MDB Crib 8501 Operation Manual

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Crib (8501) - Assembly and Operation Manual

Congratulations on purchasing a MDB Family product. This crib will provide many years of service if you adhere to the following guidelines for assembly, maintenance, and operation. This crib is for residential use only. Any institutional use is strictly prohibited.

Please be sure to follow the instructions for proper assembly. Use a Phillips head screwdriver for assembling the crib in addition to the Allen wrench included in the hardware box. Do not use power screwdrivers. All of our cribs are made from natural woods. Please understand that natural woods have color variations which are the result of nature and not defects in workmanship.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS. ALL MODELS HAVE THE SAME QUANTITY OF PARTS AND HARDWARE. YOUR MODEL MAY LOOK DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE ILLUSTRATED DUE TO STYLISTIC VARIATIONS.

* This crib can later be converted into a toddler bed or a full-size bed. To convert to a toddler bed, turn to page 8. To convert to a full-size bed, turn to page 9.

Revised 18MAY2011

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CRIB PARTS

A. Headboard Side

C. Left End Panel

D. Right End Panel

P. Cross Bar (2)

B. Stationary Side

E. Front Left Leg

G. Spring Frame

F. Front

Right Leg

N. Rear

Right Leg

O. Rear Left Leg

Tools Needed

(not included)

Q. Guard rail

Phillips

screwdriver

T. Foot (4)

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HARDWARE

H1. 3” Round Head Bolts with Nuts (4)

H3. 2” Round Head Bolts (4)

H6. 1-3/4” Phillips

Head Screws (4)

H7. Washer (4)

H2. 2-1/4” Allen Head Bolts (12)

H5. 3/4” Allen Head Bolts (4)H4. 1-3/4” Allen Head Bolts (4)

H8. Wood

Dowels (8)

STEP 1.

Assemble the feet (T) to 4 legs (E, F, N & O).

H10. Allen WrenchH9. Plastic Plugs (4)

E F N O

H11. Lock Washer (28)

H9H6

Step 1a.) Step 1b.)

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STEP 2.

Assemble the end panels (C & D), front legs (E & F) and rear legs (N & O).

C D

H11H1H1H11

H2H11

E F

H2H11

STEP 3.

3a.) Slide the cross bar (P) into the headboard side (A).

O N

H1H11

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

H11H1

H11H2

3b.) Attach the headboard side (A) to side panels.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Step 4b.)

H11

Step 4a.)

H2H11

H11

H11H2

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STEP 4.

Attach the spring frame (G) to legs.

Swing out four hangers at corner of the spring frame (G) carefully. Attach spring frame FLAT SIDE UP. Choose the height of the spring frame. Start at the highest level and adjust accordingly.

Bolt the spring frame (G) to legs using Allen head bolts (H5), washers (H7), lock washers (H11) and Allen wrench (H10).

As the child grows, it is important to lower the spring.

Make sure the spring frame is level.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

H11

H10. Allen wrench

STEP 5.

5a.) Slide the cross bar (P) into the stationary side (B).

5b.) Attach the stationary side (B) to side panels.

H11

Step 6a.)

H11

H2H11

H11H2

H2H11

H11H2

H3H3

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Step 6b.)

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STEP 6.

Ready to use.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A

SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

Be sure to tighten the cross bar screws now that you have installed to the stationary side. Recheck all screws and bolts to be sure they are fastened securely.

Before placing your mattress in the crib, you can make your own mattress protector by cutting the cardboard packing insert to 27” x 51”. Place it on the spring frame under the mattress to extend the life of the mattress.

CAUTION: ANY MATTRESS USED IN THIS CRIB SHALL BE AT LEAST 27 1/4 INCHES BY

51 5/8 INCHES (69 CM BY 131 CM) WITH A THICKNESS NOT EXCEEDING 6 INCHES(15 CM).

Please refer to the label (sample below) on the inside face of the headboard. Record the model/ item number and serial number of your crib, the name of the store where you made the purchase, the date of purchase and the wood finish in the box to the lower right

www.themdbfamily.com

WE WILL ASK YOU FOR YOUR SERIAL NUMBER FOR ALL WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT PART REQUESTS. PLEASE REFER TO THE LAST PAGE OF THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SAMPLE LABEL

Please read the Caution and Warning

Statements insert before using your crib.

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WARNING:

Failure to follow these warnings and

WARNING:

the assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLING CRIB. KEEP THE MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

WARNING:

Parents should ensure a safe environment for the child by checking regularly, before placing the

child in the product, that every component is properly and securely in place.

• Do not use this crib if you cannot exactly follow the accompanying instructions.

Infants can suffocate on soft bedding. Never add a pillow or comforter. Never

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place additional padding under an infant.

To reduce the risk of SIDS, pediatricians recommend healthy infants be placed •

on their backs to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your physician.

Strings can cause strangulation! Do not place items with a string around a • child’s neck, such as hood strings or or similar items that could become wound around the child’s neck in or near this

crib. Do not suspend strings over a crib or attach strings to toys.

To help prevent strangulation tighten all fasteners. A child can trap parts of the • body or clothing on loose fasteners.

DO NOT place a crib near a window where cords from blinds or drapes may • strangle a child. Do not place this crib near a window or a patio door where a

child could reach the cord of a blind or curtain and be strangled.

When a child is able to pull to a standing position, set the mattress to the lowest • position and remove bumper pads, large toys and other objects that could serve as steps for climbing out.

Do not use this crib if the child is able to climb out unaided or is taller than

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35 in. (89cm).

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Check this product for damaged hardware, loose joints, loose bolts or other fasteners, missing parts or sharp edges before and after assembly and frequently during use. Securely tighten loose bolts and other fasteners. DO NOT use crib if any parts are missing, damaged or broken. DO NOT substitute parts. Contact

MDB FAMILY for replacement parts and instructional literature if needed.

DO NOT use a water mattress with this crib.•

For cribs equipped with teething rails, replace teething rail if damaged, cracked •

or loose.

Never use plastic shipping bags or other plastic

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because they can cause suffocation.

Infants can suffocate in gaps between crib sides when used with a mattress •

that is too small.

• Follow warnings on all products in a crib.

• Ensure that the sides are properly latched or locked in place when the crib is occupied.

• The mattress used with this crib should not be more than 15cm thick and should be of such length with width that the gap between the mattress and the sides of the crib is no more than 3cm when the mattress is pushed into the corner of the crib.

use a non-toxic for children’s products.•

cords. Do not place cords, straps,

as mattress covers

Please do NOT remove any wood screws in the normal disassembly of the crib.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:

Storage:

Pine woods exchange moisture with the air adjust-

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ing to major changes in room temperature and humidity. Therefore, it is best to place your furniture away from heating or air-conditioning vents. Sunlight is not friendly to solid wood furniture and

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prolonged direct exposure to harsh sunlight can discolor the finish. Be careful not to place your furniture in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. As with all your fine furniture, blot up spills immediately.

Care and Cleaning:

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Registering your product is even easier than before. You can register your product on our website at: www.themdbfamily.com

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER REPLACEMENT OR MISSING PARTS PLEASE VISIT US AT:

WWW.THEMDBFAMILY.COM

OR YOU CAN CONTACT US BY MAIL:

MDB FAMILY 855 WASHINGTON BLVD. MONTEBELLO, CA 90640

revised21APR2011

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Crib (8501) - Toddler Bed Conversion Assembly Instructions

* All of the parts and hardware you will need are supplied with the crib at the time of purchase.

STEP 1.

Unscrew the Allen head bolts and lock washers and remove the front panel assembly.

STEP 2.

Move the spring frame to the lowest level.

STEP 3.

Attach the guard rail (Q) to the side panel posts using four Allen head bolts (H4) and lock washers (H11). The guard rail can be installed with the high end facing either to the left or the right. Check to make sure that all of the bolts are fastened securely.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

H11

The mattress intended for use on the bed shall be a full-size mattress hav-

ing minimum dimensions of 51 5/8” (1310 mm) in length, 27 1/4”(690 mm)

in width and 4” (100 mm) in thickness and not exceeding 6” (152 mm).

The intended user’s minimum age must be at least 15 months old and

maximum weight must not exceed 50 lbs (22.7 kg).

WARNING :

Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death from entrapment or strangulation.

DO NOT place bed near windows where cords from blinds or drapes may strangle a child. DO NOT place items with a string, cord, or ribbon, around a child’s neck, such as hood strings or pacifier cords. DO NOT suspend strings over a toddler bed for any reason. If guard rails are used as the mattress containment means, guard rails provided must be used to avoid the formation of a gap between the mattress and the bed that could cause an entrapment.

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Conversion Rails (5789 - Sold Separately) - Assembly Instructions

* For all 4 in 1 cribs, please contact a retailer to order your full size adult wooden bed rails for

your full size bed conversion.

Congratulations on purchasing a MDB Family product. This product will provide many years of service if you adhere to the following guidelines for assembly, maintenance and operation. This product is for residential use only. Any institutional use is strictly prohibited.

Please be sure to follow the instructions for proper assembly. Use a Phillips head screwdriver for assembling the product in addition to the Allen wrench included in the hardware box. Do not use power screwdrivers. All of our products are made from natural woods. Please understand that natural woods have color variations which are the result of nature and not defects in workmanship.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS. ALL MODELS HAVE THE SAME QUANTITY OF PARTS AND HARDWARE. YOUR MODEL MAY LOOK DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE ILLUSTRATED DUE TO STYLISTIC VARIATIONS.

HARDWARE

Tools Needed

(not included)

C. 3/4” Flat head

screw (10)

D. 3/4” Allen

head bolt (4)

E. Left bracket

STEP 1.

Remove the crib sides, spring frame and post brackets.

STEP 2.

Use the Allen head bolts (D) to attach the Left (E) and Right (F) brackets to the foot

board posts. Right post and bracket are shown.

Phillips

screwdriver

F. Right bracket

STEP 3.

Attach the rails to the brackets with the screws (C) and tighten securely with a Phillips head

Screwdriver.

STEP 4.

Attach the rails to the headboard with the barrel nuts and bolts you removed in step 1.

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