Serta Motion Essentials II Owner's Manual

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SPANISH
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owners manual

CONTENTS

Advisory ...................................................................................................................... 4

Acoustics .................................................................................................................... 5

Installation ................................................................................................................. 6

Remote Control Function .............................................................................................. 9

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 10

Accessories ............................................................................................................... 11

1-5-20 Warranty ........................................................................................................ 12

Spanish translation begins on page 14.

La traducción en español inicia en la página 14.

French Canadian translation begins on page 25.

La traduction en Français débute à la page 25.

If adjustable base does not operate or if parts are missing, call:

855-65-SERTA (73782)

Do not contact retail store or dealer.

ADVISORY

important information

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT

PRODUCT RATINGS

The base lift motors are not designed for
continuous use. Reliable operation and full

FOR OPTIMUM ADJUSTABLE BASE

OPERATION, USE A GROUNDED, ELECTRICAL

SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE (NOT

INCLUDED). FAILURE TO USE A SURGE

PROTECTION DEVICE COULD COMPROMISE

SAFETY OR CAUSE PRODUCT MALFUNCTION.

life expectancy will be realized as long as the
lift motor operation does not exceed

minutes over a forty-five (45) minute period, or
approximately 11% duty cycle

. Any attempt
to circumvent or exceed product ratings will
shorten the life expectancy of the product and
may void the warranty.

five (5)

ELECTRICAL RATING

Electrical components are rated for 110/120
voltage, 60Hz, 100 watt.

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING

This product is equipped with a polarized or
grounded electrical power cord. The power cord
will only fit into a grounded, electrical surge
protection device (not included) or a grounded
electrical outlet.

WARRANTY WARNING

Do not open any control boxes, motors or
remote control devices. The product warranty
will be void if these components are tampered
with. Do not attempt to alter component wiring
or adjust or modify the structure of the product
in any way or the warranty will be void. Any
repair or replacement of base parts must be
performed by authorized personnel.

LUBRICATION

This product is designed to be maintenance
free. The lift motors are permanently lubricated
and sealed—no additional lubrication is
required. Do not apply lubricant to lift motor
lead screws or any nylon nuts or the base may
inadvertently creep downward from the elevated
position.

The recommended maximum weight (including
mattress) is 650 lb (294 kg) distributed evenly
across the base. This product is not designed
to support or lift this amount in the head
or foot sections alone. Note: Exceeding the

recommended weight restrictions could damage
the base and void the warranty.

For best performance, consumers should enter
and exit the adjustable base with the base in
the flat (horizontal) position. Avoid placing
entire weight on head or foot section of the
base, including when in the raised position.

NOT STAND ON BASE AT ANY TIME.

DO

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) recognized
components.

CFR 1633 approved for use with most
mattresses.

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ADVISORY

important information

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT

SMALL CHILDREN / PETS WARNING

After the base is unboxed, immediately dispose
of packaging material as it can smother small
children and pets. To avoid injury, children or
pets should not be allowed to play under or on
the base. Children should not operate this base
without adult supervision.

HOSPITAL USE DISCLAIMER
This base is designed for in-home use only. It
is not approved for hospital use and does not
comply with hospital standards. Do not use this
base with tent type oxygen therapy equipment,
or use near explosive gases.

ACOUSTICS

LIFTING/LOWERING MECHANISMS

The lift/lower feature will emit a minimal
humming sound during operation. This is
normal.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Service technicians are not responsible for
moving furniture, removing headboards and
footboards or any items required to perform
maintenance on the base. In the event the
technician is unable to perform service due
to lack of accessibility, the service call will
be billed to the purchaser and the service will
have to be rescheduled.

During operation, the lift arm wheels make
contact with the platform support of the base.
This applies slight tension on the moving
components and resonance is reduced to a
minimum level. If excessive noise or vibration is
experienced, reverse the movement action (up or
down) of the base with the remote control. This
should realign the base’s activating mechanisms
to the proper operational position.

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INSTALLATION

For installation and setup, complete the following procedures, in the order indicated below
and on the following pages:

STEP 1

Before discarding any packing materials,
open the adjustable base shipping carton
and verify the following items are
included:

• (1) Mattress Retainer

• (4) Bed Legs

• (1) Remote Control

• (1) Sync Cable

Queen Split and Cal King Split bases)

(only included in Twin, Twin Long,

• (1) Owners Manual CD

• (1) Warranty Activation Card

• (1) Quick Setup Guide

OWNERS MANUAL CD

LEG

(4 pieces)

MATTRESS

RETAINER

(1 per base)

WARRANTY

ACTIVATION CARD

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

REMOTE CONTROL

SYNC CABLE

(only included in Twin, Twin

Long, Queen Split and Cal

King Split bases)

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INSTALLATION

STEP 2

Carefully lift the adjustable base frame from the
shipping carton, keeping the unit top-side-down.

WARNING

STEP 3

Install (4) legs into the base frame. Simply screw each
leg into a tapped hole at each corner of the base frame
(FIGURE 1).

FIGURE 1

AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE ARE

RECOMMENDED FOR HANDLING AND

MOVING ADJUSTABLE BASE.

LEGS – SCREW INTO
TAPPED HOLE AT
EACH CORNER

STEP 4

Remove and extend out power cord from the
protective packaging.

WARNING

POWER CORDS MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH

ANY ADJUSTABLE BASE MECHANISMS.

STEP 5

Remove the plastic packaging from the adjustable base
frame. Carefully rotate the base frame over to position
the base top-side-up.

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STEP 6

Plug electrical power cord into a working, grounded electrical outlet.

Note: An electrical surge protection device is recommended (not included).

STEP 7

Briefly activate all functions of the base with the remote control to verify
all features are in working order. If base does not operate, refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.

STEP 8

Return base to the level position.

STEP 9

Install mattress retainer at the foot end of the base as follows:

a. Locate grommeted holes at foot of base (FIGURE 2).
b. Place mattress retainer ends into grommeted holes in top surface

of adjustable base (FIGURE 2). Press down until horizontal retainer
section is flush against base.

FIGURE 2

MATTRESS

RETAINER

FOOT END OF BASE

STEP 10

Install mattress on adjustable base.

Typical Serta® Motion Essentials™ II adjustable base installation is now
complete.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION

HEAD UP BUTTON

Press and hold to raise the

head section.

HEAD DOWN BUTTON

Press and hold to lower the

head section.

FLAT BUTTON

Press and hold to lower the

head and foot sections.

FOOT UP BUTTON

Press and hold to raise the
foot section.

FOOT DOWN BUTTON

Press and hold to lower the
foot section.

LOUNGE BUTTON

Press and hold to raise the head
and foot sections.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

In the event the adjustable base fails to operate, investigate the symptoms and possible
solutions provided in the chart below. For additional assistance call 855-65-SERTA (73782).

SYMPTOM

Remote control will not activate base.

Head or foot section will elevate, but will not
return to the horizontal (flat) position.

SOLUTION

• Verify power cord is plugged into a working, grounded

electrical outlet. A grounded, electrical surge protection
device is recommended. Test outlet by plugging in

another working appliance.

• Verify remote control is plugged into the motor.

• Unplug power cord, wait 30 seconds and plug in to

reset electronic components.

• Electrical circuit breaker may be tripped. Check

electrical service breaker box to verify.

• Defective surge protection device or electrical outlet.

Test outlet by plugging in another working appliance.

• Base mechanism may be obstructed. Elevate base and

check for obstruction. Remove obstruction.

• Head section may be too close to the wall.

• Headboard may be too close the edge of the mattress.

Verify a 1.5” (38.1mm) to 2” (50.8mm) distance

between headboard brackets and mattress. Adjust if
required.

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ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Contact customer service toll free (855-65-SERTA) to order the accessories indicated in the chart
below.

ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION

Wired Remote Control

Head Board Brackets-TXL

Head Board Brackets-FXL/Q

Push-in Locking Casters

Rubber Caster Cups (set of 4)

(set of 4)

CODE IMAGE

4B7954

4B6117

4B6118

4B1806

4B1034

Leg Extension Kit (2”)

Leg Extension Kit (4” & 2”)

Power Down Box

Bed Link Strap Kit

Sync Cable (only included in Twin, Twin Long, Queen Split and Cal King

Split bases)

4B7365

4B7366

4B7955

4B7410

4B7953

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