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Aluminum Pipe Bed

Step 6Attach Fittings

Attach Fittings
Attach the fittings. Start at one end of each pipe and work to the other. The fittings attach via recessed set screws. A standard hex key is the only tool required. Measurements to the center of each fitting follow.

Each of the two tall (87" floor to ceiling) head board posts will have:
  • 3-way fitting at top
  • T fitting 42" from top
  • T fitting 59.5" from top
  • T fitting 20" from bottom
  • 90-degree angle fitting 10" from bottom
  • Foot at bottom

Each of the two tall (87" floor to ceiling) foot posts will have:
  • 3-way fitting at top
  • T fitting 26" from bottom
  • T fitting 20" from bottom
  • 90-degree angle fitting 10" from bottom
  • Foot at bottom

You should have two fittings left over that provide the center support brace.

Be sure to match the attached fittings on each pipe, to the sister fitting on the other side. You'll want to use the picture on the following step to orient each of the angle fittings in the right direction. Tighten each fitting just enough to keep it in place. This will allow you to make adjustments, if necessary, when connecting all the sides together.
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