Engineering and fabrication
How to install a metal futon mattress hold?
I bought this metal futon a couple days ago and put it together despite the horrible directions. I still didn't install the last part, the metal holds that keep the mattress from sliding off the frame. The horrible directions do not explain how the part fits so if anyone has any experience please answer. Thanks.
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- You might want to look on the web for the MAKERS of the futon and its base? If they are listed, there is probably a HELP section. You could email them and explain your problem, and they will refine their instructions or tell you step by step. (probably needs to be properly translated)
The other useful store to ask would be the store from which you BOUGHT the futon. They will deal with the makers, and you can't be the only customer to be having trouble with the directions for assembly! Call them, and have a salesperson walk you through that last, difficult bit!
- The futon I put together had 2 "holds" they were positioned about 18 inches in from the ends on the bottom part of the futon they just hooked into 2 small holes in the frame on each piece they stick up about 2 inches above the frame. I eventually took mine off because we kept hitting the holds when we would sit down (we had a cheap thin mattress)the mattress would stay in place after a couple weeks.
I hope this helps.
Good luck
