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The Create-A-Bed® murphy bed mechanism
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Other murphy bed mechanisms
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Features a state-of-the-art piston lift mechanism with FEW
MOVING PARTS. Patented system is preferred for use in Hyatts,
Hiltons, studio apartments and homes nationwide
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Rely on bulky, outdated spring mechanisms consisting of many
complicated moving parts - other designs aren't meant for
daily use and won't lift standard bedding
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NO FLOOR MOUNTING - attaches to wall with three screws
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Most MUST BE FLOOR MOUNTED - carpet must be cut away and
floor is permanently damaged
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Mechanism is COMPLETELY CONTAINED WITHIN THE CABINET and
requires absolutely NO ADJUSTMENTS!
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Metal frame, springs and cabinetry are shipped separately.
Mechanism must be bolted to the floor, then cabinetry must
be assembled and shimmed into position around the mechanism
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LOCKING MECHANISM prevents bed from being lowered incorrectly
and locks bed inside the cabinet when not in use
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No locking mechanism of any kind
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Panel bed design eliminates bi-fold doors
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Some mechanisms require bi-fold doors that block access to
storage cabinetry
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Installs in minutes
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Requires 4 to 5 hours of complicated and expensive assembly
and installation
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Piston lift mechanism is COUNTER-BALANCED and designed for
daily use. Piston functions so that "it doesn't know it's
working" and is not subject to metal fatigue or catastrophic
failure
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Springs expand and contract and fatigue with age, causing
bed to sag out of cabinet. Springs are expensive and difficult
to replace. If spring breaks, catastrophic failure results
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Mechanism is self-adjusting
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Require constant adjustment
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Unique locking leg design supports bed at standard bed height
- Leg has been stress-tested to 6000 psi with a factor of
2
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Fixed leg/handles place bed just 2 1/2"off the floor and
metal frame protrudes on all three sides of bed at ankle level
- others use a swing-down leg that can cause damage if not
properly operated
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Uses ANY standard innerspring mattress
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Require expensive private-label bedding, foam mattress or
substandard bedding
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Easily moved without permanent floor damage or holes in carpet
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Floor mounting and complicated mechanism means unit cannot
be moved easily
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