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1- Q) Can the bed fall?
A) No - in fact, the bed is safer than any convertible bed currently on the market:
1) The Double Space Bed (DSB) is a stable, free standing piece of furniture. It's safety is independent of the
surrounding structure, and does not rely on being mounted to any surface. All you need is a floor, and you're
good to go.
2) The Double Space Bed (DSB) uses a patent pending, Balanced Movement System (BMS) that is made of
heavy duty, industrial parts. The weakest link that holds the bed up is rated at 8x to 10x the working load limit,
and 40x to 50 x the ultimate load limit (the applied weight that is great enough to break it).
3) It would literally require a catastrophic failure of an above mentioned component for the bed to fall, which is
very unlikely.
4) When the bed is raised, the BMS naturally keeps it in the raised position without the need for latches or pins.
We have purposely not installed any means of latching the bed in the raised position in order prevent the use of
the bed platform as a storage device.
2- Q) Can I use my own mattress?
A) Yes - in fact, any style mattress can be used:
Any mattress can be used with the DSB, whether it is a standard innerspring, air type, or latex foam
(Tempurpedic) style mattress. There is an approximate 200 lb. mattress weight limit. European style slats are
used on the bed platform instead of box springs.
3- Q) Can the bed be made taller or shorter?
A) Yes - there is a variable height range:
Adjustable height columns are used for all styles and sizes of DSB's for an overall height range of 7' 5" to 8' 5".
4- Q) What is the height under the bed?
A) That is a variable height range as well:
This height is typically 12" lower than the overall height (as mentioned in above answer). An extra thick mattress
will effect this height - if the ceiling is in close proximity, keeping the bed platform from fully raising (due to the
mattress hitting the ceiling).
5- Q) Is the bed difficult to move (up and down)?
A) No:
1) The Balanced Movement System allows easy, smooth movement, in fact my 3 year old niece can easily move
the bed, although she cannot reach it by herself.
2) The Balanced Movement System keeps the bed perfectly level throughout travel, and you can pull or push on
the bed anywhere to move it. The Balanced Movement System will operate smoothly today and 50 years from
now as well, as the components are all industrial grade and built to last a lifetime or more.
6- Q) Is there a motorized version available?
A) Not yet, but plans for one are in the works:
We are developing a motor assisted version that will work with the "very safe" Balanced Movement System. The
motor will assist only in the movement of the bed, and all other aspects of the beds operation will remain the
same, thus avoiding reliance upon latches and brakes to keep the bed in the raised position. This assist only
model will also allow easy manual movement of the bed, even if the power is out.
7- Q) Can I customize the bed, or add crown moulding to the bed?
A) Yes, you can clad the bed in any style panels/styles:
1) The Double Space Bed's inner framework allows for use of virtually any style of panel and trim (including
crown moulding), see our Gallery page (lower right side) for conceptual styles of panels and trim.
2) The DSB's - "bed platform ceiling" has been designed to use drop in panels that can be made from virtually
any material: including wood, sheet metal, ceiling tile type fibrous material, frames with stretched cloth, etc. This
system allows for further customization, and makes it easy to change the look.
8- Q) How are repairs made (if needed)?
A) Easy, and convenient repairs can be done.
1) The Double Space Bed's - Balanced Movement System (BMS) is made from industrial components that are
rated at many, many times the given duty cycle, this makes it doubtful that any BMS repair will ever be needed.
In the event of repair needs, all inner framework and BMS Components are bolted together, and are easily
replaced.
2) All of the outer wooden furniture panels and trim on the Double Space Bed are simply screwed into place
(mostly from within the inner framework). This makes repairs, replacement, and refinishing the furniture a cinch
by simply opening the access panels on the columns, and unscrewing the panels and trim - another benefit to
this type of inner framework set-up, is that if you get tired of the look, you can easily change it out.
A) No - in fact, the bed is safer than any convertible bed currently on the market:
1) The Double Space Bed (DSB) is a stable, free standing piece of furniture. It's safety is independent of the
surrounding structure, and does not rely on being mounted to any surface. All you need is a floor, and you're
good to go.
2) The Double Space Bed (DSB) uses a patent pending, Balanced Movement System (BMS) that is made of
heavy duty, industrial parts. The weakest link that holds the bed up is rated at 8x to 10x the working load limit,
and 40x to 50 x the ultimate load limit (the applied weight that is great enough to break it).
3) It would literally require a catastrophic failure of an above mentioned component for the bed to fall, which is
very unlikely.
4) When the bed is raised, the BMS naturally keeps it in the raised position without the need for latches or pins.
We have purposely not installed any means of latching the bed in the raised position in order prevent the use of
the bed platform as a storage device.
2- Q) Can I use my own mattress?
A) Yes - in fact, any style mattress can be used:
Any mattress can be used with the DSB, whether it is a standard innerspring, air type, or latex foam
(Tempurpedic) style mattress. There is an approximate 200 lb. mattress weight limit. European style slats are
used on the bed platform instead of box springs.
3- Q) Can the bed be made taller or shorter?
A) Yes - there is a variable height range:
Adjustable height columns are used for all styles and sizes of DSB's for an overall height range of 7' 5" to 8' 5".
4- Q) What is the height under the bed?
A) That is a variable height range as well:
This height is typically 12" lower than the overall height (as mentioned in above answer). An extra thick mattress
will effect this height - if the ceiling is in close proximity, keeping the bed platform from fully raising (due to the
mattress hitting the ceiling).
5- Q) Is the bed difficult to move (up and down)?
A) No:
1) The Balanced Movement System allows easy, smooth movement, in fact my 3 year old niece can easily move
the bed, although she cannot reach it by herself.
2) The Balanced Movement System keeps the bed perfectly level throughout travel, and you can pull or push on
the bed anywhere to move it. The Balanced Movement System will operate smoothly today and 50 years from
now as well, as the components are all industrial grade and built to last a lifetime or more.
6- Q) Is there a motorized version available?
A) Not yet, but plans for one are in the works:
We are developing a motor assisted version that will work with the "very safe" Balanced Movement System. The
motor will assist only in the movement of the bed, and all other aspects of the beds operation will remain the
same, thus avoiding reliance upon latches and brakes to keep the bed in the raised position. This assist only
model will also allow easy manual movement of the bed, even if the power is out.
7- Q) Can I customize the bed, or add crown moulding to the bed?
A) Yes, you can clad the bed in any style panels/styles:
1) The Double Space Bed's inner framework allows for use of virtually any style of panel and trim (including
crown moulding), see our Gallery page (lower right side) for conceptual styles of panels and trim.
2) The DSB's - "bed platform ceiling" has been designed to use drop in panels that can be made from virtually
any material: including wood, sheet metal, ceiling tile type fibrous material, frames with stretched cloth, etc. This
system allows for further customization, and makes it easy to change the look.
8- Q) How are repairs made (if needed)?
A) Easy, and convenient repairs can be done.
1) The Double Space Bed's - Balanced Movement System (BMS) is made from industrial components that are
rated at many, many times the given duty cycle, this makes it doubtful that any BMS repair will ever be needed.
In the event of repair needs, all inner framework and BMS Components are bolted together, and are easily
replaced.
2) All of the outer wooden furniture panels and trim on the Double Space Bed are simply screwed into place
(mostly from within the inner framework). This makes repairs, replacement, and refinishing the furniture a cinch
by simply opening the access panels on the columns, and unscrewing the panels and trim - another benefit to
this type of inner framework set-up, is that if you get tired of the look, you can easily change it out.
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FAQ's
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1- Can the bed fall?
2- Can I use my own mattress?
3- Can the bed be made taller or shorter?
4- What is the height under the bed?
5- Is the bed difficult to move (up and down)?
6- Is there a motorized version available?
7- Can I customize the bed, or add crown
moulding to the bed?
2- Can I use my own mattress?
3- Can the bed be made taller or shorter?
4- What is the height under the bed?
5- Is the bed difficult to move (up and down)?
6- Is there a motorized version available?
7- Can I customize the bed, or add crown
moulding to the bed?
8- How are repairs made (if needed)?
9- What kind of warranty does the Double Space
Bed come with?
9- What kind of warranty does the Double Space
Bed come with?
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