Loft Instructions for Residential Beds
Here are some general safety tips to follow when rearranging your furniture:
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Use of the safety guardrail is strongly encouraged.
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For safety reasons, we encourage students be able to sit on their bed without hitting their head on the ceiling.
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Size up the area: Are all obstacles out of the way? Have you moved all objects off of the furniture that is being moved?
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Before you move any furniture, stand close to it and center yourself to it. Plan the lift before you start so the lift will not throw you off balance. Plant feet firmly and maintain good body posture during lifting.
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When you are lifting, don't bend at the waist. Lift from your legs. They are your largest muscle group and can support the weight of the object better. Don't rely on your arms and legs alone. This will help prevent back injury.
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As you move, make sure not to twist your body. Notice the feet moving, keeping the spine straight and free of any stress.
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Lift furniture rather than push it. If you can't lift it, it's better to push the furniture rather than to pull it.
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Keep windows and smoke detectors clear. Do not put lofts in front of windows or block airflow from smoke detectors.
Lofting Instructions for:
Andreen
Erickson
Parkander
Seminary
Swanson Commons
Transitional Living Areas
Westerlin
LOFTING INSTRUCTIONS APPLICABLE TO ERICKSON, SEMINARY, SWANSON AND WESTERLIN BEDS
Most of Erickson, Seminary, Swanson and Westerlin have the newer EZ-Loft beds (Instructions). If your bed has metal braces that wrap around the top and foot of the beds in bunked position, then please refer to "Lofting Instructions Applicable to Andreen, Parkander, and Some TLA beds".
If lofting tools are required, they can be checked out from your hall service desk. Problems or requests for assistance should be work-ordered through Facilities Services; please note that requests for assistance with lofting or unlofting beds is considered a very low priority and are only honored as time and resources permit.
LOFTING INSTRUCTIONS APPLICABLE TO ANDREEN, PARKANDER, AND SOME TLA BEDS
Most of Andreen and Parkander, as well as some TLAs, have the double ladder loft beds (Instructions). If your bed does not have metal braces that wrap around the top and foot of the beds in bunked position, then please refer to "Lofting Instructions Applicable to Erickson, Seminary, Swanson, and Westerlin Beds". If your bed frame features stackable furniture, then please refer to "Lofting Instructions Applicable to Some TLA Beds"
If lofting tools are required, they can be checked out from your hall service desk. Problems or requests for assistance should be work-ordered through Facilities Services; please note that requests for assistance with lofting or unlofting beds is considered a very low priority and are only honored as time and resources permit.
LOFTING INSTRUCTIONS APPLICABLE TO SOME TLA BEDS
Some of the TLA beds feature stackable residence hall furniture (Instructions) while others feature ladders on both bed frames and metal braces. If your bed has the ladder bed frames and metal braces, then please refer to "Lofting Instructions Applicable to Andreen, Parkander, and Some TLA beds".
Lofting tools are not required for this style of bed. Problems or requests for assistance should be work-ordered through Facilities Services; please note that requests for assistance with lofting or unlofting beds is considered a very low priority and are only honored as time and resources permit.
