How to assemble IKEA VITVAL Loft Bed Frame

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1 · manual step 1–4

   Build an end guard: bottom rail, 2 poles, top rod.

   Slide them into the hems of the small mesh panel, then 4 screws (10003444).

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1–4

   Build the second end guard the same way.

   Set it aside — it goes on in step 32.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 5

   Left end frame: 2 posts, the end guard and 2 rails.

   10 connectors (10004072), screwed in with Allen key 100092. Check the post ends — step 5.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6

   Fit bolt 117359 and tap cap 10129455 into the post top.

   Allen key 108490 in the handle 121030; hammer over a piece of wood.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 7

   Right end frame: 2 posts and 2 rails.

   7 connectors (10004072). Post holes as shown in step 7.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 8–9

   Knot the strap (121109) and tap it in with plug 121111.

   Knots 43 cm apart. The plug goes in the foot of the front-right post.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 10–13

   Back guard: rail, 3 poles and the long top rod.

   Slide them into the large mesh panel, then 6 screws (10003444).

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 14

   Screw the slat rail to the back guard.

   6 bolts (120925). Notches as shown in step 14.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 15–18

   Front guard: build it the same way.

   Rail, 3 poles, the shorter top rod, then 6 screws (10003444).

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 19–21

    Add the short post and the front slat rail.

    Bracket on the post (1× 120925), post on the guard (1× 10004072), rail with 6× 120925.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 22

    Stand both end frames up and fit the lower back rail.

    2 connectors (10004072) at each end.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 23

    Lift the front guard into place.

    Short post on the ladder side. 5 connectors (10004072).

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 24

    Fit the back guard the same way.

    6 connectors (10004072).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:41)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 25

    Screw the ladder bracket to the front-right post.

    2 bolts (120925).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:48)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 26

    Build the ladder: 4 steps between the two sides.

    8 connectors (10004072).

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 27

    Fit the foot caps (151636) and hook the ladder on.

    Tie the strap’s free end in with the right foot cap.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 28

    Screw the ladder to the bracket on the short post.

    2 bolts (120925).

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 29

    Fix the right side of the ladder to its bracket.

    3 bolts (120925) — see step 29.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 30

    Stick the 4 anti-slip strips (121108) onto the steps.

    Peel off the backing paper first.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 31

    Slide the slatted base in from the open end.

    Two people. Slats curve upwards; slat ends go into the rails.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 32

    Fit the second end guard over the open end.

    4 connectors (10004072).

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 33

    Screw the slatted base to the rails.

    8 bolts (120925) from above into sleeves (100602) from below.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 34–35

    No desk or shelf? Plug the unused holes.

    Sleeve 100644 + screw 118832 in the front post, then 4 plugs (10004760) — steps 34–35.

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24. 

    Step 24

    Finally, tighten all 45 connectors with the Allen key.

    As shown on page 28 of the manual.

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