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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Your little one will sleep secure in this Young America Baby Crib. Proper assembly will
ensure every effort has been made to design this crib with your baby's safety in mind. It is
certified to meet all safety guidelines from the JPMA-Juvenile Products Manufacturers
Association and the CPSC-Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Thank you for purchasing a Young America Baby Crib. If you find that you
are missing a part or if a part is defective in any way, contact your Young America Baby
retailer for assistance.
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WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Read all instructions before assembling crib. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
• Before each usage or assembly, inspect crib for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts or sharp
edges. DO NOT use crib if any parts are missing or broken. Ask your dealer or write to Young America, P.O.
Box 30, Stanleytown, VA 24168 for replacement parts and instructional literature if needed.
• DO NOT substitute parts. Use only screws or parts supplied by manufacturer or parts of comparable
quality and equal dimensions. Do not allow ends of screws or sharp edges to be exposed.
• After raising side, make sure latches are secure.
• When a child is able to climb out or reaches a height of 35 in. (90 cm), the crib should no longer
be used.
DO NOT place crib near window where cords from blinds or drapes may strangle a child.
Strings can cause strangulation! DO NOT place items with a string, such as hood strings
or pacifier cords, around a child’s neck. DO NOT suspend strings over crib or attach
strings to toys.
• If refinishing, use a non-toxic finish specified for children’s products
• DO NOT leave child in crib with side lowered. Be sure side is in raised and locked position whenever
child is in crib.
• When child is able to pull to standing position, set mattress to lowest position and remove bumper pads,
large toys, or other objects that could serve as steps for climbing out.
• Never use plastic shipping bags or other plastic film as mattress covers because they can cause
suffocation.
• DO NOT use a water mattress with this crib.
• The crib, including side rails, must be fully assembled prior to use.
• Do not allow child to crawl or play underneath crib.
• Replace teething rails if damaged, cracked or loose.
• Use caution when a vaporizer is in use. Always aim vapor steam away from crib as well as away from any
other wood furniture item.
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IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
LEFT CRIB END WITH
DRAWER
GUIDE
RIGHT CRIB END
WITH DRAWER GUIDE
DROP SIDE
STATIONARY SIDE
STABILIZER RAILS (2)
CRIB SPRING (1) WITH
SCISSORS BRACKETS (4)
LEFT & RIGHT CRIB DRAWER
DRAWER BOTTOMS (2) SIDES WITH GUIDES (2)
DRAWER DIVIDER (1)
CRIB DRAWER BACK (1) CRIB DRAWER FRONT (1)
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IDENTIFYING THE HARDWARE
Identify the hardware included in the hardware bag using the illustrations below
A. 4 Casters
w/brakes
B. 4 Decorative bolts
2 3 /4" ( 1 /4" x 20 thread)
C. 6 Decorative bolts
1 3 /8" ( 1 /4" x 20 thread)
D. 1 Allen wrench
E. 4 Bolts, 8 washers &
and 4 nylon locking nuts
1 1 /4" (#10-32 thread)
F. 4 Barrel Nuts G. 3 Capped Connecting Bolts
H. 6 Connecting Cams I. 3 Threaded Connecting Bolts
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ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR CRIB
NOTE: Read all instructions before assembling crib. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
There is a clear plastic bag attached to the flat spring that can be used to store instructions.
This crib conforms to JPMA-Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association and the CPSC-Consumer Product Safety Commission. Please adhere to the following
guidelines for assembly, operation and maintenance.
PLIERS
SCREWDRIVER
(FLAT HEAD)
SCREWDRIVER
(PHILLIPS HEAD)
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Power tools are not recommended for assembling your furniture.
• Give yourself plenty of room to work.
• Due to the size of this bed, it must be assembled within the space it will occupy.
• The assembly will require at least two people to complete.
• Make sure all fasteners are tight.
• Above all, take your time and read the instructions carefully.
STEP 1.
Attach wood stabilizer rails to the left and right crib ends.
1. Insert barrel nuts into the holes on the inside of each end of the stabilizer rails as shown in SECTION “A”. Using a flathead
screwdriver, align the slots in the barrel nuts with the center holes in the ends of the stabilizer rails. This will assure proper
alignment with the bolts that will be inserted.
2. Align the dowels in the ends of one of the stabilizer rails
with the upper and lower holes that are bored in
the panel near the bottom of the left crib end as
shown in SECTION “A”. Make sure the
notched edge of the stabilizer rail is turned up.
3. Insert a 2 3 /4" x 1 /4"-20 bolt through the
hole that is bored through the panel between
the dowels. Using the allen wrench that is
provided, tighten the bolt so that the dowels
only go into the panel about half way.
Do not tighten securely at this point,
as this will interfere with assembly steps that follow.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to attach the stabilizer rail to the right crib end.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 using the second stabilizer
rail on the opposite side of the crib.
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STEP 2.
Attach stationary side to left and right crib ends.
1. Position the stationary side so that the top rail with the plastic teething protector is on top.
2. One of the posts of the left crib end has 3 threaded inserts in it. Bolt the stationary side to the left crib end by inserting
3 of the 1 3 /8" (1/4" - 20 thread) decorative bolts through the 3 holes located in the end spindle of the stationary side.
Line the holes in the end of the stationary side up with the threaded inserts on the inside of the post of the
headboard and hand-tighten the 3 bolts. Do not tighten with allen wrench at this time.
3. Repeat to attach the stationary side to the right crib end.
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STEP 3.
Install crib spring.
1. The scissors brackets allow the crib spring to be installed at 3 different heights. The longer arm of the scissors bracket
is attached to hole "A" for shipping purposes (see SECTION "C"). The bolts and nuts for the shorter arm are attached to
the edge of the metal frame in holes "C" or "D". To achieve the lowest height, use the following combination of holes:
long arm attached to hole "A" – short arm attached to hole "D". The highest height is achieved by attaching the long arm
to hole “C” -short arm to hole “D” (This is the preferred height for a newborn). The middle position is attained by attaching
the long arm to hole “B” - short arm to hole “D”. Make sure to attach the scissors brackets to the inside of the metal frame with
the head of the bolt going through from the outside of the frame. Attach all 4 scissors brackets using the same hole
combinations. Tighten the bolts with a flat head screwdriver, using a pair of pliers or adjustable wrench to hold the
nuts from the inside of the crib spring frame.
2. Position the crib spring so that the flat side of the frame is up and the scissors brackets point downward.
Carefully lower the crib spring into position so that the scissors brackets are on the outside of the stabilizer bars.
Align the holes in the end of the long arm of the scissors bracket with the holes in the stabilizer rails. Put washers on
the bolts from the inside of the stabilizer rails and attach using the nylon locking nuts that are provided, using a
flat head screwdriver and a pair of pliers or adjustable wrench to hold the nylon locking nuts from inside the stabilizer rail.
3. Tighten bolts securely.
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STEP 4
Attach drop side to left and right crib ends.
1. Position the drop side so that the teething protector and the keyhole slot (see SECTION "D") is on top. There is a label
on the bottom rail of the drop side that says “PUSH”. Make sure this label is turned to the outside of the crib so that
the drop side will release and lock properly. Tilt the top edge of the drop side inward toward the crib. Align the upper
glide buttons with the bottom of the slots for the upper tracks and guide them into the bottom of the slots. When both
upper glide buttons are inside the upper tracks, carefully lower the drop side until the glide buttons reach the top of
the upper tracks.
2. Spread the bottom of the left and right crib ends apart slightly to allow the lower guide pin to clear the end spindle of
the drop side. Engage the lower guide pin into the slot of the lower track.
3. Repeat #2 to engage the other lower guide into the other end of the drop side.
4. Once the upper glide buttons and lower guide pins are in place, raise the drop side until it locks into position.
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STEP 5.
Tighten stabilizer rails and the stationary side of crib.
1. With the allen wrench provided, tighten the 4 decorative bolts that were used to attach the stabilizer rails.
2. Also tighten the 6 bolts used to attach the stationary sides.
STEP 6.
Install casters.
1. Insert a caster into caster bushing in the bottom of each leg.
STEP 7.
Drop-side operation.
1. To lower the drop-side, lift up on the drop-side rail while pushing the bottom rail of the side toward the
mattress support with your leg. The pressure applied with your leg will cause the guide pin to release and
the side may be lowered.
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STEP 8
Assemble drawer divider and sides to drawer back.
1. Lay the drawer back down so that the groove is facing up as shown in the diagram below.
2. Insert a capped connector bolt through the center hole in the middle of the drawer back
3. Align the wooden dowels in the end of the drawer divider that is marked “back” with the outer holes in the middle
of the drawer back and the capped connector bolt that you installed
4. Insert one of the connectiong cams into the hole on the side of the drawer divider. Use a Phillips screwdriver and turn
the cam clokwise approximately 1/2 turn to lock the divider to the drawer back.
5. Align the dowels in the ends of the drawer back with the outer holes that are near the ends of the left and right
drawer sides.
6. Insert capped connector bolts through the center holes at the back of the left and right drawer sides.
7. Insert connecting cams into the holes near the ends of the drawer back and turn the cams clockwise approximately
1/2 turn with a Phillips screwdriver to lock the sides to the drawer back.
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STEP 9
Install crib drawer bottoms.
1. Orient one of the crib drawer bottoms so that the “NO STEP” warning label that is on the white side of the drawer
bottom is facing the top and the front of the drawer assembly. Insert the drawer bottom into the grooves along the
bottom edges of the drawer side and drawer divider. Slide the drawer bottom down into the groove that is in
the drawer back.
2. Repeat #1 to install the other drawer bottom.
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STEP 10
Attach draawer front to crib drawer.
1. With the use of a flat head screwdriver, install threaded connecting bolts into the middle holes that are drilled on the
back of the drawer front at each end and the center (refer to SECTION “A”). Use care not to over tighten these bolts to
avoid damage to the drawer front.
2. Align the holes, connnecting bolts, and the drawer bottom groove in the back of the drawer front with the holes in the
ends of the drawer sides and drawer divider.
3. Install connecting cams into the holes on the side of the drawer sides and drawer divider (refer to SECTION “B”).
Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn the 3 connecting cams clockwise approximately 1/2 turn to lock the drawer front to
the ends of the drawer sides and drawer divider
4. The crib drawer is now fully assembled and ready to install.
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STEP 11
Installing the crib drawer.
1. Extend the drawer guides outward that are mounted near the bottom of the left and right crib ends.
2. With the help of another person, align the drawer guides that are mounted on the drawer sides with the guides that are
mounted on the crib ends.
3. Once both drawer guides are inserted into the guides on the crib ends, carefully push the drawer under the crib to the
closed position.
4. If you need to take the drawer completely out for any reason, pull the drawer open completely until it stops. Release
the guide locks on both sides as shown in SECTION “A”. The drawer can then be pulled out until it releases from the
guides mounted on the crib ends.
STEP 12.
Store instructions and install mattress.
1. After completing assembly and after you have read the entire instructions booklet, store instructions in the plastic sleeve attached
to the mattress spring foundation KEEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE CRIB. Install a crib mattress, which must be at least
51-5/8” x 27-1/4” with a thickness not exceeding 6”.
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CAUTION: Any mattress in this crib must be at least 27- 1 /4 " by 51- 5 /8 " with a
thickness of no less than 5 inches and not exceeding 6 inches.
MATTRESS
5"MINIMUM THICKNESS
6"MAXIMUM THICKNESS
CRIB SPRING FRAME
Operating Drop-Side
1. Lift drop-side rail up.
2. Using the side of your leg, apply pressure to the bottom rail
of the drop-side gently toward the inside of the crib until you feel the locking mechanism release.
3. Lower drop-side.
4. To raise the drop-side, pull up on the drop-side rail. You will hear a click when it automatically locks into position.
Maintaining Drop-Side
1. Periodically check to make certain all screws are fastened securely..
2. Check frequently that the crib spring brackets attached to the spring frame are securely attached to stabilizer rails.
3. If you are missing a part or need a replacement part, do not use substitute parts. Ask your dealer for replacement parts or contact
Customer Service at (276) 627-2100
4. The spring adjustment bracket allows for the mattress to be lowered as your child grows. When your child reaches a height of 35 inches,
or can climb out of the crib, you should place the child in a youth or regular bed.
5. Save this instruction sheet in the event you disassemble the crib and need to reassemble it. This instruction sheet will also be useful
in identifying replacement parts if needed at a future date.
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CLEANING:
Mix together a mild solution of gentle dishwashing liquid and water, apply to crib surface using a
soft clean cloth lightly dampened in the solution. Rinse with clear water again using a soft clean
cloth, then dry all surfaces thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. NO ABRASIVE CLEANERS, SCOURING
PADS, STEEL WOOL, OR COARSE RAGS SHOULD BE USED TO CLEAN THIS FINE FURNITURE.
STORAGE:
A plastic pouch is attached to the crib spring for the storage of the assembly directions for future
referral. After completing the assembly process, you are advised to read and be aware of all
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, CLEANING, STORAGE, USE AND MAINTENANCE notices contained in these
instructions. We caution you not to place excess hardware in the plastic pouch as it could present
danger to a child if retrieved and it could also puncture the crib mattress. When storing crib, use
CAUTION as extreme temperature or humidity changes could be harmful.
P.O. Box 30
Stanleytown, VA 24168
For parts, contact your Stanley dealer. For additional
consumer information, call our Customer Services Department at
1-(276) 627-2100. Mon. - Fri., 8-5 Eastern.
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