Okay. So I was a little worried about buying this since the other reviews stated they needed to order an extra part. I definitely agree the manufacturer should make the middle 'I' beams shorter so there is no confusion. However, it is possible to put this bed together well without needing customer service to send another part. This is how I did it:
Do not screw the perimeter platform screws in all of the way. I think these are 'G' and 'H'. Let them be loose. Then when everything is put together, you will be able to get G and H into the holes and tighten them. But if you put the bed together as the instructions say by tightening the I parts last, it won't work because the center part is too long when the side parts are screwed in all the way. I was able to put the bed together and thought maybe I would have to bend something but the bed went together perfectly (with a little muscle) and the end beams tightened up fine after I already put the center beam in. It doesn't need to be that confusing but it is and it is a relatively easy workaround and saved me having to call or do anything else. I had the bed put together by myself in less than an hour. And I've been sleeping on it for 3 weeks now with no issues. It doesn't creak and it feels very sturdy. I did hit my leg on the end but I always do that on beds with footboards.
How to construct without needing any extra parts:
Okay. So I was a little worried about buying this since the other reviews stated they needed to order an extra part. I definitely agree the manufacturer should make the middle 'I' beams shorter so there is no confusion. However, it is possible to put this bed together well without needing customer service to send another part. This is how I did it: Do not screw the perimeter platform screws in all of the way. I think these are 'G' and 'H'. Let them be loose. Then when everything is put together, you will be able to get G and H into the holes and tighten them. But if you put the bed together as the instructions say by tightening the I parts last, it won't work because the center part is too long when the side parts are screwed in all the way. I was able to put the bed together and thought maybe I would have to bend something but the bed went together perfectly (with a little muscle) and the end beams tightened up fine after I already put the center beam in. It doesn't need to be that confusing but it is and it is a relatively easy workaround and saved me having to call or do anything else. I had the bed put together by myself in less than an hour. And I've been sleeping on it for 3 weeks now with no issues. It doesn't creak and it feels very sturdy. I did hit my leg on the end but I always do that on beds with footboards.