Set up and use a bed lever

Attach cord to wooden block and place under the mattress

Thread the cord through the 2 holes and tie a knot at the loose end.

Put the block on the opposite side of the bed to where you want the bed lever.

Take the cord and move around the bed to where the bed lever is going to be. Make sure the cord slides under the mattress. Pull it tight so the small block is firmly against the side of the bed.

You could also use the bed lever to lift the mattress up and pass the cord underneath to the other side.

Attach the cord to the bed lever

Thread the cord through the hold in the bed lever, from the bottom to the top.

Push the bed lever in between the mattress and bed base

Pull the cord tight as you do this.

Thread the cord though the hole in the plastic cleat

The cleat is found at the base of the metal loop.

Hold the cord tight and finish pushing the bed lever in

Make sure the bed lever is firm against the mattress with no gap.

Check the bar of the bed lever is at least 318mm (31.8cm) from the wall or headboard. 

Secure the cord by pulling it forwards and upwards

The cord should catch in the V of the cleat 'locking it off'.

Put excess cord under the mattress to avoid hazards

Use the supplied twist tie or a rubber band to bundle the excess cord together.

Hold on to the bed lever

Use your arms to roll on to your side.

Swing your legs over the edge of the bed

Get into a sitting position when your legs are over the edge of the bed.

 You can use the lever to push up on and help stand from the bed.

Reverse the steps to get into bed

Reverse the above steps to use the bed lever to get into bed.