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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Take Apart a Sleep Number Bed PDF download Download Article A guide to separating & packing your mattress & base Co-authored by Devin McSween

Last Updated: October 20, 2024 Fact Checked

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Devin McSween. Devin McSween is a wikiHow Staff Writer. With a background in psychology, she has presented her research in social psychology at a variety of conferences and has contributed to several manuscripts for publication. At wikiHow, Devin combines her love of writing and research with the goal of bringing accessible information to wikiHow readers that will help them learn and grow. She earned her BS in Psychology from the College of Charleston. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 352,417 times. Learn more...

Every Sleep Number bed is connected to an air pump and hose that adjusts your mattress to your ideal firmness. If you’re moving to a new place or you simply need to move your bed to a new room, it just takes a few simple steps to take apart your mattress and the adjustable base it rests on. Whether you have a Smart bed or a Traditional bed, we’ll show you how to dismantle your mattress and pack away its parts for your move. Keep reading to learn how!

Things You Should Know

  • Deflate your mattress to 100. Then, detach the air hoses on each side of the bed and place the air chamber caps on the hose connectors.
  • Place your mattress in a plastic bag if you have a Smart bed, or remove and pack all the foam parts if you have a Traditional bed. Then, unplug the air pump.
  • Use a socket wrench to remove the mattress retainers from the bed’s base. Then, unscrew the screws at the head and foot of the base to remove the rails.

Steps

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Disassembling the Mattress

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  1. Step 1 Deflate both sides of your bed to 100. 1 Deflate both sides of your bed to 100. If you are moving a Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed or a mattress with an adjustable base, use your Sleep Number remote or the app on your phone to deflate the mattress to 100. This makes your mattress lighter and easier to move.[1]
    • Disassembling your bed is a two-person job, so ask a friend or family member to help you take it apart. Getting another person’s help makes disassembly quicker and easier.
  2. Step 2 Locate the air chamber caps near the air pump. 2 Locate the air chamber caps near the air pump. Your Sleep Number bed comes with 2 white air chamber caps that are necessary for moving it, as they help prevent damage while traveling. Just find your bed’s air pump, which is located at the head or foot of your bed depending on the type of Sleep Number mattress you have. Then, lift up the top or bottom of your bed and look for a bag with 2 white air chamber caps.[2]
    • Consult your mattress’ user’s manual to find where your air chamber clamps are located.
    • If you can’t find your bed’s air chamber caps, order a new pair on Sleep Number’s website.
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  3. Step 3 Detach the hoses on both sides of the bed and cover each with a cap. 3 Detach the hoses on both sides of the bed and cover each with a cap. Lift up the right side of the bed to locate the air hose running into your mattress. Just push on the tab where the hose meets the mattress and gently pull on the tube to remove it from the bed. Then, press the white air chamber cap over the hose opening on the mattress. Repeat the steps to disconnect the hose on the left side of your mattress.[3]
    • For FlexFit beds, disconnect the foot warming connector too.
    • For Traditional beds, unzip your mattress to expose the air hoses. Just locate the mattress zipper between the pillow cover and base at the head of the bed. If you have a Duvet-style bed with 2 zippers, unzip the bottom one.[4]
  4. Step 4 Bag the bed or remove the internal parts, depending on your mattress. 4 Bag the bed or remove the internal parts, depending on your mattress. If you have a Smart Bed, simply slide a plastic protective sheet over your mattress and lift it off the base with your partner.[5] If you have a Traditional bed, remove all the parts and foam pieces inside the mattress, including the air chambers, foam border walls, and corner locks.[6]
    • For FlexFit beds: Detach the magnets around the perimeter of the mattress before bagging the bed. Just lift up the front, bottom, and sides of your mattress and place a towel between each magnet connection.[7]
    • For Traditional beds: Take photos of the inside of your mattress as you disassemble it so you have references of the correct placements when you reassemble your bed.
    • Warning: If you have a medical implant or device, stay 6 inches (15 cm) away from beds with magnets that are being disassembled or are fully disassembled. The magnetic field can interfere with your implant or device.
  5. Step 5 Unplug the air pump and pack it in a box. 5 Unplug the air pump and pack it in a box. Your Sleep Number bed’s air pump, or Firmness Control System, is the large white box that attaches to the air hoses and plugs into your wall. Simply detach the air hoses that are connected to the pump and unplug the pump from the wall outlet. Then, fill a packing box with packing material and nestle the pump inside to protect it from any potential vibrations as you move.[8]
  6. Step 6 Pack the mattress parts in boxes if you have a Traditional bed. 6 Pack the mattress parts in boxes if you have a Traditional bed. Fold the air chambers to remove the air inside and then set them in a packing box full of packing material. Then, fold up the foam comfort pads, border walls, and mattress covers and place them in a double-lined bag. This prevents the foam pieces and covers from getting wet or damaged during your move.[9]
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Disassembling the Adjustable Base

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  1. Step 1 Roll up the hose at the bottom of the bed if you have a FlexFit base. 1 Roll up the hose at the bottom of the bed if you have a FlexFit base. Disconnect the air hose from the clamps that line the bottom of the bed frame. Then, roll up the hose and tape it to the side of the frame.[10]
  2. Step 2 Remove the circular mattress retainers if you have a FlexFit base. 2 Remove the circular mattress retainers if you have a FlexFit base. On beds with a FlexFit base, the retainers are what hold your mattress in place. Just use a 7/16-inch socket wrench to loosen the hex bolts that attach the mattress cover bottom to the base. Then, place the bolts and hardware components in a bag or box so you don’t lose them during your move.[11]
  3. Step 3 Slide off the decking panels from beds with a Modular base. 3 Slide off the decking panels from beds with a Modular base. The decking panels are the large plates that cover the top of the Modular base. Simply use your hands to slide the right and left decking panels off the bed frame.[12]
  4. Step 4 Unscrew the speed screws to remove the top and bottom rails. 4 Unscrew the speed screws to remove the top and bottom rails. Look for the black speed screws at the top of the frame on both FlexFit and Modular bases. Simply use your hands to unscrew the screws. Then, press the indent on either side of the rail to lift the top of the frame from the base.[13]
    • Repeat the same steps at the bottom of the frame to remove the bottom rail.
    • Place the screws and any other hardware in a bag so you don’t lose them during your move.
  5. Step 5 Separate the bases if you have a King-sized bed. 5 Separate the bases if you have a King-sized bed. If you have a King, California King, or Split-King bed, your bed’s base is actually made out of 2 separate pieces. To separate the pieces, simply disconnect the wiring cable at the head of the bed. Then, pull the left and right sides of the base apart.[14]
  6. Step 6 Unscrew the legs and pack the base pieces into boxes. 6 Unscrew the legs and pack the base pieces into boxes. Depending on your bed type, the legs on your bed frame might be attached with wing nuts or secured by a locking mechanism. Remove them and then pack the legs, rails, decking panels, and mattress retainers in packing boxes full of packing material.
    • If the legs are attached with nuts, simply unscrew them with your hands to detach them from the base.[15]
    • If there are no wing nuts on the legs, just press the locking button to release the leg from the base.[16]
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  • Question How long does it take to let air out of my Sleep Number bed? SuperScience SuperScience Community Answer It should only take about five minutes, seven at most. Stepping or sitting on it while it's letting out air will speed up the process. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 19
  • Question Does Sleep Number provide a service to move your bed for you? Community Answer Community Answer No. They charge $199 to disassemble it and another $199 to assemble it, and they don't move it for you. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 17 Helpful 40
  • Question Will I have to disassemble the bed to move it? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, it must be completely disassembled or it will most certainly be damaged. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 8 Helpful 23
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Tips

  • If you don’t want to disassemble your bed, Sleep Number offers a disassembly service for $249. Just call Sleep Number Support at 1-888-411-2188 to request this service.[17] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Sleep Number also offers a separate assembly service which costs $249. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings

  • Keep electronic devices and credit cards away from mattresses with magnets as you’re disassembling them, as the magnetic field can damage these items. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
  • The head and foot rails of the adjustable bases are heavy and can bend when you move them. Hold the rails securely in your hands and get your partner to help you carry them.[18] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • If you have a medical device or implant and your bed is secured by magnets, stay at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from the bed as it’s being taken apart and when it’s disassembled.[19] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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  4. ↑ https://support.sleepnumber.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020305694-Moving-My-Bed
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  9. ↑ https://support.sleepnumber.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020305694-Moving-My-Bed
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  2. ↑ https://support.sleepnumber.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020305694-Moving-My-Bed
  3. ↑ https://support.sleepnumber.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020305694-Moving-My-Bed
  4. ↑ https://youtu.be/Ixv8gGzxRKQ?si=aqCA1GCMTNWjNNVK&t=253
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  10. ↑ https://youtu.be/Ixv8gGzxRKQ?si=5gyu_DGEivV9zwZN&t=110

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Devin McSween Co-authored by: Devin McSween wikiHow Staff Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Devin McSween. Devin McSween is a wikiHow Staff Writer. With a background in psychology, she has presented her research in social psychology at a variety of conferences and has contributed to several manuscripts for publication. At wikiHow, Devin combines her love of writing and research with the goal of bringing accessible information to wikiHow readers that will help them learn and grow. She earned her BS in Psychology from the College of Charleston. This article has been viewed 352,417 times. 13 votes - 81% Co-authors: 7 Updated: October 20, 2024 Views: 352,417 Categories: Building Bedroom Furniture | Beds Article SummaryX

Disassembling a Sleep Number Mattress is a lot of work, so try to find someone to help you, especially if your bed has an adjustable base. When you’re ready to take your bed apart, put it in a flat position and unzip the mattress zipper located at the head. With the mattress unzipped, find the gray tab on the side where the hose attaches to the air chamber. Push in the tab and gently pull the hose out of the mattress cover. Then, remove the air chambers, foam border walls, and corner locks until you get to the bottom of the mattress. To disassemble the base, use a socket to remove the hex bolts and slide off the decking panels and side rails. For more tips, like how to pack the mattress away, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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