Argos Home Caspian 621/3561 User manual

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 138cm
Depth - 44.5cm
Height - 72cm
Caspian - Double Pedestal Desk Mk2
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
Issue 2 - 13/11/12
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
621/3561
621/3891
621/3554
ALR2693
Issue 2 - 13/11/12 - Cat code added - 621/3891

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 31kgs.
Please lift with care.
• Check you have all the
components and tools listed on
pages 2 and 3.
• Remove all fittings from the
plastic bags and separate them
into their groups.
• Keep children and animals
away from the work area, small
parts could choke if swallowed.
• Parts of the assembly will be
easier with 2 people.
• Make sure you have enough
space to layout the parts before
starting.
• Do not stand or put weight on
the product, this could cause
damage.
• Assemble the item as close to
its final position (in the same
room) as possible.
• Assemble on a soft level
surface to avoid damaging the
unit or your floor (use opened
out unit carton).
• We do not
recommend the
use of power
drill/drivers for
inserting screws,
as this could damage the unit.
Only use hand screwdrivers.
• Safety note: If there is any
chance of this unit being pulled
over by children etc. it is
recommended that the unit is
secured to a wall using suitable
fixings (not supplied).
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.
1
Care and maintenance
• Only clean using a damp cloth
and mild detergent, do no use
bleach or abrasive cleaners.
• From time to time check that
there are no loose screws on
this unit.
• This product should not be
discarded with household
waste. Take to your local
authority waste disposal centre.
Note: If required the next page
can be cut out and used as
reference throughout the
assembly. Keep this page with
these instructions for future
reference.

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
80%
90%
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
4 5
3
6
7
9
8
10
11
12 13 14
1 2
Cupboard Left Side (D1199A)
(706 x 394mm)
Drawer Left Side (D1203A)
(706 x 394mm)
Cupboard Right Side (D1200A)
(706 x 394mm)
Top (D1198A)
(1377 x 444mm)
Drawer Right Side (D1204A)
(706 x 394mm)
Base (D1201A)
(349 x 378mm) x 2
Shelf (D1202A)
(349 x 373mm) x 2
Plinth (D0868A)
(349 x 80mm) x 2
Modesty (D0882A)
(614 x 157mm)
Door (D1258A)
(463 x 345mm)
Drawer Front (D0284A)
(345 x 157mm)
Back (X846)
(622 x 375mm) x 2
Drawer Wrap (W161)
(943 x 95mm)
Drawer Base (T161)
(299 x 330mm)

Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Tools required
Glue Safety - Take care when using glue, please follow the advice below
Skin contact: Remove contami-
nation by washing with soap and
water. This procedure should be
followed prior to aeting and
drinking.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately
with clean water for 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
If swallowed: Seek medical
advice immediately.
3
• Only clean using a damp cloth
and mild detergent, do no use
bleach or abrasive cleaners.
• This product should not be
discarded with household
waste. Take to your local
authority waste disposal centre.
• From time to time check that
there are no loose screws on
this unit.
Components - Fittings If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases
more fittings may be supplied than are required.
A
Wooden dowel (F22) x 4
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 10
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 8
E
Small locking
nut (F3) x 2
F
G
40mm Screw (F910) x 16
H I
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
mm 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170
Hinge plate
(F523) x 2
M
L
Hinge (F522) x 2
K
Nail (F51) x 22
J
13mm Screw (F63) x 4
Handle (F923) x 2
19mm Screw (F461) x 4
O
M
9mm Screw (F74) x 2
N
9mm Screw (F73) x 4
Drawer runner (F1004) x 2
Shelf support (F121) x 8
Rule Scissors Hammer
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
Electric drill
(only use when
drilling door)

Assembly Instructions
4
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
Prepare the drawer
front and wrap
a: Screw 2 metal dowels
. into the holes shown
on the back of the
drawer front .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panel.
b: Insert 2 small locking
nuts into the holes
shown on the drawer
wrap .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
B
10
a:
b:
F
11
Assemble the drawer
a: Place drawer base
into the narrow slot on
the drawer wrap .
Fold wrap around the
base.
b: Turn drawer wrap
assembly over and push
onto the back of the
drawer front .
Note: Turn locking
nuts clockwise to
secure panels - more
than 1/2 a turn.
12 12
11
10
F
10
11
11
11
B
B
F
a:
b:
B
F
11
F
F
Step 2
B
B
10
10
11
plain surface

Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
5
Step 3
Attach handle
Attach the handle to
the drawer front
using 2 screws .
D
HD
H
H
80% x 1
90% x 1
Step 4
Prepare the drawer
left side
a: Place a runner on
the drawer left side .
Slide back the top of
runner and use the 2nd
hole from the front to fit
the 1st screw .
b: Slide the runner back
the other way and use
the 2nd hole from the
back to fit the 2nd screw
. .
c: Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the drawer
left side .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
Fit 2 hinge plates onto
the drawer left side ,
making sure that the slot
is facing towards the
finished front edge.
1
O
N
E
N
Finished
front edge
N
O
a:
b:
c:
Rebated
back edge
N
O
E
1
1
N
E
E
10
10
N
O
1
I
I
I
I
1
1

Important:
Only drill the 2 holes
shown circled and
make sure that you
drill straight at 90
to the surface of the
panel.
90 90
2.5mm
then
5mm
Assembly Instructions
6
Step 5
Small piece of
waste wood
ONLY drill
these 2 holes
2
Finished front edge
Drill 2 holes in the
drawer right side
Lay the drawer right side
. down onto a smooth
surface.
Important: Carefully
choose which 2 holes
you need to drill.
Check that the holes are
in the same place as the
diagrams.
Note: We recommend
the use of a small piece
of waste wood, placed
behind the hole while
drilling, to reduce the
possibility of any break-
out.
Using the pilot holes drill
through the 2 holes
indicated opposite, using
a 2.5mm drill bit.
Turn the panel over and
open out the 2.5mm
holes that you have just
drilled by drilling back
through them with a
5mm drill bit.
2
IMPORTANT
Carefully choose which 2 holes you need to drill
Finished
front edge
2

Assembly Instructions
7
Step 6
b:
c:
a:
Rebated
back edge
N
O
Finished
front edge
N
O
Prepare the drawer
right side
a: Place a runner on
the drawer right side .
Slide back the top of the
runner and use the 2nd
hole from the front to fit
the 1st screw .
b: Slide the runner back
the other way and use
the 2nd hole from the
back to fit the 2nd screw
. .
c: Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the drawer
right side as shown.
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
2
O
N
N
E
2
N
O
2
2
2
N
E
E
E
Finished front edge
Finished front edge
Finished front edge

Assembly Instructions
8
Step 7
G
G
G
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Join the drawer right
side to a base
Position a base
against the drawer right
side as shown and
secure with 2 screws .
3
2
G
A
A
10mm
A
7
Plain chipboard
surface
Step 8
Prepare a plinth
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into a plinth as
shown.
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
Step 9
A
7
Fit the plinth
Push the plinth onto
the drawer right side
as shown and secure
with screw .
7
2
G
plain
chipboard
surface
3
2
2
Plain chipboard
surface
7

Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
Step 10
Fit the drawer left
side
Push the drawer left side
. onto the assembly
and secure with 3
screws .
G
1
Step 11
1
G
G
G
Important:
Only drill the 2 holes
shown circled and
make sure that you
drill straight at 90
to the surface of the
panel.
90 90
2.5mm
then
5mm
Drill 2 holes in the
cupboard left side
Lay the cupboard left
side down onto a
smooth surface.
Important: Carefully
choose which 2 holes
you need to drill.
Check that the holes are
in the same place as the
diagrams.
Note: We recommend
the use of a small piece
of waste wood, placed
behind the hole while
drilling, to reduce the
possibility of any break-
out.
Using the pilot holes drill
through the 2 holes
indicated opposite, using
a 2.5mm drill bit.
Turn the panel over and
open out the 2.5mm
holes that you have just
drilled by drilling back
through them with a
5mm drill bit.
4
IMPORTANT
Carefully choose which 2 holes you need to drill
Finished
front edge
ONLY drill
these 2 holes
Small piece of
waste wood
Finished
front edge
4
4
9