Argos Home Ellie 257/9924 User manual

Assembly Instructions -Please keep for future reference 257/9924
Dimensions
Width - 60cm
Depth - 39.5cm
Height - 56cm
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Version 1 Date: 30/04/14
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800
Ellie Chest of Drawers

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Safety and Care Advice
Important –Please read these instructions fully before startingassembly
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.
• Check you have all the
components and tools listed on
the following pages.
• 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.
• Make sure you have enough
space to layout the parts before
starting.
• During assembly 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.
• To reduce
the likelihood of
damaging your
product please
ensure that your
power drill is set on a low torque
setting.
• 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.
Care and maintenance
Skin contact: Remove
contamination by washing with
soap and water. This procedure
should also be followed prior to
eating and drinking.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately
with clean water for 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
If swallowed: Seek medical
advice immediately.
Glue safety - Take care when using glue, please follow the advice below
• Assemble all parts and bolts
loosely during assembly, only
once the product is complete
should you fully tighten the bolts
• Regularly check and ensure
that all bolts and fittings are
tightend properly.
Handy Hints
• Do not use this item if any
components are missing or
damaged.
• Parts of the assembly will be
easier with 2 people.
• Argos Ltd. MK9 2 NW. • This product is intended for
children in the age range of
7-12 years.
• Maximum load: 25 kgs.
• Assembly of this product must
be carried out by a competent
adult.
IMPORTANT: RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• During assembly children
should be kept away from the
product due to possible risk of
injury.

Components -Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800
2
Right side panel
(37.3 x 54.3cm)
1Left side panel
(37.3 x 54.3cm)
2
Top panel (60 x 39cm)
4
Front bottom panel
(52.7 x 11cm)
5
Back bottom panel
(52.7 x 11cm)
6
Drawer front panel x 3
(52 x 16cm)
7
Drawer left side panel
x 3 (34 x 10.1cm)
8
Drawer righr side panel
x 3 (34 x 10.1cm)
9
Drawer bottom panel
x 3 (50.1 x 33.6cm)
11
Side leg x 2
(3.5 x 54.3cm)
3
Drawer back panel x 3
(47.7 x 11.5cm)
10
Back panel (55.4 x 52.4cm)
12
Pilot holes for
guidance only
Pilot holes for
guidance only
Finished front edge

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Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Left outside runner x 3
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
Tools required
A
12mm Screw x 36
E
Left inside runner x 3
B
Glue x 1
H
Right outside runner x 3
C
15mm Locking nut x 8
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Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more fittings
may be supplied than are required.
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170
105
30mm Dowel x 14
F
Right inside runner x 3
D
12mm Locking nut x 12
K
39mm Locking pin x 20
G
Nail x 16
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Components - Fittings
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Phillips screwdriver
(medium & large)
Flatblade screwdriver
(medium)
Small
hammer
Ruler/tape
measure
Drill
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or glue)
7mm Suitable drill bit
(for use with wall plug)
The screws length is measured from the head to the point (30mm screw shown).
Handle x 6
M
30mm Screw x 24
L
(Screws are included in
the runners bag (A),(B)
(C), (D)

F
F
G
G
F
F
F
2
F
F
F
F
F
G
G
1
G
F
H
G
F
H
Attaching runners
a: Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes.
H
F
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Assembly Instructions
Step 1
a:
b:
Continued on next page.
Insert Dowels into the
Left side panel .
Screw Locking pins
into the Left side panel
.
2
2
Note: Insert locking pins
as far as shown.
Do not over tighten.
G
b: Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes.
F
Insert Dowels into the
Right side panel .
Screw Locking pins
into the Right side panel
.
1
1
Note: Insert locking pins
as far as shown.
Do not over tighten.
G
H

EE
E
A
2
E E E
C
1
E
A
A
AE
E
E
E
E
E
G
Pilot holes for
runner position
E
E
2
1
Pilot holes for
runner position
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C
C
c: Position the Left out-
side runners in from
front edge of the Left side
panel .
2
2
5
Assembly Instructions
Step 1 - continued
c:
d:
Continued on next page.
A
A
Use Screws to fix the
Left outside runners
onto the Left side panel
.
E
d: Position the Right out-
side runners in from
front edge of the Right
side panel .
1
1
C
C
Use Screws to fix the
Right outside runners
onto the Right side panel
.
E
A
2
2 Holes upside
C
1
2 Holes upside

6
2
3
H
1
3
H
H
2
H
1
1
3
2
3
a:
Assembly Instructions
Step 2
b:
Attaching side leg
a: Place a small amount
of Glue onto the joint’s
surfaces.
H
Position the Side leg
onto the Left side panel
.
3
2
b: Place a small amount
of Glue onto the joint’s
surfaces.
H
Position the Side leg
onto the Right side panel
.
3
1

5
6
Finished
front edge
5
6 1
I
II
I
I
2
F
F
F
F
F
H
Finished front edge
F
Insert Dowels into the
Front bottom panel
and Back bottom panel
.
b: Position Front bottom
panel Back bottom
panel onto the Left
side panel and Right
side panel .
6
5
a:
b:
Assembly Instructions
Step 3
Attaching bottom panel
7
Insert 4 Locking nuts
into the Front bottom panel
and Back bottom panel
.
6
I
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Use a screwdriver to turn
Locking nuts clockwise
to lock.
5
6
2
1
a: Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes.
F
5

8
I
G
G
G
G
4
G
4
1
2
I
H
I
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a:
b:
Step 4
Assembly Instructions
Attaching top panel
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Use a screwdriver to turn
Locking nuts clockwise
to lock.
a: Screw Locking pins
into the Top panel .
4
Note: Insert locking pins
as far as shown.
Do not over tighten.
G
b: Place a small amount
of Glue onto the joint’s
surfaces.
H
Then carefully locate the
Table top onto the
unit.
Insert 4 Locking nuts
into the unit.
4
I

9
7
G
G
G
G
G
Drawer assembly
a: Screw Locking pins
into Drawer front panel
.
G
7
Note: Insert locking pins
as far as shown.
Do not over tighten.
a:
J
Unfinished
back surface
12
12
Continued on next page.
Step 5
Assembly Instructions
J
12
Fixing back panel
Important:
The unit MUST
be ‘square’ when
back is attached.
Attach back panel
onto the unit using Nails
.
Step 6

10
K
K
K
K
K
K
7
9
8
7
7
8
11
H
11
Carefully slide the Drawer
bottom panel into the
grooves.
d: Place a small amount
of Glue into the grooves.
b: Fix Drawer right side
panel onto the
Drawer
front panel .
9
7
Insert Locking nuts into
the holes (they will only
insert one way).
Use a screwdriver to turn
Locking nuts clockwise
to lock.
K
K
K
c: Fix Drawer left side
panel onto the
Drawer
front panel .
8
7
Insert Locking nuts into
the holes (they will only
insert one way).
Use a screwdriver to turn
Locking nuts clockwise
to lock.
K
H
H
Continued on next page.
b:
c:
d:
Step 6 - continued
Assembly Instructions

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8
7
E
D
B
E
E
E
E
E
7
10
11
8
L
L
L
L
M
M
L
L
L
L
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Step 6 - continued
Assembly Instructions
e:
f:
g:
e: Position the Drawer
back panel onto the
unit using Screws .
10
L
f: Turn the unit upside
down carefully.
E
D
M
B
L
Use Screws to fix the
Left inside runners and
Right inside runners
onto the unit.
g: Use Screws to fix
the Handle onto Drawer
front panel .
7
Repeat with remaining
2 drawer

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If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800
Assembly Instructions
Step 7
Step 8
Assembly is complete.
Note: Before use allow
the glue to dry for 24
hours and make sure the
unit is secure.
Inserting drawers
Slide the assembled
drawers fully onto runners.
Finishing the unit
Note: It would be useful
to ask someone to help
you at this stage.
With help, place the unit
in the intended position.
With help, carefully stand
unit upright.
Warning:
The unit is heavy.
Lift with care.