Argos 2 Door 3 Drawer Sideboard User manual

Assembly Instructions -Please keep for future reference
Width - 121.8cm
2 Door 3 Drawer Sideboard
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08450613967
Please turn to back page for important information when contacting Customer Helpline.
Dimensions
Depth - 38.8cm
Height - 74.2cm
Rev A - 21/11/12
041 xx 3046
MADE IN
GREAT BRITAIN
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Safety and Care Advice
Check you have all the
components and tools listed on
pages 2 and 3.
Remove all fittings from the
plastic bags and seperate 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.
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.
Parts of the assembly will be
easier with 2 people.
We do not
recommend the
use of power
drill/drivers for
inserting screws,
as this could damage the unit.
Only use hand screwdrivers.
Care and maintenance
Always lift furniture when
moving it (do not drag)
otherwise the joints may be
damaged.
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.
1
Dust surfaces with a soft, dry,
lint free cloth.
More stubborn marks can be
removed using a damp
(not wet) cloth. Wipe the
surface dry immediately
using a soft lint free cloth.
Do not use detergents, abrasive
cleaning products or cleaning
products that contain ammonia,
solvents or silicone as these
may damage the surface finish.
To protect the furniture,
position the furniture out of
direct sunlight and away from
direct heat sources such as
radiators and fires.
Do not place the furniture in
excessively dry and humid
conditions.
Do not place hot or cold
objects on the surface, always
use protective mats to avoid
marking the furnture.
Clean spills up immediately
Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly
when assembly complete.
Do Not dispose of packaging
until assembly complete.
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Please check you have all the panels listed below
Components -Panels
2
Important - Thick lines indicate finished edges
Top (121.8x38.8cm)
8823
Bottom (111.2x34cm)
8824
Left End Panel
(72x38.2m)
8810
Plinth (111.2x7.6cm)
8825
Right End Panel
(72x38.2cm)
8811
Left Door
(63.6x37.1cm)
8818
Backpanel
(112.2x64.4cm)
8827 Left Divider
(62.7x34cm)
8820
Right Door
(63.6x37.1cm)
8833
Right Divider
(62.7x34cm)
8826
Shelf Panel x2
(36x34cm)
8821
Draw Front x3
(35.6x21cm)
8819
Drawer Bottom x3
(33.8x29.8cm)
2601
Left drawer side x3 (30x15cm)
Drawer back x3 (32.7x15cm)
Right drawer side x3 (30x15cm)
622xx7000
624xx7019
623xx7000
684xx2561
Trim x2
(72cm long)
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70 80 90 100 110 120
010 20 30 40 50 60
mm
130 140 150 160 170
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Components-Fittings
Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly, In some case more fittings
may be supplied than are required.
Tools required
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 0845 0613967 Please turn to back page
for important information when contacting Customer Helpline.
Cross headed screwdriver
(medium & large )
Small Hammer
Tape Measure
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer)
Large cam x 24
Code 760001103
Metal dowel x 36
Code 760003004
ABC
E
Drill
Bradawl
D
Panel pin x 12
Code 760001012
20mm bolt x 10
Code 700002006
12mm screw x 8
Code 690001008
F
Hinge x 4
Code 652001120
H
Hingeplate x 4
Code 653006000
GI
Handle x 5
Code 644003512
J
Panel Pin Locator
Code 684004501
Small cam x 12
Code 760003005
Runner x 6
Code 760001040
L
Assembly Screw x4
Code 690001075
K
M
8mm screw x 12
Code 700003510
N
9mm bolt x 6
Code 690001078
O
Wooden dowel x 4
Code 770001006
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Exploded View
4
622xx7000
623xx7000
8819
624xx7019
2601
8825
8823
8824 8821
8821
8810
8811
8527
8820 8826
8818
8833
684xx2561
684xx2561
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Step 1
Assembly Instructions
5
B
x8
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panel.
Do not over tighten.
B
A
x4
Fitting dowels to top
panel.
Fitting cams to the
bottom panel
Step 2
B
Note: Ensure cam
arrow points towards
the edge with hole.
A
A
A
A
A
8824
B
B
B
B
B
B
8823
B
B
Step 5
Step 3
A
A
A
A
Fitting cams to the
plinth panel.
A
x4
8825
Insert 8 metal dowels
into the top panel 8823
A
Insert 4 cams into the
bottom panel 8824
A
Insert 4 cams into the
plinth panel 8825
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Step 5
Assembly Instructions
6
Fitting cams & dowels
to the end panels.
B
B
B
B
A
A
B
x12
A
x4
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
8810
Step 4
Fitting hingeplates to
the end panels.
Note: Ensure that the
hinge points towards the
grooved edge of the
panel.
G
x4
G
G
8810
G
G
8811
8811
a: Insert 2 hinges into
left end panel
G
8810
b: Insert 2 hinges into
right end panel
G
8811
a: Insert 6 metal dowels
and 2 cams into
left end panel
BA
8810
b: Insert 6 metal dowels
and 2 cams into
right end panel
BA
8811
A
B
A
B
Edge of panel
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Step 6
Assembly Instructions
7
Step 7
Attaching runners to
the division panels.
Position the runner so
that the second hole
from the front of the
runner lines up with the
pre-drilled hole nearest
to the edge of the panel.
Use screws to secure
the runner.
Slide the runner forward
revealing the back of the
runner. The second hole
to the back of the runner
should now line up with
the second pre-drilled
hole.
M
Front of runner
Fitting cams and
wooden dowels to the
division panels.
a: Insert 2 wooden
dowels into the two
inner holes at the bottom
of panel . Insert
2 cams
O
K
x6
M
x12
8820
K
M
K
M
Front of Runner
Back of Runner
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
8826
8820
8826
A
x4
O
x4
A
A
A
AA
O
O
O
O
A
B
8826
b: Insert 2 wooden
dowels into the two
inner holes at the bottom
of panel . Insert
2 cams
O
A
8820
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Step 8
Assembly Instructions
8
Turn dividers over to
insert fittings.
We recommend that you
place the packaging
underneath the panel
to prevent damage to
the floor.
Step 9
Insert cams into both
shelf panels.
B
B
B
x4
A
A
A
A
8821
A
x8
B
B
8820
8826
A
B
a: Insert 2 metal dowels
into divider
B
8826
Insert 4 cams into the
shelf panel
Repeat this process on
the remaining shelf.
A
8821
b: Insert 2 metal dowels
into divider
B
8820
CAUTION!
!
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 10
Attach hinges and
handles to 2 doors
a: Insert hinges
into holes, ensure
the hinge is straight
(90 degree angle).
b: Before securing the
hinges , we recommend
you pre - mark the doors
using a bradawl.
Important:
H
H
Bradawl
F
F
c: Secure hinges to
doors using screws .
H
F
d: Secure handle to
doors using bolts
I
D
H
x4
D
x4
F
x8
I
x2
8818
8818
8818
8818
D
D
F
F
F
F
H
H
H
H
A
B
C
D
I
90
H
Correct
98
H
Incorrect
Repeat on the second
door
8833
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Assembly Instructions
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x12
x12
a: Insert dowels into
drawer front.
Note: Insert metal
dowels as far as
shown by arrows.
Do not over tighten.
Drawer assembly
Step 11
c: Insert wooden dowels
in drawer back
into holes in
left
right hand
drawer sides.
b: Insert small cams
into left
and right
drawer sides.
Note: Ensure cam arrow
points towards the edge
with hole.
Left hand side
Right hand side
Left hand side
Right hand side
Drawer Back
Continued on next page.
622xx7000
624xx7019
623xx7000
622xx7000
623xx7000
622xx7000
623xx7000
623xx7000
624xx7019
622xx7000
A
B
C
8819
B
B
B
C
C
B
B
C
C
C
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Assembly Instructions
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e:Locate the metal
dowels (already inserted)
in the drawer front into the
small cams in the left and
right hand drawer sides.
Drawer assembly
Continued...
Step 11 - Continued
d: Slide drawer bottom
into grooves in the left
and right drawer sides
and the drawer back.
Ensure foil on the
drawer bottom is facing
upwards.
f: Secure handles to the
drawer front.
Complete this process
on the remaining
drawers.
SLIDE!
(x6) (x3)
2601
622xx7000
623xx7000
624xx7019
622xx7000
623xx7000
8819
8819
2601
D
E
F
DI
I
D
D
Plain chipboard surface
to underside.
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8826
Assembly Instructions
12
Step 12
Connect the dowels in
the division to the
cams in the shelf
Connect divisions to
the shelf panels.
Step 13
Insert screws into the
outside holes on panel
and connect to the
division panels
and
Connect divisions to
bottom panel.
8820
8820
8820
8824
8820
8826
8821
Connect the dowels in
the division to the
cams in the shelf
8826
8821
8821
8824
L
L
L
L
L
L
x4
8821
Finished edges to floor.
8826
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 14
Step 15
8810
Ensure plinth sits
flush.
Ensure plinth is
not overhanging.
Connect the dowels in
left end panel into
the cams in the bottom
panel and the
shelf panel
Connect left end panel
to shelf and bottom.
8824
8821
8810
8810
Connect the dowels in
the left end panel
into the cams in the
plinth
Connect left end panel
to plinth.
An additional person
will be required to
support the plinth
panel.
8825
8824
8810
8825
8821
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 16
Step 17
Connect the dowels in
the right end to
the plinth , bottom
and the shelf
Connect the right end
to bottom, shelf and
plinth.
8821
8811
8825
8824
Connect the dowels in
the top panel with
divisions , ,
left end and right
end
Connect the top panel
to the division and
end panels.
8811
8823
8820 8826
8810
8811
8821
8824
8825
8811
8810
8823
8826
8820
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 19
DIAG 1 DIAG 2 DIAG 3
XX
XX
XX
XX
YY
YY
YY
YY
XX
XX
YY
YY
XX
XX
YY
YY
Squaring up the unit.
Ensure a tape
measure is used
to square up unit!
Important:
Before securing the back
it is necessary to square
up the unit.
You can do this by
measuring between
XX - XX and YY - YY
ensuring these are the
same (DIAG 1).
If they are not (DIAG 2)
Apply slight pressure as
indicated (DIAG 3) until
they are the same.
Step 18
Inserting back panel.
Stand the unit on its
top to slide the back
panel into the
grooves.
Note: Ensure that the
back panel is sitting
firmly inside the grooves
before continuing to
step 19.
Measure to
external corners
Plain chipboard
surface.
8827
8827
CAUTION!
!
Two people required to
lift the unit up.
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 21
Stand unit upright to
attach the trims
Locate the notch on
the trim into the grooves
in the end panels.
To insert trims use a
hammer, place a
cardboard packing piece
between the hammer
and trims to
protect the trims.
Ensure that the trims
are inserted fully.
Step 20
Attach backpanel to
bottom
Use the panel pin guide
when locating the panel
pins. This will hold the
panel pins vertical and
ensure the correct
distance from the edge.
E
E
E
x12
J
J
x1
8827
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 22
a: With help, slot door
hinges onto hinge plates.
Ensure screw on hinge
slides into the slot on
hingeplate.
See Diagrams 1, 2 and 3.
Hanging doors
b: Tighten screw shown
to lock hinges in
position.
See ‘Hinge adjustment’
page if the doors
need adjusting.
Repeat on door
B
B
B
Underside view
Ensure the underside of screw
B slides into slot on hingeplate.
Hinge correctly attached to
hingeplate.
Hinge incorrectly attached to
hingeplate.
A
B
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
8818
8833
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 23
a: To move doors up
or down: loosen screws
shown and move doors
to suit.
Re-tighten screws.
Hinge adjustment
b: To move doors in or
out: loosen screw
shown and move doors
to suit.
Re-tighten screws.
c: To move doors left
or right: loosen or
tighten screw as shown.
Be careful not to fully
unscrew.
A
B
C
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Assembly Instructions
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Locate drawers
Step 24
For this step we
recommend you follow
the helpful hints page.
2nd Hole
N
Detailed View
(x6)
N
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