Argos 280/0332 User manual

MADE IN
BRITAIN
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Assembly Instructions - Important: Retain these instructions
for future reference
More help is available throughout this
booklet by scanning in the QR codes
or typing in the links
WARNING!
In order to prevent overturning, this product must be
used with the 2 wall attachment devices provided
WARNING!
NOT SUITABLE
FOR CHILDREN
UNDER 6
YEARS OF AGE
Dimensions
Width - 120cm
Depth - 49cm
Height - 72cm
Desk
Issue 20 - 11/10/17
478/9444
280/0332
247/7167
238/3615
246/5818
268/6965
565/7135
275/6297
497/1757
247/3848
462/7290
274/6616
246/4950
501/2127
278/6652
462/7434
459/4581
820/1100

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
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Care and maintenance
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.
When applicable, remove any protective film
from the panels before they are used
• 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.
• Regularly check all fastenings
to ensure that they are properly
tightened.
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 24kgs.
Please lift with care.
• Assembly to be carried out by
a competent adult only.
• 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.
• During assembly children
should be kept away from the
product due to possible risk of
injury.
• Installation shall only be
carried out exactly according to
the manufacturer’s instructions
- otherwise a safety risk can
occur if incorrectly installed.
• 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.
• WARNING: To prevent
possible overbalancing this unit
must be secured to a wall
using the 2 overbalance
protector kits supplied.
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.
• Do not use this item if any
components are missing or
damaged.

Components - Panels
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Please check you have all the panels listed below When applicable, remove any
protective film before use
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1
4
23
5
8
13
7
6
Drawer Back (W317-124)
(31.7 x 12.4cm) x 3 Drawer Base (T328-317)
(32.8 x 31.7cm) x 3
Back (X646-375)
(64.6 x 37.5cm)
Left Side (D2785D)
(70.6 x 35.3cm)
Right Side (D2786D)
(70.6 x 35.3cm)
Bookcase End (D2787D)
(70.6 x 18.6cm) x 2
Shelf (D2788D)
(39.4 x 18.2cm) x 3
Rail (D2790D)
(34.9 x 8cm)
12
11
Plinth (D2789D)
(34.9 x 9.2cm) Drawer Front (D2791E)
(34.5 x 19.6cm) x 3
9
10
Top (D2784D)
(120 x 49cm)
Left Drawer Side (W320-124LH)
(32 x 12.4cm) x 3
Right Drawer Side (W320-124RH)
(32 x 12.4cm) x 3

Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases
more fittings may be supplied than are required.
Components - Fittings
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A
Wooden dowel (F22) x 8
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 14
C
D
Large locking cam
nut (F900) x 8
E
Small locking cam
nut (F3) x 6
F
IG
40mm Screw (F910) x 16
H
NL
O
M
25mm Screw (F50) x 3
J
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
Handle (F631) x 3
Nail (F51) x 11
Knock-in Peg (F171GY) x 12
Wedgefix (F639) x 6
Drawer runner (F1004) x 6
K
9mm Screw (F73) x 12
9mm Screw (F74) x 6
Plastic Nail (F91) x 8
Strap
Screw Washer x 2
Overbalance protector kit (F269) x 2
Tools required
Rule
Scissors
Hammer
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
Electric drill
(do not use for
fitting screws)

Assembly Instructions
4
Step 1
8
x 3
x 3
x 3
x 3
B
B
B
F
F
FF
910
Step 2
Prepare the 3 drawer
fronts
Screw 2 metal dowels
into each of the drawer
fronts .
Note: Tighten the metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
B
8
Prepare the drawer
sides
Insert a small locking
cam nut into the hole
shown on the left drawer
side and the right
drawer side .
Note: The arrow on the
locking cam nut must
point towards the hole in
the edge of the panel.
Step 3
F
9
10
Attach the drawer
sides to the drawer
fronts
Push the left drawer sides
. and right drawer sides
. onto the back of the
drawer fronts .
Turn the small locking
cam nuts on the left
drawer side and right
drawer side .
Note: Turn the locking
cam nuts clockwise
to secure panels - more
than 1/2 a turn.
9
10
8
F
F
9
10
9
10
B
B
8
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Drawer Assembly

N
Assembly Instructions
5
Step 4
N
Fit the drawer base
Slide the drawer base
down the grooves in the
drawer sides and
and down into the
groove in the drawer
front .
Step 5
Fit the drawer back
Fit the drawer back
between the drawer
sides and .
Make sure that the
drawer base fits into
the groove in the drawer
back .
Hold the drawer back
in position and tap the
knock-in pegs
through the holes in the
drawer sides and .
Step 6
12
9 10
8
11
9 10
12
11
11
N
Attach the handles
Attach a handle to
each of the drawer fronts
. using screw .
Note: Do not
overtighten the screw.
D
H
8
9 10
Step 7
Fit the wedgefixes
Turn the drawer
assemblies over and
slide 2 wedgefixes
into the front and back
grooves, as shown, and
tighten up the screws.
M
x 3
x 3
x 3
N
N
x 3
M
M
M
12
9
10
11
9
10
12
D
H
8
8
Important: Make sure
that the drawer assembly
is square before fitting
the wedgefixes.

Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
A
Assembly Instructions
6
Step 8
E
E
Finished
front edge
K
J
Prepare the left side
a: Place 3 runners on
the left side as
shown. 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
fit the 2nd screw into
the corresponding hole
in the left side .
Insert 2 large locking
cam nuts into the left
side .
Note: The arrow on the
locking cam nuts must
point towards the hole in
the edge of the panel.
Tap a wooden dowel
into the left side .
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
1
K
K
1
J
J
E
a:
b:
10mm
A
E
1
A
1
K
J
K
J
K
J
K
K
K
1
1
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Fitting Ball Bearing Runners

Main unit
colour
Finished
top edge
A
A
A
Assembly Instructions
7
L
Step 9
Step 10
Prepare the plinth and
the rail
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the plinth .
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the rail .
A
A
6
7
Prepare the right side
a: Place 3 runners on
the right side as
shown. 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
fit the 2nd screw into
the corresponding hole
in the right side .
Insert 2 large locking
cam nuts into the
right side .
Note: The arrow on the
locking cam nuts must
point towards the hole in
the edge of the panel.
Tap a wooden dowel
into the right side .
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
2
K
K
2
J
J
E
2
A
2
Finished
front edge
K
J
Finished
front edge
a:
b:
K
J
K
J
K
J
K
K
K
E
E
Finished
front edge
2
2
A
A
Note: The rail may be
plain chipboard or its
colour may differ from
the main unit colour.
Note: The plinth will
be finished with the
main unit colour on
one surface.
Plain chipboard
surface
(349 x 80mm)
(349 x 92mm)
6
7

G
G
Main unit
colour
Assembly Instructions
8
Step 11
Step 12
Finished
top edge
6
7
Fit the plinth and the
rail to the right side
Push the plinth onto
the right side and
secure it with screw .
Push the rail onto the
right side and secure
it with screw .
2
6
G
2
7
G
2
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the unit and secure
it with 2 screws .
Step 13
G
1
G
G
1
Fit 4 plastic nails
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each side and as
shown.
I
1 2
I
I
Note: Support the rail
until the left side has been
fitted in the next step.
I
I
1
2

Prepare the 2
bookcase ends
Insert 2 large locking
cam nuts into each
bookcase end .
Tap a wooden dowel
into each bookcase end
. .
A
Assembly Instructions
9
L
Step 14
Step 15
3
3
E
A
Fit the back
a: Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x to x
equals y to y.
b: Place the back
down onto the unit,
making sure that it is
flush with the bottom of
the rail .
Nail down the sides
and along the bottom
edge of the back .
Note: Nails should be
spaced about 150mm
apart.
13
7
13
C
The measurement from top corner X to bottom corner X must be
equal to the measurement from top corner Y to bottom corner Y
a:
b:
y
y
x
13
7
inside
surface
E
E
x 2
3
x
C
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Squaring up a Chest and tting the Back Panel

G
G
G
G
G
G
Assembly Instructions
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Step 16
Step 17
G
Fit the shelves to the
bookcase ends
Attach the 3 shelves
to the bookcase ends
using 12 screws .
5
3
G
G
G
G
G
G
3
3
5
inside
surface
plain
chipboard
surface
5
plain
chipboard
surface
5
plain
chipboard
surface
Fit 4 plastic nails
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each bookcase end
as shown.
I
3
I
I
3
3
I
I

Assembly Instructions
11
L
Step 18
Step 19
Prepare the top
Screw 8 metal dowels
into the top .
B
4
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
4
Drawers on the left
Drawers on the right
Choose desk layout
Before going onto the
next step, decide which
way around you would
like your desk to be.
Place the 2 assemblies
where the desk will be
used, so that the unit
does not have to be
moved once the top
panel has been secured
into place.

Assembly Instructions
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Step 20
Fit the top
Lift the top and push
the 8 metal dowels
fitted to the top down
into the holes in the top
edge of the sides and
bookcase ends ,
and .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 8 large
locking cam nuts
fitted to the sides and
bookcase end panels ,
. and .
Note: Turn the large
locking cam nuts as
far as they will go - more
than 1/2 a turn.
1
32
E
B
E
4
E
B
1 2
3
4
1
2
3
3
4

Assembly Instructions
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L
Step 21
Attach the
strap to the unit
Attach the
strap to the wall
Wall fixing
(not supplied)
Washer
Strap
Strap WasherWasher
Screw
OO
Example
Screw
(not supplied)
Fit the 2 overbalance
protector kits
To prevent possible
overbalancing this unit
must be secured to a
suitable wall by fitting of
the 2 overbalance
protector kits , 1 at
each side the unit.
Wall fixings are not
supplied as they will
need to suit the wall
type.
Note: Take care when
drilling the wall that you
do not drill into any
pipes, wires etc.
If in doubt, consult an
expert.
O
WARNING!
In order to prevent overturning
this product must be used with the
2 wall attachment devices provided
See the next page for a guide
to wall mounting and fixings

Important note:
Important: When drilling into walls always
check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc.
If plastic wall plugs
are supplied with your
product:
- these are only suitable for
use in masonry walls.
If you are in any doubt about
the correct wall plugs for
your wall, seek professional
advice.
Failure of the product due to
using incorrect fixings is the
responsibility of the installer.
Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used
are suitable for supporting your unit. Consult a qualifed
tradesperson if you are unsure.
Hints:
1: General rule: Always use a larger screw and wall plug
if you are not sure.
2: Ensure you use the recommended drill bit to match the wall
plug and hole size.
3: Ensure you drill the hole horizontally, do not force the drill or
enlarge the hole.
4: Take extra care when drilling high walls, ceilings and ceramic
tiles. Ensure wall plugs are inserted beyond the thickness of
the ceramic tiles to avoid the tiles splitting or cracking.
5: Ensure wall plugs are well fitted and are a tight fit in the
drilled hole.
Types of walls You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your
walls are made of brick, breeze block, concrete, stone or wood.
Generally aerated blocks should not
be used to support heavy loads, use
a specialist fitting in this case. For light
loads, general purpose wall plugs can
be used.
For use with plasterboard partitions or
hollow wooden doors.
For use with walls stuck with
plasterboard. The hammer fixing allows
it to be fixed to the wall rather than the
plasterboard. Always check the fixing
is secure to the retaining wall.
For use when attaching light loads on
to plasterboard partitions.
For use when fitting or supporting
heavy loads such as shelving, wall
cabinets and coat racks.
For use with heavier loads such as TV
& HiFi speakers and satelite dishes etc.
No.1 “General Purpose” wall plug No.3 “Cavity Fixing” wall plug No.5 “Hammer Fixing” wall plug
No.2 “Plasterboard” wall plug
No.4 “Cavity Fixing-Heavy Duty”
wall plug
No.6 “Shield Anchor” wall plug
Heavy loads
A Guide to Wall Mounting & Fixings
Care &
Maintenance
Safety: Always check the fitting
and location to ensure your safety
in and around the home.
Fitting: From time to time check
the fitting to ensure the wall plugs
or screws do not become loose.
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If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, please visit www.argos-support.co.uk
or email: [e-mail] (quoting your original order number)
Alternatively, call the Spares Helpline on: 0370 112 1928.
For any other queries please contact the Customer Helpline on: 0345 640 2020
Assembly Instructions
Step 22
Fit the drawers
Starting with the bottom
drawer, slide both the
runners forward and
locate the drawer
sides and
between them, lining up
the holes in the drawer
wrap with the 2nd
'threaded' holes in the
runners .
Working from the inside
of the drawer, insert 2
screws through the
drawer sides and out into
the 2nd threaded hole in
the runner.
Assembly is complete
L
J
J
2nd threaded
hole
J
L
9 10
L
L
Warning: The
unit is heavy.
Lift with care.
Note: Do not overtighten the screws.
If they catch on the runner you may
need to loosen them slightly.
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9
10
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