Argos Athina 500 Tall Cupboard User manual

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 50cm
Depth - 59cm
Height - 200cm
Athina - 500 Tall Cupboard
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
Issue 1 - 04/01/10
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
608/0794
608/0914
608/0859
608/0976
ALR2457

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 51kgs.
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.
• 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).
• 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).
• Parts of the assembly will be
easier with 2 people.
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.
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.
• 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: It is
recommended that this unit is
secured to a wall using the
brackets supplied.
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.
bracket supplied

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
1
80%
x 3
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Plinth (D0322A)
(470 x 150mm)
Shelf (D0320A)
(469 x 427mm) x 2
2
Horizontal (D0319A)
(470 X 499mm) x 3
3
4
5
Left Side (D0328A)
(2000 X 570mm)
Right Side (D0329A)
(2000 X 570mm)
6
7
Back (X741)
(1848 x 480mm)
Small Door (D0317A)
(716 x 497mm)
Large Door (D0330A)
(1126 x 497mm)
8

Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Tools required
3
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 20
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 14
C
D
Shelf support (F110) x 8
E F
G H I
Rule Scissors Hammer Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
Nail (F51) x 8
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
J
Electric drill
Large locking
nut (F900) x 14
Bracket (F945) x 2
J
13mm Screw (F79) x 1
K
13mm Screw (F63) x 813mm Screw (F79) x 2
K
Hinge (F852) x 4
LHandle (F847a ) x 2
aLHandle Screw (F847b) x 4
b
Door Buffer (F137) x 4
Hinge Plate
(F853) x 4

Assembly Instructions
4
F
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
Choose which way
you would like the
doors to open
You can fit the doors to
the left side or right side.
If you would
like your doors
to open this
way, fit the
hinge plates to
the left side
If you would like
your doors to
open this way,
fit the hinge
plates to the
right side
Step 2
B
1
J
Step 3
a:
b:
J
Prepare the left side
a: Refer to step 1 and if
required, fit 4 hinge
plates onto the left
side , making sure
that the slot is facing
towards the front edge.
b: Screw 7 metal
dowels into the holes
shown on the left side
. .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
1
B
1
Fit a bracket to the
left side
Fit a bracket to the
left side , 10mm down
from the top edge, see
diagram.
Secure the bracket
using screw .
Note: The bracket must
be flush with the back
edge of the panel.
1
F
F
H
80%
x 3
J
B
B
B
B
B
J
J
J
B
F
F
H
10mm
1
1
B

Assembly Instructions
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
Rebated Edge
F73
COVERED EDGE
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
F1004
When you insert F900,
make sure the arrow is
pointing towards the hole
in the edge of the panel.
F900
F73
F1004
COVERED EDGE
5
Step 4
Step 5
2
J
J
Prepare the right side
a: Refer to step 1 and if
required, fit 4 hinge
plates onto the right
side , making sure
that the slot is facing
towards the front edge.
b: Screw 7 metal
dowels into the holes
shown on the right side
. .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
2
B
2
F
F
H
Fit 2 brackets to the
right side
Fit a bracket to the
right side , 10mm
down from the top edge,
see diagram.
Secure the bracket
using screw .
Note: The bracket must
be flush with the back
edge of the panel.
2
F
F
H
B
B
B
B
B
B
J
J
J
J
2
2
Front
edge
Fit a bracket to the
left side
Fit a bracket to the
left side , 10mm down
from the top edge, see
diagram.
Secure each bracket
using screw .
Note: The bracket must
be flush with the edge of
the panel.
1
F
F
H
F
H
10mm
10mm
B

A
A
A
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
Rebated Edge
F73
COVERED EDGE
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
F1004
When you insert F900,
make sure the arrow is
pointing towards the hole
in the edge of the panel.
F900
F73
F1004
COVERED EDGE
6
Prepare the 3
horizontals
Insert 4 large locking
nuts into each
horizontal as shown.
Note: Arrow on locking
nut must point towards
hole in edge of panel.
Tap 6 wooden dowels
into each horizontal
as shown.
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
Step 6
Step 7
C
C
C
3
Fit the 3 horizontals
to the right side
Push the horizontals
onto the right side .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 2 large
locking nuts fitted to
each horizontal .
Note: Turn the large
locking nuts as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
Step 8
B
4
C
2
3
2
C
3
C
10mm
A
C
C
5
Prepare the plinth
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the plinth
as shown.
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the plinth as
shown.
C
A
3
3
3
3
A
A
A
A
A
CC
C
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
2
3
A
5
5

Assembly Instructions
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
Rebated Edge
F73
COVERED EDGE
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
F1004
When you insert F900,
make sure the arrow is
pointing towards the hole
in the edge of the panel.
F900
F73
F1004
COVERED EDGE
7
Fit the plinth to the
right side
Push the plinth onto
the right side , as
shown.
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the large locking
nut fitted to the
plinth , as shown.
Note: Turn the large
locking nut as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
Step 9
C
Step 10
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the assembly.
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 7 large
locking nuts fitted to
the 3 horizontals and
plinth .
Note: Turn the large
locking nuts as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
1
C
C
C
5
2
5
5
3
3
5
2
5
1
3
3

Assembly Instructions
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
Rebated Edge
F73
COVERED EDGE
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
F1004
When you insert F900,
make sure the arrow is
pointing towards the hole
in the edge of the panel.
F900
F73
F1004
COVERED EDGE
8
Fit the back
a: Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x to x
equals y to y.
b: Slide the back
into the grooves along
the left and right
sides, as shown.
c: Secure the back
by tapping 4 nails
down into the back edge
of the top horizontal
and 4 nails into the
back edge of the bottom
horizontal .
Stand the unit up for
the next stage.
Step 11
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:
c:
y
yy
x
1 2
D
8
3
3
D
8
3
1
2
1
2
x
8
8
3
D

Polystyrene
block
Assembly Instructions
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
Rebated Edge
F73
COVERED EDGE
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
F1004
When you insert F900,
make sure the arrow is
pointing towards the hole
in the edge of the panel.
F900
F73
F1004
COVERED EDGE
9
Step 12
Step 13
Step 7
Fit the top
Note: To make it easier
to fit the top panel, place
polystyrene blocks from
the packaging
underneath the side
panels to raise the
assembly.
Position the top onto the
unit, making sure that
the back edge of the top
is flush with the back
edge of the sides.
Secure the top using
screw through the 2
brackets fitted at the top
edge of the side panels.
H
F100mm
100mm
500mm
F
HH
H
3
Secure the unit to the
wall
Using the brackets
fitted to the back edge of
the sides and
screw the unit to the
wall.
Fixings are not supplied
as they will need to suit
the wall type, and the
length of screw will
depend on the distance
of the back of the Unit to
the wall.
Warning: Take
care when
drilling the wall
that you do not drill into
any pipes, wires etc. If in
doubt, consult an expert.
F
2
1
2
1
2
1
Ex 4
Ex 4
Fit the shelf studs
Choose the height
required for the 2
shelves.
For each shelf, push 4
shelf studs into the
holes in the side panels
. and .
E
1 2
F
F

Assembly Instructions
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
Rebated Edge
F73
COVERED EDGE
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
F1004
When you insert F900,
make sure the arrow is
pointing towards the hole
in the edge of the panel.
F900
F73
F1004
COVERED EDGE
10
Step 14
4
4
Step 15
Prepare the doors
Push fit 2 hinges into
the small door and
large door .
Secure each hinge
with 2 screws .
Note: Before securing
with the screws, make
sure that the hinges are
positioned at 90 degrees
with the front edge of the
door.
I
K
K
6
7
90
K
K
I
I
K
I
I
K
I
I
K
I
I
Fit the 2 shelves
Place the shelves
into the unit onto the
shelf studs .
4
E
6
7

Assembly Instructions
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
Rebated Edge
F73
COVERED EDGE
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
F1004
When you insert F900,
make sure the arrow is
pointing towards the hole
in the edge of the panel.
F900
F73
F1004
COVERED EDGE
Step 16
11
Drill the handle holes
in the doors
Important: Only carry
out this step if the
hinge plates have been
fitted to the left side.
Lay the small door
and large door down
onto a smooth surface.
Important: Carefully
choose which holes you
need to drill.
Check that the holes and
hinges 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
breakout.
Using the pilot hole in
the rear face of the doors
. and drill through
the holes indicated
opposite, using a 2.5mm
diameter drill.
Turn the doors and
. over and open out
the 2.5mm holes that
you have just drilled by
drilling back through
them with a 5mm drill.
6
7
Small piece of
waste wood
Drill these 2 holes in
the small door if you
have fitted the hinges
to the left side.
ONLY drill
these 2 holes
Carefully choose which 2 holes you will need to drill in each door.
This page shows the holes to drill if you
have fitted the hinges to the left side.
Do not carry out this step if you have fitted
the hinges to the right side, go to step 17.
DO NOT
drill these
holes
2
8
Drill these 2 holes in
the large door if you
have fitted the hinges
to the left side.
Small piece of
waste wood
ONLY drill
these 2 holes
DO NOT
drill these
holes
6
6
7
7
1
6 7
6
7
1

2
2
Assembly Instructions
Step 17
Assembly Instructions
Step 9
Drill the handle holes
in the doors
Important: Only carry
out this step if the
hinge plates have been
fitted to the right side.
Lay the small door
and large door down
onto a smooth surface.
Important: Carefully
choose which holes you
need to drill.
Check that the holes and
hinges 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
breakout.
Using the pilot hole in
the rear face of the doors
. and drill through
the holes indicated
opposite, using a 2.5mm
diameter drill.
Turn the doors and
. over and open out
the 2.5mm holes that
you have just drilled by
drilling back through
them with a 5mm drill.
Carefully choose which 2 holes you will need to drill in each door.
This page shows the holes to drill if you
have fitted the hinges to the right side.
Do not carry out this step if you have fitted
the hinges to the left side, go back to step 16.
Small piece of
waste wood
Drill these 2 holes in
the small door if you
have fitted the hinges
to the right side.
ONLY drill
these 2 holes DO NOT
drill these
holes
Drill these 2 holes in
the large door if you
have fitted the hinges
to the right side.
ONLY drill
these 2 holes
DO NOT
drill these
holes
6
7
6
7
Step 16
6
7
6 7
6
7
12

Assembly Instructions
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
Rebated Edge
F73
COVERED EDGE
Use 2nd hole in from front of
Runner F1004 to fit 1st F73 then
fit other F73 to match other hole.
F1004
When you insert F900,
make sure the arrow is
pointing towards the hole
in the edge of the panel.
F900
F73
F1004
COVERED EDGE
13
Step 18
screw A
a: b:
c: d:
A
screw B
KK
KK
J
J
JJ
This shows the doors being fitted to
hinge plates on the right side.
You may have fitted them to the left side.
e:
Fit doors and handles
2 people are needed
here
Note: The easiest way to
attach the doors and
. is to fit the top hinge
first, then align and fit the
other hinges.
a: Push the hinge
onto the front part of the
hinge plate .
b: Keep the hinge
FLAT against the hinge
plate as you slide it
across as far as it will go.
Tighten screw A.
c: The hinge must be
flat against the hinge
plate prior to any
adjustment.
d: The hinge must
NOT be AT AN ANGLE
to the hinge plate
when assembled.
This would indicate that
the recess at the bottom
of screw B had not
located in the slot in the
hinge plate and the hinge
would not be secure.
Remove the hinge from
the hinge plate and then
re-assemble being
careful to follow
instructions a-c.
e: Attach a handle
to the doors and
using 2 screws .
K
K
K
J
J
J
K
J
6
7
L a
6 7
L b
L a
L a
L b
L b
L b
L b
6
7

Assembly Instructions
14
Step 19
Assembly Instructions
Step 9
Step 9
Prepare the door
Push fit the 2 hinges
into the door .
Secure each hinge with
2 screws .
F
L
3
T
K
K
T
K
K
90
T
a:
b:
c:
A
A
B
C
Adjust the doors if
needed
a: Height adjustment.
Loosen screws A on
hinge plates and move
door up or down as
required.
Retighten screw A.
b: Forward and Back
adjustment.
Loosen screw B on hinge
plate and move door in
or out as required.
Retighten screw B.
c: Sideways
adjustment.
To move door ‘out’
loosen screw C.
To move door ‘in’ tighten
screw C

Assembly Instructions
15 ALR2457
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
and quote the reference numbers on the component pages.
Argos Ltd, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW
Step 20
Assembly is complete
Warning: The
unit is heavy.
Lift with care.
Fit the 4 door buffers
Stick a door buffer
onto each corner of the
doors and so that
they hit the edge of the
side panel when the door
is closed.
G
6 7
6
7
G
G
G
G

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 50cm
Depth - 59cm
Height - 200cm
Athina - 500 Tall Cupboard
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 - 25/03/11
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
608/0794
608/0914
608/0859
608/2967
608/0976
ALR2457
06/10/10 - Quantity of Shelves increased to 3 and quantity of Shelf Studs increased to 12.
25/03/11: Added Argos Code 608/2967

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 51kgs.
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.
• 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).
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.
• 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: It is
recommended that this unit is
secured to a wall using the
brackets supplied.
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
1
80%
x 3
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Plinth (D0322A)
(470 x 150mm)
Shelf (D0320A)
(469 x 427mm) x 3
2
Horizontal (D0319A)
(470 X 499mm) x 3
3
4
5
Left Side (D0328A)
(2000 X 570mm)
Right Side (D0329A)
(2000 X 570mm)
6
7
Back (X741)
(1848 x 480mm)
Small Door (D0317A)
(716 x 497mm)
Large Door (D0330A)
(1126 x 497mm)
8

Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Tools required
3
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 20
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 14
C
D
Shelf support (F110) x 12
E F
G H I
Rule Scissors Hammer Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
Nail (F51) x 8
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
J
Electric drill
Large locking
nut (F900) x 14
Bracket (F945) x 2
13mm Screw (F63) x 813mm Screw (F79) x 2
K
Hinge (F852) x 4
LHandle (F847a ) x 2
aLHandle Screw (F847b) x 4
b
Door Buffer (F137) x 4
Hinge Plate
(F853) x 4