Argos Attalia 617/3742 User manual

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Attalia - Desk
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 - 09/04/13
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
ALR2859
617/3742
Dimensions
Width - 74.5cm
Depth - 39.5cm
Height - 73.5cm

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• 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
bracket supplied.
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 14.5kgs.
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.

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
80%
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Left Drawer Side (W453LH)
(330 x 95mm)
Right Drawer Side (W453RH)
(330 x 95mm)
1
4
6
5
32
10
7 8 9Drawer Back (W549)
(678 x 95mm)
Drawer Base (T549)
(689 x 327mm)
Left Side (D2170A)
(718 x 394mm)
Drawer Front (D2172A)
(707 x 123mm)
Right Side (D2171A)
(718 x 394mm)
Top (D2317A)
(745 x 395mm)
Modesty (D2318A)
(710 x 280mm)
Cross Rail (D2319A)
(710 x 95mm)

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 4
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 12
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 10
E
Small locking
nut (F3) x 2
F
G H I
Rule Scissors Hammer
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
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
L
J
9mm Screw (F74) x 2
K
Handle (F319) x 1
9mm Screw (F73) x 4
Drawer runner (F1004) x 2
Electric drill
(do not use for
fitting screws)
Bracket (F327) x 1
13mm Screw (F79) x 1
25mm Screw (F50) x 2
Knock-in Peg (F171) x 4

Assembly Instructions
4
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
B
Step 2
Prepare the drawer
fronts
Screw 2 metal dowels
into the holes shown on
the back of the drawer
front .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
B
6
Prepare the drawer
sides
Insert a small locking
nut into the hole
shown on the left drawer
side and right drawer
side .
Note: Arrow on locking
nut must point towards
hole in edge of panel.
Step 3
F
7
8
Attach the drawer
sides to the drawer
front
Push the left drawer side
. and right drawer side
. onto the back of the
drawer front .
Turn the small locking
nuts on the left
drawer side and right
drawer side .
Note: Turn the locking
nuts clockwise to
secure panels - more
than 1/2 a turn.
7
8
6
F
F
7
8
F
FF
78
B
B
F
6
Small groove
7
8
Note: Due to the manufacturing process, the holes for the
locking nut can be on either surface of the drawer sides.
Note: The locking nuts can be on
either surface of the drawer sides.
Make sure that the small groove
is on the inside, as shown.
B
B
6
80%

C
C
Assembly Instructions
5
Step 4
6
7
8
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
10
7 8
6
9
7 8
10
9
9
C
7 8
Attach the handle
Attach a handle to the
drawer front using 2
screws .
6
K
J
10
6
7
8
10
9
C
C
J
J
K

Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
6
Step 7
A
Prepare the left side
a: Place a runner on
the 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
fit the 2nd screw into
the corresponding hole
in the left side .
c: Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the left side
. .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut 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.
Screw 3 metal dowels
into the left side .
Finished
front edge
I
L
I
L
I
L
2
I
L
2
2
I
a:
b:
c:
E
E
B
B
B
2
2
2
A
E
B
2
2
E
10mm
A

A
Assembly Instructions
7
Step 8
Prepare the right side
a: Place a runner on
the right 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
fit the 2nd screw into
the corresponding hole
in the right side .
c: Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the right
side .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut 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.
Screw 3 metal dowels
into the right side .
L
3
I
L
3
3
I
A
E
B
3
3
I
L
I
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
E
B
E
B
B
Finished
front edge
3
3
3
Finished
front edge
I
L
a:
b:
c:

Assembly Instructions
8
Step 9
Prepare the cross rail
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the cross rail .
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the cross rail
. .
E
E
A
A
Finished
front edge
A
5
E
5
5
Join the right side and
cross rail
Push the cross rail
onto the right side .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the large locking
nut fitted to the cross
rail .
Note: Turn the large
locking nut as far as it
will go - more than 1/2 a
turn.
Step 10
Prepare the modesty
Insert 4 large locking
nuts into the modesty
. .
Step 11
5
3
E
5
E
E
E
E
E
E
44
plain chipboard surface
plain chipboard surface
3
B
E
5
plain chipboard surface

Assembly Instructions
9
Step 12
3
Note: The top edge of
the modesty and right
side must be flush.
Fit the modesty
Push the modesty
onto the right side .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 2 large
locking nuts fitted to
the modesty .
Note: Support the
modesty until the left
side has been fitted in
the next step.
E
4
3
4
Step 13
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the modesty
and cross rail .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 3 large
locking nuts fitted to
the modesty and
cross rail .
Stand the unit up.
E
2
4
5
4
5
4
5
Warning: The
unit is heavy.
Lift with care.
Prepare the top
Screw 4 metal dowels
into the top .
B
B
B
B
B
1
Finished
front edge
Support the
modesty
Step 14
4
plain chipboard surface
plain chipboard surface
2

Assembly Instructions
10
Step 15
Fit the drawer
Slide both of the runners
. forward and locate
the drawer sides and
. between them, lining
up the holes in the
drawer sides 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.
Note: Do not overtighten
the screws .
If they catch on the
runner you may need to
loosen them slightly.
H
L
2nd threaded
hole
L
H
7
8
H
Step 16
Fit the top
Lower the top down
onto the unit.
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 4 large
locking nuts fitted to
the left side and right
side .
E
1
2
3
H
H
7
8
1
2
3

Assembly Instructions
11
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
ALR2859
Step 17
Fit the bracket
To prevent possible
overbalancing, we
recommend that this unit
is secured to a suitable
wall by use of the
bracket fitted to a
suitable position on the
unit.
Fixings are not supplied,
as they will need to suit
the wall type and the
length of screw will
depend on the distance
from the unit to the wall.
Place the desk in its final
position and fix the
bracket to the unit
using screw .
Note: Take care when
drilling the wall that you
do not drill into any
pipes, wires etc.
If in doubt, consult an
expert.
D
G
D
D
G
Step 18
Assembly is complete
Warning: The
unit is heavy.
Lift with care.

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Attalia - Desk
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 03456 400800
Issue 2 - 15/01/15
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
ALR2859
617/3742
Dimensions
Width - 74.5cm
Depth - 39.5cm
Height - 73.5cm
Issue 2 - 15/01/15 - Overbalance Bracket replaced with Strap Kit.
Updated Helpline number.

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• 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.
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 14.5kgs.
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.
• 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
overbalance protector kit
supplied or, an alternative fixing
method of your choice.
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
80%
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 03456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Left Drawer Side (W453LH)
(330 x 95mm)
Right Drawer Side (W453RH)
(330 x 95mm)
1
4
6
5
32
10
7 8 9Drawer Back (W549)
(678 x 95mm)
Drawer Base (T549)
(689 x 327mm)
Left Side (D2170A)
(718 x 394mm)
Drawer Front (D2172A)
(707 x 123mm)
Right Side (D2171A)
(718 x 394mm)
Top (D2317A)
(745 x 395mm)
Modesty (D2318A)
(710 x 280mm)
Cross Rail (D2319A)
(710 x 95mm)

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: 03456 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 12
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 10
E
Small locking
nut (F3) x 2
F
G H I
Rule Scissors Hammer
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
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
K
J
9mm Screw (F74) x 2
Handle (F319) x 1
9mm Screw (F73) x 4
Drawer runner (F1004) x 2
Electric drill
(do not use for
fitting screws)
25mm Screw (F50) x 2
Knock-in Peg (F171) x 4
Strap Screw Washer x 2
Overbalance protector kit (F269) x 1

Assembly Instructions
4
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 03456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
B
Step 2
Prepare the drawer
fronts
Screw 2 metal dowels
into the holes shown on
the back of the drawer
front .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
B
6
Prepare the drawer
sides
Insert a small locking
nut into the hole
shown on the left drawer
side and right drawer
side .
Note: Arrow on locking
nut must point towards
hole in edge of panel.
Step 3
F
7
8
Attach the drawer
sides to the drawer
front
Push the left drawer side
. and right drawer side
. onto the back of the
drawer front .
Turn the small locking
nuts on the left
drawer side and right
drawer side .
Note: Turn the locking
nuts clockwise to
secure panels - more
than 1/2 a turn.
7
8
6
F
F
7
8
F
FF
78
B
B
F
6
Small groove
7
8
Note: Due to the manufacturing process, the holes for the
locking nut can be on either surface of the drawer sides.
Note: The locking nuts can be on
either surface of the drawer sides.
Make sure that the small groove
is on the inside, as shown.
B
B
6
80%

C
C
Assembly Instructions
5
Step 4
6
7
8
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
10
7 8
6
9
7 8
10
9
9
C
7 8
Attach the handle
Attach a handle to the
drawer front using 2
screws .
6
D
G
10
6
7
8
10
9
C
C
G
G
D

Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
6
Step 7
A
Prepare the left side
a: Place a runner on
the 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
fit the 2nd screw into
the corresponding hole
in the left side .
c: Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the left side
. .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut 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.
Screw 3 metal dowels
into the left side .
Finished
front edge
I
K
I
K
I
K
2
I
K
2
2
I
a:
b:
c:
E
E
B
B
B
2
2
2
A
E
B
2
2
E
10mm
A

A
Assembly Instructions
7
Step 8
Prepare the right side
a: Place a runner on
the right 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
fit the 2nd screw into
the corresponding hole
in the right side .
c: Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the right
side .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut 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.
Screw 3 metal dowels
into the right side .
K
3
I
K
3
3
I
A
E
B
3
3
I
K
I
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
E
B
E
B
B
Finished
front edge
3
3
3
Finished
front edge
I
K
a:
b:
c: