Argos Caspian 343/8521 User manual

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 79.5cm
Depth - 44.5cm
Height - 72cm
Caspian - 1 Drawer 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 5 - 23/01/15
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
ALR3098
343/8521
359/6645
Issue 2 - 06/11/12 - Steps 7 and 8 changed to use the 1st hole from the front of the runner.
Issue 3 - 27/08/14 - Top is now 2-sided and is now D1914B.
Runner drillings have been moved down 3mm - Left Side is now D1915B and the Right Side is now D1916B.
Updated the fittings page to show Grey Knock-in Pegs.
Issue 4 - 27/10/14 - New MK BQSP version.
Added Plastinails and Wedgefixes to kit.
New Argos codes.
Issue 5 - 23/01/15 - Overbalance Bracket replaced with Strap.
Update helpline number.

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 15kgs.
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.
• 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
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
1
80%
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 03456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Top (D1914B)
(795 x 444mm)
Modesty (D1917A)
(761 x 280mm)
Drawer Base (T455)
(739 x 327mm)
Drawer Front (D1918A)
(757 x 126mm)
Cross Rail (D1919A)
(761 x 96mm)
Left Side (D1915B)
(706 x 395mm)
2 3
Left Drawer Side (W453LH)
(330 x 95mm)
Right Drawer Side (W453RH)
(330 x 95mm)
Drawer Back (W455)
(728 x 95mm)
Right Side (D1916B)
(706 x 395mm)
4
6
7
5
8 9 10

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
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
Electric drill
(do not use for
fitting screws)
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 2
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 12
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 10
E
Small locking
nut (F3) x 2
F
C
G
K
Handle (F923) x 1
19mm Screw (F461) x 2
Drawer runner (F1004) x 2
H
M
I
9mm Screw (F74) x 2 9mm Screw (F73) x 4
L
J
Knock-in Peg (F171GY) x 4
Plastic Nail (F91) x 4
Wedgefix (F639) 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
Prepare the drawer
front
Screw 2 metal dowels
into the drawer front .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
B
5
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 1
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 .
Step 2
B
B
B
F
FF
89
B
B
F
5
Small groove
8
9
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.
Step 3
5
F
8
9
F
8
9
5
8
9

Assembly Instructions
5
Step 4
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
7
8 9
5
10
8 9
7
10
10
C
8 9
Attach the handle
Attach the handle
to the drawer front
using 2 screws .
Step 7
5
5
9
8
7
5
9
7
8
C
C
C
C
D
G
10
G
G
D
5
Fit the wedgefixes
Turn the drawer
assembly over and slide
4 wedgefixes into the
front and back grooves,
as shown, and tighten up
the screws.
J
J
J
J
J
J

2
2
2
Assembly Instructions
6
Step 8
E
E
B
B
B
Finished
front edge
I
K
Finished front edge
Finished front edge
Finished front edge
a:
b:
c:
Prepare the left side
a: Place a runner on
the left side .
Slide back the top of
runner and use the 1st
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
on the left side .
c: Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the left side
. .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nuts must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
Screw 3 metal dowels
into the left side .
2
I
I
E
2
K
K
2
I
K
I
B
2
E

Assembly Instructions
7
Step 9
Prepare the right side
a: Place a runner on
the right side .
Slide back the top of
runner and use the 1st
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
on the right side .
c: Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the right
side .
Screw 3 metal dowels
into the right side .
3
I
I
E
3
K
K
3
B
3
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
I
K
I
K
3
Finished
front edge
3
Finished
front edge
3
I
E
B
E
B
B

Finished
front edge
A
Assembly Instructions
8
Step 10
Prepare the cross rail
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the cross rail
. .
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the cross rail .
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
E
E
A
10mm
A
E
6
A
6
plain chipboard surface
6
Finished
front edge
E
E
E
E
plain chipboard surface
Prepare the modesty
Insert 4 large locking
nuts into the modesty
. .
Step 11
Step 12
E
4
4
Finished
front edge
B
E
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.
6
3
6
3
E
6
E

Assembly Instructions
9
Step 13
Fit the modesty
Push the modesty
onto the right side .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 2large locking
nuts fitted to the
modesty .
4
3
4
3
4
E
Note: Support the
modesty until the left
side has been fitted in
the next step.
Note: The modesty
must be flush with
the top edge of the
right side.
4
Step 14
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the modesty
and the cross rail .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 3 large
locking nuts fitted to
the modesty and
cross rail .
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each of the sides and
. .
Stand the unit up for
the next step.
2
4
4
E
6
2
6
6
L
2
3
L
LL
L
3

Assembly Instructions
10
Step 15
Step 16
Prepare the top
Screw 4 metal dowels
into the top .
B
1
B
B
B
B
1
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Fit the top
Push the top down
onto the side panels
and .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 4 large
locking nuts fitted to
the side panels and
. .
1
2
2
3
E
3
1
2
3

Assembly Instructions
11
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 03456 400800
and quote the reference numbers on the component pages.
Argos Ltd, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW
ALR3098
Step 17
H
H
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.
H
K
2nd threaded
hole
K
H
8
9
Step 18
Note: Do not overtighten the screws.
If they catch on the runner you may
need to loosen them slightly.
8
9
Fit the overbalance
protector kit
To prevent possible
overbalancing we
recommend that this unit
is secured to a suitable
wall by fitting of the
overbalance protector kit
. to the unit, or an
alternative fixing method
of your choice.
Wall fixings are not
supplied as they will
need to suit the wall
type.
Assembly is complete
Note: Take care when drilling the wall that
you do not drill into any pipes, wires etc.
If in doubt, consult an expert.
M
Attach the
strap to the unit
Attach the
strap to the wall
Wall fixing
(not supplied)
Washer
Strap
Strap WasherWasher
Screw
MM
Example
Screw
(not supplied)