Argos Ellie 244/7472 User manual

Assembly Instructions -Please keep for future reference 244/7472
Dimensions
Width - 200cm
Depth - 100cm
Height - 93cm
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Ellie Bed Frame
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800
Version 1 Date: 05/05/14
Argos Ltd. MK9 2NW

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WARNING
IMPORTANT! KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• This child’s bed conforms to BS8509:2008 + A1:2011 & EN 71-3
• Follow the information on the warnings appearing on the bed and do not remove the warning label.
• This product is intended for children in the age range of 7-12 years. The maximum loading is 70 kgs.
• The use of water or sleep flotation mattress is prohibited.
• Prohibit more than one person on bed and do not stand on the product.
• Do not allow children horseplay on the bed and jumping on the bed as this could cause damage
to the frame and possible risk of serious injury.
• Periodically check and ensure that the components and all assembly fastenings are in their proper
position and that care should be taken that no fittings are looses.
• During assembly children should be kept away from the product due to possible risk of injury.
• Unwrap all packaging materials and place the components on top of the carton box or on clean
floor to prevent it from scratching.
• Tools not included.
• This product should only be used on firm, level ground.
• Make sure the base remains in contact with the ground.
• Not suitable for children under 4 years.
• Do not place this child’s bed near heat sources, windows, blind cords, curtain pulls, other strings or
• Assembly to be carried out by a competent adult only.
cords and other furniture.
• Do not use this child’s bed if any part is broken, torn or missing.
• The recommended mattress size is L190 x W90 cm.
• Place the bed tight to any wall or have a gap of 300mm between the wall and the side of the bed.

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Important –Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
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.
• Check you have all the
components and tools listed on
the following pages.
• 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.
• During assembly 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.
• To reduce
the likelihood of
damaging your
product please
ensure that your
power drill is set on a low torque
setting.
• Do not use this item if any
components are missing or
damaged.
• Parts of the assembly will be
easier with 2~3 people.
• During assembly children
should be kept away from the
product due to possible risk of
injury.
• 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.
Care and maintenance
Skin contact: Remove
contamination by washing with
soap and water. This procedure
should also be followed prior to
eating and drinking.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately
with clean water for 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
If swallowed: Seek medical
advice immediately.
Glue safety - Take care when using glue, please follow the advice below
• Assemble all parts and bolts
loosely during assembly, only
once the product is complete
should you fully tighten the bolts
• Regularly check and ensure
that all bolts and fittings are
tightend properly.
Handy Hints
• Argos Ltd. MK9 2 NW. • This product is intended for
children in the age range of
7-12 years.
• Maximum load: 70 kgs.
• Assembly of this product must
be carried out by a competent
adult.
IMPORTANT: RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Safety and Care Advice
Important –Please read these instructions fully before startingassembly

Components -Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800
Head board top panel (97.8 x 14.1cm) 1Foot board top panel (97.8 x 4cm) 8
Foot board support panel (87.4 x 4cm)
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Central support (160 x 24cm)
10
Central panel
(194.2 x 8cm)
11 Side panel x 2
(192 x 14.5cm)
12
Head board (87.5 x 51cm)
2
Head board right leg (78.5 x 5cm)
3
Head board left leg (78.5 x 5cm)
4
Foot board (87.4 x 33.5cm)
5
Foot board left leg (47.5 x 5cm)
6
Foot board right leg (47.5 x 5cm)
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Pilot holes for
guidance only
Pilot holes for guidance only
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Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
Tools required
Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more fittings
may be supplied than are required.
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Components - Fittings
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Phillips screwdriver
(medium & large)
Flatblade screwdriver
(medium)
Small
hammer
Ruler/tape
measure
Drill
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or glue)
7mm Suitable drill bit
(for use with wall plug)
The screws length is measured from the head to the point (30mm screw shown).
14mm Screw x 12
H
B
DE
G
F
15mm Locking nut x 4
43mm Locking pin x 4
J
Central board bracket x 2
I
K L
Glue x 1
A
40mm Dowel x 17
C
90mm Screw x 18
Screw cover x 18
50mm Screw x 6
Corner bracket x 4
M
25mm Screw x 8
15mm Screw x 32 Nut cover x 4

Insert Dowel into the
Head board right leg
and Head board left leg
.
Use Screws to fix the
Head board right leg
and Head board left leg
onto the Head board
panel .
A
A
A
A
A
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
A
A
A
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
1
c: Screw Locking pins
into the Head board
top panel .
E
1
Note: Insert Locking pins
as far as shown.
Do not over tighten.
2
A
2
2
2
33
4
3
4
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
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a:
Assembly Instructions
Step 1
b:
c:
Attaching head board
Insert Dowel into the
Head board .
Use Screw covers to
cover the screw heads.
E
E
E
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Continued on next page.
a: Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes.
b:
Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes and the joint’s
surface.
2
B

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A
B
d: Position the Head
board top panel onto
the Head board .
Use a screwdriver to turn
Locking nuts clockwise
to lock.
2
3
4
F
F
J
F
1
Attaching foot board
a: Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes.
Insert Dowel into the
Foot board support panel
.
9
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
9
F
F
2
1
B
3
4
d:
Assembly Instructions
Step 1 - continued
Continued on next page.
a:
Step 2
Insert Locking nuts into
the Head board right leg
and Head board left
leg .
L
L
Use Nut covers to
cover the nut heads.
L

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c: Screw Locking pins
into the Foot board
top panel .
E
Note: Insert Locking pins
as far as shown.
Do not over tighten.
B
Position the Foot board
right leg ,Foot board
left leg and Foot
board support panel
onto the Foot board .
5
5
5
9
9
6
6
6
6
7
Use Scews to fix the
Foot board left leg
and the Foot board right
leg onto the Foot
board .
7
A
B5
B
B
A
A
C
C
C
D
D
D
C
C
D
7
7
E
E
E
b:
c:
Assembly Instructions
b: Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes and the joint’s
surface.
Continued on next page.
Step 2 - continued
Insert Dowel into the
Foot board right leg
and Foot board left leg
.
A
Use Screw covers to
cover the screw heads.
D
8
8

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Position the Foot board
top panel onto the
unit.
d:
Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes and the joint’s
surface.
Insert Locking nuts into
the Foot board right leg
and Foot board left
leg .
Use a screwdriver to turn
Locking nuts clockwise
to lock.
F
F
Use Nut covers to
cover the nut heads.
L
A
B
a: Place a small amount
of Glue into the dowel
holes.
Attaching side panel
A
A
Step 3
Step 2 - continued
a:
X 2
d:
B
12
Insert Dowel into the
Side panel .
A
12
A
B
B
B
9
J
F
9
Assembly Instructions
Continued on next page.
Step 2 - continued
Step 3
8
8
7
6
7
6
B
F
F
L
L
B

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Use Screw covers to
cover the screw heads.
b: Place a small amount
of Glue into the joint’s
surface.
C
C
C
C
C
Use Screw to fix the
Side panels onto the
Head board .
12
b:
12
12
12
2
2
2
B
B
c:
5
5
5
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
D B
c: Place a small amount
of Glue into the joint’s
surface.
C
Use Screw to fix the
Foot board onto the
unit.
B
Position the Foot board
onto the unit.
Use Screw covers to
cover the screw heads.
Assembly Instructions
Step 3 - continued
Position the Side panels
onto the Head board
.
12
12
D
D
D
D
D
B
12
B
12

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K
K K
K
J
J
a:
H
G
11
11
11
Attaching central
support
Attaching corner
brackets
a: Use Screws(6pcs)
to fix the Central board
brackets onto the
Central panel .
G
H
KK
J
X 4
Continued on next page.
Step 5
Step 4
Assembly Instructions
b:
b: Use Screws to fix
the Central support
onto the Central panel
.
I
11
10
11
10
I
I
I
I
I
I
Use Screws(32 pcs)
to fix the Corner brackets
onto the unit.
H
H
G
G

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c: Use Screws(6 pcs)
to fix the Central panel
onto the Head board
panel and Foot board
.
Hc:
2
5
11
H
2
5
11
H
11
2 5
Step 5 - continued
Assembly Instructions
Step 6
Note: With help, place
the unit in the intended
position.
Note: Before use allow
the glue to dry for 24
hours and make sure the
unit is secure.
Finishing the unit

If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800
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Spreading the slats evenly
onto the bed frame.
Fix the slats to the
slatholders using screws
.
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Step 7
Assembly Instructions
Note: The slats are
supplied separately.
Additional step to fix the
slats.
Assembly is complete.
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Slats
Distances are
approximate.
12.5mm
54.5mm