Argos Malibu 617/1225 User manual

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 120cm
Depth - 49cm
Height - 72cm
Malibu - 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 9 - 22/11/13
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
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ALR2448
11/02/11 - Changes to dimensions shown on the front page.
Width now 120cm and Depth now 49cm.
29/03/11 - Added Argos codes 719/1716 and 719/1675
Issue 4 - 16/05/12 - Argos codes added.
Issue 5 - 04/09/12 - Deleted obsolete Argos codes, 630/2719 and 630/2654.
Issue 6 - 18/03/13 - Argos code added for Oak - 617/3876
Issue 7 - 23/07/13 - Argos code added - 122/7545
Issue 8 - 10/10/13 - 6 new Argos codes added and 5 obsolete ones deleted.
Issue 9 - 22/11/13 - Panels codes are now issue B due to new Black colour board.
2 cat codes that were removed for the previous issue have been added back on
to complete the final runs of those colours (Maple/Blue 719/1716 and Maple/Pink 719/1675.
173/8821
144/3642
171/7110
170/8356
181/7467
151/9514
719/1716
719/1675
617/1225
617/2107
617/1139
617/3876
305/0253
305/0260
122/7545

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 21kgs. 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.
• 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: If there is any
chance of this unit being pulled
over by children etc. it is
recommended that the unit is
secured to a wall using suitable
fixings (not supplied).
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.
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
• 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.
• From time to time check that
there are no loose screws on
this unit.
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.

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
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.
2
• 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.
• From time to time check that
there are no loose screws on
this unit.
Left Side (D0094B)
(706 x 353mm)
Drawer Divider - D0034A
145 x 249mm
waterfall
1
Top (D0096B)
(1200 x 490mm)
4
80%
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Drawer Wrap (W161)
(943 x 95mm) x 3
10
Right Side (D0095B)
(706 x 353mm)
2Bookcase End (D0097B)
(706 x 186mm) x 2
3
Shelf (D0098B)
(394 x 182mm) x 3
5
Drawer Front (D0101B)
(345 x 196mm) x 3
8
Drawer Base x 3 (T161)
(299 x 330mm)
9
Back (X731)
(626 x 373mm)
11
Rail (D0100B)
(349 x 80mm)
7
Plinth (D0099B)
(349 x 92mm)
6

Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Tools required
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.
3
• 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.
• From time to time check that
there are no loose screws on
this unit.
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 8
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 14
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 8
E
Small locking
nut (F3) x 6
F
IG
40mm Screw (F910) x 16
H
25mm Screw (F50) x 3
J
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
R (F601)
L (F600)
F599
F599
Drawer stops (F599) x 6
Runners (F600) x 3 and (F601) x 3
C
Nail holder (F149) x 1
D
Handle (F631) x 3
Nail (F51) x 9

Assembly Instructions
4
F
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Prepare drawer fronts
and wraps x 3
a: Screw 2 x metal
dowels into the holes
shown on the back of the
drawer front .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
b: Insert 2 small locking
nuts into the holes
shown on the drawer
wrap .
Note: Arrow on locking
nut must point towards
hole in edge of panel.
B
8
a:
b:
F
10
B
Assemble drawers x 3
a: Place drawer base
into the narrow slot on
the drawer wrap .
Fold wrap around the
base.
b: Turn drawer wrap
assembly over and push
onto the back of the
drawer front .
Note: Turn locking
nuts clockwise to
secure panels - more
than 1/2 a turn.
9 9
10
8
F
B
8
8
8
10
10
10
10
B
B
F
a:
b:
B
F
10
F
F
B
B
Step 1
Step 2
Note: Due to the manufacturing
process, the holes for the
locking nut can be on either
surface of the drawer wrap.
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.

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
1
E
A
Attach drawer stops
Carefully break off the 2
drawer stops (F599) from
each pair of the drawer
runners .
Push the drawer stops
fully through the drawer
wraps from the
inside.
J
SNAP!
SNAP!
F599
10
Attach the handles
Attach a handle to
each drawer front using
screw .
Note: Do not
overtighten the screw.
D
H
10
D
J
J
F599
J
F599
J
F599
J
H
Step 3
Step 4

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
A
A
Prepare left and right
side
Separate runners .
a: Push fit 3 left
runners marked ‘L’
into the holes shown on
left side .
Note: Runners must be
be fitted flat against the
panel. If necessary
gently tap into final
position.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts as shown.
Note: Arrow on locking
nut must point towards
hole in edge of panel.
Tap in wooden dowel
as shown.
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
b: Push fit 3 right
runners marked ‘R’
into the holes shown on
right side .
Insert 2 large locking
nuts as shown.
Tap in wooden dowel
as shown.
1
J
E
2
E
J
J
E
E
10mm
LF600
Finished
front edge
J
J
J
E
A
J
J
E
E
J
J
1
2
R
Finished
front edge F601
J
A
A
a:
b:
Step 5

G
G
G
A
A
Assembly Instructions
7
L
6
A
A
7
Prepare plinth and rail
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the ends of both the
plinth and rail
Note: The plinth will
be finished with the main
unit colour on one
surface.
Note: The rail may be
plain chipboard or its
colour may differ from
the main unit colour.
A
6 7
6
7
G
7
1
1
6
Main unit
colour
Main unit
colour
Main unit
colour
6
7
Fit plinth to the right
side
Attach the plinth to
the right side with the
dowel already fitted and
secure with screw .
2
6
G
Fit rail to the right
side
Attach the rail to the
right side with the
dowel already fitted and
secure with screw .
2
7
G
2
2
Finished
front edge
(349 x 80mm)(349 x 92mm)
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8

Assembly Instructions
8
Fit left side
Attach the left side to
the plinth and rail
using 2 x screws .
G
6
1
7
G
G
1
y
y
11
I
C
x
x
I
C
11
Fit back panel
a: Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x to x
equals y to y.
b: Place the back
onto the unit 5mm down
from the top of the side
panels.
Use the nail guide to
hold the nails vertical
and at the correct
distance whilst you nail
down the sides of the
back .
Note: Nails should
be spaced about 150mm
apart.
I
C
11
11
11
5mm
6
7
Step 9
Step 10 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:

Assembly Instructions
9
L
G
G
G
G
G
GG
3
3
Prepare the 2
bookcase ends
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into each
bookcase end .
Tap a wooden dowel
into the end of each
bookcase end .
E
A
Fit shelves
Attach 3 shelves to
the bookcase ends
using 12 x screws .
A
E
E
3
A
E
E
3
G
G
G
G
G
G
3
3
5
5
5
5
3
Finished
surface
inside
surface
inside
surface
inside
surface
Step 11
Step 12

Assembly Instructions
10
Fit plinth to the
upright
Attach plinth to the
upright using the
dowel already fitted and
secure with screw .
8
2
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.
Prepare top panel
a: Screw 8 x metal
dowels into the holes
on the top .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panel.
B
4
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
4
Step 13
Step 14

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
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
11 ALR2448
1
L
Fit top
2 people are needed
here
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 nuts fitted to
the sides and bookcase
end panels ,
and .
Note: Turn the large
locking nuts as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
1
3
2
E
B
E
4
E
B
Insert drawers
Lift front of drawer whilst
inserting to overcome
the ‘stop’ system.
Note: To ensure that
your drawers run
smoothly, spray a small
amount of furniture
polish into the grooves.
Assembly is complete
Warning: The
desk is heavy.
Lift with care.
4
1
3
3
2
1 2
3
Step 15
Step 16
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