Argos Malibu Double Cupboard MK2 User manual

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 73.5cm
Depth - 49cm
Height - 72cm
Malibu - Double Cupboard MK2
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 - 18/03/13
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
ALR2697
621/3372
621/3389
621/3883
Dimensions
Issue 2 - 18/03/13 - Argos code added for Oak - 617/3883

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 23kgs.
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).
• 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.
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.

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Plinth (D0879A)
(698 x 80mm)
1 2 3
45
6
7
8
Left Side (D1161A)
(706 x 442mm)
Top (D1170A)
(733 x 490mm)
Base (D1168A)
(698 x 426mm)
Shelf (D1169A)
(698 x 421mm)
Back (X848)
(718 x 622mm)
Door (D1172A)
(623 x 345mm) x 2
Right Side (D1387A)
(706 x 442mm)

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.
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
A
Wooden dowel (F22) x 2
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 4
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 4
E
I
Nail (F51) x 16
J
G
40mm Screw (F910) x 6 13mm Screw (F63) x 8
H
K
25mm Screw (F50) x 2
Handle (F631) x 2
Hinge plate (F523) x 4 Hinge (F522) x 4
Shelf stud (F110) x 4
F
Electric drill
(do not use for
fitting screws)

Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
4
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
Step 2
2
J
Prepare the right side
Fit 2 hinge plates onto
the right side , making
sure that the slot is
facing towards the
finished front edge.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the right
side as shown.
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
J
2
E
2
1
J
Prepare the left side
Fit 2 hinge plates onto
the left side , making
sure that the slot is
facing towards the
finished front edge.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the left side
. as shown.
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
J
1
E
1
E
E
E
J
J
1
E
E
J
J
Finished
front edge
2

G
G
G
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
5
Step 3
Step 4
Join the right side and
base
Position the base
against the right side
as shown and secure
with 2 screws .
4
2
G
Prepare the plinth
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the plinth .
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
Step 5
A
A
6
A
6
Fit the plinth
Push the plinth onto
the right side as
shown and secure with
screw .
6
2
G
plain chipboard surface
plain
chipboard
surface
4
2
6
plain chipboard surface
2

Assembly Instructions
6
Step 6
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the assembly as
shown and secure with 3
screws .
1
G
Prepare the top
Screw 4 metal dowels
into the top .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
3
B
Step 7
6
4
Finished
front edge
G
G
G
1
3
plain
chipboard
surface
B
B
B
B
B
Finished
front edge

Assembly Instructions
7
Step 9
E
B
Fit the top
Push the top onto
the assembly.
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 4 large
locking nuts fitted to
the inside of the side
panels and .
Note: Turn the large
locking nuts as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
3
E
1 2
E
Fit the back
a: Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x to x
equals y to y.
b: Place the back
onto the unit.
Nail around the sides
and bottom edges of the
back .
Note: Nails should
be spaced about 150mm
apart.
Stand the unit up for
the next step.
8
D
8
Step 8
1
3
2
Finished
front edge
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:
y
x
x
y
b:
D
8

7
Assembly Instructions
8
Step 10
Step 11
Prepare the doors
Push fit 2 hinges into
each of the doors .
Secure each hinge with
2 screws .
Note: Before securing
with the screws, make
sure that the hinges are
positioned at 90 degrees
with the edge of the
door.
I
K
7K
I
I
K
I
I
x 2
Fit the shelf
Insert 4 shelf studs at
the required height.
Lower the shelf down
onto the shelf studs .
F
5
F
90
K
x 4
F
5

Assembly Instructions
9
Step 12
Small piece of
waste wood
Small piece of
waste wood
This will be
the left door
This will be
the right door
Drill the handle hole
in the doors
Important: Please follow
these instructions
carefully.
Lay the door down
onto a smooth surface.
Important: Carefully
choose which hole you
need to drill.
Check that the holes and
hinge plates 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 door,
. drill through the hole
indicated opposite, using
a 2.5mm diameter drill.
Turn the door over
and open out the 2.5mm
hole that you have just
drilled by drilling back
through it with a 5mm
drill.
Note: Drill bits are not
provided.
7
7
7
IMPORTANT
Carefully choose which hole you will need to drill
7
ONLY drill
this hole
7
ONLY drill
this hole

C
Assembly Instructions
10
Step 13
K
K
K
J
J
J
K
J
C
H
7
7
a: b:
c: d:
J
K
J
J
B
J
K
K
K
A
K
J
B
e:
Fit doors and handles
Note: The easiest way to
attach each door 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 .
The recess at the bottom
of screw B goes into the
slot in 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
each door using
screw .
H
7
7
C

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
ALR2697
Step 14
b:
c:
d:
a:
Adjust the doors if
needed
a: Before adjusting the
doors, use a spirit level
to check the base (or
top) of the unit is level,
front-to-back and
side-to-side in the 3
positions shown.
Use suitable packing
pieces (not supplied) to
make the unit level
BEFORE making any
adjustment to the hinges,
as shown.
b: Height adjustment.
Loosen screws A on
hinge plates and move
door up or down as
required.
Retighten screw A.
c: Forward and Back
adjustment.
Loosen screw B on hinge
plate and move door in
or out as required.
Retighten screw B.
d: Sideways
adjustment.
To move door ‘out’
loosen screw C.
To move door ‘in’ tighten
screw C.
Assembly is complete
A
A
B
C

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 73.5cm
Depth - 49cm
Height - 72cm
Malibu - Double Cupboard MK2
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
Issue 4 - 04/09/14
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
ALR3037
Issue 2 - 18/03/13 - Argos code added for Oak - 617/3883
Issue 3 - 26/03/14 - New version with plastinails
Issue 4 - 04/09/14 - Code 621/3883 changed to 617/3883
621/3372
621/3389
617/3883

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 23kgs.
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).
• 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.
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.

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
1 2 3
45
6
7
8Back (X848)
(718 x 622mm)
Left Side (D2832A)
(706 x 444mm)
Top (D2817A)
(733 x 490mm)
Base (D2818A)
(698 x 428mm)
Shelf (D2819A)
(698 x 423mm)
Plinth (D2820A)
(698 x 80mm)
Door (D2808A)
(623 x 345mm) x 2
Right Side (D2833A)
(706 x 444mm)

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.
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
A
Wooden dowel (F22) x 2
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 4
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 4
E
I
L
Nail (F51) x 16
J
G
40mm Screw (F910) x 6 13mm Screw (F63) x 8
H
K
25mm Screw (F50) x 2
Handle (F631) x 2
Hinge plate (F523) x 4 Hinge (F522) x 4
Shelf stud (F110) x 4
F
Electric drill
(do not use for
fitting screws)
Plastic Nail (F91) x 4

Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
4
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
Step 2
2
J
Prepare the right side
Fit 2 hinge plates onto
the right side , making
sure that the slot is
facing towards the
finished front edge.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the right
side as shown.
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
J
2
E
2
1
J
Prepare the left side
Fit 2 hinge plates onto
the left side , making
sure that the slot is
facing towards the
finished front edge.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the left side
. as shown.
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
J
1
E
1
E
E
E
J
J
1
E
E
J
J
Finished
front edge
2

G
G
G
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
5
Step 3
Step 4
Join the right side and
base
Position the base
against the right side
as shown and secure
with 2 screws .
4
2
G
Prepare the plinth
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the plinth .
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
Step 5
A
A
6
A
6
Fit the plinth
Push the plinth onto
the right side as
shown and secure with
screw .
6
2
G
plain chipboard surface
plain
chipboard
surface
4
2
6
plain chipboard surface
2

Assembly Instructions
6
Step 6
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the assembly as
shown and secure with 3
screws .
1
G
Prepare the top
Screw 4 metal dowels
into the top .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
3
B
Step 7
6
4
Finished
front edge
G
G
G
1
3
plain
chipboard
surface
B
B
B
B
B
Finished
front edge

Assembly Instructions
7
Step 9
E
B
Fit the top and fit the
4 plasinails
Push the top onto
the assembly.
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 4 large
locking nuts fitted to
the inside of the side
panels and .
Note: Turn the large
locking nuts as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each of the sides and
. .
3
E
1 2
E
Fit the back
a: Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x to x
equals y to y.
b: Place the back
onto the unit.
Nail around the sides
and bottom edges of the
back .
Note: Nails should
be spaced about 150mm
apart.
Stand the unit up for
the next step.
8
D
8
Step 8
1
3
2
Finished
front edge
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:
y
x
y
b:
D
8
Fit the 4 plastic nails
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each of the sides and
. .
L
1
2
L
L
L
L
L
1
2
x