Argos Malibu Series User manual

MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 38cm
Depth - 40cm
Height - 61cm
Malibu - 3 Drawer Bedside Chest
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
Issue 7 - 24/06/14
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170
267/7905
262/9049
257/8633
262/1449
268/4943
ALR3028
29/03/11 - Added Argos Codes 719/1709 and 719/1699
Issue 3 - 17/09/12 - Added notes to drawer wrap preparation stages telling customer the cams can be either surface of the wrap
Issue 4 - 10/10/13 - Title changed from ‘Malibu 3 Drawer Bedside’ (ZMB3D2) to ‘Malibu 3 Drawer Chest’ (ZMBK3D2).
6 new codes added to front page.
Issue 5 - 18/02/14 - 5 new HD codes added to front page.
Issue 6 - 23/03/14 - New version with metal runners, 3 piece drawer wraps etc...
Issue 7 - 24/06/14 - Removed cat codes 258/2801, 278/9783, 262/1236, 258/8207, 242/8941 and added cat code 275/5549.
266/8275
274/8762
249/7264
278/4056
267/8076
275/5549

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 14kgs. 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
Drawer Divider - D0034A
145 x 249mm
waterfall
1 2
80%
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4
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Drawer Back (W317-124)
(317 x 124mm) x 3
Drawer Front (D2824A)
(345 x 156mm) x 3
Drawer Base (T328-367)
(328 x 367mm) x 3
Left Side (D2821A)
(591 x 394mm)
Plinth (D2825A)
(349 x 92mm)
Rail (D2826A)
(349 x 72mm)
Back Rail (D2836A)
(349 x 60mm)
Back (X511-373)
(511 x 373mm)
Left Drawer Side (W370-124LH)
(370 x 124mm) x 3
Right Drawer Side (W370-124RH)
(370 x 124mm) x 3
Right Side (D2822A)
(591 x 394mm)
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5
Top (D2823A)
(388 x 396mm)
6
8 9
11 12

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 10
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 8
C
Nail holder (F149) x 1
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 2
E
Small locking
nut (F3) x 6
F
G
40mm Screw (F910) x 4
H
25mm Screw (F50) x 3 Handle (F631) x 3
I
J
Rule Scissors Hammer Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
Nail (F51) x 12
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
O
Drawer runner (F1004) x 6
Plastic Nail (F91) x 4
N
Wedgefix (F639) x 6
M
9mm Screw (F74) x 6
Knock-in Peg (F171GY) x 12
L
9mm Screw (F73) x 12

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Assembly Instructions
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F
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
x 3
x 3
x 3
x 3
B
B
B
F
F
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.
FF
89
B
B
Step 2
Prepare the 3 drawer
fronts
Screw 2 metal dowels
into each of the drawer
fronts .
Note: Tighten the metal
dowels up fully against
the panels.
B
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Prepare the drawer
sides
Insert a small locking
nut into the hole
shown on the left drawer
side and the right
drawer side .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
Step 3
F
8
9
Attach the drawer
sides to the drawer
fronts
Push the left drawer sides
. and right drawer sides
. onto the back of the
drawer fronts .
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.
8
9
7
F
F
8
9
7
8
9

L
L
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
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
11
8 9
7
10
8 9
11
10
10
L
Attach the handles
Attach a handle to
each of the drawer fronts
. using screw .
Note: Do not
overtighten the screw.
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H
7
8 9
Step 7
Fit the wedgefixes
Turn the drawer
assemblies over and
slide 2 wedgefixes
into the front and back
grooves, as shown, and
tighten up the screws.
N
x 3
x 3
x 3
L
L
x 3
N
N
N
11
8
9
7
10
8
9
11
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H
7

Finished
front edge
A
Finished
front edge
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
Step 8
A
E
Finished
front edge
K
J
K
J
Prepare the left side
a: Place 3 runners on
the left side as
shown. 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 .
Insert a large locking
nut into the left side
. .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nuts 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.
1
K
K
1
J
J
K
J
K
J
K
K
K
E
E
a:
b:
10mm
A
E
1
A
1
1
1

A
A
A
A
Assembly Instructions
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Step 9
Prepare the right side
a: Place 3 runners on
the right side as
shown. 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 .
Insert a large locking
nut into the right side
. .
Note: The arrow on the
locking nuts 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.
2
K
K
2
J
J
E
2
A
2
Finished
front edge
K
J
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
K
J
K
K
K
K
J
K
J
E
2
2
A
A
A
A
A
Step 10
Prepare the plinth, rail
and back rail
a: Tap 2 wooden
dowels into the plinth
. .
b: Tap 4 wooden
dowels into the rail .
a: Tap 2 wooden
dowels into the back
rail .
A
A
4
A
6
5
Finished
front edge
plain chipboard surface
plain chipboard surface
plain chipboard surface
4
6
5
a:
a:
b:
c:
b:

Finished
front edge
G
G
Assembly Instructions
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Step 11
Step 12
Fit the rail to the right
side
Push the rail onto the
right side .
5
2
plain chipboard surface
4
Finished
front edge
plain chipboard surface
Fit the plinth and back
rail to the right side
Push the plinth onto
the right side and
secure it with screw .
Push the back rail
onto the right side
and secure it with screw
. .
G
4
2
plain chipboard surface
5
2
G
6
2
6
2
Note: Support the back
rail until the left side has
been fitted in the next step.

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
9
Step 13
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the unit and secure
it with 2 screws .
G
B
Prepare the top
Screw 2 metal dowels
into holes shown on the
underside of the top .
1
3
Step 14
1
G
G
B
B
plain chipboard surface
Finished
front edge
3

Assembly Instructions
10
Step 15
Fit the top
Push the top onto
the side panels.
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the large locking
nut fitted to each
side.
Note: Turn the large
locking nut as far as it
will go - more than 1/2 a
turn.
Fit the back
a: Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x to x
equals y to y.
b: Place the back
down onto the unit, as
shown.
Use the nail guide to
hold the nails vertical
and at the correct
distance whilst you nail
around the outside
edges of the back .
Note: Nails should be
spaced about 150mm
apart.
3
E
12
12
C
D
Step 16
E
B
3
12
C
C
D
D
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:
y
y
x
x
12

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
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Step 17
ALR3028
Fit the 4 plastic nails
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each side and as
shown.
Stand the unit up for
the next step.
O
1 2 O
O
O
O
Fit the drawers
Starting with the bottom
drawer, slide both the
runners forward and
locate the drawer
sides and
between them, lining up
the holes in the drawer
wrap 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.
Assembly is complete
M
J
J
2nd threaded
hole
J
M
8 9
M
M
Step 18
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
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