Argos Malibu 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 12 - 22/07/14
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
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ALR3030
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.
275/6297
278/6009
274/6616
278/5220
247/3848
278/6652
268/6965
238/3615
275/3922
Issue 10 - 27/03/14 - New version with metal runners, 3 piece drawer wraps etc...
Issue 11 - 23/06/14 - Code added to front page - 278/6009
Issue 12 - 22/07/14 - 4 Cat Codes added to front page - 280/0332, 247/7167, 246/4950, 246/5818.
Changed Drawer Sides to W320-124.
Issue 12 - 22/07/14 - 4 Cat Codes added to front page - 280/0332, 247/7167, 246/4950, 246/5818.
Changed Drawer Sides to W320-124.
Nail Holder is no longer used and has been removed.
246/4950
246/5818
280/0332
247/7167

Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 24kgs. 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.
Drawer Divider - D0034A
145 x 249mm
waterfall
1
4
80%
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
23
5
8
13
7
6
Drawer Back (W317-124)
(317 x 124mm) x 3
Drawer Base (T328-317)
(328 x 317mm) x 3
Back (X646-375)
(646 x 375mm)
Left Side (D2785A)
(706 x 353mm)
Right Side (D2786A)
(706 x 353mm)
Bookcase End (D2787A)
(706 x 186mm) x 2
Shelf (D2788A)
(394 x 182mm) x 3
Rail (D2790A)
(349 x 80mm)
12
11
Plinth (D2789A)
(349 x 92mm) Drawer Front (D2791A)
(345 x 196mm) x 3
9
10
Top (D2784A)
(1200 x 490mm)
Left Drawer Side (W320-124LH)
(320 x 124mm) x 3
Right Drawer Side (W320-124RH)
(320 x 124mm) x 3

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
NL M
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
Handle (F631) x 3
Nail (F51) x 11
Knock-in Peg (F171GY) x 12
T
Wedgefix (F639) x 6
S
Drawer runner (F1004) x 6
V
K
9mm Screw (F73) x 12
9mm Screw (F74) x 6
Plastic Nail (F91) x 8

Assembly Instructions
4
F
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
8
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
910
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
8
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
9
10
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.
9
10
8
F
F
9
10
9
10
B
B
8
80%

N
Assembly Instructions
5
1
E
A
Step 4
N
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
12
9 10
8
11
9 10
12
11
11
N
Attach the handles
Attach a handle to
each of the drawer fronts
. using screw .
Note: Do not
overtighten the screw.
D
H
8
9 10
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.
M
x 3
x 3
x 3
N
N
x 3
M
MM
12
9
10
11
9
10
12
D
H
8
8

Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
A
Assembly Instructions
6
Step 8
E
E
Finished
front edge
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 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.
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
E
a:
b:
10mm
A
E
1
A
1
K
J
K
J
K
J
K
K
K
1
1

Main unit
colour
Finished
top edge
A
A
A
Assembly Instructions
7
L
Step 9
Step 10
Prepare the plinth and
the rail
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the plinth .
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the rail .
A
A
6
7
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 2 large locking
nuts 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
a:
b:
K
J
K
J
K
J
K
K
K
E
E
Finished
front edge
2
2
A
A
Note: The rail may be
plain chipboard or its
colour may differ from
the main unit colour.
Note: The plinth will
be finished with the
main unit colour on
one surface.
Plain chipboard
surface
(349 x 80mm)
(349 x 92mm)
6
7

G
G
Main unit
colour
Assembly Instructions
8
Step 11
Step 12
Finished
top edge
6
7
Fit the plinth and the
rail to the right side
Push the plinth onto
the right side and
secure it with screw .
Push the rail onto the
right side and secure
it with screw .
2
6
G
2
7
G
2
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the unit and secure
it with 2 screws .
Step 13
G
1
G
G
1
Fit 4 plastic nails
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each side and as
shown.
I
1 2
I
I
Note: Support the rail
until the left side has been
fitted in the next step.
I
I
1
2

Prepare the 2
bookcase ends
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into each
bookcase end .
Tap a wooden dowel
into each bookcase end
. .
A
Assembly Instructions
9
L
Step 14
Step 15
3
3
E
A
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,
making sure that it is
flush with the bottom of
the rail .
Nail down the sides
and along the bottom
edge of the back .
Note: Nails should be
spaced about 150mm
apart.
13
7
13
C
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
13
7
inside
surface
E
E
x 2
3
x
C