Argos Puerto Rico 368/9277 User manual

Puerto Rico - 3+3 Drawer Chest
368/9277
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 03456 400 800
Important –Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Dimensions
Width - 132cm
Depth - 48cm
Height - 104cm
Issue 1 - 01/10/14
335/9246

Safety and Care Advice
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.
1
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.
We do not
recommend the
use of power
drill/drivers for
inserting screws,
as this could damage the unit.
Only use hand screwdrivers.
Parts of the assembly will be
easier with 2 people.
Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.
This product has been produced
from natural timber; you may
notice some variation in the grain
and colour of different component
parts which is normal for furniture
produced using natural wood and
is not the result of any
manufacturing fault.
The product has been treated
with a wax and oil finish to
prevent dirt ingress and preserve
moisture.
On unpacking the
furniture you may notice an
odour due to this treatment;
this will disappear once the
furniture is unpacked and
assembled after a period of time.
This process may leave some
staining on the packaging
material; please take care to
ensure this does not transfer
to clothing or carpeted surfaces
during assembly.
Care and maintenance
Use an appropriate furniture
polish for natural wood
furniture and a dry cloth to
clean the product.
Avoid placing the furniture in
direct sunlight as this will cause
the timber to prematurely age.
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.

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
underside
top
top
2Right side panel (101 x 43cm)
3Left side panel (101 x 43cm)
1Top panel (132 x 48cm)
4Front frame (101 x 126.3cm)
5Front plinth (132 x 11.2cm)
top
view from behind
6Larger drawer front
x 2 (52.8 x 29cm)
7Smaller drawer front
x 4 (52.8 x 19.5cm)
8Larger drawer side
x 4 (39 x 29cm)
9Smaller drawer side
x 8 (39 x 19.5cm)
10 Larger drawer back
x 2 (50 x 29cm)
11 Smaller drawer back
x 4 (50 x 19.5cm)
14 Middle drawer runner
x 3 (40.5 x 8.1cm)
13 Side drawer runner
x 6 (35.4 x 5.5cm)
12 Side plinth x 2
(45 x 11.2cm)
15 Cross rail (122.7 x 6.5cm)
16 Back column (101 x 9.2cm)
18 Back panel x2 (100 x 59.3cm)
19 Drawer bottom x 6
(51 x 37.3cm)
17 Block x 6
(10 x 2cm)

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Components - Fittings
Please check you have all the fittings listed below
If you have damaged or missing components,
call the Customer Helpline: 03456 400 800
Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more
fittings may be supplied than are required.
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
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Tools required
Phillips screwdriver
(medium & large)
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or glue)
Small
hammer
Ruler/tape
measure
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Wooden dowel x 58 14mm Screw x 1 35mm Screw x 64
50mm Screw x 1840mm Screw x 635mm Screw x 39
Wall strap x 1
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2m
19mm Bolt x 6 Drawer handle x 6 Nail x 56
Square Metal
stud x 1
Washer x 2
Round Metal
stud x 10

Assembly Instructions
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Step 1
Insert dowels into the
indicated parts.
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Step 2
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Top
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6x
3x
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Fixing drawer runners.
Attach 2 drawer runners
to right side panel
using screws .
Note:
Leave top drawer
runner assembly for later.
Repeat above procedures
for the left side panel
and 2 drawer runners .
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 3
Insert side panels.
(Two people required for
an easier assembly)
Attention:
Place front frame
with its front facing down
in a clean and free from
damage surface.
Fit right side panel
and left side panel
on the front frame .
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Step 4
Fixing cross rail.
With help, fit cross rail
to the side panels
and then fix using
screws .
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 6
Fixing middle drawer
runner.
Fit middle drawer
runners at the front
frame then fix using
screws .
Attention:
Make sure middle
drawer runners are
positioned as shown in
the diagram prior to
fixing.
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Attention!
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Step 5
Fixing blocks.
(Two people required for
an easier assembly)
a: Place blocks
between the two marks on
the front frame as
shown.
c: Attach blocks into
front frame using screws
.
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b: Attach blocks into
side panels using screws
.
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a: b: c:
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
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Fix 2 side drawer runners
to the side panels
using screws as
shown.
Important:
With help, carefully
lay down the product.
Fixing back column.
Fit back column at the
middle drawer runners
and cross rail .
Attach back column
a:
to the cross rail
using screws .
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b:
a:
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b: Attach back column
to the middle drawer
runners using screws
.
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Fixing top panel.
(Two people required for an
easier assembly)
Attention:
Place top panel with
its top facing down in a clean
and free from damage
surface. With help, carefully
turn the cabinet upside down
and fit it to the top panel as
shown.
Attach cabinet to the top
panel using screws .
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 10
b: Fix front plinth
to the bottom front panel
using screws .
Note:
Make sure front
plinth is aligned to the
bottom edge of the side
panels and in line with the
side plinths.
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Fix side plinths toa:
the side panels using
screws .
Make sureNote:
side plinths are
aligned to the bottom and
front edges of the side
panels.
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Step 11
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b:
a:
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a: 12
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d: Using bolt attach
the drawer handle to
the drawer front.
Repeat step 11 for the
other larger drawer.
Larger drawer
assembly.
a: Attach drawer sides
to the drawer front
using screws .
b: Slide drawer bottom
into slots on drawer sides
and position drawer back
in place.
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c: Holding the drawer
back , press the drawer
sides and fix them using
screws .
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a:
b:
c:
d:
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 12
Smaller drawer assembly.
a: Attach drawer sides
to the drawer front
using screws .
b: Slide drawer bottom
into slots on drawer sides
and position drawer back
in place.
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c: Holding the drawer
back , press the drawer
sides and fix them using
screws .
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d: Using bolt attach
the drawer handle to
the drawer front.
Repeat step 12 for the
other smaller drawers.
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a: b:
c: d:
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Step 13
Fixing back panels.
Important:
With help, carefully
stand the product upright.
Important:
Cabinet beMUST
‘square’ when back panels
are attached.
Attach the back panels
using nails .
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 15
Important: Make
sure is fixed
right in the middle of top
front frame rail.
b: Fix square metal stud
to the product as
shown in the diagram.
a: Fix round metal studs
into the pre drilled
holes in the top panel ,
front frame and front
plinth .
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Lb:
NO! NO! YES!
a:
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Step 14
Insert drawers into unit.
With the back of the
drawers past the front
frames, use a hammer to
tap dowels in flush to
drawer sides. This is a
safety catch to stop
drawer falling out.
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Assembly Instructions
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If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 03456 400 800
Step 16
Fixing to wall.
Furniture must be fixed to
a wall. Fix wall strap to
top of furniture using
washer and screw .
With help, move furniture
into position.
Assembly is complete.
Note: Wall plugs not supplied.
The correct type of fixing must
be used for your wall, seek
professional advice if in doubt.
wall
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Important note:
Important: When drilling into walls always
check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc.
If plastic wall plugs
are supplied with your
product:
- these are only suitable for
use in masonry walls.
If you are in any doubt about
the correct wall plugs for
your wall, seek professional
advice.
Failure of the product due to
using incorrect fixings is the
responsibility of the installer.
Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used
are suitable for supporting your unit. Consult a qualifed
tradesperson if you are unsure.
Hints:
1: General rule: Always use a larger screw and wall plug
if you are not sure.
2: Ensure you use the recommended drill bit to match the wall
plug and hole size.
3: Ensure you drill the hole horizontally, do not force the drill or
enlarge the hole.
4: Take extra care when drilling high walls, ceilings and ceramic
tiles. Ensure wall plugs are inserted beyond the thickness of
the ceramic tiles to avoid the tiles splitting or cracking.
5: Ensure wall plugs are well fitted and are a tight fit in the
drilled hole.
Types of walls You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your
walls are made of brick, breeze block, concrete, stone or wood.
Generally aerated blocks should not
be used to support heavy loads, use
a specialist fitting in this case. For light
loads, general purpose wall plugs can
be used.
For use with plasterboard partitions or
hollow wooden doors.
For use with walls stuck with
plasterboard. The hammer fixing allows
it to be fixed to the wall rather than the
plasterboard. Always check the fixing
is secure to the retaining wall.
For use when attaching light loads on
to plasterboard partitions.
For use when fitting or supporting
heavy loads such as shelving, wall
cabinets and coat racks.
For use with heavier loads such as TV
& HiFi speakers and satelite dishes etc.
No.1 “General Purpose” wall plug No.3 “Cavity Fixing” wall plug No.5 “Hammer Fixing” wall plug
No.2 “Plasterboard” wall plug
No.4 “Cavity Fixing-Heavy Duty”
wall plug
No.6 “Shield Anchor” wall plug
Heavy loads
A Guide to - Wall Mounting & Fixings
Care &
Maintenance
Safety: Always check the fitting
and location to ensure your safety
in and around the home.
Fitting: From time to time check
the fitting to ensure the wall plugs
or screws do not become loose.