Argos Vancouver II 643/8157 User manual

Vancouver II - 3 Door 3 Drawer Wardrobe
Dimensions
Width - 1488cm
Depth - 603cm
Height -2057cm
Issue 1 - 06/10/09
Important – Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 0845 6400800
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
643/7866
643/7921
643/8243
643/8157
Tip : To prevent damage,
we recommend that you
build your unit on the
carton(s) it was packed in.

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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.
• Check you have all the
components and tools listed on
pages 2 and 3.
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
room) as possible.
• Assemble on a soft level
surface to avoid damaging the
• 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.
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.
• 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.
Care and maintenance
Skin contact: Remove
contamination by washing with
soap and water. This procedure
should also be followed prior to
eating and drinking.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately
with clean water for 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
If swallowed: Seek medical
advice immediately.
Glue safety - Take care when using glue, please follow the advice below

Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
Right side
(205.6 x 58cm)
2
P2349
Left side
(205.6 x 58cm)
1
P2349
Upright
(196.9 x 57.6cm)
3
P2354
Door x 2
(199.2 x 48.8cm)
4
P3304
Top/Bottom x 2
(145.8 x 57.7cm)
5
P1350
Upright small
(47.5 x 57.7cm)
6
P2348
Large horizontal
(96.7 x 57.6cm)
7
P1342
Small horizontal
(47.6 x 57.6cm)
8
P1343
Drawer base x 3
(45.4 x 34.9cm)
9
BO33955
Drawer wrap x 3
(35 x 46.7 x 9.5cm)
10
LA17955
Drawer front x 3
(48.8 x 15.7cm)
11
P4302
Shelf
(47.6 x 57.6cm)
12
P1348
Plinth front
(145.7 x 14cm)
16
P7336C
Plinth back
(145.7 x 5.4cm)
17
P7337C
Pelmet
(149 x 4.5cm)
18
FA248
Foldy back
(199.3 x 98cm)
14
BO33933
Back
(199.3 x 48.8cm)
13
BO33902
Mirror door small
(151.2 x 48.8cm)
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PS3305
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Please check you have all the ttings listed below
40mm Screw x 9
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
Tools required
A
10mm Fixing screw drawer x 12
E
30mm Screw x 12
B
24mm locking screw x 30
H
9mm Srew x 6
C
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Door/Drawer handle x 6
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Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more
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105
V
12.5 mm Screw x 4
F
L-Bracket x 1
15mm Screw x 32
D
Nail x 60
K
15mm Screw x 16
O
Large locking
nut x 24
M
P
Small locking
nut x 6
N
U
Nail holder x 1
L
G
J
Hinge door x 9
R
Runner x 6
S
Hanger rail small x 1
T
Components - Fittings If you have damaged or missing components,
call the Customer Helpline: 0845 6400800
Phillips screwdriver
(medium & large)
Flatblade screwdriver
Small
hammer
Ruler/tape
measure
Drill
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
5mm Suitable drill bit
GR1988 PM1873
Hanger rail large x 1
PM1884
FK1268FK1269
Hinge back x 9
FK1324
FK1012
FK1010
FK1011
FK1301
FK1981
FK1322
FK1400
FK1311
FK1235
Hanger rail support x 4 Board carrier x 4
FK1217
FK1309
Peg x 2
FK1234
FA1515 FK1419
FK1207
PM16951
2.5mm Suitable drill bit
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Stairs
Piercer Scissors
(medium)
(small)
Level ruler
Setsquare
W
Drawerbase support x 6
FK1250

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Assembly Instructions
Step 1
Drawer assembly x 3
a: Insert two small locking
nuts into drawer wrap
.
Make sure the ‘arrow’ on
is pointing towards the
hole in the edge of .
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H
b: Screw 24mm locking
screws into holes shown
on back of drawer front
.
Make sure 24mm locking
screws are tightened
right up against drawer
front .
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J
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H
H
H
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H
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a:
b:
c: Slide drawer base
into grooves shown on
drawer wrap .
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10
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Assembly Instructions
Step 1 - continued
Attaching runners
d: Turn the drawer wrap
assembly over and push onto
drawer front . Use a philips
or atblade screwdriver, that
is a good t, to turn small
locking nut as far as it will
go - more than 1/2 turn.
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d:
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e:
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B
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B
B
Step 2
a: Slide top of runners
foreward and x on upright
as shown using 10mm
xing screw drawer .
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E
Finished
front edge
a:
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R
R
R
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3
3
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e: Fix drawer handle
onto drawer front using
30mm screw
Turn over drawer and
slide Drawerbase supports
in corner as shown and x
them, using the attached
screws .
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Assembly Instructions
a:
Finished
front edge
b:
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b:
a:
Step 2 - continuedStep 2 - continued
b: Slide top of runners
back.
Fix through 3rd hole of
runner and pre-drilled
holes of upright using
10mm xing screw drawer
.
Fix through 1st and 9th hole
of runners using 15mm
screw .
Note: there are no pre-
drilled holes for 15mm
screw .
b: Slide top of runners
back.
Fix through 3rd hole of
runner and pre-drilled
holes of upright using
10mm xing screw drawer
.
Fix through 1st and 9th hole
of runners using 15mm
screw .
Note: there are no pre-
drilled holes for 15mm
screw .
Repeat a and b on upright
small .
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R
R
3
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Step 3
Insert ttings
a: Screw 24mm locking
screw into upright .
Note: Insert 24mm locking
screw as far as shown.
Do not over tighten.
Attach hinge back onto
upright .
6
H
3
H
H
H
H
H
3
3
3
M
M
3
H
H
Attach hanger rail
support using 12.5mm
screw onto upright .
Flip panel
F
F
M
F
P
3
3
P
3
3
P
P
P
M
F
Finished
front edge
N
Board carrier x 4
N
N
Finished
front edge
b: Put board carrier
into upright .
N
Attach hanger rail
support using 12.5mm
screw onto upright .
M
F
3

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Assembly Instructions
Step 4
Attaching panels
Attaching plinths
Align the sides of plinth
front with bottom as
shown and attach using
40mm screw .
Note: there are no
predrilled holes for 40mm
screw .
Note: top and bottom
panels are identical.
Only prepare one of the
panels at this stage. This
will be the bottom panel
Repeat with plinth back
.
A
Step 6
Position upright onto
bottom panel .
Insert two Large locking nuts
into upright as shown.
Use a screwdriver to turn
locking nuts clockwise to
lock.
3
Top side
A
A
A
A
A
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5
A
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17
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Step 5
Insert locking screws
Screw 24mm locking
screw into bottom .
H5
A
5
Top side
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M
M
Unnished
back edge
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Assembly Instructions
Step 7Step
Insert locking screws
Screw 24mm locking screw
into top .
H5
Step 8
Attaching panels
Two people are needed here.
Position top , large
horizontal and small
horizontal onto upright
.
Insert two Large locking nuts
into upright , 3 in large
horizontal and 2 in small
horizontal where shown.
Use a screwdriver to turn
locking nuts clockwise to
lock.
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H
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Step 9
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H
Insert locking screws
Screw 24mm locking screw
into upright small .
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Unnished
back edge
Unnished
back edge
Unnished
back edge
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Assembly Instructions
Step 10
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Step 11
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Attaching panels
Two people are needed here.
Position upright small onto
bottom and small
horizontal .
Insert two Large locking nuts
into upright small and
small horizontal where
shown.
Use a screwdriver to turn
locking nuts clockwise to
lock.
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6
6
5
Finished
front edge
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H
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H
P
P
P
P
P
P
M
F
M
F
Screw 24mm locking
screws into left side
and right siden .
Note: Insert 24mm locking
screw as far as shown.
Do not over tighten.
Attach hinge back onto
left side and right side
.
Attach hanger rail
support using 12.5mm
screw onto left side
and right side .
2
H
P
1
2
2
1
M
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2
H
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1
P
2
N
Insert ttings
Put board carrier into
right side .
M
3F
N
N
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Assembly Instructions
Step 12Step
Attaching panels
Two people are needed here.
Position right side and left
side onto top and bottom
.
Insert six Large locking nuts
in top and bottom ,
insert 2 large locking nuts
into large horiziontal .
Use a screwdriver to turn
locking nuts clockwise to
lock.
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Step 13Step
Fitting back panels
Attach back and foldy back
to back of wardrobe with
the coloured surface facing
the inside of the unit using
nails and 15mm screws .
Use nail holder to hold the
nails vertical and at correct
distance as you secure the
back and foldy back .
Nails should be spaced
about 150mm apart.
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K
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14
14
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L
Important:
Cabinet MUST
be ‘square’
when back is
attached.
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14
KD
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Assembly Instructions
Step 14
A
Step 15
12
Attaching pelment and
L-bracket
Position pelment onto
top as shown, x by using
three 40mm screws .
Position L-Bracket onto top
as shown, x by using
15mm screw .
Note: there are no
pre-drilled holes for 15mm
screw .
18
Insert shelf
Position shelf onto
board carriers and x by
screwing four 15mm screws
through board carrier
into shelf .
N
5
5
D
D
G
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A
A
A
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G
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ON
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b:
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Step 16
Inserting drawers
a: Pull runners out. Slide
drawers onto runners
so they butt up against
back of drawer front.
b: Fix through drawer
sides into runners using
9mm screws .
Step 17
Assembly Instructions
C
a: b:
1st small
threaded hole
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S
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Inserting hanger rails
Place hanger rails and
onto hanger rail supports
.
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Step 18
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4
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B
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Fitting hinges to doors
Fix three hinge door to
each door and mirror
door small using 15mm
screws .
Attach door handles
using 30mm screws .
Q
4
15
15
D
T
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Assembly Instructions
b:
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a:
SNAP!
Step 19
Hanging doors
a: With help, slot hinge
door Qonto hinge back .
b: Tighten screw
shown to lock hinges in
position.
Repeat a and b for
other doors.
See ‘Hinge adjustment’
in step 20 if the doors
need adjusting.
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c: Before adjusting the
doors, use a spirit level to
check if the base of this unit
is level front-to-back and
side-to-side in the three
positions shown.
Use pegs to square your
unit. Knock peg in, as far
as you require, under the
ends of the unit and then
snap o ush with the
panel.
c:
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Q
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P
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P
P
P
P

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Assembly Instructions
Step 20
Hinge adjustment
a: To move doors up
or down: loosen screws
shown and move doors
to suit.
Once doors are aligned,
re-tighten.
b: To move doors in
or out: loosen screw
shown and move doors
to suit.
Re-tighten screws.
a:
b:
c:
c: To move doors left
or right: loosen screw
shown and move doors
to suit.
Re-tighten screws.

A Guide to - Wall Mounting & Fixings
Revision 2 - 7/10/09
Important note:
Types of walls
Care &
Maintenance
No.1 “General Purpose” wall plug
No.6 “Shield Anchor” wall plug
Heavy loads
No.3 “Cavity Fixing” wall plug
No.4 “Cavity Fixing-Heavy Duty”
wall plug
No.5 “Hammer Fixing” wall plug
No.2 “Plasterboard” wall plug
Generally aerated blocks should not
be used to support heavy loads, use
loads, general purpose wall plugs can
be used.
For use with heavier loads such as TV
& HiFi speakers and satelite dishes etc.
For use with plasterboard partitions or
hollow wooden doors.
heavy loads such as shelving, wall
cabinets and coat racks.
For use with walls stuck with
is secure to the retaining wall.
For use when attaching light loads on
to plasterboard partitions.
Safety: Always check the tting
and location to ensure your safety
in and around the home.
Fitting: From time to time check
the tting to ensure the wall plugs
or screws do not become loose.
You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your walls are made
of brick, breeze block, concrete, stone or wood.
Important: When drilling into walls always
check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc.
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:
drilled hole.
If plastic wall plugs
are supplied with your
product:
Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used
are suitable for supporting your unit. Consult a qualied
tradesperson if you are unsure.
- 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
responsibility of the installer.
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