John Lewis COLOSSEUM User manual

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John Lewis
COLOSSEUM bookcase
Stock number: 00401, 00403
Thank you for purchasing this COLOSSEUM bookcase. Please read the instructions carefully before use
to ensure safe and satisfactory operation of this product.
Pre-assembly preparation
Please ensure instructions are read in full before attempting to assemble this product
Necessary Tools
Please check the pack contents before attempting to assemble this product. A full checklist of
components is given in this leaflet. If any components are missing, please contact the retailer from whom
you bought this product.
This product is HEAVY, it should be assembled as near as possible to the point of use. TAKE CARE
WHEN LIFTING to avoid personal injury and (or) damage to the product.
This product takes approximately 20 MINUTES to assemble with 2 PEOPLE.
The fittings pack contains SMALL ITEMS which should be KEPT AWAY FROM YOUNG
CHILDREN.
Read this leaflet in full before commencing assembly.

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Fittings and parts checklist
1
RIGHT rail x1
2
LEFT rail x1
3
Leg x 1
4
Fixed shelf 4 x 1
( 70/50x38,5cm)
5
Fixed shelf 5 x 1
(70/50x30,5cm)
6
Fixed shelf 6 x 1
(70/50x24,2cm)
7
Fixed shelf 7 x 1
(70/50x18cm)
8
Fixed shelf 8 x 1
(70/50x13,5cm)
A
Screw 7x70 x 10
D
Wall plug x 2
B
Cover caps x 10
E
Allen key x 1
C
Screw 5x80 x 2

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Step by step assembly instructions
Step One
1. Take the fixed shelf A (4) and lay it on the clean and flat surface with the predriling holes
uppermost.
2. Attach the one leg with screw (3) as shown in the picture.
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Step Two
1. Take the shelf A (4), leg (3) and lay them on the clean and flat surface as shown in the picture.
2. Locate the right rail (1) onto the fixed shelf A (4) as shown in the picture.
3. Insert the one screw (A) into the holes provided.
4. Tighten the screw (A) using the allen key (E).
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Step Three
1. Locate the fixed shelves, (5,6,7,8) onto the right rail (1) as shown in the picture.
2. Insert the four screws (A) into the holes provided.
3. Tighten the screw (A) using the allen key (E).
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Step Four
1. Locate the left rail (2) onto the fixed shelves, (4,5,6,7,8) as shown in the picture.
2. Insert the five screws (A) into the holes provided.
3. Tighten the screw (A) using the allen key (E).
A x 4
A x 5

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Step Five
1. With help, turn the carcase of the bookcase and place the unit against the wall in its finall location.
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Step Six
1. Insert the ten cower caps (B) into the holes as shown in the picture.
Bx10

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Wall fixing - if in doubt seek professional advice
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Step Seven (Brick or Masonry)
1. Mark the drill hole positions.
2. Remove the unit and drill a 8mm diameter hole to a depth of 65mm in the marked positions.
3. Insert wall plug supplied.
4. With help, lift the unit up and aligning the holes, fix to the wall using the screws supplied and
tighten fully.
The assembly is now complete.
Wood
If fixing to wood
make sure that it
isn’t chipboard as
screws can easily
pull away from the
core structure
Brick or Masonry
Use an appropriate
wall plug provided you
are sure your wall is
sound
Cavity wall
Special toggle
wall plugs are
needed. Seek
expert advice
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Care and Maintenance
Wood Furniture
Wood displays different grain patterns depending on which way they cut - for example, the ‘medullary
ray’ which can appear on oak furniture is a mark of good quality timber - these are just characteristics of
the natural beauty of the wood. Some furniture is also deliberately aged and rustic.
Wood veneers also allow distinctive patterns to be created on flat surfaces, such as table tops and
drawer fronts by the way the slivers are arranged.
All timber surfaces will change colour and mellow over time. New furniture will initially vary in shade
from items that have been previously purchased.
How to care for your wood furniture
Furniture with a hard lacquer, wax polish or painted surface should be dusted with a dry cloth.
Waxed furniture will need to be given a coat of beeswax a couple of times a year to help maintain its
luster.
Spray polishes are best avoided as they contain silicones which may spoil the furniture’s surface by
building up over time.
Make sure all surfaces are protected from heat and liquids by mats and coasters. Wipe up spills
immediately and ensure that a mat or pad is placed under paper if you are writing.
Our furniture will endure most temperatures in the home but it is best to avoid placing furniture next
to heat sources such as radiators or fires. Be particularly careful with solid wood as the lack of humidity
caused by central heating can cause damage such as warping
Safety Instructions
General warnings:
Never drag furniture when moving it, always lift it.
Periodically check all fixings to ensure none have come loose and re-tighten where necessary.
Please take care when handling or moving the furniture as careless handling may cause damage or injury.
Furniture can be dangerous if incorrectly installed. Assembly should be carried out by a competent person. No
liability will be accepted for damage or injury caused by incorrectly insalled or assembled furniture. Do not use
this colosseum bookcase as a ladder for climbing!
Specific warning for hevy items:
It is recommended that before moving heavy objects to a new location they are completely dis-assembled to
avoid personal injury or damage to the furniture. Please be careful to retain all fittings when doing this.
This product meets the standards BS 4875-7:2006-level 3 and 4, BS 4875-8:2006
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
John Lewis Partnership 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN
www.johnlewis.com