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Vince Ottoman Bed Frame 
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
355/4845
330/7281
Dimensions
Depth x Width x Height
213cm x 148cm x 111cm (Double)
223cm x 163cm x 111cm (King) 
Important – Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
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Safety and Care Advice
Important – Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Check you have all the 
components and tools listed on 
the following pages. 
• Remove all fi ttings 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. 
Care and maintenance
• Only clean using a damp cloth 
and mild detergent, do no use 
bleach or abrasive cleaners. 
• Assemble the item as close 
to its fi nal position (in the same  
room) as possible.
• Assemble on a soft level 
surface to avoid damaging the 
unit or your fl oor.
• Assembly requires 2 people.
• Do not fully tighten bolts until
the whole bed is assembled.
• Do not overtighten the nuts to 
avoid causing damage to the 
threads.
• From time to time check that  
there are no loose screws on 
this unit.
 • To reduce  
the likelihood of 
damaging your 
product please 
ensure that your 
power drill is set on a low torque 
setting.
• Recommended thickness of 
mattress:16-22cm.
• This product should not be 
discarded with household waste. 
Take to your local authority  
waste disposal centre.
Caution 
• Please ensure children and 
pets do not play in the storage 
area or try to lift up the metal 
frame.
• Once assembled, put mattress
on frame before pushing it down 
and only lift up or push down the 
metal frame with mattress on top.
• Only use the handle to lift
and lower the bed frame to 
avoid trapping fingers.
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If you have damaged or missing components, call the 
Components - Panels
Customer Helpline: Argos = 0345 6400800
Please check you have all the panels listed below
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Right side rail
1
Headboard 
4
Footboard 
Front bar 
7
Rear bar 
8
Bottom support bar 
10
3
Left side rail 
5
Left side bar
Right side bar 
6
Middle bar
9
Slat x 26 (double) 
11
  or x 30 (King) 
12
Strap 
13
17
Leg
Piston x 2
Mattress stopper x 2 
15
Non-woven fabric
14
(in the headboard storage) (2 pcs for headboard)
Slat cap x 13 (Double)
18
     or x 15 (King)
Corner bracket x 4 
16
(2 pcs for footboard)
Slat cap x 26 (Double)
19
     or x 30 (King)
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Components - Fittings
Please check you have all the fittings listed 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
12mm Bolt x 4
29MM Bolt x 12
G
Plain washer x 4
J
Wrench x 1
B
19mm Bolt x 8
E
34mm Bolt x 4
H
Nut x 4
Tools required
Phillips screwdriver 
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
C
19mm Bolt x 16
FD
44mm Bolt x 9
I
Hex key x 1
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
The bolts length is measured from the head to the point (19mm bolt sho
105
110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170
wn
).
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Assembly Instructions
Step 1
Assemble slat frame
5
a: Fix side bars    &   ,
to front bar    and rear
8
bar    using bolts   . 
7
6
F
B
Fix middle bar    to front
7
bar    and rear bar 
using bolts 
9
8
B
Note: Make sure the 
arrows on side bars & 
middle bar are pointed 
to the front bar.
b: Fix mattress stoppers
15
 onto front bar
using bolts   . 
A
7
a:
B
7
6
9
5
8
F
F
b:
15
A
A
7
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Assembly Instructions
Step 2
2
            &    to
Fix side rails    
headboard    and 
footboard    using bolts
D
  .     
Follow step A-B-C.   
1
4
Important note:
3
A
1
3
D
D
D
B
2
4
C
 Do not fully tighten 
 bolts at this stage.
Step 3
Fix bottom support bar
10
   to side rails using 
E
bolts   .    
E
E
10
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Assembly Instructions
Step 4
Fix pistons    to the 
lifting mechanism using 
nuts   . 
H
Note: Make sure the 
the pistons are placed 
as the figure shown.
13
13
H
H
Step 5
Place the assembled unit 
as shown. 
   Fix corner brackets
a:
to headboard and side 
rails using bolts   as 
shown. 
Continued on next page.
C
16
a:
16
C
C
C
C
Important note:
 Make sure the side  
 with label faces top.
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Assembly Instructions
Step 5 - continued
   Fix corner brackets
b:
to footboard and side 
rails using bolts   as 
shown. 
C
16
b:
C
16
C
C
C
Important note:
 Make sure the side  
 with label faces top.
Step 6
Attach non-woven fabric    
14
   on the bottom of the 
bed as shown.
Important note: After all the parts are positioned, you 
can now fully tighten all bolts fixed on previous steps.
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Assembly Instructions
Step 7
Fix the assembled slat 
frame onto the lifting 
mechanism using plain 
washers   and bolts   .
Fix leg    under the 
millde bar using bolt   .  
G
17
B
F
F
17
Step 8
a: Push the slat frame
down.
G
G
B
B
a:
Continued on next page.
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Assembly Instructions
Step 8 - continued
18
11
19
b:
18
b: Slot the slats    to 
the slat caps    & 
then insert it to the slat 
frame 
19
11
11
Step 9
Tie the strap    to the 
end of the middle bar 
as shown.
12
11
12
Assembly is complete.
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Assembly Instructions
Additional information
The headboard can be 
opened for storage. 
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Important Ottoman Safety Warnings
•  Caution. This bed uses a pressurised mechanism.
•  Use caution when operating - Always use two hands at arm’s length, 
  and only where illustrated on the product.
•  You must ensure the mattress is on the bed frame before lifting the 
   mechanism - Failure to do so may result in injury.
•  Please ensure Children and Pets are kept away from the bed when 
  operating the bed mechanism.
•  If removing the mattress, make sure that the frame is secured as it 
  could flip open.
•  Only use the storage compartment when the frame is fully raised in 
  the ‘up’ position.
•  No children or animals are left unattended when the frame is in the 
  ‘up’ position.
•  Do not remain on the bed whilst the lifting mechanism is in use.
•  Beware of Entrapment – Keep both hands clear of mechanism when 
  operating the mechanism.
•  When lifting the bed remove all bedding – Except the fitted sheet.
DON’T LIFT WITHOUT MATTRESS
ENSURE MATTRESS IS ON 
BEFORE LIFTING
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800