
Austin 4ft6 Bed
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference 391/2470
395/8317
Dimensions
Width - 140.7cm
Depth - 198.8cm
Height - 91cm
Important – Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800
Issue 1 - 03/04/15

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.
• During assembly do not stand
or put weight on the product,
this could cause damage.
• 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.
• Parts of the assembly will be
easier with 2 people.
• 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.
• This product should not be
discarded with household waste.
Take to your local authority
waste disposal centre.
Handy Hints
• Assemble all parts and bolts
loosely during assembly, only
once the product is complete
should you fully tighten the bolts
• Regularly check and ensure
that all bolts and fi ttings are
tightend properly.
1

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
1
Headboard
(140.7 x 48.2cm)
Headboard post x 2
4
(Dia3.8 x 47.5cm)
Center support slat x 2
7
(86.7 x 1.8cm)
Footboard
2
(140.7 x 36.5cm)
Slat x 12
5
(137.2 x 3.2cm)
Leg x 4
8
(32.3 x 2.5cm)
Side rail x 2
3
(192.2 x 9cm)
Slat x 4
6
(137.2 x 3.2cm)
2

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
16mm Bolt x 4
Small plain washer x 4
G
Plastic washer x 8
B
49mm Bolt x 4
E
Large plain washer x 8
H
Small hex key x 1
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
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 (30mm bolt shown).
105
C
30mm Bolt x 8
FD
Spring washer x 8
I
Large hex key x 1
110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170
3

Assembly Instructions
Step 1
Assemble headboard
Fix headboard post
to headboard using
using bolts .
1
A
4
1
A
4
A
4
Step 2
Assemble side rails
Fix side rails to
headboard posts
and footboard
using bolts , spring
washers , large plain
washers and plastic
washers .
Important note:
3
4
2
C
F
E
G
1
4
4
G
E
F
G
E
F
C
3
C
3
2
Do not fully tighten
bolts at this stage.
4

Assembly Instructions
Step 3
Assemble slats
Insert slats and to
5
6
the side rails.
Step 4
6
5
6
6
5
6
B
D
Assemble center
support slats and legs
Fix center support slats
7
and legs to slats
6
using bolts and
small plain washers .
8
B
D
Assembly is complete.
8
6
6
6
7
7
8
8
8
6
Important note: After all the parts are positioned, you
can now fully tighten all bolts fixed on previous steps.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline:
Argos = 0345 6400800