
Austin 5ft Bed
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference 414/7873
413/1896
Dimensions
Width - 156.7cm
Depth - 208.8cm
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
(156.7 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
(156.7 x 36.5cm)
Slat x 12 
5
(153.2 x 3.2cm) 
Leg x 4 
8
(32.3 x 2.5cm) 
Side rail x 2 
3
(202.2 x 9cm) 
Slat x 4 
6
(153.2 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