Argos 5+2 Drawer Chest ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

MADE IN

BRITAIN

Dimensions

Width - 75cm

Depth - 40cm

Height - 107.5cm

Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference

If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800

Issue 6 - 09/09/14

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

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5+2 Drawer Chest

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Safety and Care Advice

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

• Warning: This unit weighs approximately 37.5kgs. Please lift with care.

• Check you have all the components and tools listed on pages 2 and 3.

• Remove all fittings 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.

• Parts of the assembly will be easier with 2 people.

• 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 to its final position (in the same room) as possible.

• Assemble on a soft level surface to avoid damaging the unit or your floor (use opened out unit carton).

1

Care and maintenance

• 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.

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.

• We do not recommend the use of power drill/drivers for

inserting screws, as this could damage the unit. Only use hand screwdrivers.

• Safety note: It is recommended that this unit is secured to a wall using the bracket supplied.

• Dispose of all packaging carefully and responsibly.

Components - Panels

Please check you have all the panels listed below

2

1

2

3

If you have damaged or missing components, call the

Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference

numbers below

Large Drawer Base (T695-367)

(695 x 367mm) x 5

Small Drawer Base (T325-367)

(325 x 367mm) x 2

5

12

14

13

11108

4

6 7

9

Large Drawer Back (W684-124)

(684 x 124mm) x 5

Small Drawer Back (W314-124)

(314 x 124mm) x 2

Rail (D2370A)

(717 x 60mm) x 3

Large Drawer Front (D2366A)

(737 x 162mm) x 5

Top (D2363A)

(750 x 396mm)

Divider (D2369A)

(165 x 303mm)

Right Side (D2365B)

(1051 x 372mm)

Left Side (D2364B)

(1051 x 372mm)

Small Drawer Front (D2367A)

(366.5 x 162mm) x 2

Back (X1033-743)

(1033 x 743mm)

Left Drawer Side

(W370-124LH)

(370 x 124mm) x 7

Right Drawer Side

(W370-124RH)

(370 x 124mm) x 7

Please check you have all the fittings listed below

Tools required

3

Components - Fittings

Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more fittings may be supplied than are required.

A

Wooden dowel (F22) x 9

B

Metal dowel (F901) x 24

C

D E F

L

G

Rule Scissors Hammer Eye protection

(when using a hammer or drill)

Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws

mm 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170

Large locking nut (F900) x 10

Nail (F51) x 28

Small locking nut (F3) x 14

9mm Screw (F73) x 28

9mm Screw (F74) x 14

H

Drawer runner (F1004) x 14

Cross-head screwdriver

I

Handle (F847a ) x 7

a

I

Handle screw (F847b) x 14

b J

Knock-in Peg (F171) x 28

K

Bracket (F327) x 113mm Screw (F79) x 1

Electric drill (only use when drilling into walls)

N

Plastic Nail (F91) x 4

M

Wedgefix (F639) x 24

Assembly Instructions

4

If you have damaged or missing components, call the

Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference

numbers below

Step 1

B

7

Step 2

Prepare the 2 small drawer fronts

Screw 2 metal dowels into the holes shown on the back of the small drawer fronts .

Note: Tighten metal dowels up fully against the panels.

B

7

Prepare 2 sets of drawer sides

Insert a small locking nut into the hole shown on the left drawer side and right drawer side .

Note: Arrow on locking nut must point towards hole in edge of panel.

Step 3

D

8

9

Attach the drawer sides to the small drawer front

Push the left drawer side . and right drawer side . onto the back of the small drawer front .

Turn the small locking nuts on the left drawer side and right drawer side .

Note: Turn the locking nuts clockwise to secure panels - more than 1/2 a turn.

8 9

7

D

8 9

B

D

x 2

D

7

Small groove

9

Note: Due to the manufacturing process, the holes for the locking nut can be on either surface of the drawer sides.

Note: The locking nuts can be on either surface of the drawer sides. Make sure that the small groove is on the inside, as shown.

D

8

9

8

x 2 x 2

Assembly Instructions

5

Step 4

Fit the small drawer base

Slide the small drawer base down the grooves in the drawer sides and then down into the groove in the small drawer front

Step 5

Fit the small drawer back

Fit the small drawer back . between the drawer sides and .

Make sure that the small drawer base fits into the groove in the small drawer back .

Hold the small drawer back in position and tap the knock-in pegs through the holes in the drawer sides and .

Step 6

13

8 9

7

11

8 9

13

11

J

8 9

Attach the handles

Attach a handle to each of the small drawer fronts using 2 screws . .

7

I a

I b

x 2

.

7

I a

325mm

J

Step 7

Fit the wedgefixes

Turn the drawer assemblies over and slide 2 wedgefixes into the front and back grooves, as shown, and tighten up the screws.

M

J

M

11

8

9

13

9

13

8

7

I b

7

x 2

Assembly Instructions

6

Step 8

B

6

Step 9

Prepare the 5 large drawer fronts

Screw 2 metal dowels into the holes shown on the back of each large drawer front .

B

6

Prepare 5 sets of drawer sides

Insert a small locking nut into the hole shown on the left drawer side and right drawer side .

Note: The arrow on the locking nut must point towards the hole in the edge of the panel.

Step 10

D

8

9

Attach the drawer sides to the large drawer fronts

Push the left drawer side . and right drawer side . onto the back of the large drawer fronts .

Turn the small locking nuts on the left drawer side and right drawer side .

Note: Turn the locking nuts clockwise to secure panels - more than 1/2 a turn.

8 9

6

D

8 9

x 5

Small groove

6

Note: The locking nuts can be on either surface of the drawer sides. Make sure that the small groove is on the inside, as shown.

D

B

D

Note: Due to the manufacturing process, the holes for the locking nut can be on either surface of the drawer sides.

D

8

9

x 5

8

9

Assembly Instructions

7

Step 11

Fit the large drawer base

Slide the large drawer base down the grooves in the drawer sides and then down into the groove in the large drawer front

Step 12

Fit the large drawer back

Fit the large drawer back . between the drawer sides and .

Make sure that the large drawer base fits into the groove in the large drawer back .

Hold the large drawer back in position and tap the knock-in pegs through the holes in the drawer sides and .

Step 13

12

8 9

6

10

8 9

12

10

J

Attach the handles

Attach a handle to each of the large drawer fronts using 2 screws . .

6

I a

I b

x 5

.

11

J

Step 14

Fit the wedgefixes

Turn the drawer assemblies over and slide 2 wedgefixes into the front and back grooves, as shown, and tighten up the screws.

M

J

M

10

8

9

12

9

12

8

6

I

7

I b

I a

6

x 5

6

M

x 5

Finished front edge

A

Assembly Instructions

8

Step 15

Finished

front edge

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

B

C

1

a:

b:

c:

Prepare the left side

a: Place 6 runners on

the left side . Slide back the top of runner and use the 2nd hole from the front to fit the 1st screw .

b: Slide the runner

back the other way and fit the 2nd screw into the corresponding hole in the left side .

c: Tap a wooden dowel

. into the left side .

Note: Wooden dowels must not stick out from the edge by more than 10mm or they may damage other panels.

Screw 3 metal dowels into the left side .

Insert a large locking nut into the left side . .

Note: The arrow on the locking nut must point towards the hole in the edge of the panel.

1

F

A

1

H

1

10mm

A

C

B

1

C

A

Assembly Instructions

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Step 16

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

H

F

B

C

B

Prepare the right side

a: Place 6 runners on

the right side . Slide back the top of runner and use the 2nd hole from the front to fit the 1st screw .

b: Slide the runner

back the other way and fit the 2nd screw into the corresponding hole in the right side .

c: Tap a wooden dowel

. into the right side .

Screw 3 metal dowels into the right side .

Insert a large locking nut into the right side . .

2

F

A

2

H

2

B

2

C

Finished

front edge

F

H

Finished front edge

a:

b:

c:

2

Finished front edge

Assembly Instructions

10

Step 17

Step 18

A

C

Prepare the 3 rails

Insert 2 large locking nuts into each of the 3 rails .

Tap 2 wooden dowels into each of the 3 rails . .

4

C

A

4

x 3

Plain chipboard

surface

Fit the 3 rails to the right side

2 people are needed here

Push the 3 rails onto the right side .

Use a screwdriver to tighten the 3 large locking nuts fitted to the rails .

Note: Turn the large locking nuts as far as they will go - more than 1/2 a turn.

C

B

4

2

4

2

Note: Support these 2 rails until the left side has been fitted in the next step.

4

Assembly Instructions

11

Step 19

Step 20

Fit the left side

Push the left side onto the 3 rails .

Use a screwdriver to tighten the 3 large locking nuts fitted to the rails .

1

4

C

4

1

4

Prepare the top

Screw 4 metal dowels into the top .

Fix the bracket , 220mm in from the end and flush to the back edge, using screw .

B

3

Rounded

front edge

L

220mm

K

L

K

L

3

Finished

front edge

Finished

front edge

c:

F

A

Assembly Instructions

12

Step 21

Turn the divider over

C

Finished

front edge

Finished

front edge

Prepare the divider

a: Tap a wooden dowel

. into the divider .

Insert 2 large locking nuts into the divider . .

b: Place a runner on

the divider . Slide back the top of runner and use the 1st hole from the front to fit the 1st screw .

c: Slide the runner

back the other way and fit the 2nd screw into the corresponding hole in the divider .

Turn the divider over

d: Place a runner on

the divider . Slide back the top of runner and use the 1st hole from the front to fit the 1st screw .

e: Slide the runner

back the other way and fit the 2nd screw into the corresponding hole in the divider .

5

F

A

5

H

5

F

H

5

C

Finished

front edge

F

H

a:

b:

d:

e:

F

H

Finished

front edge

F

H

F

H

F

Finished

front edge

5

Note: Due to the manufacturing process, the 2 holes for the large locking nut can be on either surface of the divider.

Assembly Instructions

13

Step 22

Fit the top and the plastic nails

Push the top onto the left side and right side .

Use a screwdriver to tighten the 2 large locking nuts fitted to the left side and right side .

Step 23

3

1

2

1

2

C

Rounded

front edge

Fit the divider to the top

Push the divider onto the top .

Use a screwdriver to tighten the 2 large locking nuts fitted to the divider .

Reminder: The 2 large locking nuts may be on either surface of the divider

3

5

3

5

C

Rounded

front edge

Finished

front edge

2

1

3

Tap 2 plastic nails into the bottom edge of each of the sides and . .

N

1

2

N

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