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HM Wide Media Unit
457/2156
651/5070
Care & Instruction Manual
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference
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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.
Handy Hints
• 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.
• Regularly check and ensure
that all bolts and fi ttings are
tightend properly.
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.
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If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Components - Panels
Customer Helpline:
Please check you have all the panels listed below
Top panel (60.6 x 13.1cm)
1
Argos = 0345 6400800
Bottom panel
2
15.5 20.6
Right side panel
3
15.5 20.6
Left side panel
4
Middle Shelf
5
(111 x 13cm)
(use screw) (58 x 12.9cm)
Finished front edge
(111 x 13cm)
Finished front edge
(60.6 x 19.6cm)
Shelf x 4
6
Small support x 3
7
Large support x 6
8
(use dowel) (58 x 12.9cm)
(14.9 x 12.8cm)
( (20 x 12.8cm)
Back panel (60 x 113cm)
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Components - Fittings
Please check you have all the fi ttings listed below
Note: The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly. In some cases more fi ttings
may be supplied than are required.
A B C
40mm Screw x 12
D
Screw cover x 8
G
Wall strap x 2
Tools required
(This screw is
included in the
wall strap bag)
x 2
Phillips screwdriver
(medium & large)
E F
14mm Screw x 2
Nail x 2230mm Dowel x 56
Wall plug x 2
Small
hammer
Flatblade screwdriver
(medium)
Drill
7mm Suitable drill bit
(for use with wall plug)
Ruler - Use this ruler to help correctly identify the screws
105
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
The screws length is measured from the head to the point (30mm screw shown).
110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ruler/tape
measure
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or glue)
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Assembly Instructions
Step
Insert dowels
a:
Right side panel and
Left side panel .
b:
Small support , Large
support and Shelf
.
6
1
Insert Dowels into
Insert Dowels into
8
B
3
4
B
7
a:
B
B
3
4
B
b:
B
B
B
7
B
B
B
B
8
B
B
B
B
6
X 3
X 6
B
B
X 4
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Assembly Instructions
Step 2 - continued
Attaching panels
a:
Position
7 8
, Large supports
onto Middle shelf .
Small support
5
a:
Finished front edge
7
5
8
8
b:
Position
onto unit.
Shelves
6
b:
Finished front edge
6
7
8
8
6
Continued on next page.
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Assembly Instructions
Step 2 - continued
c:
c:
Position
supports onto unit.
Small
7
8
Finished front edge
8
6
6
7
d: Position Shelves
onto unit.
6
d:
Finished front edge
6
8
8
7
6
Continued on next page.
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Assembly Instructions
Step 2 -
e:
Use Screws to fix
Right side panel and
Left side panel onto
continued
A
3
4
unit.
Use Screw covers to
D
cover the screw heads.
e:
Finished front edge
6
A
4
15.5
A
3
6
5
6
6
D
D
A
20.6
f: Position Small
support onto unit.
7
D
A
D
f:
Finished front edge
7
3
Continued on next page.
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Assembly Instructions
Step 3
a:
Attaching Top and
Bottom panel
a:
Use Screws to fix
Top panel onto unit.
A
1
Use Screw covers to
D
cover the screw heads.
D
D
D
D
A
A
A
A
1
7
4
Finished front edge
3
b:
Position
supports onto unit.
Large
8
b:
Finished front edge
3
4
6
8
8
Continued on next page.
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Assembly Instructions
Step 3 -
continued
tructions
d:
a:
Use Screws to fix
Bottom panel onto
unit.
A
2
Finished front edge
3
Step 4
Fixing back panel
Attach back panel
using nails .
C
Important:
The unit MUST
be ‘square’ when
back is attached.
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a:
4
back surface
8
8
2
A
A
A
A
9
C
3
1
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Assembly Instructions
Step 5
Fixing to wall
Warning:
In order to prevent
overturning, this
product must be
used with the wall
attachment device
provided.
wall
E
F
G
Note:
Wall plugs supplied are
for solid wall only.
G
be used for your wall, seek
professional advice if in doubt
G
G
F
Use Screws(2 pcs) to
fix Wall straps(2 pcs)
E
G
onto the unit.
With help, move this
product into position.
Warning:
This product is
heavy.
Lift with care.
Mark fixing hole on wall
and remove this product.
Drill 2 holes and insert
Wall pulgs(2 pcs) .
Warning:
F
Before drilling,
check wall for
hidden pipes and
and cables.
Top panel
Back panel
Reposition this product
and fix wall straps using
Screws(2 pcs) .
Assembly is complete.
G
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: Argos = 0345 6400800
Produced in Indonesia for Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW
www.argos.co.uk
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A Guide to - Wall Mounting & Fixings
Important note:
If plastic wall plugs
are supplied with your
product:
- these are only suitable for
use in masonry walls.
If you are in any doubt about
the correct wall plugs for
your wall, seek professional
advice.
Failure of the product due to
responsibility of the installer.
Important: When drilling into walls always
check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc.
Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used
are suitable for supporting your unit. Consult a qualified
tradesperson if you are unsure.
Hints:
1: General rule: Always use a larger screw and wall plug
if you are not sure.
2: Ensure you use the recommended drill bit to match the wall
plug and hole size.
3: Ensure you drill the hole horizontally, do not force the drill or
enlarge the hole.
4: Take extra care when drilling high walls, ceilings and ceramic
tiles. Ensure wall plugs are inserted beyond the thickness of
the ceramic tiles to avoid the tiles splitting or cracking.
5:
drilled hole.
Types of walls
No.1 “General Purpose” wall plug
Generally aerated blocks should not
be used to support heavy loads, use
loads, general purpose wall plugs can
be used.
No.2 “Plasterboard” wall plug
You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your walls are made
of brick, breeze block, concrete, stone or wood.
No.3 “Cavity Fixing” wall plug
For use with plasterboard partitions or
hollow wooden doors.
No.4 “Cavity Fixing-Heavy Duty”
wall plug
No.5 “Hammer Fixing” wall plug
For use with walls stuck with
is secure to the retaining wall.
No.6 “Shield Anchor” wall plug
Heavy loads
For use when attaching light loads on
to plasterboard partitions.
Care &
Maintenance
heavy loads such as shelving, wall
cabinets and coat racks.
Safety: Always check the fitting
and location to ensure your safety
in and around the home.
For use with heavier loads such as TV
& HiFi speakers and satelite dishes etc.
Fitting: From time to time check
the fitting to ensure the wall plugs
or screws do not become loose.
Revision 2 - 7/10/09