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Caspian - Desk
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
Issue 4 - 27/10/14
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
355/9424
359/9439
Width - 100cm
Depth - 45cm
Height - 72cm
Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 22kgs. 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.
• 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).
• 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: If there is any
chance of this unit being pulled
over by children etc. it is
recommended that the unit is
secured to a wall using suitable
fixings (not supplied).
• Dispose of all packaging
carefully and responsibly.
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.
Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
Left Side (D0367A)
(706 x 394mm)
1
Top (D0275A)
(1000 x 444mm)
4
Base (D0282A)
(349 x 392mm)
5
Upright (D0368A)
(706 x 394mm)
2
Right Side (D0276A)
(706 x 394mm)
3
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Shelf (D0285A)
(349 x 373mm)
6
Drawer Base (T161)
(299 x 330mm)
10
Modesty (D0277A)
(602 x 157mm)
7
Drawer Front (D0284A)
(345 x 157mm)
9
Door (D0288A)
(443 x 345mm)
12
Back (X725)
(626 x 373mm)
13
Plinth (D0022A)
(349 x 80mm)
8
Drawer Wrap (W161)
(943 x 95mm)
11
Please check you have all the fittings listed below
Tools required
3
Components - Fittings
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers 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
Wooden dowel (F22) x 2
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 8 Shelf stud (F110) x 4
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 6
E
Small locking
nut (F3) x 2
F
G
40mm Screw (F910) x 10
H I
Rule Scissors Hammer Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
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
Hinge plate
(F523) x 2
M
Hinge (F522) x 2
L
O
K
Nail (F51) x 30
J
13mm Screw (F63) x 4
Handle (F923) x 2
19mm Screw (F461) x 4
P
M
9mm Screw (F74) x 2
N
9mm Screw (F73) x 4
Drawer runner (F1004) x 2
Plastic Nail (F91) x 6
Assembly Instructions
4
Prepare drawer front
and wrap
a: Screw 2 metal
dowels into the holes
shown on the back of the
drawer front .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panel.
b: Insert 2 small locking
nuts into the holes
shown on the drawer
wrap .
Note: Arrow on locking
nut must point towards
hole in edge of panel.
B
9
a:
b:
F
11
B
Assemble drawer
a: Place drawer base
into the narrow slot on
the drawer wrap .
Fold wrap around the
base.
b: Turn drawer wrap
assembly over and push
onto the back of the
drawer front .
Note: Turn locking
nuts clockwise to
secure panels - more
than 1/2 a turn.
10 10
11
9
F
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
B
B
B
9
9
9
11
11
11
11
B
B
F
a:
b:
B
F
11
F
F
Step 1
Step 2
Assembly Instructions
5
D
Step 3
Step 4
H
H
Attach handle
Attach handle to the
drawer front using 2
screws .
D
H
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
E
1
Prepare the left side
a: Place a runner on
the left side . Slide
back the top of the
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 .
Fit hinge plates
making sure that the slot
is facing towards the
finished front edge.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts as shown.
Note: Arrow on locking
nut must point towards
hole in edge of panel.
a:
b:
1
I
Finished
front edge
N
P
P
I
I
E
E
1
N
I
P
N
E
N
P
N
1
Assembly Instructions
6
Prepare the upright
a: Place a runner on
the upright . Slide
back the top of the
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 upright .
Insert 2 large locking
nuts as shown.
Step 5
N
P
E
E
N
P
2
N
P
N
2
2
E
a:
b:
Finished
front edge
N
P
G
G
Fit the base to the
upright
Attach the base to
the upright using 2
screws .
2
5
5
G
Finished
front edge
2
Step 6
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
Finished
front edge
plain
chipboard
surface
2
G
A
A
Assembly Instructions
7
8
L
Fit the plinth to the
upright
Attach plinth to the
upright using the
dowel already fitted and
secure with screw .
8
2
G
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
10mm
A
2
8
Prepare plinth
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the ends of the
plinth .
Note: Wooden dowels
must not stick out from
the edge by more than
10mm or they may
damage other panels.
A
8
8
5
G
G
G
1
Fit the left side
Attach the left side to
the base and the
plinth using 3 screws
. .
8
1
5
G
Plain chipboard
surface
Plain chipboard
surface
Assembly Instructions
8
3
E
E
3
Prepare the right side
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the right
side .
E
Finished
front edge
Fit the modesty
2 people are needed
here
Attach the modesty
to the upright using 2
screws .
Support the modesty
until the right side has
been fitted in the next
stage.
7
2
G
Step 10
Step 11
Finished
front edge
7
G
G
2
plain chipboard surface
7
Assembly Instructions
9
L
Fit the right side
2 people are needed
here
Attach the right side
to the modesty using
2 screws .
7
3
3
G
G
G
4
Prepare the top panel
a: Screw 6 metal dowels
. into the holes on the
top .
Note: Tighten metal
dowels up fully against
the panel.
B
4
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Step 12
Step 13
4
plain chipboard surface
Assembly Instructions
10
B
E
Fit the top
Push the 6 metal
dowels fitted to the
top down into the
holes in the top edge of
the side and upright
panels , and .
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 6 large
locking nuts fitted to
the side and upright
panels , and .
Note: Turn the large
locking nuts as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
1 32
E
B
E
4
3
4
x
y
y
y
x
13
13
Fit the back panel
2 people are needed
here
Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x:x equals
y:y.
Place the back
down onto the unit,
as shown.
Nail around the
outside of the back .
Note: Nails should
be spaced about
150mm apart.
K
13
K
Step 14
Step 15
1
2
1 32
Assembly Instructions
11
L
Step 16
Fit the plaic nails
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each of the sides and
. and the upright .
Stand the unit up for
the next step.
O
1
O
O
3 2
1
3
2
O
O
O
O
Warning: The
desk is heavy.
Lift with care.
Assembly Instructions
12
L
Fit the shelf
Insert 4 shelf studs ,
at the required height,
into the holes on the left
side and upright .
Slide the shelf in to
rest on top of the 4 shelf
studs.
C
21
Prepare the door
Push fit the hinges
into the door .
Secure each hinge with
2 screws .
Note: Before securing
with the screws, make
sure that the hinges are
positioned at 90 degrees
with the back edge of
the door.
J
L
12
L
J
J
L
L
J
J
12
90
12
Step 17
Step 18
6
C
6
x 4
1
2
Assembly Instructions
13
e:
Step 19
H
D
H
Fit door and handle
Note: The easiest way to
attach the door is to
fit the top hinge first,
then align and fit the
bottom hinge.
a: Push the hinge
onto the front part of the
hinge plate .
The recess at the bottom
of screw B goes into the
slot in the hinge plate.
b: Keep the hinge
FLAT against the hinge
plate as you slide it
across as far as it will go.
Tighten screw A.
c: The hinge must be
flat against the hinge
plate prior to any
adjustment.
d: The hinge must
NOT be AT AN ANGLE
to the hinge plate
when assembled.
This would indicate that
the recess at the bottom
of screw B had not
located in the slot in the
hinge plate and the hinge
would not be secure.
Remove the hinge from
the hinge plate and then
re-assemble being
careful to follow
instructions a-c.
e: Attach a handle to
the door using 2
screws .
L
L
L
I
I
I
L
I
D
H
12
12
a: b:
c: d:
I
L
I
I
B
I
L
L
L
A
L
I
B
12
Assembly Instructions
14
Step 20
b:
c:
d:
a:
Adjust the door if
needed
a: Before adjusting the
door, use a spirit level to
check the top (or base)
of the unit is level, frontto-back and side-to-side
in the 3 positions shown.
Use suitable packing
pieces (not supplied) to
make the unit level
BEFORE making any
adjustment to the hinges,
as shown.
b: Height adjustment.
Loosen screws A on
hinge plates and move
door up or down as
required.
Retighten screw A.
c: Forward and Back
adjustment.
Loosen screw B on hinge
plate and move door in
or out as required.
Retighten screw B.
d: Sideways
adjustment.
To move door ‘out’
loosen screw C.
To move door ‘in’ tighten
screw C.
A
A
B
C
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
and quote the reference numbers on the component pages.
Argos Ltd, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW
Assembly Instructions
15
L
Assembly is complete
Warning: The
desk is heavy.
Lift with care.
Step 21
Fit the drawer
Slide both the runners
forward and locate the
drawer wrap between
them, lining up the holes
in the drawer wrap with
the 2nd 'threaded' holes
in the runners .
Working from the inside
of the drawer, insert 2
screws through the
drawer wrap and out
into the 2nd threaded
hole in the runner .
Note: Do not overtighten
the screws .
If they catch on the
runner you may need to
loosen them slightly.
M
P
P
M
2nd threaded
hole
P
M
11
11
M
M
P
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