Page 1
MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 37cm
Depth - 33cm
Height - 151.5cm
Malibu - Tall Media Unit
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
Issue 1 - 15/11/13
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
184/8072
183/7825
171/5356
161/6929
189/7274
190/3278
Page 2
Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 18kgs.
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.
Page 3
Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
1 2
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Top (D2521A)
(369 x 328mm)
Base (D2524A)
(330 x 323mm)
Left Side (D2522A)
(1500 x 326mm)
Right Side (D2523A)
(1500 x 326mm)
Horizontal (D2525A)
(330 x 305mm)
Shelf (D2526A)
(330 x 305mm) x 3
Plinth (D2527A)
(330 x 92mm)
Door (D2528A)
(285 x 326mm)
Back (X1419-356)
(1419 x 356mm)
3
4
5
6
9
7 8
Page 4
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 8
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 4
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 4
E
I
Rule Scissors Hammer
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
Nail (F51) x 24
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
G
40mm Screw (F910) x 10
13mm Screw (F63) x 4
H
25mm Screw (F50) x 1
Handle (F631) x 1
F
Electric drill
(do not use for
fitting screws)
Shelf support (F121) x 12
J K
Bracket (F327) x 113mm Screw (F79) x 1
L M
Hinge plate (F523) x 2 Hinge (F522) x 2
Page 5
A
A
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
4
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
Step 3
Prepare the right side
Refer to step 1 and, if
required, fit 2 hinge
plates onto the right
side , making sure
that they face the same
way as the diagram.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the right
side as shown.
Tap a wooden dowel
into the right side .
Step 2
L
2
E
2
Prepare the left side
Refer to step 1 and, if
required, fit 2 hinge
plates onto the left
side , making sure
that they face the same
way as the diagram.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the left side
. as shown.
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
Tap a wooden dowel
into the left side .
L
1
E
1
Choose which way
you would like the
door to open
You can fit the door to
the left side or right side.
If you would
like your door
to open this
way, fit the
hinge plates
to the left side
If you would
like your door
to open this
way, fit the
hinge plates to
the right side
E
L
E
E
L
L
L
1
E
E
L
L
Finished
front edge
2
10mm
A
Note: Wooden dowels must
not stick out from the edge
by more than 10mm or they
may damage other panels.
A
1
A
2
Page 6
Finished
front edge
G
Finished
front edge
G
G
A
Assembly Instructions
5
Step 4
Step 5
Prepare the base and
the plinth
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the base .
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the plinth .
Note: The base is larger than
the horizontal (see panels page).
A
A
5
Finished
front edge
A
5
7
Plain chipboard
surface
2
Fit the base to the
right side
Push the base onto
the right side and
secure with 2 screws .
5
5
2
G
Step 6
A
A
Plain chipboard
surface
7
Fit the plinth to the
right side
Push the plinth onto
the right side and
secure with a screw .
7
2
G
7
2
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Assembly Instructions
6
Step 7
A
A
4
Finished
front edge
Plain chipboard
surface
Prepare the horizontal
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the horizontal .
A
4
Finished
front edge
G
G
Step 8
2
Fit the horizontal
Push the horizontal
onto the right side
and secure with 2
screws .
4
4
2
G
5
Finished
front edge
Step 9
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the assembly
and secure with 5
screws .
G
1
1
G
G
G
G
G
Page 8
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
7
Step 10
Step 11
Prepare the top
Screw 4 metal dowels
into the top .
Note: Tighten the metal
dowels up fully against
the panel.
Fix the bracket in the
middle of the top ,
flush to the back edge
using screw .
B
3
B
B
B
B
B
3
Finished
front edge
J
K
K
J
K
3
B
E
Fit the top
Push the top onto
the assembly.
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 4 large
locking nuts fitted to
the side panels and
. .
Note: Turn the large
locking nuts as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
3
1
2
3
E
1
2
E
Page 9
Assembly Instructions
8
Step 12
y
y
x
x
b:
Fit the back
a: Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x to x
equals y to y.
b: Place the back
onto the unit.
Nail around the
outside edges of the
back .
Note: Nails should be
spaced about 150mm
apart.
Carefully stand the
unit up for the next
step.
9
D
The measurement from top corner X to bottom corner X must be
equal to the measurement from top corner Y to bottom corner Y
a:
9
D
9
Step 13
Prepare the door
Push fit 2 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 edge of the
door.
I
M
8
90
M
8
Warning: The
unit is heavy.
Lift with care.
I
I
I
I
Page 10
Assembly Instructions
9
Step 14
C
Fit door and handle
Note: The easiest way to
attach the door is to
fit the top hinge first,
then align and fit the
other 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 screw
. .
M
M
M
L
L
L
M
L
C
H
8
8
a: b:
c: d:
L
M
L
L
B
L
M
M
M
A
M
L
B
e:
This shows the door being fitted to hinge
plates on the right side.
You may have fitted them to the left side.
H
8
Page 11
Assembly Instructions
10
Step 15
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
Page 12
Assembly Instructions
11
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
Step 16
Secure unit to a wall
To prevent possible
overbalancing we
recommend that this unit
is secured to a suitable
wall by use of the metal
bracket fitted to the
top .
Fixings are not supplied
as they will need to suit
the wall type, and the
length of screw will
depend on the distance
of the back of the unit to
the wall.
Warning: Take
care when
drilling the wall that you
do not drill into any
pipes, wires etc. If in
doubt, consult an expert.
K
3
3
K
F
x 4
F
x 4
F
x 4
Fit the shelves
For each of the 3 shelves
. insert 4 shelf studs .
Lower the 3 shelves
down onto the shelf
studs .
Assembly is complete
6
6
6
6
F
6
F
Make sure that the plastic
sleeve is fully pushed
onto the shelf stud.
F
Step 17
WALL
WALL
Top of unit
K
ALR2928
Page 13
MADE IN
BRITAIN
Dimensions
Width - 37cm
Depth - 33cm
Height - 151.5cm
Malibu - Tall Media Unit
Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 08456 400800
Issue 2 - 25/03/14
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
184/8072
183/7825
171/5356
161/6929
189/7274
190/3278
Page 14
Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
• Warning: This unit weighs
approximately 18kgs.
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.
Page 15
Components - Panels
Please check you have all the panels listed below
2
1 2
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Top (D2521A)
(369 x 328mm)
Base (D2524A)
(330 x 323mm)
Left Side (D2522B)
(1500 x 326mm)
Right Side (D2523B)
(1500 x 326mm)
Horizontal (D2525A)
(330 x 305mm)
Shelf (D2526A)
(330 x 305mm) x 3
Plinth (D2527A)
(330 x 92mm)
Door (D2528A)
(285 x 326mm)
Back (X1419-356)
(1419 x 356mm)
3
4
5
6
9
7 8
Page 16
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 8
B
Metal dowel (F901) x 4
C
D
Large locking
nut (F900) x 4
E
I
Rule Scissors Hammer
Eye protection
(when using a
hammer or drill)
Cross-head
screwdriver
Nail (F51) x 24
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
G
40mm Screw (F910) x 10
13mm Screw (F63) x 4
H
25mm Screw (F50) x 1
Handle (F631) x 1
F
Electric drill
(do not use for
fitting screws)
Shelf support (F121) x 12
J K
Bracket (F327) x 113mm Screw (F79) x 1
N
Plastic Nail (F91) x 4
L
Hinge plate (F523) x 2
M
Hinge (F522) x 2
Page 17
A
Finished
front edge
A
Assembly Instructions
4
If you have damaged or missing components, call the
Customer Helpline: 08456 400800 quoting the reference
numbers below
Step 1
Step 3
Prepare the right side
Refer to step 1 and, if
required, fit 2 hinge
plates onto the right
side , making sure
that they face the same
way as the diagram.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the right
side as shown.
Tap a wooden dowel
into the right side .
Step 2
L
2
E
2
Prepare the left side
Refer to step 1 and, if
required, fit 2 hinge
plates onto the left
side , making sure
that they face the same
way as the diagram.
Insert 2 large locking
nuts into the left side
. as shown.
Note: The arrow on the
locking nut must point
towards the hole in the
edge of the panel.
Tap a wooden dowel
into the left side .
L
1
E
1
Choose which way
you would like the
door to open
You can fit the door to
the left side or right side.
If you would
like your door
to open this
way, fit the
hinge plates
to the left side
If you would
like your door
to open this
way, fit the
hinge plates to
the right side
E
L
E
E
L
L
L
1
E
E
L
L
Finished
front edge
2
10mm
A
Note: Wooden dowels must
not stick out from the edge
by more than 10mm or they
may damage other panels.
A
1
A
2
Page 18
G
Finished
front edge
G
G
Finished
front edge
A
Assembly Instructions
5
Step 4
Step 5
Prepare the base and
the plinth
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the base .
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the plinth .
Note: The base is larger than
the horizontal (see panels page).
A
A
5
Finished
front edge
A
5
7
Plain chipboard
surface
2
Fit the base to the
right side
Push the base onto
the right side and
secure with 2 screws .
5
5
2
G
Step 6
A
A
Plain chipboard
surface
7
Fit the plinth to the
right side
Push the plinth onto
the right side and
secure with a screw .
7
2
G
7
2
Page 19
G
G
Assembly Instructions
6
Step 7
A
A
4
Finished
front edge
Plain chipboard
surface
Prepare the horizontal
Tap 2 wooden dowels
into the horizontal .
A
4
Finished
front edge
Step 8
2
Fit the horizontal
Push the horizontal
onto the right side
and secure with 2
screws .
4
4
2
G
5
Finished
front edge
Step 9
Fit the left side
Push the left side
onto the assembly
and secure with 5
screws .
G
1
1
G
G
G
G
G
Page 20
Finished
front edge
Assembly Instructions
7
Step 10
Step 11
Prepare the top
Screw 4 metal dowels
into the top .
Note: Tighten the metal
dowels up fully against
the panel.
Fix the bracket in the
middle of the top ,
flush to the back edge
using screw .
B
3
B
B
B
B
B
3
Finished
front edge
J
K
K
J
K
3
B
E
Fit the top
Push the top onto
the assembly.
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the 4 large
locking nuts fitted to
the side panels and
. .
Note: Turn the large
locking nuts as far as
they will go - more than
1/2 a turn.
Step 12
3
1
2
3
E
1
2
E
Fit the 4 plastic nails
Tap 2 plastic nails
into the bottom edge of
each side and as
shown.
N
1 2
N
N
N
N
1
2
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Assembly Instructions
8
Step 13
y
y
x
x
b:
Fit the back
a: Square up the unit by
making sure that
measurement x to x
equals y to y.
b: Place the back
onto the unit.
Nail around the
outside edges of the
back .
Note: Nails should be
spaced about 150mm
apart.
Carefully stand the
unit up for the next
step.
9
D
The measurement from top corner X to bottom corner X must be
equal to the measurement from top corner Y to bottom corner Y
a:
9
D
9
Step 14
Prepare the door
Push fit 2 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 edge of the
door.
I
M
8
90
M
8
Warning: The
unit is heavy.
Lift with care.
I
I
I
I
Page 22
Assembly Instructions
9
Step 15
C
Fit door and handle
Note: The easiest way to
attach the door is to
fit the top hinge first,
then align and fit the
other 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 screw
. .
M
M
M
L
L
L
M
L
C
H
8
8
a: b:
c: d:
L
M
L
L
B
L
M
M
M
A
M
L
B
e:
This shows the door being fitted to hinge
plates on the right side.
You may have fitted them to the left side.
H
8
Page 23
Assembly Instructions
10
Step 16
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
Page 24
Assembly Instructions
11
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
Step 17
Secure unit to a wall
To prevent possible
overbalancing we
recommend that this unit
is secured to a suitable
wall by use of the metal
bracket fitted to the
top .
Fixings are not supplied
as they will need to suit
the wall type, and the
length of screw will
depend on the distance
of the back of the unit to
the wall.
Warning: Take
care when
drilling the wall that you
do not drill into any
pipes, wires etc. If in
doubt, consult an expert.
K
3
3
K
F
x 4
F
x 4
F
x 4
Fit the shelves
For each of the 3 shelves
. insert 4 shelf studs .
Lower the 3 shelves
down onto the shelf
studs .
Assembly is complete
6
6
6
6
F
6
F
Make sure that the plastic
sleeve is fully pushed
onto the shelf stud.
F
Step 18
WALL
WALL
Top of unit
K
ALR3032
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