Sauder 1034-290 User manual

Model #
1034--290
Assembly Instructions
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Notice
Computer Workcenter
(Desk)

PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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(A) END -- 1 (B) DRAWER
END -- 1
(C) DRAWER
UPRIGHT -- 1
(H) MONITOR
SHELF -- 1
(I) SKIRT -- 1 (L) FILE DRAWER
FRONT -- 1
(J) BRACE -- 1 (K) WRIST
REST -- 1
(S) SMALL
DRAWER
FRONT -- 1
(T) SMALL
DRAWER
SIDE -- 2
(U) SMALL
DRAWER
BACK -- 1
(V) SMALL
DRAWER
BOTTOM -- 1
(M2) FILE DRAWER
SIDE -- 2
(W) EXTENSION
RAIL -- 2
(X) EXTENSION
SLIDE -- 2
(CC) SHORT RIGHT
CABINET RAIL -- 1
(DD) SHORT LEFT
CABINET RAIL -- 1
(EE) SHORT RIGHT
DRAWER SLIDE -- 1
(FF) SHORT LEFT
DRAWER SLIDE -- 1
(EEE) PLASTIC FILE
GLIDE -- 2
(NN) ADJUSTABLE
FLANGE -- 2
(PP) SHELF
POST -- 1
(QQ) TWIST-LOCKR
FASTENER -- 14
(RR) METAL
BRACKET -- 13
(shown separated)
(OO) WEDGE -- 1 (SS) GROMMET -- 3

Each part for this unit may not have a label or inked letter on it. Parts are labeled or inked on the edge to help
distinguish similar parts from each other. Use this PARTS IDENTIFICATION to help identify similar parts.
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(D) TOP -- 1 (E) MODESTY
PANEL -- 1
(F) BACK -- 1 (G) KEYBOARD
SHELF -- 1
(N) FILE DRAWER
BACK -- 1
(O) DRAWER
FRONT -- 1
(P2) DRAWER
SIDE -- 2
(Q) DRAWER
BACK -- 1
(R2) LARGE DRAWER
BOTTOM -- 2
(Y) LONG RIGHT
CABINET RAIL -- 2
(Z) LONG LEFT
CABINET RAIL -- 2
(AA) LONG RIGHT
DRAWER SLIDE -- 2
(BB) LONG LEFT
DRAWER SLIDE -- 2
(FFF) FILE
ROD -- 2
(JJ) FILE DRAWER
FRONT BRACKET -- 2
(KK) DRAWER
FRONT BRACKET -- 1
(LL) SMALL DRAWER
FRONT BRACKET -- 1
(TT) GROMMET
CAP -- 2
(UU) PULL -- 3 (VV) CORD
MANAGER -- 4
(WW) TAPECARD -- 1
(MM) FIXED
FLANGE -- 1

AUDER WELCOMES YOU TO THE WORLD OF READY--TO--ASSEMBLE FURNITURE
SSEMBLY IS QUITE SIMPLE IF YOU FOLLOW OUR STEP--BY--STEP INSTRUCTIONS
NPACK PARTS CAREFULLY TO PREVENT SCRATCHING OF THE FINISHED PIECES
O NOT BEGIN ASSEMBLY UNTIL YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE PARTS
XTRA TIME SPENT DURING THE ASSEMBLY WILL BE WELL WORTH IT
EADY....SET....GO
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CFCs
The polystyrene foam used in Sauder
packaging contains no CFCs which
are known to reduce stratospheric
ozone layers.
SCREWS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
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Each time a screw is used, it is shown actual size for you to compare with the screw in your hand.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
HAMMER
NO. 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
TIP SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
(XX) 1--1/4” FLAT HEAD SCREW -- 3 (YY) 7/8” LARGE HEAD SCREW -- 4
(ZZ) 7/8” MACHINE SCREW -- 6 (AAA) 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW -- 40
(BBB) 1/2” FLAT HEAD SCREW -- 12 (DDD) 5/16” FLAT HEAD SCREW -- 12

1
Read each step through completely before beginning the step. This box “-” is provided as a check--off box. As you
complete each task, check it off.
You must assemble the Desk first. When the Desk is completed, begin assembly of the Bookcase Return.
-To begin assembly, push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCKRFASTENER (QQ) into the holes in the MODESTY
PANEL (E). Repeat this step for the BACK (F) and BRACE (J).
NOTE: Be sure the TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS are positioned as shown in the enlarged diagrams.
Make sure the point is positioned as shown in the enlarged diagram.
NOTE: If you need to remove a TWIST-LOCKRFASTENER from a hole, pull the FASTENER back out
of the hole. Pull at the front and back edges, slowly working the FASTENER out of the hole.
TWIST-LOCKR
FASTENER (QQ)
MODESTY
PANEL (E)
Make sure this point
is in this location.
TWIST-LOCKR
FASTENER (QQ)
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2
-Before beginning this step, separate the 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREWS (AAA) and 7/8” LARGE HEAD
SCREWS (YY). Do not confuse these SCREWS.
-Position the BRACE (J) with the surface with TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS facing up as shown.
-Fasten two METAL BRACKETS (RR) to the BRACE (J). Use a 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW (AAA) through
each BRACKET and into the pre--drilled holes in the BRACE.
NOTE: Be sure to position each METAL BRACKET as shown. Be sure the edge of each METAL
BRACKET is even with the edge of the BRACE. Follow the diagram closely.
-Fasten the SKIRT (I) to the METAL BRACKETS on the BRACE. Use a 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW (AAA)
through each BRACKET and into the pre--drilled holes in the SKIRT.
NOTE: Be sure the unfinished edge of the SKIRT is facing up.
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BRACE (J)
SKIRT (I)
Surface with
TWIST-LOCKR
FASTENERS
METAL
BRACKET (RR)
METAL
BRACKET (RR)
Unfinished
edge
9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW (AAA)
(4 used in this step)
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3
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-You have the choice of assembling this unit two ways. In the first method, you can assemble this unit with the drawers
on the right side of the desk. Or you can assemble this unit with the drawers on the left side of the desk. The above diagrams
show the two possible outcomes of the assembled unit. Study the diagrams and decide which method of assembly you
will follow.
NOTE: This instruction book will show assembly for both methods. If you want the drawers to be on
the right side of the desk, follow steps 4 through 10 in this book.
NOTE: If you want the drawers to be on the left side of the desk, skip steps 4 through 10. Continue
assembly by following steps 11 through 17 in this book.
DRAWERS ON THE RIGHT
DRAWERS ON THE LEFT
(continue with steps 4 through 10)
(continue with steps 11 through 17)
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-Position the DRAWER UPRIGHT (C) and DRAWER END (B) as shown with the unfinished surfaces
facing up.
NOTE: Be sure the flat edges of the DRAWER UPRIGHT and DRAWER END are facing as shown.
Follow the diagram closely.
-Fasten both LONG LEFT CABINET RAILS (Z) to the DRAWER UPRIGHT (C). Fasten both LONG RIGHT
CABINET RAILS (Y) to the DRAWER END (B). Use two 5/16” FLAT HEAD SCREWS (DDD) through the first and
second holes from the roller in each RAIL and into the pre--drilled holes in the DRAWER UPRIGHT and DRAWER END.
NOTE: The CABINET RAILS are marked “CABINET RIGHT” and “CABINET LEFT” for easy
identification. Be sure the roller end of each RAIL is positioned toward the flat edges of the
DRAWER UPRIGHT and DRAWER END. Be sure to use the holes shown in the DRAWER
UPRIGHT and DRAWER END. Follow the diagram closely.
-Fasten the SHORT LEFT CABINET RAIL (DD) to the DRAWER UPRIGHT (C). Fasten the SHORT RIGHT
CABINET RAIL (CC) to the DRAWER END (B). Use two 5/16” FLAT HEAD SCREWS (DDD) through the first and
second holes from the roller in each RAIL and into the pre--drilled holes in the DRAWER UPRIGHT and DRAWER END.
NOTE: Be sure the roller end of each RAIL is positioned toward the flat edges of the DRAWER
UPRIGHT and DRAWER END. Be sure to use the holes shown in the DRAWER UPRIGHT and
DRAWER END. Follow the diagram closely.
4
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DRAWER
UPRIGHT (C)
DRAWER
END (B)
Roller
end
Roller
end
Roller
end
Roller
end
5/16” FLAT HEAD SCREW (DDD)
(12usedinthisstep)
DRAWERS ON THE RIGHT
SHORT LEFT
CABINET RAIL (DD)
SHORT RIGHT
CABINET RAIL (CC)
LONG LEFT
CABINET RAIL (Z)
LONG RIGHT
CABINET RAIL (Y)
Unfinished
surface
Unfinished
surface
Flat edge
Flat edge
Use this hole.
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5
-Fasten two METAL BRACKETS (RR) to the DRAWER UPRIGHT (C). Fasten three METAL BRACKETS (RR) to
the DRAWER END (B). Use a 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW (AAA) through each METAL BRACKET andintothe
pre--drilled holes in the DRAWER UPRIGHT and DRAWER END.
NOTE: Be sure each METAL BRACKET is positioned as shown. Be sure the edge of each METAL
BRACKET is even with the edges of the DRAWER UPRIGHT and DRAWER END. Be sure to use
the 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREWS (AAA).
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DRAWERS ON THE RIGHT
METAL
BRACKET (RR)
DRAWER
UPRIGHT (C)
DRAWER
END (B)
9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW (AAA)
(5 used in this step)
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6
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DRAWERS ON THE RIGHT
DRAWER
UPRIGHT (C)
DRAWER
END (B)
BACK (F)
SKIRT (I) BRACE (J)
Finished
surface
Unfinished
surface
Follow the diagrams closely for this step. Be sure the parts are positioned as shown.
How to use the SAUDER TWIST-LOCKRFASTENER (Refer to the enlarged diagram.)
1. Insert the dowel end of the FASTENER into the hole of the adjoining part.
NOTE: The dowel end of the FASTENER must remain fully inserted in the
hole of the adjoining part while locking the FASTENER.
2. Tighten the FASTENER with a Phillips screwdriver as tight as possible.
-Fasten the BRACE (J) to the DRAWER UPRIGHT (C). Tighten the TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS in
the BRACE.
NOTE: Be sure the surface of the BRACE with TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS is facing as shown. Be
sure the SKIRT is positioned as shown. Be sure the flat edge of the DRAWER UPRIGHT is
facing as shown. Follow the diagram.
-Fasten the BACK (F) to the DRAWER UPRIGHT (C). Tighten the TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS in the BACK.
NOTE: Be sure the unfinished surface of the BACK is facing as shown. Follow the diagram.
-Fasten the DRAWER END (B) to the BACK (F) and BRACE (J). Tighten the TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS in
the BACK and BRACE.
NOTE: Be sure the finished surface of the DRAWER END is facing up. Be sure the flat edge of the
DRAWER END is facing as shown. Follow the diagram.
Flat edge
Flat edge
Tighten the FASTENER
as tight as possible.
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this step, visit our web site
at: www.sauder.com/tips