Sauder 109872 User manual

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Assembly Instructions
06 / 28 / 10
Lot #: 258949
Date Purchased:
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Model # 109872
This instruction booklet contains important safety information.
Please read and keep for future reference.
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The center pages of this book are French and Spanish
instructions.
Les instructions en français et en espagnol sont situées
dans liencart au milieu de ce manuel. Pour plus de
commodité, celles-ci sont facilement détachables.
Se incluyen las instrucciones en español y francés en el
centro de este folleto. Para facilitar su uso, se puede
desprenderlas fácilmente.

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.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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.
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(A) OUTER
END -- 1
(B) INNER
END -- 1
(C) RIGHT
UPRIGHT -- 1
(D) LEFT
UPRIGHT -- 1
(E) TOP -- 1
(F) MODESTY
PANEL -- 1 (G) SHELF -- 1 (H) BOTTOM -- 1
(I) RIGHT
MOLDING -- 1
(J) LEFT
MOLDING -- 1
(K) SHORT
MOLDING -- 1
(L) END
MOLDING -- 2
(M) LONG
SKIRT -- 2
(N) SHORT
SKIRT -- 2

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
HAMMER
NO. 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
SCREWS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
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(X) 1--7/8” FLAT HEAD SCREW -- 10 (Y) 1--1/2” FLAT HEAD SCREW -- 3
(CC) 1--1/8” FLAT HEAD SCREW -- 16 (AA) 9/16” WAFER HEAD SCREW -- 2
(T) TWIST-LOCKR
FASTENER -- 18
(BB) 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW -- 24
(O) CONNECTOR
PLATE -- 2 (P) GROMMET -- 1
(Q) GROMMET
CAP -- 1 (R) FOOT -- 2
(S) CORD
MANAGER -- 4
(U) METAL
BRACKET -- 2 (V) WASHER -- 3
(W) HOLE
PLUG -- 3
Each time a screw is used, it is shown actual size for
you to compare with the screw in your hand. You
may receive some extra hardware. This is done to
assure you receive at least the amount required.
Certificate of Conformity
1. This certificate applies to the Sauder Woodworking Product identified by this Instruction Book.
2. This certificate applies to compliance of this product with the CPSC Ban on Lead--Containing
Paint (16 CFR 1303).
3. This product is manufactured by: Sauder Woodworking Company
502 Middle Street
Archbold, Ohio 43502
(419) 446--2711
4. Date of Manufacture: ________________
July 2010

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109843
Executive Desk
109848
Return Kit
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.
NOTE: You must assemble the 109843 Executive Desk first, then the 109848 Return Kit before
assembling this unit (109872 U--Shape Connector Kit).
NOTE: The diagram above shows the 109848 Return Kit attached to the right side of the 109843
Executive Desk. Your 109848 Return Kit may be attached to the left side of the 109843
Executive Desk or not at all yet.
-If the 109848 Return Kit is not yet attached to the 109843 Executive Desk, go to the next step now. If the 109848
Return Kit is already attached to the 109843 Executive Desk, continue with this step.
IMPORTANT: Have someone hold the 109848 Return Kit level while you are removing it from the
109843 Executive Desk.
-Remove the 109848 Return Kit from the 109843 Executive Desk. To do so, remove the four screws from each
connector plate that attach the plates to the Desk. Next, remove the support bracket from the Return Kit. To do so,
remove all six screws from the support bracket. And finally, remove the gold screws and washers that attach the
Return Kit modesty panel to the Desk.
NOTE: Save these screws and the support bracket. You will need them later in assembly.
Remove four screws
from this end of each
connector plate.
Remove three gold
screws and washers
from the modesty panel.
Also, completely remove
the support bracket from
both units.
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RIGHT
MOLDING (I)
LEFT
MOLDING (J) TOP (E)
NOTE: Before beginning this step, separate the 1--1/2” FLAT HEAD SCREWS (Y) and 1--1/8” FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (CC). Do not confuse these SCREWS.
-Position the TOP (E) as shown with the unfinished surface facing up.
-Fasten the RIGHT MOLDING (I) and LEFT MOLDING (J) to the TOP (E) as shown. Use seven 1--1/8” FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (CC) through the holes in each MOLDING and into the pre--drilled holes in the TOP.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the SCREWS. The heads of the SCREWS should be even with the
surface of the MOLDINGS.
NOTE: Be sure the finished surfaces of the RIGHT and LEFT MOLDINGS are facing up. The
MOLDINGS will set in from the edges of the TOP. The angled ends of the MOLDINGS should
be positioned toward the same end of the TOP that has the large hole.
When fastened, the
MOLDINGS set in from
the edges of the TOP.
Finished
surface
Finished
surface
Unfinished
surface
Large
hole
Angled
end
1--1/8” FLAT HEAD SCREW (CC)
(14usedinthisstep)
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IMPORTANT: Do NOT insert TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS into the INNER END (B) in this step.
-Push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCKRFASTENER (T) into each large hole in the OUTER END (A) as shown. Repeat
this step for the RIGHT UPRIGHT (C), LEFT UPRIGHT (D), MODESTY PANEL (F), and SHELF (G).
NOTE: Be sure the TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS are positioned exactly as shown in the enlarged
diagrams. Make sure the point is positioned as shown in the enlarged diagram. Do not
tighten the TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS at this time.
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 (T)
Make sure this point
is in this location.
Dowel end
OUTER
END (A)
IMPORTANT:
Do not insert TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS
into the INNER END (B)in this step.
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METAL
BRACKET (U)
9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW (BB)
(2 used in this step)
LONG
SKIRT (M)
LONG
SKIRT (M)
OUTER
END (A)
Finished
surface
Tighten the FASTENER as tight
as possible after inserting the
dowel end of the FASTENER into
the hole of the adjoining part.
SHORT
MOLDING (K)
Unfinished
surface
Follow the diagram at the top of the page closely for this step. Be sure the parts are positioned exactly 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.
-Position the SHORT MOLDING (K) flat as shown in the top diagram with the finished surface facing up.
-Fasten the OUTER END (A) to the SHORT MOLDING (K) as shown in the top diagram. Tighten the
TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS in the OUTER END.
NOTE: Be sure the unfinished surface of the OUTER END is facing as shown.
-Now, fasten a METAL BRACKET (U) to each LONG SKIRT (M) as shown in the bottom diagram. Use a 9/16”
LARGE HEAD SCREW (BB) through each BRACKET and into one pre--drilled hole shown in each LONG SKIRT.
NOTE: Be sure to position the METAL BRACKETS as shown. The edge of each METAL BRACKET
should be even with the edge of the LONG SKIRT. Follow the bottom diagram.
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-Position both LONG SKIRTS (M) and both SHORT SKIRTS (N) on edge as shown.
NOTE: Be sure the METAL BRACKET (U) on each LONG SKIRT is positioned toward the floor. Be sure
the grooves in the SKIRTS are facing in as shown. Follow the diagram closely.
-Slide two FEET (R) into the grooves in the LONG SKIRTS (M) and SHORT SKIRTS (N) as shown. You may need to
gently tap them in with your hammer. Follow the diagrams closely.
-Now, fasten the FEET (R) to the BOTTOM (H) as shown. Use a 9/16” WAFER HEAD SCREW (AA) through the
large hole in each FOOT and into the pre--drilled holes in the BOTTOM.
NOTE: Be sure to use the 9/16” WAFER HEAD SCREWS (AA). Start both SCREWS a few turns before
tightening either of them.
-Next, fasten the METAL BRACKET (U) on each LONG SKIRT (M) to the BOTTOM (H). Use a 9/16” LARGE
HEAD SCREW (BB) through each METAL BRACKET and into the pre--drilled holes in the BOTTOM.
NOTE: Be sure to use the 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREWS (BB).
Be sure the METAL
BRACKET (U) on each
LONG SKIRT (M) is
positioned toward the
floor.
FOOT (R)
FOOT (R)
SHORT
SKIRT (N) 9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW (BB)
(2 used for the METAL BRACKETS)
9/16” WAFER HEAD SCREW (AA)
(2 used for the FEET)
BOTTOM (H)
Unfinished
surface
LONG
SKIRT (M) SHORT
SKIRT (N)
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MODESTY
PANEL (F)
Unfinished
surface
-Position the MODESTY PANEL (F) as shown with the surface with TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS facing up.
NOTE: Be sure the notch in the MODESTY PANEL is in the location shown.
-Fasten the SHELF (G) to the MODESTY PANEL (F) as shown. Tighten the TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS in
the SHELF.
NOTE: Be sure the unfinished surface of the SHELF is facing as shown.
SHELF (G)
Notch
Surface with
TWIST-LOCKR
FASTENERS
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MODESTY
PANEL (F)
-Fasten the RIGHT UPRIGHT (C) and LEFT UPRIGHT (D) to the MODESTY PANEL (F) as shown. Tighten
two TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS in each UPRIGHT.
NOTE: Be sure the surface with TWIST-LOCKRFASTENERS on the UPRIGHTS are facing out as
shown. Follow the diagram.
-Fasten the RIGHT UPRIGHT (C) and LEFT UPRIGHT (D) to the SHELF (G).Usetwo1--7/8” FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (X) through each UPRIGHT and into the pre--drilled holes in the ends of the SHELF.
-Now, fasten four CORD MANAGERS (S) to the MODESTY PANEL (F) as shown. Use a 9/16” LARGE HEAD
SCREW (BB) through each CORD MANAGER and into the pre--drilled holes in the MODESTY PANEL.
NOTE: Be sure to position each CORD MANAGER as shown. Follow the enlarged diagram.
SHELF (G)
CORD
MANAGER (S)
LEFT
UPRIGHT (D)
RIGHT
UPRIGHT (C)
Surface with
TWIST-LOCKR
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCKR
FASTENERS
9/16” LARGE HEAD SCREW (BB)
(4 used for the CORD MANAGERS)
1--7/8” FLAT HEAD SCREW (X)
(4 used in this step)
Use two 1--7/8”
FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (X) here.
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