Sauder 419954 User manual

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BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
Enlish p 1-32
Français p 33-37
Español p 38-43
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
2-3
4
5-32
33-37
38-43
44-46
47
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Skip the power trip.
This time.
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Part Identification
åWhile not all parts are labeled, some of the parts will have a label or an inked letter on the ede
to help distinuish similar parts from each other. Use this part identification to help identify similar parts.
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C BOTTOM (2)
D RIGHT UPRIGHT (1)
E LEFT UPRIGHT (1)
F BACK (2)
G MODESTY PANEL (1)
H RIGHT FRONT LEG (2)
I END MOLDING (4)
J BOTTOM MOLDING (2)
K BACK MOLDING (2)
L PENCIL DRAWER FRONT (1)
M PENCIL DRAWER MOLDING (1)
N SHELF (1)
O SHELF FRONT (1)
P LEFT FRONT LEG (2)
Q RIGHT REAR LEG (2)
R LEFT REAR LEG (2)
S MODESTY PANEL MOLDING (2)
T EXTENSION BLOCK (2)
U TOP (1)
V SMALL DRAWER FRONT (4)
W LARGE DRAWER FRONT (2)
B37 PENCIL DRAWER BOTTOM (1)
D24 SMALL DRAWER RIGHT SIDE (4)
D25 SMALL DRAWER LEFT SIDE (4)
D28 LARGE DRAWER RIGHT SIDE (2)
D29 LARGE DRAWER LEFT SIDE (2)
D78 LARGE DRAWER BACK (2)
D109 SMALL DRAWER BACK (4)
D425 PENCIL DRAWER BACK (1)
D427 PENCIL DRAWER RIGHT SIDE (1)
D428 PENCIL DRAWER LEFT SIDE (1)
D506 PENCIL DRAWER BOX FRONT (1)
D707 LARGE DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
D716 SMALL DRAWER BOTTOM (4)

Part Identification Now you know
our ABCs.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
LM
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
B37
D428
D425
D427
D716
D24
D109
D25
V
D716
D24
D109
D25
D707
D28D78
D29
J
C
F
I
T
S
I
I
D506
Q
H
P
R
K

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
WIDE EXTENSION
RAIL - 4
YWIDE EXTENSION
SLIDE - 4
Z
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
AA NARROW EXTENSION
RAIL - 10 BB NARROW EXTENSION SLIDE - 10
FILE ROD - 4
8B FILE GLIDE - 4
15B
10A SLIDE CAM - 12 HIDDEN
CAM - 34
1F CAM
SCREW - 34
8F 12F TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 22
WOOD
DOWEL - 16
15F GLUE - 1
54M GROMMET CAP - 2
1P GROMMET - 2 10P
3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 48 BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4 7S
BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 3
17S BLACK 1-1/8" MACHINE SCREW - 6 21S
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 28 BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 18 32S
BLACK 7/8" MACHINE SCREW - 2
37S BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
113S
KNOB SET - 8
136K
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Step 1 Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/services/tips
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty
carton to avoid scratchin your unit or the floor.
å To bein assembly, push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER (12F) into the lare holes in the ENDS (A
and B) and UPRIGHTS (D and E).
å Repeat this step for the BOTTOMS (C), MODESTY
PANEL (G), and SHELF (N).
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A
B
D
E
Do not tihten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
(22 used)
12F

Step 2
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Arrow
Arrow
1F
The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the ede of the board.
Hole
å Push thirty-four HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the ENDS (A
and B), UPRIGHTS (D and E), BACKS (F), and PENCIL
DRAWER FRONT (L).
(34 used)
1F
Arrow
A
B
D
E
L
F
F
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.

Step 3
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M
H
P
Q
R
Q
H
P
R
8F
å Turn thirty-four CAM SCREWS (8F) into the LEGS (H, P, Q,
and R) and PENCIL DRAWER MOLDING (M).
(34 used)
8F

Step 4
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å Turn the ENDS (A and B), UPRIGHTS (D and E), and BACKS (F) over.
å Turn twelve BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (32S) into the ENDS (A and B),
UPRIGHTS (D and E), and BACKS (F) until the shoulders of the SCREWS rest on the
surfaces of the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
å NOTE: Do not overtihten the SCREWS.
å Slide the MOLDINGS (I and K) onto the ENDS (A and B), UPRIGHTS (D and E), and
BACKS (F). Line up the rooves in the MOLDINGS over the heads of the SCREWS in
the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
å NOTE: If the MOLDING comes up o of the SCREWS, remove it and slide it on aain.
The MOLDINGS should be centered over the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(12 used in this step)
32S
Shoulder
Apply pressure with your hands as you
uide the MOLDINGS over the SCREWS
and onto the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
A
B
D
E
F
K
I
I
K
I
I
Surface
without
HIDDEN
CAMS
F
Surface
without
HIDDEN
CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS

Step 5
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å Turn three BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (32S) into the
MODESTY PANEL (G) until the shoulders of the SCREWS rest on
the surface of the MODESTY PANEL.
å NOTE: Do not overtihten the SCREWS.
å Slide a MODESTY PANEL MOLDING (S) onto the MODESTY
PANEL (G). Line up the roove in the MOLDING over the heads of
the SCREWS in the MODESTY PANEL.
å NOTE: If the MOLDING comes up o of the SCREWS, remove it
and slide it on aain. The MOLDING should be centered
over the MODESTY PANEL.
å Turn the MODESTY PANEL (G) over and
repeat this step to the other surface
of the MODESTY PANEL.
Shoulder
Apply pressure with your hands as you
uide the MOLDING over the SCREWS
and onto the MODESTY PANEL.
S
G
S
G
S
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
32S
32S
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS

Step 6
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Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thorouhly before
assemblin. Disassembly of lued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
å First, fill two holes in the ENDS (A and B) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then,
insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
å NOTE: Be sure to position the parts exactly as shown.
å Now, fill the holes in the FRONT LEGS (H and P) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M).
å Fasten the FRONT LEGS (H and P) to the ENDS (A and B). Tihten six
HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the ENDS insert into the FRONT LEGS.
Wipe away the excess GLUE.
15F
A
B
P
H
These surfaces
should be even.
These surfaces
should be even.
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
1
2
End without hole
End with hole

Step 7
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Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thorouhly before
assemblin. Disassembly of lued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
å First, fill two holes in the REAR LEGS (Q and R) 1/4 to 1/2 full
with GLUE (54M). Then, insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F)
into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
å Now, fill the holes in the ENDS (A and B) 1/4 to 1/2 full
with GLUE (54M).
å Fasten the REAR LEGS (Q and R) to the ENDS (A and B).
Tihten six HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the REAR LEGS
insert into the ENDS. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
15F
A
B
R
Q
These surfaces
should be even.
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
These surfaces
should be even.
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
End with hole
End without hole

Step 8
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Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thorouhly before
assemblin. Disassembly of lued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
å First, fill two holes in the UPRIGHTS (D and E) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M).
Then, insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe away the
excess GLUE.
å NOTE: Be sure to position the parts exactly as shown.
å Now, fill the holes in the REAR LEGS (Q and R) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M).
å Fasten the REAR LEGS (Q and R) to the UPRIGHTS (D
and E). Tihten six HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the UPRIGHTS insert into the REAR
LEGS. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
15F
D
E
Q
R
These surfaces
should be even.
These surfaces
should be even.
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
End without hole
End with hole

Step 9
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Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thorouhly before
assemblin. Disassembly of lued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
å First, fill two holes in the FRONT LEGS (H and P) 1/4 to 1/2
full with GLUE (54M). Then, insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F)
into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
å Now, fill the holes in the UPRIGHTS (D and E) 1/4 to 1/2 full
with GLUE (54M).
å Fasten the FRONT LEGS (P and H) to the UPRIGHTS (D
and E). Tihten six HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the FRONT LEGS
insert into the UPRIGHTS. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
15F
D
E
H
P
These surfaces
should be even.
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
These surfaces
should be even.
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
End with hole
End without hole

Step 10
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å Separate the WIDE EXTENSION SLIDES (Z) from the WIDE EXTENSION RAILS (Y) as shown in the upper diaram below.
Be prepared, the parts are reasy.
å Fasten the WIDE EXTENSION RAILS (Y) to the ENDS (A and B) and UPRIGHTS (D and E). Use eiht GOLD 5/16" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (3S) throuh holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each WIDE EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlared diaram. Then, slide the inner
cartride of the WIDE EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other hole that lines up with the hole in the ENDS and UPRIGHTS.
Turn a SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The WIDE EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the LARGE DRAWERS.
Open end
Open end
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
3S
Open end
A
B
E
D
Y
Y
Y
Y
YZ
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Open end
Separate the WIDE EXTENSION SET (Y and Z)
from the NARROW EXTENSION SET (AA and BB).
P
H
P
H
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4

Step 11
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Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
å Separate the NARROW EXTENSION SLIDES (BB) from the NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (AA) as shown in the upper
diaram below. Be prepared, the parts are reasy.
å Fasten eiht NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (AA) to the ENDS (A and B) and UPRIGHTS (D and E). Use sixteen GOLD 5/16"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S) throuh holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each NARROW EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlared diaram. Then, slide the
inner cartride of the NARROW EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other hole that lines up with the hole in the ENDS and
UPRIGHTS. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The NARROW EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the SMALL DRAWERS and PENCIL DRAWER.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(16 used in this step)
3S
A
B
E
D
AA
AA
AABB
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
Open end
Open end
Open end
Open end
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4

Step 12
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å Turn the UPRIGHTS (D and E) over.
å Fasten the EXTENSION BLOCKS (T) to the UPRIGHTS (D and E). Use four BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (7S).
å Fasten the remainin two NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (AA) to the UPRIGHTS (D and E). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (3S) throuh holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each NARROW EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlared diaram. Then, slide the
inner cartride of the NARROW EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other hole that lines up with the hole in the ENDS and
UPRIGHTS. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the RAILS)
3S
E
D
AA
AA
Open end
Open end
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the EXTENSION BLOCKS)
7S
T
T
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
The lare hole
must be here.
H
P
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
Surface with
more holes
Unfinished
strip

å Fasten the BOTTOMS (C) to the ENDS (A and B). Tihten
four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Slide the BOTTOM MOLDINGS* (J) onto the notched
edes of the BOTTOMS (C).
å *U.S. Patent No. 5,499,886
Step 13
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Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
J
C
J
C
How to use the SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER
1. Insert the dowel end of the FASTENER into the hole of the
adjoinin part.
NOTE: The dowel end of the FASTENER must remain fully
inserted in the hole of the adjoinin part while lockin
the FASTENER.
2. Tihten the FASTENER with a Phillips screwdriver as tiht
as possible.
Dowel end
Slide the BOTTOM MOLDING (J)
onto the notched ede.
Notched ede
Notched ede
These surfaces
should be even.
Short ede
B
A
Short ede
H
P

Step 14
å Fasten the BACKS (F) to the REAR LEGS (Q and R) that
are on the ENDS (A and B). Tihten four HIDDEN CAMS.
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F
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
F
B
A
K
K
R
Q
Don't worry. It isn't
Rome. This can be built
in a day.

å Fasten the RIGHT UPRIGHT (D) to the BOTTOM (C)
and BACK (F). Tihten two HIDDEN CAMS and two
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the LEFT UPRIGHT (E) to the BOTTOM (C)
and BACK (F). Tihten two HIDDEN CAMS and two
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 15
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F
F
C
C
D
E
B
A
The lare hole
must be here.
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS

Step 16
å Fasten the MODESTY PANEL (G) to the TOP (U). Tihten
two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
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Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
G
U
Surface with holes
The lare hole
must be here.
The lare hole
must be here.
Meet Part (U). This component has
been enineered to be lihter, stroner,
faster… well ok. Not technically faster.
But definitely makes for a sturdier
Executive Desk that’s easier to assemble
and friendlier to the environment.