Sauder 420545 User manual

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Model 420545
NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Español p 26-28
Lot # 531694 07/26/19
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Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
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Safety
Warranty
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Hammer
Not actual size
Skip the power trip.
This time.
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4
5-22
23-25
26-28
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Tape Measure

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.
Part Identification Now you know
our ABCs.
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C TOP (1)
D BACK (2)
D32 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D33 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D61 DRAWER BACK (2)
D729 DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
E BRACE (3)
F BASE (1)
G DRAWER FRONT (2)
H TOP MOLDING (1)
I MOLDING (1)
M63
DRAWER BRACE (2)
(Hidden part usin recycled
material. Color may vary.)
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
D729
D33
D32
D61
M63
EE
D

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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DRAWER FRONT
BRACKET - 4
10G
FILE GLIDE - 4
5B
INTERLOCK TRACK - 1
22G
FILE ROD - 4
9B
FILE BAR - 4
1B
SILVER 3/4" MACHINE SCREW - 4
20S
METAL BRACKET - 3
4G
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 18
1S
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 3
7S
BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 4
6S
3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16
METAL PIN - 6
1R
20G DRAWER STOP - 2
12E TACK GLIDE - 4
29G SAFETY STOP - 2
FILE BRACKET - 4
12B HIDDEN CAM - 24 1F CAM DOWEL - 24 2F
KNOB - 4
69K
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
EXTENSION SLIDE - 4
40MC
EXTENSION RAIL - 4
40MA

Step 1 Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/service/tips
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty carton to avoid
scratchin your unit or the floor.
å Push fourteen HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the ENDS (A and B), BACKS (D), and
DRAWER BRACES (M63). Then, insert the metal end of a CAM DOWEL (2F) into
each HIDDEN CAM.
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Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
A
B
D
D
M63
M63
Do not tihten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
(14 used)
Arrow
1F
2F

å Push ten HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the BRACES (E). Then, insert the
metal end of a CAM DOWEL (2F) into each HIDDEN CAM.
å NOTE: There will be one BRACE that will only have two HIDDEN
CAMS and CAM DOWELS.
Step 2
Arrow
1F
2F
Do not tihten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
Arrow
1F
2F
Do not insert HIDDEN
CAMS and CAM DOWELS
into these two holes.
E
E
E
(10 used)
Arrow
1F
2F
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StepStep 3
å Insert two SAFETY STOPS (29G) into the holes shown in
the RIGHT END (A).
This pin must insert
into the location holes
in the RIGHT END (A).
29G
A
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
29G
Ede without
HIDDEN CAMS
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do somethin else.
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StepStep 4
Be sure the
interlock track
snaps into each
safety stop.
4.
3.
2.
1.
The interlock system is a safety feature
that prevents more than one drawer
from opening at the same time. Do not
use excessive force to open the drawers.
22G
29G
Tape Measure
å Diaram 1. Measure 3" from one end of the INTERLOCK TRACK (22G). Position the INTERLOCK TRACK as shown.
å SAFETY STOP / TRACK ATTACHMENT:
å Diaram 2. Tilt the first ede of the INTERLOCK TRACK (22G) into the SAFETY STOP (29G).
å Diaram 3. Rotate the INTERLOCK TRACK and apply force to enae the second ede into the SAFETY STOP.
å Diaram 4. Repeat the SAFETY STOP / TRACK ATTACHMENT for the next SAFETY STOP while holdin the previously
completed SAFETY STOP in its location hole.
å Visually check that all INTERLOCK TRACK edes have been enaed into the SAFETY STOP as shown in diaram 3.
Then, remove the INTERLOCK TRACK assembly from the END.
22G
29G
A
22G
29G
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
3"
Ede without
HIDDEN CAMS
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StepStep 5
å Insert the INTERLOCK TRACK (22G) with SAFETY STOPS (29G) into the roove in the RIGHT END (A) exactly as shown.
å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (40MC) from the EXTENSION RAILS (40MA) as shown in the upper diaram below.
Be prepared, the parts are reasy.
å Fasten two EXTENSION RAILS (40MA) to each END (A and B). Use eiht GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S)
throuh holes #1 and #4.
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlared diaram. Then, slide the inner cartride
of the EXTENSION RAIL out to find the other hole that lines up with the hole in the END. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWERS.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
3S
Open end
Open end
29G
After fastenin the RAILS to the ENDS, rest the INTERLOCK
TRACK assembly aainst the RAILS. There should be no
more than a 1/16" ap between all ACTUATORS and RAILS.
A
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
B
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
22G
Finished ede
Finished ede
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
40MA40MC
1
2
34
1
2
34
1
2
3
41
2
3
4
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Step
å Fasten the BACKS (D) to the LEFT END (B). Tihten four
HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 6
Start Tighten
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Caution
Risk of damae or
injury. HIDDEN CAMS
must be completely
tihtened. HIDDEN
CAMS that are not
completely tihtened
may loosen, and parts
may separate. To
completely tihten:
Arrow
Maximum
210 derees
B
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Finished ede
D
D
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
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