Sauder 431238 User manual

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Lot # 567702 07/29/21
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Desk
Model 431238 / Sku 211-4724
Sit and surf.

No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Hardware Identification
Part Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
LARGE WOOD
DOWEL - 6
3
CAM SCREW - 10
2
SMALL WOOD
DOWEL - 6
4APPLIQUE CARD - 1
5L-WRENCH - 1 6
3-5/16" HEX HEAD SCREW - 4
7
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HIDDEN CAM - 10
1

Part Identification
åWhile not all parts are labeled, some of the parts will have a label or an inked letter on the edge
to help distinguish similar parts from each other. Use this part identification to help identify similar parts.
Now you know
our ABCs.
A TOP (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C RIGHT END (1)
D BOTTOM (1)
E MODESTY PANEL (1)
F UPRIGHT (1)
G SHELF (1)
A
B
C
D
EF
G
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Hardware Usage Guide
HOW TO USE A HIDDEN CAM & CAM SCREW OR CAM DOWEL
NOTE: Various CAM SCREWS or a CAM DOWEL may be used.
Cam Screws Cam Dowel
Turn the CAM SCREW or
gently tap the CAM DOWEL
until the shoulder is against
the surface of the part.
1.
Hidden Cam
Arrow
Push a HIDDEN CAM into
the part. The arrow in the
HIDDEN CAM must point
toward the hole in the
edge of the board.
Hole
2.
3.
1
2
Insert the CAM SCREW or CAM DOWEL into the
HIDDEN CAM. Tighten the HIDDEN CAM.
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Step 1
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty
carton to avoid scratching your unit or the floor.
å Push four HIDDEN CAMS (1) completely into the holes in the
RIGHT END (C), and UPRIGHT (F).
å Turn the UPRIGHT (F) over.
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (2) into the UPRIGHT (F).
Look for this icon. It means a video assembly tip is
available at www.sauder.com/service/tips
Find the numbered video or scan the QR code. 1
F
F
C
1
Arrow
Meet Parts (C and F). These components
have been engineered to be lighter,
stronger, faster… well ok. Not technically
faster. But definitely makes for a sturdier
Desk that’s easier to assemble and
friendlier to the environment.
2
F
L
I
P
O
V
E
R
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Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do something else.

å Insert four SMALL WOOD DOWELS (4) into the
RIGHT END (C) and UPRIGHT (F).
å Push the SHELF (G) onto the SMALL WOOD DOWELS (4)
in the RIGHT END (C) and UPRIGHT (F).
Step 2
C
F
G
4
4
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with CAM SCREWS
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å Fasten the BOTTOM (D) to the RIGHT END (C) and
UPRIGHT (F). Tighten four 3-5/16" HEX HEAD SCREWS (7)
using the L-WRENCH (6).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
Step 3
C
D
F
Surface with
large holes
Part (D). Another
sturdier, easier,
friendlier component!
63-5/16" HEX HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
7
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å Push six HIDDEN CAMS (1) into the LEFT END (B) and
MODESTY PANEL (E).
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (2) into the LEFT END (B).
Step 4 1
E
B
1
Arrow
2
Arrow
Part (B). Another
sturdier, easier,
friendlier component!
1
Arrow
1
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Now might be a
good time to refresh
your drink.

Step 5
å Insert two SMALL WOOD DOWELS (4) into the LEFT END (B) and UPRIGHT (F).
å Fasten the MODESTY PANEL (E) to the LEFT END (B) and UPRIGHT (F). Tighten
four HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the LEFT END and UPRIGHT insert into
the MODESTY PANEL.
1
B
E
F
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without CAM SCREWS
4
4
For support, place packing
foam and books here.
Finished edge
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Step 6
å Turn six CAM SCREWS (2) into the TOP (A).
1
A
Part (A). Another
sturdier, easier,
friendlier component!
2
2
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