Sauder Aspen Post 427018 User manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION.
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FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Share your journey! Lot # 583701 06/14/22
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Français pg 25-28
Español pg 29-32
Credenza
Aspen Post Collection | Model 427018
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Hammer
Not actual size
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
2-3
4-5
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6-24
25-28
29-32
33-34
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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 edge
to help distinguish similar parts from each other. Use this part identification to help identify similar parts.
A2 RIGHT END (1)
B2 LEFT END (1)
C FRONT TOP MOLDING (1)
D RIGHT TOP MOLDING (1)
E LEFT TOP MOLDING (1)
F ADJUSTABLE SHELF (1)
G SLIDING SHELF MOLDING (1)
H SLIDING SHELF (1)
J UPRIGHT MOLDING (1)
K BOTTOM (1)
L FRONT SKIRT (1)
M BACK SKIRT (1)
N TOP (1)
O BACK (1)
P UPRIGHT (1)
Q RIGHT SKIRT (1)
R LEFT SKIRT (1)
S EXTENSION BLOCK (1)
T LEFT DOOR (1)
U RIGHT DOOR (1)
Nail Holder (provided)
Tape Measure

Part Identification Now you know
our ABCs.
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A2
B2
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
EXTENSION RAIL - 2
35MA EXTENSION SLIDE - 2 35MC WOOD DOWEL - 4
15F MOLDING
CONNECTOR - 2
17F
37F TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 9
METAL
BRACKET - 10
4G 31G CORNER
BRACKET - 4 42H HINGE - 4
MAGNETIC
CATCH - 2
2I STRIKE PLATE - 2
6I 191K PULL - 2 NAIL - 24 1N
GROMMET CAP - 1
1P GROMMET - 1 10P 105P TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER COVER - 9 SHELF REST - 4
10R
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 3
10S BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 2 11S
BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 4
17S BLACK 7/8" MACHINE SCREW - 4 37S
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BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 6
113S SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
152S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 60
1S 3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4

Step 1
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty
carton to avoid scratching your unit or the floor.
å Tap two MOLDING CONNECTORS (17F) into the notches
in the TOP MOLDINGS (C, D, and E).
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. 0
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Flat end
Flat end
Use your hammer to tap the MOLDING CONNECTORS (17F) into the notches in the MOLDINGS.
17F
17F
Unfinished surface
C
D
E
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.

å Carefully turn the TOP MOLDINGS (C, D, and E) over.
å Fasten the TOP MOLDINGS (C, D, and E) to the TOP (N).
Use eight SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (152S).
å NOTE: Start each SCREW a few turns before completely
tightening any of them.
å NOTE: Do not overtighten the SCREWS into the TOP.
Step 2
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Surface with holes
C
E
D
N
SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
152S
Finished surface

Hardware Usage Guide
A2
P
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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.
Dowel end
2.
Push a TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER
into the large hole in the part.
1.
HOW TO USE A TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER
Step 3
å Push four SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (37F) into the
large holes in the RIGHT END (A2) and UPRIGHT (P).
å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the RIGHT END (A2).
2
37F
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS in this step.
15F
Meet Part (A2). This component has
been engineered to be lighter, stronger,
faster… well ok. Not technically faster.
But definitely makes for a sturdier
Credenza that’s easier to assemble
and friendlier to the environment.

Step 4
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Open end
å NOTE: You have the option to fasten the RAILS to one of three sets of holes as shown. Measure your component that
will be sitting on the SLIDING SHELF and the distance from the RAIL screw hole to the top of the END to be sure the
component will fit in your unit.
å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (35MC) from the EXTENSION RAILS (35MA) as shown in the upper diagram below. Be
prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (35MA) to the RIGHT END (A2) and UPRIGHT (P). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (3S) through holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlarged diagram. Then, slide the inner
cartridge of the EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other hole that lines up with the hole in the END and UPRIGHT. Turn a
SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES (35MC) will be used later for the SLIDING SHELF.
Open end
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
35MA
35MC
3
2
1
1
2
3
7
A2
P
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with
WOOD DOWELS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Optional RAIL holes
Optional RAIL holes
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S

å Fasten the RIGHT END (A2) to the RIGHT TOP MOLDING (D).
Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the END insert into
the MOLDING.
å Fasten the UPRIGHT (P) to the TOP (N). Tighten two
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 5
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2
A2
P
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
N
C
D

å First, slide the UPRIGHT MOLDING (J) onto the notched edge
of the UPRIGHT (P).
å Then, fasten the EXTENSION BLOCK (S) to the UPRIGHT (P).
Use three SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (10S).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
å NOTE: Do not overtighten the SCREWS into the UPRIGHT.
Step 6
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Slide the UPRIGHT
MOLDING (J) onto
the notched edge.
The groove
is closer to
this edge.
P
S
J
Notched edge
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(3 used in this step)
10S
Surface with more holes

å Push two SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (37F) into
the large holes in the LEFT END (B2).
å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the LEFT END (B2).
å Fasten the LEFT END (B2) to the LEFT TOP MOLDING (E).
Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the END insert into
the MOLDING.
Step 7
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37F
15F
Part (B2). Another
sturdier, easier,
friendlier component!
2
B2
B2
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
E

å Insert the GROMMET (10P) and GROMMET CAP (1P) into the large
hole in the BOTTOM (K).
å Fasten the BOTTOM (K) to the ENDS (A2 and B2) and UPRIGHT (P).
Use six BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (113S).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before completely
tightening any of them.
Step 8
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1P
10P
B2
P
A2
K
K
Surface with fewer holes
F
L
I
P
O
V
E
R
The large hole
must be here.
BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
113S

å Fasten four CORNER BRACKETS (31G) to the BOTTOM (K).
Use eight BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
Step 9
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
1S
K
31G
31G
31G
31G
Hey! It's starting to look
like something!

å Fasten ten METAL BRACKETS (4G) to the SKIRTS (L, M, Q, and R).
Use ten BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å NOTE: Be sure the BRACKETS are even with the edges of the SKIRTS.
Step 10
L
M
Q
R
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(10 used in this step)
1S
4G
(10 used)

å Fasten the SKIRTS (Q and R) to the CORNER BRACKETS
on the BOTTOM (K). Use eight BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Fasten the SKIRTS (Q and R) to the BOTTOM (K). Use two
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S) through the
METAL BRACKETS on the SKIRTS and into the holes in
the BOTTOM.
Step 11
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(10 used in this step)
1S
Q
R
K
Finished edge
Finished edge

å Fasten the SKIRTS (L and M) to the CORNER BRACKETS
on the BOTTOM (K). Use eight BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Fasten the SKIRTS (L and M) to the BOTTOM (K). Use
eight BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S) through
the METAL BRACKETS on the SKIRTS and into the holes
in the BOTTOM.
Step 12
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(16 used in this step)
1S
K
L
M
Curved edge

Step 13
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å Carefully lay your unit onto its front edges. We have provided a Nail Holder tool to use in this step for proper positioning of
the NAILS. Please refer to the parts of the Nail Holder as the bead, oset edge, and nail slot as shown in the diagram below.
å Diagram 1. Place the BACK (O) into the lower edges of the ENDS (A2 and B2) with the top edge of the BACK (O) against
the bottom surface of the TOP (N).
å Diagram 2. Place the OFFSET edge of the Nail Holder against the bottom edge the BACK (O) and 1-1/2" in from the
corner near the LEFT END (B2). Place a NAIL (1N) into the nail slot of the Nail Holder. Tap the NAIL through the BACK and
into edge of the BOTTOM (K). Remove the Nail Holder from the NAIL and completely tap the NAIL in with your hammer.
Finish fastening the BACK to the BOTTOM with the hammer and Nail Holder evenly placing eight NAILS along the bottom
edge. Fasten eight NAILS (1N) along the top edge of the BACK (O) using the BEAD edge of the Nail Holder.
å Diagram 3 and 4. To fasten the remaining two side edges of the BACK (O), place the BEAD edge of the Nail Holder down
and use four NAILS (1N) evenly spaced along each side.
NAIL
(24 used in this step)
1N
O
2.
4.
1.
Lower edge
Unfinished
surface
Bead
Nail slot
Nail
Holder
Oset edge
Bead
K
A2
B2
N
Oset edge
1-1/2"
3.
Bead
Bead

å Fasten the STRIKE PLATES (6I) to the DOORS (T and U).
Use two BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (11S).
å Fasten the HINGES (42H) to the DOORS (T and U). Use
eight BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
Step 14
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BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the STRIKE PLATES)
11S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the HINGES)
1S
T
U
Indented holes
42H
42H
6I
These holes
must be here.

å Carefully stand your unit upright.
å Insert the MAGNETIC CATCHES (2I) into the holes in the BOTTOM (K).
å Fasten the RIGHT DOOR (U) to the EXTENSION BLOCK (S). Use four
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Fasten one PULL (191K) to the RIGHT DOOR (U). Use two BLACK 7/8"
MACHINE SCREWS (37S).
å Repeat this step for the LEFT DOOR (T).
Step 15
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U
BLACK 7/8" MACHINE SCREW
(4 used for the PULLS)
37S
191K
K
2I
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the HINGES)
1S
S