Sauder Aspen Post 427022 User manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION.
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FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Share your journey! Lot # 583713 06/02/22
Purchased: __________________
English pg 1-28
Français pg 29-32
Español pg 33-36
Hutch
Aspen Post Collection | Model 427022
Knick-knack
paddywhack,
give your stu a home.
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
3
4
5
6-28
29-32
33-36
37-38
39
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Hammer
Not actual size
Nail Holder (provided)
Tape Measure
Electric drill with 1/8" bit
(ONLY in indicated step)
Pencil

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.
A2 RIGHT END (1)
B2 LEFT END (1)
C TOP MOLDING (1)
D RIGHT TOP MOLDING (1)
E LEFT TOP MOLDING (1)
F LARGE UPRIGHT (1)
G2 SMALL UPRIGHT (1)
H LARGE UPRIGHT MOLDING (1)
J SMALL UPRIGHT MOLDING (1)
K UPPER SHELF (1)
L UPPER SHELF MOLDING (1)
M EXTENSION BLOCK (1)
N BACK (2)
O BRACE (1)
P2 SHORT BACK PANEL (1)
Q2 LONG BACK PANEL (1)
R2 TOP (1)
S2 LOWER SHELF (1)
T DOOR (2)
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A2
B2
C
D
E
F
G2
H
K
L
M
N
O
P2
Q2
R2
S2
T
T
N
J

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
HIDDEN
CAM - 2
1F CAM
DOWEL - 2
2F WOOD
DOWEL - 10
15F MOLDING
CONNECTOR - 2
17F 37F TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 12
BRACKET CONNECTOR - 2
81G
CLIP - 5
67G DOOR
STOP - 2
4I 191K PULL - 2
FURNITURE TIPPING
RESTRAINT KIT - 1
97
DOOR SLIDE - 4
37M NAIL - 36
1N 105P TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER COVER - 12
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 17
1S SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 2 10S
BLACK 7/8" MACHINE SCREW - 4
37S BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 2
113S
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40G DOOR
HANGER - 4
SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
152S
SILVER 1" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 8
102S BLACK 2-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
147S

Hardware Usage Guide
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
HOW TO USE A HIDDEN CAM & CAM DOWEL 2. Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
1. 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
Arrow
Metal end
Hidden Cam
Cam Dowel
Start Tighten
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Caution
Risk of damage or
injury. HIDDEN CAMS
must be completely
tightened. HIDDEN
CAMS that are not
completely tightened
may loosen, and parts
may separate. To
completely tighten:
Arrow
Maximum
210 degrees
3.
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Step 1 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
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).
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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
CD
E
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.

å Fasten the TOP MOLDINGS (C, D, and E) to the TOP (R2).
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
D
E
R2
SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
152S

å Fasten one DOOR SLIDE (37M) to the RIGHT END (A2). Use
two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Push two SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (37F) into the
large holes in the RIGHT END (A2).
å Fasten the RIGHT END (A2) to the RIGHT TOP MOLDING (D).
Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 3
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
1S
37M
D
A2
Barrel end
2
37F
A2
Barrel end
These holes must be here.
C
Do not stand the unit upright without the
BACK fastened. The unit may collapse.
Caution
Meet Part (A2). This component has
been engineered to be lighter, stronger,
faster… well ok. Not technically faster.
But definitely makes for a sturdier
Hutch that’s easier to assemble and
friendlier to the environment.

Step 4
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2
å Push two SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (37F) into the
large holes in the LARGE UPRIGHT (F).
å Fasten the EXTENSION BLOCK (M) to the LARGE UPRIGHT (F).
Use two SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (10S).
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
37F
M
F
The small hole is
closer to this edge.
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
10S

å Fasten one DOOR SLIDE (37M) to the EXTENSION BLOCK (M). Use
two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Carefully turn the LARGE UPRIGHT (F) over.
å Partially fasten one DOOR SLIDE (37M) to the LARGE UPRIGHT (F).
Use one BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW (1S).
Step 5
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M
F
Barrel end
37M
37M
F
L
I
P
O
V
E
R
Barrel end
This hole will
be used in a
later step.
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(3 used in this step)
1S

Step 6
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å Fasten the LARGE UPRIGHT (F) to the TOP (R2). Tighten
two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Slide the LARGE UPRIGHT MOLDING (H) onto the
notched edge of the LARGE UPRIGHT (F).
R2
F
Slide the MOLDING (H)
onto the notched edge.
The groove
is closer to
this edge.
Notched edge
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
H
2

å Slide the UPPER SHELF MOLDING (L) onto the notched
edge of the UPPER SHELF (K).
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These surfaces should be even.
The groove
is closer to
this edge.
L
K
Slide the MOLDING (L)
onto the notched edge.
Notched edge
Surface with
more holes

Step 8
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å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the RIGHT END (A2).
å Place the UPPER SHELF (K) onto the WOOD DOWELS in
the RIGHT END (A2).
å Fasten the UPPER SHELF (K) to the LARGE UPRIGHT (F).
Use two BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (113S).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
K
15F
A2
BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
113S
These holes must be here.
F

å Push two SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (37F) into
the large holes in the SMALL UPRIGHT (G2).
å Slide the SMALL UPRIGHT MOLDING (J) onto the
notched edge of the SMALL UPRIGHT (G2).
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The groove
is closer to
this edge.
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
37F
G2
J
Slide the MOLDING (J)
onto the notched edge.
2
Notched edge

Step 10
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2
å Fasten the SMALL UPRIGHT (G2) to the UPPER SHELF (K).
Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Insert six WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the UPPER SHELF (K).
å Place the BACK PANELS (P2 and Q2) onto the WOOD
DOWELS in the UPPER SHELF (K).
P2
Q2
KG2
Finished surface
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
15F
15F
Finished surface
Now might be a
good time to refresh
your drink.

Step 11
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2
å Push four SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (37F) into the large holes in the LOWER SHELF (S2).
å Fasten the LOWER SHELF (S2) to the RIGHT END (A2). Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the LOWER SHELF (S2) to the SMALL UPRIGHT (G2) and BACK PANELS (P2 and Q2). Use eight BLACK 2-9/16"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (147S).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before completely tightening any of them.
S2
A2
S2
37F
37F
Q2
P2
Curved edge
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
G2
BLACK 2-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
147S

Step 12
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å Push two HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the BRACE (O). Then,
insert the metal end of a CAM DOWEL (2F) into each
HIDDEN CAM.
å Carefully turn the BRACE (O) over.
å Insert one CAM DOWEL into the RIGHT END (A2).
å NOTE: The HIDDEN CAM will be tightened later.
1F
2F
Arrow
Metal end
1F
2F
Metal end
Arrow
A2
O
O
Surface without HIDDEN CAMS
Flat edge
The HIDDEN CAM
will be tightened
in a later step.
1

Step 13
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å Push two SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (37F) into
the large holes in the LEFT END (B2).
å Partially fasten one DOOR SLIDE (37M) to the LEFT END (B2).
Use one BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW (1S).
å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the LEFT END (B2).
B2
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
37F
15F
Barrel end 37M
Part (B2). Another
sturdier, easier,
friendlier component!
2
This hole will
be used in a
later step.
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(1 used in this step)
1S

Step 14
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2
å Fasten the LEFT END (B2) to the LEFT TOP MOLDING (E) and
LOWER SHELF (S2). Tighten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the LEFT END insert
into the UPPER SHELF (K).
å NOTE: Be sure the CAM DOWEL in the BRACE (O) inserts into
the LEFT END.
å Using your hammer, gently tap a TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER
COVER (105P) onto each visible TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER.
B2
O
K
ES2
The HIDDEN CAM
will be tightened
in the next step.
(12 used)
105P

Step 15
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1
Nail Holder
å Carefully turn your unit onto its front edges, and fasten the BRACE (O) to the ENDS (A2 and B2). Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS.
å Diagram #1 - Unfold the BACKS (N) and lay them into the lower edges of the ENDS (A2 and B2).
å Diagram #2 - Fasten the lower BACK (N) to the BRACE (O). Use five CLIPS (67G) and five BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD
SCREWS (1S) into the pre-drilled holes in the BRACE (O).
å NOTE: The CLIPS should wrap around the edge of the BACK and the teeth of the CLIPS should bite into the BRACE as
you tighten the screws.
å To fasten the top edge of the upper BACK (N), place the OFFSET EDGE of the Nail Holder down against the top of your
unit 1-1/2" from the corner. Place a NAIL (1N) into the nail slot of the Nail Holder. Tap the NAIL through the BACK and into
back edge of the TOP. Remove the Nail Holder from the NAIL and completely tap the NAIL in with your hammer. Finish
fastening the BACK to the TOP with the hammer and Nail Holder evenly spacing eight NAILS along the edge.
NAIL
(8 used in this step)
1N
1.
Lower edge
Unfinished surface
2. 67G
O
N
O
N
Unfinished surface
N
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(5 used in this step)
1S
A2
B2
Oset edge
Nail slot
Tighten both HIDDEN
CAMS in the BRACE (O)
before fastening the BACK.
The top edge of the
upper BACK should
be even with the TOP.
Do not stand the unit upright without the
BACK fastened. The unit may collapse.
Caution