Sauder Cornerstone 404972 User manual

NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-43
Français pg 44-49
Español pg 50-55
Lot # 364754 10/30/14
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
2-3
4-5
6-43
44-49
50-55
56-58
59
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 edge
to help distinguish similar parts from each other. Use this part identification to help identify similar parts.
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C RIGHT UPRIGHT (1)
D2 LEFT UPRIGHT (1)
E TOP (1)
F BOTTOM (2)
G MODESTY PANEL (1)
H FIXED SHELF (1)
I LARGE RIGHT DRAWER FRONT (1)
J LARGE LEFT DRAWER FRONT (1)
O SMALL RIGHT DRAWER FRONT (1)
P SMALL LEFT DRAWER FRONT (1)
U MOLDING (2)
V RETURN MOLDING (1)
D18 SMALL RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D19 SMALL LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D74 SMALL DRAWER BACK (2)
D78 LARGE DRAWER BACK (2)
D88 LARGE LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D447 LARGE RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D707 SMALL DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
D708 LARGE DRAWER BOTTOM (2)

Part Identification Now you know
our ABCs.
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A
B
C
D2
E
F
G
H
J
D78 D447
D88
D708
P
D74 D18
D19
D707
U
V
F
U
I
D78 D447
D88
D708
O
D74 D18
D19
D707

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
LONG EXTENSION
RAIL - 4
XLONG EXTENSION
SLIDE - 4
Y
BB EXTENSION
SLIDE - 4
AA EXTENSION
RAIL - 4
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
FILE ROD - 4
CC
LONG SUPPORT ROD - 1
EE
SUPPORT ROD - 1
DD
GG TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 32 METAL BRACKET -12
4G
GROMMET - 2
KK GROMMET CAP - 2 LL MM SLIDE CAM - 8
LEVELER - 4
OO PROPEL NUT - 4 PP METAL PIN - 4 QQ
TOUCH-UP PEN - 1
TT
TURNBUCKLE - 1
FF
FILE CLIP - 8
II
LEVELER
BRACKET - 4
NN
LOCK - 1
ZZ LOCK COVER - 1
AAA LOCK BRACKET - 1 SS2
CORNER BLOCK - 4
WFILE GLIDE - 4
6B

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 24
UU
BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 1
WW
XX GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 32
SILVER 3/4" PAN HEAD SCREW - 2
BBB
SILVER 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 4
VV
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16

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 scratching your unit or the floor.
å To begin assembly, push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER (GG) into the large holes in the ENDS (A and B).
Repeat this step for the UPRIGHTS (C and D), TOP (E), and
both BOTTOMS (F).
å NOTE: Do not push any TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into
the holes in the MODESTY PANEL (G) at this time.
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(26 used)
GG
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
A
B

å Fasten the CORNER BLOCKS (W) to the TOP (E). Tighten
four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 2
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How to use the SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER
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
Flat surface
Flat surface
Flat surface
Flat surface
E
W
W
W
W
Remember:
Righty tighty.
Lefty loosey.

Step 3
å You have the choice of assembling this unit three ways:
å 1. Drawers on right and left sides. Follow steps 4-13, then
continue with step 32.
å 2. Drawers on the right side only, so the 404379 or
404380 Return can be fastened to the left side. Follow
steps 14-21, then continue with step 32.
å 3. Drawers on the left side only, so the 404379 or
404380 Return can be fastened to the right side. Follow
steps 22-39.
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Drawers on both sides of the desk.
Continue with steps 4 through 13.
(then go to Step 32)
Drawers on the right side of the desk.
Continue with steps 14 through 21.
(then go to Step 32)
Drawers on the left side of the desk.
Continue with steps 22 through 39.
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404379 or 404380
404379 or 404380

å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (Y and BB) from the
EXTENSION RAILS (X and AA) as shown in the upper diagram
below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (X and AA) to the ENDS (A and B)
and UPRIGHTS (C and D2). Use sixteen GOLD 5/16" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (XX).
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 out to find the other hole that lines up with
the hole in the END. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
Step 4
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Drawers on both sides of the desk
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(16 used in this step)
XX
Open end
Finished edge
Open end
Open end
Finished edge
Open end
C
A
D2
B
X
X
X
X
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
AA
AAAA
AA
Open end
Use the exact holes shown.

Step 5
å Fasten the RIGHT END (A) to the TOP (E). Tighten three
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the BOTTOM (F) to the RIGHT END (A). Tighten
two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
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These holes must be here.
Finished edge
Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
A
F
E
Drawers on both sides of the desk

å Fasten the RIGHT UPRIGHT (C) to the TOP (E) and
BOTTOM (F). Tighten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the LEFT UPRIGHT (D2) to the TOP (E). Tighten
two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 6
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F
E
C
D2
Finished edge
Finished edge
Drawers on both sides of the desk

Step 7
å Slide the LONG SUPPORT ROD (EE) through the LEFT UPRIGHT (D2).
å Now, fasten the LONG SUPPORT ROD (EE) to the TOP (E). Use two
SILVER 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (VV).
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SILVER 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
VV
EE
D2
E
Drawers on both sides of the desk

å Insert four METAL PINS (QQ) into the FIXED SHELF (H).
å Insert the METAL PINS (QQ) in one end of the FIXED
SHELF (H) into the holes in the LEFT UPRIGHT (D2).
å Fasten the other BOTTOM (F) to the LEFT UPRIGHT (D2).
Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 8
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QQ
D2
H
Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
F
(4 used)
Finished edge
Drawers on both sides of the desk

Step 9
å Fasten the LEFT END (B) to the TOP (E) and BOTTOM (F).
Tighten five TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the METAL PINS in the FIXED SHELF (H)
insert into the holes in the LEFT END.
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H
F
E
B
Hey! It's starting to look
like something!
Drawers on both sides of the desk

å Slide the SUPPORT ROD (DD) through the RIGHT UPRIGHT (C).
å Turn the TURNBUCKLE (FF) several turns onto the LONG SUPPORT
ROD (EE). Turn the SUPPORT ROD (DD) into the other end of the
TURNBUCKLE several turns.
å NOTE: If the TURNBUCKLE will not turn onto the threads, use the other
end of the TURNBUCKLE. Turn the TURNBUCKLE onto the RODS until
the holes in the SUPPORT ROD (DD) line up with the holes in the TOP (E).
å Now, fasten the SUPPORT ROD (DD) to the TOP (E). Use two SILVER
9/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (VV).
å Hand tighten the TURNBUCKLE until it is snug. Now, use your screwdriver
to tighten the TURNBUCKLE another 1/4 turn.
å NOTE: Tighten the TURNBUCKLE more if the TOP ever begins to sag.
Step 10
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SILVER 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
VV
E
C
FF
DD
EE
Drawers on both sides of the desk

Step 11
å Fasten ten METAL BRACKETS (HH) to the TOP (E). Use
ten BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (UU).
å Fasten the MOLDINGS (U) to the TOP (E). Use ten BLACK
9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (UU).
å NOTE: There are no pre-drilled holes in the MOLDINGS.
The SCREWS will tighten into the grooves.
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(20 used in this step)
UU
Flat edge
Flat edge
U
E
U
HH
HH
(10 used)
Drawers on both sides of the desk

å Insert the dowel end of six TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (GG)
into the RIGHT END (A) and LEFT END (B) as shown in the
enlarged diagram.
å NOTE: If you already pushed TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
into the large holes in the MODESTY PANEL (G), pull the
FASTENERS back out of the holes. Pull at the front and back
edges, slowly working the FASTENERS out of the holes.
å Push the MODESTY PANEL (G) onto the TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS in the RIGHT END (A) and LEFT END (B). Now,
tighten ten TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in the ENDS (A and B)
and UPRIGHTS (C and D2).
Step 12
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A
G
C
B
A
G
D2
Notch
Drawers on both sides of the desk

Step 13
å Fasten two METAL BRACKETS (HH) to the TOP (E) and
MODESTY PANEL (G). Use four BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (UU).
å Place a LEVELER BRACKET (NN) over each hole in the
bottom edges of the ENDS (A and B).
å Use a hammer to drive a PROPERL NUT (PP) through
each BRACKET and into the holes in the ENDS. Now, turn
a LEVELER (OO) into each of the PROPEL NUTS.
å Carefully stand your unit upright. Go to step 32 and
continue assembly.
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HH
(4 used)
(2 used)
OO
PP
NN
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the METAL BRACKETS)
UU
E
A
G
B
Pro Tip: Lift with your
legs. And, you know,
your arms.
Drawers on both sides of the desk

å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (Y and BB) from the
EXTENSION RAILS (X and AA) as shown in the upper
diagram below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (X and AA) to the RIGHT
END (A) and UPRIGHTS (C and D2). Use twelve GOLD
5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (XX).
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 out to find the other
hole that lines up with the hole in the END. Turn a SCREW
into this hole.
Step 14
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GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(12 used in this step)
XX
Open end
Finished edge
Open end
Finished edge
Open end
C
A
D2
X
X
X
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
AA
AAAA
Use the exact
holes shown.
This UPRIGHT will
not be used until the
Return is assembled.
Drawers on right side of the desk

Step 15
å Fasten the RIGHT END (A) to the TOP (E). Tighten three
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the BOTTOM (F) to the RIGHT END (A). Tighten
two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
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These holes must be here.
Finished edge
Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
A
F
E
Drawers on right side of the desk