Sauder Costa L-Desk 419956 User manual

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Español pg 51-56
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Costa Collection | Model 419956

Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
2-3
4-5
6-44
45-50
51-56
57-58
59
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C BOTTOM (2)
D RIGHT UPRIGHT (1)
D24 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D25 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D28 LARGE RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (1)
D29 LARGE LEFT DRAWER SIDE (1)
D78 LARGE DRAWER BACK (1)
D109 DRAWER BACK (2)
D707 LARGE DRAWER BOTTOM (1)
D716 DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
E LEFT UPRIGHT (1)
F BACK (2)
G LEFT MODESTY PANEL (1)
H RIGHT FRONT LEG (2)
I END MOLDING (4)
J BOTTOM MOLDING (2)
K BACK MOLDING (2)
LLONG MODESTY PANEL
MOLDING (2)
M KEYBOARD SHELF (1)
N RIGHT KEYBOARD UPRIGHT (1)
O RIGHT MODESTY PANEL (1)
P LEFT FRONT LEG (2)
Q RIGHT REAR LEG (2)
R LEFT REAR LEG (2)
SSHORT MODESTY PANEL
MOLDING (2)
T ADJUSTABLE SHELF (1)
U LEFT KEYBOARD UPRIGHT (1)
V DRAWER FRONT (2)
W LARGE DRAWER FRONT (1)
X TOP (1)
Y RETURN TOP (1)
Z RIGHT PANEL (1)
AA LEFT PANEL (1)
BB DOOR (1)
Assembly Tools RequiredTable of Contents
Part Identification
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Electric drill with 3/16" bit
(ONLY in indicated step)

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.
Part Identification Now you know
our ABCs.
A
BC
C
D
E
F
F
G
H
H
I
I
I
I
J
J
K
K
L
L
M
N
O
P
P
Q
Q
R
R
S
S
T
U
V
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
D109
D109
D716
D716
D707
D24
D24
D28
D29
D78
D25
D25
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
CONNECTOR PLATE - 2
14G
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
WIDE EXTENSION
RAIL - 2
CC WIDE EXTENSION
SLIDE - 2
DD EE NARROW EXTENSION
RAIL - 4 FF NARROW EXTENSION SLIDE - 4
FILE ROD - 2
8B
40AW CABINET RIGHT - 1 40AX CABINET LEFT - 1 40AY DRAWER RIGHT - 1 40AZ DRAWER LEFT - 1
FILE GLIDE - 2
15B
12F TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER - 24
10A SLIDE CAM - 6
CAM SCREW - 37
8F
DOOR STOP - 1
4I
WOOD DOWEL - 16
15F
HIDDEN CAM - 37
1F
GLUE - 1
54M
14H HINGE - 2 KNOB SET - 4
136K
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
BLACK 1-1/8" MACHINE SCREW - 4
21S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 16
1S
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
10S
GROMMET CAP - 1
1P
18S BROWN 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
CORD CLIP - 1
4P
3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 24
METAL PIN - 4
1R
BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
11S
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 26
32S
GROMMET - 1
10P
CAM COVER - 3
33P RUBBER SLEEVE - 4 2R
BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 9
113S
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 12
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Step 1 Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/services/tips
A
B
(24 used)
12F
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
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 (12F)
into the large holes in the ENDS (A and B).
å Repeat this step for the BOTTOMS (C), UPRIGHTS (D and E),
MODESTY PANELS (G and O), and KEYBOARD UPRIGHTS (N and U).
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STOP
If you purchased
the 419958
Hutch, assemble
that unit first.

Step 2
A
D
B
E
å Push thirty-seven HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the edges of the
ENDS (A and B), UPRIGHTS (D and E), BACKS (F), LEFT
MODESTY PANEL (G), and RIGHT PANEL (Z).
1F
Arrow
(37 used)
Arrow
1F
Arrow
The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the edge of the board.
Hole
F
F
G
Z
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Step 3
H
H
P
P
Q
Q
R
R
Z
AA
8F
8F
å Turn thirty-seven CAM SCREWS (8F) into the LEGS (H, P, Q
and R) and PANELS (Z and AA).
(37 used)
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Step 4
å Turn the ENDS (A and B), UPRIGHTS (D and E), and BACKS (F) over.
å Turn twelve BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (32S) into the ENDS (A and B),
UPRIGHTS (D and E), and BACKS (F) until the shoulders of the SCREWS rest on the
surfaces of the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
å NOTE: Do not overtighten the SCREWS.
å Slide the MOLDINGS (I) onto the ENDS (A and B) and UPRIGHTS (D and E). Slide the
MOLDINGS (K) onto the BACKS (F). Line up the grooves in the MOLDINGS over the
heads of the SCREWS in the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
å NOTE: If the MOLDING comes up o of the SCREWS, remove it and slide it on again.
The MOLDINGS should be centered over the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(12 used in this step)
32S
Shoulder
Apply pressure with your hands as you
guide the MOLDINGS over the SCREWS
and onto the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
A
B
D
E
F
Surface
without
HIDDEN
CAMS
F
Surface
without
HIDDEN
CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
K
I
I
K
I
I
Shoulder
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Step 5
Shoulder
Apply pressure with your hands as you
guide the MOLDINGS over the SCREWS
and onto the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
Shoulder
Apply pressure with your hands as you
guide the MOLDINGS over the SCREWS
and onto the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
å Turn six BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (32S) into the
MODESTY PANELS (G and O) until the shoulders of the SCREWS
rest on the surface of the MODESTY PANELS.
å NOTE: Do not overtighten the SCREWS.
å Slide the SHORT MODESTY PANEL MOLDINGS (S) onto the
MODESTY PANELS (G and O). Line up the groove in the MOLDING
over the heads of the SCREWS in the MODESTY PANELS.
å NOTE: If the MOLDINGS come up o of the SCREWS, remove
them and slide them on again. BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
32S
Be sure these edges
are even after the
MOLDING is slid on.
Be sure these edges
are even after the
MOLDING is slid on.
G
O
S
S
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Surface without TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
Surface without TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.

å Flip the the MODESTY PANELS (G and O) over.
å Turn eight BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (32S) into the MODESTY PANELS (G and O) until the shoulders of the
SCREWS rest on the surfaces of the MODESTY PANELS.
å NOTE: Do not overtighten the SCREWS.
å Slide the LONG MODESTY PANEL MOLDINGS (L) onto the MODESTY PANELS (G and O). Line up the groove in the
MOLDING over the heads of the SCREWS in the MODESTY PANEL.
å NOTE: Be sure the MOLDINGS are positioned exactly as shown. If the MOLDINGS come up o of the SCREWS, remove
them and slide them on again. The MOLDINGS should be centered over the MODESTY PANELS.
Step 6
Be sure these edges
are even after the
MOLDING is slid on.
Be sure these edges
are even after the
MOLDING is slid on.
G
O
Apply pressure with your hands as you
guide the MOLDINGS over the SCREWS
and onto the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
Apply pressure with your hands as you
guide the MOLDINGS over the SCREWS
and onto the ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BACKS.
Shoulder
Shoulder
L
L
Angled edge
Angled edge
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
32S
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Step 7
Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thoroughly before
assembling. Disassembly of glued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
These surfaces
should be even.
These surfaces
should be even.
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
1
2
End without hole
End without hole
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A
Q
H
å First, fill two holes in the RIGHT END (A) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then,
insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
å NOTE: Be sure to position the parts exactly as shown and use the correct holes.
å Now, fill the holes in the LEGS (H and Q) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M).
å Fasten the LEGS (H and Q) to the RIGHT END (A). Tighten six HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the RIGHT END insert into the LEGS.
Wipe away the excess GLUE.

Step 8
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
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Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thoroughly before
assembling. Disassembly of glued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
These surfaces
should be even.
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with hole
These surfaces
should be even.
å First, fill two holes in the LEFT END (B) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then,
insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
å NOTE: Be sure to position the parts exactly as shown and use the correct holes.
å Now, fill the holes in the LEGS (P and R) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M).
å Fasten the LEGS (P and R) to the LEFT END (B). Tighten six HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the LEFT END insert into the LEGS. Wipe
away the excess GLUE.
Edge with hole
15F
B
R
P

Step 9
E
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Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thoroughly before
assembling. Disassembly of glued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
These surfaces
should be even.
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
End without hole
End without hole
å First, fill two holes in the LEFT UPRIGHT (E) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then,
insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
å NOTE: Be sure to position the parts exactly as shown and use the correct holes.
å Now, fill the holes in the LEGS (H and Q) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M).
å Fasten the LEGS (H and Q) to the LEFT UPRIGHT (E). Tighten six HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the LEFT UPRIGHT insert into the LEGS.
Wipe away the excess GLUE.
Q
H
These surfaces
should be even.

Step 10
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Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thoroughly before
assembling. Disassembly of glued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
These surfaces
should be even.
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with hole
These surfaces
should be even.
å First, fill two holes in the RIGHT UPRIGHT (D) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then,
insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
å NOTE: Be sure to position the parts exactly as shown.
å Now, fill the holes in the LEGS (P and R) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M).
å Fasten the LEGS (P and R) to the RIGHT UPRIGHT (D). Tighten six HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the RIGHT UPRIGHT insert into the
LEGS. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
Edge with hole
15F
R
P
D

Step 11
å Separate the WIDE EXTENSION SLIDES (DD) from the WIDE EXTENSION RAILS (CC) as shown in the upper diagram
below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the WIDE EXTENSION RAILS (CC) to the LEFT ENDS (B) and LEFT UPRIGHTS (E). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (3S) through holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each WIDE EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlarged diagram. Then, slide the inner
cartridge of the WIDE EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other hole that lines up with the hole in the ENDS and UPRIGHTS.
Turn a SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The WIDE EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the LARGE DRAWERS.
Open end
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
B
E
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Open end
Separate the WIDE EXTENSION SET (CC and DD)
from the NARROW EXTENSION SET (EE and FF).
P
H
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
DD CC
CC
CC
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Step 12
B
E
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
å Separate the NARROW EXTENSION SLIDES (FF) from the NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (EE) as shown in the upper
diagram below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten four NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (EE) to the LEFT END (B) and UPRIGHT (E). Use eight GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (3S) through holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each NARROW EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlarged diagram. Then, slide the
inner cartridge of the NARROW EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other hole that lines up with the hole in the ENDS and
UPRIGHTS. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The NARROW EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the SMALL DRAWERS.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
3S
EE
EE
EE
EE
EE
FF
Open end
Open end
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
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3
4

Step 13
å Fasten the BACKS (F) to the ENDS (A and B). Tighten four
HIDDEN CAMS.
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
The BACK
MOLDINGS (K)
should be here.
BA
FF
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Step 14
A
B
å Fasten the BOTTOMS (C) to the ENDS (A and B).
Tighten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Slide the BOTTOM MOLDINGS* (J) onto the
notched edges of the BOTTOMS (C).
å *U.S. Patent No. 5,499,886
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
The groove should be
closer to this edge.
The groove should be
closer to this edge.
CC
J
J
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Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS

Step 15
å Fasten the UPRIGHTS (D and E) to the BACKS (F) and
BOTTOMS (C). Tighten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
and four HIDDEN CAMS.
D
E
F
F
C
C
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
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Don't worry. It isn't
Rome. This can be built
in a day.