Sauder Edge Water Series User manual

NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-28
Français pg 29-32
Español pg 33-36
Lot # 392444 06/27/16
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Edge Water Collection | Model 409042
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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)
D LEFT UPRIGHT (1)
D241 LARGE DRAWER BOX FRONT (4)
D242 SMALL DRAWER BOX FRONT (4)
D253 LARGE DRAWER SIDE (4)
D270 SMALL DRAWER SIDE (4)
D717 DRAWER BOTTOM (4)
E2 TOP (1)
F MODESTY PANEL (1)
G BACK (2)
H BRACE (2)
I FRONT LEG (4)
J REAR LEG (4)
K KEYBOARD FRONT (1)
L KEYBOARD BACK (1)
M KEYBOARD SIDE (2)
N KEYBOARD SHELF (1)
O LARGE DRAWER FRONT (2)
S SMALL DRAWER FRONT (2)
V MODESTY PANEL MOLDING (1)
W MOLDING (4)
X TOP MOLDING (2)
Y FOOT (8)
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
2-3
4-5
6-28
29-32
33-36
37-38
39
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Part Identification
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Part Identification
A
B
C
D
E2
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MN
O
S
W
X
J
J
J
S
O
M
W
W
W
X
I
I
I
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
V
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G
H
D242
D270 D717
D717
D717
D270
D270
D270
D242
D253
D253
D241
D241
D241
D241
D253
D253
D242
D242
D717

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
FILE GLIDE - 4
SS
II EXTENSION SLIDE - 4 HH EXTENSION RAIL - 4
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
BROWN RIGHT
DRAWER SLIDE - 2
BB BROWN LEFT
DRAWER SLIDE - 2
CC
BROWN LEFT
CABINET RAIL - 2
AA
BROWN RIGHT
CABINET RAIL - 2
Z
BLACK RIGHT
DRAWER SLIDE - 1
FF BLACK LEFT
DRAWER SLIDE - 1
GG
BLACK LEFT
CABINET RAIL - 1
EE
BLACK RIGHT
CABINET RAIL - 1
DD
JJ TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 14 HIDDEN CAM - 40
KK2
CAM SCREW - 40
LL2 ANGLE BRACKET - 4 MM GROMMET - 1
NN GROMMET CAP - 1 OO
KEYBOARD HINGE - 2
QQ KNOB - 6 RR
RAIL BRACKET - 4
PP
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 6
TT BLACK 1-5/8" PAN HEAD SCREW - 8 UU
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 40
VV SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4 WW
BLACK 1-1-8" PAN HEAD SCREW - 7
XX BLACK 1-1/8" MACHINE SCREW - 4 YY
ZZ BROWN 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4 BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 12
AAA
BLACK 7/8" MACHINE SCREW - 2
BBB SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4 CCC
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 16
DDD SILVER 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 2 EEE
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 36
FFF
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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 (JJ) into the large holes in the UPRIGHTS (C
and D) and MODESTY PANEL (F).
å NOTE: Do not insert TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into
the ENDS (A and B) and BACKS (G).
C
D
JJ
F
(6 used)
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
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Scan this QR code or go to this address:
http://qr.sauder.com/?ID= 1539
to watch a video on how to assemble your unit.

å Push forty HIDDEN CAMS (KK2) into the ENDS (A and B),
UPRIGHTS (C and D), BACKS (G), and BRACES (H).
Step 2
Arrow
The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the edge of the board.
Hole
Do not tighten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
Arrow
KK2
Arrow
KK2
AB
C
D
G
H
G
H
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(40 used)

Step 3
å Turn forty CAM SCREWS (LL2) into the ENDS (A and B),
UPRIGHTS (C and D), and LEGS (I and J).
LL2
LL2
LL2
A
B
CD
I
J
J
J
J
I
I
I
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These holes will not be used
on the FRONT LEGS (I).
(40 used)

å Fasten a FRONT LEG (I) and a REAR LEG (J) to the
RIGHT END (A) and RIGHT UPRIGHT (C). Tighten
twelve HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten a FOOT (Y) to each LEG (I and J). Use four
BLACK 1-5/8" PAN HEAD SCREWS (UU).
Step 4
A
C
J
J
I
I
Y
Y
Y
Y
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These CAM SCREWS
should be here.
These CAM SCREWS
should be here.
BLACK 1-5/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
UU
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
These surfaces should be even.
These surfaces should be even.
Surface with
CAM SCREWS
1
2

Step 5
å Fasten a FRONT LEG (I) and a REAR LEG (J) to the
LEFT END (B) and LEFT UPRIGHT (D). Tighten twelve
HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten a FOOT (Y) to each LEG (I and J). Use four
BLACK 1-5/8" PAN HEAD SCREWS (UU).
D
B
J
J
I
I
Y
Y
Y
Y
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These CAM SCREWS
should be here.
These CAM SCREWS
should be here.
BLACK 1-5/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
UU
These surfaces should be even.
These surfaces should be even.
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
CAM SCREWS

å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (II) from the EXTENSION RAILS (HH)
as shown in the upper diagram below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (HH) to the ENDS (A and B) and
UPRIGHTS (C and D). Use eight GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (FFF).
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 ENDS and
UPRIGHTS. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
Step 6
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HH
HH
HH
HH
D
C
B
A
HHII
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
Open end
Open end
Open end
Open end
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
FFF
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS

Step 7
å Fasten the BROWN CABINET RAILS (Z and AA) to the
ENDS (A and B) and UPRIGHTS (C and D). Use eight
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (FFF).
å NOTE: The CABINET RAILS are marked "CABINET
RIGHT" and "CABINET LEFT" for easy identification.
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AA
AA
D
C
B
A
Z
Z
Roller end
Roller end
Roller end
Roller end
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
FFF

å Fasten four RAIL BRACKETS (PP) to the UPRIGHTS (C and D). Use
eight BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (DDD).
å Fasten the BLACK CABINET RAILS (DD and EE) to the RAIL
BRACKETS (PP). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (FFF).
å NOTE: The CABINET RAILS are marked "CABINET RIGHT" and
"CABINET LEFT" for easy identification.
Step 8
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Roller end
Roller end
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
PP
EE
DD
D
C
I
IBLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the RAIL BRACKETS)
DDD
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the CABINET RAILS)
FFF

Step 9
å Fasten the MODESTY PANEL (F) to the TOP (E2). Tighten
two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
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F
E2
Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
This hole must be here.
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
Meet Part (E2). This component has
been engineered to be lighter, stronger,
faster… well ok. Not technically faster.
But definitely makes for a sturdier
Executive Desk that’s easier to assemble
and friendlier to the environment.
Unfinished surface

å Fasten the UPRIGHTS (C and D) to the TOP (E2). Tighten four
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the UPRIGHTS (C and D) to the MODESTY PANEL (F).
Use six BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (TT).
Step 10
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F
E2
C
D
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
TT

Step 11
å Insert the dowel end of two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (JJ) into the TOP (E2) as shown in the enlarged diagram.
å NOTE: If you already pushed TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into the large holes in the BACKS (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 1. At an angle, push the long edge with holes in the BACKS (G) onto the CAM SCREWS in the LEGS (J).
å 2. Now, swing in the opposite long edge of the BACKS (G) so the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER in the TOP (E2) pushes into
the large holes in the BACKS. Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER and four HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the BRACES (H) to the UPRIGHTS (C and D). Tighten four HIDDEN CAMS.
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C
D
E2
G
H
G
H
JJ
J
J
These holes must be here.
These holes must be here.
Unfinished
surface
These holes must be here.
These holes must be here.
E2
G
Unfinished
surface
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
1. Push this long
edge over the
CAM SCREW.
2. Swing this
edge in over the
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER.

å Insert the dowel end of six TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (JJ) into the TOP (E2) as shown in
the enlarged diagram.
å NOTE: If you already pushed TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into the large holes in the
ENDS (A and B), 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 ENDS (A and B) onto the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in the TOP (E2). Now,
tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the REAR LEGS (J) to the BACKS (G). Tighten four HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the ENDS (A and B) to the BRACES (H). Tighten four HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 12
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A
B
E2
G
H
G
H
J
J
Surface
with
HIDDEN
CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
A
E2
JJ

Step 13
å Fasten the TOP MOLDINGS (X) to the TOP (E2). Use four
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (WW).
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E2
X
X
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
WW
Finished edge and surface

å Fasten the MODESTY PANEL MOLDING (V) to the MODESTY
PANEL (F) and fasten the MOLDINGS (W) to the BACKS (G).
Use seven BLACK 1-1/8" PAN HEAD SCREWS (XX).
Step 14
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W
F
GV
G
W
Curved edge
Curved edge
Curved edge
BLACK 1-1/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(7 used in this step)
XX

Step 15
å Fasten four ANGLE BRACKETS (MM) to the BRACES (H). Use four BLACK
9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (DDD).
å NOTE: Be sure the edges of the ANGLE BRACKETS are even with the edges of
the BRACES.
å Fasten two MOLDINGS (W) to the ANGLE BRACKETS (MM). Use four BLACK
9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (DDD).
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W
W
Curved edge
H
H
Curved edge
MM
MM
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
DDD