Sauder Executive Desk 408289 User manual

NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-27
Français pg 28-31
Español pg 32-36
Lot # 398492 12/06/16
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
2-3
4-5
6-27
28-31
32-36
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
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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)
C2 LEFT UPRIGHT (1)
D2 RIGHT UPRIGHT (1)
D78 LARGE DRAWER BACK (2)
D87 LARGE RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D88 LARGE LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D107 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (4)
D108 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (4)
D109 DRAWER BACK (4)
D707 DRAWER BOTTOM (4)
D708 LARGE DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
E2 TOP (1)
F2 MODESTY PANEL (1)
G2 BACK (2)
H2 BRACE (4)
I EXTENSION BLOCK (4)
J BASE (4)
K KEYBOARD FRONT (1)
L KEYOARD BACK (1)
LLL LEFT KEYBOARD SIDE (1)
M2 RIGHT KEYBOARD SIDE (1)
N2 KEYBOARD SHELF (1)
O DRAWER FRONT (4)
T LARGE DRAWER FRONT (2)
Y BOTTOM MOLDING (4)
Z END MOLDING (4)

Part Identification
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A2
B2
C2
D2
E2
F2
G2
H2 I
J
K
LM2
N2
T
D78
D87
D88
D708
Y
Z
G2
Z
Z
Z
I
I
I
H2
H2
H2
J
Y
J
Y
J
Y
LLL
O
D109 D107
D108
D707

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
EXTENSION RAIL - 4
AA EXTENSION SLIDE - 4 BB CC NUMBERED RIGHT
CABINET RAIL - 5 DD NUMBERED LEFT CABINET RAIL - 5
FF NUMBERED LEFT
DRAWER SLIDE - 5
EE NUMBERED RIGHT
DRAWER SLIDE - 5
KEYBOARD PULL - 1
21K
FILE ROD - 4
8B
PULL - 6
96K
RAIL BRACKET - 16
47G
METAL PIN - 8
1R
10A SLIDE CAM - 12
HINGE - 2
12H
CAM SCREW - 8
8F
HIDDEN CAM - 34
1F
GROMMET CAP - 2
39P
GROMMET - 2
38P
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CAM DOWEL - 26
2F
FILE GLIDE - 4
6B
METAL BRACKET - 16
4G

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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SILVER 2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
57S
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
2S
BROWN 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 6
14S
BLACK 1" PAN HEAD SCREW - 12
60S
SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
23S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 64
1S
SILVER 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 2
54S
BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 2
51S
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 56
3S
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 24

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 thirty-four HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into
the ENDS (A2 and B2), UPRIGHTS (C2 and D2), MODESTY
PANEL (F2), and BRACES (H2). Then, insert the metal end of
a CAM DOWEL (2F) into each HIDDEN CAM except the long
edges of the BRACES H2).
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A2
B2
Arrow
Arrow
1F The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the edge of the board.
Hole
Arrow
1F
2F
Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
Do not tighten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
Do not insert CAM DOWELS into
the long edges of the BRACES (H2).
C2
F2
D2
H2
H2
H2
H2
(26 used)
(34 used)
Scan this QR code or go to this address:
http://qr.sauder.com/?ID=1684
to watch a video on how to assemble your unit.

å Turn eight CAM SCREWS (8F) into the
BOTTOM MOLDINGS (Y).
Step 2
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8F
Y
Y
Y
Y
(8 used)
Remember:
Righty tighty.
Lefty loosey.

Step 3
å Fasten sixteen RAIL BRACKETS (47G) to the ENDS (A2
and B2) and UPRIGHTS (C2 and D2). Use thirty-two BLACK
9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Fasten the EXTENSION BLOCKS (I) to the ENDS (A2 and B2)
and UPRIGHTS (C2 and D2). Use eight SILVER 2" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (57S).
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(16 used)
A2
B2
C2
D2
I
I
I
I
SILVER 2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the EXTENSION BLOCKS)
57S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(32 used for the RAIL BRACKETS)
1S 47G
Notched edge
Notched edge
Notched edge
Notched edge
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS

å Fasten four NUMBERED RIGHT CABINET RAILS (CC) and
four NUMBERED LEFT CABINET RAILS (DD) to the RAIL
BRACKETS on the ENDS (A2 and B2) and UPRIGHTS (C2
and D2). Use sixteen GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S)
through holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: The CABINET RAILS are marked "CABINET RIGHT"
and "CABINET LEFT" for easy identification.
Step 4
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A2
B2
C2
D2
Roller end
Roller end
Roller end
Roller end
DD
CC
12
34
Notched edge
Notched edge
Notched edge
Notched edge
12
34
12
34
12
34
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
DD
CC
DD
CC
DD
CC
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(16 used in this step)
3S

Step 5
å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (BB) from the EXTENSION RAILS (AA) as
shown in the upper diagram below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (AA) to the EXTENSON BLOCKS (I) on the
ENDS (A2 and B2) and UPRIGHTS (C2 and D2). Use eight GOLD 5/16"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S).
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.
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Open end
Open end
Open end
Open end
A2
B2
C2
D2
AA
AA
AA
AA
Hole
AABB
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
3S
I
I
I
I

å Fasten the remaining NUMBERED CABINET RAILS (CC
and DD) to the other surfaces of the UPRIGHTS (C2 and D2).
Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S) through
holes #1 and #4.
Step 6
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D2
C2
Notched edge
Notched edge
Roller end
Roller end
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
1
2
34
1
2
3
4
DD
CC
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S

Step 7
å Insert four METAL PINS (1R) into the BRACES (H2).
å Insert the METAL PINS (1R) in the ends of two BRACES (H2)
into the holes in the LEFT END (B2) and LEFT UPRIGHT (C2).
å Fasten two BRACES (H2) to the LEFT END (B2) and LEFT
UPRIGHT (C2). Tighten four HIDDEN CAMS.
å Repeat this step for the RIGHT END (A2), RIGHT
UPRIGHT (D2), and remaining BRACES (H2).
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(8 used)
1R
B2
C2
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS
Edge without
HIDDEN CAMS
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
H2
H2

å Fasten the ENDS (A2 and B2) and UPRIGHTS (C2
and D2) to the TOP (E2). Tighten eight HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 8
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B2 C2
A2
D2
E2
Notched edge
Notched edge
Surface with
more holes
These holes must be here.
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees

Step 9
å Fasten the MODESTY PANEL (F2) to the TOP (E2). Tighten
two HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the MODESTY PANEL (F2) to the UPRIGHTS (C2
and D2). Use four BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (2S).
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Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
C2
F2
D2
E2
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
2S
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees

å Fasten the BACKS (G2) to the ENDS (A2 and B2)
and UPRIGHTS (C2 and D2). Tighten eight
HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 10
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C2
B2
D2
A2
G2
G2
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees

Step 11
å Slide the END MOLDINGS* (Z) onto the notched edges of
the ENDS (A2 and B2) and UPRIGHTS (C2 and D2).
å * U.S. Patent No. 5,499,886
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C2
B2
D2
A2
Z
Z
Z
Z
Slide the END MOLDINGS (Z)
onto the notched edges.
The groove should be
closer to this edge.
The groove should be
closer to this edge.

å Fasten the BOTTOM MOLDINGS (Y) to the BRACES (H2).
Tighten eight HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: There should not be a gap between the BOTTOM
MOLDINGS and the BACKS.
Step 12
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12
H2
Y
H2
H2
H2
Y
Y
Y
Don't worry. It isn't
Rome. This can be built
in a day.

Step 13
å Fasten sixteen METAL BRACKETS (4G) to the ENDS (A2 and B2), UPRIGHTS (C2
and D2), and BRACES (H2). Use sixteen BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å NOTE: Be sure the edges of the ANGLE BRACKETS are even with the edges of the
ENDS, UPRIGHTS, and BRACES.
å Next, fasten the BASES (J) to the ENDS (A2 and B2), UPRIGHTS (C2 and D2), and
BRACES (H2). Use sixteen BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
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(16 used)
4G 4G
4G
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(32 used in this step)
1S
C2
B2
D2
A2
H2
J
H2
H2
H2
J
J
J

å Fasten the KEYBOARD PULL (21K) to the KEYBOARD SHELF (N2).
Use two BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (51S).
å Fasten the KEYBOARD BACK (L) to the KEYBOARD SHELF (N2).
Use two BROWN 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (14S).
å Fasten the KEYBOARD SIDES (LLL and M2) to the KEYBOARD
BACK (L) and KEYBOARD SHELF (N2). Use four BROWN 1-1/2"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (14S).
Step 14
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L
LLL
N2
M2
N2
BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the KEYBOARD PULL)
51S
BROWN 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
14S
21K
Unfinished
surface
Long finished edge
Long finished edge
Finished surface
These surfaces should be the same color.

Step 15
å Fasten two HINGES (12H) to the KEYBOARD FRONT (K).
Use four SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (23S).
å Fasten the HINGES (12H) to the KEYBOARD SHELF (N2).
Use two SILVER 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (54S).
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K
N2
12H
12H
SILVER 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
54S
SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
23S