Sauder Hammond 423531 User manual

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Library Base
Hammond Collection | Model 423531
NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-20
Français pg 21-24
Español pg 25-28
Lot #: 523980
Date Purchased: __________________
12/11/18
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
3
4
5-20
21-24
25-28
29-30
31
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.
Now you know
our ABCs.
A TOP (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C RIGHT END (1)
D BOTTOM (1)
E ADJUSTABLE SHELF (1)
F BRACE (1)
G DRAWER FRONT (1)
H RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (1)
J LEFT DRAWER SIDE (1)
K DRAWER BACK (1)
L DRAWER BOTTOM (1)
M DRAWER BRACE (1)
N DOOR (2)
O BACK (2)
P CENTER BACK (1)
Q WOOD BLOCK (1)
Z FOOT (4)
A
B
C
D
EF
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
O
Z
P
O
N
Z
Z
Z
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Q

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
CAM SCREW - 16
5
SMALL HIDDEN
CAM - 6
4
LARGE WOOD
DOWEL - 18
6SMALL WOOD
DOWEL - 2
7
KNOB SET - 4
9
EXTENSION
RAIL - 2
1EXTENSION
SLIDE - 2
2
L-WRENCH - 1
15
BLACK 1" MACHINE SCREW - 4
18
BLACK 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 16
20
BLACK 1-3/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
17
HIDDEN CAM - 10
3
METAL PIN - 4
14
HINGE - 4
8
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
ADHESIVE TAPE - 2
12
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BLACK 2-3/4" HEX HEAD SCREW - 8
16
BLACK 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 30
19
BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 6
21
APPLIQUE CARD - 2
13
11 BUMPER CARD - 1
22 BLACK 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 2

Step 1 Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/services/tips
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å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty
carton to avoid scratching your unit or the floor.
å Push ten HIDDEN CAMS (3) into the ENDS (B and C) and
BRACE (F).
B
C
F
3
Arrow(10 used)
Arrow
3
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.
Arrow
The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the edge of the board.
Hole

Step 2
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H
J
M
å Push six SMALL HIDDEN CAMS (4) into the DRAWER
SIDES (H and J) and DRAWER BRACE (M).
Arrow 4
Arrow
The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the edge of the board.
Hole
Arrow
4
(6 used)

å Turn twelve CAM SCREWS (5) into the exact holes shown
in the TOP (A), ENDS (B and C), DRAWER FRONT (G), and
DRAWER BACK (K).
å NOTE: Be sure to use the exact holes shown in the
DRAWER FRONT and DRAWER BACK.
Step 3
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A
B
C
5(12 used)
G
K
Meet Part (A). This component has
been engineered to be lighter, stronger,
faster… well ok. Not technically faster.
But definitely makes for a sturdier
Library Base that’s easier to assemble
and friendlier to the environment.

Step 4
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å Insert ten LARGE WOOD DOWELS (6) into the exact
holes shown in the ENDS (B and C) and BRACE (F).
å Insert two SMALL WOOD DOWELS (7) into the exact
holes shown in the DRAWER BRACE (M).
å Fasten the WOOD BLOCK (Q) to the BRACE (F) exactly
as shown. Use two BLACK 1" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (22).
6
6
7
F
M
B
C
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Q
BLACK 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
22

å Fasten two HINGES (8) to each DOOR (N). Use eight
BLACK 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (19).
Step 5
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N
N
8
BLACK 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
19

Step 6
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å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (2) from the EXTENSION RAILS (1) as shown in the upper diagram below. Be
prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (1) to the ENDS (B and C). Use six BLACK 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (19).
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the diagram. Then, slide the inner cartridge of
the EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other holes that line up with the holes in the END. Turn a SCREW into these holes.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWERS.
B
C
Open end
Open end
1
1
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
BLACK 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
19
Push the black lever up and
pull the SLIDE from the RAIL. Open end
Use these holes.
2
1

Step 7
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å Insert two LARGE WOOD DOWELS (6) into the exact holes
shown in the FOOT (Z).
å Repeat this step for the remaining FEET (Z).
å Fasten the FEET (Z) to the BOTTOM (D). Tighten eight BLACK
2-3/4" HEX HEAD SCREWS (16) using the L-WRENCH (15).
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the FEET insert into
the holes in the BOTTOM.
å Turn four CAM SCREWS (5) into the exact holes shown in the
BOTTOM (D).
BLACK 2-3/4" HEX HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
16
Z
(8 used)
D
15
Z
Z
Z
Z
D
5
6
Part (D). Another
sturdier, easier,
friendlier component!

å NOTE: You will need someone's help in this step.
å Fasten the BRACE (F) to the ENDS (B and C). Tighten two
HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the BRACE insert
into the holes in the ENDS.
Step 8
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1
2
B
C
F
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Notched edge
Open end

å Fasten the BOTTOM (D) to the ENDS (B and C). Tighten
four HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the ENDS insert
into the holes in the BOTTOM.
Step 9
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Now might be a
good time to refresh
your drink.
B
C
D
Curved edge
Surface with FEET

å Fasten the TOP (A) to the ENDS (B and C). Tighten four
HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the ENDS insert
into the holes in the TOP.
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B
C
A
Surface with
CAM SCREWS
Curved edge

å Carefully turn your unit over onto its front edges. Lay the
BACKS (O and P) over your unit exactly as shown.
å Fasten the BACKS (O and P) to the TOP (A), ENDS (B
and C), and BOTTOM (D). Use sixteen BLACK 1/2" PAN
HEAD SCREWS (20).
å Next, tape the seams of the BACKS (O and P) together
using the ADHESIVE TAPE (12).
å NOTE: Two of your BACKS may already be taped together
at the seam.
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BLACK 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(16 used in this step)
20
O
P
O
Do not stand the unit upright without the
BACKS fastened. The unit may collapse.
Caution
Seam
12
C
D
AB
(2 used)

Step 12
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å Fasten the DRAWER SIDES (H and J) to the DRAWER BACK (K). Use four BLACK 1-3/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (17).
å Fasten the DRAWER BRACE (M) to the DRAWER BACK (K). Tighten a HIDDEN CAM.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWEL in the DRAWER BRACE inserts into the hole in the DRAWER BACK.
å Slide a DRAWER BOTTOM (L) into the grooves in the
DRAWER SIDES (H and J) and DRAWER BACK (K).
å Fasten the DRAWER FRONT (G) to the DRAWER
SIDES (H and J) and DRAWER BRACE (M). Tighten five
HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWEL in the DRAWER
BRACE inserts into the hole in the DRAWER FRONT.
Be sure the DRAWER
BOTTOM inserts
into the DRAWER
FRONT groove.
23
1
With the palm of your hand,
tap the DRAWER BOTTOM
into the groove.
H
K
J
H
M
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
K
L
G
Groove
Groove
H
J
M
J
BLACK 1-3/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
17

å Fasten the EXTENSION SLIDES (2) to the DRAWER
SIDES (H and J). Use six BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (21).
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H
J
Use these holes.
Open end
Open end
2
2
BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
21
2Open end

å Fasten two KNOB SETS (9) to the DRAWER FRONT (G).
Use two BLACK 1" MACHINE SCREWS (18).
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G
9
BLACK 1" MACHINE SCREW
(2 used for the KNOB SETS)
18

å Carefully stand your unit upright.
å To insert the drawer into your unit, line up the EXTENSION
SLIDES on the drawer with the EXTENSION RAILS on the
unit and push the drawer into the unit until the drawer is
fully inserted. The drawer will push in hard until it is all the
way in, then it will slide in and out easier.
å Fasten the DOORS (N) to the ENDS (B and C) as shown
in the enlarged diagram. Use sixteen BLACK 5/8" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (19). You should start each SCREW a few
turns before completely tightening any of them.
å Fasten a KNOB SET (9) to each DOOR (N). Use two
BLACK 1" MACHINE SCREWS (18).
å Peel the BUMPERS from the BUMPER CARD (11) and
stick them on the DOORS (N) where they come in contact
with the WOOD BLOCK on the BRACE (F).
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Pro Tip: Lift with your
legs. And, you know,
your arms.
C
B
N
N
9
9BLACK 1" MACHINE SCREW
(2 used for the KNOB SETS)
18
BLACK 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(16 used for the HINGES)
19
11
F

å Insert four METAL PINS (14) into the hole locations of
your choice in the ENDS (B and C). Set the ADJUSTABLE
SHELF (E) onto the METAL PINS.
å Peel APPLIQUES from the APPLIQUE CARDS (13) and
stick them onto each visible HIDDEN CAM.
å NOTE: Please read the back pages of the instruction
booklet for important safety information.
å This completes assembly. Clean with your favorite
furniture polish or a damp cloth. Wipe dry.
Step 16
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(4 used)
14
14
To cover HIDDEN CAMS
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