Sauder Heritage Hill 109872 User manual

NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-30
Français pg 31-34
Español pg 35-38
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72" U-Shaped Connector Kit
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
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4
5-30
31-34
35-38
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Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
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 OUTER END (1)
B INNER END (1)
C RIGHT UPRIGHT (1)
D LEFT UPRIGHT (1)
E2 TOP (1)
F MODESTY PANEL (1)
G SHELF (1)
H BOTTOM (1)
I RIGHT MOLDING (1)
J LEFT MOLDING (1)
K SHORT MOLDING (1)
L END MOLDING (2)
M LONG SKIRT (2)
N SHORT SKIRT (2)
Now you know
our ABCs.
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A
B
C
D
E2
F
GH
I
J
K
L
MN
M
N
L

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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CONNECTOR PLATE - 2
O
TTWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 18
METAL BRACKET - 2
UHOLE PLUG - 3 W
FOOT - 2
RCORD MANAGER - 4 S
WASHER - 3
V
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
XBROWN 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 3 Y
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16
CC
BLACK 9/16" WAFER HEAD SCREW - 2
AA BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 24
BB
GROMMET CAP - 1
1P GROMMET - 1 10P

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 NOTE: You must assemble the 109843 Executive Desk first, then the 109848 Return Kit before assembling this unit
(109872 U-Shape Connector Kit).
å NOTE: The diagram shows the 109848 Return Kit attached to the right side of the 109843 Executive Desk. Your 109848
Return Kit may be attached to the left side of the 109843 Executive Desk or not at all yet.
å If the 109848 Return Kit is not yet attached to the 109843 Executive Desk, go to the next step now. If the 109848 Return
Kit is already attached to the 109843 Executive Desk, continue with this step.
å IMPORTANT: Have someone hold the 109848 Return Kit level while you are removing it from the 109843 Executive Desk.
å Remove the 109848 Return Kit from the 109843 Executive Desk. To do so, remove the four screws from each connector
plate that attach the plates to the Desk.
å Next, remove the support bracket from the Return Kit. To do so, remove all six screws from the support bracket.
å And finally, remove the gold screws and washers that attach the Return Kit modesty panel to the Desk.
å NOTE: Save these screws and the support bracket. You will need them later in assembly.
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Remove three gold screws and
washers from the modesty panel.
Also, completely remove the
support bracket from both units.
Remove four screws from this
end of each connector plate.
109843
Executive Desk
109848
Return Kit

Step 2
å NOTE: Before beginning this step, separate the BROWN 1-1/2"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (Y) and SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (CC). Do not confuse these SCREWS.
å Fasten the MOLDINGS (I and J) to the TOP (E2). Use fourteen
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (CC).
å IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the SCREWS into the TOP.
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SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(14 used in this step)
CC
I
JE2
Finished surface
Finished surface
Unfinished surface
Large hole
Angled end Do not overtighten
the SCREWS (CC).
When fastened, the MOLDINGS
set in from the edges of the TOP.
Remember:
Righty tighty.
Lefty loosey.

å IMPORTANT: Do not insert TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
into the INNER END (B) in this step.
å Push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER (T) into each
large hole in the OUTER END (A).
å Repeat this step for the RIGHT UPRIGHT (C), LEFT
UPRIGHT (D), MODESTY PANEL (F), and SHELF (G).
Step 3
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Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
T
A
(16 used)

Step 4
å Fasten the OUTER END (A) to the SHORT MOLDING (K).
Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
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Dowel end
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.
A
K
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Finished
surface

å Fasten two METAL BRACKETS (U) to the LONG SKIRTS (M).
Use two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (BB).
å NOTE: Be sure the edges of the BRACKETS are even with
the edges of the LONG SKIRTS.
Step 5
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
BB
M
U
M

Step 6
å NOTE: Be sure the METAL BRACKETS (U) on the LONG SKIRTS (M)
are positioned toward the floor.
å NOTE: Be sure the grooves in the SKIRTS are facing in as shown.
Follow the diagram closely.
å Slide two FEET (R) into the grooves in the LONG SKIRTS (M) and
SHORT SKIRTS (N) as shown. You may need to gently tap them in
with your hammer. Follow the diagrams closely.
å Now, fasten the FEET (R) to the BOTTOM (H). Use two BLACK 9/16"
WAFER HEAD SCREWS (AA) through the large holes in the FEET.
å NOTE: Be sure to use the 9/16" WAFER HEAD SCREWS (AA). Start
both SCREWS a few turns before tightening either of them.
å Next, fasten the METAL BRACKETS (U) on the LONG SKIRTS (M) to
the BOTTOM (H). Use two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (BB)
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the METAL BRACKETS)
BB
BLACK 9/16" WAFER HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the FEET)
AA
M
M
R
R
N
N
U
H

å Fasten the SHELF (G) to the MODESTY PANEL (F).
Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 7
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Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
F
G
Notch

Step 8
å Fasten the UPRIGHTS (C and D) to the MODESTY PANEL (F).
Tighten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the UPRIGHTS (C and D) to the SHELF (G). Use four
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (X).
å Fasten four CORD MANAGERS (S) to the MODESTY PANEL (F).
Use four BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (BB).
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D
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
C
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
S
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the UPRIGHTS)
X
F
G
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the CORD MANAGERS)
BB
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.

å You have the choice of assembling this unit two ways:
å If attaching the 109872 U-Shape Connector Kit to the right
side of the 109843 Executive Desk, continue with step 10.
å If attaching the 109872 U-Shape Connector Kit to the left
side of the 109843 Executive Desk, go to step 18 now.
Step 9
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109843
Executive Desk
109848
Return Kit
109872
U-Shape
Connector Kit
109843
Executive Desk
109848
Return Kit
109872
U-Shape
Connector
Kit
Return Kit on the RIGHT
(continue with Step 10)
Return Kit on the LEFT
(continue with Step 18)

Step 10
å NOTE: Notice the location of the two holes in the middle
of the INNER END (B).
å Push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER (T) into the
indicated large holes shown in the INNER END (B).
å NOTE: Do not push TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into the
other two large holes in the INNER END.
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Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
Return Kit on the RIGHT
Do not insert TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS into these two
holes in the INNER END.
Hole
Hole
B
T

å Fasten the INNER END (B) to the MOLDINGS (I and J).
Tighten two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
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Step 11 Return Kit on the RIGHT
B
J
I
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS

Step 12
å Fasten the UPRIGHTS (C and D) and MODESTY PANEL (F)
to the TOP (E2). Tighten eight TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: The end of the MODESTY PANEL (F) will hang past
the end of the TOP (E2).
å Fasten the INNER END (B) to the MODESTY PANEL (F).
Use two BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (X).
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Return Kit on the RIGHT
C
D
F
E2
B
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
X
This end of the MODESTY
PANEL (F) will hang past
the end of the TOP (E2).

å Fasten the SHORT MOLDING (K) to the TOP (E2).
Use two SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (CC).
å NOTE: Line up the corners of the MOLDINGS before
tightening the SCREWS.
å IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the SCREWS into
the TOP.
Step 13
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Return Kit on the RIGHT
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
CC
A
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
K
Do not overtighten
the SCREWS (CC).
E2

Step 14
å Slide the END MOLDINGS* (L) onto both notched edges
of the OUTER END (A) and INNER END (B).
å NOTE: Slide the END MOLDINGS (L) down until they
touch the MOLDINGS (I and J).
å * U.S. Pat. No. 5,499,886
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Return Kit on the RIGHT
A
L
J
L
Slide the END MOLDING (L)
onto the notched edges.
B
I
Slide the END MOLDING (L)
onto the notched edges.
Almost time to
celebrate! With a nap.

å Fasten the BOTTOM (H) to the OUTER END (A) and INNER END (B). Use four BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (X).
å NOTE: Be sure the FEET (R) are facing up.
å Next, fasten the support bracket (from the 109848 Return Kit) to the TOP (E2) and MODESTY PANEL (F). Use three
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (from the 109848 Return Kit).
å NOTE: The longer arm of the bracket should be fastened to the MODESTY PANEL. Use one pre-drilled hole in the TOP
and two pre-drilled holes in the MODESTY PANEL.
å Now, finish fastening the support bracket to the TOP (E2) and MODESTY PANEL (F). There are three remaining holes in
the bracket. Turn three BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (from the 109848 Return Kit) through these holes and into
the TOP and MODESTY PANEL.
å NOTE: There are no pre-drilled holes for these three SCREWS. Use firm pressure to get them started.
Step 15
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Return Kit on the RIGHT
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the BOTTOM)
X
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(6 used from the 109848 Return Kit for
the BRACKET from the Return Kit)
SUPPORT BRACKET
(from the 109848 Return Kit)
R
RH
F
E2
B
A

Step 16
å With someone’s help, carefully position the 109872 U-Shaped Connector
Kit next to the 109843 Executive Desk as shown in the diagram.
å Fasten both CONNECTOR PLATES (O) to the bottom of the MOLDINGS
on the U-Shaped Connector Kit and Desk. Use eight BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (BB) through each PLATE and into the pre-drilled holes in
the MOLDINGS.
å Now, fasten the MODESTY PANEL (F) to the Inner End on the Desk. Use
three BROWN 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (Y) with WASHERS (V) through
the holes in the MODESTY PANEL and into the pre-drilled holes in the
Inner End on the Desk.
å IMPORTANT: The 109872 U-Shape Connector Kit must be attached to the
109843 Executive Desk as indicated in this step.
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Return Kit on the RIGHT
O
E2
109843
Executive Desk
109872
U-Shape
Connector Kit
F
BROWN 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(3 used for the MODESTY PANEL)
Y
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(16 used for the PLATES)
BB
(3 used for the MODESTY PANEL)
V
Fasten the MODESTY PANEL (F)
along this edge of the Inner End
on the 109843 Executive Desk
using three 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (Y) and WASHERS (V).