Sauder Lateral File 107302 User manual

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English pg 1-17
Français pg 18-21
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Lot # 367258 02/17/15
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Lateral File
107302

Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Skip the power trip.
This time.
3
4
5-17
18-21
22-24
25-26
27
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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 RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C TOP (1)
D UPPER BACK (1)
E LOWER BACK (1)
F TOP MOLDING (1)
G FRONT SKIRT (1)
H DRAWER MOLDING (1)
I UPPER DRAWER FRONT (1)
J LOWER DRAWER FRONT (1)
D330 DRAWER BOX FRONT (4)
D357 DRAWER SIDE (4)
D389 DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
N BRACE (1)
A
B
C
D
EF
G
HI
J
N
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D839
D839
D330
D330
D330
D330
D357
D357
D357
D357

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 12
HH
ANGLE
BRACKET - 6
Y
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16
FF
SILVER 7/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW -8
KK
BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 8
GG
XTWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 18
DRAWER
ACTUATOR - 2
AA
CABINET
ACTUATOR - 2
BB LOCK
ACTUATOR - 1
CC LOCK - 1 DD
BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 22
JJ
ROD - 4
LL
NOTCHED
FILE GLIDE - 4
S
FILE CLIP - 8
MM
INTERLOCK
TRACK - 1
ULONG ACTUATOR
LINK - 1
VSHORT ACTUATOR
LINK - 1
W
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
EXTENSION RAIL - 4
PEXTENSION SLIDE - 4 QSTRAIGHT
FILE GLIDE - 4
R
TOUCH-UP PEN - 1
EE
BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
II
CORNER
BLOCK- 2
O
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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 (X) into the holes in the TOP (C).
å Repeat this step for the RIGHT END (A), LEFT END (B),
LOWER BACK (E), DRAWER MOLDING (H), and BRACE (N).
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X
X
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
C

å Fasten the CORNER BLOCKS (O) to the corners of the
TOP (C). Slide the CORNER BLOCKS over the dowel ends
of the FASTENERS. Tighten the FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the flat surfaces of the CORNER BLOCKS
are facing up. Do not overtighten the TWIST-LOCK ®
FASTENERS in the CORNER BLOCKS.
Step 2
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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.
C
OO

å 1A. Tap the INTERLOCK TRACK (U) into the groove in the RIGHT END (A) using your hammer as shown.
å NOTE: The end of the INTERLOCK TRACK must be even with the edge of the RIGHT END. Follow the enlarged diagram closely.
å 1B. Fasten both CABINET ACTUATORS (BB) to the LONG ACTUATOR LINK (V) as shown in the middle right diagram.
Push one peg on each ACTUATOR through the holes at the ends of the LONG ACTUATOR LINK.
å 1C. Fasten one of the CABINET ACTUATORS to the SHORT ACTUATOR LINK (W) as shown. Next, fasten the LOCK
ACTUATOR (CC) to the other end of the SHORT ACTUATOR LINK as shown. Push one peg on the ACTUATOR through
the hole at the end of the SHORT ACTUATOR LINK.
å NOTE: Be sure to follow the upper diagram closely to see the proper order in which the ACTUATORS and LINKS are assembled.
å To ensure your interlock system functions smoothly, we recommend using any common household furniture polish to
lubricate the inside of the INTERLOCK TRACK. Follow the diagram.
å 2. Now, slide the ACTUATORS and LINKS into the INTERLOCK TRACK as shown. Slide them up and down the TRACK
several times to spread the polish thoroughly.
å NOTE: Be sure to insert the end of the assembly with the CABINET ACTUATOR into the INTERLOCK TRACK first. Follow
the lower diagram closely.
å NOTE: The interlock system prevents more than one drawer from opening at a time. Do not use excessive force to open
the drawers.
Step 3
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The end of the
INTERLOCK TRACK
should be even the
with the edge.
AA
A
U
U
BB
BB
V
V
W
CC
CC
1A.
1B.
1C.
2.
W

Step 4
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å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (Q) from the
EXTENSION RAILS (P) as shown in the enlarged diagram
below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (P) to the ENDS (A and B).
Use eight GOLD 7/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (KK).
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 in to find the other hole
that lines up with the hole in the END. Turn a SCREW into
this hole.
Open end
Open end
Open end
Open end
Push down the black lever and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
GOLD 7/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
KK
Rounded edge
Rounded edge
P
P
P
P
P
A
B
Q
Use this hole.
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do something else.

å Fasten the LEFT END (B) to the TOP (C) as shown. Fasten
the LOWER BACK (E) to the LEFT END (B). Tighten the
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in the LEFT END and
LOWER BACK.
å Fasten the DRAWER MOLDING (H) and BRACE (N) to the
LEFT END (B) exactly as shown. Tighten the TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS.
Step 5
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E
H
N
C
Rounded edge Rounded edge
B
Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
Curved edge
These holes
must be here.
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

å Fasten three ANGLE BRACKETS (Y) to the TOP (C)
exactly as shown. Use a 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW (HH)
through each ANGLE BRACKET and into the pre-drilled
holes in the TOP.
å Fasten the TOP MOLDING (F) to the ANGLE BRACKETS
on the TOP (C). Use a 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW (HH)
through each ANGLE BRACKET and into the groove in
the TOP MOLDING.
å NOTE: Push the TOP MOLDING against the LEFT END
before fastening it to the ANGLE BRACKETS. Do not
overtighten the SCREWS.
Step 6
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
HH
Y
F
C
Rounded edge