Sauder Mates Bed 423003 User manual

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Mates Bed
Model 423003
NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-20
Français pg 21-23
Español pg 24-26
Lot # 531291 07/17/19
Purchased: __________________
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WARNING
CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts
Not for children under 3 years.
Adult assembly required.

Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Skip the power trip.
This time.
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Warranty
3
4
5-20
21-23
24-26
27
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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.
Part Identification Now you know
our ABCs.
A2 BOTTOM (2)
B HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD (2)
B30 DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
C BACK PANEL (1)
D CENTER SUPPORT (1)
D212 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D213 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D476 DRAWER BACK (2)
E UPPER RAIL (1)
F LOWER RAIL (1)
G CLEAT (6)
H RIGHT DRAWER FRONT (1)
J LEFT DRAWER FRONT (1)
M65
DRAWER BRACE (2)
(Hidden part using recycled
material. Color may vary.)
A2
A2
B
B
B30
B30
C
G
G
G
GG
G
D212
D476
D476 D212
D213
D213
M65
M65
H
J
E
F
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D

åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
Hardware Identification
BLACK 1-1/8" PAN HEAD SCREW - 18
9S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 10
1S
SILVER 1/4" MACHINE SCREW - 4
61S
SUPPORT
BRACKET - 1
11B
3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16
12E TACK GLIDE - 12 WOOD DOWEL - 8 15F
HIDDEN CAM - 16
1F CAM DOWEL - 16 2F
BLACK 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
101S
GLUE - 1
54M
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
BROWN PLASTIC
WASHER - 4
151M
40DA UNIVERSAL CABINET RAIL - 4 40DC DRAWER RIGHT - 2 40DD DRAWER LEFT - 2
PULL - 2
149K
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DRAWER FRONT BRACKET - 2
8G

Step 1 Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/service/tips
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty
carton to avoid scratching your unit or the floor.
å Push sixteen HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the BACK
PANEL (C), CENTER SUPPORT (D), RAILS (E and F) and
DRAWER BRACES (M65). Then, insert the metal end of a
CAM DOWEL (2F) into each HIDDEN CAM.
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C
D
E
F
M65
M65
Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
Arrow
1F
2F
(16 used)
Do not tighten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.

å Fasten two UNIVERSAL CABINET RAILS* (40DA) to the
HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARDS (B) exactly as shown. Use
four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S) through
holes #1 and #3.
å *patent pending glide system
Step 2
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VIEW THE DRAWER GLIDE VIDEO
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
Glide end
Glide end
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
Rounded edge Rounded edge
A tracking label will be
on one of these surfaces.
Please do not remove.
B
B
Remember:
Righty tighty.
Lefty loosey.

å Fasten the remaining UNIVERSAL CABINET RAILS* (40DA) to each
surface of the CENTER SUPPORT (D) exactly as shown. Use four
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S) through holes #1 and #3.
å Fasten the SUPPORT BRACKET (11B) to the CENTER SUPPORT (D).
Use two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å NOTE: Position the BRACKET exactly as shown.
Step 3
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VIEW THE DRAWER GLIDE VIDEO
Glide end
Glide end
1
2
3
4
11B
1
2
3
4
D
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
1S
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S

å With a hammer, tap twelve TACK GLIDES (12E) into the
long edges of the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARDS (B),
BACK PANEL (C), CENTER SUPPORT (D), and
LOWER RAIL (F).
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Unfinished edge
This SUPPORT
BRACKET must be here.
12E
12E
B
B
C
D
F

Step 5
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Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thoroughly before
assembling. Disassembly of glued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!54M
15F
15F
åFirst, fill the center holes in the short edges of the BACK PANEL (C) 1/4
to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then, insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F)
into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
åNow, fill the hole in the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD (B) 1/4 to 1/2
full with GLUE. Fasten the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD (B) to the
BACK PANEL (C). Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS. Wipe away the
excess glue.
åNOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWEL in the BACK PANEL inserts into
the hole in the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD.
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
The CABINET RAIL
should be here.
Rounded edge
Rounded edge
B
C

Step 6
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Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thoroughly before
assembling. Disassembly of glued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
54M
15F
15F
åFirst, fill the holes in the short edges of the CENTER
SUPPORT (D) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then,
insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe
away the excess GLUE.
åNow, fill the center hole in the BACK PANEL (C) 1/4 to 1/2
full with GLUE. Fasten the CENTER SUPPORT (D) to the
BACK PANEL (C). Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS. Wipe away
the excess GLUE.
åNOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWEL in the CENTER
SUPPORT inserts into the hole in the BACK PANEL.
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
D
C
The CABINET RAIL
should be here.

åFirst, fill the holes in the short edges of the LOWER RAIL (F)
1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then, insert two WOOD
DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
åNow, fill the hole in the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD (B) and
the hole closest to the finished edge in the back surface of
the LOWER RAIL (F) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE. Fasten the
LOWER RAIL (F) to the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD (B) and
CENTER SUPPORT (D). Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS. Wipe
away the excess GLUE.
åNOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWEL in the RAIL inserts into
the hole in the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD.
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D
Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thoroughly before
assembling. Disassembly of glued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
F
54M
15F
15F
Surface without HIDDEN CAMS
B
Tighten the HIDDEN CAM
Tighten the HIDDEN CAM
Finished edge

Step 8
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E
15F
Rounded edge
Surface without HIDDEN CAMS
The UPPER RAIL will rest on
the SUPPORT BRACKET.
15F
åFirst, fill the holes in the short edges of the UPPER RAIL (E)
1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M). Then, insert two WOOD
DOWELS (15F) into the holes. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
åNow, fill the hole in the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD (B)
1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE. Fasten the UPPER RAIL (E) to the
HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD (B) and CENTER SUPPORT (D).
Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
åNOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWEL in the RAIL inserts into
the hole in the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD.
B
Tighten the HIDDEN CAM
Tighten the HIDDEN CAM
Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Inspect the parts thoroughly before
assembling. Disassembly of glued
parts is extremely dicult.
Caution
!
D
54M

Step
åFirst, fill the holes in the remaining HEADBOARD/
FOOTBOARD (B) 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE (54M).
Drop glue into the exact holes shown to the right.
åFasten the HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD (B) to the
BACK PANEL (C) and RAILS (E and F). Tighten five
HIDDEN CAMS. Wipe away the excess GLUE.
åNOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the BACK
PANEL and RAILS inserts into the holes in the
HEADBOARD/FOOTBOARD.
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E
F
54M
B
B
C
Rounded edge
Rounded edge
Fill the holes 1/4 to 1/2 full with GLUE.
Surface without holes
Surface with holes

Step
å Fasten four CLEATS (G) to the BACK PANEL (C)
and UPPER RAIL (E). Use twelve BLACK 1-1/8" PAN
HEAD SCREWS (9S).
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9S
BLACK 1-1/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(12 used in this step)
G
G
G
G
C
E

å Fasten the remaining CLEATS (G) to the HEADBOARD/
FOOTBOARDS (B). Use six BLACK 1-1/8" PAN
HEAD SCREWS (9S).
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9S
BLACK 1-1/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
G
G
B
B
Don't worry. It isn't
Rome. This can be built
in a day.

Step 12
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VIEW THE T-SLOT BOX VIDEO
1
3
2
4
Push down
å Pull the DRAWER FRONT BRACKETS (8G) apart and slide them
into the grooves in the DRAWER SIDES (D212 and D213). You
may need to gently tap them in with a hammer.
å NOTE: The DRAWER FRONT BRACKETS are marked "RH" and
"LH" for easy identification.
å Fasten the RIGHT DRAWER FRONT (H) to the DRAWER FRONT
BRACKETS (8G). Use four BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Slide the DRAWER BOTTOM (B30) into the grooves
in the DRAWER SIDES (D212 and D213) and
RIGHT DRAWER FRONT (H).
å Fasten the DRAWER BRACE (M65) to the RIGHT DRAWER
FRONT (H). Tighten one HIDDEN CAM.
å Fasten the DRAWER BACK (D476) to the DRAWER
SIDES (D212 and D213) and DRAWER BRACE (M65).
Use five BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (30S).
å Repeat this step for the other drawer using the LEFT
DRAWER FRONT (J).
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
1S
D212 D213
D212
D476
D213
D212
D213
H
H
Be sure the DRAWER
BOTTOM inserts into the
DRAWER FRONT groove.
Be sure the
DRAWER
BOTTOM
inserts into
the DRAWER
BACK groove.
With the palm of your hand,
tap the DRAWER BOTTOM
down into the groove.
30S
Start each screw a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(10 used in this step)
Unfinished surface
Surface with
HIDDEN CAM
B30
H
M65
M65
8G
Hidden part using
recycled material.
Color may vary.

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Step 13
D213
D212
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
3S
VIEW THE DRAWER GLIDE VIDEO
å Fasten a DRAWER RIGHT (40DC) to the RIGHT DRAWER
SIDE (D212) and a DRAWER LEFT (40DD) to the LEFT
DRAWER SIDE (D213). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (3S) through holes #1 and #2.
å NOTE: The glides are not intended to rotate.
å Fasten a PULL (149K) to the RIGHT DRAWER FRONT (H).
Use two SILVER 1/4" MACHINE SCREWS (61S) and two
BROWN PLASTIC WASHERS (151M).
å Repeat this step for the LEFT DRAWER.
1
2
1
2
Glide end
Glide end
H
151M
149K
SILVER 1/4" MACHINE SCREW
(4 used in this step)
61S
These holes will not be used.

å If you purchased the 422892 Headboard, assemble that
unit now. The Headboard attachment will be shown in the
422892 Headboard instruction book.
å NOTE: The diagrams below show the 422892 Headboard
on the left or right of this Platform Bed.
Step 14
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422892 HEADBOARD on the right
422892 HEADBOARD on the left

å Fasten the BOTTOMS (A2) to the CLEATS (G). Use ten
BLACK 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (101S).
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G
G
BLACK 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(10 used in this step)
101S
A2
A2
Almost time to
celebrate! With a nap.

Step 16
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å To insert the drawers into your unit, tip the front of the drawer down and drop the glides on the
drawer behind the glides on the unit. Lift the front of the drawer up and slide it into the unit.
å To make adjustments to the drawer, loosen the SCREWS in the DRAWER FRONT BRACKETS,
make needed adjustments, and tighten the SCREWS.
å This completes assembly. Clean with a damp cloth. Wipe dry.
Place the glide on the SLIDE
behind the glide on the RAIL.
J
25 lbs.
25 lbs. H
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