Sauder Moderna 5427968 User manual

NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-28
Lot # 553337
Moderna L-Shaped
Desk
Model 5427968
The original desktop.

Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
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37-38
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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 SHELF (1)
B BOTTOM (1)
C LEFT END (1)
D RIGHT END (1)
E BRACE (1)
F BACK (1)
G SMALL LEFT DRAWER SIDE (1)
H SMALL RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (1)
K LARGE DRAWER FRONT (1)
L SMALL DRAWER FRONT (1)
M LARGE LEFT DRAWER SIDE (1)
N LARGE RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (1)
O SMALL DRAWER BACK (1)
P LARGE DRAWER BACK (1)
Q LARGE DRAWER BOX FRONT (1)
R SMALL DRAWER BOTTOM (1)
S LARGE DRAWER BOTTOM (1)
T LARGE TOP (1)
U SMALL TOP (1)
V LONG PANEL (1)
X SHORT PANEL (1)
Y LEFT FRAME (1)
Z LEG (1)
AA LONG UPPER BRACE (1)
BB SHORT UPPER BRACE (1)
CC LOWER SHORT BRACE (1)
DD LOWER LONG BRACE (1)
EE UPPER END BRACE (1)
FF RIGHT FRAME (1)
GG CENTER FRAME (1)
HH LOWER END BRACE (2)
Now you know
our ABCs.

Part Identification
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A
B
C
D
E
F
L
N
H
K
G
M
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
VX
Y
Z
AA BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
HH

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
NARROW EXTENSION
RAIL - 2
1NARROW EXTENSION
SLIDE - 2
2
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
WIDE EXTENSION
RAIL - 2
3WIDE EXTENSION
SLIDE - 2
4
1-9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 4
14
1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREW - 8
13
PULL - 2
10 L-WRENCH - 1 12
8FILE GLIDE - 4CAM SCREW - 17
5HIDDEN CAM - 17 6
1" HEX HEAD SCREW - 28
17 7/8" PAN HEAD SCREW - 4 18
1-3/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 12
16
1-1/4" MACHINE SCREW - 2
15
13/16" MACHINE SCREW - 2
19 1/2" HEX HEAD SCREW - 3 20
1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 24
21
WOOD DOWEL - 22
7
APPLIQUE CARD - 1
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Hardware Usage Guide
HOW TO USE A HIDDEN CAM & CAM SCREW OR CAM DOWEL
NOTE: Various CAM SCREWS or a CAM DOWEL may be used.
Cam Screws Cam Dowel
Turn the CAM SCREW or
gently tap the CAM DOWEL
until the shoulder is against
the surface of the part.
1.
Hidden Cam
Arrow
Push a HIDDEN CAM into
the part. The arrow in the
HIDDEN CAM must point
toward the hole in the
edge of the board.
Hole
2.
3.
1
2
Insert the CAM SCREW or CAM DOWEL into the
HIDDEN CAM. Tighten the HIDDEN CAM.
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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 four HIDDEN CAMS (6) into the ENDS (C and D).
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (5) into the exact holes shown
in the ENDS (C and D).
Step 1
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C
D
5
6
Arrow
6
Arrow

Step 2
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å Separate the NARROW EXTENSION SLIDES (2) from the NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (1) as shown in the upper
diagram below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (1) to the ENDS (C and D). Use six 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (21) through
the exact holes shown.
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the 1st hole shown in the enlarged diagram. Then, slide the
inner cartridge of the EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other two holes that line up with the holes in the END. Turn a
SCREW into each of these holes..
å NOTE: The NARROW EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the SMALL DRAWER.
1st
1
1
C
D
Open end
Slide the black lever, and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
12
1st
1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
21
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS
The CAM SCREW
must be here.

Step 3
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å Separate the WIDE EXTENSION SLIDES (4) from the WIDE EXTENSION RAILS (3) as shown in the upper
diagram below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the WIDE EXTENSION RAILS (3) to the ENDS (C and D). Use six 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (21) through
the exact holes shown.
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the 1st hole shown in the enlarged diagram. Then, slide the
inner cartridge of the EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other two holes that line up with the holes in the END. Turn a
SCREW into each of these holes.
å NOTE: The WIDE EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the LARGE DRAWER.
1st
3
3
C
DOpen end
Slide the black lever, and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
34
1st
1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
21

å Push two HIDDEN CAMS (6) into the BRACE (E).
å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (7) into the ENDS (C and D).
å Fasten the ENDS (C and D) to the BRACE (E). Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the ENDS insert into the BRACE.
Step 4
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6
Arrow
C
D
7
E
E
6
Arrow
F
L
I
P
O
V
E
R
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
The CAM SCREW
must be here.
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS

å Turn four CAM SCREWS (5) into the SHELF (A).
å Insert four WOOD DOWELS (7) into the SHELF (A).
å Fasten the SHELF (A) to the ENDS (C and D). Tighten four
HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the SHELF insert
into the ENDS.
Step 5
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A
C
D
7
5
A
7
These holes must be here.
Surface
with
holes

å Insert eight WOOD DOWELS (7) into the ENDS (C and D) and BACK (F).
å Insert the WOOD DOWELS in one edge of the BACK (F) into the holes in the SHELF (A).
å Fasten the BOTTOM (B) to the ENDS (C and D). Use four 1-9/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (14).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before completely tightening any of them.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the ENDS and SHELF insert into the BOTTOM.
Step 6
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7
7
C
D
A
F
BF
1-9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
14

å Fasten the LOWER END BRACES (HH) to the
BOTTOM (B). Tighten four 1" HEX HEAD SCREWS (17)
using the L-WRENCH (12).
Step 7
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B
HH
HH
12
1" HEX HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
17

å Fasten the FRAMES (FF and GG) to the LOWER END
BRACES (HH). Tighten four 1" HEX HEAD SCREWS (17)
using the L-WRENCH (12).
å Fasten the UPPER END BRACE (EE) to the FRAMES (FF
and GG). Tighten two 1" HEX HEAD SCREWS (17) using
the L-WRENCH (12).
Step 8
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12
HH
HH
FF
EE
GG
1" HEX HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
17
This hole
must be here.

å Fasten the LOWER SHORT BRACE (CC) to the LEG (Z). Tighten
two 1/2" HEX HEAD SCREWS (20) using the L-WRENCH (12).
Step 9
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12
Z
CC
1/2" HEX HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
20

å Push three HIDDEN CAMS (6) into the SHORT PANEL (X).
å Fasten the SHORT PANEL (X) to the LEG (Z). Tighten two
1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREWS (13) using the L-WRENCH (12).
Step 10
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6
Arrow
1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
13
X
Z
12

å Carefully stand the FRAME assembly upright.
å Fasten the SHORT PANEL (X) to the CENTER FRAME (GG). Tighten
two 1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREWS (13) using the L-WRENCH (12).
å Fasten the LOWER SHORT BRACE (CC) to the CENTER FRAME (GG).
Tighten one 1" HEX HEAD SCREW (17) using the L-WRENCH (12).
Step 11
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X
CC
GG
1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the PANEL)
13
1" HEX HEAD SCREW
(1 used for the BRACE)
17
12

å Push four HIDDEN CAMS (6) into the LONG PANEL (V).
å Fasten the LEFT FRAME (Y) to the LONG PANEL (V). Tighten
two 1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREWS (13) using the L-WRENCH (12).
Step 12
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12
6
Arrow
1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
13
V
Y

å Fasten the LONG PANEL (V) to the LEG (Z). Tighten two
1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREWS (13) using the L-WRENCH (12).
å Fasten the LONG UPPER BRACE (AA) to the SHORT
PANEL (X). Tighten one 1/2" HEX HEAD SCREW (20)
using the L-WRENCH (12).
å Fasten the LONG UPPER BRACE (AA) to the LEFT
FRAME (Y). Tighten one 1" HEX HEAD SCREW (17) using
the L-WRENCH (12).
å Fasten the LOWER LONG BRACE (DD) to the LEFT
FRAME (Y) and LEG (Z). Tighten two 1" HEX HEAD
SCREWS (17) using the L-WRENCH (12).
Step 13
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12
1-7/8" HEX HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the PANEL)
13
Z
X
V
AA
DD
1/2" HEX HEAD SCREW
(1 used in this step)
20
1" HEX HEAD SCREW
(3 used for the BRACES)
17
Y

å Fasten the SHORT UPPER BRACE (BB) to the LONG
UPPER BRACE (AA) and CENTER FRAME (GG). Tighten
two 1" HEX HEAD SCREWS (17) using the L-WRENCH (12).
Step 14
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12
AA BB
GG
1" HEX HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
17
The holes must be here.

å Turn seven CAM SCREWS (5) into the exact holes shown
in the TOPS (T and U).
Step 15
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5
U
T