Sauder Office Port 408293 User manual

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Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
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Safety
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Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Skip the power trip.
This time.
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Table of Contents
Part Identification
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C TOP (1)
D BOTTOM (1)
E BACK (1)
F BASE (1)
G2 UPPER DRAWER FRONT (1)
H2 LOWER DRAWER FRONT (1)
D61 DRAWER BACK (2)
D87 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D88 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D729 DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
M EXTENSION BLOCK (4)
N INTERLOCK EXTENSION (1)
O BOTTOM MOLDING (1)
Z END MOLDING (2)
M63 BRACE (2)
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Now you know
our ABCs.
Part Identification
åWhile not all parts are labeled, some of the parts will have a label or an inked letter on the ede
to help distinuish similar parts from each other. Use this part identification to help identify similar parts.
A
B
C
D
E
F
M
M
M
M
O
Z
Z
G2
H2
NN
M63
D61
D61
D87
D87
D88
D729
D729
D88
N
EXTENSION RAIL - 4
QEXTENSION SLIDE - 4 RFILE GLIDE - 4
6B BACK FILE
BRACKET - 2
12B HIDDEN CAM - 2 1F
Hardware Identification
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
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åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
Hardware Identification
PULL - 4
BB
METAL BRACKET - 4
X
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 8
JJ
LOCK PACK - 1
FF
BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 8
KK
SILVER 2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
GG
WTWIST-LOCK®FASTENER - 11
LL GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16
YSLIDE CAM - 4
EE DRAWER ACTUATOR - 2
BROWN 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 2
HH
BLACK 1" PAN HEAD SCREW - 8
II
AA CABINET ACTUATOR - 2
NAIL - 26
MM
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
CAM DOWEL - 2
2F FILE BAR - 4
TFILE ROD -4
UINTERLOCK TRACK - 1
V
FILE BRACKET - 2
DD
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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 scratchin your unit or the floor.
å To bein assembly, push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER (W) into the lare holes in the RIGHT END (A)
and LEFT END (B). Repeat this step for the BOTTOM (D).
Do not tihten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
(11 used)
W
A
B
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.
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Step 2
Ede with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
å Fasten the EXTENSION BLOCKS (M) to the ENDS (A and B).
Use eiht SILVER 2” FLAT HEAD SCREWS (GG).
å NOTE: Be sure to use the first and third holes in the
EXTENSION BLOCKS. The 1st hole must be 5 -1/2" from
the end as shown. Follow the diaram closely.
5-1/2"
A
B
M
M
M
M
Notched ede
Notched ede
SILVER 2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the EXTENSION BLOCKS)
GG
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å Fasten the INTERLOCKEXTENSION (N) to the RIGHT END (A).
Use two BROWN 1 -5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (HH).
Step 3
A
N
BROWN 1-5/8” FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the INTERLOCK EXTENSION)
HH
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å Insert two CABINET ACTUATORS (AA) into the holes
shown in the EXTENSION BLOCK (M).
Step 4
This pin must insert into
the location holes in the
EXTENSION BLOCK (M).
A
M
AA
AA
AA
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å Diaram 1. Measure 2" from one end of the INTERLOCK TRACK (V). Position the INTERLOCK TRACK as shown.
å ACTUATOR / TRACK ATTACHMENT:
Diaram 2. Tilt the first ede of the INTERLOCK TRACK (V) into the CABINET ACTUATOR (AA).
å Diaram 3. Rotate the INTERLOCK TRACK and apply force to enae the second ede into the CABINET ACTUATOR.
å Diaram 4. Repeat the ACTUATOR / TRACK ATTACHMENT for the next CABINET ACTUATOR while holdin the
previously completed CABINET ACTUATOR in its location hole
å Diaram 5. Remove the INTERLOCK TRACK assembly from Diaram 4 and flip it over before insertin the INTERLOCK
TRACK (V) with CABINET ACTUATORS (AA) into the roove in the INTERLOCK EXTENSION (N).
Step 5
Be sure the
interlock track
snaps into each
cabinet actuator.
5.
4.
3.
2.
F
L
I
P
O
V
E
R
2"
1.
The interlock system is a safety feature
that prevents more than one drawer
from opening at the same time. Do not
use excessive force to open the drawers.
V
AA
Tape Measure
N
V
V
A
VAA
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Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS

Step 6
å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (R) from the
EXTENSION RAILS (Q) as shown in the upper diaram.
Be prepared, the parts are reasy.
å Fasten two EXTENSION RAILS (Q) to each EXTENSION
BLOCK (M). Use eiht GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (LL).
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into
the hole shown in the enlared diaram. Then, slide the
innercartride of the EXTENSION RAIL in to find the
other hole that lines up with the hole in the EXTENSION
BLOCK. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
Open end
Open end
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
LL
M
M
M
M
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
R
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V
N
The CABINET
ACUATORS (AA)
should be here.

Step 7
å Fasten the ENDS (A and B) to the BOTTOM (D).
Tihten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
How to use the SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER
1. Insert the dowel end of the FASTENER into the hole of the
adjoinin part.
NOTE: The dowel end of the FASTENER must remain fully
inserted in the hole of the adjoinin part while lockin
the FASTENER.
2. Tihten the FASTENER with a Phillips screwdriver as tiht
as possible.
Dowel end
A
B
D
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Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Notched ede
Notched ede

å Fasten the TOP (C) to the ENDS (A and B). Tihten four
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 8
A
B
C
Unfinished ede
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å Slide the END MOLDINGS (Z) onto the notched edes of
the ENDS (A and B).
å * U.S. Patent No. 5,499,886
Step 9
A
B
Z
Z
Notched ede
Slide the END
MOLDING (Z) onto
the notched ede.
Slide the END
MOLDING (Z) onto
the notched ede.
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These surfaces should be even.

å Fasten the BOTTOM MOLDING (O) to the BOTTOM (D).
Tihten three TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 10
These edes must be even.
D
O
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å Fasten four METAL BRACKETS (X) to the RIGHT END (A),
LEFT END (B), and BOTTOM (D). Use four BLACK 9/16"
LARGE HEAD SCREWS (JJ).
å NOTE: Be sure the BRACKETS are even with the edes of
the ENDS and BOTTOM.
å Fasten the BASE (F) to the METAL BRACKETS. Use four
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (JJ).
Step 11
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
JJ
X
X
X
A
B
D
F
Surface without holes
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å Carefully turn your unit over onto its front edes. Unfold
the BACK (E) and lay it over your unit.
å Make equal marins alon all four edes of the BACK (E).
Push on opposite corners of your unit if needed to make
it "square".
å Fasten the BACK (E) to your unit usin the NAILS (MM).
Step 12
Do not stand the unit upriht without the
BACK fastened. The unit may collapse.
Caution
NAIL
(26 used in this step)
MM
E
Notched ede
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å Push two HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the BRACES (M63).
Then, insert the metal end of a CAM DOWEL (2F) into
each HIDDEN CAM.
Step 13
Arrow
1F
2F
Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
Do not tihten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
Don't worry. It isn't
Rome. This can be built
in a day.
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M63
M63

Step 14
å Insert the DRAWER SIDES (D87 and D88) at an
angle into the slot at each end of the UPPER
DRAWER FRONT (G2).
å Slide the DRAWER BOTTOM (D729) into the grooves in
the DRAWER SIDES (D87 and D88) and UPPER
DRAWER FRONT (G2).
å Fasten the DRAWER BRACE (M63) to the UPPER
DRAWER FRONT (G2). Tighten one HIDDEN CAM. å Fasten the DRAWER BACK (D61) to the DRAWER
SIDES (D87 and D88) and DRAWER BRACE (M63). Use
five BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS. (30S). Repeat
this step for the other DRAWER.
The tabs should insert freely into the
slots. Gently tilt the DRAWER SIDES side
to side until the tabs slip into the slots.
Surface with
HIDDEN CAM
12
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Be sure the DRAWER
BOTTOM inserts into the
DRAWER FRONT roove.
With the palm of your hand, tap the
DRAWER BOTTOM down into the roove.
Groove
Arrow
Maximum
210 derees
Minimum
190 derees
Start each screw a few turns before
completely tihtenin any of them.
BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(10 used in this step)
30S
G2 G2
G2
VIEW THE T-LOCK BOX VIDEO
D88
D87
D88
D729
D87
D87
D88
D61
Unfinished
surface
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M63
M63

å Stand the drawer upriht onto the RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (D87).
å Insert a SLIDE CAM (Y) into the LEFT DRAWER SIDE (D88).
å Fasten one of the EXTENSION SLIDES (R) to the LEFT
DRAWER SIDE (D88). Use two GOLD 5/16" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (LL).
Step 15
D87
D88
Open end
R
Y
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
LL
(2 used)
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å Flip the drawer over onto the LEFT DRAWER SIDE (D88).
å Insert a SLIDE CAM (Y) into theRIGHT DRAWER SIDE (D87).
å Diaram 1. Insert the tabs on a DRAWER ACTUATOR (EE)
into the slots in a EXTENSION SLIDE (R). You may need to
insert one tab first, then the other.
å Diaram 2. Visually check that the DRAWER ACTUATOR (EE)
is seated in the EXTENSION SLIDE (R).
å Diaram 3. If the DRAWER ACTUATOR is not seated, use
your hammer to ently tap the SLIDE until the tabs are
properly seated in the slots.
å Now, fasten this EXTENSION SLIDE (R) to the RIGHT
DRAWER SIDE (D87). Use two GOLD 5/16" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (LL).
å Repeat steps 15, 16 and 17 for the other drawer.
Step 16
3.
Screw head - turn CAM to line
up the hole in the SLIDE with
the hole in the DRAWER SIDE.
Slot
These tabs must insert into the slots.
EE
EE
Seated
2. Post
1.
R
R
R
Y
EE
(2 used)
D87
D88
Open end
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
LL
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