Sauder OFFICE WORKS AFFIRM 427868 User manual

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Classic Cherry finish | Model 427868
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
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Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
3
4-5
10
6-28
29-32
33-36
37-38
39
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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.
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
B60 DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
C TOP (1)
D BOTTOM (1)
D576 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D577 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D578 DRAWER BACK (2)
E BASE (1)
G BACK (2)
H LOWER DRAWER FRONT (1)
J UPPER DRAWER FRONT (1)
M67
DRAWER BRACE (2)
(Hidden part usin recycled
material. Color may vary.)
A
B
C
D
E
G
G
H
J
B60
B60
D576
D576
D577
D577
D578
D578
M67
M67
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
4B FILE GLIDE - 4
33A FILE ROD - 4
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
EXTENSION
RAIL - 4
35MA EXTENSION
SLIDE - 4
35MC
76G L - LOCK
BRACKET - 1 77G Z - LOCK BRACKET - 1
22J LOCK PACK - 1 195K PULL - 2
12B FILE
BRACKET - 4
9M TOUCH-UP PEN - 1
10A SLIDE CAM - 4
14B FILE BAR - 4
34G INTERLOCK
MECHANISM - 1
62G DRAWER
ACTUATOR - 2
46E LEVELER - 4
1F HIDDEN CAM - 2 2F CAM DOWEL - 2 42F WOOD DOWEL - 16
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
51S BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 3
1S BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 4
6S BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 8
37S BLACK 7/8" MACHINE SCREW - 4
11S BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 6
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 18
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Step 1
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty carton to avoid scratchin your unit or the floor.
å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (35MC) from the EXTENSION RAILS (35MA) as shown in the upper diaram below. Be
prepared, the parts are reasy.
å Fasten two EXTENSION RAILS (35MA) to the RIGHT END (A). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S) throuh
holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlared diaram. Then, slide the inner
cartride 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.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES (35MC) will be used later for the DRAWERS.
Look for this icon. It means a video assembly tip is
available at www.sauder.com/service/tips
Find the numbered video or scan the QR code.
Open end
Open end
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
35MA
35MC
1
1
2
2
3
3
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the RAILS)
3S
7
A
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Step 2
å Fasten the INTERLOCK MECHANISM (34G) to the RIGHT
END (A). Use three BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (51S).
å Fasten the L-LOCK BRACKET (76G) to the RIGHT END (A)
exactly as shown. Use two BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S).
34G
BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(3 used for the INTERLOCK)
51S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the BRACKET)
1S
76G
A
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å Usin your hammer, ently tap two LEVELERS (46E)
completely into the holes in the RIGHT END (A).
å NOTE: Adjustments to the LEVELERS will be made later in
assembly once your unit is standin upriht.
å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (42F) into the RIGHT END (A).
å NOTE: You may need to ently tap the WOOD DOWEL in
with your hammer.
Step 3
A
46E
42F
Ede with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
Ede without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
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Step 4
å Insert eiht WOOD DOWELS (42F) into the BACKS (G).
å NOTE: You may need to ently tap the WOOD DOWEL in
with your hammer.
42F (8 used)
G
G
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do somethin else.
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Hardware Usae Guide
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
2.
Push a TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER
into the lare hole in the part.
1.
HOW TO USE A TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER
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å Fasten the BACKS (G) to the RIGHT END (A). Tihten four
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the BACKS insert
into the RIGHT END.
Step 5
G
A
G
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
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Step 6
å Insert four WOOD DOWELS (42F) into the BOTTOM (D).
å NOTE: You may need to ently tap the WOOD DOWEL in
with your hammer.
42F
42F
D
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å Fasten the BOTTOM (D) to the RIGHT END (A). Tihten
two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the BOTTOM
insert into the RIGHT END.
Step 7
D
A
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Ede with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
2
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Step 8
å Fasten the remainin two EXTENSION RAILS (35MA) to the LEFT END (B).
Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S) throuh holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlared
diaram. Then, slide the inner cartride 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.
B
Open end
Open end
3
3
2
2
1
1
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the RAILS)
3S
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Step 9
B
46E
42F
Ede with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
Ede without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
å Usin your hammer, ently tap the remainin two LEVELERS (46E)
completely into the holes in the LEFT END (B).
å NOTE: Adjustments to the LEVELERS will be made later in
assembly once your unit is standin upriht.
å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (42F) into the LEFT END (B).
å NOTE: You may need to ently tap the WOOD DOWEL in with your
hammer.
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Step 10
å Fasten the LEFT END (B) to the BOTTOM (D) and
BACKS (G). Tihten six TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the BOTTOM and
BACKS insert into the LEFT END.
B
D
GG
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
2
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å Fasten the BASE (E) to the ENDS (A and B) and
BOTTOM (D). Tihten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 11
D
E
B
A
2
Now miht be a
ood time to refresh
your drink.
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Step 12
å Carefully stand your unit upriht.
å Fasten the TOP (C) to the ENDS (A and B). Tihten four
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the ENDS insert
into the TOP.
B
A
C
2
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Step 13
å Fasten the Z - LOCK BRACKET (77G) to the UPPER
DRAWER FRONT (J). Use two BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S).
77G
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
1S
J
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Step 14
å Insert the DRAWER SIDES (D576 and D577) at an
angle into the slot at each end of the UPPER
DRAWER FRONT (J).
å Slide the DRAWER BOTTOM (B60) into the grooves
in the DRAWER SIDES (D576 and D577) and UPPER
DRAWER FRONT (J).
å Push one HIDDEN CAM (1F) into the DRAWER
BRACE (M67). Then, insert the metal end of a CAM
DOWEL (2F) into the HIDDEN CAM.
å Fasten the DRAWER BRACE (M67) to the UPPER
DRAWER FRONT (J). Tighten one HIDDEN CAM.
å Fasten the DRAWER BACK (D578) to the DRAWER
SIDES (D576 and D577) and DRAWER BRACE (M67).
Use five BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (30S).
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34
Be sure the DRAWER
BOTTOM inserts into the
DRAWER FRONT roove.
Groove
J
D578
Unfinished
surface
Be sure the
DRAWER
BOTTOM
inserts into
the DRAWER
BACK roove.
30S
Start each screw a few turns before
completely tihtenin any of them.
BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(5 used in this step)
The tabs should insert freely
into the slots. Gently tilt the
DRAWER SIDES side to side
until the tabs slip into the slots.
With the palm of your hand,
tap the DRAWER BOTTOM
down into the roove.
M67
M67
Hidden part usin
recycled material.
Color may vary.
Surface with
HIDDEN CAM
1
Arrow
1F
2F
Metal end
M67
9
J
J
B60
D576
D576
D576
D577
D577
D577
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