Sauder OfficeWorks AFFIRM 427413 User manual

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Français pg 47-53
Español pg 54-60
Lot # 566772 08/23/21
Purchased: __________________
Desk Return 42"
Hudson Elm finish | Model 427413
AFFIRM COLLECTION

Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
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Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
3
4
8, 28
5-46
47-53
54-60
61-62
63
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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 SMALL RIGHT END (1)
B SMALL LEFT END (1)
C LARGE END (1)
D TOP (1)
E MODESTY PANEL (1)
A
B
C
D
E
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
GROMMET CAP- 1
3P
CORD CLIP - 2
9P
LEVELER - 6
46E
GROMMET - 1
2P
PLATE - 2
41G
WOOD DOWEL - 8
42F
LARGE HOLE
PLUG - 3
98P
37F TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER - 8
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BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 8
1S
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER COVER - 19
105P SMALL HOLE
PLUG - 2
107P

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Optional Accessories (sold separately)
å This piece of furniture accommodates one or more of the following optional accessories (sold separately).
å Powered Grommet (Item 427829)
The Powered Grommet is designed to replace any existing grommet provided with your furniture.
å To purchase the Powered Grommet, scan this QR code. (Or go to sauder.com)
å Articulating Keyboard Shelf (Item 426468)
The Articulating Keyboard Shelf is designed to be fastened to the underside of your desk, desk return, or credenza top.
å To purchase the Articulating Keyboard Shelf, scan this QR code. (Or go to sauder.com)
å LED Light (Item 426494)
The LED Light is designed to be fastened to the underside of a hutch.
å To purchase the LED Light, scan this QR code. (Or go to sauder.com)

Step 1 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. 0
å You have the option to assemble the Return to connect
on the LEFT or RIGHT. If you want the Return to connect
to the left side, go to Step 2. If you want the Return to
connect to the right side, go to Step 22.
STEP 2
CONNECTING RETURN TO LEFT SIDE
STEP 22
CONNECTING RETURN TO RIGHT SIDE
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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 Using your hammer, gently tap two LEVELERS (46E)
completely into the holes in the LARGE END (C).
å NOTE: Adjustments to the LEVELERS will be made later in
assembly once your unit is standing upright.
Step 2
C
46E
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å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (42F) into the
LARGE END (C).
å NOTE: You may need to gently tap the
WOOD DOWELS in with your hammer.
å Fasten the LARGE END (C) to the
MODESTY PANEL (E). Tighten three
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in
the LARGE END insert into the
MODESTY PANEL.
Step 3
42F
C
E
42F
2
Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Hardware Usage Guide
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
2.
Push a TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER
into the large hole in the part.
1.
HOW TO USE A TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER
If the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER
is already inserted in the part,
be sure both the dowel end and
fastener edge are straight.
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For support, place packing
foam or books here.

å Push two SAUDER TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (37F) into
the large holes in the SMALL RIGHT END (A).
å Using your hammer, gently tap two LEVELERS (46E)
completely into the holes in the SMALL RIGHT END (A).
å NOTE: Adjustments to the LEVELERS will be made later in
assembly once your unit is standing upright.
Step 4
A
2
37F
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
46E
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do something else.
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å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (42F) into the TOP (D).
å NOTE: You may need to gently tap the WOOD DOWELS in
with your hammer.
å Push two CORD CLIPS (9P) into the holes in the TOP (D).
Step 5
D
42F
9P
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Pilot hole to be used only if
you purchased the optional
426468 Articulating
Keyboard Shelf.