Sauder Shoal Creek 408920 User manual

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Executive Desk
Shoal Creek Collection | Model 408920
Business or pleasure.
Works both ways.
NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-34
Français pg 35-39
Español pg 40-44
Lot # 392369 06/20/16
Purchased: __________________
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Skip the power trip.
This time.
2-3
4-5
6-34
35-39
40-44
45-46
47
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 RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C3 RIGHT UPRIGHT (1)
D3 LEFT UPRIGHT (1)
D28 LARGE RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D29 LARGE LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D77 DRAWER BACK (2)
D78 LARGE DRAWER BACK (2)
D132 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D138 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D707 DRAWER BOTTOM (4)
EE3 TOP (1)
G MODESTY PANEL (1)
H RIGHT FRONT/LEFT REAR LEG (2)
I LEFT FRONT/RIGHT REAR LEG (2)
J KEYBOARD FRONT (1)
K KEYBOARD BACK (1)
L KEYBOARD SIDE (2)
M KEYBOARD SHELF (1)
M60 BOTTOM (2)
N2 DRAWER FRONT (2)
O DRAWER BOX FRONT (2)
T LARGE DRAWER FRONT (2)
U LARGE DRAWER BOX FRONT (2)
Y MOLDING (1)
Z END MOLDING (2)
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Part Identification Now you know
our ABCs.

Part Identification
A
B
C3
D3
EE3
M60
M60
GH
H
I
I
J
K
L
LM
N2
O
T
U
Y
Z
Z
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D29
D28
D77
D78
D707
D707
D132
D138

Hardware Identification
LONG SUPPORT
ROD - 1
24A
TURNBUCKLE - 1
9A SHORT SUPPORT
ROD - 1
23A
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
FILE ROD - 4
8B
7F TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 5 ANCHOR PLATE - 2
66G
10A SLIDE
CAM - 8
HINGE - 2
12H
CAM SCREW - 12
8F
HIDDEN CAM - 40
1F CAM DOWEL - 28 2F
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
WIDE EXTENSION
RAIL - 4
GG WIDE EXTENSION
SLIDE - 4
HH NARROW EXTENSION
RAIL - 4
JJ2 NARROW EXTENSION
SLIDE - 4
KK2
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FILE GLIDE - 4
15B
40AW CABINET RIGHT - 1 40AX CABINET LEFT - 1 40AY DRAWER RIGHT - 1 40AZ DRAWER LEFT - 1
22A SPACER - 2

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
31S BLACK 7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
10S
SILVER 1-1/4" MACHINE SCREW - 12
35S
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 6
2S
GROMMET CAP - 1
1P
18S BROWN 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 36
METAL PIN - 4
1R
23S SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
54S SILVER 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 10
PULL - 6
7K
32S BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 9
KNOB - 2
24K GROMMET - 1 10P
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30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16
GOLD 1" MACHINE SCREW - 2
50S

Step 1 Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/services/tips
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty
carton to avoid scratching your unit or the floor.
å To begin assembly, push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER (7F) into the large holes in the
MODESTY PANEL (G).
G
7F
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Scan this QR code or go to this address:
http://qr.sauder.com/?ID=1534
to watch a video on how to assemble your unit.
STOP
If you purchased
the 408750
Hutch, assemble
that unit first.

å Push forty HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the ENDS (A and B),
UPRIGHTS (C3 and D3), both BOTTOMS (M60), and
the MODESTY PANEL (G). Then, insert the metal end of
twenty-eight CAM DOWELS (2F) into the HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 2
A
B
C3
D3
M60
M60
G
Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
Do not tighten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
Do not insert
CAM DOWELS
into these edges.
(40 used)
(28 used)
Arrow
2F
1F
Arrow
The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the edge of the board.
Hole
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Step 3
å Turn twelve CAM SCREWS (8F) into the LEGS (H and I).
8F
H
H
I
I
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do something else.
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(12 used)

å Fasten one of each LEG (H and I) to the ENDS (A and B).
Tighten six HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 4
Curved edge
A
B
H
I
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
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1
2
Curved edge
These surfaces
should be even.
These surfaces
should be even.
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS

å Turn six BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (32S) into
the ENDS (A and B) until the shoulders of the SCREWS
rest on the surfaces of the ENDS.
å NOTE: Do not overtighten the SCREWS.
å Now, slide the END MOLDINGS (Z) onto the ENDS (A
and B). To do this, line up the grooves in the MOLDINGS
over the heads of the SCREWS in the ENDS. Using your
hands, apply pressure on the MOLDINGS as you guide
the MOLDINGS onto the ENDS.
å NOTE: If the MOLDINGS come up o of the SCREWS,
remove them and slide them on again.
Step 5
A
B
Z
Z
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
32S
These edges
should be even.
These edges
should be even.
Shoulder
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Apply pressure with your hands
as you guide the MOLDINGS over
the SCREWS and onto the ENDS.

å Fasten the remaining LEGS (H and I) to the ENDS (A
and B). Tighten six HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 6
H
I
A
B
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Curved edge
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Curved edge
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS

å Turn three BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (32S)
into the MODESTY PANEL (G) until the shoulders of the
SCREWS rest on the surface of the MODESTY PANEL.
å NOTE: Do not overtighten the SCREWS.
å Now, slide the MOLDING (Y) onto the MODESTY
PANEL (G). To do this, line up the groove in the MOLDING
over the heads of the SCREWS in the MODESTY PANEL.
Using your hands, apply pressure on the MOLDING as
you guide the MOLDING onto the MODESTY PANEL.
å NOTE: If the MOLDING comes up o of the SCREWS,
remove it and slide it on again.
Step 7
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(3 used in this step)
32S
These edges
should be even.
Shoulder
Apply pressure with your hands
as you guide the MOLDINGS over
the SCREWS and onto the ENDS.
G
Y
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
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å Turn the MODESTY PANEL (G) over and fasten the
MOLDING (Y) to the MODESTY PANEL. Use four
BLACK 7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (31S).
Step 8
Y
BLACK 7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
31S
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G
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS

å NOTE: Before beginning this step, separate the NARROW EXTENSION SETS (JJ2 and KK2) from the WIDE EXTENSION
SETS (GG and HH). Do not confuse these SETS once they are separated.
å Separate the WIDE EXTENSION SLIDES (HH) from the WIDE EXTENSION RAILS (GG) as shown in the upper diagram
below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the WIDE EXTENSION RAILS (GG) to the ENDS (A and B) and UPRIGHTS (C3 and D3). Use eight GOLD 5/16"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S) through holes #1 and #3.
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlarged diagram. Then, slide the inner
cartridge of the EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other holes that line up with the holes in the ENDS and UPRIGHTS. Turn a
SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWERS.
Step 9
Open end
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
Wide
Extension
Rails
Wide
Extension
Rails
Open end
Open end
Open end
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
3S
A
B
C3
D3
GG
GG
GG
GG
GG
HH
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
1
2
3
4
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å Separate the NARROW EXTENSION SLIDES (KK2) from the NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (JJ2) as shown in the upper
diagram below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the NARROW EXTENSION RAILS (JJ2) to the ENDS (A and B) and UPRIGHTS (C3 and D3). Use eight GOLD 5/16"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S).
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlarged diagram. Then, slide the inner
cartridge of the EXTENSION RAIL in to find the other hole that lines up with the hole in the END and UPRIGHT. Turn a
SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWERS.
Step 10
Narrow
Extension
Rails
Narrow
Extension
Rails
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
3S
Open end
Open end
Open end
Open end
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
A
B
C3
D3
JJ2
JJ2
JJ2
JJ2
JJ2
KK2
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å Fasten the CABINET RAILS (40AW and 40AX) to the
other surfaces of the UPRIGHTS (C3 and D3). Use four
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S).
å NOTE: The CABINET RAILS are marked "CABINET
RIGHT" and "CABINET LEFT" for easy identification.
Step 11
Finished edge
Finished edge
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
D3
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Roller end
Roller end
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
C3
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
40AW
40AW
40AX
40AX
Don't worry. It isn't
Rome. This can be built
in a day.

å Fasten the UPRIGHTS (C3 and D3) to the MODESTY
PANEL (G). Tighten six HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 12
C3
D3
Finished edge
G
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
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Edge with MOLDING
Start Tighten
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Caution
Risk of damage or
injury. HIDDEN CAMS
must be completely
tightened. HIDDEN
CAMS that are not
completely tightened
may loosen, and parts
may separate. To
completely tighten:
Arrow
Maximum
210 degrees

å Insert four METAL PINS (1R) into the BOTTOMS (M60).
å Insert the METAL PINS (1R) in one end of the BOTTOMS (M60)
into the holes in the UPRIGHTS (C3 and D3).
å Fasten the BOTTOMS (M60) to the UPRIGHTS (C3 and D3).
Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 13
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees
C3
D3 M60
M60
1R
Finished edge
Finished edge
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
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1R

å Fasten the ENDS (A and B) to the BOTTOMS (M60) and
MODESTY PANEL (G). Tighten eight HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the METAL PINS in the BOTTOMS insert
into the holes in the ENDS.
Step 14
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees
A
B
M60
M60
G
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å Fasten the TOP (EE3) to the MODESTY PANEL (G).
Tighten five TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the TOP (EE3) to the ENDS (A and B) and
UPRIGHTS (C3 and D3). Tighten twelve HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 15
How to use the SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®FASTENER
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
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees
A
B
D3
EE3
G
C3
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Meet Part (EE3). This component has
been engineered to be lighter, stronger,
faster… well ok. Not technically faster.
But definitely makes for a sturdier
Executive Desk that’s easier to assemble
and friendlier to the environment.