Sauder Shoal Creek 418658 User manual

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Lateral File
Shoal Creek Collection | Model 418658

Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
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No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
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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 ede
to help distinuish similar parts from each other. Use this part identification to help identify similar parts.
Now you know
our ABCs.
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C2 TOP (1)
D BOTTOM (1)
D61 DRAWER BACK (1)
D87 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (1)
D88 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (1)
D729 DRAWER BOTTOM (1)
E SHELF (1)
F BACK (1)
G DOOR (2)
H RIGHT FRONT/LEFT REAR LEG (2)
I LEFT FRONT/RIGHT REAR LEG (2)
J DRAWER FRONT (1)
K DRAWER BOX FRONT (1)
M63 DRAWER BRACE (1)
X END MOLDING (2)
A
B
C2
D
E
F
G
G
H
H
I
I
J
K
X
X
M63
D87
D88
D61
D729
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
EXTENSION RAIL - 2
LEXTENSION SLIDE - 2 M
FILE ROD - 2
9B
FILE BAR - 2
1B FILE GLIDE - 2
6B
BLACK 1-1/8" PAN HEAD SCREW - 4
9S SILVER 3/4" MACHINE SCREW - 4
20S
SILVER 1-1/4" MACHINE SCREW - 4
35S
BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 4
6S3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
23S
PULL - 4
7K
10A SLIDE CAM - 2
22H
HINGE SPACER - 4
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 6
32S
CAM SCREW - 13
8F
HIDDEN CAM - 31
1F CAM DOWEL - 18 2F
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 5
14H HINGE - 4
FRONT FILE
BRACKET - 1
11B
29M BUMPER CARD - 1
FILE BRACKET - 1
12B
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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 Push thirty-one HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the ENDS (A and B),
BOTTOM (D), SHELF (E), BACK (F), and DRAWER
BRACE (M63). Then, insert eihteen CAM DOWELS (2F)
into the HIDDEN CAMS except the lon edes of the
ENDS (A and B) and DRAWER BRACE (M63).
A
B
D
E
F
M63
Arrow
1F
2F
1F
2F
Arrow
(31 used)
(15 used)
Arrow
1F
2F
Do not tihten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
Do not insert CAM DOWELS into these edes.
Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
Do not insert a
CAM DOWEL
into this ede.
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å Turn thirteen CAM SCREWS (8F) into the LEGS (H and I)
and DRAWER BOX FRONT (K).
Step 2
8F
(13 used)
H
H
I
I
K
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å Fasten one of the LEGS (H and I) to the ENDS (A and B).
Tihten six HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 3
Anled ede
Anled ede
A
B
H
I
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
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Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do somethin else.
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Ede with CAM DOWELS

å Flip the ENDS (A and B) over. 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 overtihten the SCREWS.
å Now, slide the END MOLDINGS (P) onto the ENDS (A and B). To
do this, line up the rooves in the MOLDINGS over the heads of
the SCREWS in the ENDS. Usin your hands, apply pressure on
the MOLDINGS as you uide the MOLDINGS onto the ENDS.
å NOTE: If the MOLDINGS come up o of the SCREWS, remove
them and slide them on aain.
Step 4
These edes
should be even.
These edes
should be even.
Shoulder
Apply pressure with your hands
as you uide the MOLDINGS over
the SCREWS and onto the ENDS.
BLACK 9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
32S
A
B
P
P
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å Flip the ENDS (A and B) over. Fasten the remainin LEGS (H
and I) to the ENDS (A and B). Tihten six HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 5
A
B
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
H
I
Anled ede
Anled ede
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å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (M) from the
EXTENSION RAILS (L) as shown in the upper diaram. Be
prepared, the parts are reasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (L) to the ENDS (A and B).
Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S).
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 out to find the other
hole that lines up with the hole in the END. Turn a SCREW
into this hole.
Step 6
Open end
Open end
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
Hole
L
L
L
M
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A
B

å Fasten the SHELF (E) to the BACK (F). Tihten two
HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 7
Ede with CAM DOWELS
Finished ede
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
E
F
Start Tighten
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Caution
Risk of damae or
injury. HIDDEN CAMS
must be completely
tihtened. HIDDEN
CAMS that are not
completely tihtened
may loosen, and parts
may separate. To
completely tihten:
Arrow
Maximum
210 derees
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å Fasten the BOTTOM (D) to the BACK (F). Tihten two
HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 8
Finished ede
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
F
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Maximum
210 derees
D
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å Fasten the ENDS (A and B) to the BOTTOM (D) and
SHELF (E). Tihten eiht HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 9
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Maximum
210 derees
A
B
D
E
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
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Surface without HIDDEN CAMS

å Carefully stand your unit upriht.
å Fasten the TOP (C2) to the ENDS (A and B) and BACK (F).
Tihten six HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 10
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Maximum
210 derees
A
B
C2
F
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Meet Part (C2). This component has
been enineered to be lihter, stroner,
faster… well ok. Not technically faster.
But definitely makes for a sturdier
Lateral File that’s easier to assemble
and friendlier to the environment.

å Fasten four HINGES (14H) and four HINGE SPACERS (22H)
to the DOORS (G). Use eiht SILVER 5/8" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (23S).
Step 11
G
G
14H
14H
14H
14H
22H
22H
22H
22H
SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the HINGES)
23S
Don't worry. It isn't
Rome. This can be built
in a day.
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å Fasten one of the DOORS (G) to the LEFT END (B). Use
the screws in the HINGES.
å NOTE: You may need to loosen the mountin screw to
slide the HINGE slihtly out of the slot. Retihten the
screw before mountin the HINGE to the END.
å Peel the BUMPER from the BUMPER CARD (29M). Stick
a BUMPER on the DOOR where it comes in contact with
the SHELF (E).
å Fasten a PULL (7K) to the DOOR (G). Use two SILVER
3/4" MACHINE SCREWS (20S).
å Repeat this step for the other DOOR (G).
Step 12
29M
SILVER 3/4" MACHINE SCREW
(4 used in this step)
20S
7K (2 used)
BE
G
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Mountin
screw
Stop
Hine

Step 13
Adjustin screw (horizontal)
Mountin screw (depth)
(vertical adjustment)
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å Refer to the enlared diaram to identify the parts on the
HINGES and HINGE BRACKETS.
å The DOORS may need some adjustments. Follow the text
below to make needed adjustments. DOOR ADJUSTMENTS:
å To adjust the DOORS from side to side (horizontal), turn the
adjustin screw in or out.
å To adjust the DOORS up and down (vertical), loosen both
screws that fasten the HINGE BRACKETS to the END. Move the
DOORS up or down to the desired location. Tihten the screws
after makin adjustments.
å To adjust the DOORS in or out (depth), loosen the mountin
screw one turn and move the DOORS in or out, as needed.
Tihten the mountin screw after makin adjustments.

Step 14
å Insert the DRAWER SIDES (D87 and D88) at an angle
into the slot at each end of the DRAWER BOX FRONT (K).
å Slide the DRAWER BOTTOM (D729) into the grooves
in the DRAWER SIDES (D87 and D88) and DRAWER
BOX FRONT (K).
å Fasten the DRAWER BRACE (M63) to the DRAWER
BOX FRONT (K). 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).
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
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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
KK
D87 D87
D87
D88 D88
D88
D61
VIEW THE T-LOCK BOX VIDEO
D729
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)
M63
M63
K
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å Fasten the DRAWER FRONT (J) to the DRAWER BOX FRONT (K).
Use four BLACK 1-1/8" PAN HEAD SCREWS (9S).
Step 15
K
BLACK 1-1/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
9S
J
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å Insert the SLIDE CAMS (10A) into the lare holes in the
DRAWER SIDES (D87 and D88).
å Fasten the EXTENSION SLIDES (M) to the DRAWER
SIDES (D87 and D88). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (3S) throuh holes #1 and #4.
å NOTE: The screw head in the CAM must be visible
throuh the slotted hole in the SLIDE.
Step 16
M
M
D87
D88
Open end
Open end
Screw head - turn CAM to line up holes in
the SLIDES with holes in DRAWER SIDES
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
10A
10A
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