Sauder Shoal Creek Series User manual

NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-20
Français pg 21-23
Español pg 24-26
Lot # 355798 10/03/13
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Queen Platform Bed
Shoal Creek Collection | 414866
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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.
A HEAD END (1)
B FOOT END (1)
C REAR UPPER LONG END (1)
D REAR LOWER LONG END (1)
E UPPER LONG END (1)
F LOWER LONG END (1)
G LARGE CENTER UPRIGHT (2)
H HEAD UPRIGHT (2)
I FOOT UPRIGHT (2)
J DRAWER UPRIGHT (2)
K RIGHT LONG TOP (1)
L LEFT LONG TOP (1)
M SHORT TOP (1)
N BACK (1)
O LARGE CORNER (2)
P SMALL CORNER (2)
Q RIGHT DRAWER FRONT (1)
R LEFT DRAWER FRONT (1)
S SLAT (5)
T DRAWER BRACE (2)
D50 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D51 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D80 DRAWER BACK (2)
D986 DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
2-3
4
5-20
21-23
24-26
27
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Part Identification
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Short Screwdriver

Part Identification
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
O
P
S
S
S
S
D50
D986
D51
D80
D50
D986
D51
D80
G
H
I
J
T
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
PROPEL NUT - 8
14M
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 8
1S
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
10S
15S SILVER 5/8" MACHINE SCREW - 4
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 34
2S
3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16
30S BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
HIDDEN CAM - 26
1F CAM DOWEL - 24 2F
CAM SCREW - 2
20F
VEXTENSION SLIDE - 2 UEXTENSION RAIL - 2
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
SILVER 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW - 24
45S
PULL - 2
7K
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DRAWER FRONT BRACKET - 2
9G

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 scratching your unit or the floor.
å NOTE: Assemble the bed in the room of its final location.
å Push twenty-four HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the ENDS (A and B)
and UPRIGHTS (G, H, I, and J). Then, insert the metal end of a
CAM DOWEL (2F) into each HIDDEN CAM.
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Do not tighten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
(24 used)
(24 used)
Arrow
1F
2F
Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
A
B
G
H
I
J
G
H
I
J

å Push two HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the
DRAWER BRACES (T).
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (20F) into the
DRAWER FRONTS (Q and R).
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20F
Arrow
Arrow
1F
The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the edge of the board.
Hole
Q
R
T
T

å NOTE: This bed has the option for the DRAWERS to be on
either side.
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DRAWERS on the left
side of your bed.
DRAWERS on the right
side of your bed.
Head of the Bed
Head of the Bed

å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (V) from the
EXTENSION RAILS (U) as shown in the lower diagram. Be
prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten two EXTENSION RAILS (U) to a DRAWER
UPRIGHT (J) as shown in the upper diagram. Use four
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S).
å NOTE: One UPRIGHT (J) will not have EXTENSION RAILS
fastened to it.
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 UPRIGHTS. Turn a
SCREW into this hole.
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Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
Open end
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
J
U
U
U
V

å Fasten two EXTENSION RAILS (U) to the UPRIGHTS (H and I).
Use four 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 UPRIGHTS. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
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Open end
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Open end
Open end
Open end
H
I
H
I
Use the upper diagram if you are
putting the DRAWERS on the left.
Use the lower diagram if you are
putting the DRAWERS on the right.
U
U
U
U

å Using your hammer, gently tap eight PROPEL
NUTS (14M) into the holes in the HEAD END (A) as
shown in the lower diagram.
å Fasten the HEAD END (A) to the LARGE CENTER
UPRIGHTS (G). Use four BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (2S).
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14M
A
G
G
A
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Finished edge
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
2S
These holes must be up.
HIDDEN CAMS and CAM
DOWELS at this end
(8 used)

å Fasten the UPRIGHTS (H, I, and J) to the LARGE
CENTER UPRIGHTS (G). Use twelve BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (2S).
Step 7
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DRAWERS on the left
DRAWERS on the right
G
H
I
J
G
H
I
J
G
H
I
J
G
H
I
J
Surface with
HIDDEN
CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN
CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN
CAMS
Surface without HIDDEN CAMS
Surface
without RAIL
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
A
A
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(12 used in this step)
2S
The EXTENSION RAILS
should be closer to the floor.
The EXTENSION RAILS
should be closer to the floor.

å Fasten the LONG ENDS (E and F) to
the DRAWERS UPRIGHTS (J). Tighten two
HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the LONG ENDS (E and F) to the
UPRIGHTS (H and I). Use four BLACK 1-7/8"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (2S).
å NOTE: These ENDS attach to the UPRIGHTS
with the DRAWERS
å NOTE: END (E) will hang over
the UPRIGHTS (H, I, and J).
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E
F
H
I
J
E
FH
I
J
DRAWERS on the left
DRAWERS on the right
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
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
2S
Unfinished surface
2S
Finished surface
Hole is closer to the
top FINISHED edge.
Hole is closer to
the bottom edge.
Hole is closer to the
top FINISHED edge.
Hole is closer to
the bottom edge.

Step 9
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BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
2S
Hole is closer to
the bottom edge.
Hole is closer to
the top edge.
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees
C
D
H
I
J
å NOTE: The rest of the diagrams will be shown with the
DRAWERS on the left.
å Fasten the REAR LONG ENDS (C and D) to the
UPRIGHTS (J). Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the REAR LONG ENDS (C and D) to the
UPRIGHTS (H and I). Use four BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT
HEAD SCREWS (2S).
å NOTE: END (C) will hang over the UPRIGHTS (H, I, and J).

Step
å Fasten the BACK (N) to the REAR LONG ENDS (C and D)
as shown in the upper diagram. Use eight SILVER 1-1/8"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (10S).
å Fasten the LARGE CORNERS (O) to the HEAD END (A)
and HEAD UPRIGHTS (H) as shown in the lower diagram.
Tighten eight HIDDEN CAMS.
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SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the BACK)
10S
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees
N
A
O
O
C
D
Unfinished surface
H
H
Finished surface
Unfinished surface
Unfinished edge
Unfinished edge
The holes are
closer to this edge.

Step
å Fasten the FOOT END (B) to the LARGE CENTER
UPRIGHTS (G) as shown in the upper diagram. Tighten
four HIDDEN CAMS
å Fasten the SMALL CORNERS (P) to the FOOT END (B)
and FOOT UPRIGHTS (I) as shown in the lower diagram.
Tighten eight HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Use the short screwdriver for these HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Both SMALL CORNERS (P) will hang over the
FOOT END (B).
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Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees
B
G
I
P
P
G
I
B
Unfinished surface
Unfinished surface
Unfinished edge
Unfinished edge
These two holes must
be closer to this edge.
The two
holes on the
oppposite
surface must
be closer to
this edge.
Finished
surface

å Fasten the SLATS (S) to the TOPS (K, L, and M). Use
twenty-four SILVER 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS (45S).
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K
L
M
S
S
S
S
S
If the TOPS (K, L, and M)
have an unfinished surface,
it should be facing up.
The holes in the
TOPS (K, L, and M)
must be closer to
the inside edge.
Rounded edge
45S
SILVER 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW
(24 used in this step)
45S

å With someone's help, move the Bed close to its final location.
å If you purchased the HEADBOARD 415670, assemble it and fasten it to the HEAD END (A). Use four SILVER 2"
BOLTS (94S) provided with the Headboard.
å Following the instructions at the bottom of this page, carefully, turn over the TOP/SLAT assembly and lower it onto the
Bed with the SHORT TOP (M) at the foot end.
å Fasten the SLATS (S) to the LARGE CENTER UPRIGHTS (G). Use ten BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (2S).
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94S
SILVER 2” BOLT
(4 used for the Headboard)
BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(10 used in this step)
2S
M
S
S
S
S
S
G
G
415670 Full/Queen Headboard
A
Foot
end
12 3
Carefully lift and
lower onto the bed.
Lift here.
Caution
Two person
lift required

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12
3
UNFINISHED
Be sure the DRAWER
BOTTOM inserts into the
DRAWER FRONT groove.
Push down
Start each screw a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
With the palm of your hand, tap the DRAWER
BOTTOM down into the groove.
1
2
Q
D50
D986
D51
D80
T
Q
Q
D50
D51
D50
D51
å Pull the DRAWER FRONT BRACKETS (9G) apart
and slide them into the grooves in the DRAWER
SIDES (D50 and D51). You may need to gently tap them in
with a hammer.
å NOTE: The DRAWER FRONT BRACKETS are marked “RH”
and “LH” for easy identification.
å Fasten the DRAWER FRONT (Q) to the DRAWER FRONT
BRACKETS (9G). Use four BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Slide the DRAWER BOTTOM (D986) into the grooves in
the DRAWER SIDES (D50 and D51) and
DRAWER FRONT (Q).
å Fasten the DRAWER BRACE (T) to the DRAWER
FRONT (Q). Tighten one HIDDEN CAM.
å Fasten the DRAWER BACK (D80) to the DRAWER
SIDES (D50 and D51) and DRAWER BRACE (T). Use five
BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS.
å Repeat this step for the other drawer.
BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(10 used in this step)
30S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the BRACKETS)
1S

Step
å Fasten two EXTENSION SLIDES (V) to the DRAWER
SIDES (D50 and D51). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (3S) through holes #1 and #3.
å Fasten a PULL (7K) to the DRAWER FRONT (Q). Use two
SILVER 5/8" MACHINE SCREWS (15S).
å Repeat this step for the other drawer.
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Open end
Open end
Q
7K
V
V
D50
D51
SILVER 5/8" MACHINE SCREW
(4 used for the PULLS)
15S
(2 used)
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used for the SLIDES)
3S
(4 screws per drawer)

Step
å To insert a drawer into your unit, line up the EXTENSION SLIDES on the drawer with the EXTENSION RAILS on the unit
and push the drawer into the unit until the drawer is fully inserted. The drawer will push in hard until it is all the way in, then
it will slide in and out easier.
å To make adjustments to the drawers, loosen the SCREWS in the DRAWER FRONT BRACKETS, make needed
adjustments, and tighten the SCREWS.
å NOTE: If the drawers are on the other side of the bed, the RIGHT DRAWER (Q) will be closest to the HEADBOARD.
å This completes assembly. Clean with your favorite furniture polish or a damp cloth. Wipe dry.
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Loosen the sets of screws in the
corner of the drawer to make
vertical and horizontal adjustments
to the DRAWER FRONTS.
Q
R25 lbs.
25 lbs.
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