Sauder SmartCenter 422196 User manual

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NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-23
Français pg 24-26
Español pg 27-29
Lot # 505047 06/26/17
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SmartCenter® Side Table
Shoal Creek Collection | Model 422196
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
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Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Skip the power trip.
This time.
2-3
4
5-23
24-26
27-29
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Now you know
our ABCs.
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.
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C FIXED TOP (1)
D SLIDING TOP (1)
E BACK (1)
F RIGHT DRAWER UPRIGHT (1)
G LEFT DRAWER UPRIGHT (1)
H SHELF (1)
I SHELF MOLDING (1)
J BOTTOM (1)
K FRONT/BACK SKIRT (2)
L SIDE SKIRT (2)
M RIGHT FRONT/LEFT REAR LEG (2)
N LEFT FRONT/RIGHT REAR LEG (2)
O DRAWER FRONT (1)

Now you know
our ABCs.
Part Identification
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
KL
M
N
O M
N
L
K

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
PEXTENSION RAIL - 2 QEXTENSION SLIDE - 2 OUTLET - 1
6D
BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 2
25S
SILVER 3/4" MACHINE SCREW - 2
20S
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 2
7S
SUPPORT PIN - 2
5R
CAM COVER - 8
12P
CORD CLIP - 2
4P
3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 8
PULL - 1
7K
BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 1
11S
CAM SCREW - 16
8F
GROMMET - 1
10P
STRIKE PLATE - 1
6I
HIDDEN CAM - 34
1F
CAM DOWEL - 18
2F
BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 2
113S
7F TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 10
MAGNETIC
CATCH - 1
3I

Step 1 Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/services/tips
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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 To begin assembly, push a SAUDER TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER (7F) into the large holes in the ENDS (A
and B), BACK (E), and DRAWER UPRIGHTS (F and G).
(10 used)
7F
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step. 7F
7F
A
B
E
F
G
7F
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.

Step 2
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Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
å Push eighteen HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the DRAWER UPRIGHTS (F
and G), SHELF (H), and BOTTOM (J). Then, insert the metal end of
a CAM DOWEL (2F) into each HIDDEN CAM.
Do not tighten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
1F
2F
Arrow
Arrow
1F
2F
H
J
F
G
Arrow
1F
2F
(18 used)

Step 3
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K
L
å Push sixteen HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the exact holes
shown in the ENDS (A and B) and SKIRTS (K and L).
Arrow
The arrow in the HIDDEN
CAM must point toward the
hole in the edge of the board.
Hole
1F
Arrow
(16 used)
Arrow
1F
K
L
A
B

Step 4
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N
M
M
N
å Turn sixteen CAM SCREWS (8F) into the LEGS (M and N).
8F
8F
(16 used)
8F

Step 5
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å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (Q) from the EXTENSION RAILS (P) as
shown in the upper diagram below. Be prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (P) 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
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. Turn a SCREW into
this hole.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWER UPRIGHTS.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
PQ
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
Open end
Open end
A
B
P
P
This hole
must be here.
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS Surface with HIDDEN CAMS

Step 6
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å Insert the GROMMET (10P) into the large hole in the SHELF (H).
å Fasten the OUTLET (6D) to the SHELF (H). Use two BLACK
9/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (25S).
å NOTE: Be sure to position the OUTLET exactly as shown.
å Fasten the SHELF MOLDING (I) to the SHELF (H). Use two
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (7S).
å Insert the MAGNETIC CATCH (3I) into the exact hole shown in
the SHELF (H).
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
H
I
Edge without holes
6D
BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the OUTLET)
25S
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the SHELF MOLDING)
7S
3I
10P

Step 7
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H
å Fasten the BACK (E) to the SHELF (H). Use two BLACK
1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (113S).
E
Curved edge
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
BLACK 1-15/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
113S

Step 8
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å Fasten the RIGHT END (A) and SIDE SKIRT (L) to the
LEFT FRONT/RIGHT REAR LEG (N). Tighten three
HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the RIGHT FRONT/LEFT REAR LEG (M) to
the RIGHT END (A) and SIDE SKIRT (L). Tighten three
HIDDEN CAMS.
1
2
A
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
M
N
L
These surfaces
should be even.
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
These holes
must be here.
These surfaces
should be even.

Step 9
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B
L
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
å Fasten the LEFT END (B) and SIDE SKIRT (L) to the
RIGHT FRONT/LEFT REAR LEG (M). Tighten three
HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the LEFT FRONT/RIGHT REAR LEG (N) to the
LEFT END (B) and SIDE SKIRT (L). Tighten three
HIDDEN CAMS.
M
N
These surfaces
should be even.
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER
These surfaces
should be even.
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
These holes
must be here.
Side Step: Make
nachos. (Optional, but
recommended.)

Step 10
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å Fasten the FRONT/BACK SKIRTS (K) to the short edges
of the BOTTOM (J). Tighten four HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: The ends of the FRONT/BACK SKIRTS will not be
even with the edges of the BOTTOM.
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
K
The ends of the
FRONT/BACK SKIRTS
will not be even with the
edges of the BOTTOM.
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
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without HIDDEN CAMS
J
K

å Fasten the BACK (E) to the RIGHT END (A). Tighten a
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER.
å Fasten the SHELF (H) to the RIGHT END (A). Tighten two
HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 11
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Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees
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
A
M
N
H
E
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS

å Fasten the BOTTOM (J) and FRONT/BACK SKIRTS (K)
to the SIDE SKIRTS (L) and LEGS (M and N). Tighten five
HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 12
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Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees
M
N
L
J
K
K
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS

å Fasten the LEFT END (B), SIDE SKIRT (L), and LEGS (M
and N) to the BACK (E), SHELF (H), BOTTOM (J), and
FRONT/BACK SKIRTS (K). Tighten seven HIDDEN CAMS
and one TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER.
Step 13
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J
K
K
H
E
B
N
M
L
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Maximum
210 degrees

Step 14
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å Using your hammer, gently tap a CAM COVER (12P) onto
each HIDDEN CAM in the SHELF (H).
å Turn two CORD CLIPS (4P) into the holes in the SHELF (H).
(4 used)
To cover HIDDEN CAMS
12P
4P
(2 used)
H

Step 15
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å Carefully stand your unit upright.
å Insert the SUPPORT PINS (5R) into the FIXED TOP (C).
å Using your hammer, gently tap a CAM COVER (12P) onto each
HIDDEN CAM in the ENDS (A and B).
å Fasten the FIXED TOP (C) to the ENDS (A and B) and
BACK (E). Tighten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
5R
F
L
I
P
O
V
E
R
C
C
Edge with
SUPPORT PINS
Surface without holes
A
E
B
Surface with holes
(4 used)
To cover HIDDEN CAMS
12P

Step 16
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å Fasten the EXTENSION SLIDES (Q) to the DRAWER
UPRIGHTS (F and G). Use four GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (3S) through holes #1 and #3.
Open end
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
1
2
3
QOpen end
1
2
3
Q
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
F
Edge with
CAM DOWELS
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
G
Surface without
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with
CAM DOWELS
Almost time to
celebrate! With a nap.