Sauder Steel River 427549 User manual

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Lot # 575796 12/03/21
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Lateral File
Steel River Collection | Model 427549
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Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
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No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
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Adjustable Wrench

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 TOP (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C RIGHT END (1)
D UPPER BACK (1)
E LOWER BACK (1)
F BACK BRACE (1)
G EXTENSION BLOCK (4)
H SMALL EXTENSION BLOCK (1)
N TOP SKIRT (1)
O DRAWER BACK (2)
P DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
T BOTTOM SKIRT (1)
X LEFT END FRAME (1)
Y RIGHT END FRAME (1)
Z UPPER DRAWER FRONT (1)
AA UPPER LEFT DRAWER SIDE (1)
BB RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
CC LOWER DRAWER FRONT (1)
DD LOWER LEFT DRAWER SIDE (1)
A
B
C
D
EF
G
Z
AA
BB
N
O
P
CC
DD
T
X
Y
G
G
G
BB
O
P
H
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
1EXTENSION RAIL - 4 2EXTENSION SLIDE - 4 CAM SCREW - 22 3HIDDEN CAM - 22 4
WOOD DOWEL - 1
5BRACKET - 6 6KNOB SET - 4 7
LONG FILE
GLIDE - 2
11 SHORT FILE
GLIDE - 4
12 FILE BAR - 2 13
L-WRENCH - 1
9
APPLIQUE CARD - 4
8LOCK - 1
10
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INTERLOCK MECHANISM - 1
15
DRAWER ACTUATOR - 2
14 FRONT FILE
GLIDE - 2
24

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 4
16 1-9/16" TAPERED MACHINE SCREW - 3 17
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 20
22 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 30 23
1" MACHINE SCREW - 4
1918 1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 42
1/2" HEX HEAD SCREW - 4
21
9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 3
20
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Hardware Usage Guide
HOW TO USE A HIDDEN CAM & CAM SCREW OR CAM DOWEL
NOTE: Various CAM SCREWS or a CAM DOWEL may be used.
Cam Screws Cam Dowel
Turn the CAM SCREW or
gently tap the CAM DOWEL
until the shoulder is against
the surface of the part.
1.
Hidden Cam
Arrow
Push a HIDDEN CAM into
the part. The arrow in the
HIDDEN CAM must point
toward the hole in the
edge of the board.
Hole
2.
3.
1
2
Insert the CAM SCREW or CAM DOWEL into the
HIDDEN CAM. Tighten the HIDDEN CAM.
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Step 1
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty
carton to avoid scratching your unit or the floor.
å Turn eight CAM SCREWS (3) into the ENDS (B and C).
å Fasten six BRACKETS (6) to the ENDS (B and C) exactly
as shown. Use six 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (22).
å NOTE: Be sure the BRACKETS are even with the edges of
the ENDS.
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.
B
C
6
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
22
3
(8 used)
1
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å Fasten the ENDS (B and C) to the END FRAMES (X and Y).
Use six 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (22) through the BRACKETS
on the ENDS and into the END FRAMES.
å Fasten the END FRAMES (X and Y) to the ENDS (B and C).
Use four 2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (16).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
Step 2
B
C
X
Y
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used for the BRACKETS)
22
2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the ENDS)
16
The post closest to the
edge must be here.
Remember:
Righty tighty.
Lefty loosey.
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The post closest to the
edge must be here.

å Fasten the EXTENSION BLOCKS (G and H) to the
ENDS (B and C) exactly as shown. Use eighteen
1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18).
Step 3
C
B
G
G
G
GH
1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(18 used in this step)
18
The post closest to the
edge must be here.
The one small hole
should be here.
This small hole is
closer to this edge.
This small hole is
closer to this edge.
The post closest to this
edge must be here.
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å Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (2) from the EXTENSION RAILS (1) as shown in the upper diagram below. Be
prepared, the parts are greasy.
å Fasten the EXTENSION RAILS (1) to the EXTENSION BLOCKS (G). Use twelve 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (23) through
the exact holes shown.
å NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the 1st 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 EXTENSION BLOCK. Turn
a SCREW into these holes.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWERS.
Step 4 7
21
Slide the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
1st
C
B
G
G
G
G
1
1
1
1
Open end
Open end
Open end
1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(12 used in this step)
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å Fasten the INTERLOCK MECHANISM (15) to the SMALL
EXTENSION BLOCK (H) on the LEFT END (B). Use three
9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (20).
Step 5
9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(3 used in this step)
20
15
The screw holes must be
indented for proper assembly.
B
H
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Step 6
B
D
E
å Push ten HIDDEN CAMS (4) into the BACKS (D and E).
å Fasten the LEFT END (B) to the BACKS (D and E). Tighten
four HIDDEN CAMS.
1
4
Arrow
Arrow
Arrow
4
4
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
These holes
should be here.
(10 used)
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The POSTS
must be here.
To help line up holes,
place packing foam
or books here.

å Fasten the SKIRTS (N and T) to the POSTS on the LEFT
END FRAME (X). Tighten two 1/2" HEX HEAD SCREWS (21)
using the L-WRENCH (9).
Step 7
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9
1/2" HEX HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
21
X
N
T
This part has
holes in the edges.

Step 8
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D
E
N
T
C
Y
å Fasten the RIGHT END (C) to the BACKS (D and E). Tighten
four HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the POSTS on the RIGHT END FRAME (Y) to the
SKIRTS (N and T). Tighten two 1/2" HEX HEAD SCREWS (21)
using the L-WRENCH (9).
1
9
1/2" HEX HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
21 The POSTS
must be here.

å Lay the BACK BRACE (F) onto the LOWER BACK (E) and
line up the holes in the BACK BRACE with the holes in the
LOWER BACK.
å Fasten the BACK BRACE (F) to the LOWER BACK (E). Use
four 1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18).
å NOTE: You may want to start each SCREW a few turns
before completely tightening any of them.
Step 9
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E
F
1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
18

Step 10
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (3) into the TOP (A).
å NOTE: If you are attaching the 427848 Hutch to your unit,
locate the correct BRACKETS and SCREWS from the
427848 box, and fasten the BRACKETS to the TOP (A) as
shown below.
å Refer to the 427848 assembly for the correct attachment
of the Hutch to your Lateral File.
1
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3
A
A
If you are attaching the 427848 Hutch to
your unit, locate the correct BRACKETS and
SCREWS from the 427848 box, and fasten
the BRACKETS to the TOP (A) as shown.

Step 11
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å Carefully stand your unit upright.
å Insert one WOOD DOWEL (5) into the UPPER BACK (D).
å Fasten the TOP (A) to the UPPER BACK (D). Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWEL in the BACK inserts into the TOP.
å Fasten the TOP (A) to the TOP SKIRT (N). Tighten three 1-9/16"
TAPERED MACHINE SCREWS (17) using the L-WRENCH (9).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before completely
tightening any of them.
Pro Tip: Lift with your
legs. And, you know,
your arms.
1
9
5
A
1-9/16" TAPERED MACHINE SCREW
(3 used in this step)
17
DN

å Push twelve HIDDEN CAMS (4) into the DRAWER SIDES (AA, BB,
and DD) and DRAWER BOTTOMS (P).
å Turn twelve CAM SCREWS (3) into the RAWER FRONTS (Z and CC).
Step 12
Z
AA
CC
DD
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1
Arrow
4
3
(12 used)
(12 used)
BB
Px 2
x 2

Step 13
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å Fasten the DRAWER SIDES (AA, BB, and DD) to the DRAWER
BACKS (O). Use eight 1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18).
AA
O
BB
1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
18
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Edge with holes
DD
O
BB
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Edge with holes
These holes
must be here.
These holes
must be here.

å Fasten the DRAWER BOTTOMS (P) to the DRAWER
SIDES (AA, BB, and DD) and DRAWER BACKS (O). Use
twelve 1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18).
å NOTE: You may want to start each SCREW a few turns
before completely tightening any of them for each drawer.
Step 14
AA P
DD P
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O
BB
O
BB
1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(12 used in this step)
18
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS