Sauder Steel River 427549 User manual

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Lot # 575796 12/03/21
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Steel River Collection | Model 427549
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Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
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Safety
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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
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INTERLOCK MECHANISM - 1
15
DRAWER ACTUATOR - 2
14 FRONT FILE
GLIDE - 2
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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
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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)
23
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