Sauder Steel River 427855 User manual

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Lot # 558761 12/04/20
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Steel River Collection | Model 427855
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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
2-3
4-5
6
7-42
43-47
48-52
53-54
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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 edge
to help distinguish similar parts from each other. Use this part identification to help identify similar parts.
A LEFT LEG (1)
B LEFT END FRAME (1)
C RIGHT END FRAME (1)
D CORNER LEG (1)
E LARGE TOP BRACE (1)
F EXTENSION BLOCK (4)
G LARGE MODESTY PANEL BRACE (1)
H SMALL TOP BRACE (1)
J SHORT BRACE (1)
K SMALL MODESTY PANEL BRACE (1)
L LOWER PEDESTAL BRACE (2)
N LARGE TOP (1)
O SMALL TOP (1)
P LARGE MODESTY PANEL (1)
Q SMALL MODESTY PANEL (1)
R SHELF (1)
S LEFT END (1)
T RIGHT END (1)
U PEDESTAL BACK (1)
V UPRIGHT (1)
X PEDESTAL BRACE (1)
Y LONG BRACE (1)
Z SMALL LEFT DRAWER FRONT (1)
AA SMALL RIGHT DRAWER FRONT (1)
BB SMALL LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
CC SMALL RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
DD SMALL DRAWER BACK (2)
EE SMALL DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
FF LARGE DRAWER FRONT (1)
GG LARGE LEFT DRAWER SIDE (1)
HH LARGE RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (1)
JJ LARGE DRAWER BACK (1)
KK LARGE DRAWER BOTTOM (1)
LL LARGE DRAWER BRACE (1)
NN UPPER PEDESTAL BRACE (1)
Adjustable Wrench

Part Identification Now you know
our ABCs.
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A
B
C
D
E
GH
JK
L
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
JJ
KK
LL
NN
F
F
L
V
BB
CC
DD
EE

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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CAM SCREW - 33
8HIDDEN CAM - 33 9SMALL
BRACKET - 4
11
L-WRENCH - 1
10
1EXTENSION
RAIL - 6 2EXTENSION SLIDE - 6
LONG FILE
GLIDE - 2
3SHORT FILE
GLIDE - 2
4
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
WOOD DOWEL - 2
12 APPLIQUE CARD - 6 13 14 BUMPER CARD - 3
KNOB SET - 4
6
LOCK SET - 1
5FILE BAR - 1 7
GROMMET WITH
CAP - 2
15 BRACKET - 5 16 LARGE
BRACKET - 1
24

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 21
22
1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 24
21
1/2" HEX HEAD SCREW - 21
23
1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 30
19 1" MACHINE SCREW - 4
20
2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 18
17 1-9/16" HEX HEAD SCREW - 16 18

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 Push four HIDDEN CAMS (9) into the ENDS (S and T).
å Fasten four SMALL BRACKETS (11) to the ENDS (S and T)
exactly as shown. Use four 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (22).
å NOTE: Be sure the BRACKETS are even with the edges of
the ENDS.
å Turn eight CAM SCREWS (8) into the ENDS (S and T).
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.
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Remember:
Righty tighty.
Lefty loosey.
1
Arrow
9
S
T
11
11
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
22
8
(8 used)

Step 2
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å Fasten the END FRAMES (B and C) to the BRACKETS on the
ENDS (S and T). Use four 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (22).
å Fasten the END FRAMES (B and C) to the ENDS (S and T).
Use four 2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (17).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
S
T
B
C
The post
must be here.
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS
2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the ENDS)
17
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the BRACKETS)
22
The post
must be here.

Step 3
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å Fasten the EXTENSION BLOCKS (F) to the ENDS (S and T)
exactly as shown. Use eight 1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (19).
S
T
1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
19
This hole is closer
to this edge.
This hole is closer
to this edge.
F
F
F
F
The post
must be here.
The post
must be here.
This hole is closer
to this edge.

Step 4
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7
The post
must be here.
S
T
F
1
21
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 four EXTENSION RAILS (1) to the EXTENSION BLOCKS (F). Use eight 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (21)
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 hole that lines up with the hole in the
EXTENSION BLOCK. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWERS.
Slide the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
Open end
1st
1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
21
1st
1st
F1
1st
F
1
F
1
1st
Open end