Sauder Steel River Series User manual

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Lot # 551945 09/17/20
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Steel River Collection | Model 427652
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Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
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Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
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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.
Now you know
our ABCs.
A TOP (1)
B LARGE BACK (1)
C BOTTOM (2)
D SMALL BACK (2)
E LEFT END (1)
F LEFT UPRIGHT (1)
G RIGHT UPRIGHT (1)
H RIGHT END (1)
J RAIL SUPPORT (6)
K LEFT END FRAME (1)
L LEFT UPRIGHT FRAME (1)
N RIGHT UPRIGHT FRAME (1)
O RIGHT END FRAME (1)
P SMALL SKIRT (4)
Q FRONT MOLDING (2)
R FRONT LARGE MOLDING (1)
S BACK LARGE SKIRT (1)
T LARGE DRAWER FRONT (1)
U LEFT LARGE DRAWER SIDE (1)
V RIGHT LARGE DRAWER SIDE (1)
X LARGE DRAWER BACK (1)
Y DRAWER BOTTOM (3)
Z FILE GLIDE HOLDER (1)
AA SMALL DRAWER FRONT (2)
BB SMALL LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
CC SMALL RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
DD SMALL DRAWER BACK (2)
A
B
C
C
D
D
E
F
G
H
J
J
J
JJ
J
J
K
L
N
O
Q
Q
R
S
P
P
P
P
T
Y
Y
V
U
X
Z
Y
AA
BB
CC
DD
AA
BB
DD
CC
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Hardware Identification
METAL BRACKET -20
11 APPLIQUE CARD - 4 12 13 FILE GLIDE - 2
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
1EXTENSION RAIL - 2 2EXTENSION SLIDE - 2
WOOD DOWEL -4
9KNOB and
BACKPLATE -3
10
CAM SCREW - 24
8
CABINET RIGHT - 2
3CABINET LEFT - 2 4
HIDDEN CAM - 24
7
DRAWER RIGHT - 2
5DRAWER LEFT - 2
6
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2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 12
14 1-3/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 14
15
1" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 12
16 1" MACHINE SCREW - 3 17
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 66
18 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 24
19
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.

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 CamHidden 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 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.
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty
carton to avoid scratching your unit or the floor.
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (8) into the LEFT END (E).
å Fasten six METAL BRACKETS (11) to the LEFT END (E) and
LEFT END FRAME (K). Use six 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18).
K
E
11
11
11
8
1
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
18
18
18
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Step
å Fasten the LEFT END (E) to the LEFT END FRAME (K).
Use two 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18) through the
METAL BRACKETS and into the LEFT END FRAME.
å Fasten the LEFT END (E) to the LEFT END FRAME (K).
Use two 2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (14).
Step 2
K
E
2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
14
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
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Step
å Fasten a RAIL SUPPORT (J) to the LEFT END (E). Use two
1" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (16).
Step 3
E
J
This hole must be here.
Surface with more holes
1" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
16
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Step
å Push two HIDDEN CAMS (7) into the LEFT UPRIGHT (F).
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (8) into the LEFT UPRIGHT (F).
å Fasten four METAL BRACKETS (11) to the LEFT UPRIGHT (F) and
LEFT UPRIGHT FRAME (L). Use four 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18).
Step 4
F
L
1
7
Arrow
11
18
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
18
8
11
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Step
å Fasten the LEFT UPRIGHT (F) to the LEFT UPRIGHT FRAME (L).
Use two 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18) though the METAL
BRACKETS and into the LEFT UPRIGHT FRAME.
å Fasten the LEFT UPRIGHT (F) to the LEFT UPRIGHT FRAME (L).
Use two 2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (14).
Step 5
F
L
2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
14
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
18
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
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Step
å Fasten the RAIL SUPPORT (J) to the LEFT UPRIGHT (F).
Use two 1" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (16).
Step 6
1" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
16
This hole must be here.
Surface with more holes
F
J
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Step
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 RAIL SUPPORTS (J). Use four 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (19) through the
holes shown in the enlarged diagram.
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 DRAWERS.
Step 7
K
L
J
J
1
1
12
1
Open end
Open end
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
Open end
1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
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Step
å Push four HIDDEN CAMS (7) into one of the
SMALL BACKS (D).
å Fasten the SMALL BACK (D) to the LEFT END (E). Tighten
two HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 8
D
K
E
1
Arrow
7
7
Arrow
Surface without
HIDDEN CAMS
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do something else.
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Step
å Fasten the FRONT MOLDING (Q) to the LEFT
END FRAME (K). Use a 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW (18).
å Fasten the SMALL SKIRTS (P) to the LEFT END FRAME (K).
Use two 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18) through the METAL
BRACKETS and into the LEFT END FRAME.
Step 9
K
P
P
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METAL BRACKET
must be closer to
this edge.
K
Q
18
METAL BRACKET
must be even
with this edge.
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(3 used in this step)
18

Step
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å Fasten the LEFT UPRIGHT (F) to the SMALL BACK (D).
Tighten two HIDDEN CAMS.
å Fasten the LEFT UPRIGHT FRAME (L) to the SMALL
SKIRTS (P) and FRONT MOLDING (Q). Use three 1/2"
PAN HEAD SCREWS (18).
Step 10
D
K
L
P
P
Q
F
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(3 used in this step)
18
1

Step
å Fasten one of BOTTOMS (C) to the LEFT END FRAME (K),
LEFT UPRIGHT FRAME (L), and SMALL SKIRTS (P). Use six
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18) through the METAL BRACKETS
and into the BOTTOM.
Step 11
K
L
C
P
P
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
18
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Step
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å Push two HIDDEN CAMS (7) into the RIGHT UPRIGHT (G).
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (8) into the RIGHT UPRIGHT (G).
å Fasten four METAL BRACKETS (11) to the RIGHT UPRIGHT (G). and
RIGHT UPRIGHT FRAME (N). Use four 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18)
Step 12
G
N
1
7
Arrow
8
11
11
18
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
18

Step
å Fasten the RIGHT UPRIGHT (G) to the RIGHT
UPRIGHT FRAME (N). Use two 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18)
through the METAL BRACKETS and into the RIGHT
UPRIGHT FRAME.
å Fasten the RIGHT UPRIGHT (G) to the RIGHT
UPRIGHT FRAME (N). Use two 2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (14)
Step 13
G
N
2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
14
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used in this step)
18
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Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS

Step
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å Fasten two RAIL SUPPORTS (J) to the RIGHT UPRIGHT (G).
Use four 1" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (16).
Step 14
G
J
J
1" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
16
Surface with more holes
This hole must be here.
16

Step
å Turn two CAM SCREWS (8) into the RIGHT END (H).
å Fasten six METAL BRACKETS (11) to the RIGHT END (H) and
RIGHT END FRAME (O). Use six 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (18).
Step 15
H
O
1
8
1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
18
11
11
18
11
18
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