Sauder Via 401446 User manual

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Desk Return
Via Collection | Model 401446
NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
English pg 1-26
Français pg 27-31
Español pg 32-36
Lot # 524134 12/10/18
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
3
4
5-26
27-31
32-36
37-38
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Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
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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 RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C LARGE END (1)
D2 TOP (1)
E BACK (1)
Now you know
our ABCs.
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A
B
C
D2
E

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 16
17S
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 2
1S
CONNECTOR PLATE - 2
14G
PROPEL NUT - 3
14M
TOUCH-UP PEN - 1
10M
7F TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 19
GROMMET CAP - 1
1P GROMMET - 1 10P
61P TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER COVER - 19 63P HALF GROMMET - 1 64P HALF GROMMET CAP - 1
16E LEVELER - 3
32G LEVELER
BRACKET - 3
65P CORD
MANAGER - 2
HOLE PLUG - 4
26P

Step 1
å You have the choice of assembling this unit six ways:
å 1. If attaching the 401446 Desk Return to the right or left side of the 401447 Executive Desk and 401448 Credenza (for a
U-Shape configuration) continue with Step 2.
å 2. If attaching the 401446 Desk Return to the right or left side of the 401447 Executive Desk (for an L-Shape configuration)
continue with Step 7.
å 3. If attaching the 401446 Desk Return to the right or left side of the 401448 Credenza (for an L-Shape configuration)
continue with Step 15.
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U-Shape Assembly
L-Shape Assembly
(Continue with Step 2 now)
(Continue with Step 7 now) (Continue with Step 15 now)
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available at www.sauder.com/service/tips
Find the numbered video or scan the QR code. 0

Step 2
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)
and BACK (E).
å NOTE: The LARGE END (C) is not used in the
U-Shape assembly.
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Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
7F
A
B
E
Do not tap TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into the
other surfaces of the ENDS (A and B) at this time.
U-Shape Assembly
7F
7F
2

å Push two LEVELER BRACKETS (32G) over the holes in the bottom edges of
the ENDS (A and B).
å Use a hammer to drive a PROPEL NUT (14M) into the holes in the LEVELER
BRACKETS (32G) and ENDS (A and B). Now, turn a LEVELER (16E) into each
PROPEL NUT.
å NOTE: To raise a corner of the unit, turn the LEVELER counter-clockwise. To
lower a corner, turn the LEVELER clockwise.
Step 3
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A
B
32G
16E
14M
U-Shape Assembly

Step 4
å Insert the dowel end of four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (7F) into the 401447
Left End and 401448 Right End as shown in the enlarged diagram.
å NOTE: If you already pushed TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into the holes in the
ENDS (A and B), pull the FASTENERS back out of the holes. Pull at the front
and back edges, slowly working the FASTENERS out of the holes.
å Push the ENDS (A and B) onto the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in the 401448
Right End and 401447 Left End. Now, tighten eight TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
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U-Shape Assembly
401447 Desk Top
401448
Credenza Top
401447
Left End
401448
Right End
A
B
Finished edge
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
7F
2

å NOTE: Before beginning this step, separate the BLACK 7/8"
LARGE HEAD SCREWS (17S) and BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S). Do not confuse these SCREWS.
å Fasten the BACK (E) to the ENDS (A and B). Tighten eight
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten two CORD MANAGERS (65P) to the BACK (E). Use
two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
Step 5
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U-Shape Assembly
401447
401448
A
E
65P
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
B
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the CORD MANAGERS)
1S
2
Remember:
Righty tighty.
Lefty loosey.

Step 6
å Fasten two CONNECTOR PLATES (14G) to the 401447
Desk Top and 401448 Credenza Top. Use eight
BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (17S).
å Fasten the TOP (D2) to the BACK (E). Tighten three
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten the TOP (D2) to the 401447 Desk Top and
401448 Credenza Top. Use eight BLACK 7/8" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (17S) through the CONNECTOR PLATES
and into the TOP.
å Go to the last step now.
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U-Shape Assembly
401447 Desk Top
401448
Credenza Top
BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(16 used for the CONNECTOR PLATES)
17S
14G
14G
E
D2
Long finished edge
2

Step 7
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L-Shape Assembly
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 RIGHT END (A),
LARGE END (C), and BACK (E).
å NOTE: If attaching your unit to the right side of the
401447 Executive Desk, you will use the LEFT END (B)
instead of the RIGHT END (A).
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
A
C
E
Do not tap TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into
the other surface of the END (A) at this time.
7F
7F
7F
2

Step 8
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L-Shape Assembly
å Push three LEVELER BRACKETS (32G) over the holes in the bottom edges
of the ENDS (A and C).
å Use a hammer to drive a PROPEL NUT (14M) into the holes in the LEVELER
BRACKETS (32G) and ENDS (A and C). Now, turn a LEVELER (16E) into
each PROPEL NUT.
å NOTE: To raise a corner of the unit, turn the LEVELER counter-clockwise. To
lower a corner, turn the LEVELER clockwise.
A
C
14M
32G
16E

å NOTE: Before beginning this step, separate the BLACK 7/8"
LARGE HEAD SCREWS (17S) and BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S). Do not confuse these SCREWS.
å Fasten the LARGE END (C) to the BACK (E). Tighten four
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
å Fasten two CORD MANAGERS (65P) to the BACK (E). Use
two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
Step 9
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L-Shape Assembly
E
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the CORD MANAGERS)
1S
C
Surface with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
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
Edge with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Notch
65P
2

Step 10
å Insert the dowel end of two TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (7F) into
the 401447 Left End as shown in the enlarged diagram.
å NOTE: If you already pushed TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into
the holes in the RIGHT END (A), pull the FASTENERS back out
of the holes. Pull at the front and back edges, slowly working the
FASTENERS out of the holes.
å Push the RIGHT END (A) onto the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in
the 401447 Left End. Now, tighten four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
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L-Shape Assembly
401447 Desk Top
401447
Left End
A
Dowel end
Finished edge
7F
2

å Fasten the BACK (E) to the RIGHT END (A). Tighten four
TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 11
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L-Shape Assembly
E
A
Edge with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
C
2
Don't worry. It isn't
Rome. This can be built
in a day.

Step 12
å Fasten a CONNECTOR PLATE (14G) to the 401447 Desk
Top. Use four BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (17S).
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U-Shape Assembly
401447 Desk Top
BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
17S
14G

å Insert the HALF GROMMET (63P) and HALF GROMMET CAP (64P)
into the notch in the top edge of the LARGE END (C).
å Fasten the TOP (D2) to the 401447 Desk Top. Use four BLACK 7/8"
LARGE HEAD SCREWS (17S) through the CONNECTOR PLATE (14G)
and into the TOP.
å Fasten the TOP (D2) to the LARGE END (C) and BACK (E). Tighten
five TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS.
Step 13
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BLACK 7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
17S
401447 Desk Top
C
E
D2
63P
64P
H
Long finished edge
L-Shape Assembly 2

Step 14
å Push a GROMMET CAP (1P) and GROMMET (10P) into the large hole in the TOP (D2).
å Insert a HOLE PLUG (26P) into any unused holes.
å Push a TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER COVER (61P) onto any visible TWIST-LOCK FASTENER®.
å For long term maintenance of your unit, you may touchup the edges with the TOUCH-UP PEN (10M).
å NOTE: Please read the back pages of the instruction booklet for important safety information.
å This completes assembly. Clean with a damp cloth. Wipe dry.
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61P
D2
1P
10P
26P
10M
To cover TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
To cover unused screw holes
L-Shape Assembly
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Step 15
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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 RIGHT END (A),
LARGE END (C), and BACK (E).
å NOTE: If attaching your unit to the right side of the
401448 Credenza, you will use the LEFT END (B) instead
of the RIGHT END (A).
Do not tighten the TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS in this step.
A
C
E
Do not tap TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS into
the other surface of the END (A) at this time.
L-Shape Assembly
7F
7F
7F
2

Step 16
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L-Shape Assembly
å Push three LEVELER BRACKETS (32G) over the holes in the bottom edges
of the ENDS (A and C).
å Use a hammer to drive a PROPEL NUT (14M) into the holes in the LEVELER
BRACKETS (32G) and ENDS (A and C). Now, turn a LEVELER (16E) into
each PROPEL NUT.
å NOTE: To raise a corner of the unit, turn the LEVELER counter-clockwise. To
lower a corner, turn the LEVELER clockwise.
A
C
32G
16E
14M