Sauder Via Series 401446 User manual

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 # 376056 07/27/15
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
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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
Skip the power trip.
This time.
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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
SBLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 2 T
CONNECTOR PLATE - 2
H
PROPEL NUT - 3
M
TOUCH-UP PEN - 1
R
FTWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER - 19
GROMMET CAP - 1
1P GROMMET - 1 10P
GTWIST-LOCK®
FASTENER COVER - 19
KHALF GROMMET - 1 LHALF GROMMET
CAP - 1
NLEVELER - 3 OLEVELER
BRACKET - 3 PCORD MANAGER - 2
HOLE PLUG - 4
Q

Step 1 Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/services/tips
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)

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 (F) 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.
F
F
F
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

å Push two LEVELER BRACKETS (O) over the holes in the bottom edges
of the ENDS (A and B).
å Use a hammer to drive a PROPEL NUT (M) into the holes in the
LEVELER BRACKETS (O) and ENDS (A and B). Now, turn a LEVELER (N)
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
O
N
M
U-Shape Assembly

Step 4
å Insert the dowel end of four TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS (F) 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

å NOTE: Before beginning this step, separate the BLACK
7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (S) and BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (T). 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 (P) to the BACK (E). Use
two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (T).
Step 5
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U-Shape Assembly
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A
E
P
Surface with
TWIST-LOCK®
FASTENERS
Edge with TWIST-LOCK® FASTENERS
B
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the CORD MANAGERS)
T

Step 6
å Fasten two CONNECTOR PLATES (H) to the 401447
Desk Top and 401448 Credenza Top. Use eight BLACK
7/8" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (S).
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 (S) 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)
S
H
H
E
D2
Long finished edge