Sauder Whitaker Point 429374 User manual

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Lot # 573742 10/05/21
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Whitaker Point Collection | Model 429374
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Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
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Safety
Warranty
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
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4-5
6
6-34
35-39
40-44
45-46
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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 LEFT END (1)
B RIGHT END (1)
C TOP (1)
D BOTTOM (1)
E SMALL BACK (1)
F LARGE BACK (1)
G UPPER DRAWER FRONT (1)
H LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
J UPPER RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (1)
K DRAWER BACK (2)
L DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
M DRAWER BRACE (2)
N LOCKING DRAWER FRONT (1)
P LOWER RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (1)
Q BALLAST (1)
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
Q
P
M
H
K
L

Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
LONG FILE
GLIDE - 2
4
SHORT FILE
GLIDE - 4
32 EXTENSION
SLIDE - 4
1EXTENSION
RAIL - 4
CAM SCREW - 36
9LOCK PACK - 1 12
INTERLOCK
MECHANISM - 1
10 DRAWER
ACTUATOR - 2
11
FILE BAR - 4
5FRONT FILE
GLIDE - 2
6LARGE HIDDEN
CAM - 26
7SMALL HIDDEN
CAM - 10
8
LARGE WOOD
DOWEL - 25
13 SMALL WOOD
DOWEL - 20
14 PULL - 2 15
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
LARGE BRACKET - 1
17 SMALL BRACKET - 1 18
1/2" MACHINE SCREW - 4
21
16 SILVER 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 9
23 BLACK 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW - 12
24 3/8" PAN HEAD SCREW - 24
1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
19 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
20
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APPLIQUE CARD - 1
22

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 NOTE: Save some packing foam to be used later in assembly.
å Assemble your unit on a carpeted floor or on the empty carton to
avoid scratching your unit or the floor.
å Push four LARGE HIDDEN CAMS (7) into the SMALL BACK (E).
å NOTE: Be sure to completely insert the HIDDEN CAMS into the holes.
å Turn three CAM SCREWS (9) into the SMALL BACK (E).
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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1
9
E
7
Arrow
Arrow
7

å Fasten the BALLAST (Q) to the SMALL BACK (E). Use
four 1" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (20).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
Step 2
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Q
E
Surface with larger holes
The screwhead should
sink down into the larger
hole and be flush with the
surface of the BALLAST.
The CAM SCREW is
closer to this edge.
The hole is closer
to this edge.
1" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
20
Some assembly
(and snacks) required.

å Push seven LARGE HIDDEN CAMS (7) into the LARGE BACK (F).
å Insert three LARGE WOOD DOWELS (13) into the LARGE BACK (F).
å Push the WOOD DOWELS in the edge of the LARGE BACK (F) into
the edge of the SMALL BACK (E).
å NOTE: The LARGE BACK (F) will slide under the BALLAST (Q).
Step 3
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1
7
Arrow
7
Arrow
Arrow
7
13
F
E
F
Edge with
HIDDEN CAMS
Q

å Push nine LARGE HIDDEN CAMS (7) into the BOTTOM (D).
å Insert three LARGE WOOD DOWELS (13) into the SMALL BACK (E).
å Fasten the BOTTOM (D) to the SMALL BACK (E). Tighten three HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the BACK insert into the BOTTOM.
Step 4
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1
Arrow
7
7
Arrow
7
Arrow
13
E
D
D
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS

å Push three LARGE HIDDEN CAMS (7) into the LEFT END (A).
å Turn seven CAM SCREWS (9) into the LEFT END (A).
Step 5
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1
7
Arrow
9
9
A

Step 6
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7
A
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 two EXTENSION RAILS (1) to the LEFT END (A). Use six 3/8" PAN HEAD SCREWS (24).
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 holes that lines up with the holes in the END. Turn a
SCREW into these holes.
å NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWERS.
Push the black lever and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
12
1
1
3/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
24
Open end

å Insert six LARGE WOOD DOWELS (13) into the
BOTTOM (D) and BACKS (E and F).
å Fasten the LEFT END (A) to the BOTTOM (D) and
BACKS (E and F). Tighten seven HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the BOTTOM
and BACKS insert into the END.
Step 7
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To help line up holes,
place packing foam
or books here.
1
13
E
F
A
D
13

Step 8
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1
å Push three LARGE HIDDEN CAMS (7) into the RIGHT END (B).
å Turn seven CAM SCREWS (9) into the RIGHT END (B).
7
Arrow
9
9
B

å Fasten two EXTENSION RAILS (1) to the RIGHT END (B).
Use six 3/8" PAN HEAD SCREWS (24).
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 holes
that lines up with the holes in the END. Turn a SCREW into
these holes.
Step 9
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B
1
1
Open end
3/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
24
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do something else.

å Fasten the INTERLOCK MECHANISM (10) to the RIGHT
END (B). Use three SILVER 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (16).
å Fasten the LARGE BRACKET (17) to the RIGHT END (B).
Use two BLACK 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (23).
Step 10
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B
10 17
BLACK 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the BRACKET)
23
SILVER 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(3 used for the MECHANISM)
16

Step 11
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1
B
å Insert six LARGE WOOD DOWELS (13) into the
BOTTOM (D) and BACKS (E and F).
å Fasten the RIGHT END (B) to the BOTTOM (D) and
BACKS (E and F). Tighten seven HIDDEN CAMS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the BOTTOM
and BACKS insert into the END.
13
E
F
D
13

å Turn nine CAM SCREWS (9) into the TOP (C).
å Insert seven LARGE WOOD DOWELS (13) into the TOP (C).
å Fasten the TOP (C) to the ENDS (A and B) and LARGE
BACK (F). Tighten nine HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 12
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1
9
B
F
C
A
C
13
13
(9 used)

Step 13
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1
å Push four SMALL HIDDEN CAMS (8) into the DRAWER SIDES (H and J).
å Fasten two EXTENSION SLIDES (2) to the DRAWER SIDES (H and J). Use
six 3/8" PAN HEAD SCREWS (24).
å Fasten one DRAWER ACTUATOR (11) to the UPPER RIGHT DRAWER
SIDE (J). Use three SILVER 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS (16).
J
J
H
2
2
3/8" PAN HEAD SCREW
(6 used for the SLIDES)
24
11
SILVER 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW
(3 used for the ACTUATOR)
16
Open end
(4 used)
Arrow
8
The open end will overhang
the DRAWER SIDE.

å Insert four SMALL WOOD DOWELS (14) into the DRAWER SIDES (H and J).
å Fasten one DRAWER BACK (K) to the DRAWER SIDES (H and J). Use four
1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (19).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before completely
tightening any of them.
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J
H
K
Groove
14
The ACTUATOR
must be here.
14
1-1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
19