Sauder worksense PALO ALTO 427796 User manual

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BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Français pg 21-24
Español pg 25-28
Executive Desk
Spiced Mahogany finish | Model 427796
PALO ALTO COLLECTION
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Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Hammer
Not actual size
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Part Identification
Hardware Identification
Optional Accessories
Hardware Usage Guide
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
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4-5
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7
7-20
21-24
25-28
29-30
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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.
B SMALL DRAWER (2)
C DRAWER (2)
D LARGE DRAWER (2)
F TOP (1)
G MODESTY PANEL (1)
H TOP BRACE (2)
J PENCIL DRAWER BOTTOM (1)
M PENCIL DRAWER SIDE (2)
O PENCIL DRAWER BACK (1)
P PENCIL FLIP-DOWN FRONT (1)
YY RIGHT PEDESTAL
ZZ LEFT PEDESTAL
G
H
M
O
RIGHT PEDESTAL
LEFT PEDESTAL
H
MP
J
F
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
40AW CABINET RIGHT - 1 40AX CABINET LEFT - 1 40AY DRAWER RIGHT - 1 40AZ DRAWER LEFT - 1
6B FILE GLIDE - 4 8B FILE ROD - 4 1F HIDDEN
CAM - 6
21K PULL - 1 PULL - 6
189K
23J KEY SET - 1 LOCK MECHANISM
SET - 4
193M
92P CAM
COVER - 6
2P GROMMET - 2 3P GROMMET
CAP - 2
15F WOOD
DOWEL - 8 40F LONG DOWEL - 6 12H HINGE - 2
2G METAL
BRACKET - 2
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Hardware Identification
åScrews are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
1S BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 16 3S GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
10S SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4 18S BROWN 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4
23S SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4 51S BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW - 2
54S SILVER 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 2 BLACK 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 4 133S
SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 6
152S
BLACK 15/16" SHOULDER SCREW - 4
144S
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å This piece of furniture accommodates one or more of the following optional accessories (sold separately).
Optional Accessories (sold separately)
å LED Light (Item 426494)
The LED Light is designed to be fastened to the underside of a hutch.
å To purchase the LED Light, scan this QR code. (Or go to sauder.com)
å Powered Grommet (Item 427829)
The powered grommet is designed to replace any existing grommet provided with your furniture.
å To purchase the Powered Grommet, scan this QR code. (Or go to sauder.com)
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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. Save some packing material for
support to be used later in assembly.
å Push six HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the
MODESTY PANEL (G).
Hardware Usage Guide
HOW TO USE A HIDDEN CAM & LONG DOWEL
Arrow
Small end
Hidden Cam
Long Dowel
Start Tighten
Arrow
Minimum
190 degrees
Caution
Risk of damage or
injury. HIDDEN CAMS
must be completely
tightened. HIDDEN
CAMS that are not
completely tightened
may loosen, and parts
may separate. To
completely tighten:
Arrow
Maximum
210 degrees
3.
1. 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. Insert the small end
of the LONG DOWEL
into the HIDDEN CAM.
1
1F
Arrow
1F Arrow
G
Pro Tip: You will need
someone's help later
in assembly.
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Step 2
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
RIGHT PEDESTAL
For support, place packing
foam and books here.
15F
40F
Small end
G
å Insert three LONG DOWELS (40F) through the panel in the RIGHT PEDESTAL.
å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the RIGHT PEDESTAL.
å NOTE: You may need someone's help to hold the MODESTY PANEL or use
packing material for support as shown.
å Fasten the MODESTY PANEL (G) to the RIGHT PEDESTAL. Tighten three
HIDDEN CAMS around the small ends of the LONG DOWELS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the RIGHT PEDESTAL insert into the
MODESTY PANEL.
1
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Step 3
å Insert three LONG DOWELS (40F) through the panel in the LEFT PEDESTAL.
å Insert two WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the LEFT PEDESTAL.
å Fasten the LEFT PEDESTAL to the MODESTY PANEL (G). Tighten three
HIDDEN CAMS around the small ends of the LONG DOWELS.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS in the LEFT PEDESTAL insert into the
MODESTY PANEL.
å Using your hammer, gently tap a CAM COVER (92P) onto each visible
HIDDEN CAM.
G
LEFT PEDESTAL
15F
40F Small end
92P
1
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å Fasten the CABINET RIGHT (40AW) to the panel of the RIGHT
PEDESTAL. Use two GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S).
å Fasten the CABINET LEFT (40AX) to the panel of the LEFT PEDESTAL.
Use two GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S).
å Fasten the METAL BRACKETS (2G) to the panels of the RIGHT and
LEFT PEDESTALS. Use two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
Step 4 5
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
40AW40AW
40AX40AX
RIGHT PEDESTAL
LEFT PEDESTAL
Roller end
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the METAL BRACKETS)
1S
2G
2G
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å Fasten the PULLS (189K) to the DRAWERS (B, C, and D). Use twelve
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Remove the SMALL DRAWERS (B) from your unit. Push in the black
lever on each side of the drawer and pull the drawer completely out.
Refer to the diagram at the bottom of the page.
Step 5
To remove the drawer, push the black lever in
and pull the EXTENSION SLIDE on the drawer
from the EXTENSION RAIL on the PEDESTAL.
C
D
B
189K
C
D
B
(6 used)
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(12 used in this step)
1S
7
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Step 6
å Fasten the TOP BRACES (H) to the TOP (F). Use four
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (10S).
å NOTE: You should start each SCREW a few turns before
completely tightening any of them.
å NOTE: The angled edge of the BRACE should face down
and toward the back edge of the TOP.
F
H
H
Back edge
Angled edge
SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
10S
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do something else.
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Step 7
å With your hands, separate the LOCK MECHANISM SETS (193M). Be careful
of any sharp edges after separating each set.
å Fasten the LOCK MECHANISM SETS (193M) to the TOP (F) exactly as
shown. Use four BLACK 15/16" SHOULDER SCREWS (144S).
å NOTE: Be sure the post on the bottom surface of the LOCK MECHANISM
SET inserts into the hole in the TOP.
å NOTE: The handle should face toward the back edge of the TOP.
å NOTE: The SHOULDER SCREW will allow the LOCK MECHANISM to swivel.
Post
193M
F
Post
193M
BLACK 15/16" SHOULDER SCREW
(4 used in this step)
144S
Back edge
Handle
Handle
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å Insert four WOOD DOWELS (15F) into the top edges of the panels of the RIGHT PEDESTAL and LEFT
PEDESTAL as shown.
å With someone's help, carefully turn the TOP (F) over, and hook the angled edges of the BRACES on the
TOP into the BRACES on the back edges of the RIGHT PEDESTAL and LEFT PEDESTAL.
å NOTE: Be sure the WOOD DOWELS insert into the TOP.
å Fasten the METAL BRACKETS on the PEDESTAL panels to the TOP (F). Use two BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å Turn the LOCK MECHANISMS on the front edge of the TOP (F) toward each other until they stop moving.
Step 8
15F
RIGHT PEDESTAL
LEFT PEDESTAL
F
Hook the TOP BRACE into
the PEDESTAL BRACE.
This edge will be snug
against the front BRACE
on each PEDESTAL.
The LOCK MECHANISMS will face
each other when locked in place.
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the METAL BRACKETS)
1S
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Step 9
23J
D
Insert the FILE RODS into the holes
of your choice in the FILE GLIDES,
depending on your file sizes.
6B
6B
8B
å To insert the SMALL DRAWER back into your unit, line up the EXTENSION SLIDES on the drawer
with the EXTENSION RAILS on the unit and push the drawer into the unit until the drawer is fully
inserted. The drawer will push in hard until it is all the way in, then it will slide in and out easier.
å Pull the LARGE LEFT DRAWER (D) completely open. If necessary, unlock the LARGE DRAWER
with the KEY SET (23J).
å Push a FILE GLIDE (6B) onto the LARGE LEFT DRAWER SIDE.
å Slide the FILE RODS (8B) into the FILE GLIDE (6B) on the LARGE LEFT DRAWER SIDE.
å Slide another FILE GLIDE (6B) onto the other end of the FILE RODS (8B), then press this FILE
GLIDE over the LARGE RIGHT DRAWER SIDE.
å Repeat this step for the other LARGE DRAWER (D).
D
6B
6B
8B
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Step 10
M
O
M
J
BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the PULL)
51S
Finished surface
Surface with more holes
21K
å Fasten the PENCIL DRAWER SIDES (M) to the PENCIL DRAWER
BACK (O). Use two SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (152S).
å Fasten the PULL (21K) to the PENCIL DRAWER BOTTOM (J). Use
two BLACK 9/16" PAN HEAD SCREWS (51S).
SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the DRAWER BACK)
152S
Finished edge
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å Fasten the PENCIL DRAWER BOTTOM (J) to the PENCIL DRAWER
SIDES (M). Use four SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (152S).
å Fasten the PENCIL DRAWER BOTTOM (J) to the PENCIL DRAWER
BACK (O). Use four BLACK 1" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (133S).
å NOTE: There are no pre-drilled holes in the long edge of the DRAWER
BACK (O). Use firm pressure for the SCREWS (133S).
Step 11
M
O
M
J
Surface with more holes
NOTE: Be sure to separate the
BLACK SCREWS (133S) from
the BROWN SCREWS (18S).
SILVER 1-5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the DRAWER SIDES)
152S
BLACK 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the DRAWER BACK)
133S
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Step 12
P
J
å Fasten the KEYBOARD HINGES (12H) to the PENCIL DRAWER
BOTTOM (J). Use two SILVER 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (54S).
å Fasten the PENCIL FLIP-DOWN FRONT (P) to the HINGES (12H).
Use four SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (23S).
12H
SILVER 5/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the DRAWER FRONT)
23S
SILVER 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(2 used for the DRAWER BOTTOM)
54S
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å Fasten the DRAWER RIGHT (40AY) and the DRAWER
LEFT (40AZ) to the PENCIL DRAWER BOTTOM (J). Use
four BROWN 1" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (18S).
Step 13
Roller end
40AZ40AZ
40AY40AY
5
Roller end
BROWN 1" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
18S
J
If you're doing this to
help a friend, don't
leave without a bite.
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å To insert the PENCIL DRAWER into your unit, tip the front of the drawer down and drop the rollers on the drawer behind
the rollers on the unit. Lift the front of the drawer up and slide it into the unit.
å Insert a GROMMET (2P) and GROMMET CAP (3P) into each large hole in the TOP (F).
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.
Step 14
F
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