This document is an assembly and user manual for the Sauder HomePlus Collection Base Cabinet, Model 411591. It provides detailed instructions for assembly, hardware identification, safety information, and warranty details.
Function Description:
The Sauder HomePlus Collection Base Cabinet, Model 411591, is a piece of furniture designed for storage, specifically to be placed behind closed doors, as indicated by the "Store behind closed doors" graphic on the cover. It features two doors, an adjustable shelf, and a top molding, suggesting its use as a versatile storage solution in various rooms. The cabinet is designed to be assembled by the user, with clear, step-by-step instructions provided in English, French, and Spanish. It can also be stacked with other units, offering flexible configuration options for different storage needs. The inclusion of adjustable glides allows for leveling the unit on uneven surfaces, enhancing stability. A safety bracket is provided for wall anchoring, emphasizing the importance of securing the unit to prevent tipping, especially when stacked or in households with children.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model: 411591
- Collection: HomePlus Collection
- Parts:
- RIGHT END (1)
- LEFT END (1)
- TOP (1)
- BOTTOM (1)
- BACK (1)
- DOOR (2)
- ADJUSTABLE SHELF (1)
- FRONT SKIRT (1)
- TOP MOLDING (1)
- SIDE SKIRT (2)
- Hardware:
- ADJUSTABLE GLIDE (4)
- SAFETY BRACKET (1)
- REAR FOOT (2)
- FRONT FOOT (2)
- TIE PLATE (1)
- LARGE RUBBER SLEEVE (1)
- PULL (2)
- HINGE (4)
- PROPEL NUT (4)
- NAIL (30)
- METAL PIN (4)
- RUBBER SLEEVE (4)
- BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW (2)
- BLACK 1-7/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW (5)
- SILVER 1-1/8" FLAT HEAD SCREW (2)
- BLACK 1/2" FLAT HEAD SCREW (8)
- BLACK 9/16" WAFER HEAD SCREW (4)
- BLACK 7/8" MACHINE SCREW (4)
- TWIST-LOCK® FASTENER (7)
- Weight Limits (indicated on Step 12 graphic):
- Adjustable Shelf (G): 25 lbs.
- Bottom (D): 50 lbs.
- Top: 60 lbs.
- Manufacturing Date: 08/15/19 (as per the example Lot # 532704)
- Manufacturing Location: Made in USA with U.S. and imported materials by Sauder Woodworking Company, Archbold, OH.
- Compliance: Complies with the CPSC Ban on Lead-Containing Paint (16 CFR 1303).
Usage Features:
- DIY Assembly: The cabinet is designed for self-assembly, with detailed, illustrated instructions. Users are advised to assemble the unit on a carpeted floor or the empty carton to prevent scratching.
- Tool Requirements: Basic tools are needed for assembly, including a No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver and a hammer. The manual specifically advises against using power tools for certain steps, such as tightening Twist-Lock® fasteners, to prevent over-tightening.
- Adjustable Leveling: The unit includes adjustable glides (18E) that can be turned clockwise to lower a corner or counter-clockwise to raise it, allowing for stable placement on uneven floors.
- Adjustable Shelf: The cabinet features one adjustable shelf (G), which can be positioned at various heights using metal pins (1R) and rubber sleeves (2R) inserted into pre-drilled holes in the ends (A and B).
- Door Adjustments: Step 10 provides detailed instructions for adjusting the doors (F) horizontally, vertically, and for depth, ensuring proper alignment and smooth operation.
- Stacking Option: The cabinet can be stacked with other units, as outlined in Step 11. When stacking, it is crucial to fasten the upper unit to the lower unit using specific screws (10S) and to anchor the entire stacked unit to a wall for stability.
- Safety Anchoring: A safety bracket (1G) is included to fasten the cabinet to a wall stud using a large head screw (1S) and a flat head screw (2S), significantly reducing the risk of tipping. This is highlighted as an important safety feature, especially in households with children.
- Customer Support: Sauder offers extensive customer support, including video assembly tips, live chat, and phone support (1-800-523-3987) for assistance with assembly or missing/damaged parts. This service is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
- Online Resources: Users can visit Sauder.com/services for assembly tips, product registration, and to view other Sauder products. The manual encourages users to share their assembly journey on social media and to rate/review the product online.
- Language Support: The manual includes instructions in English, French, and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for a broader user base.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: Upon completion of assembly, the unit should be cleaned with a damp cloth and wiped dry.
- Warranty: The product comes with a 5-year limited warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship for the original purchaser. The warranty does not cover defects resulting from improper assembly, misuse, abuse, intentional damage, alterations, or inadequate maintenance. Sauder's exclusive remedy under the warranty is to repair, replace, or refund the value of defective components.
- Safety Information: The manual includes critical safety warnings in English, French, and Spanish, emphasizing the dangers of children climbing on furniture, overloading shelves/drawers, and moving furniture without proper precautions. It explicitly states that the unit is not designed to support a television unless a specific TV warning label and instructions are provided. Users are advised to always use the safety hardware and anchor the unit to a wall.
- Weight Distribution: To prevent tipping and damage, users are instructed to place heavier items on lower shelves and as far back from the front as possible. The bottom surfaces should be loaded first to avoid a top-heavy unit.
- Moving the Unit: Before moving the cabinet, all shelves and drawers should be unloaded, starting from the top surfaces. Users are advised not to push or pull the furniture on carpet and to seek assistance when lifting and repositioning the unit.
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