About This Product; Intended Use; Foreseeable Misuse; Users With Limitations - Steelcase Ology User Manual

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About this product

The Ology office furniture product line by Steelcase
is subject to continuous quality control during
manufacture and distribution. This ensures fault-free
functioning.
The products are designed and manufactured
according to the state of the art (in Germany at the
time of construction) and recognised safety-relevant
rules; however, hazards may still arise. Please follow
the respective safety-relevant information.
Malfunctions that could impair safety must be
eliminated immediately. We reserve the right to
make technical changes to the products for technical
reasons.
Steelcase applies a quality management system that
meets the requirements of DIN EN ISO 9001.
Ology with Simple Touch operating panel is
GS-qualified (tested for safety).
Ology with Active Touch operating panel is CE-
certified.
The electric height adjustment unit type plate is
located on the controller housing, on the columns,
and under the desktop.

1.1 Intended use

The Ology desk is exclusively designed to be used as
office furniture. Any other use or extended use is
regarded as improper use.
Intended use also includes following all
instructions in the user manual.

1.1.1 Foreseeable misuse

Improper use of the product may result in dangers to
life and limb as well as property damage. For this
reason, improper use is prohibited. In case of
improper use, Steelcase assumes no liability for any
damage that may occur and does not guarantee that
the components will function properly.
Improper use includes:
■ Use for the lifting of loads.
■ Use as a climbing aid.
■ Permanent storage surface for objects with a
total weight of more than 75 kg.
■ Outdoor use.
■ Use in damp rooms.
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This list does not claim to be exhaustive.

1.1.2 Users with limitations

Injuries to persons or damage to the
desk are possible!
This desk can be used by children 8
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years of age and older, as well as by
persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they are
supervised, or have been instructed in
the safe use of the desk, and
understand the dangers associated with
use of the desk.
Children are not allowed to play with the
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device.
Children are not to perform cleaning or

user's maintenance tasks.
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