Safety
Safety
Intended use
The office furniture system Bivi is designed exclusively for use as office furniture. Any other use or extended
use is considered improper.
Intended use also includes compliance with all instructions in the user manual.
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 as a climbing aid.
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Desktop: Permanent storage surface for objects with a total weight of more than approx. 90 kg.
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Skateboard holder: Storage of objects that are not skateboards.
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Bicycle rack: Storage of objects that are not bicycles.
Outdoor use.
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Use in damp rooms.
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The list does not claim to be exhaustive.
Safety instructions
The office furniture system Bivi may be used and operated only in perfect technical condition and in
compliance with this user manual.
The user of the office furniture system Bivi commits to follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user
manual.
In addition to the user manual, the general and local regulations on accident prevention and environmental
protection must be made available and followed.
Users with limitations
Children from the age of 8 and individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of
experience and knowledge may use the office furniture system Bivi under supervision or after instructions in
the safe use of the office furniture system and having understood the resulting hazards. Children are not
allowed to play with the office furniture system. Children may not carry out cleaning and maintenance.
Bivi Manual -en- 2019
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