Operation and indicators
Observe the regulations and safety instructions in particular:
• Make sure that there is enough space to avoid collisions.
This is especially true if there are objects on the work surface, such as computers, work materials,
windows, etc.
Indicators
• Leave the immediate surroundings of the workstation at once if it starts to
move spontaneously. Under no circumstances attempt to operate the workstation frame.
Have the workstation frame repaired by specialists.
Refrain from using the workstation until it has been successfully repaired.
• Stop using the workstation frame at once if you notice anything unusual
(strange sounds, smoke, etc.).
• Have the workstation repaired by specialists. Refrain from using the workstation until it has been
successfully repaired.
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Stop using the workstation at once if its safety features fail to work as they should.
Correct position of seat
Sitting incorrectly can lead to injuries at joints, bowstrings and muscles. In order to prevent this it is
necessary to adjust your offi ce chair and desk. Apart from the following advise you should always prevent
an uncomfortable siting posture. If you feel that the following advices leads you to an uncomfortable siting
posture simply adapt your needs.
Offi ce Chair
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The siting height has to be adjusted in way that your knee is angled
by 90 - 120° when your foot is fl at on the ground.
• Siting properly requires that your lower back touches the back rest.
If possible align the seating depth in order to avoid pressure from the seat
pan to your lower leg.
• Sit upright but lean back in a relaxed position.
If possible adjust the lumbar
Support of your chair to your height. Adjust the back rest in a way that pushes
your upper body slightly forward but still off ering enough fl exibility to yield movement.
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If possible adjust the height of your armrests. Your shoulders should be in a relaxed position
when your arms are touching the arm rest.
Desk
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Adjust the table height after you have found your correct siting
posture.
• Your elbows should be angled by 90 - 120° when your arms rest on the table top.
The edge of the top should not press against your arms.
Equipment on the desk
• Incident light (day light or lamps) on your monitor should approach the surface of your screen by an
angle of 90°.
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The height of your monitor should be adjusted in way that enables you to look slightly
downward while focusing the centre of your screen.
• Please keep a distance of 60 - 70 cm from your screen.
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A careful posture for your wrists can be achieved by a fl at narrowed keyboard.
• Please heed the advice in the manuals of your further (ergonomical) equipment.
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