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Explanation of symbols

Here you will find precise descriptions of all the symbols which are used to describe quality features.

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4 year guarantee

Products with this symbol have a 4 year guarantee (from the day of delivery) on the quality of material and processing.

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5 year guarantee

Products with this symbol have a 5 year guarantee (from the day of delivery) on the quality of material and processing.

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7 year guarantee

Products with this symbol have a 7 year guarantee (from the day of delivery) on the quality of material and processing.

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10 year guarantee

Products with this symbol have a 10 year guarantee (from the day of delivery) on the quality of material and processing.

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Harmful to the environment

Effect of the substances: Can affect the water, soil, climate, plants or micro-organisms in such a way as to be potentially hazardous to the environment.

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Highly poisonous

Effect of the substances: Inhaling and swallowing of, or contact with very small quantities can result in grave acute or chronic damage to your health or even death

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Corrosive

Effect of the substances: Destruction of living tissue (e.g. acids with pH < 2, or alkalines with pH > 11.5)

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Highly flammable

Effect of the substances: Can heat up and ignite from the air at normal temperature, or have a low flash point (< 21 °C), or can form a dangerous quantity of highly flammable gases when subjected to humidity.

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IPA

Symbol of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation.

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Genuine leather

Items with this label are made of genuine high-quality leather.

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Stainless steel - rust free

These items are made of stainless steel.

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Environmentally protective

These items protect the environment.

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Environmentally friendly

This symbol is awarded by a jury for particularly environmentally friendly products.

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Not harmful to the OZONE layer

Products that have this symbol were produced without CFCs and are therefore environmentally sound and not harmful to the ozone layer.

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Fully recyclable

These products are made of high-grade new granulate (non-recycled) and have the appropriate symbol. Genuine recycling is therefore possible.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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Seal of approval

In order to prevent damage to persons or material caused by the improper use of warehouse and workshop equipment and to ensure that such equipment is produced with a certain level of quality, the manufacturers incorporated in the GÜTEGEMEINSCHAFT LAGER- UND BETRIEBSEINRICHTUNGEN E.V. have been recognised by the RAL German Institute for Quality Assurance as having met quality and inspection requirements for warehouse and workshop equipment. Compliance with these requirements is monitored by an official independent inspection institute on a regular basis.

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Seal of approval

In order to prevent damage to persons or material caused by the improper use of warehouse and workshop equipment and to ensure that such equipment is produced with a certain level of quality, the manufacturers incorporated in the GÜTEGEMEINSCHAFT LAGER- UND BETRIEBSEINRICHTUNGEN E.V. have been recognised by the RAL German Institute for Quality Assurance as having met quality and inspection requirements for warehouse and workshop equipment. Compliance with these requirements is monitored by an official independent inspection institute on a regular basis.

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CAD service

Send us a dimensioned room drawing with information where the windows, doors etc. are and look for your desired range in the catalogue. Then you will receive a complete offer with scale drawing, perspective drawing and parts list.

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Suitable for foodstuffs

These products are safe for foodstuffs.

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Manufacturers declaration of conformity

According to construction regulation list A Part 1, DIBt, Berlin

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Safety tested

Bavarian State Trade Agency Tillystraße 2 90431 Nürnberg

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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Anti-static

This symbol indicates that the product is a "conductive version" (with regard to electricity or static charge)

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Safety tested

TÜV (Southern Germany) TÜV PRODUCT SERVICE Stuttgart Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 7 70469 Stuttgart

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GRP

These items are made of glass fibre reinforced plastic.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety and RWTüV is the organisation that performed the tests and awarded the symbol.

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Assembly service

This symbol indicates the assembly service for office furniture.

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Assembled without tools

No tools are required for the assembly of these items.

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EMAS certified environmental management

The system for environmental management and environmental business inspection (EMAS) is a voluntary system that organisations can use to have their environmental performance assessed and improved.

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Safety tested

TÜV Thüringen e.V. Melchendorferstraße 64 99096 Erfurt

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CE

The CE symbol is the declaration of the manufacturer used for indicating the observance of all applicable directives. The use of the CE symbol and a verification of conformity is obligatory for most products sold in the EU.

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Safety tested

Testing and certification centre in the BG-PRÜFZERT Niebuhrstraße 5 53113 Bonn

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Safety tested

The GS symbol was developed as quality symbol for product series that are ready for use when brought to the market. To be able to use this symbol, the relevant product must have passed a type test at an approved, independent test centre. A number of independent test centres that perform independent safety tests for providers have established themselves in Germany. Within the framework of the device safety law, these test centres are officially approved of as GS test centres. Each of these officially approved test centres has its own test centre logo. Technischer Überwachungs-Verein Rheinland e.V. -Test centre for device safety - Am Grauen Stein / Konstantin-Wille-Straße 1 51105 Köln 91

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Safety tested

Testing and certification centre in the BG-PRÜFZERT Niebuhrstraße 5 53113 Bonn

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Swissmade

These products are "Made in Switzerland".

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iF DESIGN AWARD

Since its introduction in 1953, the iF design award is a consistent, well-known trademark for "excellent" design.

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300 kg

The max. load of the products is 300 kg.

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Pest free

Pest free without treatment in accordance with FAO-IPPC-ISPM 15.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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Safety tested

This product has fulfilled all product testing requirements. The production plant is monitored on a regular basis.

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Seal of approval

In order to prevent damage to persons or material caused by the improper use of warehouse and workshop equipment and to ensure that such equipment is produced with a certain level of quality, the manufacturers incorporated in the GÜTEGEMEINSCHAFT LAGER- UND BETRIEBSEINRICHTUNGEN E.V. have been recognised by the RAL German Institute for Quality Assurance as having met quality and inspection requirements for warehouse and workshop equipment. Compliance with these requirements is monitored by an official independent inspection institute on a regular basis.

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Non-slip surface

The material on the back of the matting prevents the matting from sliding. Industrial matting: The surface of these mats has a heavy profile in order to provide secure footing.

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Non-fading

The coloured surfaces will not fade, even after prolonged exposure to sunlight.

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Washable at up to 40 °C

The mats can be washed at a temperature of up to 40 °C.

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Also suitable for outdoor use

The mats are waterproof and can also be used in outdoor areas.

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Flame retardant

The fire prevention performance characteristics have been tested in accordance with the declared standard.

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Washable at up to 60 °C

The mats can be washed at a temperature of up to 60 °C.

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Can be driven on

Mats/grid mats can be driven on with vehicles with tyres.

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Resistant to many oils and chemicals

Suitable for common oils, acids and alkaline solutions. (limited concentration)

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Anti-fatigue

The uneven walking surface ensures constant movement of the feet. This stimulates the circulation of blood. Reduces back and leg problems. Makes standing comfortable and thus reduces early signs of fatigue.

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Suitable for wet areas

These mats can be used in changing rooms, showers or swimming pools.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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DEKRA industrial

Safety of design confirmed by DEKRA.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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Ergonomically optimised chair

Tested by the Ostseeklinik Damp - specialised hospital for orthopaedics and sports medicine.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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Hazardous goods

Regulations for the transport of hazardous goods on road, rail and sea.

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Factory Mutual (independent testing agency)

US test certificate

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Occupational Safety & Health Agency

National Fire Protection Agency, US test certificate.

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Environmental Protection Agency

US test certificate

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Uniform Fire Code

US test certificate

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Hazardous goods

(Warning sign W 19) Warning for gas cylinders.

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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AGR seal of approval

The AGR (Healthy Back Campaign in Germany) seal of approval is awarded for products which have been certified to maintain the health of the back by an independent committee consisting of medical experts from the fields of medicine and science.

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European hygienic requirements

Health protection through perfect foodstuffs hygiene. Prevention of contamination due to unsanitary products and/or handling. Products with the HACCP logo meet the European hygienic requirements.

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e3 environmental ceramic steel

Board surface manufactured in an environmentally safe manner Proportion of heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury < 0.1 % 99 % recyclable

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Safety tested

This is a test symbol. GS stands for certified safety.

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90 degree viewing angle°

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180 degree viewing angle°

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360 degree viewing angle°

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Outdoor mirrors

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Safety glass

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Traffic mirrors

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Indoor mirrors

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Can be lifted by crane with 3 tonnes

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Assemble / disassemble in 5 minutes

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Floor ventilation

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Tested by Rheinisch-Westfälischen TÜV

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Also suitable for outdoor use

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Anti-bacterial

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Lockable

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Floor anchor

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Wall mounted

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Wall or floor mounted

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With inner bin

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For filling with sand

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Fire-extinguishing

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Certified safety

This product has passed a complete product inspection. The production plant is monitored on a regular basis.

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Exclusive

These items can only be obtained through mail order from us.

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These products are new in our product range

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Safety tested

This product has fulfilled all product testing requirements. The production plant is monitored on a regular basis.

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Anodised aluminium

Products that have this symbol do not lose colour or turn grey, but remain clean and stainless.

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With remote switch

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Microfibres

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Low noise

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Filter cartridge cleaning

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Easy-Press®

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Additional socket

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D II according to EN 1143-2

Burglary protection to European standard EN 1143-2. These safes have been tested and certified against burglary. They are subjected to constant inspection.

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D I according to EN 1143-2

Burglary protection to European standard EN 1143-2. These safes have been tested and certified against burglary. They are subjected to constant inspection.

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Fire protection to prEN 15659 LFS 30 P

These safes have been subjected to a 30 minute fire resistance test at 840 °C.

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Burglary protection to European standard EN 14450

The safes have been tested and certified to burglary levels S1 (200 SU). (SU = security units)

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Fire protection to EN 1047-1 S 120 P

The respective safes have been subjected to a two hour fire resistance test at 1090 °C, as well as a slump test from a height of 9.15 m.

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Burglary protection to European standard EN 14450

The safes have been tested and certified to burglary levels S2 (200 SU). (SU = security units)

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Fire protection to EN 1047-1 S 60 DIS

The respective safes have been subjected to a one hour fire resistance test at 1090 °C, as well as a slump test from a height of 9.15 m.

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Fire protection to EN 1047-1 S 60 P

The respective safes have been subjected to a one hour fire resistance test at 1090 °C, as well as a slump test from a height of 9.15 m.

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Security level VDMA A

Safes are manufactured in accordance with specific design criteria as defined under VDMA 24992 (May 1995 edition). (The corresponding design sheet was retracted by the VDMA on 31.12.2003 and never replaced.)

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Security level VDMA B

Safes are manufactured in accordance with specific design criteria as defined under VDMA 24992 (May 1995 edition). (The corresponding design sheet was retracted by the VDMA on 31.12.2003 and never replaced.)

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VdS class II with 50/80 RU according to EN 1143-1

Burglary protection to European standard EN 1143-1. These safes have been tested and certified against burglary. They are subjected to constant inspection.

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VdS class I with 30/50 RU according to EN 1143-1

Burglary protection to European standard EN 1143-1. These safes have been tested and certified against burglary. They are subjected to constant inspection.

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VdS class N/0 with 30/30 RU according to EN 1143-1

Burglary protection to European standard EN 1143-1. These safes have been tested and certified against burglary. They are subjected to constant inspection.

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According to EN 1143-1

Burglary protection to European standard EN 1143-1. These safes have been tested and certified against burglary. They are subjected to constant inspection.

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