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1.3 Safety risks
1.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robot
Overview
This section includes information of general safety risks to be considered when
performing installation and service work on the robot.
General risks during installation and service
Nation/region specific regulations
To prevent injuries and damage during the installation of the robot system, the
regulations applicable in the country concerned and the instructions of ABB robotics
must be complied with.
Non-voltage related risks
To be observed by the supplier of the complete system
Product manual - FlexTrack IRT501-66/66R/90/90R
3HAW050008590-001 Revision: C
1.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robot
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The instructions in the Product Manual - Installation and Commissioning
must always be followed.
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Emergency stop buttons must be positioned in easily accessible places so
that the robot can be stopped quickly.
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Those in charge of operations must make sure that safety instructions are
available for the installation in question.
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Those who install the robot must have the appropriate training for the robot
system in question and in any safety matters associated with it.
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Safety zones, which have to be crossed before admittance, must be set up
in front of the robot's working space. Light beams or sensitive mats are
suitable devices.
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Turntables or the like should be used to keep the operator out of the robot's
working space.
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The axes are affected by the force of gravity when the brakes are released.
In addition to the risk of being hit by moving robot parts, you run the risk of
being crushed by the parallel arm.
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Energy, stored in the robot for the purpose of counterbalancing certain axes,
may be released if the robot, or parts thereof, are dismantled.
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When dismantling/assembling mechanical units, watch out for falling objects.
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Be aware of stored heat energy in the controller.
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Never use the robot as a ladder, i.e. do not climb on the robot motors or other
part during service work. There is a serious risk of slipping because of the
high temperature of the motors or oil spills that can occur on the robot.
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The supplier of the complete system must ensure that all circuits used in the
safety function are interlocked in accordance with the applicable standards
for that function.
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