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9Overview of this manual ...................................................................................................................
16Product documentation ....................................................................................................................
18How to read the product manual ......................................................................................................
191 Safety
191.1 General safety information ..................................................................................
191.1.1 Limitation of liability .................................................................................
211.1.2 Protective stop and emergency stop ...........................................................
221.2 Safety actions ...................................................................................................
221.2.1 Fire extinguishing ....................................................................................
231.2.2 Emergency release of the robot axes ..........................................................
241.2.3 Make sure that the main power has been switched off ....................................
251.3 Safety risks ......................................................................................................
251.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robots ..............................
271.3.2 Moving robots are potentially lethal ............................................................
281.3.3 First test run may cause injury or damage ....................................................
291.3.4 Work inside the working range of the robot ..................................................
301.3.5 Enabling device and hold-to-run functionality ...............................................
311.3.6 Risks associated with live electric parts .......................................................
331.3.7 The unit is sensitive to ESD .......................................................................
341.3.8 Hot parts may cause burns .......................................................................
351.3.9 Safety risks related to pneumatic/hydraulic systems ......................................
361.3.10 Safety risks with pressure relief valve .........................................................
371.3.11 Brake testing ..........................................................................................
381.3.12 Safety risks during handling of batteries ......................................................
391.3.13 Safety risks during work with gearbox lubricants (oil or grease) .......................
411.4 Safety signals and symbols .................................................................................
411.4.1 Safety signals in the manual ......................................................................
431.4.2 Safety symbols on product labels ...............................................................
492 Installation and commissioning
492.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
502.2 Unpacking .......................................................................................................
502.2.1 Pre-installation procedure .........................................................................
542.2.2 Working range and type of motion ..............................................................
592.2.3 Risk of tipping/stability .............................................................................
602.3 On-site installation ............................................................................................
602.3.1 Lifting robot with roundslings ....................................................................
632.3.2 Lifting and turning a suspended mounted robot ............................................
642.3.3 Setting the system parameters for a suspended or tilted robot .........................
682.3.4 Manually releasing the brakes ...................................................................
712.3.5 Orienting and securing the robot ................................................................
752.3.6 Fitting equipment on robot ........................................................................
882.3.7 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances .........................
892.4 Restricting the working range ..............................................................................
892.4.1 Axes with restricted working range .............................................................
902.4.2 Mechanically restricting the working range of axis 1 ......................................
932.5 Installing options ...............................................................................................
932.5.1 Installation of cooling fan for motors (option) ................................................
972.5.2 Installing an expansion container ...............................................................
1002.5.3 Installation of Foundry Plus Cable guard (option no. 908-1) .............................
1012.5.4 Signal lamp (option) .................................................................................
1022.6 Robot in hot environments ..................................................................................
1022.6.1 Start of robot in hot environments ..............................................................
1032.7 Robot in cold environments .................................................................................
1032.7.1 Start of robot in cold environments ............................................................
Product manual - IRB 2600 5
3HAC035504-001 Revision: Q
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