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9Overview of this manual ...................................................................................................................
13Product documentation ....................................................................................................................
15How to read the product manual ......................................................................................................
171 Safety
171.1 General safety information ..................................................................................
171.1.1 Limitation of liability .................................................................................
191.1.2 Protective stop and emergency stop ...........................................................
201.2 Safety actions ...................................................................................................
201.2.1 Fire extinguishing ....................................................................................
211.2.2 Emergency release of the robot axes ..........................................................
221.2.3 Make sure that the main power has been switched off ....................................
231.3 Safety risks ......................................................................................................
231.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robots ..............................
251.3.2 Moving robots are potentially lethal ............................................................
261.3.3 First test run may cause injury or damage ....................................................
271.3.4 Work inside the working range of the robot ..................................................
281.3.5 Enabling device and hold-to-run functionality ...............................................
291.3.6 Risks associated with live electric parts .......................................................
311.3.7 The unit is sensitive to ESD .......................................................................
321.3.8 Hot parts may cause burns .......................................................................
331.3.9 Safety risks related to pneumatic/hydraulic systems ......................................
341.3.10 Brake testing ..........................................................................................
351.3.11 Safety risks during handling of batteries ......................................................
361.3.12 Safety risks during work with gearbox lubricants (oil or grease) .......................
381.4 Safety signals and symbols .................................................................................
381.4.1 Safety signals in the manual ......................................................................
401.4.2 Safety symbols on product labels ...............................................................
472 Installation and commissioning
472.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
482.2 Unpacking .......................................................................................................
482.2.1 Pre-installation procedure .........................................................................
522.2.2 Working range and type of motion ..............................................................
542.2.3 Risk of tipping/stability .............................................................................
552.3 On-site installation ............................................................................................
552.3.1 Lifting the robot with fork lift accessory .......................................................
552.3.1.1 Fitting the fork lift accessory ..........................................................
582.3.1.2 Lifting the robot with fork lift truck ...................................................
612.3.2 Lifting robot with roundslings ....................................................................
632.3.3 Manually releasing the brakes ...................................................................
652.3.4 Lifting the base plate ................................................................................
662.3.5 Securing the base plate ............................................................................
712.3.6 Orienting and securing the robot ................................................................
752.3.7 Fitting equipment on robot .......................................................................
792.3.8 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances .........................
802.3.9 Installation of signal lamp, upper arm (option) ..............................................
842.4 Installation of options .........................................................................................
842.4.1 Option 87-1 - Installing the cooling fan for axis-1 motor ..................................
902.5 Restricting the working range ..............................................................................
902.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................
912.5.2 Mechanically restricting the working range of axis 1 ......................................
932.6 Robot in cold environments .................................................................................
932.6.1 Start of robot in cold environments ............................................................
942.7 Electrical connections ........................................................................................
942.7.1 Robot cabling and connection points ..........................................................
Product manual - IRB 460 5
3HAC039842-001 Revision: P
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