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9Overview of this manual ...................................................................................................................
14Product documentation ....................................................................................................................
16How to read the product manual ......................................................................................................
171 Safety
171.1 General safety information ..................................................................................
171.1.1 Limitation of liability .................................................................................
201.1.2 Protective stop and emergency stop ...........................................................
211.2 Safety actions ...................................................................................................
211.2.1 Fire extinguishing ....................................................................................
221.2.2 Emergency release of the robot axes ..........................................................
231.2.3 Make sure that the main power has been switched off ....................................
241.3 Safety risks ......................................................................................................
241.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robots ..............................
261.3.2 Moving robots are potentially lethal ............................................................
271.3.3 First test run may cause injury or damage ....................................................
281.3.4 Work inside the working range of the robot ..................................................
291.3.5 Enabling device and hold-to-run functionality ...............................................
301.3.6 Risks associated with live electric parts .......................................................
321.3.7 The unit is sensitive to ESD .......................................................................
331.3.8 Hot parts may cause burns .......................................................................
341.3.9 Safety risks related to pneumatic/hydraulic systems ......................................
351.3.10 Brake testing ..........................................................................................
361.3.11 Safety risks during handling of batteries ......................................................
371.3.12 Safety risks during work with gearbox lubricants (oil or grease) .......................
391.4 Safety signals and symbols .................................................................................
391.4.1 Safety signals in the manual ......................................................................
411.4.2 Safety symbols on product labels ...............................................................
472 Installation and commissioning
472.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
482.2 Robot transportation precautions .........................................................................
542.3 Securing the robot with a transport support ...........................................................
572.4 Unpacking .......................................................................................................
572.4.1 Pre-installation procedure .........................................................................
612.4.2 Working range and type of motion ..............................................................
652.4.3 Risk of tipping/stability .............................................................................
662.5 On-site installation ............................................................................................
662.5.1 Lifting the robot with fork lift accessory .......................................................
662.5.1.1 Fitting the fork lift accessory ..........................................................
692.5.1.2 Lifting the robot with fork lift truck ...................................................
722.5.2 Lifting the robot with lifting and turning tool ..................................................
772.5.3 Lifting robot with roundslings ....................................................................
792.5.4 Manually releasing the brakes ...................................................................
812.5.5 Lifting the base plate ................................................................................
822.5.6 Securing the base plate ............................................................................
872.5.7 Orienting and securing the robot ................................................................
912.5.8 Setting the system parameters for a suspended or tilted robot .........................
962.5.9 Fitting equipment on robot .......................................................................
1042.5.10 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances .........................
1052.5.11 Signal lamp (option) .................................................................................
1062.6 Restricting the working range ..............................................................................
1062.6.1 Axes with restricted working range .............................................................
1072.6.2 Mechanically restricting the working range of axis 1 ......................................
1092.6.3 Mechanically restricting the working range of axis 3 ......................................
Product manual - IRB 6620 5
3HAC027151-001 Revision: T
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