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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 .................................................................................
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 ........................................................................................
582.2.3 Risk of tipping/stability .............................................................................
592.2.4 Main dimensions .....................................................................................
612.3 On-site transportation ........................................................................................
612.3.1 Robot transportation precautions ...............................................................
652.3.2 Securing the robot with a transport support .................................................
672.4 On-site installation ............................................................................................
672.4.1 Brief installation procedure .......................................................................
682.4.2 Lifting the base plate ................................................................................
692.4.3 Securing the base plate ............................................................................
752.4.4 Lifting the robot ......................................................................................
752.4.4.1 Lifting the robot with fork lift ..........................................................
762.4.4.2 Lifting the robot with roundslings ....................................................
802.4.5 Orienting and securing the robot ................................................................
852.4.6 Manually releasing the brakes ...................................................................
872.4.7 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances .........................
882.4.8 Fitting equipment to the robot ...................................................................
962.5 Restricting the working range ..............................................................................
962.5.1 Axes with restricted working range .............................................................
972.5.2 Mechanically restricting the working range of axis 1 ......................................
992.6 Electrical connections ........................................................................................
992.6.1 Robot cabling and connection points ..........................................................
Product manual - IRB 6700 5
3HAC044266-001 Revision: N
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