Precautions For Operation - Epson RT3B-401SS Safety Manual

■ When with the brake release unit or the external short connector:
If the Manipulator is operated without connecting the brake release
unit or the external short connector, the brakes cannot be released,
and it may cause damage on them.
After using the brake release unit, be sure to connect the external
CAUTION
short connector to the Manipulator, or check connection of the
connector for the brake release unit.

Precautions for Operation

The following items are safety precautions for qualified Operator personnel:
■ Do not enter the operating area of the Manipulator while the power to
the robot system is turned ON. Entering the operating area with the
power ON is extremely hazardous and may cause serious safety
problems as the Manipulator may move even if it seems to be stopped.
■ When the Manipulator stops for unknown reasons during automatic
operation, never approach the Manipulator. If you need to approach
the Manipulator, press the Emergency Stop switch or turn OFF the
main power before approaching. When turning OFF the main power,
be careful not to create a new hazard.
■ When you abort a program and restart the robot system during
automatic operation, be sure not to create a new hazard in peripherals,
then start the program.
■ Before operating the robot system, make sure that no one is inside the
safeguarded area. When the Manipulator moves unexpectedly, it may
result in serious safety problems.
■ For teaching and start-up work, set the robot system in teach mode.
WARNING
After placing the Emergency Stop switch in a position to press any
time, work. The Manipulator may move unexpectedly due to wrong
operation, it may result in serious safety problems.
■ Immediately press the Emergency Stop switch whenever the
Manipulator moves abnormally while the robot system is operated.
Continuing operation of the robot system while the Manipulator moves
abnormally is extremely hazardous and may result in serious bodily
injury and/or severe equipment change to the robot system.
■ The interlock of the Safety Door must be functioning when the robot
system is operated. Do not operate the system under the condition that
the switch cannot be turned ON/OFF. (I.E. the condition where the
switch is disabled) (Example: Tape is put around the switch to hold it
closed.) Operating the robot system when the switch is not functioning
properly is extremely hazardous and may cause serious safety
problems as the Safety Door input cannot fulfill its intended function.
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