Safety Risks; Safety Risks During Installation And Service Work On Manipulators - ABB IRB 760 Product Manual

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1.2.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on manipulators

1.2.3 Safety risks

1.2.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on manipulators
Overview
This section includes information on general safety risks to be considered when
performing installation and service work on the manipulator.
These safety instructions have to be read and followed by any person who deals
with the installation and maintenance of the manipulator. Only persons who know
the manipulator and are trained in the operation and handling of the manipulator
are allowed to maintain the manipulator. Persons who are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substances are not allowed to maintain,
repair, or use the manipulator.
General risks during installation and service
Spare parts and special equipment
ABB does not supply spare parts and special equipment which have not been
tested and approved by ABB. The installation and/or use of such products could
negatively affect the structural properties of the manipulator and as a result of that
affect the active or passive safety operation. ABB is not liable for damages caused
by the use of non-original spare parts and special equipment. ABB is not liable for
damages or injuries caused by unauthorized modifications to the manipulator
system.
Nation/region specific regulations
To prevent injuries and damages during the installation of the manipulator, the
regulations applicable in the country concerned and the instructions of ABB
Robotics must be complied with.
Non-voltage related risks
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• The instructions in the product manual in the chapter Installation and
commissioning must always be followed.
• Emergency stop buttons must be positioned in easily accessible places so
that the manipulator can be stopped quickly.
• Those in charge of operations must make sure that safety instructions are
available for the installation in question.
• Those who install the manipulator must have the appropriate training for the
equipment in question and in any safety matters associated with it.
• Safety zones, which must be crossed before admittance, must be set up in
front of the manipulator's working space. Light beams or sensitive mats are
suitable devices.
• Turntables or the like should be used to keep the operator out of the
manipulator's working space.
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