Safety Guidelines - ABB IRB 660 Product Manual

1 Safety

1.3.3. Safety guidelines

1.3.3. Safety guidelines
Safety guidelines while working with FlexGripper
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See the IRB 660 Product manual for information on safety.
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All persons working in the system must be sufficiently trained. Incorrect installation
and/or use can cause injuries to persons and/or damage to equipment.
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Damaged or broken equipment can result in a risk to safety.
• Do not continue to work with the FlexGripper if you find any fault in any parts of it.
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Do not over power the pneumatic devices.
• Use pressure relief valves.
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Repair any air leaks immediately.
• Wear safety glasses when working with pneumatic cylinders. Maintenance,
assembling, adjustments and other works on the FlexGripper, such as: replacement of
pneumatic cylinders , should only be implemented by skilled and qualified workers,
when the FlexGripper is not under air-pressure.
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It should be possible to release parts by manual operation (valves).
• Do not touch the FlexGripper while it is connected to air pressure.
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While assembling, adjusting and working on the FlexGripper, it is mandatory to
implement safety regulations so that no fingers or other body parts are in proximity to
the moving parts of the FlexGripper. There is risk and danger of injury.
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Do not use temporary arrangements to make the FlexGripper work. This may lead to
severe damage.
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Ensure all the bolts have been tightened before starting any operation after
maintenance work.
• Ensure no foreign material is lying on the FlexGripper before starting any operation.
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During operation the FlexGripper must be protected by fixed or interlocking guards
according to the safety laws and regulations in the country concerned.
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It should not be possible to reach any moving parts when the Flexgripper is operating
and the safety guards are fenced and interlocked.
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