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Translation of the original manual Assembly and Operating Manual Manual changing system...
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Imprint Copyright: This manual is protected by copyright. The author is SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, processing, distribution (making available to third parties), translation or other usage - even excerpts - of the manual is especially prohibited and requires our written approval.
General 1 General 1.1 About this manual This manual contains important information for a safe and appropriate use of the product. This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept accessible for the personnel at all times. Before starting work, the personnel must have read and understood this operating manual.
• General terms of business* • Catalog data sheet of the purchased product * The documents marked with an asterisk (*) can be downloaded on our homepage schunk.com 1.1.3 Sizes This operating manual applies to the following sizes: • HWS 40 •...
Basic safety notes 2 Basic safety notes 2.1 Intended use The manual quick change system HWS – consisting of a manual quick change head (HWK) and a manual quick change adapter (HWA) – is intended for rapid changing of parts and automation components on a robot.
Use of unauthorized spare parts Using unauthorized spare parts can endanger personnel and damage the product or cause it to malfunction. • Use only original spare parts or spares authorized by SCHUNK. 2.5 Ambient conditions and operating conditions Required ambient conditions and operating conditions...
Basic safety notes 2.6 Personnel qualification Inadequate qualifications of the personnel If the personnel working with the product is not sufficiently qualified, the result may be serious injuries and significant property damage. • All work may only be performed by qualified personnel. •...
Basic safety notes 2.7 Personal protective equipment Use of personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment serves to protect staff against danger which may interfere with their health or safety at work. • When working on and with the product, observe the occupational health and safety regulations and wear the required personal protective equipment.
Basic safety notes 2.9 Transport Handling during transport Incorrect handling during transport may impair the product's safety and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage. • When handling heavy weights, use lifting equipment to lift the product and transport it by appropriate means. •...
Basic safety notes 2.12 Fundamental dangers General • Observe safety distances. • Never deactivate safety devices. • Before commissioning the product, take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. • Disconnect power sources before installation, modification, maintenance, or calibration. Ensure that no residual energy remains in the system.
Basic safety notes 2.12.2 Protection during commissioning and operation Falling or violently ejected components Falling and violently ejected components can cause serious injuries and even death. • Take appropriate protective measures to secure the danger zone. • Never step into the danger zone during operation. 2.13 Notes on particular risks WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements!
Design and description 4 Design and description 4.1 Structure HWK manual quick change head Fitting for dowel pin (robot side) Semi-cylindrical locking bolt Locking bolt Hand lever HWA manual quick change adapter (tool side) 4.2 Description The HWS manual quick change system can be locked and unlocked with a handle.
Assembly 5 Assembly 5.1 Screw connection according to ISO-9409 Drill pattern according to ISO Size HWK L HWA L K ISO-9409 K ISO-9409 Ø40 mm, countersink M6 (4x), DIN 74 Ø40 mm, countersink M6 (4x), DIN 74 Type K Type H Ø50 mm, countersink M6 (4x), DIN 74 Ø50 mm, countersink M6 (4x), DIN 74 Type K...
Assembly 5.2 Attachment option for electric modules Attachment option for electric modules Electric module HWA manual change adapter HWK manual change head NOTE When attaching electrical modules, it can be that the module (1) does not connect flush with the manual change adapter (2). In this case, a corresponding adapter plate must be made that compensates for any projection "A".
Operating of the manual changing system HWS 6 Operating of the manual changing system HWS WARNING Risk of injury due to unexpected movements! If the power supply is switched on or residual energy remains in the system, components can move unexpectedly and cause serious injuries.
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Operating of the manual changing system HWS WARNING Risk of injury due to the gripped load falling Only actuate product if no load is gripped. • Secure unit from falling down when product is actuated. • Hold the unit steady and open the hand lever of the HWK by Ø...
SCHUNK for repair. * Information refers to use under normal operating and ambient conditions. 7.2 Spare and wear parts Original spare parts Use only original spare parts of SCHUNK when replacing spare and wear parts. Wear parts Designation SealM5 SealM5...
Maintenance 7.3 Assembly drawing The following figure is an example image. It serves for illustration and assignment of the spare parts. Variations are possible depending on size and variant. Assembly 04.00 | HWS | Assembly and Operating Manual | en | 389591...
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