Basic Safety Instructions - Mitsubishi Electric MELFA RV-SD Series Installation Description

Basic safety instructions

1.2 Basic safety instructions
The MELFA robot has been constructed according to the state-of-the-art and has been configured for
operational safety. Nonetheless, dangers/hazards may arise from the robot if is is not operated by
trained personnel or at least by instructed personnel, or if it is used in an improper manner or not com-
pliant to its intended use.
In particular, this means:
● Danger to the life and limb of the user or of third-parties
● Impairments to the robot, other machines and other property of the user
ATTENTION:
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Every person authorised within the company of the operator to install, startup, operate, main-
tain and repair the robot must have read and understood the technical documentation for the
robot and must pay special attention to the supplied SAFETY MANUAL.
ATTENTION:
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Strictly observe the safety regulations. The following, additional instructions are provided
within the scope of these introductory safety instructions:
The robot may only be operated by trained and authorised operating personnel.
Responsibilities for the various activities when operating the robot must be clearly defined and
observed to ensure that there are no unclarities or unclear duties regarding the safety aspects
For all work relating to the installation, startup, equipping/fitting, operation, changes to oper-
ating conditions and modes of operation, maintenance, inspection and repairs, the switch-off
procedures stipulated in the manual must be observed.
The position of the EMERGENCY-STOP pushbutton must be known and the EMERGENCY-STOP
pushbutton must be accessible at all times.
No operating methods may be employed that impair the safety of the machine.
The operator must ensure that no unauthorized persons work at the robot (e.g. including
enabling of equipment against unauthorized use).
The company used must ensure that the robot is always operated in perfect condition.
The company using the robot must provide special training to the appropriate operating per-
sonnel and obligate them to carry out all maintenance and inspection work only when the robot
and all of its peripheral equipment is switched off.
DANGER:
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The control unit must only (i.e. exclusively) be connected by a circuit breaker to the mains
supply. There is a risk of electrical shock if this is not observed.
A detailed description of the mains connection is contained in section 4.2.
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