Safety Guidelines - ABB Robotics FlexGripper 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 or IRB 460 Product manual for information on safety.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not over power the pneumatic devices.
• Use pressure relief valves.
• 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.
• It should be possible to release parts by manual operation (valves).
• Do not touch the FlexGripper while it is connected to air pressure.
• 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.
• Do not use temporary arrangements to make the FlexGripper work. This may
lead to severe damage.
• 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.
• During operation the FlexGripper must be protected by fixed or interlocking
guards according to the safety laws and regulations in the country concerned.
• 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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