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• Attaching hoses, pneumatic lines, or cables to the robot. These should be designed
so they do not restrict joint motion or cause robot motion errors.
Unacceptable Modifications
The modifications listed below will damage the robot, reduce system safety and reliability,
or shorten the life of the robot.
CAUTION: Making any of the modifications outlined below will void
the warranty of any components that Adept determines were damaged
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due to the modification. You must contact Adept Customer Service if you
are considering any of the following modifications.
• Modifying any of the robot harnesses or robot to controller cables.
• Modifying any robot access covers or drive system components.
• Modifying, including drilling or cutting, any robot casting.
• Modifying any robot electrical component or PC board other than those explicitly
stated in the robot instruction handbook.
• Routing additional hoses, air lines, or wires through the robot.
1.7
Endangerment Through Additional Equipment
Additional equipment, for instance grippers, conveyor belts, etc. are not allowed to
reduce the safeguarding of the workcell.
All Emergency Stop Switches must be always accessible.
All components in the robot workcell must comply with the safety requirements in the
European Machine Directive 89/392/EEC (and subsequent amendments) and the related
harmonized European, international, and national standards.
1.8
Working Areas
Adept robots have both a Manual and an Automatic operating mode. While in Automatic
mode, no personnel are allowed to stay in the workcell.
In Manual mode operators with additional safety equipment (see section 1.11 on page 11)
are allowed to work in the robot workcell. For safety reasons the operator should,
whenever possible, stay outside of the working envelope of the robot to prevent injury.
The maximum speed of the robot is reduced but it could still cause injury to the operator.
Before performing maintenance in the working envelope of the robot, High Power must
be switched off and the power supply of the robot must be disconnected. After these
precautions a skilled person is allowed to maintain the robot. See section 1.9 on page 10
for the specifications of the personnel.
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