Design And Installation Safety - Epson SCARA GX Series Manual

GX4 Manipulator 1. Safety

1.2 Design and Installation Safety

Design and installation of robot system shall be performed by personnel who has taken robot
system training held by us and suppliers.
To ensure safety, a safeguard must be installed for the robot system. For details on the
safeguard, refer to Installation and Design Precautions in the Safety chapter of the EPSON
RC+ User's Guide.
The following items are safety precautions for design personnel:
■ Personnel who design and/or construct the robot system with this product must
read "Safety Manual" to understand the safety requirements before designing
and/or constructing the robot system. Designing and/or constructing the robot
system without understanding the safety requirements is extremely hazardous,
may result in serious bodily injury and/or severe equipment damage to the robot
system.
■ The Manipulator and the Controller must be used within the environmental
conditions described in their respective manuals. This product has been designed
and manufactured strictly for use in a normal indoor environment. Using the
product in an environment that exceeds the specified environmental conditions
may not only shorten the life cycle of the product but may also cause serious
safety problems.
■ The robot system must be used within the installation requirements described in
the manuals. Using the robot system outside of the installation requirements may
WARNING
not only shorten the life cycle of the product but also cause serious safety
problems.
■ When designing or installing a robot system, wear at least the following protective
gear. Working without protective gear may cause serious safety problems.
Work clothes suitable for work
Helmet
Safety shoes
■ Do not remove any parts unless otherwise instructed by manuals. Follow the
maintenance procedure strictly as described. Improper removal of parts or
improper maintenance may cause not only malfunction of the robot system but
serious safety problems.
Further precautions for installation are mentioned in "3. Environments and Installation".
Please read this chapter carefully to understand safe installation procedures before
installing the robots and robotic equipment.
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