Unpacking And Transportation - Epson RS Series Manual

3.4 Unpacking and Transportation

Transportation and installation of the Manipulators and robotic equipment shall be
performed by personnel who has taken robot system training held by us and suppliers and
should conform to all national and local codes.
■ Only authorized personnel should perform sling work and operate a crane and a
forklift. When these operations are performed by unauthorized personnel, it is
extremely hazardous and may result in serious bodily injury and/or severe
WARNING
equipment damage to the robot system.
■ Using a cart or similar equipment, transport the Manipulator in the same manner
as it was delivered.
■ After removing the bolts securing the Manipulator to the delivery equipment, the
Manipulator can fall. Be careful not to get hands or fingers caught.
■ The arm is secured with a wire tie. Leave the wire tie secured until you finish the
installation so as not to get hands or fingers caught.
■ To transport the Manipulator, have two or more people to work on it and secure
the Manipulator to the delivery equipment or hold the areas indicated in gray in
the figure (bottom of Arm #1 and bottom of the base) by hand.
When holding the bottom of the base by hand, be very careful not to get your
hands or fingers caught.
CAUTION
■ Stabilize the Manipulator with your hands when hoisting it.
■ When transporting the Manipulator for a long distance, secure it to the delivery
equipment directly so that the Manipulator never falls.
If necessary, pack the Manipulator in the same style as it was delivered.
RS series Rev.4
RS3 RS4 Manipulator 3. Environments and Installation
RS3-351* : approx. 17 kg : 38 lb.
RS4-551* : approx. 19 kg : 42 lb.
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