General Safety Considerations - productive robotics OB7 User Manual

GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Before operating your robot, and while performing the Risk Assessment, consider the following:
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Do not operate the robot or any associated machinery in any manner not considered in the
Risk Assessment.
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Establish and set up the appropriate safety settings in the robot's and other equipment's
software.
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Provide system passwords only to personnel who are sufficiently trained and responsible in
operation of the robot
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Never override any safety functions or equipment.
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Provide instructions for use of the entire system.
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Do not operate the robot or system without the necessary safety equipment as identified by
the Risk Assessment.
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Assure a clean, uncluttered and organized Workplace.
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Provide appropriate signage.
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Provide appropriate Personal Safety Equipment.
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Assemble a single file containing this manual, the Risk Assessment, and all associated
technicial information.
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Assure that the robot arm and all associated equipment are securely fastened in place.
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Locate the emergency stop switch, and the robot control tablet, outside the robot's reach and
in a location which may be accessed without entering the robot's operating area.
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Do not operate the robot or any associated machinery if it is damaged.
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Be certain that all settings are correctly configured
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Do not modify the robot. If modified, the robot's performance can not be assured and may
become dangerous in ways not predictable during the Risk Assessment.
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Never climb on the robot.
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Do not use the robot in explosive environments.
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Do not use the robot in medical or human life critical applications.
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Do not use the robot without performing a Risk Assessment.
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Do not power on or use the robot in applications in which the specifications or performance of
the robot is inadequate for the job.
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