Epson G Series Maintenance Manual page 233

1. Safety Maintenance
Please read this chapter, this manual, and other relevant manual carefully to understand safe
maintenance procedures before performing any maintenance.
Only authorized personnel who have taken maintenance training held by the manufacturer
or dealer should be allowed to perform the robot maintenance.
■ Do not remove any parts that are not covered in this manual.
maintenance procedure strictly as described in this manual. Improper removal
of parts or improper maintenance may not only cause improper function of the
robot system but also serious safety problems.
■ Keep away from the Manipulator while the power is ON if you have not taken the
training courses.
Entering the operating area with the power ON is extremely hazardous and may
cause serious safety problems as the Manipulator may move even it seems to be
stopped.
■ When you check the operation of the Manipulator after replacing parts, be sure to
WARNING
check it while you are outside of the safeguarded area. Checking the operation
of the Manipulator while you are inside of the safeguarded area may cause serious
safety problems as the Manipulator may move unexpectedly.
■ Before operating the robot system, make sure that both the Emergency Stop
switches and safeguard switch function properly. Operating the robot system
when the switches do not function properly is extremely hazardous and may result
in serious bodily injury and/or serious damage to the robot system as the switches
cannot fulfill their intended functions in an emergency.
■ To shut off power to the robot system, disconnect the power plug from the power
source. Be sure to connect the AC power cable to a power receptacle.
DO NOT connect it directly to a factory power source.
■ Before performing any replacement procedure, turn OFF the Controller and
related equipment, and then disconnect the power plug from the power source.
WARNING
Performing any replacement procedure with the power ON is extremely hazardous
and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
■ Be sure to connect the cables properly. Do not allow unnecessary strain on the
cables. (Do not put heavy objects on the cables. Do not bend or pull the cables
forcibly.) The unnecessary strain on the cables may result in damage to the
cables, disconnection, and/or contact failure. Damaged cables, disconnection,
or contact failure is extremely hazardous and may result in electric shock and/or
CAUTION
improper function of the robot system.
■ When operating maintenance of manipulator, secure about 50 cm of empty space
around the manipulator.
G series Maintenance Rev.3
G6 Maintenance 1. Safety Maintenance
Do not enter the operating area while the power is ON.
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