Emergency Release Of The Robot Axes - ABB IRB 7600 Product Manual

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1.6.2 Emergency release of the robot axes

In an emergency situation, the brakes on a robot axis can be released manually

by pushing a brake release button.

How to release the brakes is described in the section:

The robot may be moved manually on smaller robot models, but larger models

may require using an overhead crane or similar equipment.

Increased injury

Before releasing the brakes, make sure that the weight of the manipulator does

not result in additional hazards, for example, even more severe injuries on a trapped

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When releasing the holding brakes, the robot axes may move very quickly and

sometimes in unexpected ways.

Make sure no personnel is near or beneath the robot.

1.6.2 Emergency release of the robot axes