Epson C Series Manual page 123

Environment
*1 The Manipulator body is mainly made of iron and aluminum. It is not rust-proofed.
*2 Any contaminants that can deteriorate sealing performance of nitrile rubber oil sealing,
Special Environmental Conditions
The protective seals are attached on the Protection-model Manipulator to prevent dust, water,
etc. from the outside. Follow the precautions in use environment described below:
The surface of the Manipulator has general oil resistance. However, if your requirements
specify that the Manipulator must withstand certain kinds of oil, please the supplier of your
region.
Rapid change in temperature and humidity can cause condensation inside the Manipulator.
If your requirements specify that the Manipulator handles food, please the supplier of your
region to check whether the Manipulator will damage the food or not.
The Manipulator cannot be used in corrosive environments where acid or alkaline is used.
In a salty environment where the rust is likely to gather, the Manipulator is susceptible to
rust.
The Controller used with the Protection-model Manipulator does not have protection
features for dusty, wet, or oily environment.
environment that meets the specified conditions.
■ Use an earth leakage breaker on the AC power cable of the Controller to avoid
the electric shock and circuit breakdown caused by an unexpected water leak.
Prepare the earth leakage breaker that pertains the Controller you are using. For
WARNING
details, refer to the Robot Controller manual.
■ When cleaning the Manipulator, do not rub it strongly with alcohol or benzene.
It may lose luster on the coated face.
CAUTION
C series Rev.2
Item
Do not use the Manipulator under conditions where it can be exposed to water or any
other corrosive liquid (including water).
O-rings, packing seals and liquid gasket should be avoided.
C8 Manipulator 3. Environment and Installation
Conditions
- Install indoors
- Keep away from direct sunlight
- Keep away from dust, oily smoke, salinity, metal
powder or other contaminants
- Keep away from flammable or corrosive solvents
and gases
- Keep away from organic solvents, acids, alkalis, and
chlorine cutting fluids
- Do not use in water
- Keep away from shock or vibration
- Keep away from sources of electric noise
- Available under the environment with dust, oily smoke,
and metal * 2
- Keep away from explosive area
- Keep away from a large quantity of radiation
The Controller must be placed in an
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