On-Site Installation; Lifting The Robot With Fork Lift Accessory Set Installed - ABB IRB 8700 Series Product Manual

2.3 On-site installation

2.3.1 Lifting the robot with fork lift accessory set installed

Introduction
The robot may be moved using a fork lift, provided that available special aids are
used.
This section describes how to attach the fork lift accessory set to the robot.
Safety and limitations of use
When using the fork lift accessory set, the following must be considered:
Product manual - IRB 8700
3HAC052853-001 Revision: F
2.3.1 Lifting the robot with fork lift accessory set installed
DANGER
Never use the fork lift accessory pockets to fit roundslings or lifting chains, in
order to lift the complete robot! The Fork lift accessory set 3HAC053662-003
shall only be used to lift the robot with a fork lift truck..
• This Fork lift accessory set (3HAC053662-003) is only allowed for the use of
lifting the IRB 8700. All other usage is prohibited.
• Lifting a robot with the Fork lift accessory set is only allowed if lifting is done
using all four fork lift accessories.
• Do not lift a robot with the Fork lift accessory set if any of the pockets or
attachment screws are damaged or missing.
• The operator of the fork lift truck, must be fully trained and authorized to
operate a fork lift truck.
• The fork lift truck being used, must have the lifting capacity to handle the
weight (4,750 kg) of the robot being lifted and transported.
• The forks of the truck must have the sufficient length to be inserted completely
into all four fork lift pockets.
• Before lifting, make sure that the truck is as close as possible to the robot.
If not, there is a risk that the truck and the robot will tip over, resulting in
possible injury or damage.
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