Safety Maintenance - Epson C8 Series Manipulator Manual

1. Safety Maintenance

Please read this chapter, this manual, and other relevant manuals carefully to understand
safe maintenance procedures before performing any maintenance.
Only authorized personnel who have taken safety training should be allowed to
perform the robot maintenance.
Safety training is the program for industrial robot operators to follow the laws and
regulations of each nation.
The personnel who have taken safety training acquire knowledge of industrial
robots (operations, teaching, etc.), inspections, and related rules/regulations.
The personnel who have completed the robot system-training and maintenance-
training held by the manufacturer, dealer, or locally-incorporated company are
allowed to perform maintenance.
■ Do not remove any parts unless otherwise instructed by this manual. Follow the
maintenance procedure strictly as described.
improper maintenance may cause not only malfunction of the robot system but
serious safety problems.
■ If you have not received training, keep away from the Manipulator while the power
is ON. Do not enter the operating area while the power is ON. 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.
Performing any replacement procedure with the power ON is extremely hazardous
and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
WARNING
■ When connecting / replacing the brake release unit or the external short
connector, turn OFF the power to the Controller and the brake release unit.
Connecting or disconnecting the connector while the power is ON may result in
electrical shock.
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Maintenance 1. Safety Maintenance
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