1.2.4 Safety risks1.2.4.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on manipulatorsOverviewThis section includes information on general safety risks to be considered whenperforming installation and service work on the manipulator.These safety instructions have to be read and followed by any person who dealswith the installation and maintenance of the manipulator. Only persons who knowthe robot and are trained in the operation and handling of the manipulator areallowed to maintain the manipulator. Persons who are under the influence of alcohol,drugs or any other intoxicating substances are not allowed to install, maintain,repair, or use the manipulator.The integrator of the final application is required to perform an assessment of thehazards and risks (HRA).General risks during installation and service• The instructions in the product manual in the chapters Installation andcommissioning, and Repair must always be followed.• Emergency stop buttons must be positioned in easily accessible places sothat the robot can be stopped quickly.• Those in charge of operations must make sure that safety instructions areavailable for the installation in question.• Those who install or service/maintain the robot must have the appropriatetraining for the equipment in question and in any safety matters associatedwith it.Spare parts and special equipmentABB does not supply spare parts and special equipment which have not beentested and approved by ABB. The installation and/or use of such products couldnegatively affect the structural properties of the robot and as a result of that affectthe active or passive safety operation. ABB is not liable for damages caused bythe use of non-original spare parts and special equipment. ABB is not liable fordamages or injuries caused by unauthorized modifications to the robot system.Personal protective equipmentAlways use suitable personal protective equipment, based on the risk assessmentfor the robot installation.Nation/region specific regulationsTo prevent injuries and damages during the installation of the robot, the regulationsapplicable in the country concerned and the instructions of ABB Robotics must becomplied with.Continues on next page22 Product manual - IRB 1203HAC035728-001 Revision: N© Copyright 2009-2017 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.2.4.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on manipulators
