1.3 Safety risks1.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robotsRequirements on personnelOnly persons who know the robot and are trained in the operation and handlingof the robot are allowed to maintain the robot. Persons who are under the influenceof alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substances are not allowed to install,maintain, repair, or use the robot.• 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.• Personnel should be trained on responding to emergency or abnormalsituations.General risks during installation and serviceThe instructions in the product manual must always be followed.Never turn the power on to the robot before it is properly fixed and bolted to itsfoundation/support.Make sure that no one else can turn on the power to the controller and robot whileyou are working with the system. A good method is to always lock the main switchon the controller cabinet with a safety lock.Make sure that no one else can turn on the power to the controller and robot whileyou are working with the system. A good method is to remove the power cable tothe controller.If the robot is installed at a height, hanging, or other than standing directly on thefloor, there may be additional risks than those for a robot standing directly on thefloor.Energy stored in the robot for the purpose of counterbalancing certain axes maybe released if the robot, or parts thereof, are dismantled.Never use the robot as a ladder, which means, do not climb on the controller,motors, or other parts during service work. There is a risk of slipping because ofthe high temperature of the motors and oil spills that can occur on the robot. Thereis also a risk of the robot being damaged.To avoid damaging the product, make sure that there are no loose screws, turnings,or other parts inside the product after work has been performed.Safety risks during operational disturbancesCorrective maintenance must only be carried out by qualified personnel who arefamiliar with the entire installation as well as the special risks associated with itsdifferent parts.Continues on next pageProduct manual - IRB 1600/1660 253HAC026660-001 Revision: W© Copyright 2006-2018 ABB. All rights reserved.1 Safety1.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robots
