Slings attached directly onto robotThis section details how to lift and move the robot using lifting slings when theseare attached directly onto the robot.NotePlease refer to the enclosed user instruction for instruction how to place themanipulator in an correct position. Attempting to lift a manipulator in any otherposition may result in the robot tipping over, causing severe damage or injury!NoteActionRun the overhead crane to a position abovethe robot.1Article number is specified in Requiredequipment on page 64.Position the robot as detailed in enclosed in-struction!2Release the brakes, if required, as de-tailed in section Manually releasing thebrakes on page 75.Article number is specified in Requiredequipment on page 64.Fit the lifting accessory to the robot as de-scribed in the enclosed instruction!Go to the user instructions enclosed with thelifting accessory.DANGERHandling the tool incorrectly will cause seriousinjury.Read and follow enclosed user instructionsfor the tool.3CAUTIONThe IRB 6740 robot weighs .IRB 6740-310/2.8: 1,370 kgIRB 6740-260/3.0: 1,380 kgIRB 6740-240/3.2: 1,350 kgIRB 6740-270/2.8 LID: 1,440 kgIRB 6740-230/3.0 LID: 1,450 kgIRB 6740-220/3.2 LID: 1,420 kgAll lifting accessories used must be sized ac-cordingly!4WARNINGPersonnel must not, under any circumstances,be present under the suspended load!5Make sure all hooks and attachmentsmaintain their correct positions whilelifting the robot!Raise overhead crane to lift the robot.6Always move the robot at very lowspeeds, making sure it does not tip.Product manual - IRB 6740 653HAC085701-001 Revision: A© Copyright 2023 ABB. All rights reserved.3 Installation and commissioning3.3.3.1 Lifting robot with lifting accessory (recommended lifting method)Continued