Overview of this manualAbout this manualThis manual contains instructions for:• mechanical and electrical installation of the IRB 6740• maintenance of the IRB 6740• mechanical and electrical repair of the IRB 6740The robot described in this manual has the following protection types:• Standard• Foundry PlusProduct manual scopeThe manual covers all variants and designs of the IRB 6740. Some variants anddesigns may have been removed from the business offer and are no longer availablefor purchase.UsageThis manual should be used during:• installation and commissioning, from lifting the product to its work site andsecuring it to the foundation, to making it ready for operation• maintenance work• repair work• decommissioning workNoteIt is the responsibility of the integrator to conduct a risk assessment of the finalapplication.It is the responsibility of the integrator to provide safety and user guides for therobot system.Who should read this manual?This manual is intended for:• installation personnel• maintenance personnel• repair personnel.PrerequisitesA maintenance/repair/installation craftsman working with an ABB robot must:• be trained by ABB and have the required knowledge of mechanical andelectrical installation/repair/maintenance work.• be trained to respond to emergencies or abnormal situations.Continues on next pageProduct manual - IRB 6740 93HAC085701-001 Revision: A© Copyright 2023 ABB. All rights reserved.Overview of this manual