Installation Precautions 1

Insuring the Proper Installation Environment

For Standard Type and Cleanroom Type

The standard and cleanroom types should not be installed in any environment where:

1. there are flammable, explosive atmosphere;
2. there are any acidic, alkaline or other corrosive material;
3. there are any large-sized inverters, high output/high frequency transmitters, large contactors, welders, or other sources of electrical noise;
4. it may likely be submerged in fluid;
5. there are any shavings from metal processing or other conductive material flying about;
6. there is a mist;
7. it may be subjected to radiations; or
8. outdoor.
   

For Dust- & Splash-proof Type

The dust- & splash-proof type should not be installed in any environment where:

1. there are flammable, explosive atmosphere;
2. there are any acidic, alkaline or other corrosive material;
3. there are any large-sized inverters, high output/high frequency transmitters, large contactors, welders, or other sources of electrical noise;
4. it may likely be submerged in fluid;
5. any machining oil not specified in this manual is in use;
   (For information about recommended cutting fluid, please refer to the specification or the manufacturer option written in user's manual of each robot.)
6. there is sulfuric cutting or grinding oil mist;
7. there are any shavings from metal processing or other conductive material flying about;
8. it may be subjected to radiations; or
9. outdoor.
   

For Protected Type

The protected type should not be installed in any environment where:

1. there are flammable, explosive atmosphere;
2. there are any acidic, alkaline or other corrosive material;
3. there are any large-sized inverters, high output/high frequency transmitters, large contactors, welders, or other sources of electrical noise;
4. it may likely be submerged in fluid;
5. any machining oil not specified in this manual is in use;
   (For information about recommended cutting fluid, please refer to the specification or the manufacturer option written in user's manual of each robot.)
6. there is sulfuric cutting or grinding oil mist;
7. it may be subjected to radiations; or
8. outdoor.
   

About a Robot Controller

Note that the robot controller is neither the dust- or splash-proof structure nor the protected structure.

The robot controller should not be installed in any environment where:

1. there are flammable, explosive atmosphere;
2. there are any acidic, alkaline or other corrosive material;
3. there are any large-sized inverters, high output/high frequency transmitters, large contactors, welders, or other sources of electrical noise;
4. it may likely be submerged in fluid;
5. there are any shavings from metal processing or other conductive material flying about;
6. there is a mist;
7. there is conductive pollution;
8. it may be subjected to radiations; or
9. outdoor.

When using the robot controller in an environment exposed to mist, put it in an optional protective box.

Service Space

The robot and peripheral equipment should be installed so that sufficient service space is maintained for safe teaching, maintenance, and inspection.

Control Devices Outside the Safeguarded Space

Locate the robot controller outside of the safeguarded space and in a readily accessible location for easy power on/off (including lockout).

Connect the teach pendant or mini-pendant to the intended controller so as to surely stop the intended robot with the emergency stop button without pressing a wrong emergency stop button.

Positioning of Gauges

Pressure gauges, oil pressure gauges and other gauges should be installed in an easy-to-check location.

Protection of Electrical Wiring and Hydraulic/Pneumatic Piping

• If there is any possibility of the electrical wiring or hydraulic/pneumatic piping being damaged, protect them with a cover or similar item.
• Be careful not to apply too much pressure on the joint.

Grounding Resistance

The protective grounding resistance of the robot power supply should not be more than 100Ω.

Positioning of Emergency Stop Switches

Based on ISO 13850, emergency stop switches should be provided in a position where they can be reached easily should it be necessary to stop the robot immediately.

Positioning of Operating Status Indicators

Operating status indicators should be positioned in such a way where workers can easily see whether the robot is on a temporary halt or on an emergency or abnormal stop.

Precautions for Transporting and Installation of the Robot Unit

• Transporting or installation should be handled by at least two people, except for lightweight small robots which are allowed to operate by one person.
  Use a crane or a lift with suitable capacity to avoid unreasonable manual operation.
• Pass the hoisting wires through the specified eyebolts. Passing them through other sections may drop the robot unit, resulting in a broken robot or bodily injuries.
• Transporting should be handled by at least two people, while wearing a helmet, safety shoes, and gloves.

When Using the Optional Robot Protective Jacket Set for Food Processing

• When moving the robot, if you hold the robot over the jacket to lift up, the jacket may slip, causing the robot to drop. Be sure to take the robot jacket off before moving the robot to another location.
• Be sure to tighten the robot jacket at the base as well when putting the jacket on the robot to prevent from tumbling over by stepping on the loosed jacket around the robot base.