Installation Precautions 1

Insuring the Proper Installation Environment

For Standard Type and Cleanroom Type

The standard and cleanroom types have not been designed to withstand explosions, dust-proof, nor is it splash-proof. Therefore, it should not be installed in any environment where:

1. there are flammable gases or liquids,
2. there are any shavings from metal processing or other conductive material flying about,
3. there are any acidic, alkaline or other corrosive material,
4. there is a mist,
5. there are any large-sized inverters, high output/high frequency transmitters, large contactors, welders, or other sources of electrical noise.

For Dust- & Splash-proof Type

The dust- & splash-proof type has an IP54-equivalent structure, but it has not been designed to withstand explosions. (The HM/HS-W and the wrist of the VM/VS-W are an IP65-equivalent dust- and splash-proof structure.)

Note that the robot controller is not a dust- or splash-proof structure. Therefore, when using the robot controller in an environment exposed to mist, put it in an optional protective box.

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

1. there are any flammable gases or liquids.
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 grinding or machining chips or shavings.
6. any machining oil not specified in this manual is in use, or Note: Yushiron Oil No. 4C (non-soluble) is specified.
7. there is sulfuric cutting or grinding oil mist.

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 Robot's Restricted Space

The robot controller, teach pendant and mini-pendant should be installed outside the robot's restricted space and in a place where you can observe all of the robot’s movements and operate the robot easily.

The teach pendant, mini-pendant should be installed so as to be able to distinguish each combination of the emergency stop switch and the robot to prevent pressing wrong emergency stop switches when emergency stop execution.

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 ISO13850, 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.