Lifting instructions
Use this procedure to lift the robot in a safe way.
NoteAction
CAUTION
The IRB 4600 Foundry Prime robot weighs
440 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized ac-
cordingly!
1
CAUTION
Attempting to lift the robot in any other posi-
tion than that recommended may result in the
robot tipping over and causing severe damage
or injury!
2
WARNING
Personnel must not, under any circumstances,
be present under the suspended load!
3
Detailed in section:
• Risk of tipping/stability on
page 60
Move the robot to its most stable position.4
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot working
area.
5
See the figure in:
• Lifting on page 61
Attach roundsling A to the lifting lug on the
frame, and put folded in a U-shape on either
side of the upper arm.
6
See the figure in:
• Lifting on page 61
Attach roundsling B at axis 3 gearbox by run-
ning it folded in a U-shape around the gear-
box.
7
Make sure the roundslings do not rub against
any sharp edges.
8
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2.4.1 Lifting robot with roundslings
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