Required equipment
NoteArticle numberEquipment
Includes user instructions 3HAC15971-23HAC15607-1Lifting accessory, robot
Slings attached directly onto robot
This section details how to lift and move the robot using lifting slings when these
are attached directly onto the robot frame.
NoteAction
Run the overhead crane to a position above
the robot.
1
Article number is specified in Required
equipment on page 72.
Position the robot as detailed in enclosed in-
struction!
2
Release the brakes, if required, as de-
tailed in section Manually releasing the
brakes on page 73.
Shown in the figure Illustration, lifting
slings on page 70.
Note
If the robot is equipped with forklift pockets,
it is necessary to remove these in order to
reach the lower holes in the frame. These are
used to attach the hooks of the lifting slings.
3
Article number is specified in Required
equipment on page 72.
Fit the lifting accessory to the robot as de-
scribed in the enclosed instruction!
4
Note
If the robot is equipped with fork lift
pockets an extra weight of 90 kg must
be added to the robot weight!
CAUTION
The IRB 6660 robot weighs 1950 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized ac-
cordingly!
5
WARNING
Personnel must not, under any circumstances,
be present under the suspended load!
6
Make sure all hooks and attachments
maintain their correct positions while
lifting the robot!
Raise overhead crane to lift the robot.7
Always move the robot at very low
speeds, making sure it does not tip.
72 Product manual - IRB 6660
3HAC028197-001 Revision: S
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