ABB IRB 8700 Series - Table of Contents

Table of contents
9Overview of this manual ...................................................................................................................
13Product documentation ....................................................................................................................
15How to read the product manual ......................................................................................................
171 Safety
171.1 General safety information ..................................................................................
171.1.1 Limitation of liability .................................................................................
201.1.2 Protective stop and emergency stop ...........................................................
211.2 Safety actions ...................................................................................................
211.2.1 Fire extinguishing ....................................................................................
221.2.2 Emergency release of the robot axes ..........................................................
231.2.3 Make sure that the main power has been switched off ....................................
241.3 Safety risks ......................................................................................................
241.3.1 Safety risks during installation and service work on robots ..............................
261.3.2 Moving robots are potentially lethal ............................................................
271.3.3 First test run may cause injury or damage ....................................................
281.3.4 Work inside the working range of the robot ..................................................
291.3.5 Enabling device and hold-to-run functionality ...............................................
301.3.6 Risks associated with live electric parts .......................................................
321.3.7 The unit is sensitive to ESD .......................................................................
331.3.8 Hot parts may cause burns .......................................................................
341.3.9 Safety risks related to pneumatic/hydraulic systems ......................................
351.3.10 Brake testing ..........................................................................................
361.3.11 Safety risks during handling of batteries ......................................................
371.3.12 Safety risks during work with gearbox lubricants (oil or grease) .......................
391.4 Safety signals and symbols .................................................................................
391.4.1 Safety signals in the manual ......................................................................
411.4.2 Safety symbols on product labels ...............................................................
472 Installation and commissioning
472.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................
482.2 Unpacking .......................................................................................................
482.2.1 Pre-installation procedure .........................................................................
522.2.2 Working range ........................................................................................
552.2.3 Risk of tipping/stability .............................................................................
562.2.4 Main dimensions .....................................................................................
572.3 On-site installation ............................................................................................
572.3.1 Lifting the robot with fork lift accessory set installed ......................................
652.3.2 Attaching the robot and removing the fork lift accessory set ............................
672.3.3 Lifting the base plate ................................................................................
692.3.4 Securing the base plate ............................................................................
732.3.5 Lifting the robot with roundslings ...............................................................
762.3.6 Returning of the ABB pallet .......................................................................
772.3.7 Manually releasing the brakes ...................................................................
802.3.8 Orienting and securing the robot ................................................................
832.3.9 Loads fitted to the robot, stopping time and braking distances .........................
842.3.10 Fitting equipment ....................................................................................
902.4 Restricting the working range ..............................................................................
902.4.1 Axes with restricted working range .............................................................
912.4.2 Mechanically restricting the working range of axis 1 ......................................
942.5 Electrical connections ........................................................................................
942.5.1 Robot cabling and connection points ..........................................................
962.6 Installation of options .........................................................................................
962.6.1 Signal lamp (option) .................................................................................
972.6.2 Installing the motor cooling fans ................................................................
982.7 Start of robot in cold environments ......................................................................
Product manual - IRB 8700 5
3HAC052853-001 Revision: F
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