General Safety Precautions
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Putting Out of Service and Dismantling
– Putting out of service and dismantling the Robot and Control System is only to be
carried out by
Authorised Personnel.
– Bring the robot to transport position and fit the axis clamping brackets (where
applicable) consulting the plate applied on the robot and the robot Technical
Documentation.
– Before stating to put out of service, the mains voltage to the Control Unit must be
cut out (switch off the circuit breaker on the mains distribution line and lock it in
open position).
– After using the specific instrument to check there is no voltage on the terminals,
disconnect the power supply cable from the circuit breaker on the distribution line,
first disconnecting the power conductors, then the earth. Disconnect the power
supply cable from the Control Unit and remove it.
– First disconnect the connection cables between the robot and the Control Unit,
then the earth cable.
– If present, disconnect the robot pneumatic system from the air distribution line.
– Check that the robot is properly balanced and if necessary sling it correctly, then
remove the robot securing bolts from the support.
– Remove the robot and the Control Unit from the work area, applying the rules
indicated in the products Technical Documentation; if lifting is necessary, check the
correct fastening of the eye-bolts and use appropriate slings and equipment only.
– Before starting dismantling operations (disassembly, demolition and disposal) of
the Robot and Control System components, contact COMAU Robotics & Service,
or one of its branches, who will indicate, according to the type of robot and Control
Unit, the operating methods in accordance with safety principles and safeguarding
the environment.
– The waste disposal operations are to be carried out complying with the legislation
of the country where the Robot and Control System is installed.