4.5 Removal from Service and Dismantling
4.5.1 Only authorised personnel may remove the robot system from service.
4.5.2 Position the robot ready for transport and fit anchoring brackets when required.
4.5.3 Prior to starting the removal from service procedure it is obligatory to disable the power grid circuit
breaker and lock it in the open position.
4.5.4 After using a specific instrument to check that the terminals are disconnected, disconnect the sup
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ply cable from the power mains circuit breaker by first disconnecting the power conductors and
then the ground connector. Disconnect the main circuit breaker supply cable on the control unit
and remove this.
4.5.5 Disconnect the cable that powers the internal lighting and the service socket (if these circuits are
powered from outside) on the controller after locking the corresponding circuit breaker on the
mains supply in the open position, and (after) checking that the system is not live disconnecting
first of all the phase conductors and then the ground conductor.
4.5.6 Disconnect the cables connecting the robot and the control unit, then disconnect the earth
4.5.7 Disconnect the robot pneumatic system from the air distribution network (if applicable).
4.5.8 Make sure that the robot is correctly balanced and, if necessary, harness it correctly and then dis
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assemble the robot anchor bolts from the support structure
4.5.9 Remove the robot and the controller from the work area complying with all the prescriptions given
in the manuals provided. If the equipment is to be lifted, check that the eyebolts are correctly se
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cured and use suitable rigging and equipment.
4.5.10 Before starting to dismantle the robot system components (disassembly, demolition and disposal),
contact COMAU, or one of its branches. Depending on the type of robot and control unit, they will
provide information regarding the operations to be carried out so as to comply with the current
safety regulations, and protect the environment.
4.5.11 Any waste must be disposed of in accordance with the current legislation of the country where the
robot system has been installed.
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