GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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Comau Robotics Product Instruction
• on the Control Unit with power cable wired directly to the terminals of the main
switch:
• turn off the mains voltage at the Control Unit input, by disconnecting the
circuit breaker on the power mains and locking it in open position;
• check with a suitable instrument that the terminals are disconnected;
• disconnect the power supply cable from the circuit breaker on the power
mains, first disconnecting the power conductors and then the ground
conductor;
• Disconnect the power supply cable from the Control Unit and remove it.
• on Control Units equipped with a pre-assembled power cable, with a
“socket-plug” system:
• disconnect the power supply cable.
– First disconnect the connection cables between the Robot and the Control Unit,
then the earth cable.
– If installed, disconnect the pneumatic system from the air supply and blow off the
residual air.
– Check that the Robot is properly balanced and if necessary sling it correctly, then
remove the screws that fix the Robot to the supporting surface.
– Remove the Robot and the Control Unit from the work area, following all the
requirements indicated in the products Instruction Handbooks; if lifting is
necessary, check the eyebolts proper fixing and use only suitable slings and
equipment.
– Before starting the dismantling operations (disassembly, demolition and disposal)
of the Robot and Control System components, contact COMAU or one of its branch
offices, that will indicate, according to the type of Robot and Control Unit, the
operating methods in accordance with safety and environmental protection
principles.
– Consign the Robot and the Control Unit to a centre responsible for the dismantling
and disposal.
The disposal operations must be carried out in compliance with the legislation in force
in the country where the Robotic system is installed; dispose of the batteries, oils and
other chemical liquids in an environmentally correct way and in accordance with the
regulations in force transferring them to specific waste collection centres.
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