CHAPTER
1
Unpacking and Handling
This chapter contains important instructions for unpacking and inspecting the
SCORBOT-ER IX robot arm.
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Read this chapter carefully before you unpack the SCORBOT-ER IX robot and
controller.
Unpacking the Robot
The robot is packed in expanded foam, as shown in Figure 1-1.
To protect the robot during shipment, a metal plate holds the gripper- mounting
flange to the robot base. The plate is fixed to the flange with three bolts and to the
base with two bolts. Use a 3mm hex socket wrench to detach these bolts.
Save these bolts and the plate
. You will need them should you repack the robot
for shipment.
Save the original
packing materials
and
shipping carton. You
may need them later for
shipment or for storage
of the robot.
Figure 1-1: SCORBOT-ER IX in Packing
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