2-2 Safety
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YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect you and the people around you. Make these practices
a working part of your safety program. Make sure EVERYONE who operates, maintains or works near the
milking robot obeys the safety precautions. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Astronaut A3 owners must train operators before they operate the milking robot. This training must be
repeated at least annually
• The operator must read, understand and obey all safety and operating instructions in the manual
• A person who has not read and understood all safety and operating instructions is not permitted to operate
the milking robot
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety
and could affect the life of the equipment, and persons
• Only use approved spare parts, and make sure they are only installed by authorized technicians.
2.3.1 General Safety
• Read and understand the manual and all safety signs before you connect power supplies to operate,
maintain or adjust the milking robot
• Only trained persons are permitted to operate the milking robot
• A first-aid kit must be available near the milking robot. Store in a highly visible place
• A fire extinguisher must be available near the milking robot. Store in a highly visible place
• Install all protective covers and guards before you operate the milking robot
• Wear the correct protective clothing and equipment
• SWITCH OFF the milking robot, disconnect and isolate the electrical power supply, release pneumatic
pressure and wait for all moving parts to stop before you clean or do maintenance on the milking robot
• Know the emergency medical center number for your area
• Contact your nearest Lely service provider if you have any questions
• Review safety related items with all operators frequently (annually).
2.3.2 Electrical Safety
• Only an authorized electrician must install the electrical power supply for the milking robot
• Make sure the electrical grounding of the electrical system and all parts of the milking robot meets the local
rules and regulations
• Make sure all electrical switches are in the OFF position before you switch on the electrical power supply
• Replace any damaged electrical lines, conduits, switches and components immediately
• Isolate the electrical power supply at the master panel before you open the electrical panel to work on the
electrical system.
2.3.3 Installation Safety
• The robot weighs approximately 1,550 kg (3410 lb.). Always use the correct lifting equipment when you
move the milking robot
• Read and understand the instructions in the Building Specifications and Installation Manuals
• A fork lift truck can use the carrying frame on top of the box to move the milking robot
• A special wheel kit can be used to move the milking robot on flat (including slatted) floors
• The robot is not stable until it is correctly installed, make sure it is correctly supported at all times during
movement and installation
• Make sure the milking robot is correctly installed in the barn
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