Chapter 3 Preparing the Robot

4 Transporting the Robot

WARNING

Serious injury may occur if the robot being transported falls and pins someone under it.

Use a hoist and rope with transporting capacity strong enough to sup- port the robot weight.

Make sure the rope stays securely on the hoist hook.

Remove all loads attached to the robot end. If any load is still attached, the robot balance may shift while being transported, and the robot may topple over causing accidents.

Always wear a safety helmet, safety shoes and gloves during this work.

When transporting the robot by equipment such as a forklift, which requires a license, only properly qualified personnel may operate such equipment. The equipment and tools used for transporting the robot should be serviced daily.

WARNING

Hands and fingers could get caught and serious injury could result if the slider moves while transporting the robot.

Accidents could also result if the weight balance shifts and the robot drops, etc.

Fix the slider with a rope, etc., to prevent movement during transporta- tion.

Do not place fingers between frame and cover during transportation.

Do not tilt the robot during transportation.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when temporarily installing the robot. Failure to observe these could cause injuries to hands or fingers if the robot tilts over.

Always fix the robots with bolts even when only temporarily installing the robot.

When temporarily installing the arm type without using bolts, set a spacer under the arm, etc., to prevent the robot from tilting over. Make sure that the spacer has sufficient strength and stability.

The pole-type robot’s stability is especially poor, so take special care to prevent tilting during temporary installation.

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Yamaha 3-axis model, 4-axis model owner manual Transporting the Robot