Description
Safety During Maintenance
When performing maintenance on the robot system, all of the previous safety
guidelines should be in effect as well as the following:
Make sure that all persons within the work envelope are thoroughly familiar
with the performance characteristics of the robot and its potential hazards.
When working on the robot controller or while the robot is in the production
mode, make sure that the work envelope is clear of personnel.
Always disconnect main power and ‘Lock-Out’ the switch box before
inspection.
Replace all equipment-service covers after performing a maintenance
procedure.
Always have an escape path planned.
Never slow or stop the robot with any body part or makeshift device.
Removal or loss of air pressure may result in moving mechanisms.
Appropriate precautions must be taken to prevent equipment damage or
personal injury in such cases.
1.5 Safety During Programming
When programming the robot, all of the above safety guidelines should be in
effect as well as the following:
The robot system must be under the sole control of the programmer.
Only the programmer is allowed in the restricted work envelope.
Movement of equipment into the work envelope must be under the sole
control of the programmer.
The robot must always be operated at slow speeds except when a higher
speed is needed for program verification.
The programmer must always be outside the restricted work envelope of the
robot before initiating the automatic mode of operation.