Relocation and Storage
Safety Information for Relocation and Storage
Pay attention to the following requirements when relocating, storing, and transporting the Manipulators.
Transportation and installation of the Manipulator and related equipment should be performed by people who have received installation training provided by Epson and the suppliers. Also, the laws and regulations of the installation country must be followed.
WARNING
- Only qualified personnel should perform sling work and operate a crane or a forklift. When these operations are performed by unqualified personnel, it is extremely hazardous and may result in serious bodily injury to operators and/or severe equipment damage.
CAUTION
- Before relocating, fold the arm and secure it tightly with a cable tie to prevent hands or fingers from getting caught in the Manipulator.
- When removing the anchor bolts, support the Manipulator so that it does not fall. Removing the anchor bolts without supporting the Manipulator can cause it to fall, causing hands or feet to get caught.
- The Manipulator should be transported by three or more people, either secured to transporting equipment or carried by placing their hands under Arm #1 or the bottom of the base. When holding the bottom of the base by hand, be extremely careful not to get your hands or fingers caught.
When transporting the Manipulator over long distances, secure it directly to transporting equipment so that it will not fall. If necessary, pack the Manipulator using the same packaging as delivery.
When the Manipulator is reassembled and used for a robot system again after an extended period of storage, perform a test run to verify that it works properly before starting the main operation.
Manipulators should be transported and stored under the following conditions:
Temperature: -20 to +60°C, Humidity: 10 to 90% (no condensation)
If condensation has formed on the Manipulator during transportation or storage, do not turn on the power until the condensation is removed.
Do not subject the Manipulator to excessive impacts or vibrations during the transportation process.
Table Top Mounting Specifications
CAUTION
Be sure to use four or more people when installing or relocating a model with table top mounting specifications, and use three or more people when lifting a Manipulator. The Manipulator weights are as follows. Be careful not to get hands or feet caught or have equipment damaged due to dropping of the Manipulator.
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45***: Approx.33 kg (73 lb)
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55***: Approx.34 kg (75 lb)
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65***: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)
Turn off all power, and remove the wiring and tubes connected to the Manipulator.
KEY POINTS
If using variable mechanical stops for Joints #1 and #2 and the operating angle is limited, change to the mechanical stop positions at factory shipping.
Wrap a sheet around the arm so that it will not get damaged.
Bind the lower end of the shaft to the arm and the base to the arm. Secure the arm while referring to the figure below.
Illustration: GX8-A552SSymbol Description a Washer b Bolt: M4 × 35 c Sheet d Cable tie e Washer f Bolt: M8 × 20 While supporting the bottom of Arm #1 by hand so that the Manipulator does not fall over, remove the anchor bolts. Then, remove the Manipulator from the base table.
GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45***
Symbol Description a Center of gravity GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55***
Symbol Description a Center of gravity GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65***
Symbol Description a Center of gravity
Wall Mounting Specifications
WARNING
Be sure to always use two or more people when installing or relocating the model with wall mounting specifications. The Manipulator weights are as follows. Be careful not to get hands or feet caught or have equipment damaged due to dropping of the Manipulator.
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45**W: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55**W: Approx.36 kg (79 lb)
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65**W: Approx.37 kg (82 lb)
When removing the Manipulator from a wall or other location, be sure to support the Manipulator before removing the anchor bolts. Removing the anchor bolts without supporting the Manipulator is extremely hazardous and may cause the Manipulator to fall.
Turn off all power, and remove the wiring and tubes connected to the Manipulator.
KEY POINTS
If using variable mechanical stops for Joints #1 and #2 and the operating angle is limited, change to the mechanical stop positions at factory shipping.
Wrap a sheet around the arm so that it will not get damaged. Secure the arm while referring to the figure.
Example of securing arm in place
Symbol Description a Bolt: M4 × 15
Washer
b Arm #1 stop bolt c Arm fixing bolt d Cable tie e Sheet While supporting the bottom of Arm #1 by hand so that the Manipulator does not fall over, remove the anchor bolts. Then, remove the Manipulator from the wall.
GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45**W
Symbol Description a Center of gravity GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55**W
Symbol Description a Center of gravity GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65**W
Symbol Description a Center of gravity
Ceiling Mounting Specifications
WARNING
Be sure to always use two or more people when installing or relocating the model with ceiling mounting specifications. The Manipulator weights are as follows. Be careful not to get hands or feet caught or have equipment damaged due to dropping of the Manipulator.
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45**R: Approx.33 kg (73 lb)
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55**R: Approx.34 kg (75 lb)
- GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65**R: Approx.35 kg (77 lb)
When removing the Manipulator from a ceiling surface or other location, be sure to support the Manipulator before removing the anchor bolts. Removing the anchor bolts without supporting the Manipulator is extremely hazardous and may cause the Manipulator to fall.
Turn off all power, and remove the wiring and tubes connected to the Manipulator.
KEY POINTS
If using variable mechanical stops for Joints #1 and #2 and the operating angle is limited, change to the mechanical stop positions at factory shipping.
Wrap a sheet around the arm so that it will not get damaged. Secure the arm while referring to the figure.
Example of securing arm in place
Symbol Description a Bolt: M4 × 15
Washer
b Arm #1 stop bolt c Arm fixing bolt d Cable tie e Sheet While supporting the bottom of Arm #1 by hand so that the Manipulator does not fall over, remove the anchor bolts. Then, remove the Manipulator from the ceiling.
GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C45**R
Symbol Description a Center of gravity GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C55**R
Symbol Description a Center of gravity GX8-A/GX8-B/GX8-C65**R
Symbol Description a Center of gravity