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 or its 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. If the anchor bolts are removed, the Manipulator will fall, which is extremely dangerous.
The Manipulator should be transported by two or more people, either secured to transporting equipment or carried by placing their hands the shaded sections (the bottom of Arm #1 and bottom of the base). When holding Arm #1 or the bottom of the base by hand, be extremely careful not to get your hands or fingers caught.
- RS4-C351*: Approx. 16 kg (35 lb)
- RS6-C552*: Approx. 20 kg (44 lb)
If you lift up the Manipulator, put your hands on it to balance it. The Manipulator may fall if the balance is lost and this is extremely dangerous.
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.
Relocation Procedure
WARNING
Be sure to always use two or more people when installing or relocating the 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.
- RS4-C351*: Approx. 16 kg (35 lb)
- RS6-C552*: Approx. 20 kg (44 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 dangerous and may cause the Manipulator to fall.
Turn off all power and remove the connections.
While supporting the bottom of Arm #1 by hand, remove the anchor bolts. Then, remove the Manipulator.
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