2 Improper Use
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2.3
Improper Use
Any use that is not described in subsection 2.2 or goes beyond it is considered improper use.
2.3.1
Foreseeable Misuse
The robot system is not intended for hazardous applications. Any use or application that deviates from
the intended use is considered as impermissible misuse.
In the case of foreseeable misuse or improper handling of the robot system, the manufacturer’s
declaration of incorporation expires, as a result of which the operating permit also expires au-
tomatically.
Examples of foreseeable misuse include the following:
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Cutting and welding of workpieces
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Coating/painting
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Use in contact with any kind of liquids (except lubricants intended for the robot system)
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Use in potentially explosive atmospheres
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Use in medical and life-critical applications
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Use prior to the implementation of a risk assessment of the entire application
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Use with applications with insufficient response times of the safety functions
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Use as a climbing aid
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Operation outside of the permissible operating parameters
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Use of the robot system by personnel who have not received the appropriate instruction, train-
ing, or authorization
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Operation of the robot system outside of the specified technical limits
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Use of components that have not been approved by the manufacturer
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Repairs to components performed by unauthorized personnel
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Manipulation of power settings
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Attachment of accessories or add-on parts that are not expressly approved for use by the man-
ufacturer
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Removal or manipulation of protection devices, e.g. covers or speed restrictions
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Use of unsuitable aids, e.g. tools or lifting gear
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Operation of the robot system with defects
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Implementation of maintenance activities without shutting down the robot system according
to the instructions
These forms of misuse by operating personnel or third parties are strictly prohibited:
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The load capacity of the robot must not be exceeded.
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Sensors must not be covered, masked off, or otherwise disabled. The configuration of sensors
must not be changed under any circumstances.
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The enabling switch and other actuating elements must not be bypassed or otherwise manip-
ulated or disabled.
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Work must be performed only in the operating mode which is appropriate for the respective
situation.
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The robot must be used only within suitable protection devices (e.g. separating protection de-
vice, light curtain, or safety laser scanner).
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