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5 Start of Operations and Setup
Start of Operations
CAUTION
General notes on the start of operations
Risk of injury
► The system integrator must secure the danger zone.
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The production system must be stopped in the area where the system is being
set up.
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The system may only be set up at the workplace in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual.
► The system must be disconnected and depressurized during setup.
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The production system must be secured to prevent activation during setup.
Approach of a moving element to a fixed part/machinery mobility/moving
elements
Body parts could be crushed, sucked in or caught if the vacuum area gripper is
abruptly attached to a workpiece or a surface or by moving parts.
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Do not place any body parts between the bottom of the gripper and a surface.
High pressure
Placement/release of compressed air lines
► The system integrator must secure the danger zone.
► Regularly inspect the gripper and perform regular maintenance in order to de-
tect and replace porous compressed air lines in good time. Replace defective
connectors.
Stored energy/vacuum
Body parts could be crushed, cut, sucked in, caught or sliced if the flat suction
cup is abruptly attached to a workpiece or a surface.
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Do not place any body parts between the bottom of the gripper and a surface.
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Eyes can be sucked in; do not look into open vacuum openings.
Conductive parts/parts that have become live in an error state/short cir-
cuits
Electric shock
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Regularly inspect and perform maintenance on the gripper to detect and repair
wear or faulty connections in good time.
Moisture
Very wet workpieces can permanently impair the function of the gripper
► Only grip dry workpieces if possible
► Regularly clean and, if necessary, dry the gripper