Epson SCARA GX Series, Manual

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GX8 Manipulator 3. Environments and Installation
130 GX series Rev.2
3.4.4 Ceiling Mounting
WARNING
■
Install the Ceiling Mounting Manipulator with two or more people.
The Manipulator weights are as follows. Be careful not to get hands, fingers, or
feet caught and/or have equipment damaged by a fall of the Manipulator.
GX8-A45**R: approx. 33 kg: 73 lb.
GX8-A55**R: approx. 34 kg: 75 lb.
GX8-A65**R: approx. 35 kg: 77 lb.
■ When installing the Manipulator to the ceiling, support the Manipulator, and then
secure the anchor bolts. Removing the support without securing the anchor bolts
properly is extremely hazardous and may result in fall of the Manipulator.
(1) With the arm extended, take the Manipulator
from the packing box.
The joints can be rotated by the Manipulator
own weight. Be careful not to get hands or
fingers caught.
(2) Secure the base to the ceiling with four bolts.
Be sure to use washers.
Use bolts with specifications conforming to
ISO898-1 Property Class: 10.9 or 12.9.
Tightening torque:
M8: 32.0 N·m (326 kgf·cm)
M10: 58.0 N·m (592 kgf·cm) 4×M8×40
Spring washer
Plane washer
Screw hole
(depth:
20 mm or more)
(3) Remove the fixing jig for transport.
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NOTE