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Intended use of MARC carts
The MūL Technologies MARC autonomous cart
products are tools that help you optimize efficiency. MARC eliminates
the steps taken that add no value while working alongside employees. They are not intended to be used in any manner
outside the scope of this manual. The below list provides general example use applications. It is limited and should not
be considered comprehensive.
All MARC systems are intended to be used in indoor industrial environments where access for the public is restricted.
The MūL
Technologies
MARC system is designed;
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for indoor use only.
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for use only on solid, stable, non-moving areas. It is not designed for ships, moving vehicles or similar modes of
transportation.
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for climate-controlled areas between 41°F and 122°F (5°C and 50°C).
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for use in dry conditions only.
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for use in areas where the floor is free of objects smaller than .75” (20mm) from ground level.
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for use on flat, level, surfaces with less than a 5° gradient.
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to carry only non-liquid materials.
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to carry only non-hazardous materials.
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to operate in areas with at least 24” clearance on both sides for a total width of approximately 6 feet. Aisles or
paths with a width less than 6 feet may prevent proper path planning and cause MARC to abandon its route.
One of the most important steps in achieving a safe installation of any autonomous robot is to complete a thorough risk
assessment. Since every facility presents unique issues and risks, it is critical that the individual or organization that is
implementi
ng MūL
Technologies
MARC automated products complete this assessment based on their own facility.
Considerations for this assessment include in part;
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foot traffic and moving equipment must maintain a minimum 3-foot distance from autonomous
MARC products when robot is in motion.
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human traffic must yield right-of-way to MARC autonomous products.
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low hanging objects or obstructions that are above the sight line of MARC.
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small items on the floor that may be missed by MARC
’s
sensors.
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high value items that are transported by, or in the area of, MARC products.
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dangerous materials transported by, or in the area of, MARC products.
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placement of ladders, scaffolds, metals carts or similar equipment in the robot's work environment.
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consideration of the general environment for safety issues prior to deploying MARC products.
We recommend that guidelines in ISO 12100, EN 1525, ANSI B56.5 or other relevant standards be used to complete the
risk assessment. EN 1525, clause 4 contains a list of significant hazards, hazardous situations and events which can be
used as further reference for consideration.
MARC products must not be modified in any way. MūL Technologies will not be responsible for damage caused by
products that have been altered or modified in any way.
MūL Technologies cannot be held responsible for any damages caused to MARC products or accessories,
or any other equipment due to programming errors or malfunctioning of MARC robots.
