Safety
MagnaTran 7.1 User’s Manual
Safety Considerations
MN-003-1600-00
Brooks Automation
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Revision 2.2
Safety Considerations
Personnel Safety Guidelines
The MagnaTran 7 may provide several direct safety hazards to personnel if not prop-
erly installed or operated.
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Persons operating and servicing the MagnaTran 7 should be properly trained.
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Possible injury can result from the automatic operation of the robot.
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Know the location of the following:
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Fire extinguisher
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First Aid Station
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Emergency eyewash and/or shower
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Emergency exit
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Be aware of sharp edges while working around the location of the robot.
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The following safety equipment should be donned prior to operating or servic-
ing the robot:
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Eye protection
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Safety Shoes
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Hard Hat
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Observe the facility guidelines pertaining to loose clothing while working
around the robot.
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Perform a complete review of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each
material used with the product. These individual sheets are provided by the
supplier.
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It may be recommended that the use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning
fluids, be used during routine maintenance procedures. Perform a complete
review of the Safety Information Sheet provided at the end of this chapter for
each recommended substance.
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Ergonomic hazards may exist with certain operations pertaining to the robot.
