Ref / Pt.No: 294130
Operating Instructions for Safe Use
Fullwood M²erlin
Revision: C
Date: 24-Mar-17
294130
Page 9 of 81
2.5
Safety dealing with sources of danger
2.5.1
Electrical Safety
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SWITCH OFF the machine and isolate the electrical power supply, release
pneumatic pressure and wait for all moving parts to stop before you perform any
maintenance on the machine.
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Contact with electrical components can result in electric shocks, burns or death.
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Only a qualified and authorized electrician or trained personnel under the supervision
of a qualified and authorised electrician shall install the electrical power supply to the
machine according to local electrical regulations.
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All power supplies shall be fitted with lockable isolating devices.
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Ensure all electrical switches are in the OFF position before the electrical power
supply is switched on.
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Replace any damaged electrical lines, conduits, switches and components
immediately.
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Only use protective devices corresponding to the machine power.
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Isolate the electrical power supply at the wall mounted isolator and lock it off before
you open the electrical panel to work on the electrical system.
2.5.2
Operating fluids/materials
The used operating fluids and material can cause adverse health effects. Suitable
measures must be taken in order to prevent injuries.
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Only Fullwood recommended chemicals shall be used, any other product may result
in damage.
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be reviewed prior to use together with a
risk assessment performed in accordance with COSHH regulations.
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Read safety instructions on the containers.
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Always wear protective gloves and safety goggles when handling chemicals, or when
working on parts of the robot where you may come into contact with chemicals.
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Strictly forbid fire, open flame and smoking.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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Do not inhale oil mist or vapour.
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Do not eat or drink when handling chemicals.
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Suitable fire extinguishing materials must be to hand.
2.5.3
Unsuitable spare parts
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Unsuitable spare parts compromise the safety of the machine and could invalidate
the manufacturer’s warranty:
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Use only spare parts approved by the manufacturer for use in this machine.
2.5.4
Conversion or modification of the machine
Modifications, additions to and conversions of the machine or the controller can result
in unpredictable dangers.
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Obtain written approval by the manufacturer prior to any technical modification or
expansion of the machine, the controller, or the control programs.
