Chapter 3: Robot Installation
3. While the robot is still bolted to the transportation pallet, connect a crane or hydraulic
lift to the eye bolt at the top of the inner link. Refer to the following figure.
Figure 3-2. Lifting Eye Bolt
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
Do not lift the robot at any point other than the eye bolt, or extend the
robot’s inner or outer links until the robot is secured in position. Failure
to comply could result in the robot falling and causing either personnel
injury or equipment damage.
4. Remove the four bolts securing the robot base to the pallet.
Retain these bolts for possible later relocation of the equipment.
5. Lift the robot and position it directly over the mounting surface.
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WARNING:
Always use at least two people when lifting the robot. Do
not attempt to extend robot inner or outer links until you have firmly
secured the robot in position. Failure to comply could result in the robot
falling and causing either personnel injury or equipment damage.
6. Slowly lower the robot, align the base with the tapped holes in the mounting surface
and dowel pins, if used.
NOTE:
The robot’s base is aluminum and can dent easily if bumped against a
harder surface.
7. To eliminate the risk of toppling, screw in one bolt, finger-tight.
8. Verify that the robot's base is squarely mounted (cannot rock back and forth) before
inserting and tightening the remaining mounting bolts.
9. Install the user-supplied mounting bolts and washers. Tighten bolts to the torque
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