2 Safety
H-845 Hexapod System
MS222E
Version: 2.1.1
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During positioning the hexapod on a surface there is a risk of minor injuries due to the
mass of the hexapod.
When you hold the hexapod by the base plate to position it on a surface:
Ensure that your hands remain in a position where they cannot be squeezed.
If the surface where the hexapod is to be mounted cannot be positioned horizontally:
Keep any part of your body away from areas where they can get caught by the
hexapod.
Disconnect the hexapod from the crane only when the base plate of the
hexapod is securely affixed to the surface.
Impermissible mechanical load and collisions between the hexapod, the load to be
moved and the surroundings can damage the hexapod.
Only lift and align the hexapod using a crane. The crane must lift the hexapod
by 3 ring bolts and shackles affixed to the motion platform of the hexapod
(p. 27).
Do
not
hold the hexapod by its struts to position it on a surface.
Before installing the load, determine the limit value for the load of the hexapod
with a simulation program (p. 35).
Before installing the load, determine the workspace of the hexapod with a
simulation program (p. 35).
Make sure that the installed load observes the limit value determined with the
simulation program.
Avoid high forces and torques on the motion platform during installation of the
hexapod and the load.
When the hexapod is mounted on a tilted surface:
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Verify that the hexapod is lifted by the crane without the hexapod slipping
from the tilted surface in a sudden motion.
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Verify that the chain of the crane remains under slight tension. If the
tension is too strong, impermissible forces can be exerted on the
hexapod.
Ensure an uninterruptible power supply in order to prevent an unintentional
deactivation of the hexapod system.
Make sure that no collisions between the hexapod, the load to be moved and
the surroundings are possible in the workspace of the hexapod.
Never cover any ventilation openings as this will impede ventilation.