Robotronics Vehicle Robot, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Transporting the Robot
Before transporting the robot, remove the robot battery from the robot. The vehicle that you use
to transport the robot should have adequate shock absorption. Vans and cars used for
passengers would be the best. Transporting the robot in a trailer is not recommended because
trailers typically do not have the same level of shock absorption as a car or van. A good rule of
thumb to follow is that if the vehicle is adequate for transporting a computer it should also be
fine for the robot.
Double check that the upper robot is latched and secure. There are four latches (two on certain
robots) that must be latched to secure the upper robot to the lower robot (See the diagram
below). These pins must be pushed in to secure the upper robot. Reach in through the trunk to
access these latches.
CAUTION
If the upper robot is not properly latched, it could come off while
moving the robot, causing damage to the upper robot.
To strap the robot on the cart, roll the robot on with the back wheels first. The back wheels will
drop in to the recesses. Put the cart’s wheels against a wall if necessary. There are four eye
bolts under the front and rear bumpers. Attach the hooks from the cart to the eye bolts. Loosen
the straps if you need to reach the eye. Tighten the straps.
To lift the cart there is a strap-handle that is used to lift the cart off the ground and set it back
down. There is a foam covered handle for moving the cart. Have the robot cover on the robot
to keep the body from getting scratched. The cover can also help hold the top on if the string is
tightly pulled around the bottom of the robot. Use elevators for upper levels when possible. You
can simply drive the robot in to some locations, especially if the location does not have stairs.
Use two people to move the robot upstairs.