3 safety precautions – Adept EX SmartContoller User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction

DANGER: This indicates an imminently hazardous electrical situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER: This indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: This indicates a potentially hazardous electrical situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or major damage to
the equipment.

WARNING: This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or major damage to the equip-
ment.

CAUTION: This indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in
damage to the equipment.

NOTE: Notes provide supplementary information, emphasize a point or procedure, or give a tip
for easier operation.

1.3 Safety Precautions

DANGER: Adept robots can cause serious injury or death, or damage to
themselves and other equipment, if the following safety precautions are
not observed:

l

All personnel who install, operate, teach, program, or maintain the system must read
this guide, read the

Adept Robot Safety Guide

, and complete a training course for their

responsibilities in regard to the system.

l

All personnel who design the robot system must read this guide, read the

Adept Robot

Safety Guide

, and must comply with all local and national safety regulations for the loca-

tion in which the system is installed.

l

The robot system must not be used for purposes other than described in the robot user’s
guide. Contact Adept if you are not sure of the suitability for your application.

l

The user is responsible for providing safety barriers around the robot to prevent anyone
from accidentally coming into contact with the robot when it is in motion.

Adept SmartController EX User’s Guide, Rev. B

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