Assembly Instructions
Tool Changer TK-35
WZW_TK-35_V2.0 2
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General
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Information on these instructions
These instructions enable the tool changer to be safely and
effectively handled. These instructions form part of the machine
and should be kept close to it so that the personnel responsible
can easily access them.
The personnel involved must have carefully read through these
instructions and understood them before beginning any work.
Keeping to all the safety and handling pointers in these
instructions is the basis on which work is done safely.
Also applying are any local health & safety regulations and the
general safety conditions where the machine is used.
Illustrations in these instructions are there to assist in basic
understanding; they may deviate somewhat from the actual
design.
Also follow the generally valid, statutory and other binding
regulations of European and national legislation as well as the
accident prevention and environmental protection provisions in
force in your country.
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Terms of the guarantee
The terms of the guarantee can be found in the manufacturer's
general terms & conditions of business. Please turn to our
Customer Service (for contact data see cover) if any matters are
not clear.
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Safety
This section provides an overview on all the important safety
aspects for the protecting people and for reliable, no-trouble
operations. Further task-related safety instructions are included
in the sections on the individual service life phases.
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Symbol explanations
Safety instructions are identified by symbols in these instructions.
The safety instructions are introduced by signalling words
expressing the degree of hazard involved.
CAUTION!
Points to a possible dangerous situation which - if
not avoided - may result in either minor or slight
injuries.
NOTE!
Points to a
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possible
T
dangerous situation which - if
not avoided - may result in either material or
ecological damage.
This symbol brings useful tips and
recommendations to one's notice as well as
information on efficient, no-trouble operations.
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Intended use
The TK tool changer system is solely for automatically and
pneumatically changing robot tools. It consists of a tool side and
a robot side. The tool side (T) is fitted at the tool and the robot
side (R) to the fixture flange of the robot.
Tool changers are not ready-to-use machines as envisaged
under the EU Machinery Directive. Tool changers are solely for
attaching to machinery and equipment.
Do also follow their documentation.
NOTE!
You must use this tool changer exclusively in
accordance with the operating conditions and
performance specifications established in theses
instructions.
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Inappropriate use
Any other use or one going beyond that described in the
"Intended Use" chapter is deemed to be inappropriate and will
void all warranty or guarantee claims.
It is the owner - and not the manufacturer - who accepts liability
for damage resulting from this.
NOTE!
The tool changer must not be used in any
explosive environment.
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General risks
The tool changer was state-of-the-art manufactured at the time of
delivery. Even so, dangers could still proceed from it if the safety
information listed here in these instructions is not followed.
The personnel involved must have carefully read through
these instructions and understood them before beginning
any work.
The instructions must always be available for all users
where the tool changer is deployed.
These instructions are also to accompany the tool changer
if it is handed over to third parties.
Do not delve into moving components or handle them
during on-going operations.
Never open protective covers under ongoing operations.
Only authorized specialist personnel - outside the danger
zone - are allowed to carry out any work such as assembly,
commissioning, operating, dismantling and maintenance.
Before any work is begun on the tool changer, the energy
supply needs to be disconnected and the line system
relieved of pressure. Secure the system against being
unintentionally reactivated for the duration of the work.
Ensure during commissioning that all pneumatic
connections are either allocated or firmly closed.
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Owner obligations
Together with the safety instructions in these instructions, the
valid safety, accident prevention and environmental protection
regulations in force where the tool changer is used must be
adhered to.
As part of his obligation to exercise due car, the owner is to
ensure that:
The tool changer is used as intended
During the entire period of use of the tool changer a check
is to be made on whether his operating instructions comply
with the ongoing status of the standards & codes and, if
necessary, he is to adapt them.
The responsibilities for installation, operation, fault
rectification, maintenance and cleaning are clearly settled
and laid down.
All those dealing with the tool changer have both read these
instructions and understood them. In addition, he has to
regularly train the personnel involved and inform them as to
hazards/risks.
