Unpacking

Overview

The following figures show the procedure to unpack and prepare the robot as an example.

Removing the Outer Carton

Step

Action

1

Remove the lashing straps from the outer carton.

2

Open the outer carton on the top side and remove the accessories box (1).

3

Remove both triangular supports (2).

4

Lift up and remove the outer carton (3).

Presentation of the Robot Packaging

The following figure shows the packaging of robots VRKP0, VRKP1, VRKP2, VRKP4, VRKP5, and VRKP6•••WF.

The following figure shows the packaging of robot VRKP6•••NC.

1

Plastic pallet (120 x 120 cm (47 in x 47 in))

2

Base carton

3

Carton block (where the housing sits)

4

Motor covers (suspended above the base carton)

5

Upper arms in transportation position

6

Lashing straps

7

Package containing the rotational axis motor and gearbox

NOTE: In case of VRKP•••MNC the motorized module is packed inside the robot packaging in a carton.

Preparing the Robot for Installation

Refer to the previous figures under Presentation of the Robot Packaging for the following steps:

Step

Action

1

Remove the robot lashing straps (6).

2

Only for VRKP6 robots with a rotational axis (VRKP6••R):

Remove the additional carton containing the rotational motor and gearbox (7).

3

Verify the robot for transport damage.

4

Open the accessories box and verify all included parts for transport damage and completeness.

It must contain:

  • 1x telescopic axis (only for robots with a rotational axis: VRKP•••R)

  • 3x lower arm pairs

  • 1x parallel plate

  • 1x documentation DVD

  • 33x screws with sealing washers for maintenance covers (only for robots with a standard housing: VRKP••••WD / VRKP••••NO)

  • 3x cable glands (only for robots VRKP2S0•WD / VRKP4S0•WD / VRKP4S0•NO / VRKP4S0•CW)

5

Only for robots with a standard housing (VRKP••••WD / VRKP••••NO):

Remove the three bolts of each maintenance cover and remove the maintenance covers.

NOTE: The variants VRKP4L0•WD / VRKP4L0•NO only have one media cover on the upper side. The second aperture is not covered at this variant and must remain open for ventilation.
NOTE: In case of transport damages, contact your local Schneider Electric service representative.

For information on the disposal of the packaging, refer to Disposal.