Product manual

Model #RB3-065/035 2 R20140519
2. Safety Information
This model #RB3-065/035 VERSABALL® Gripper is a research
development unit, and therefore has no expressed or implied safety
guarantee. Specific safety risks may include but are not limited to the
following:
General hazards:
A. Your model #RB3-065/035 VERSABALL® Gripper contains rigid
aluminum components. The green spherical head of the gripper
also becomes very hard when its vacuum-jammed state is
induced. The gripper is therefore capable of causing significant
bodily harm if it strikes a person (e.g. when in use on a fast-
moving robot arm). It is recommended to operate the gripper only
after performing an appropriate risk assessment.
B. Your model #RB3-065/035 VERSABALL® Gripper is not rated for
food handling operations. We therefore do not recommend using
this gripper for handling any food items.
C. Your model #RB3-065/035 VERSABALL® Gripper should be
treated as a piece of industrial equipment. Because of the variety
of potential safety hazards described here, we do not recommend
that children use this device.
Balloon membrane hazards:
D. Your model #RB3-065/035 VERSABALL® Gripper contains
mechanisms to help prevent overinflation and the possibility of
subsequent burst. However, as described in Section 6, you have
the ability to override the overinflate protection if needed
depending on your application. Exercise additional caution
whenever you override the overinflation protection.
E. The outer balloon membrane of your model #RB3-065/035
VERSABALL® Gripper consists of a proprietary blend of
elastomeric materials and may contain natural rubber latex. Those
with latex allergies should avoid direct skin contact with the
balloon membrane.