Greasing - Epson E2C Series Manipulator Manual

2.3 Greasing

The ball screw spline and reduction gear units need greasing regularly. Only use the
grease specified in the following table.
■ Keep enough grease in the Manipulator.
insufficient grease will damage sliding parts and/or result in insufficient function of
the Manipulator. Once the parts are damaged, a lot of time and money will be
CAUTION
required for the repairs.
Greasing part
Ball screw spline
Joint #3
shaft
Reduction gear
Joint #1
unit
Reduction gear
Joint #2
unit
* Under normal conditions, the reduction gear units shall be greased only when the motor is replaced.
However, in case of severe working conditions (such as high duty, high speeds, large loading, etc.),
the reduction gear units must be greased every 10,000 hours.
■ If grease gets into your eyes, mouth, or on your skin, follow the instructions
below.
CAUTION
E2C Rev.6
Greasing Interval
First time: after 50 km operation
2nd or more: after 100 km operation
In the replacement of motor*
In the replacement of motor*
If grease gets into your eyes
: Flush them thoroughly with clean water, and then see a doctor
immediately.
If grease gets into your mouth
: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. See a doctor immediately.
: If grease just gets into your mouth, wash out your mouth with water
thoroughly.
If grease gets on your skin
: Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
Maintenance 2. General Maintenance
Operating the Manipulator with
Grease Refer to:
Maintenance: 10.3 Greasing the Ball
AFB
Screw Spline Unit
Maintenance:
SK-1A
6.5 Replacing the Joint #1 Reduction
Gear Unit
6.6 Replacing the Joint #2 Reduction
SK-2
Gear Unit
75