ABB IRB 6650S Series Product Manual page 421

Decommissioning at decommissioning company, balancing device
The instruction below details how to decommission the balancing device. Contact
ABB Robotics for further consultation.
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Product manual - IRB 6650S
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DANGER
There is stored energy built up by high
tensioned compression springs inside the
balancing device! The device also contains
some grease!
Place the device on a workbench or simil-
ar. Make sure it is clamped in position with
a vice or similar.
Open a hole in the side of the housing as
shown in the figure.
Cut the coils of the three springs inside the
housing as specified below:
• Outer spring: cut at least five coils!
• Middle spring: cut at least four coils!
• Inner spring: cut at least four coils!
Double-check the number of coils cut and
make sure all the tension in the springs is
removed.
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6 Decommissioning
6.3 Decommissioning of balancing device
Note
Use a cutting torch. The measurements
shown below are maximum values!
xx0400000698
Use a cutting torch.
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