ABB IRB 8700 Series Product Manual page 653

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Removing the axis-1 gearbox
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Product manual - IRB 8700
3HAC052853-001 Revision: F
Action
Put down the arm system on the prepared
surface.
DANGER
DO NOT remove the lifting accessories
until it is tested that the arm system is
stable. Lower the lifting accessory a little,
while at the same time using force to test
if the arm system remains stable. If not,
adjust the position of the robots axes.
Remove the lifting accessories.
WARNING
The robot is likely to be mechanically un-
stable if not secured to the foundation. Test
if the robot is stable, before the lifting ac-
cessories are removed.
Action
Fit lifting eyes in opposite holes.
Note
Do not tighten the lifting eyes completely
against the gearbox. Leave a 5 mm gap, or
the sealing surface on the gearbox will be
damaged.
CAUTION
The gearbox weighs 150 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized
accordingly.
Attach the lifting accessories to the axis-1
gearbox.
Stretch the lifting accessory (chain) to take
the weight of the axis-1 gearbox.
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4.8.2 Replacing the axis-1 gearbox
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Lifting eye: M16 3HAC14457-4 (2 pcs)
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