Maintenance; Introduction; Lubrication - adept technology AdeptThree User Manual

4.1 Introduction

The AdeptThree robot requires very little maintenance due to its direct-
drive design. Joints 1 and 2 need no maintenance at all. This chapter
describes the preventive maintenance procedures that are required to
keep the robot operating properly.

4.2 Lubrication

The two areas that need lubrication are Joint 3 and Joint 4. The frequency
of lubrication depends on the robot operating environment and usage.
Initially, check the quill once a week, recording the results with the intent
of producing a schedule appropriate to the particular system, its
environment, and usage.
To check for adequate lubrication at Joint 3 and 4, run a finger along the
quill. A thin film of grease should be present. If the shaft is dry, it needs
lubrication. Use only Dow Corning MOLYKOTE BR2 PLUS, a
molybdenum disulfide based grease (Dow catalog number 89570-81), for
lubricating the robot.
Lubrication of the robot requires that the quill be moved
while HIGH POWER (ARM POWER) is off. Use the brake
release button at the rear of the base to release the brake
allowing manual quill movement.
When the brake release button is pressed, the quill could
drop to the bottom of its travel.
damage to the equipment, make sure that the quill is
supported while releasing the brake and verify that
installed tooling is clear of all obstructions.
CHAPTER 4

MAINTENANCE

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