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Figure 9-9. Cable Seal Assembly Dimensions showing required clearance to open iCS-ECAT controller
with IP65 connector (A), and dimensions of cable sealing box on IP65 version (B) (units in mm)
9.4 Remove and Reinstall Outer Link Cover
The robot outer link cover has special sealing hardware to ensure that nothing can enter the
inside of the robot. If you need to remove the outer link cover from the robot for any reason, fol-
low the procedures below.
IMPORTANT: For any maintenance procedures that involve removing and
replacing the outer link cover, be very careful to not damage any of the seals that
give provide the IP65 rating.
Outer Link Cover Removal Procedure
Use the procedure below to remove the outer link cover.
1. Remove all powerr and any air supply from the robot.
2. Thoroughly clean the outer link exterior to remove any dust or particles that might fall
inside the robot when you remove the cover. Refer to Figure 9-10.
3. Unscrew the collar nut on the top of the outer link (A)
4. Remove two screws and nylon washers on the top of the outer link (B).
5. Remove two screws (one on each side) at the front of the outer link (C).
Make sure the O-ring on each screw stays in place and is not lost.
6. For the 8 screws along the side of the cover (four on each side, see (D)), loosen only one
to two turns, just enough to loosen the inside clamp nuts. Ddo not completely remove
the screws. See the label on the side of the outer link cover.
24402-000 Rev B
CAUTION: PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
!
Do not loosen these screws any more than two turns, as the special
clamp nut on the inside of the cover might come loose and fall inside
the robot.
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