ABB IRB 6640 Product Manual page 402

6 Decommissioning
6.3. Decommissioning of balancing device
Continued
Decommissioning at decommissioning company, balancing device
The instruction below details how to decommission the balancing device. Contact ABB
Robotics for further consultation.
1.
2. Place the device on a workbench or
3. Open a hole in the side of the housing as
4. Cut the coils of the three springs inside the
5. Double-check the number of coils cut and
400
Action
DANGER!
There is stored energy built up by high
tensioned compression springs inside the
balancing device! The device also contains
some grease!
similar. Make sure it is clamped in position
with a vice or similar.
shown in the figure.
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!
make sure all the tension in the springs is
removed.
Note
Use a cutting torch. The measurements
shown below are maximum values!
xx0700000391
Use a cutting torch.
3HAC026876-001 Revision: F