ABB IRB 8700 Product Manual page 344

4 Repair
4.5.6 Replacing the complete lower arm
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Removing the balancing devices
Use this procedure to remove both balancing devices.
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Action
Unload the pressure of the balancing
device by inserting the screws.
1 Attach the screws until the screws
reaches the piston.
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2 Then, alternately little by little, attach
the screws at least another five milli-
meters. The pressure is now un-
loaded.
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In a procedure where both balancing
devices shall be removed, unload the
pressure of the other in the same way.
Action
DANGER
Make sure that all supplies for electrical
power, hydraulic pressure, and air pressure
are turned off.
Use a mobile platform ladder to reach the
upper end of the balancing device.
DANGER
Do not use the robot as a ladder.
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Note
Screw M16x80 (Fully threaded, 2 pcs, 2
pcs)
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Note
Mobile platform ladder
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Product manual - IRB 8700
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