ABB IRB 8700 Product Manual page 550

4 Repair
4.8.2 Replacing the axis-1 gearbox
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Removing the axis-1 gearbox
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Action
Use caution and lift the complete arm sys-
tem up.
Note
Lifting height needed for the complete arm
system to go free from the axis-1 gearbox:
4 m.
Remove the guide pins before the arm
system is put down.
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.
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Note
The cross roller bearing is still fitted to the
frame and the axis-1 gearbox is still fitted
to the base.
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Note
Lifting eye: M16 3HAC14457-4 (2 pcs)
Product manual - IRB 8700
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