ABB IRB 8700 Product Manual page 619

Preparations
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The three areas of screws that secure axis-3 gearbox to parallel arm
The axis-3 gearbox is attached to the parallel arm with attachment screws arranged
in three areas. Use this figure to understand the position of the three areas, when
performing this procedure.
The order when removing the attachment screws that secure the axis-3 gearbox
to the parallel arm are removed is: area 1, area 2, and then area 3.
The order when attaching the axis-3 gearbox to the parallel arm is reversed: area
3, area 2, and then area 1.
Robot position when removing axis-3 from parallel arm - screws in area 1
With the robot in this position it is possible to reach the screws in the first of the
three areas of screws that secure the axis-3 gearbox to the parallel arm.
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Product manual - IRB 8700
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Action
Decide which calibration routine to use,
and take actions accordingly prior to begin-
ning the repair procedure.
Remove any tool or other equipment fitted
on the turning disc.
Begin draining the oil.
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2 2
3 3
Action
Jog the robot to the specified position:
• Axis 1: no significance as long as
the robot is secured to the founda-
tion.
• Axis 2: +48°
• Axis 3: 0°
• Axis 4: 0°
• Axis 5: 0°
• Axis 6: No significance.
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4.8.4 Replacing the axis-3 gearbox
Note
See Draining the axis-2 and axis-3 gear-
boxes on page 145.
Note
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4 Repair
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