Greasing - Epson C Series Maintenance Manual

C4 Maintenance 2. General Maintenance

2.3 Greasing

The reduction gear units and the bevel gear need greasing regularly. Only use the grease
specified in the following table.
■ Before performing any replacement procedure, turn OFF the Controller and
related equipment, and then disconnect the power plug from the power source.
Performing any replacement procedure with the power ON is extremely hazardous
WARNING and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of the robot system.
■ Keep enough grease in the Manipulator.
insufficient grease will cause the noise or damage sliding parts and/or result in
insufficient function of the Manipulator. Once the parts are damaged, a lot of time
and money will be required for the repairs.
■ If grease gets into your eyes, mouth, or on your skin, follow the instructions below.
If grease gets into your eyes:
Flush them thoroughly with clean water, and then see a doctor immediately.
CAUTION
If grease gets into your mouth:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. See a doctor immediately.
If grease just gets into your mouth, wash out your mouth with water thoroughly.
If grease gets on your skin:
Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
Joint #1, 2, 3, 4
Reduction gear units Overhaul timing
Joint #5, 6
Joint # 6 Bevel gear
Joint #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 reduction gear units
As a rough indication, perform greasing at the same timing as overhaul.
However, it may vary depending on usage condition and degree of the load (such as when
operated with the maximum motion speed and maximum acceleration / deceleration in
continuous operation) applied on the Manipulator.
10
Greasing part
Overhaul timing
Greasing Interval
C Series Maintenance Manual Rev.2
Operating the Manipulator with
Grease Greasing method
Refer to C4
Maintenance:
SK-1A
5.2, 6.2, 7.2, 8.2
Replacing the
Reduction Gear Unit
Refer to Maintenance:
9.2, 10.2
SK-2
Replacing the
Reduction Gear Unit
SK-2 Refer to the next page.