General Information; Purpose - Universal Robots UR5 Service Manual

1. General information

1.1 Purpose

The main purpose of this manual is to help the user safely perform service related operations and
troubleshooting.
Universal Robots industrial robots are designed using high quality components designed for long lifetime.
However any improper use of robot can potentially cause failures on the robot. For example, the robot may
have been overloaded on an overrun or it may have been dropped on the floor when relocating or have run
with a load not recommended by Universal Robots. Any improper use of the robot will invalidate the
guarantee.
Universal Robots recommends that you do not attempt repair, adjustment or other intervention in the
mechanical or electrical systems of the robot unless a problem has arisen. Any unauthorized intervention
will invalidate the guarantee. Service related operations and troubleshooting should only be performed by
qualified personnel
Before performing service related operations, always make sure to stop the robot program and disconnect
supply to any potential dangerous tool attached on the robot arm and in the work cell.
In the event of a defect, Universal Robots recommends ordering new parts from the Universal
Robot distributor from where the robot has been purchased.
Alternatively, you can order parts from your nearest distributor, whose details you can obtain from
Universal Robots official website at www.universal-robots.com
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