ABB GWT C9, Product Manual

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3.3 Mechanical installation
Description
The GWT C9 can be installed on a robot or on a pedestal. It is connected to the
robot 6
th
axis flange directly or via an automatic tool changer.
The GWT C9 is always delivered with the interface installed onto the welding gun
back plate.
This section describes the installation of a GWT C9 onto an ABB robot with a
DressPack Lean ID. The instructions may not be valid if another robot or DressPack
is used. If that is the case, see the product manual provided with the robot or
DressPack and/or contact ABB for further details and instructions.
Read the introduction section before installing the GWT C9, see Introduction on
page 47 .
Automatic tool changer
If an automatic tool changer is used, this will be installed onto the welding gun and
robot before delivery. For information about connecting the two halves of the tool
changer, see the product manual of the tool changer provided with the delivery.
Required equipment
Product (example) Equipment Qty
See Standard toolkit on page 120 . Standard toolkit 1
M12 screws (class 8.8) 10
Installing the GWT C9 using a lift table
Note
This procedure could be performed if the GWT C9 is attached to a angled interface
bracket (long/or short interface bracket). If however an interface plate is used,
the installations must be performed using lifting slings, see
Installing the GWT
C9 using lifting chains/slings on page 57 .
See the chapter Interface brackets on page 35 for the differences between the
interface brackets.
Note Action
See Handling/lifting on page 52 Lift the GWT C9 by following the
steps described in the section
Handling/Lifting. 1
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3 Installation and commissioning
3.3 Mechanical installation