ABB IRB 2400 Series, Product Manual

Page: 95 / 242

Draining the gearbox, axes 5-6 (IRB 2400/10/16)
The procedure below details how to drain the oil from the wrist unit.
Note/Illustration Action
DANGER
The robot must have power during the oil
change. Place a sign that clearly indicates that
service work is ongoing.
1
WARNING
Handling gearbox oil involves several safety
risks. Before proceeding, please read the
safety information in the section
Safety risks
during work with gearbox lubricants (oil or
grease) on page 39
.
2
Run the upper arm to a horizontal position and
turn axis 4 to the calibration position. 3
Shown in the figure Location of oil
plugs, axes 5-6 (IRB 2400/10/16) on
page 93
.
Remove the oil plugs in the wrist. 4
xx0300000121
Turn axis 4 through 90° so that the oil plug on
the side of the wrist is pointing downwards. 5
Then turn axis 4 another 90°. 6
Let the remaining oil run out through the hole
on the tilt housing. 7
Refilling, gearbox axes 5-6
The procedure below details how to refill oil to the wrist unit.
Note Action
Run the upper arm to a horizontal position and turn axis
4 to the calibration position. 1
Continues on next page
Product manual - IRB 2400 95
3HAC022031-001 Revision: P
© Copyright 2004-2018 ABB. All rights reserved.
3 Maintenance
3.4.2 Oil change, gearbox axes 5-6 (wrist unit)
Continued