6 Decommissioning
6.2. Decommissioning of balancing device
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Decommissioning at decommissioning company, balancing device
The instruction below details how to decommission the balancing device. Contact ABB
Robotics for further consultation.
Action
Note
1.
DANGER!
There is stored energy built up by high
tensioned compression springs inside the
balancing device! The device also contains
some grease!
2. Place the device on a workbench or
similar. Make sure it is clamped in position
with a vice or similar.
3. Open a hole in the side of the housing as
shown in the figure.
Use a cutting torch. The measurements
shown below are maximum values!
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4. Cut the coils of the three springs inside the
housing as specified below:
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Outer spring: cut at least five coils!
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Middle spring: cut at least four coils!
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Inner spring: cut at least four coils!
Use a cutting torch.
5. Double-check the number of coils cut and
make sure all the tension in the springs is
removed.
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