ABB IRB 8700, Product Manual

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Note Action
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Unscrew and remove the first three screws. 4
Slowly rotate the axis-6 unit upwards, until
the next three screws are possible to re-
move. 5
Continue to rotate the axis-6 unit in steps
in the same way, until the remaining screws
are removed.
DANGER
When the last screw is removed, the axis-
6 unit will only be supported by the support
shaft with bearing on the other side of the
wrist. If the lifting accessory does not sup-
port the axis-6 unit weight, the unit will start
to rotate uncontrolled.
Make sure that the axis-6 unit is securely
attached to the lifting accessory before the
last screw is removed.
6
Removing the axis-6 unit
Note Action
Make sure the lifting accessories still are
attached securely and takes the weight of
the axis-6 unit. 1
This is done to be able to reach the attach-
ment screws that secure the axis-6 unit.
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Unscrew the attachment screws (6 pcs)
that secure the bearing. 2
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4 Repair
4.5.3 Replacing the axis-6 unit
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