Chapter 6: Maintenance
Item
Suggested
Interval
Description
Drive Shaft
Bushings
5,000 hours
available as P/N 15005-000. Refer to Theta Drive Shaft Bushing Replace-
ment Procedure on page 107.
NOTE:
Not all Theta Drive Shaft models are field ser-
viceable.
Backup
Encoder
Battery
Pack
2 years to
4 years
Refer to Replacing the Encoder Battery Pack on page 110.
6.2 Non-periodic Maintenance Schedule
This section lists when to perform non-periodic maintenance on your robot and the steps for
checking each item to inspect.
Item
Description
Platform
Excessive wear or damage from accidental impact.
Ball Joint
Inserts
Inspect ball joint socket inserts for excessive wear.
Refer to Replacing a Ball Joint Socket Insert on page 113 for more information.
Springs and
Retainers
Springs and spring retainers can be replaced in case of excessive wear or acci-
dental breakage.
Outer Arms
Inspect for damage from accidental impacts.
6.3 Cleaning
The robot is designed to be compatible with moderate cleaning agents commonly used in the
cleaning of food-processing equipment. All robot components are designed to handle daily
exposure to cleaning agents. Exposure may result in some discoloration of the materials, but
no significant material removal.
The platform and outer arms can either be removed and submerged in a clean-out-of place
(COP) washer or cleaned with wash down in place.
!
CAUTION:
PROPERTY DAMAGE RISK
Cleaning agents should be room-temperature when applied to the robot.
In general, acidic cleaning solutions are incompatible with the robot's mater-
ials.
Make the following considerations when cleaning the robot.
Wash Down
Wash down cleaning methods are appropriate for cleaning the robot. Surfaces and joints have
been designed with smooth internal radii for easy cleaning.
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