Electrical Operation and Maintenance Manual for ER15-1400 Industrial Robot
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Chapter Six Deactivation
6.1 Overview
This chapter describes the environmental information recommended for the deactivation of
ER15-1400 Robot and precautions for the disposal of discarded robots. Correct disposal can
effectively protect environment and avoid personal injury.
6.2 Environmental Information
The following table introduces some of the materials used by the robot and their
corresponding uses in the product. Properly disposal of components can prevent health or
environmental hazards.
Table 6-1 Materials Used for Robot Components
Material
Sample Application
cast aluminum
base, big arm, small arm, wrist, cover, etc.
lubricating oil
reducer gear lubrication
steel
gears, screws, base frame, etc.
neodymium
brake, motor
plastic/rubber
cables, connectors, etc.
battery,
nickel-cadmium or
lithium
drive circuit board, encoder battery
6.3 Discard the Robot
Attention
1. If possible, recycle lubricating oil and grease. Dispose it by authorized
personnel/contractors in accordance with local regulations.
2. Do not dispose of lubricating oil and grease near lakes, ponds, ditches, and sewers,
or discharge them into the soil.
3. Incineration must be carried out under controlled conditions in accordance with
local regulations.
4. Spills may form a thin film on the water surface, causing damage to organisms.
Oxygen transmission capacity will also be weakened.
5. Spills may seep into the soil and cause groundwater pollution.
Attention
1. Be sure to remove all the batteries in the robot. The batteries will explode when
heated (such as from a blowtorch).
2. Be sure to clean up the oil/grease in the gearbox. The oil will catch fire when
heated (such as from a blowtorch).
3. If the robot is not properly supported before removing the motor, it will suddenly
fall down.