Chapter 7: Maintenance
This chapter provides information about maintaining your robot.
7.1 Periodic Maintenance
This section lists when to perform periodic maintenance on your robots and the steps for check-
ing each item to inspect.
NOTE:
Additional maintenance may be necessary for IP65 and Cleanroom robot
options. Refer to IP65 Option Considerations on page 153Cleanroom Option Con-
siderations on page 167
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
The following table gives a summary of the periodic maintenance procedures and guidelines
on frequency.
Table 7-1. Inspection and Maintenance
Item to Inspect
Period
Reference
Check E-Stop, enable and key
switches, and barrier inter-
locks
6 months
Checking Safety Systems on page 111
Check robot mounting bolts
6 months
Refer to Checking Robot Mounting Bolts
and Cover Plates on page 112
Check Safety Labels
1 week
Refer to Checking Safety and Warning
Labels on page 112
Check for signs of oil around
gearbox area.
3 months
Refer to Checking for Oil Leaks on page
114
Lubricate Joint 3 ball
screw
3 months
Lubricating Joint 3 on page 115
Replace encoder battery
2 to 4 years
Replacing the Encoder Battery Pack on
page 117
NOTE:
The frequency of these procedures will depend on the particular system,
its operating environment, and amount of usage. Use the times in this table as
guidelines and modify the schedule as needed.
Checking Safety Systems
Use the following steps to check all robot safety devices that may be present in the system.
These tests should be done every six months.
IMPORTANT:
Operating any of the following safety devices should disable
robot high power.
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