NoteAction
If the robot is to be calibrated with fine
calibration:
Remove all external cable packages
(DressPack) and tools from the robot.
Preparations before removing the shafts of the upper arm
Use this procedure to do the necessary preparations before removing the upper
arm.
NoteAction
Decide which calibration routine to use, and
take actions accordingly prior to beginning
the repair procedure.
1
Remove all equipment fitted to upper arm
and tilthouse unit.
2
Jog axes 2 and 3 to the following positions:3
Axis 2: +40 degrees.
Axis 3: -40 degrees.
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot work-
ing area.
4
See section
• Replacing the cable harness, upper
end (incl. axis 6) on page 157
Remove the cable harness in the upper arm.5
CAUTION
The robot upper arm weighs 120 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized
accordingly!
6
Secure the upper arm with a roundsling in an
overhead crane or similar.
7
Raise the lifting equipment to take the weight
of the upper arm.
8
See section
• Replacing linkage - upper link arm
on page 225
• Replacing linkage - lower link arm
on page 233
• Replacing the linkage - link on
page 240
Remove the linkage system.9
See section
• Replacing the tilthouse unit on
page 188
Remove the tilthouse unit.10
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4.4.3 Replacing the upper arm
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