NoteAction
WARNING
Handling gearbox oil involves several safety
risks. Before proceeding, please read the
safety information in the section WARNING
- Safety risks during work with gearbox
lubricants (oil or grease) on page 55.
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See the figure in:
• Location of oil plugs on page 176
Open oil plug, wrist.5
See the figure in:
• Location of oil plugs on page 176
Open oil plug, tilthouse.6
There will be oil left in the gearbox after
draining. Therefore the amount of oil filled
will be less than the total amount.
Refill oil using oil plug, wrist.
Note
There will be some oil left in the gearbox
after draining.
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When filling oil in a wrist (60 kg) begin by
only filling 1.500 ml. Check oil level. If
needed add more oil.
Where to find type of oil and total amount
is detailed in Type and amount of oil in
gearboxes on page 148.
Refill the gearbox with lubrication oil.
Note
The amount of oil to be filled depends on
the amount previously being drained.
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How to inspect the oil level is described
in section:
• Inspecting oil level, gearbox axes
5 - 6 on page 128
Inspect the oil level.9
Tightening torque:
• 10 Nm
Refit both oil plugs.10
Filling oil axes-5 and -6 gearbox - wrist 12/20 kg
Use this procedure to fill oil in the gearbox.
CAUTION
The gearbox can contain an excess of pressure that can be hazardous. Open
the oil plug carefully in order to let out the excess pressure.
NoteAction
Run the upper arm to a horizontal position.1
Turn axis-4 to the calibration position.2
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot
working area.
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