3 Maintenance
3.1. Introduction
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3 Maintenance
3.1. Introduction
Structure of this chapter
This chapter details all maintenance activities recommended for the manipulator.
It is based on the maintenance schedule located at the beginning of the chapter. The schedule
contains information about required maintenance activities including intervals and refers to
procedures for the activities.
Each procedure contains all the information required to perform the activity, that is, required
tools and materials.
The procedures are gathered in different sections and divided according to the maintenance
activity.
Safety information
Before any service work is commenced, it is extremely important that all safety information
is observed!
There are general safety aspects that must be read through, as well as more specific safety
information that describes the danger and safety risks when performing the procedures. Read
the chapter Safety on page 15 before performing any service work.
NOTE!
If the robot is connected to power, always make sure that the robot is connected to earth
before starting any maintenance work!
For more information see:
• Product manual - IRC5
• Product manual - IRC5 Compact
• Product manual - Panel Mounted Controller