ABB IRB 8700 Series - Page 192

Attaching the lifting accessories
Use these procedures to attach the lifting accessories.
Robot position when removing the upper arm
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Turn on the power and jog the robot to the
specified position:
• Axis 1: no significance as long as
the robot is fitted to the foundation.
• Axis 2: -65°
• Axis 3: +65° (horizontal to the
foundation)
• Axis 4: +90°
• Axis 5: -90°
• Axis 6: no significance.
1
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot
working area.
2
Attaching lifting accessories to the upper arm complete
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CAUTION
The complete upper arm weighs 900 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized
accordingly.
1
Mobile platform ladderIf needed, use a Mobile platform ladder (or
similar) to attach the lifting accessories.
DANGER
Never use the robot as ladder.
2
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192 Product manual - IRB 8700
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4 Repair
4.3.1 Attaching lifting accessories to the upper arm
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