NoteAction
Remove any tool or other equipment fitted
to the robot.
2
Robot position when removing the counterweight
NoteAction
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Jog the robot to a position so that the area
where the counterweight is fitted to the
parallel arm, is horizontal to the foundation.
1
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot
working area.
2
Removing the counterweight
NoteAction
CAUTION
The counterweight weighs 1200 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized
accordingly!
1
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If used, remove the plastic plugs covering
the holes for the lifting eyes.
Note
Keep the plastic plugs. They shall be refit-
ted.
2
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4 Repair
4.5.6 Replacing the complete lower arm
Continued