Required tools and equipment
NoteArticle numberEquipment, etc.
-Mobile platform ladder
Lifting capacity: 2,000 kg-Roundsling 2 m
Working load limit: 2,000 kg-Lifting chains with shortener
M243HAC038295-003Lifting eye
Used for elevation of the robot to re-
move and refit axis-1 gearbox.
Includes:
• Supporting pillars (4 pcs)
• User instructions (3HAC062411-
002)
• Screws 3HAC061400-001 (4 pcs)
3HAC061213-001Supporting pillars
Used to remove and refit the R1.SMB
in the base.
-Sparkplug wrench
Lifting instruction 3HAC15880-2 en-
closed.
3HAC15556-1Lifting accessory (chain)
Lifting instruction 3HAC15640-2 en-
closed.
3HAC15534-1Lifting accessory, motor
Used to release the motor brakes.-24 VDC power supply
300 mm, bits 1/2"3HAC12342-1Bits extender
Always use guide pins in pairs.3HAC15521-2Guide pin, M10x150
Used to push out the motor if neces-
sary.
Always use removal tools in pairs.
3HAC14631-1Removal tool M12
2 pcs. Fully threaded. Used as removal
tools when removing the hub.
-Screw M6x110
Always use guide pins in pairs.3HACGuide pin, M16x300
M163HAC14457-4Lifting eye
Nova Torque-Torque Multiplier
Always use guide pins in pairs.3HAC13120-3Guide pin, M16x200
Always use guide pins in pairs.3HACGuide pin, M16x300
Used to rotate the motor pinion.3HAC7887-1Rotation tool
Content is defined in section Standard
toolkit on page 833.
-Standard toolkit
Required consumables
NoteArticle numberConsumable
Mercasol
Grease
Castrol Molub. Alloy 777-1 NG, 5
ml. To be used on hub splines to
prevent from fretting corrosion.
3HAC063069-001Grease
Loctite 2433HAB7116-1Locking liquid
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