ABB IRB 8700 Series - Page 74

Required equipment
NoteArticle numberEquipment
-Overhead crane
Certex TPG-4 or equivalent3HAC038295-003Lifting eyes, M24
Lifting capacity: 2,000 kg (2 pcs)-Roundsling 2 m
Lifting capacity: 2,000 kg (2 pcs)-Roundsling 2.5 m
When lifting, shorten this round-
sling to 2.1 m.
Lifting the robot with roundslings
Use this procedure to lift the robot with roundslings.
NoteAction
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Jog the robot into position:
• Axis 1: -90° (optional)
• Axis 2: -65°
• Axis 3: +2°
• Axis 4: +90°
• Axis 5: -90°
• Axis 6: 0°.
WARNING
The robot is mechanically unstable if not
secured to the foundation.
1
CAUTION
The IRB 8700 robot weighs 4,750 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized
accordingly.
2
A
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A Lifting eye: M24 (4 pcs)
Fit lifting eyes to the holes on frame and
counter weight respectively.
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2 Installation and commissioning
2.3.5 Lifting the robot with roundslings
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