ABB IRBT 2005 - Replacing the Felt Gear

4.8 Replacing the felt gear
4.8.1 Replacing the felt gear
Location of motor and gear
Users can choose to change the whole geared motor unit to reduce down time or
only change the malfunctioned gear or motor. It is recommended to have two
technicians to work together.
To replace the motor and/or the gear, it is possible to remove the motor bracket
from the top plate and then push the carriage away. It is recommended to have
two technicians to work together.
The figure below shows how to push the carriage away from the motor bracket
and expose the motor, gearbox, gear wheel, felt gear and cable chain connection
point. This makes the following components accessible for maintenance:
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NameItem
Cable chain - remains stationeryA
Motor - remains stationeryB
Carriage - pushed awayC
Motor bracket - remains stationeryD
Gear wheel - remains stationeryE
Felt gear - remains stationeryF
Gearbox - remains stationeryG
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Product manual - IRBT 2005 233
3HAC051130-001 Revision: F
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4 Repair
4.8.1 Replacing the felt gear