Kuka KL 1500-3 - 9.2 Linear Unit Cleaning

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KL 1500-3; KL 1500-3 T; KL 1500-3 S
9.2 Cleaning the linear unit
Description The linear unit must be cleaned in compliance with the instructions given here
in order to prevent damage. System components, tools and the robot control-
ler must be cleaned in accordance with the cleaning instructions relevant to
them.
The following must be taken into consideration when using cleaning agents
and carrying out cleaning work:
 Only use solvent-free, water-soluble cleaning agents.
 Do not use flammable cleaning agents.
 Do not use aggressive cleaning equipment.
 Do not use steam or refrigerants for cleaning.
 Do not use pressure equipment or compressed fluids for cleaning.
 It must be ensured that no cleaning agent enters electrical or mechanical
system components.
 Personnel protection measures must be taken.
Procedure 1. Shut down the linear unit and the robot and lock them.
2. Stop adjacent system components and lock them.
Interval Item Activity Lubricant
- 3 Gear unit, lifetime lubrica-
tion
-
100 h after
start-up
2 Mounting bases, chemical
anchors:
Check tightening torques for
bolts and nuts.
See Section (>>> 8"Start-
up and recommissioning"
page 55).
-
2,000 h 4 Apply grease to the entire
length of the racks with a
brush.
See safety data sheet in
Section (>>> 15.1 "Safety
data sheets" page 123).
Aralub LFZ 1
Art. no.
83-087-830
4,000 h 4 Clean and re-grease the
racks.
See safety data sheet in
Section (>>> 15.1 "Safety
data sheets" page 123).
Aralub LFZ 1
Art. no.
83-087-830
4,000 h 1 Clean and re-oil the tracks.
See safety data sheet in
Section (>>> 15.1 "Safety
data sheets" page 123).
Ferrocote 5856-HF
Art. no.
83-236-750
4,000 h 5 Check preload. Check roller
seals for lubricant leakage
and adjust cleaning brush-
es.
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Warning!
Unintentional motions of the linear unit, the robot and affected system com-
ponents can cause injuries and damage to property. If work is carried out on
an operational linear unit, the linear unit, the robot and affected system com-
ponents must be secured by activating the EMERGENCY STOP button.
Warn all persons concerned before putting it back into operation.