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1 Safety
1.3.6. WARNING - Safety risks during work with gearbox oil
1.3.6. WARNING - Safety risks during work with gearbox oil
Description
When handling the gearbox oil, there are several dangers to both personal injuries and product
damages! Following safety information must be regarded before performing any work with
the oil in the gearboxes!
Warnings and elimination
Warning
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Hot oil!
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Possible pressure build
up in gearbox!
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Do not overfill!
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Do not mix types of oil!
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Heat up the oil!
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Specified amount
depends on drained
volume!
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Description
Changing and draining
gearbox oil may require
handling hot oil of up to 90 °C!
When opening the oil plug,
there may be pressure present
in the gearbox, causing oil to
spray from the opening!
Overfilling of gearbox oil can
lead to internal over-pressure
inside the gearbox which in
turn may:
•
damage seals and
gaskets
•
completely press out
seals and gaskets
•
prevent the robot from
moving freely.
Mixing types of oil may cause
severe damage to the
gearbox!
Warm oil drains quicker than
cold oil.
The specified amount of oil is
based on the total volume of
the gearbox. When changing
the oil, the amount of refilled oil
may differ from the specified
amount, depending on how
much oil has previously been
drained from the gearbox.
Elimination / Action
Make sure that protective gear
like goggles and gloves are
always worn during this activity.
Open oil plug carefully and keep
away from the opening. Do not
overfill the gearbox when filling.
Make sure not to overfill the
gearbox when filling with oil!
After filling, check the correct oil
level.
When filling gearbox oil, do not
mix different types of oil unless
specified in the instruction.
Always use the type of oil
specified by the manufacturer!
When changing gearbox oil, first
run the robot for a time to heat
up the oil.
After refilling, check the oil level.
3HAC026876-001 Revision: C
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