ABB IRB 8700 Series Product Manual page 577

Removing the motor
Use these procedures to remove the axis-2 and axis-3 motors.
Preparations before removing the motor
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Product manual - IRB 8700
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Action
If the robot is to be calibrated with fine
calibration:
Remove all external cable packages
(DressPack) and tools from the robot.
Action
Decide which calibration routine to use,
and take actions accordingly prior to begin-
ning the repair procedure.
Valid for replacement of the axis-2 motor.
Remove the plastic plug from the lower
arm.
If needed, jog the robot so that the plug is
accessible.
Valid for replacement of the axis-2 motor.
Insert the lock screw through the frame and
into the hole in the lower arm, to secure the
weight of the lower arm.
If needed, adjust the position of axis 2 to
make it possible to insert the lock screw.
Note
Tighten the lock screw manually. No tools
needed.
DANGER
Failure to secure the weight of the lower
arm, will cause the lower arm to fall when
the brakes of the axis-2 motor are released.
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4.7.2 Replacing the axis-2 and axis-3 motors
Note
Note
xx1500002366
Lock screw, quality 12.9, M20x150
Tightening torque: 100 Nm
xx1500002322
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