ABB IRB 8700 Series Product Manual page 655

Refitting the gearbox
Use these procedures to fit the gearbox.
Preparations before fitting the gearbox
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Fitting the axis-1 gearbox
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Product manual - IRB 8700
3HAC052853-001 Revision: F
Action
CAUTION
The gearbox weighs 150 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized
accordingly.
Fit lifting eyes in opposite holes.
Note
Do not tighten the lifting eyes completely
against the gearbox. Leave a 5 mm gap, or
the sealing surface on the gearbox will be
damaged.
Attach the lifting accessory (chain) to the
axis-1 gearbox.
Stretch the lifting chain and lift the axis-1
gearbox up.
Remove old residues of sealant and other
contamination from the axis-1 gearbox and
base.
DANGER
Let only one hand stay underneath the
hanging gearbox while cleaning.
Clean the contact surfaces between gear-
box and base.
DANGER
Let only one hand stay underneath the
hanging gearbox while cleaning.
Action
Clean the groove for the small o-ring.
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4.8.2 Replacing the axis-1 gearbox
Note
Lifting eye: M16 3HAC14457-4 (2 pcs)
3HAC15556-1 Lifting accessory (chain)
Note
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