Decommissioning at decommissioning company, balancing deviceThe instruction below details how to decommission the balancing device. ContactABB Robotics for further consultation.NoteActionDANGERThere is stored energy built up by hightensioned compression springs inside thebalancing device! When a coil is cut thereleased tension creates a spatter ofsparks and flames.The working area must be free of flam-mable materials. Position the balancingdevice so that the spatter will be directedaway from personnel.1Clamp the device at the working location.Place the device at ground level so thatthe hole and spring coils are cut from asafe distance and somewhat from above.2WARNINGThere is some grease and a plastic layerinside the balancing device. When openinga hole in the device, the cutting torch willcause the plastic and the grease to startto burn.Wear protective clothing! Make sure thatthe working area is well ventilated!3DANGERThe hole must be cut as specified in thefigure. Pieces of the spring can be thrownout from the cylinder at high speed if thehole is cut larger than specified!4Use a cutting torch with a long shaft.xx1100000098Cut a hole in the housing as shown in thefigure.5* Minimum measure, in millimeters.** Maximum measure, in millimeters.Continues on next pageProduct manual - IRB 760 3793HAC039838-001 Revision: M© Copyright 2011-2018 ABB. All rights reserved.6 Decommissioning6.3 Decommissioning of balancing deviceContinued