3 Maintenance3.1. Introduction1433HAC027309-001 Revision: D© Copyright 2006-2010 ABB. All rights reserved.3 Maintenance3.1. IntroductionStructure of this chapterThis chapter details all maintenance activities recommended for the manipulator.It is based on the maintenance schedule located at the beginning of the chapter. The schedulecontains information about required maintenance activities including intervals and refers toprocedures for the activities.Each procedure contains all the information required to perform the activity, that is, requiredtools and materials.The procedures are gathered in different sections and divided according to the maintenanceactivity.Safety informationBefore any service work is commenced, it is extremely important that all safety informationis observed!There are general safety aspects that must be read through, as well as more specific safetyinformation that describes the danger and safety risks when performing the procedures. Readthe chapter Safety before performing any service work.NOTE!If the robot is connected to power, always make sure that the robot is connected to earthbefore starting any maintenance work!For more information see:• Product manual - IRC5• Product manual - IRC5 Compact• Product manual - Panel Mounted Controller
