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Replacing the Telescopic Axis

Overview

The following procedures describe the replacement of the telescopic axis as an example. The steps for the Telescopic Axis Double are similar.

Procedure Overview

Perform the following procedures to replace the telescopic axis:

Removing the Telescopic Axis

 CAUTION
HOT TELESCOPIC AXIS
  • Allow the guides of the telescopic axis to cool down before touching them.
  • Do not exceed the number of the prescribed extension and retraction manipulations to help avoid any melting of the slide bearings.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

Step

Action

1

Remove the three countersunk screws (2) at the lower universal joint, which are located on the underside of the parallel plate.

2

Loosen the clamping bolt (1) at the upper universal joint.

3

Remove the telescopic axis from the robot.

Mounting the Telescopic Axis

Step

Action

1

Mount the new telescopic axis.

NOTE: When using a Telescopic Axis Double, refer to Mounting the Telescopic Axis Double.

2

Calibrate the telescopic axis.