6 Decommissioning
6.2. Decommissioning of balancing device
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Decommissioning at decommissioning company, balancing device
The instruction below details how to decommission the balancing device. Contact ABB
Robotics for further consultation.
Action
Note/Illustration
1.
DANGER!
There is stored energy built up by high
tensioned compression springs inside the
balancing device! The device also contains
some grease!
2. Place the device on a workbench or
similar. Make sure it is clamped in position
with a vice or similar.
3. Open a hole in the side of the housing as
shown in the figure.
Use a cutting torch. The measurements
shown below are maximum values!
xx0400000700
4. Cut the coils of the three springs inside the
housing as specified below:
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Outer spring: cut at least five coils!
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Middle spring: cut at least four coils!
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Inner spring: cut at least four coils!
Use a cutting torch.
5. Double-check the number of coils cut and
make sure all the tension in the springs is
removed.
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