Adept Lynx Platform - Manual (Page 84)

Adept Lynx Platform User's Guide, Rev B
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Chapter 8: Maintenance
8.1 Safety Aspects While Performing Maintenance
DANGER: During maintenance and repair, the power to the docking sta-
tion must be turned off. Remove and lock up the power cord to prevent
unauthorized third parties from turning on power. The access covers on
the docking station are not interlocked.
DANGER: Only skilled or instructed persons, as defined in the Adept
Robot Safety Guide , should perform the procedures and replacement of
parts covered in this section.
DANGER: During maintenance and repair of the platform, disconnect
the battery as soon as possible. Avoid shorting the terminals of the bat-
tery.
8.2 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
The drive motors and gearbox are sealed and permanently lubricated, so they do not require
periodic maintenance.
Cleaning
The following table gives a summary of cleaning procedures for the Adept Lynx Platform.
Table 8-1. Cleaning
Item Period Reference
Clean docking station
contacts 3 months Docking Station Contacts on page 85
Clean axles and tires As needed Tires on page 85
Clean safety scanning
laser lens - wipe clean 6 months/ as
needed Lasers on page 85
Clean vertical lasers 6 months/ as
needed Lasers on page 85
NOTE: The frequency of these procedures will depend on your particular system,
its operating environment, and the amount of usage. Operating in an environment
with a lot of dust or dirt will require more frequent cleaning. Use the intervals in
this section as guidelines, and modify the schedule as needed.