Disassembly

WARNING

Risk of injury due to accidental machine movement

For disassembly, make sure that the machine is de-energized and secured. Particularly in the case of vertical axes, machine parts can start moving accidentally after the electric cylinder has been released.

Accidental machine movements can lead to serious or fatal injuries.

	Do not remove components from the products Only Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG is permitted to remove components. Contact Beckhoff Service for further information.

Removal of the electric cylinder from the machine

►Allow the electric cylinder to cool down before removing it.

►Remove cables and electrical connections.

►Establish a safe state for the machine.

►Secure the machine against accidental movements by releasing the electric cylinder.

►If lubricants leak out, remove them and clean the working area of the spindle. Further information can be found in chapter Cleaning.

►Loosen the connection of the spindle end with the application and remove all screwed-on connecting elements from the housing. Then remove the electric cylinder.

►Transport the electric cylinder to the workplace or storage place. Further information can be found in chapter Transport and storage.