ABB IRB 1200 - Cleaning Activities; Cleaning the IRB 1200

3.5 Cleaning activities
3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 1200
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the safeguarded space.
General
To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 1200 is cleaned regularly. The
frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the product works.
Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the
IRB 1200.
Note
Always verify the protection type of the robot before cleaning.
Special cleaning considerations
This section specifies some special considerations when cleaning the robot.
• Always use cleaning equipment as specified. Any other cleaning equipment
may shorten the life of the robot.
• Always check that all protective covers are fitted to the robot before cleaning.
• Never point the water jet at connectors, joints, sealings, or gaskets.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the robot.
• Never use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot.
• Do not spray from a distance closer than 0.4 m.
• Do not remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the
robot.
Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Cleaning methodProtection
type
High pressure water or
steam
Rinse with waterWipe with clothVacuum
cleaner
NoNoYes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent.
YesStandard
IP40
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3 Maintenance
3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 1200