Never!
• Never point the water jet at connectors, joints, sealings, or gaskets!
• Never use compressed air to clean the robot!
• Never use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot!
• Never spray from a distance closer than 0.4 meters!
• Never remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the
robot!
Cleaning methods
These following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed for ABB
manipulators depending on the protection type.
Note
Rinsing with water is not allowed for a robot with integrated dressing (ID variants)!
Cleaning methodProtection
type
High pressure water or
steam
Rinse with water
i
Wipe with clothVacuum
cleaner
NoYes. It is highly re-
commended that
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution and that
the manipulator is
dried afterwards.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent.
YesStandard
Yes
ii
.
Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent or spirit.
YesFoundry Plus
It is highly recommended
that the water and steam
contains rust preventive,
without cleaning deter-
gents.
i
Rinsing with water is not allowed for a robot with integrated dressing (ID variants)!
ii
Perform according to section .
Cleaning with water and steam
Instructions for rinsing with water
ABB robots with protection types Standard, Foundry Plus, Wash, or Foundry Prime
can be cleaned by rinsing with water (water cleaner).
1
The following list defines the prerequisites:
•
Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 700 kN/m
2
(7 bar)
I
• Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
• Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 meters
•
Maximum flow: 20 liters/min
I
I
Typical tap water pressure and flow
1
See Cleaning methods on page 186 for exceptions.
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