• 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
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
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.Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution.
Yes. With
cleaning deter-
gent approved
by ABB, spirit
or isopropyl al-
cohol.
YesFoundry
Prime
It is highly recommended
that the water and steam
contains rust preventive.
If cleaning detergents are
used they must be ap-
proved by ABB for
Foundry Prime robots.
See Approved
cleaners and
detergents on
page 113.
See Approved cleaners
and detergents on
page 113.
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Perform according to section Cleaning with water and steam on page 112.
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)
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• Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
• Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 meters
• Maximum flow: 20 liters/min
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Typical tap water pressure and flow
Instructions for steam or high pressure water cleaning
ABB robots with protection types Foundry Plus, Wash, or Foundry Prime can be
cleaned using a steam cleaner or high pressure water cleaner.
2
The following list defines the prerequisites:
• Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 2500 kN/m
2
(25 bar)
• Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
• Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 meters
1
See Cleaning methods on page 112 for exceptions.
2
See Cleaning methods on page 112 for exceptions.
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