Cleaning methods
This following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed for ABB
manipulators depending on the protection type.
Cleaning methodProtection
type
High pressure water,
steam or spray
Rinse with waterWipe with clothVacuum
cleaner
NoYes. The water
must contain a cor-
rosion inhibitor and
the manipulator
must also be wiped
with a drying cloth
afterwards.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent
i
or white
spirit.
YesStandard
NoYes. The water
must contain a cor-
rosion inhibitor.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent
i
or white
spirit.
YesFoundry Plus
i
Cleaning agent to be tested on a small surface prior usage on complete manipulator.
Cleaning with water and steam
Instructions for rinsing with water
ABB robots with protection types Standard or Foundry Plus can be cleaned by
rinsing with water (water cleaner).
The following list defines the prerequisites:
• Spray nozzle should be used with minimum 45° spread.
• Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 m.
• Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 700 kN/m
2
(7 bar)
I
• Maximum flow: 20 liters/min
I
• Never point the nozzle at the following positions (example images):
Example of positionPosition
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