Cleaning methodProtection
type
High pressure water or
steam
Rinse with waterWipe with clothVacuum
cleaner
NoYes. It's highly re-
commended to in-
spect the fans for
contamination that
could hinder the air
supply at the regu-
lar cleaning, and
then clean if neces-
sary.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent.
YesIP54 (option)
No
NoNoYes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent, spirit or
isopropyl alco-
hol.
YesClean room
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).
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The following list defines the prerequisites:
• Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 700 kN/m
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(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
Cables
Movable cables need to be able to move freely:
• Remove waste material, such as sand, dust and chips, if it prevents cable
movement.
• Clean the cables if they have a crusty surface, for example from dry release
agents.
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See Cleaning methods on page 108 for exceptions.
Product manual - IRB 920 109
3HAC075721-001 Revision: C
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