10.2.2 Cleaning
Procedure
1. Shut down the robot.
2. If necessary, shut adjacent system components down and lock them.
3. Remove enclosures if this is necessary in order to carry out the clean-
ing work.
4. Clean the robot.
5. Fully remove all cleaning agents from the robot.
6. Clean any areas of corrosion and reapply corrosion protection.
7. Install any safety equipment that has been removed.
8. Put back in place any enclosures that have been removed.
10.2.3 Preparing for storage
Procedure
1. Perform a visual inspection of the robot.
2. Remove any foreign bodies.
3. Remove any corrosion.
4. Attach all covers to the robot and check that the seals are correctly in
place.
5. Seal off electrical connections with suitable covers.
6. Seal hose connections by suitable means.
7. Cover the robot with plastic film and seal it at the base frame against
dust.
If necessary, add a desiccant beneath the sheeting.
10.2.4 Concluding work
No concluding work is required.
10.3 Disposal
When the manipulator reaches the end of its useful life, it can be removed
from the system and dismantled, and the materials can be disposed of
properly by type.
The following table provides an overview of the materials used in the ma-
nipulator. All plastic components are marked with a material designation
and must be disposed of accordingly.
Material Subassembly, component Additional information
Metal
Cast alumi-
num
Wrist, arm, link arm, rotat-
ing column
Copper Cables, wires
Cast steel Base frame
Steel Gear units, screws, wash-
ers, metal covers, stops
Electrical parts
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Decommissioning, storage and disposal