3.5 Cleaning activities
3.5.1 Cleaning, robot
WARNING
Turn off all electrical power supplies to the manipulator before entering its work
space.
General
To secure high uptime it is important that the robot is cleaned regularly. The
frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the robot works.
Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the
robot.
Note
Always check the serial number label for verification of the robot protection type.
Cleaning activities
These instructions specify allowed cleaning methods for each type of protection.
Cleaning method
Protection
type
High pressure water or
steam
Rinse with water
Wipe with cloth
Vacuum
cleaner
No
Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
water contain a
rust-prevention
solution and that
the robot be dried
afterwards.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent.
Yes
Standard
Yes
i
. It is highly recom-
mended that water and
steam contains rust pre-
ventive, without cleaning
detergents.
Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
water contain a
rust-prevention
solution.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent or spirit.
Yes
Foundry Plus
i
Perform according to section
Cleaning with water and steam on page 187
Cleaning with water and steam
Cleaning methods that can be used for ABB robots with protection
Standard,
Foundry Plus, Wash and Foundry Prime
.
Note
Equipment, etc.
Vacuum cleaner
Cloth with mild detergent
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