•
Do not use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot.
•
Do not spray from a distance closer than 0.4 m.
•
Do not remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the
robot.
Cleaning methods
This following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed for ABB
manipulators depending on the protection type.
Cleaning method
Protection
type
High pressure water or
steam
Rinse with water
Wipe with cloth
Vacuum
cleaner
No
Yes. 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.
Yes
Standard
Yes
i
.
Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent or spirit.
Yes
Foundry Plus
It is highly recommended
that the water and steam
contains rust preventive,
without cleaning deter-
gents.
i
Perform according to section
Cleaning with water and steam on page 184
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)
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
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
for exceptions.
2
See
for exceptions.
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