Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Cleaning method
Protection
type
High pressure water or
steam
Rinse with water
Wipe with cloth
Vacuum
cleaner
Yes
i
.
Yes.
Yes. With
cleaning deter-
gent, spirit or
isopropyl alco-
hol.
Yes
Foundry
Prime
Cleaning detergents may
be used. See
.
See
.
i
Perform according to section
Cleaning with water and steam on page 162
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
•
Maximum water temperature: 80° C
Additional cleaning instructions for Foundry Prime robots
Washing detergents
•
Do not use washing detergents containing organic acids, e.g. acetic acid.
•
The washing detergent must be cleansed continuously.
•
The detergent pH value and concentration must be checked regularly.
•
Allowed pH of the washing detergent is 7-10.
1
See
for exceptions.
2
See
for exceptions.
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