Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Note
Rinsing with water is not allowed for a robot with integrated dressing (ID variants).
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
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution and that
the manipulator is
dried afterwards.
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.
Yes
ii
.
Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent or spirit.
Yes
Wash
It is highly recommended
that the water and steam
contains rust preventive,
without cleaning deter-
gents.
No
No
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent, spirit or
isopropyl alco-
hol.
Yes
Clean room
i
Perform according to section
Cleaning with water and steam on page 150
ii
Perform according to section
Cleaning with water and steam on page 150
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
1
See
for exceptions.
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