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
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
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
Cables
Movable cables need to be able to move freely:
•
Remove waste material, such as sand, dust and chips, if it prevents cable
movement.
•
Clean the cables if they have a crusty surface, for example from dry release
agents.
1
See
for exceptions.
Product manual - IRB 760
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