Cleaning Activities - ABB IRB 140 type C Product Manual

3 Maintenance
3.4.1. Cleaning, complete robot

3.4 Cleaning activities

3.4.1. Cleaning, complete robot
General
The protection class of Foundry and Wash versions is IP 67, i.e. the robot is watertight.
Required equipment
Equipment, etc.
May be used on version Foundry and Wash!
Steam cleaner
May be used on version Foundry and Wash!
High pressure water cleaner
May be used on version Cleanroom and
Standard.
Vacuum cleaner
Do's and don'ts!
The section below specifies some special considerations when cleaning the robot.
Always!
Never!
68
•
Always use cleaning equipment as specified above! Any other cleaning equipment
may shorten the life of paintwork, rust inhibitors, signs, or labels!
• Always check that all protective covers are fitted to the robot before cleaning!
• Never point the water jet at bearing seals, contacts, and other seals!
•
Never spray from a distance closer than 0.4 m!
• Never remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the robot!
•
Never use any cleaning agents, e.g. compressed air or solvents, other than those
specified above!
•
Never spray connectors and similar items with a high pressure cleaner!
Note
• Water pressure at nozzle: max.
2
2,500 kN/m (25 bar)
• Type of nozzle: fan jet, min. 45°
spread
• Flow: max. 100 litres/min.
• Water temperature: max. 80° C
• Max. water pressure on enclosures:
2
50 kN/m (0.5 bar)
• Fan jet nozzle should be used, min.
45° spread
• Flow: max. 100 liters/min.
• Cloth with mild detergent
3HAC027400-001 Revision: C