Cleaning Of Manipulator - ABB IRB 4400 - 45 Product Manual

3 Maintenance

3.3.4. Cleaning of manipulator

3.3.4. Cleaning of manipulator
General
Depending on the protection class, different methods of cleaning the manipulator are allowed.
This section describes how to clean
Standard version
The protection class is IP54.
The exterior of the robot should be cleaned as required. Use a vacuum cleaner or wipe it with
a cloth. Do not use compressed air and harsh solvents that can damage the sealing joints,
bearings, lacquer or cabling.
Foundry version
The protection class is IP 67, which means that the manipulator is watertight.
Equipment
Steam cleaner
High pressure
water cleaner
Do's and don'ts!
The section below specifies some special considerations when cleaning the robot.
Always!
Never!
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• the Standard version
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the Foundry version
Requirements
• water pressure at nozzle: max. 2500 kN/m
• type of nozzle: fan jet, min. 45° spread
• flow: max. 100 litres/min
• distance from nozzle to encapsulation: min. 0.4 m
• water temperature: max. 80° C
• fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
• max. water pressure on enclosures: 50 kN/m
• flow: max. 100 litres/min
•
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 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!
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(25 bar)
2
(0.5 bar)
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