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3.6 Cleaning activities
3.6.1 Cleaning, robot
General
To secure high uptime it is important that the robot is cleaned regularly. The
frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the robot works.
Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the
robot.
Cleaning activities
These instructions specify allowed cleaning methods for each type of protection.
Protection
type
Standard
Cleaning with water and steam
Cleaning methods that can be used for ABB robots with protection Standard,
Foundry Plus, Wash and Foundry Prime.
Equipment, etc.
Vacuum cleaner
Cloth with mild detergent
Water cleaner
3HAC039838-001 Revision: C
WARNING
Turn off all electrical power supplies to the manipulator before entering its work
space.
Note
Always check the serial number label for verification of the robot protection type.
Cleaning method
Vacuum
cleaner
Yes
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Wipe with cloth
Rinse with water
Yes. With light
Yes. It is highly re-
cleaning deter-
commended that
gent.
water contain a
rust-prevention
solution and that
the robot be dried
afterwards.
Note
•
Max. water pressure at the nozzle: 700 kN/m
i
(7 bar)
•
Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
•
Distance from nozzle to encapsulation: min. 0.4
m
•
Flow: max. 20 liters/min
3 Maintenance
3.6.1 Cleaning, robot
High pressure water or
steam
No
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