3 Maintenance
3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 1600/1660ID
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Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Protection
type
Standard
Foundry Plus
Wash
Clean room
i
ii
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).
The following list defines the prerequisites:
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Note
Rinsing with water is not allowed for a robot with integrated dressing (ID variants).
Cleaning method
Vacuum
cleaner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Perform according to section
Perform according to section
•
Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 700 kN/m
•
Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
•
Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 meters
•
Maximum flow: 20 liters/min
Typical tap water pressure and flow
for exceptions.
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Wipe with cloth
Rinse with water
Yes. With light
Yes. It is highly re-
cleaning deter-
commended that
gent.
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution and that
the manipulator is
dried afterwards.
Yes. With light
Yes. It is highly re-
cleaning deter-
commended that
gent or spirit.
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution.
Yes. With light
Yes. It is highly re-
cleaning deter-
commended that
gent or spirit.
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution.
Yes. With light
No
cleaning deter-
gent, spirit or
isopropyl alco-
hol.
Cleaning with water and steam on page
Cleaning with water and steam on page
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High pressure water or
steam
No
i
Yes
.
It is highly recommended
that the water and steam
contains rust preventive,
without cleaning deter-
gents.
ii
Yes
.
It is highly recommended
that the water and steam
contains rust preventive,
without cleaning deter-
gents.
No
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