Instructions for steam or high pressure water cleaning
ABB robots with protection types Foundry Plus, Wash, or Foundry Prime can be
cleaned using a steam cleaner or high pressure water cleaner.
The following list defines the prerequisites:
Cables
Movable cables need to be able to move freely:
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See
Cleaning methods on page 150
Product manual - IRB 1600/1660
3HAC026660-001 Revision: W
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Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 2500 kN/m
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Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
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Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 meters
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Maximum water temperature: 80° C
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Remove waste material, such as sand, dust and chips, if it prevents cable
movement.
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Clean the cables if they have a crusty surface, for example from dry release
agents.
for exceptions.
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