ABB IRB 4600 Foundry Prime Product Manual page 193

Additional cleaning instructions for Foundry Prime robots
Washing detergents
Approved cleaners and detergents
All cleaners and detergents must be approved by ABB before use. Contact ABB
Robotics Sales Support to get the latest released list of approved cleaners and
detergents.
Temperature of cleaning bath
Washing without detergent
If the washing is performed without detergent, the water must contain rust inhibitor.
Cables
Movable cables need to be able to move freely:
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• Only washing detergents approved by ABB shall be used.
• The washing detergent must be cleansed continuously.
• The washing detergent must contain rust inhibitor.
• The detergent pH value and concentration must be checked regularly.
• Allowed pH of the washing detergent is maximum 9.0.
• The user must follow the recommendations regarding detergent concentration
and pH value.
• No other additive than water is guaranteed without prior testing or agreement
with ABB. Other additives than water may have a harmful effect on the life
of the robot and its components.
• Recommendations given by the detergent manufacturer for the specific
detergent in question must be followed.
Note
If the pH value or the detergent concentration is varying from its original
specification, it can become very corrosive.
• Maximum temperature <60ºC.
Ambient temperature must not be higher than +45°C.
Note
Make sure that the special Foundry Prime painting of the robot is not broken
during testing, installation, or repair work. Use the touch up kit available for
Foundry Prime (article number 3HAC035355-001) to repair any damages in the
paint.
• Remove waste material, such as sand, dust and chips, if it prevents cable
movement.
• Clean the cables if they have a crusty surface, for example from dry release
agents.
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