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3 Maintenance
3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 2600
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Cleaning methods
These following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed for ABB
manipulators depending on the protection type.
Rinsing with water is not allowed for a robot with integrated dressing (ID variants)!
Protection
type
Standard
Foundry Plus
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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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• Never point the water jet at connectors, joints, sealings, or gaskets!
• Never use compressed air to clean the robot!
• Never use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot!
• Never spray from a distance closer than 0.4 meters!
• Never remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the
robot!
Note
Cleaning method
Vacuum Wipe with cloth
cleaner
Yes Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent.
Yes Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent or spirit.
Rinsing with water is not allowed for a robot with integrated dressing (ID variants)!
Perform according to section .
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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
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Maximum flow: 20 liters/min
Typical tap water pressure and flow
for exceptions.
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Rinse with water
Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution and that
the manipulator is
dried afterwards.
Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution.
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High pressure water or
steam
No
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Yes .
It is highly recommended
that the water and steam
contains rust preventive,
without cleaning deter-
gents.
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