ABB IRB 460 Series Product Manual page 137

Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Protection
type
Standard
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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Cables
Movable cables need to be able to move freely:
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Cleaning method
Vacuum Wipe with cloth
cleaner
Yes Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent.
• 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
• 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.
for exceptions.
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3.5.1 Cleaning the IRB 460
Rinse with water
Yes. It is highly re-
commended that
the water contains
a rust-prevention
solution and that
the manipulator is
dried afterwards.
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2
I
3 Maintenance
Continued
High pressure water or
steam
No
I
(7 bar)
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