Cleaning Activities; Cleaning The Irb 140 Type C - ABB IRB 140 Product Manual

3 Maintenance

3.4.1 Cleaning the IRB 140 type C

3.4 Cleaning activities

3.4.1 Cleaning the IRB 140 type C
General
To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 140 type C is cleaned regularly.
The frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the product works.
Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the
IRB 140 type C.
Special cleaning considerations
This section specifies some special considerations when cleaning the robot.
Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Protection
type
Standard
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WARNING
Turn off all electrical power supplies to the manipulator before entering its work
space.
Note
Always verify the protection type of the robot before cleaning.
• Always use cleaning equipment as specified. Any other cleaning equipment
may shorten the life of the robot.
• Always check that all protective covers are fitted to the robot before cleaning.
• Never point the water jet at connectors, joints, sealings, or gaskets.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the robot.
• Never use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot.
• Do not spray from a distance closer than 0.4 m.
• Do not remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the
robot.
Cleaning method
Vacuum
cleaner
Yes
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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.
High pressure water or
steam
No
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