ABB IRB 6660 Product Manual page 170

3 Maintenance
3.6.1 Cleaning the IRB 6660
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Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Protection
type
Standard
Foundry Plus
i
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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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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Cleaning method
Vacuum Wipe with cloth
cleaner
Yes Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent.
Yes Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent or spirit.
Perform according to section
• 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
• Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 2500 kN/m
• Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
• Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 meters
• Maximum water temperature: 80° C
• Remove waste material, such as sand, dust and chips, if it prevents cable
movement.
for exceptions.
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.
Cleaning with water and steam on page
I
High pressure water or
steam
No
i
Yes .
It is highly recommended
that the water and steam
contains rust preventive,
without cleaning deter-
gents.
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Product manual - IRB 6660
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