ABB Robotics IRB 6790 Product Manual page 162

3 Maintenance
3.6.1 Cleaning the IRB 6790
Continued
Cleaning methods
The following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed depending on the
protection type.
Protection
type
Foundry
Prime
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:
I
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:
Additional cleaning instructions for Foundry Prime robots
Washing detergents
1
See Cleaning methods on page 162
2
See Cleaning methods on page 162
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Cleaning method
Vacuum Wipe with cloth
cleaner
Yes Yes. With
cleaning deter-
gent, spirit or
isopropyl alco-
hol.
See
detergents on
page
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
• Do not use washing detergents containing organic acids, e.g. acetic acid.
• The washing detergent must be cleansed continuously.
• The detergent pH value and concentration must be checked regularly.
• Allowed pH of the washing detergent is 7-10.
for exceptions.
for exceptions.
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Rinse with water
Yes.
Washing
162.
Cleaning with water and steam on page
I
High pressure water or
steam
i
Yes .
Cleaning detergents may
be used. See Washing
detergents on page
162.
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2 I
(7 bar)
2
2
(25 bar)
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