Cleaning Activities; Cleaning The Irb 1300 - ABB IRB 1300 Product Manual

4 Maintenance

4.3.1 Cleaning the IRB 1300

4.3 Cleaning activities

4.3.1 Cleaning the IRB 1300
General
To secure high uptime it is important that the IRB 1300 is cleaned regularly. The
frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the manipulator works.
Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the
IRB 1300.
Special cleaning considerations
This section specifies some special considerations when cleaning the robot.
Cleaning methods
This following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed for ABB
manipulators depending on the protection type.
Protection
type
Standard
IP40
IP67 (option)
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Note
Always verify the protection type of the robot before cleaning.
WARNING
Turn off all electrical power supplies to the robot before starting the 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.
• Do not point the water jet at connectors, joints, sealings or gaskets.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the robot.
• Do not 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
Yes
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Wipe with cloth Rinse with water
Yes. With light No
cleaning deter-
gent.
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
No
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