ABB IRB 6730 Product Manual page 173

Cleaning methods
This following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed for ABB
manipulators depending on the protection type.
Protection
type
Standard
Foundry Plus
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Cleaning with water
Instructions for rinsing with water
ABB robots with protection types Standard or Foundry Plus can be cleaned by
rinsing with water (water cleaner).
The following list defines the prerequisites:
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Exceptions that can not be rinsed with water: motor cooling fans (option number 3320-1, 3321-1).
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• Do not remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the
robot.
Cleaning method
Vacuum Wipe with cloth
cleaner
Yes Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent
spirit.
Yes Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent
spirit.
Cleaning agent to be tested on a small surface prior usage on complete manipulator.
• Spray nozzle should be used with minimum 45° spread.
• Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 m.
• Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 700 kN/m
• Maximum flow: 20 liters/min
• Never point the nozzle at the following positions (example images):
Position
Joints
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Rinse with water
Yes. The water
must contain a cor-
i
or white rosion inhibitor and
the manipulator
must also be wiped
with a drying cloth
afterwards.
Yes. The water
must contain a cor-
i
or white rosion inhibitor.
1
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Example of position
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High pressure water,
steam or spray
No
No
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