3 Maintenance
3.3.4. Cleaning of manipulator
3HAC022032-001 Revision: E96
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3.3.4. Cleaning of manipulator
General
Depending on the protection class, different methods of cleaning the manipulator are allowed.
This section describes how to clean
• the Standard version
• the Foundry version
Standard version
The protection class is IP54.
The exterior of the robot should be cleaned as required. Use a vacuum cleaner or wipe it with
a cloth. Do not use compressed air and harsh solvents that can damage the sealing joints,
bearings, lacquer or cabling.
Foundry version
The protection class is IP 67, which means that the manipulator is watertight.
Do's and don'ts!
The section below specifies some special considerations when cleaning the robot.
Always!
• Always use cleaning equipment as specified above! Any other cleaning equipment
may shorten the life of paintwork, rust inhibitors, signs, or labels!
• Always check that all protective covers are fitted to the robot before cleaning!
Never!
• Never remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the robot!
• Never use any cleaning agents, e.g. compressed air or solvents, other than those
specified above!
Equipment Requirements
Steam cleaner • water pressure at nozzle: max. 2500 kN/m
2
(25 bar)
• type of nozzle: fan jet, min. 45° spread
• flow: max. 100 litres/min
• distance from nozzle to encapsulation: min. 0.4 m
• water temperature: max. 80° C
High pressure
water cleaner
• fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
• max. water pressure on enclosures: 50 kN/m
2
(0.5 bar)
• flow: max. 100 litres/min