ABB IRB 460 User Manual

3 Maintenance
3.5.1. Cleaning, complete robot
1053HAC026660-001 Revision: C
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3.5 Cleaning activities
3.5.1. Cleaning, complete robot
General
The protection class of Foundry and Wash versions is IP 67, i.e. the robot is watertight.
Required equipment
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 point the water jet at bearing seals, contacts, and other seals!
• Never spray from a distance closer than 0.4 m!
• 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!
• Never spray connectors and similar items with a high pressure cleaner!
Equipment, etc. Art. no. Note
May be used on version
Foundry and Wash!
Steam cleaner
- • Water pressure at nozzle: max. 2,500 kN/
m
2
(25 bar)
• Type of nozzle: fan jet, min. 45° spread
• Flow: max. 100 litres/min.
• Water temperature: max. 80° C
May be used on version
Foundry and Wash!
High pressure water cleaner
- • Max. water pressure on enclosures: 50
kN/m
2
(0.5 bar)
• Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45°
spread
• Flow: max. 100 liters/min.
May be used on version
Cleanroom and Standard.
Vacuum cleaner
- • Cloth with mild detergent

ABB IRB 460 Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	IRB 460
Category	Robotics
Language	English