ABB IRB 760 User Manual

3.6 Cleaning activities
3.6.1 Cleaning, robot
WARNING
Turn off all electrical power supplies to the manipulator before entering its work
space.
General
To secure high uptime it is important that the robot is cleaned regularly. The
frequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the robot works.
Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of the
robot.
Note
Always check the serial number label for verification of the robot protection type.
Cleaning activities
These instructions specify allowed cleaning methods for each type of protection.
Cleaning methodProtection
type
High pressure water or
steam
Rinse with waterWipe with clothVacuum
cleaner
NoYes. It is highly re-
commended that
water contain a
rust-prevention
solution and that
the robot be dried
afterwards.
Yes. With light
cleaning deter-
gent.
YesStandard
Cleaning with water and steam
Cleaning methods that can be used for ABB robots with protection Standard,
Foundry Plus, Wash and Foundry Prime.
NoteEquipment, etc.
Vacuum cleaner
Cloth with mild detergent
• Max. water pressure at the nozzle: 700 kN/m
2
(7 bar)
i
• Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
• Distance from nozzle to encapsulation: min. 0.4
m
• Flow: max. 20 liters/min
i
.
Water cleaner
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3 Maintenance
3.6.1 Cleaning, robot

ABB IRB 760 Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	IRB 760
Category	Robotics
Language	English