3 Maintenance
3.6.2. Cleaning, robot
3HAC022033-001 Revision: K234
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Cleaning with water and steam
Cleaning methods that can be used for ABB robots with protection Standard, Foundry Plus,
Wash, Foundry Prime.
1) Typical tap water pressure and flow
Cables
Movable cables need to be able to move freely:
• Remove waste material, for example sand, dust, and chips, if it prevents cable
movement.
• Clean the cables if they have a crusty surface for example from dry release agents.
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 the robot.
• Always check that all protective covers are fitted to the robot before cleaning!
Never!
• Never point the water jet at connectors, joints, sealings or gaskets!
• Never use compressed air to clean the robot!
• Never use solvents that are not approved by ABB to clean the robot!
• Never spray from a distance closer then 0.4m!
• Never remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning the robot!
Equipment, etc. Note
Vacuum cleaner
Cloth with mild detergent
Water cleaner • Max. water pressure at the nozzel: 700 kN/m
2
(7
bar)
(1)
• Fan jet nozzle should be used, min. 45° spread
• Distance from nozzle to encapsulation: min. 0.4
m
• Flow: max. 20 liters/min
(1)
.
Steam cleaner • Water pressure at nozzle: max. 2,500 kN/m
2
(25
bar)
• Type of nozzle: fan jet, min. 45° spread
• Distance from nozzle to encapsulation: min. 0.4
m
• Water temperature: max. 80° C
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