3.5 Cleaning activities3.5.1 Cleaning, robotWARNINGTurn off all electrical power supplies to the manipulator before entering its workspace.GeneralTo secure high uptime it is important that the robot is cleaned regularly. Thefrequency of cleaning depends on the environment in which the robot works.Different cleaning methods are allowed depending on the type of protection of therobot.NoteAlways check the serial number label for verification of the robot protection type.Cleaning activitiesThese instructions specify allowed cleaning methods for each type of protection.Cleaning methodProtectiontype High pressure water orsteamRinse with waterWipe with clothVacuumcleanerNoYes. It is highly re-commended thatwater contain arust-preventionsolution and thatthe robot be driedafterwards.Yes. With lightcleaning deter-gent.YesStandardCleaning with water and steamCleaning methods that can be used for ABB robots with protection Standard,Foundry Plus, Wash and Foundry Prime.NoteEquipment, etc.Vacuum cleanerCloth 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. 0.4m• Flow: max. 20 liters/min i .Water cleaneri Typical tap water pressure and flowContinues on next page108 3HAC026048-001 Revision: E© Copyright 2006-2013 ABB. All rights reserved.3 Maintenance3.5.1 Cleaning, robot
