NoteEquipment, etc.• 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 cleaner• Water pressure at nozzle: max. 2,500 kN/m 2 (25bar)• Type of nozzle: fan jet, min. 45° spread• Distance from nozzle to encapsulation: min. 0.4m• Water temperature: max. 80° CSteam cleaneri Typical tap water pressure and flowCablesMovable cables need to be able to move freely:• Remove waste material, such as sand, dust and chips, if it prevents cablemovement.• Clean the cables if they have a crusty surface, for example from dry releaseagents.Dos and don'ts!The section below specifies some special considerations when cleaning the robot.Always!• Always use cleaning equipment as specified above! Any other cleaningequipment 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 than 0.4 meters!• Never remove any covers or other protective devices before cleaning therobot!3HAC044266-001 Revision: - 171© Copyright 2013 ABB. All rights reserved.3 Maintenance3.6.1 Cleaning, robotContinued
