Cleaning methodsThis following table defines what cleaning methods are allowed for ABBmanipulators depending on the protection type.Cleaning methodProtectiontype High pressure water,steam or sprayRinse with waterWipe with clothVacuumcleanerNoYes. The watermust contain a cor-rosion inhibitor andthe manipulatormust also be wipedwith a drying clothafterwards.Yes. With lightcleaning deter-gent i or whitespirit.YesStandardNoYes. The watermust contain a cor-rosion inhibitor.Yes. With lightcleaning deter-gent i or whitespirit.YesFoundry Plusi Cleaning agent to be tested on a small surface prior usage on complete manipulator.Cleaning with water and steamInstructions for rinsing with waterABB robots with protection types Standard or Foundry Plus can be cleaned byrinsing with water (water cleaner).The following list defines the prerequisites:• Spray nozzle should be used with minimum 45° spread.• Minimum distance from nozzle to encapsulation: 0.4 m.• Maximum water pressure at the nozzle: 700 kN/m2 (7 bar) I• Maximum flow: 20 liters/minI• Never point the nozzle at the following positions (example images):Example of positionPositionxx2300001054JointsContinues on next pageProduct manual - IRB 6740 1733HAC085701-001 Revision: A© Copyright 2023 ABB. All rights reserved.4 Maintenance4.6.1 Cleaning the IRB 6740Continued