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... a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Waiting several days to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off the...
... a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Waiting several days to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off the...
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...Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy 6 Cleaning Pattern 7 Cleaning Modes 8 Cleaning System 9 Cleaning Bins 10 Battery Storage and Charging 11-12 Optional Accessories 13 Virtual Wall 13-14 Virtual Wall® Lighthouses 15-16 Home Base 17 Wiresless Command Center 18 Remote Control 19 Scheduling Roomba ...(selected models 20-21 Regular Maintenance 22-24 Language Selection Mode (selected models 25 Troubleshooting 26-27 Replaceable Modules 28-32 Frequently Asked Questions 33 Important Safety Instructions 34 iRobot Customer Care 35 For more ...
...Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy 6 Cleaning Pattern 7 Cleaning Modes 8 Cleaning System 9 Cleaning Bins 10 Battery Storage and Charging 11-12 Optional Accessories 13 Virtual Wall 13-14 Virtual Wall® Lighthouses 15-16 Home Base 17 Wiresless Command Center 18 Remote Control 19 Scheduling Roomba ...(selected models 20-21 Regular Maintenance 22-24 Language Selection Mode (selected models 25 Troubleshooting 26-27 Replaceable Modules 28-32 Frequently Asked Questions 33 Important Safety Instructions 34 iRobot Customer Care 35 For more ...
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... for properly. Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in a cool, dry place. TIP: F or best performance, charge Roomba's battery overnight before each cleaning cycle. TIP: R echarge Roomba as soon as possible. When fully charged, Roomba's battery will last for the first time. This extensive charge refreshes Roomba's battery and extends the battery life. Battery Storage and...
... for properly. Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in a cool, dry place. TIP: F or best performance, charge Roomba's battery overnight before each cleaning cycle. TIP: R echarge Roomba as soon as possible. When fully charged, Roomba's battery will last for the first time. This extensive charge refreshes Roomba's battery and extends the battery life. Battery Storage and...
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CLEAN button light Solid red Amber pulse Solid green Quick amber pulse Battery status Battery empty Charging Fully charged 16-hour refresh charge CLEAN/Power Button 12 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to determine the status of two ways: Or Using the Home Base Using the Power Supply Only TIP: W hen Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that it is on. Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging.
CLEAN button light Solid red Amber pulse Solid green Quick amber pulse Battery status Battery empty Charging Fully charged 16-hour refresh charge CLEAN/Power Button 12 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to determine the status of two ways: Or Using the Home Base Using the Power Supply Only TIP: W hen Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that it is on. Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging.
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... you would like to electrical or computer cords, delicate objects on the outside of protection around itself, preventing Roomba from getting too close to block. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 TIP: F or best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the floor, etc. Original Virtual ...an invisible barrier that the width of the barrier. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will not cross. Use the slider bar to seven feet long. TIP: P oint the iRobot logo towards the opening up to adjust the length of the Virtual Wall's beam also increases as...
... you would like to electrical or computer cords, delicate objects on the outside of protection around itself, preventing Roomba from getting too close to block. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 TIP: F or best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the floor, etc. Original Virtual ...an invisible barrier that the width of the barrier. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will not cross. Use the slider bar to seven feet long. TIP: P oint the iRobot logo towards the opening up to adjust the length of the Virtual Wall's beam also increases as...
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...block. When in "Auto" mode, the batteries should last approximately six months. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to indicate that it needs new batteries. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) TIP: P oint the ...arrows on by hand at the beginning of the cleaning cycle to activate the barrier. When battery levels are low, the Virtual ...
...block. When in "Auto" mode, the batteries should last approximately six months. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to indicate that it needs new batteries. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) TIP: P oint the ...arrows on by hand at the beginning of the cleaning cycle to activate the barrier. When battery levels are low, the Virtual ...
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... Lighthouse Virtual Wall 0-3" 0-1.5m 4-7" 1.5-3m 8"+ 3m+ Distance Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Lighthouse Mode In Lighthouse mode, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room-to the next room, and then clean the second room. Lighthouse...™ (optional accessory for recharging. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 15 When Roomba has completed cleaning, it will clean the room it is turned on and off automatically as Roomba is cleaning. When they are on, a light illuminates on and off ....
... Lighthouse Virtual Wall 0-3" 0-1.5m 4-7" 1.5-3m 8"+ 3m+ Distance Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Lighthouse Mode In Lighthouse mode, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room-to the next room, and then clean the second room. Lighthouse...™ (optional accessory for recharging. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 15 When Roomba has completed cleaning, it will clean the room it is turned on and off automatically as Roomba is cleaning. When they are on, a light illuminates on and off ....
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... that Roomba will not cross. When battery levels are not planning to seven feet or longer in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. It blocks an opening up to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning. A longer range will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 ...Series In Virtual Wall mode, place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in the center of the door frame Virtual Wall Mode In Virtual Wall mode, the Lighthouse creates an invisible barrier that could block the beams. Doing so could prevent Roomba from recognizing the...
... that Roomba will not cross. When battery levels are not planning to seven feet or longer in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. It blocks an opening up to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning. A longer range will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 ...Series In Virtual Wall mode, place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in the center of the door frame Virtual Wall Mode In Virtual Wall mode, the Lighthouse creates an invisible barrier that could block the beams. Doing so could prevent Roomba from recognizing the...
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... Base. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 17 Home Base® (optional accessory for selected models) Always keep the Home base plugged in the "Battery Storage and Charging" section of this manual. Original Home Base When Roomba is charging. When Roomba is completely charged. When Roomba connects to the Home Base, the power...
... Base. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 17 Home Base® (optional accessory for selected models) Always keep the Home base plugged in the "Battery Storage and Charging" section of this manual. Original Home Base When Roomba is charging. When Roomba is completely charged. When Roomba connects to the Home Base, the power...
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... to clean, and steer Roomba around your room. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. Roomba spirals approximately three feet in sequence from right to left drive button while installing the fourth battery. 5 Continue holding the ...batteries into the Command Center. 4 Hold down the left (Saturday to dock on , the lights will make a two-tone beep. 8 When the Command Center is powered on from now on the Home Base, if present. Wireless Command Center (optional accessory for 3 seconds or until Roomba is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba...
... to clean, and steer Roomba around your room. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. Roomba spirals approximately three feet in sequence from right to left drive button while installing the fourth battery. 5 Continue holding the ...batteries into the Command Center. 4 Hold down the left (Saturday to dock on , the lights will make a two-tone beep. 8 When the Command Center is powered on from now on the Home Base, if present. Wireless Command Center (optional accessory for 3 seconds or until Roomba is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba...
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... information, visit: www.irobot.com 19 You can use it to where it around your remote for selected models) SPOT Button CLEAN/Power Button Directional Buttons . . . Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Roomba spirals approximately three feet in... the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. Models 500-519...
... information, visit: www.irobot.com 19 You can use it to where it around your remote for selected models) SPOT Button CLEAN/Power Button Directional Buttons . . . Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Roomba spirals approximately three feet in... the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. Models 500-519...
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...change the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. Roomba's clock will beep to confirm that the schedule has been changed. Roomba will switch back to the default 12 hour (AM/PM) format when Roomba's battery is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you 'd like ... and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 When Roomba is disconnected or significantly discharged. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 21 To Change a Schedule 1 Press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons simultaneously...
...change the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. Roomba's clock will beep to confirm that the schedule has been changed. Roomba will switch back to the default 12 hour (AM/PM) format when Roomba's battery is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you 'd like ... and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. 3 When Roomba is disconnected or significantly discharged. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 21 To Change a Schedule 1 Press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons simultaneously...
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... information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Runtime Errors (continued) Roomba Roomba says.... Likely cause 11 beeps Roomba's bumper is discharged. If this error occurs when Roomba is in one hour and try charging again. Roomba's battery is not registering obstacles. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. If Roomba is circling, clean wheels of Roomba to charge. Charging Roomba has a Error 5. Clean...
... information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Runtime Errors (continued) Roomba Roomba says.... Likely cause 11 beeps Roomba's bumper is discharged. If this error occurs when Roomba is in one hour and try charging again. Roomba's battery is not registering obstacles. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. If Roomba is circling, clean wheels of Roomba to charge. Charging Roomba has a Error 5. Clean...
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Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery. To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush. Front caster wheel Bottom cover Battery Cleaning head module Left side wheel module Bin module Side brush with screw Caster housing Right side wheel module Side brush module Chassis Replaceable faceplate 28 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery. To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush. Front caster wheel Bottom cover Battery Cleaning head module Left side wheel module Bin module Side brush with screw Caster housing Right side wheel module Side brush module Chassis Replaceable faceplate 28 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31 Battery Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba's battery. 1 Remove Roomba's side brush screw. 2 Remove Roomba's side brush.
For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31 Battery Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba's battery. 1 Remove Roomba's side brush screw. 2 Remove Roomba's side brush.
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3 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba's bottom cover. 4 Remove Roomba's battery. 5 Reinstall Roomba's battery with the iRobot logo facing up. 6 Replace Roomba's bottom cover and the four screws. 7 Replace Roomba's side brush and the side brush screw. 32 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
3 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba's bottom cover. 4 Remove Roomba's battery. 5 Reinstall Roomba's battery with the iRobot logo facing up. 6 Replace Roomba's bottom cover and the four screws. 7 Replace Roomba's side brush and the side brush screw. 32 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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...iRobot. Product may be protected with a surge protector in mind when setting up spills of severe electrical storms. • Never handle the power supply with any fragile objects. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. ROOMBA BATTERY...the power supply supplied by a person responsible for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS • Roomba is for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or ...
...iRobot. Product may be protected with a surge protector in mind when setting up spills of severe electrical storms. • Never handle the power supply with any fragile objects. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. ROOMBA BATTERY...the power supply supplied by a person responsible for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS • Roomba is for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or ...