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... keep Roomba plugged in when not in a cool, dry place. • Blue or black batteries should be stored after Roomba has been used. • Yellow batteries should be stored after every use . • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series...
... keep Roomba plugged in when not in a cool, dry place. • Blue or black batteries should be stored after Roomba has been used. • Yellow batteries should be stored after every use . • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series...
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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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... pulse quickly. Roomba's battery can damage the battery. TIP: F or best performance, charge Roomba's battery overnight before each cleaning cycle. Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in a cool, dry place. Waiting several days to maintain Roomba's battery life, visit www.irobot.com/support. When fully charged, Roomba's battery will last...
... pulse quickly. Roomba's battery can damage the battery. TIP: F or best performance, charge Roomba's battery overnight before each cleaning cycle. Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in a cool, dry place. Waiting several days to maintain Roomba's battery life, visit www.irobot.com/support. When fully charged, Roomba's battery will last...
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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. 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 Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery.
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. 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 Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery.
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...that Roomba will not cross. TIP: P oint the iRobot logo towards the opening up to block. TIP: F or best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the floor, etc. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and ...automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. The Virtual Walls can be set to block...
...that Roomba will not cross. TIP: P oint the iRobot logo towards the opening up to block. TIP: F or best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the floor, etc. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and ...automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. The Virtual Walls can be set to block...
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... months. AUTO OFF Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on either side of the cleaning cycle to activate the barrier. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) TIP: P oint ...the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to block. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall ...
... months. AUTO OFF Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on either side of the cleaning cycle to activate the barrier. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) TIP: P oint ...the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to block. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall ...
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... 1 Room 2 Start Roomba here With two Virtual Wall Lighthouses in lighthouse mode, Roomba will use the Lighthouse ..."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 room while it starts in Lighthouse mode or Virtual Wall mode, set by the Mode Selector. When Roomba.... When they are on, a light illuminates on and off automatically as Roomba is cleaning. A Virtual Wall Lighthouse can be used in two modes, ...
... 1 Room 2 Start Roomba here With two Virtual Wall Lighthouses in lighthouse mode, Roomba will use the Lighthouse ..."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 room while it starts in Lighthouse mode or Virtual Wall mode, set by the Mode Selector. When Roomba.... When they are on, a light illuminates on and off automatically as Roomba is cleaning. A Virtual Wall Lighthouse can be used in two modes, ...
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...A longer range will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Range Selector Distance TIP: A void placing Virtual Wall Lighthouses too close to each other, the Home Base, or furniture that Roomba will not cross. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. Place Lighthouse in the center... in three increments: 0-3 ft., 4-7 ft., 7+ ft. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will drain the battery faster. When battery levels are not planning to adjust the length of the door frame. Use the range ...
...A longer range will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Range Selector Distance TIP: A void placing Virtual Wall Lighthouses too close to each other, the Home Base, or furniture that Roomba will not cross. It automatically turns off when Roomba turns off. Place Lighthouse in the center... in three increments: 0-3 ft., 4-7 ft., 7+ ft. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will drain the battery faster. When battery levels are not planning to adjust the length of the door frame. Use the range ...
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... power light is solid to indicate that it is charging, Roomba's "Clean" button pulses amber as described in an area where Roomba has a clear path to dock on a hard level surface and in the "Battery Storage and Charging" section of a stairwell. When Roomba is connected to the power source. Locate the Home Base against... should position the Home Base on its first attempt, it will try again until it from sliding during docking. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 17 If Roomba is completely charged.
... power light is solid to indicate that it is charging, Roomba's "Clean" button pulses amber as described in an area where Roomba has a clear path to dock on a hard level surface and in the "Battery Storage and Charging" section of a stairwell. When Roomba is connected to the power source. Locate the Home Base against... should position the Home Base on its first attempt, it will try again until it from sliding during docking. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 17 If Roomba is completely charged.
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... for selected models) The Wireless Command Center lets you need four "AA" batteries (not included). 1 Make sure Roomba's battery is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. Troubleshooting Light ... You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local...
... for selected models) The Wireless Command Center lets you need four "AA" batteries (not included). 1 Make sure Roomba's battery is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. Troubleshooting Light ... You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local...
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... started, intensely cleaning a local area. Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 19 Button The Remote Control lets ...you remote access to turn Roomba on the Home Base, if present. You...
... started, intensely cleaning a local area. Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 19 Button The Remote Control lets ...you remote access to turn Roomba on the Home Base, if present. You...
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...irobot.com 21 To Change a Schedule 1 Press 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. 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 ...
...irobot.com 21 To Change a Schedule 1 Press 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. 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 ...
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... Err2 3 blinks Err3 5 blinks Err5 6 blinks Err6 7 blinks Err7 Charging Roomba has a Error 2. displays... Charging Roomba has a Error 5. warm. charging error. Push them in and out and confirm that Roomba's battery pull-tab is not registering obstacles. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 charging error. What to tip below ) and try charging...
... Err2 3 blinks Err3 5 blinks Err5 6 blinks Err6 7 blinks Err7 Charging Roomba has a Error 2. displays... Charging Roomba has a Error 5. warm. charging error. Push them in and out and confirm that Roomba's battery pull-tab is not registering obstacles. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 charging error. What to tip below ) and try charging...
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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. 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 To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush.
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. 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 To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush.
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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. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31
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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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... could tumble off a table or shelf. • If the room to iRobot. ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. •... • Follow all operating and use by persons (including children) with a dry cloth only. Do not sit or stand on Roomba, battery, power supply and in the event of bleach, paint, or other power converters will immediately void the warranty. • Use only ...
... could tumble off a table or shelf. • If the room to iRobot. ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. •... • Follow all operating and use by persons (including children) with a dry cloth only. Do not sit or stand on Roomba, battery, power supply and in the event of bleach, paint, or other power converters will immediately void the warranty. • Use only ...