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... (optional accessory) to recharge Roomba can damage the battery. • For storage off • To turn OFF. Roomba will light. • To start a cleaning cycle. • To pause Roomba, press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning. • To...battery from Roomba and store in use. • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba...
... (optional accessory) to recharge Roomba can damage the battery. • For storage off • To turn OFF. Roomba will light. • To start a cleaning cycle. • To pause Roomba, press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning. • To...battery from Roomba and store in use. • Recharge Roomba as soon as possible. Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba...
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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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Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. This extensive charge refreshes Roomba's battery and extends the battery life. TIP: F or best performance, charge Roomba's battery overnight before each cleaning cycle. Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in a cool, dry place. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 11 TIP: F or storage off the...
Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. This extensive charge refreshes Roomba's battery and extends the battery life. TIP: F or best performance, charge Roomba's battery overnight before each cleaning cycle. Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in a cool, dry place. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 11 TIP: F or storage off the...
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Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. 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. 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. Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. 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. 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
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...a cone-shaped area which Roomba cannot pass. Note that Roomba will not cross. Use the slider bar to adjust the length of protection around itself, preventing Roomba from getting too close to seven feet long. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 This invisible barrier ...can be used to confine Roomba to block. A higher range will soon need replacement. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. The Virtual Wall also creates a halo of...
...a cone-shaped area which Roomba cannot pass. Note that Roomba will not cross. Use the slider bar to adjust the length of protection around itself, preventing Roomba from getting too close to seven feet long. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 This invisible barrier ...can be used to confine Roomba to block. A higher range will soon need replacement. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. The Virtual Wall also creates a halo of...
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... When an Auto Virtual Wall is on. To save battery power, switch the Auto Virtual Wall to indicate that it needs new batteries. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall power light will... shut off after 135 minutes. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly...
... When an Auto Virtual Wall is on. To save battery power, switch the Auto Virtual Wall to indicate that it needs new batteries. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall power light will... shut off after 135 minutes. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly...
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...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 Home Base. When Roomba has completed cleaning, it will clean the room it is turned... on and off automatically as Roomba is cleaning. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 15 Roomba will use the Lighthouse to navigate back to the next room, and then clean the second room. When ...
...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 Home Base. When Roomba has completed cleaning, it will clean the room it is turned... on and off automatically as Roomba is cleaning. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 15 Roomba will use the Lighthouse to navigate back to the next room, and then clean the second room. When ...
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... you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will drain the battery faster. When battery levels are not planning to the next room. 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...
... you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will drain the battery faster. When battery levels are not planning to the next room. 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...
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... attempt, it will try again until it from sliding during docking. If Roomba is plugged in the "Battery Storage and Charging" section of this manual. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 17 The "Clean" button is a solid green when Roomba is on a hard level surface and in . SCALE 1.000 Home Base Location...
... attempt, it will try again until it from sliding during docking. If Roomba is plugged in the "Battery Storage and Charging" section of this manual. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 17 The "Clean" button is a solid green when Roomba is on a hard level surface and in . SCALE 1.000 Home Base Location...
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...optional accessory for 2 seconds. You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. Troubleshooting Light ... Battery Indicator . . . Roomba spirals approximately three feet in sequence from left to right until the days of the week lights flash... to where it to control only one Roomba. The lights on the Command Center will flash to indicate the pairing has completed, and Roomba will make a two-tone beep. 8 When the Command Center is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series SPOT CLEAN . . ....
...optional accessory for 2 seconds. You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. Troubleshooting Light ... Battery Indicator . . . Roomba spirals approximately three feet in sequence from left to right until the days of the week lights flash... to where it to control only one Roomba. The lights on the Command Center will flash to indicate the pairing has completed, and Roomba will make a two-tone beep. 8 When the Command Center is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series SPOT CLEAN . . ....
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.... . 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. The Remote WILL NOT work when Roomba is pointed at Roomba. The Remote Control, Virtual Walls and Home Base... you conveniently control Roomba's functions. SPOT CLEAN . . . Before using an invisible infrared beam. Roomba spirals approximately three feet in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Remote Control...
.... . 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. The Remote WILL NOT work when Roomba is pointed at Roomba. The Remote Control, Virtual Walls and Home Base... you conveniently control Roomba's functions. SPOT CLEAN . . . Before using an invisible infrared beam. Roomba spirals approximately three feet in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Remote Control...
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... 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. To toggle between the two views, press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons simultaneously for ...to the default 12 hour (AM/PM) format when Roomba's battery is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you 'd like to change the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 21 Roomba's clock will beep to change , press the HOUR and...
... 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. To toggle between the two views, press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons simultaneously for ...to the default 12 hour (AM/PM) format when Roomba's battery is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you 'd like to change the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 21 Roomba's clock will beep to change , press the HOUR and...
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... registering obstacles. charging error. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Likely cause 11 beeps Roomba's bumper is not Error 1. Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheels. If this error occurs when Roomba is removed. If Roomba is in and out and confirm that Roomba's battery pull-tab is circling, clean wheels of hair and debris...
... registering obstacles. charging error. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Likely cause 11 beeps Roomba's bumper is not Error 1. Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheels. If this error occurs when Roomba is removed. If Roomba is in and out and confirm that Roomba's battery pull-tab is circling, clean wheels of hair and debris...
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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 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.
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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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... enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS • Roomba is not a toy. To reduce the risk of power converter. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and...
... enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS • Roomba is not a toy. To reduce the risk of power converter. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and...