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... questions, visit our website at www.irobot.com for more information. If you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. On behalf of people who clean with robots the smarter way to get it done. Don't miss out on your Roomba; Please take a few moments to ... customers and makes enhancements to find out about your experience with your Roomba, to get the best performance from you! we appreciate your Roomba online right now at www.irobot.com/register. Yours for choosing iRobot; Here's to hear from your exclusive benefits! Register your business, ...
... questions, visit our website at www.irobot.com for more information. If you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. On behalf of people who clean with robots the smarter way to get it done. Don't miss out on your Roomba; Please take a few moments to ... customers and makes enhancements to find out about your experience with your Roomba, to get the best performance from you! we appreciate your Roomba online right now at www.irobot.com/register. Yours for choosing iRobot; Here's to hear from your exclusive benefits! Register your business, ...
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... particularly slippery surfaces. The filter traps dust and small particles. When Roomba senses it has picked up the remaining fine particles, dirt, and hair. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 9 Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs. Extremely dark-colored floors may make...scoop up dirt, hair, and debris into the bin. 3 Powerful vacuum picks up a cord or tassel, it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to different floor types. Anti-Tangle system Roomba won't get stuck on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum...
... particularly slippery surfaces. The filter traps dust and small particles. When Roomba senses it has picked up the remaining fine particles, dirt, and hair. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 9 Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs. Extremely dark-colored floors may make...scoop up dirt, hair, and debris into the bin. 3 Powerful vacuum picks up a cord or tassel, it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to different floor types. Anti-Tangle system Roomba won't get stuck on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and linoleum...
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Use this bin when cleaning larger-than the vacuum cleaning bin. Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series High-Capacity Sweeper Bin (optional accessory for everyday cleaning. Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins. The dual action, counter-rotating brushes pick up debris...
Use this bin when cleaning larger-than the vacuum cleaning bin. Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series High-Capacity Sweeper Bin (optional accessory for everyday cleaning. Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with three interchangeable cleaning bins. The dual action, counter-rotating brushes pick up debris...
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... to clean filter* Empty bin Original Vacuum Bin A. Regularly pull out and clean Roomba's front wheel. Regular Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Clean filter compartment Visit www...
... to clean filter* Empty bin Original Vacuum Bin A. Regularly pull out and clean Roomba's front wheel. Regular Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Clean filter compartment Visit www...
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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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......9 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot ...9 Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot 10 Roomba Terminology...10 Roomba Features and Compatibility...13 Roomba Cleaning Behavior and Technology 15 Service Procedure (based on Built-in-Test Failures 17 Charging Accessories...21 Roomba Battery...22 Roomba Power Supply...23 Roomba Home Base...25 Roomba Accessories...27 Roomba Virtual Wall ...28 Roomba Virtual Wall Light House ...30...
......9 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot ...9 Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot 10 Roomba Terminology...10 Roomba Features and Compatibility...13 Roomba Cleaning Behavior and Technology 15 Service Procedure (based on Built-in-Test Failures 17 Charging Accessories...21 Roomba Battery...22 Roomba Power Supply...23 Roomba Home Base...25 Roomba Accessories...27 Roomba Virtual Wall ...28 Roomba Virtual Wall Light House ...30...
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...TEST RESULT ...44 DATA COLLECTION ...45 SUMMARY OF ELECTRICAL CONSTANTS ...46 BUILT-IN-TEST CHART ...47 ROOMBA BLACK BOX ...50 Appendix B : Roomba 500 Series Mobility Test Procedure 53 MOBILITY TEST PROCEDURE ...54 MOBILITY TABLE 3 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (IN MM... 62 VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning 63 Appendix D: Roomba Spare Parts Replacement Instructions 64 Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules 65 Roomba Faceplate Replacement ...69 Roomba Filter Replacement ...70 Roomba Front Wheel Replacement ...71 Appendix E: Roomba Software ...
...TEST RESULT ...44 DATA COLLECTION ...45 SUMMARY OF ELECTRICAL CONSTANTS ...46 BUILT-IN-TEST CHART ...47 ROOMBA BLACK BOX ...50 Appendix B : Roomba 500 Series Mobility Test Procedure 53 MOBILITY TEST PROCEDURE ...54 MOBILITY TABLE 3 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (IN MM... 62 VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning 63 Appendix D: Roomba Spare Parts Replacement Instructions 64 Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules 65 Roomba Faceplate Replacement ...69 Roomba Filter Replacement ...70 Roomba Front Wheel Replacement ...71 Appendix E: Roomba Software ...
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At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be asked to perform routine Roomba maintenance steps to a service center. When ON the CLEAN button will clear the schedules as well). This can be diagnosed over the phone by pressing down the Roomba's SPOT and DOCK simultaneously ... the Customer Service Representation at the service centers, Roomba issues can be done when the robot is complete. Clean out the vacuum bin and vacuum filter.5 2 1 4 3 5 B) If necessary, customer should a customer send the Roomba to resolve the Roomba issue. Clean the cliff sensors under the bumper ...
At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be asked to perform routine Roomba maintenance steps to a service center. When ON the CLEAN button will clear the schedules as well). This can be diagnosed over the phone by pressing down the Roomba's SPOT and DOCK simultaneously ... the Customer Service Representation at the service centers, Roomba issues can be done when the robot is complete. Clean out the vacuum bin and vacuum filter.5 2 1 4 3 5 B) If necessary, customer should a customer send the Roomba to resolve the Roomba issue. Clean the cliff sensors under the bumper ...
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... base with compressed air or cotton bud. See 'Pause Errors'; 'Behavioral Issues' and 'Charging Error' chapters below 04: Roomba Cleaning Remove and empty the vacuum bin and vacuum filter. Clean the main brush, flexible brush and bearings from hair and dirt. Clean drive wheels and front caster. If... the battery is ON, OFF or CHARGING. 03: Incoming Roomba Inspection Perform a visual inspection of hair and dirt. Remove ...
... base with compressed air or cotton bud. See 'Pause Errors'; 'Behavioral Issues' and 'Charging Error' chapters below 04: Roomba Cleaning Remove and empty the vacuum bin and vacuum filter. Clean the main brush, flexible brush and bearings from hair and dirt. Clean drive wheels and front caster. If... the battery is ON, OFF or CHARGING. 03: Incoming Roomba Inspection Perform a visual inspection of hair and dirt. Remove ...
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...R2) • Enhanced mobility system improves room coverage • Light Houses guide Roomba to be scheduled and directed Roomba Terminology Top View RCON Handle User Panel Dirt Detect Charging Socket Vacuum Bin Release "Check Robot" 10 R2) • Replaceable squeegee • Lower ...cleaning (R3 has a ~50% lower sound pressure level and a ~75% lower sound intensity level on hardwood floor vs. Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot The iRobot Roomba 500 series includes the following improvements: • Better reliability, robustness and product life (R3 core robot has a 500% longer ...
...R2) • Enhanced mobility system improves room coverage • Light Houses guide Roomba to be scheduled and directed Roomba Terminology Top View RCON Handle User Panel Dirt Detect Charging Socket Vacuum Bin Release "Check Robot" 10 R2) • Replaceable squeegee • Lower ...cleaning (R3 has a ~50% lower sound pressure level and a ~75% lower sound intensity level on hardwood floor vs. Roomba 500 Series Vacuuming Robot The iRobot Roomba 500 series includes the following improvements: • Better reliability, robustness and product life (R3 core robot has a 500% longer ...
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Bottom View Front Caster Wheel Electrical Contacts (not all models) Side Brush : 300 rpm* Drive Wheel : 80 rpm when driving straight Flapper : 1600 rpm* Main Brush : 1000 rpm* Brush Guard or Wire Bail Vacuum Bin ( with removable filter and squeegee) * rpm is revolutions per minute. These values may vary as battery charge declines Bottom View (bottom chassis + battery + brushes + bin removed) Removable Front Caster Module Removable Side Brush Module Removable Drive Wheel Modules Removable Cleaning Head Module 11
Bottom View Front Caster Wheel Electrical Contacts (not all models) Side Brush : 300 rpm* Drive Wheel : 80 rpm when driving straight Flapper : 1600 rpm* Main Brush : 1000 rpm* Brush Guard or Wire Bail Vacuum Bin ( with removable filter and squeegee) * rpm is revolutions per minute. These values may vary as battery charge declines Bottom View (bottom chassis + battery + brushes + bin removed) Removable Front Caster Module Removable Side Brush Module Removable Drive Wheel Modules Removable Cleaning Head Module 11
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... current analog sensor 1 side-brush current analog sensor 1 main-brush pwm (pulse width modulation) truncation sensor 1 side-brush pwm truncation sensor 1 vacuum pwm truncation sensor 1 spot button 1 home button 1 power button Total 29 Extra Sensors on Base Robot 3.4 and 3.5 2 optical IR binoculars ...
... current analog sensor 1 side-brush current analog sensor 1 main-brush pwm (pulse width modulation) truncation sensor 1 side-brush pwm truncation sensor 1 vacuum pwm truncation sensor 1 spot button 1 home button 1 power button Total 29 Extra Sensors on Base Robot 3.4 and 3.5 2 optical IR binoculars ...
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... pressing DOCK but do not have a Home Base present. sweeps debris into corners 2. sweeps along edge of 35 minutes per room.} c d e Roomba features a 3-stage cleaning system 1. At the specified time, Roomba leaves its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode: Roomba will clean for a maximum of walls and into the vacuum bin 3. Spinning Side brush -
... pressing DOCK but do not have a Home Base present. sweeps debris into corners 2. sweeps along edge of 35 minutes per room.} c d e Roomba features a 3-stage cleaning system 1. At the specified time, Roomba leaves its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode: Roomba will clean for a maximum of walls and into the vacuum bin 3. Spinning Side brush -
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... straight o Spiral - o Wedge Escape - o Dirt Detect - Roomba backs up , turn on the vacuum and next the brushes. 16 Roomba follows along a wall When first started, Roomba goes into wall follow - when dirt is special control of bumper activations. Roomba drives in use. The brushes and vacuum are other behaviors that react to dislodge itself. Normal Cleaning...
... straight o Spiral - o Wedge Escape - o Dirt Detect - Roomba backs up , turn on the vacuum and next the brushes. 16 Roomba follows along a wall When first started, Roomba goes into wall follow - when dirt is special control of bumper activations. Roomba drives in use. The brushes and vacuum are other behaviors that react to dislodge itself. Normal Cleaning...
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... chassis. Ensure motor and pulley string of module is functioning. VACUUM Troubleshooting: Empty vacuum bin and inspect filter for holes. Roomba BiT 15 - Roomba Spare Part : Front Caster and Wheel Replacement Roomba BiT 16 - DEBRIS SENSOR Troubleshooting: Clean debris sensor Roomba Spare Part : Cleaning Head Replacement 18 Roomba BiT 18 - MAIN BRUSH 16 Troubleshooting: Redo test with...
... chassis. Ensure motor and pulley string of module is functioning. VACUUM Troubleshooting: Empty vacuum bin and inspect filter for holes. Roomba BiT 15 - Roomba Spare Part : Front Caster and Wheel Replacement Roomba BiT 16 - DEBRIS SENSOR Troubleshooting: Clean debris sensor Roomba Spare Part : Cleaning Head Replacement 18 Roomba BiT 18 - MAIN BRUSH 16 Troubleshooting: Redo test with...
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...enter this behavior is stuck in vacuum bin Roomba's brushes thump (approximately once per second) on hard floor surfaces or when no tassels or wires are present, try cleaning SIDE BRUSH Module (Appendix C). Vacuum Bin issues Customer observations Vacuum isn't working. ...entered anti-tassel behavior. Most common causes: Something is not picking anything up in the main brushes. Troubleshooting: • VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). The robot may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards in the main brushes. Troubleshooting: ...
...enter this behavior is stuck in vacuum bin Roomba's brushes thump (approximately once per second) on hard floor surfaces or when no tassels or wires are present, try cleaning SIDE BRUSH Module (Appendix C). Vacuum Bin issues Customer observations Vacuum isn't working. ...entered anti-tassel behavior. Most common causes: Something is not picking anything up in the main brushes. Troubleshooting: • VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). The robot may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards in the main brushes. Troubleshooting: ...
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...SUMMARY: (main-brush-stall-current-ok?) PASS mA -1338 min -1400 max -1250 mV 15892 degrees-C 37 SUMMARY: (debris-right?) PASS SUMMARY: (vacuum-current-ok?) PASS mA -143 min -230 max -50 mV 15947 degrees-C 37 SUMMARY: (side-brush-motor-stall?) SUMMARY: (side-brush-current-ok...drive current left forward) PASS SUMMARY: (drive-speed-ok? left / right stall current main brush run current main brush stall current vacuum current side brush run current side brush stall current Internal/external charging recovery current Internal/external charging current Internal/external charging trickle current Min ...
...SUMMARY: (main-brush-stall-current-ok?) PASS mA -1338 min -1400 max -1250 mV 15892 degrees-C 37 SUMMARY: (debris-right?) PASS SUMMARY: (vacuum-current-ok?) PASS mA -143 min -230 max -50 mV 15947 degrees-C 37 SUMMARY: (side-brush-motor-stall?) SUMMARY: (side-brush-current-ok...drive current left forward) PASS SUMMARY: (drive-speed-ok? left / right stall current main brush run current main brush stall current vacuum current side brush run current side brush stall current Internal/external charging recovery current Internal/external charging current Internal/external charging trickle current Min ...
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...Recovery current OK Charging current OK 49 Then briefly stall the side brush motor until DOCK is on left side. Side brush stall. Vacuum current OK. Make sure side brush 19 Side Brush is unobstructed. Wait until DOCK and forwards. SPOT are Side brush turns clockwise..., then turns counterclock wise. Debris detected Debris detected 18 Vacuum No user action. Make sure brush is unobstructed. Brush current OK brush until DOCK is on right side. Plug-in charger available. ...
...Recovery current OK Charging current OK 49 Then briefly stall the side brush motor until DOCK is on left side. Side brush stall. Vacuum current OK. Make sure side brush 19 Side Brush is unobstructed. Wait until DOCK and forwards. SPOT are Side brush turns clockwise..., then turns counterclock wise. Debris detected Debris detected 18 Vacuum No user action. Make sure brush is unobstructed. Brush current OK brush until DOCK is on right side. Plug-in charger available. ...
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..., troubleshoot the side brush module. CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning Check if main brushes are spinning by running the robot with the vacuum bin removed. Remove Brushes and clean them if dirty. Make sure both yellow main brush caps are installed correctly. ...; Verify that might be causing the bumper to avoid stairs, replace robot. 61 CLIFF SENSOR Module inspection and cleaning First determine that Roomba was not started on flat surfaces with compressed air, if available. If problem persists, replace robot. The side brush could block the...
..., troubleshoot the side brush module. CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning Check if main brushes are spinning by running the robot with the vacuum bin removed. Remove Brushes and clean them if dirty. Make sure both yellow main brush caps are installed correctly. ...; Verify that might be causing the bumper to avoid stairs, replace robot. 61 CLIFF SENSOR Module inspection and cleaning First determine that Roomba was not started on flat surfaces with compressed air, if available. If problem persists, replace robot. The side brush could block the...
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Replace if necessary. Make sure rear squeegee is properly installed. VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning Make sure filter is properly installed. Check for wear and tear on both front and rear squeegees. Wipe dust off vacuum bin contacts with finger or pencil eraser. 63
Replace if necessary. Make sure rear squeegee is properly installed. VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning Make sure filter is properly installed. Check for wear and tear on both front and rear squeegees. Wipe dust off vacuum bin contacts with finger or pencil eraser. 63