Product Manual
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... benefits: • Take advantage of the entire team, thank you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. Here's to get acquainted with your Roomba, to robots that make a difference! Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you for choosing iRobot; we appreciate your Roomba online right now at www.irobot.com/register. Please take a few moments to read this manual and get the...
... benefits: • Take advantage of the entire team, thank you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot. Here's to get acquainted with your Roomba, to robots that make a difference! Dear iRobot Roomba Owner, Thank you for choosing iRobot; we appreciate your Roomba online right now at www.irobot.com/register. Please take a few moments to read this manual and get the...
Service Manual
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... 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 Roomba Wireless Command Center (Base robot 3.4 and 3.5 only 32 Roomba...
... 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 Roomba Wireless Command Center (Base robot 3.4 and 3.5 only 32 Roomba...
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...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 55 ROBOT RCON TEST ...56 VIRTUAL ...cleaning 62 BRUSH & FLAPPER inspection and cleaning 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...
...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 55 ROBOT RCON TEST ...56 VIRTUAL ...cleaning 62 BRUSH & FLAPPER inspection and cleaning 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...
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... from the brushes and bearings. 3 iv. 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. When ON the CLEAN button will clear the schedules as well). At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be asked to perform ... ON, OFF or CHARGING. This can be done when the robot is complete. Remove any hair or obstruction from the three wheels. 2 iii. Only if these steps fail to resolve the issue should reset Roomba's charging system by guiding a user through a troubleshooting process....
... from the brushes and bearings. 3 iv. 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. When ON the CLEAN button will clear the schedules as well). At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be asked to perform ... ON, OFF or CHARGING. This can be done when the robot is complete. Remove any hair or obstruction from the three wheels. 2 iii. Only if these steps fail to resolve the issue should reset Roomba's charging system by guiding a user through a troubleshooting process....
Service Manual
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..., cliff sensors, all wheels, and brushes. IMPORTANT : Before packing and shipping a robot, clear all schedules by running the robot for a few minutes. See 'Pause Errors'; 'Behavioral Issues' and 'Charging Error' chapters below 04: Roomba Cleaning Remove and empty the vacuum bin and vacuum filter. 02: Roomba Return Procedure If the initial maintenance steps did not solve the...
..., cliff sensors, all wheels, and brushes. IMPORTANT : Before packing and shipping a robot, clear all schedules by running the robot for a few minutes. See 'Pause Errors'; 'Behavioral Issues' and 'Charging Error' chapters below 04: Roomba Cleaning Remove and empty the vacuum bin and vacuum filter. 02: Roomba Return Procedure If the initial maintenance steps did not solve the...
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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 life vs. R2) • Replaceable squeegee • Lower standby current drain (R3 takes about 25% longer to discharge its battery than R2) • Voice tutorial demonstrates Roomba... Better vacuum suction (R3 has 133% greater suction vs. R2) • Light touch bumper results in Roomba's bumper to improve docking • Wireless Command Center allows Roomba to clean more rooms • Larger vacuum bin ...
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 life vs. R2) • Replaceable squeegee • Lower standby current drain (R3 takes about 25% longer to discharge its battery than R2) • Voice tutorial demonstrates Roomba... Better vacuum suction (R3 has 133% greater suction vs. R2) • Light touch bumper results in Roomba's bumper to improve docking • Wireless Command Center allows Roomba to clean more rooms • Larger vacuum bin ...
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... small particles which is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. The robot will clean until the battery depletes to 12V. {Note: When using Roomba with Light Houses, Roomba will clean for a maximum of walls and into the vacuum bin 3. sweeps debris into corners 2. At the specified time, Roomba leaves its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode: Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet...
... small particles which is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. The robot will clean until the battery depletes to 12V. {Note: When using Roomba with Light Houses, Roomba will clean for a maximum of walls and into the vacuum bin 3. sweeps debris into corners 2. At the specified time, Roomba leaves its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode: Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet...
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... its bumper o Panic spin - Roomba follows along a wall When first started, Roomba goes into spiral mode (if the 'clean' button is held twice after the robot is stuck (stasis not triggered) or when Roomba moves straight for the first time, Roomba goes into wall follow - When...around the brush. when dirt is activated Roomba will normally do a bounce, but will turn on the vacuum and next the brushes. 16 There is activated for 6 meters without triggering its cleaning in attempt to wall-follow - There are deactivated when Roomba undocks. Roomba drives straight o Spiral - o Wedge ...
... its bumper o Panic spin - Roomba follows along a wall When first started, Roomba goes into spiral mode (if the 'clean' button is held twice after the robot is stuck (stasis not triggered) or when Roomba moves straight for the first time, Roomba goes into wall follow - When...around the brush. when dirt is activated Roomba will normally do a bounce, but will turn on the vacuum and next the brushes. 16 There is activated for 6 meters without triggering its cleaning in attempt to wall-follow - There are deactivated when Roomba undocks. Roomba drives straight o Spiral - o Wedge ...
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...Roomba is observed on thick or high-pile carpets. The robot may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards in the main brushes. Troubleshooting: • CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). • BRUSH & FLAPPER inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). Home Base issues Customer observations Robot...Troubleshooting: • VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). Most common causes: Something is stuck in order to Home Base. 37 Most common causes: Something is stuck in vacuum bin Roomba's brushes thump (approximately...
...Roomba is observed on thick or high-pile carpets. The robot may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards in the main brushes. Troubleshooting: • CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). • BRUSH & FLAPPER inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). Home Base issues Customer observations Robot...Troubleshooting: • VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). Most common causes: Something is stuck in order to Home Base. 37 Most common causes: Something is stuck in vacuum bin Roomba's brushes thump (approximately...
Service Manual
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... bumper with the vacuum bin removed. Remove Brushes and clean them if dirty. Make sure both yellow main brush caps are spinning by running the robot with compressed air, if available. If problem persists, replace robot. CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning Check if main ... recess is spinning properly during runtime. • If not, troubleshoot the side brush module. CLIFF SENSOR Module inspection and cleaning First determine that Roomba was not started on an uneven surface, or a dark surface that could block the cliff sensors if it is stalled....
... bumper with the vacuum bin removed. Remove Brushes and clean them if dirty. Make sure both yellow main brush caps are spinning by running the robot with compressed air, if available. If problem persists, replace robot. CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning Check if main ... recess is spinning properly during runtime. • If not, troubleshoot the side brush module. CLIFF SENSOR Module inspection and cleaning First determine that Roomba was not started on an uneven surface, or a dark surface that could block the cliff sensors if it is stalled....
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Side Brush Module Side brush with Screw Cleaning Head Module Bristle Brush Flapper Brush Brush end caps Brush Bearings Wire Bale Vacuum Bin Module Filter Frame Filter Removable Squeegee Bin Grill Cover (Green, White, Black) Battery Replaceable rubber dust shield Roomba Accessory Spare Parts WCC Battery Door Virtual Wall Battery Door Light House battery door Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules) 1. Turn the robot over and remove side screw brush screw 65
Side Brush Module Side brush with Screw Cleaning Head Module Bristle Brush Flapper Brush Brush end caps Brush Bearings Wire Bale Vacuum Bin Module Filter Frame Filter Removable Squeegee Bin Grill Cover (Green, White, Black) Battery Replaceable rubber dust shield Roomba Accessory Spare Parts WCC Battery Door Virtual Wall Battery Door Light House battery door Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules) 1. Turn the robot over and remove side screw brush screw 65