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... 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 ...
... 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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...www.irobot.com 13 Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. Virtual Wall® (optional accessory for selected models) Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that the width of the barrier. Note that Roomba will drain the battery faster.... Wall's beam also increases as its length increases, creating a cone-shaped area which Roomba cannot pass. The Virtual Walls can be set to block an opening you wish to seven feet long. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will soon need replacement.
...www.irobot.com 13 Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. Virtual Wall® (optional accessory for selected models) Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that the width of the barrier. Note that Roomba will drain the battery faster.... Wall's beam also increases as its length increases, creating a cone-shaped area which Roomba cannot pass. The Virtual Walls can be set to block an opening you wish to seven feet long. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will soon need replacement.
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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 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.
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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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...: Replace Faulty Accessories...9 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers...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...
...: Replace Faulty Accessories...9 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers...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...
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... 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 Software & OSMO 71 Appendix F: Battery Test Procedure...72 Appendix G: Power Supply Test Procedure 73 Appendix H: Home Base...
... 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 Software & OSMO 71 Appendix F: Battery Test Procedure...72 Appendix G: Power Supply Test Procedure 73 Appendix H: Home Base...
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... are no loose parts o Connect to be less than 2V. 09: Fix or Replace Roomba Replace parts using Built-in-test Fix and module disassembly procedure. o Battery Voltage drop should be If not, replace the battery. (Note : Battery can be discharged at a constant 2.2A until the battery is between 15.5 - 18V. The runtime should be at 12V. Perform...
... are no loose parts o Connect to be less than 2V. 09: Fix or Replace Roomba Replace parts using Built-in-test Fix and module disassembly procedure. o Battery Voltage drop should be If not, replace the battery. (Note : Battery can be discharged at a constant 2.2A until the battery is between 15.5 - 18V. The runtime should be at 12V. Perform...
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... Center (if applicable) Appendix B Appendix H Appendix B Test Wireless Command Center with charged batteries 15: Replace Faulty Accessories Replace faulty accessories 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers Pack the robot. If a core robot... exchange was necessary, record the new serial number in the service process report 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot The detailed International Service Process Report should be managed monthly and sent Tonia Giesecke at tgiesecke@irobot...
... Center (if applicable) Appendix B Appendix H Appendix B Test Wireless Command Center with charged batteries 15: Replace Faulty Accessories Replace faulty accessories 16: Pack & Record the Serial Numbers Pack the robot. If a core robot... exchange was necessary, record the new serial number in the service process report 17: Monthly Data Report to iRobot The detailed International Service Process Report should be managed monthly and sent Tonia Giesecke at tgiesecke@irobot...
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... 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's features to new users...
... 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's features to new users...
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... Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 11 - WHEEL DROP SENSOR 8 Troubleshooting : Toggle wheels. Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 10 - LEFT & RIGHT WHEEL & ENCODERS 12-14 Trouble shooting : Clean wheels from dirt and hair. Roomba BiT 5 to 14 - Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement 18 Roomba Spare Part : Battery Replacement Roomba BiT 12 to 7 - Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement Roomba BiT...
... Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 11 - WHEEL DROP SENSOR 8 Troubleshooting : Toggle wheels. Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 10 - LEFT & RIGHT WHEEL & ENCODERS 12-14 Trouble shooting : Clean wheels from dirt and hair. Roomba BiT 5 to 14 - Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement 18 Roomba Spare Part : Battery Replacement Roomba BiT 12 to 7 - Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement Roomba BiT...
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... charging errors. 24 Note that this does not necessarily mean that no current can flow into the battery. If the robot's hardware is damaged such that current is actually flowing into the battery, the LED pulses orange until an endof-charge condition is detected, such as the robot is in... as the 9 hour timeout. Waiting/Trickle Mode : The power LED is solid green when the robot is off or flashing, replace the Power Supply and test the Roomba and Home Base for at least 1 minute. Power Supply Troubleshooting Is the Power Supply LED solid green while charging? o Previous ...
... charging errors. 24 Note that this does not necessarily mean that no current can flow into the battery. If the robot's hardware is damaged such that current is actually flowing into the battery, the LED pulses orange until an endof-charge condition is detected, such as the robot is in... as the 9 hour timeout. Waiting/Trickle Mode : The power LED is solid green when the robot is off or flashing, replace the Power Supply and test the Roomba and Home Base for at least 1 minute. Power Supply Troubleshooting Is the Power Supply LED solid green while charging? o Previous ...
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Virtual Wall Troubleshooting • If the Virtual Wall is off or flashing, the batteries are low. Check the batteries and the virtual battery door. Also, choosing a higher range in Virtual Wall than necessary will drain the battery faster. • If Roomba goes through the beam, wipe Roomba's RCON and the infrared field emitter on but the battery status light is turned on the Virtual Wall and retest mobility through the beam. • Perform the Virtual Wall Mobility test (Appendix B). 29 When replacing batteries wait 5 seconds between removal and insertion for a full reset.
Virtual Wall Troubleshooting • If the Virtual Wall is off or flashing, the batteries are low. Check the batteries and the virtual battery door. Also, choosing a higher range in Virtual Wall than necessary will drain the battery faster. • If Roomba goes through the beam, wipe Roomba's RCON and the infrared field emitter on but the battery status light is turned on the Virtual Wall and retest mobility through the beam. • Perform the Virtual Wall Mobility test (Appendix B). 29 When replacing batteries wait 5 seconds between removal and insertion for a full reset.
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...the condition. • If the Robot does not resume normal driving behavior within minutes. circle dance Roomba wiggles or rocks from side to be replaced. • Replace drive wheel modules if fixes fail. Troubleshooting: • In MOST cases, the robot's software will recognize and... (Appendix C). If the battery was recently reset, the robot may need to side Most common causes: Roomba was started on an uneven surface or got stuck on ground • DRIVE WHEEL Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). • Replace drive wheel modules if fixes...
...the condition. • If the Robot does not resume normal driving behavior within minutes. circle dance Roomba wiggles or rocks from side to be replaced. • Replace drive wheel modules if fixes fail. Troubleshooting: • In MOST cases, the robot's software will recognize and... (Appendix C). If the battery was recently reset, the robot may need to side Most common causes: Roomba was started on an uneven surface or got stuck on ground • DRIVE WHEEL Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). • Replace drive wheel modules if fixes...
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... it means What to do not produce error codes, see Battery and Runtime issues. # of the charge cycle. Replace Power Supply if problem persists. 39 Re-install battery and securely tighten all models Robot Says What it to ensure good contact with Roomba. 6. Roomba 500 Series Charging Errors CLEAN/POWER light flashes orange and blinks...
... it means What to do not produce error codes, see Battery and Runtime issues. # of the charge cycle. Replace Power Supply if problem persists. 39 Re-install battery and securely tighten all models Robot Says What it to ensure good contact with Roomba. 6. Roomba 500 Series Charging Errors CLEAN/POWER light flashes orange and blinks...
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Most likely the battery thermistor is no object on top of robot. 2. If problem persists, replace Robot. 40 Charging Error 7 Battery not Cooling. This occurs when the battery doesn't cool within 4 hours. Move charging setup to a cooler environment and make sure there is shorted. 1. If problem persists, replace Battery and Robot. 1. This occurs when the battery temperature is over 75°C for 1 second. Replace Battery. 2. 6 blinks 7 blinks Err6 Err7 Charging Error 6 Battery overheated.
Most likely the battery thermistor is no object on top of robot. 2. If problem persists, replace Robot. 40 Charging Error 7 Battery not Cooling. This occurs when the battery doesn't cool within 4 hours. Move charging setup to a cooler environment and make sure there is shorted. 1. If problem persists, replace Battery and Robot. 1. This occurs when the battery temperature is over 75°C for 1 second. Replace Battery. 2. 6 blinks 7 blinks Err6 Err7 Charging Error 6 Battery overheated.
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... Base, and Power Supply o If "CLEAN/POWER" light on Robot does not start pulsing (it is ok if light is dim), replace Robot, Home Base, and Power Supply • Unplug Power Supply from Roomba and plug Power Supply directly into Home Base o If "Power" light on Home Base does not come on... on Home Base does not come on wiggle robot for a better connection or move Home Base to a different floor surface (hard surfaces work best) Replace Robot and Home Base if Home Base's "Docked" light still does not turn on • Charge battery for 16 hours o If runtime does not improve...
... Base, and Power Supply o If "CLEAN/POWER" light on Robot does not start pulsing (it is ok if light is dim), replace Robot, Home Base, and Power Supply • Unplug Power Supply from Roomba and plug Power Supply directly into Home Base o If "Power" light on Home Base does not come on... on Home Base does not come on wiggle robot for a better connection or move Home Base to a different floor surface (hard surfaces work best) Replace Robot and Home Base if Home Base's "Docked" light still does not turn on • Charge battery for 16 hours o If runtime does not improve...
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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 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.
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... side brush module. Remove Roomba's side brush module. Install Roomba's new side brush module. Replace the 2 screws that retain the side brush module. 66 Remove spinning side brush 3. Remove Roomba's base cover and set aside BATTERY MODULE Remove Battery by lifting the pull tabs. Replace with new Battery using pull tabs. Press...
... side brush module. Remove Roomba's side brush module. Install Roomba's new side brush module. Replace the 2 screws that retain the side brush module. 66 Remove spinning side brush 3. Remove Roomba's base cover and set aside BATTERY MODULE Remove Battery by lifting the pull tabs. Replace with new Battery using pull tabs. Press...