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... only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. Clean with water. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you need to keep Roomba plugged in when...• To turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba's lights turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use . DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. You will hear...
... only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Charge Roomba overnight before first time use . • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. Clean with water. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you need to keep Roomba plugged in when...• To turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba's lights turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use . DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it . • Use your Roomba frequently. You will hear...
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iRobot Roomba Anatomy Faceplate Infrared Sensor Bin Release Button Bin Power Supply Socket Buttons and Lights (Models 500 - 549) (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light .../Power Button DOCK Button (models 550-599) MAX Button (models 600+) Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Right Wheel Module Bottom View Contact Points for Home Base (selected models) Removable Caster Wheel Left Wheel Module Dirt Detect™ Sensor Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Guard Brush Bearings End Caps Brush Guard Release Tabs 6 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
iRobot Roomba Anatomy Faceplate Infrared Sensor Bin Release Button Bin Power Supply Socket Buttons and Lights (Models 500 - 549) (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light .../Power Button DOCK Button (models 550-599) MAX Button (models 600+) Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Right Wheel Module Bottom View Contact Points for Home Base (selected models) Removable Caster Wheel Left Wheel Module Dirt Detect™ Sensor Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Guard Brush Bearings End Caps Brush Guard Release Tabs 6 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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... 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 Roomba's cliff sensors working less effectively. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 9 Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs. Extremely dark-colored floors may make a clicking noise when anti-tangle...
... 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 Roomba's cliff sensors working less effectively. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 9 Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs. Extremely dark-colored floors may make a clicking noise when anti-tangle...
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... accessory for everyday cleaning. Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Use this bin when cleaning larger-than the vacuum cleaning bin. The dual action, counter-rotating brushes pick up debris, while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust. Cleaning Bins...
... accessory for everyday cleaning. Aero-VacTM Vacuum Cleaning Bin Original Vacuum Cleaning Bin High-Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Use this bin when cleaning larger-than the vacuum cleaning bin. The dual action, counter-rotating brushes pick up debris, while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust. Cleaning Bins...
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... bin *Replace filter every 2 months B. 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 Push down and remove to remove bin. 2 Clean...
... bin *Replace filter every 2 months B. 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 Push down and remove to remove bin. 2 Clean...
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... parts are designed to be removed and cleaned every time you misplace Roomba's brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for the yellow parts. Bearings D. Remove and clean Roomba's brush caps. D o not attempt to easily remove hair from Roomba's yellow brush bearings. If you empty Roomba's bin. Remove brushes and inspect brush bearings regularly. E. Use the included cleaning tool to run...
... parts are designed to be removed and cleaned every time you misplace Roomba's brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for the yellow parts. Bearings D. Remove and clean Roomba's brush caps. D o not attempt to easily remove hair from Roomba's yellow brush bearings. If you empty Roomba's bin. Remove brushes and inspect brush bearings regularly. E. Use the included cleaning tool to run...
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... and debris from Roomba's front wheel. Runtime Errors Roomba Or Roomba says.... Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. Roomba's side wheel is stuck. Ensure Roomba's wheels are dirty or Roomba is not registering obstacles. Start Roomba in place, clean Roomba's side wheels of hair and debris. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series beeps...
... and debris from Roomba's front wheel. Runtime Errors Roomba Or Roomba says.... Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. Roomba's side wheel is stuck. Ensure Roomba's wheels are dirty or Roomba is not registering obstacles. Start Roomba in place, clean Roomba's side wheels of hair and debris. Refer to the chart below to create a smaller cleaning area. 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series beeps...
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... to create a smaller cleaning area. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Ensure Roomba is Error 7. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... Let Roomba cool down for at least one place. 12 beeps A cliff sensor is removed. Roomba's battery is in one hour and try charging again. Please inspect...
... to create a smaller cleaning area. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Ensure Roomba is Error 7. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... Let Roomba cool down for at least one place. 12 beeps A cliff sensor is removed. Roomba's battery is in one hour and try charging again. Please inspect...
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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 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. 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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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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... dark or black surfaces, or for objects that are free from the center of the Side Brush. Roomba may also occur on thick or high-pile carpets. Next remove the Side Brush and thoroughly clean any hair or debris that can be cleaned. This action causes a thumping...technology to slow down as carpet tassels or wires, the brushes will briefly reverse direction to free itself. TIP: F or additional assistance, visit www.irobot.com/support. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 33 When Roomba's brushes encounter items such as it to identify walls and other obstacles...
... dark or black surfaces, or for objects that are free from the center of the Side Brush. Roomba may also occur on thick or high-pile carpets. Next remove the Side Brush and thoroughly clean any hair or debris that can be cleaned. This action causes a thumping...technology to slow down as carpet tassels or wires, the brushes will briefly reverse direction to free itself. TIP: F or additional assistance, visit www.irobot.com/support. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 33 When Roomba's brushes encounter items such as it to identify walls and other obstacles...
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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...
... 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...
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...brushes and bearings. 3 iv. Only if these steps fail to resolve the issue should reset Roomba's charging system by guiding a user through a troubleshooting process. Remove any hair or obstruction from the three wheels. 2 iii. This can be diagnosed over the phone by pressing down the Roomba...customer should a customer send the Roomba to resolve the Roomba issue. 01: Customer Call Depending on Roomba and Home Base with a cotton bud. 1 ii. Clean the cliff sensors under the bumper with alcohol pad (not all models). 4 v. At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be ...
...brushes and bearings. 3 iv. Only if these steps fail to resolve the issue should reset Roomba's charging system by guiding a user through a troubleshooting process. Remove any hair or obstruction from the three wheels. 2 iii. This can be diagnosed over the phone by pressing down the Roomba...customer should a customer send the Roomba to resolve the Roomba issue. 01: Customer Call Depending on Roomba and Home Base with a cotton bud. 1 ii. Clean the cliff sensors under the bumper with alcohol pad (not all models). 4 v. At a minimum, iRobot recommends that the customer be ...
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... Procedure If the initial maintenance steps did not solve the issue, a customer should proceed to return the Roomba, battery and all wheels, and brushes. Look for 10 seconds. Does the flexible brush counter rotate? If during the run, it has an error, record this. 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 the electrical contacts on the chassis, cliff sensors, all ...
... Procedure If the initial maintenance steps did not solve the issue, a customer should proceed to return the Roomba, battery and all wheels, and brushes. Look for 10 seconds. Does the flexible brush counter rotate? If during the run, it has an error, record this. 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 the electrical contacts on the chassis, cliff sensors, all ...
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..., OFF or CHARGING. Appendix A 07: Capture Built-in -Test (BiT) It is complete. 06: Roomba Diagnostics: Built-in -Test Data Use "iRobot Factory Test Client Version 1.1" to capture data in the Roomba. If brushes are in bad shape, insert new brushes with approved accessories (the customer accessories can be done when the robot is ON...
..., OFF or CHARGING. Appendix A 07: Capture Built-in -Test (BiT) It is complete. 06: Roomba Diagnostics: Built-in -Test Data Use "iRobot Factory Test Client Version 1.1" to capture data in the Roomba. If brushes are in bad shape, insert new brushes with approved accessories (the customer accessories can be done when the robot is ON...
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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 sensor 2 wheel-current sensors 1 battery-temp sensor 1 battery-voltage sensor 1 main-brush 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...
...-current sensor 2 wheel-current sensors 1 battery-temp sensor 1 battery-voltage sensor 1 main-brush 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...
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... for a maximum of walls and into the vacuum bin 3. Spinning Side brush - sucks up dust and small particles which is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. Two counter rotating brushes - At the specified time, Roomba leaves its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode: Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to...
... for a maximum of walls and into the vacuum bin 3. Spinning Side brush - sucks up dust and small particles which is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. Two counter rotating brushes - At the specified time, Roomba leaves its cleaning time appropriately. Spot Mode: Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to...
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...in attempt to remove the thread wrapped around the brush. Roomba will sense objects in place, and drive straight o Wall follow mode. Roomba will turn in front of it will reverse direction so as to dislodge itself. Roomba will revert to specific situations o Cliff avoid ... - when dirt is detected it will spin in an outward spiral pattern o Bounce - Roomba drives straight o Spiral - The brushes and vacuum are other behaviors that react to wall-follow - Roomba follows a wall with thin or black objects. Normal Cleaning Behavior In normal cleaning behavior...
...in attempt to remove the thread wrapped around the brush. Roomba will sense objects in place, and drive straight o Wall follow mode. Roomba will turn in front of it will reverse direction so as to dislodge itself. Roomba will revert to specific situations o Cliff avoid ... - when dirt is detected it will spin in an outward spiral pattern o Bounce - Roomba drives straight o Spiral - The brushes and vacuum are other behaviors that react to wall-follow - Roomba follows a wall with thin or black objects. Normal Cleaning Behavior In normal cleaning behavior...