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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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... also increases as its length increases, creating a cone-shaped area which Roomba cannot pass. A higher range will soon need replacement. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 Note that Roomba will not cross. Use the slider bar to adjust the length...
... also increases as its length increases, creating a cone-shaped area which Roomba cannot pass. A higher range will soon need replacement. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 Note that Roomba will not cross. Use the slider bar to adjust the length...
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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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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 discharged at a constant 2.2A until the battery is between 15.5 - 18V. If not, replace the battery. (Note : Battery can be 09: Fix or Replace Roomba Replace parts using Built-in-test Fix and module disassembly procedure. The Roomba will run by pressing DOCK and not having a home base present. The runtime...
... are no loose parts o Connect to be discharged at a constant 2.2A until the battery is between 15.5 - 18V. If not, replace the battery. (Note : Battery can be 09: Fix or Replace Roomba Replace parts using Built-in-test Fix and module disassembly procedure. The Roomba will run by pressing DOCK and not having a home base present. The runtime...
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...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.com or Martijn Braam at mbraam@irobot.com). 9 12: Test Home Base (if applicable)...with charged batteries o Clean Virtual Wall (IR emitter) o Check power light (if blinking then batteries are low) o Perform Virtual Wall mobility tests 14: Test Wireless Command Center (if applicable) Appendix B Appendix H Appendix B Test Wireless Command Center with charged batteries 15: Replace Faulty Accessories Replace faulty ...
...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.com or Martijn Braam at mbraam@irobot.com). 9 12: Test Home Base (if applicable)...with charged batteries o Clean Virtual Wall (IR emitter) o Check power light (if blinking then batteries are low) o Perform Virtual Wall mobility tests 14: Test Wireless Command Center (if applicable) Appendix B Appendix H Appendix B Test Wireless Command Center with charged batteries 15: Replace Faulty Accessories Replace faulty ...
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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) • Better vacuum ... Charging Socket Vacuum Bin Release "Check Robot" 10 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 • Anti-tangle technology enables Roomba to clean more rooms • Larger vacuum bin capacity ( R3 has...
... 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) • Better vacuum ... Charging Socket Vacuum Bin Release "Check Robot" 10 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 • Anti-tangle technology enables Roomba to clean more rooms • Larger vacuum bin capacity ( R3 has...
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... front window along bumper. Do not use a black obstacle during test. RCON RECEIVER 9 Troubleshooting : Clean RCON with a cloth. Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 10 - Roomba Spare Part : Battery Replacement Roomba BiT 12 to 7 - BATTERY SENSORS 11 Trouble shooting : Tighten bottom cover. Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 8 - Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement Roomba BiT 9 -
... front window along bumper. Do not use a black obstacle during test. RCON RECEIVER 9 Troubleshooting : Clean RCON with a cloth. Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 10 - Roomba Spare Part : Battery Replacement Roomba BiT 12 to 7 - BATTERY SENSORS 11 Trouble shooting : Tighten bottom cover. Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 8 - Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement Roomba BiT 9 -
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...Voltage Max : Pack voltage exceeds 21.6V for at least 1 minute. o Normal Charge Timeout : 9 hours maximum in recovery charge mode. o Temperature Max : Battery temperature exceeds 60° C for at least 1 minute. Charging LEDs Normal and Recovery Mode : The power LED pulses orange as long as the 9 ... that this does not necessarily mean that current is actually flowing into the battery, the LED pulses orange until an endof-charge condition is detected, such as the robot is off or flashing, replace the Power Supply and test the Roomba and Home Base for charging errors. 24
...Voltage Max : Pack voltage exceeds 21.6V for at least 1 minute. o Normal Charge Timeout : 9 hours maximum in recovery charge mode. o Temperature Max : Battery temperature exceeds 60° C for at least 1 minute. Charging LEDs Normal and Recovery Mode : The power LED pulses orange as long as the 9 ... that this does not necessarily mean that current is actually flowing into the battery, the LED pulses orange until an endof-charge condition is detected, such as the robot is off or flashing, replace the Power Supply and test the Roomba and Home Base for charging errors. 24
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Virtual Wall Troubleshooting • If the Virtual Wall is turned on the Virtual Wall and retest mobility through the beam. • Perform the Virtual Wall Mobility test (Appendix B). 29 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 off or flashing, the batteries are low. Check the batteries and the virtual battery door. When replacing batteries wait 5 seconds between removal and insertion for a full reset.
Virtual Wall Troubleshooting • If the Virtual Wall is turned on the Virtual Wall and retest mobility through the beam. • Perform the Virtual Wall Mobility test (Appendix B). 29 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 off or flashing, the batteries are low. Check the batteries and the virtual battery door. When replacing batteries wait 5 seconds between removal and insertion for a full reset.
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... Customer observations Extended circling around in circles - If the battery 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 fail. Drive Wheel Module issue ... "Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheel" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" + 1 beep (wheel drop error) "Uh...
... Customer observations Extended circling around in circles - If the battery 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 fail. Drive Wheel Module issue ... "Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheel" Customer observations "Uh-Oh" + 1 beep (wheel drop error) "Uh...
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... cool for 10 seconds to do not produce error codes, see Battery and Runtime issues. # of the charge cycle. If problem persists, replace Battery. 1. Charging Error 3 Charging Error 5 Charging FET Failed. Unplug Power Supply from wall and allow it means What to reset Roomba. 2. For charging errors that do 1 blink (when charging) 2 blinks 3 blinks...
... cool for 10 seconds to do not produce error codes, see Battery and Runtime issues. # of the charge cycle. If problem persists, replace Battery. 1. Charging Error 3 Charging Error 5 Charging FET Failed. Unplug Power Supply from wall and allow it means What to reset Roomba. 2. For charging errors that do 1 blink (when charging) 2 blinks 3 blinks...
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This occurs when the battery temperature is no object on top of robot. 2. Move charging setup to a cooler environment and make sure there is over 75°C for 1 second. Charging Error 7 Battery not Cooling. If problem persists, replace Battery and Robot. 1. If problem persists, replace Robot. 40 Most likely the battery thermistor is shorted. 1. Replace Battery. 2. This occurs when the battery doesn't cool within 4 hours. 6 blinks 7 blinks Err6 Err7 Charging Error 6 Battery overheated.
This occurs when the battery temperature is no object on top of robot. 2. Move charging setup to a cooler environment and make sure there is over 75°C for 1 second. Charging Error 7 Battery not Cooling. If problem persists, replace Battery and Robot. 1. If problem persists, replace Robot. 40 Most likely the battery thermistor is shorted. 1. Replace Battery. 2. This occurs when the battery doesn't cool within 4 hours. 6 blinks 7 blinks Err6 Err7 Charging Error 6 Battery overheated.
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..., 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 replace Battery.
..., 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 replace Battery.
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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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... so do not try to take them out.) 4. 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 pull tabs against the body of the Battery. SIDE BRUSH MODULE Replace the 2 screws that retain the new side brush module...
... so do not try to take them out.) 4. 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 pull tabs against the body of the Battery. SIDE BRUSH MODULE Replace the 2 screws that retain the new side brush module...