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1. How to employ your intelligent floor cleaner Congratulations on purchasing your intelligent floor cleaner bObsweep is now at your service To see Bob at his best please read the Quick Start Guide and this manual thoroughly Welcome to the bObsweep family and happy cleaning Since the following instructions cover both the bObsweep Standard and the bObsweep PetHair models some generalizations are used The characteristics and appearance of your bObsweep may differ slightly from some explanations and pic tures in this manual If you ever have questions or concerns feel free to contact our helpful team at support bobsweep com Contents at a Glance Important Safety Instructions What comes in bObsweep s box bObsweep s Anatomy Get bObsweep Ready to Clean Auto Cleaning and Scheduling Maintaining bObsweep Storing bObsweep Replacing bObsweep s Battery Replacing the Remote s Batteries Troubleshooting bObsweep bObsweep s Home Checkup Guide Warranty Information bObsweep s Cleaning Behavior bObsweep FAQs Important Safety Instructions Basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read ALL instructions before using To protect against electrical shock do not immerse any part of bDObsweep into water or other liquid The mopping attachment is an exception The cloth can be dampened with water before its placement on the mopping attachment Unplug bObsweep from outlet when not in use
2. Not a fan of reading go to http owners bobsweep com or scan this smart phone barcode Trouble Error Code 00 Error code 00 pertains to an issue with Bob s left wheel The issue may simply be a jam in the left wheel or Bob may have an electronic problem that is Keeping his left wheel from moving freely What to do Start by checking the left wheel for jamming use Bob s cleaning tool or compressed air to take out any dust or debris that may be blocking the wheel If this does not solve the problem and Bob still shows an error perform a checkup test to see how the wheels respond to the test Hold up Bob to feel his wheels with your fingers as they run in test mode If you can find no signs of obstruction or damage in the wheel it is likely the case that Bob has an electronics problem and he will need to come in for repair Contact support bobsweep com for assistance Trouble Error Code 01 Error code 01 pertains to an issue with Bob s right wheel The issue may simply be a jam in the right wheel or Bob may have an electronic problem that is keeping his right wheel from moving freely What to do Start by checking the right wheel for jamming use Bob s cleaning tool or a can of compressed air to take out any dust or debris that may be blocking the wheel If this does not solve the problem and Bob still shows an error perform a checkup test to see how the wheels respond to the test Hold up Bob to feel his wheels with your fi
3. and furniture of most shapes and sizes but certain settings may confuse him momentarily Bob might find a way into small spaces or get trapped under some of your furniture but he is good at finding a way out in time Chairs with narrow legs or furniture that is just a bit too low for his infrared bumper sensors may block off some spots you would like Bob to clean Irregularly shaped items such as chairs with circular bottoms might trick his sensors as well Sometimes Bob will attempt to drive up angled surfaces getting stuck for a few minutes before he decides to clean some where else This is because bObsweep wants to cover every spot in the home and will try his hardest to overcome any obstacle As long as he does not show an error message or trouble number on the display allow him to find his way out and con tinue cleaning Observing where Bob s challenges are in your particular setting and if possible spreading adjusting some of the furniture accordingly is the best way to maximize Bob s efficiency Bob loves carpets However certain designs might confuse the infrared sensors bObsweep uses to detect the floor beneath him Dark colors on rugs may confuse him by simulating an edge causing an Error or Trouble Number 4 to pop up on his display As a solution the four sensors on Bob s underbelly may be covered with blindfold stickers With these equipped bObsweep will permanently sense floors underneath him If your rug requires
4. current weekday press the Time Clock three times until the sign for weekdays blink on the screen Press the Adjust Button to set the current day Press OK to save Note Press the OK button to save each setting within 30 seconds otherwise the operation will quit without saving Scheduling Cleaning After setting the current time and day on Bob s station you can program Bob s daily cleaning schedule To set the desired hour digits press Schedule Program once The digits for the hour blink Use Adjust to select the desired hour and press OK to save To select the desired minute digits press Program twice until the digits for minutes blink Use Adjust to set the desired minutes for cleaning to start Press OK to save To schedule Bob s cleaning days press Program three times The sign for each day will flash for 5 seconds and then will stay still This indicates that the corresponding day has been selected for cleaning Use the button to move on to the next day If you want to skip a certain day press the button while the sign is still blinking When all desired days are selected press OK to save If you select a day by mistake and would like to delete it use the station s On Off button to cancel that day You can choose any and all weekdays for cleaning Bob starts his cleaning at the selected time i e 10 20 on all programmed days i e Mo Tu Th Note If Bob s charging stati
5. dustbin or use the cleaning tool to brush it Put the dustbin back when done and make sure it is properly inserted Never wash the dustbin nor fill it with water or any other fluid Filters Three filters are located inside the dustbin s ceiling in order to capture fine particles and allergens and prevent their escape from the dustbin To remove the filters first eject the dustbin then hold the middle of the filter s frame and pull it towards you You will see three layers of filter Mesh filter for larger particles Pre filter or electrostatic filter for fine particles HEPA filter for sub micron particles Brush dust off the filters It is recommended that you change the pre filter and the HEPA filter every 4 6 months depending on the frequency intensity of cleaning There is also a small filter at the back of the dustbin Open the small vent on the back of the dustbin and wash the sponge filter with cold water every once in a while Brushes Re installing the Main Brush Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the brush Undoing the screw releases the left side of the main brush allowing you to take it off To place it back screw the brush back on Bob Cleaning the Main Brush If you see hair yarn debris or dirt on bObsweep s main brush use a pair of scissors and the cleaning tool to clean it Use the cleaning tool to clean the brush from end to end and to remove hair or dust collected around t
6. for a long time 6 My bObsweep won t turn on no matter what do If Bob has not been charging for a long time and does not turn on when pressing the side power button or when placing him on his charging station it s likely that the battery has been drained too low for bObsweep to operate To recharge him unplug the adapter that normally attaches to the charging station and plug it directly into the inlet on Bob s side found above the ON OFF switch Then let bObsweep re charge fully before using again Afterwards you will be able to charge Bob manually or automatically using the docking station If you place Bob on his charging station always make sure to turn him ON first to activate the charging plates on the bottom When bObsweep is charging the battery bars on the display blink 7 Why is my bObsweep beeping If Bob is left ON but he is not cleaning or charging he makes a beeping sound once every five minutes to warn you that his battery is being drained Press the power button on the remote to put bObsweep in standby mode or turn him off completely using the side power button You will have to switch this button ON the next time you want Bob to clean bObsweep also makes this noise when he encounters problems cleaning and needs your assistance In addition to the noise you will see an Error or Trouble Number on the digital display which lets you know why your bObsweep has stopped You can decode this message by consulting t
7. the use of blindfold stickers be sure that Bob will stay away from edges or stairs since he is unable to detect them with the stick ers on If you have a plush carpet with long fibers or fringes Bob s main brush may have trouble turning on them for long Bob s brush is wide and has long bristles that are in constant contact with the sur face he is cleaning While this is an asset for deep cleaning on most surfaces on some carpets this causes Bob to stop due to excessive friction If you see Error 2 or Trouble Number 2 too frequently on Bob s display simply remove his main brush and let him vacuum the carpets while using only his side brush to sweep When mopping extension is attached to Bob he will have a tough time going over elevated transitions or unsmooth surfaces This is because the mopping extension is designed to sit on the floor to allow the mopping fiber to fully rob against it Be sure to remove the mopping extension when you do not need Bob to mop the floors bObsweep FAQs 1 Where can find bObsweep s training videos bObsweep s how to videos can be found at Bob s owners corner http owners bobsweep com 2 How long should Bob s battery last The exact time depends on the type of the surface bObsweep is cleaning as well as the age of the battery Generally the smoother the surface hardwood or tile for ex ample the longer the battery will last When fully charged a brand new Bob
8. usually cleans between 45 to 90 minutes 3 The battery of my bObsweep never seems to charge fully How do know that it is full and ready to clean When bObsweep charges using the wall adapter or charge up station the red bars flash on his digital display Although Bob is fully charged within 4 hours on the stan dard bObsweep you will still see the battery bars blinking On the PetHair model you will also see the word Ready light up on the screen 4 How often should empty the dustbin Bob s dustbin has a 1 L capacity which is three times larger than most advanced robotic vacuum cleaners on the market today Often times this means you will not need to empty the dustbin immediately after a cleaning Depending on the size of the room and the amount of particles piled up bObsweep can perform up to around six cleanings before the dustbin is full Simply remove the dustbin and check to see if emptying is necessary 5 How often should clean bObsweep s brushes Bob s brushes do a lot of work picking up hair and larger debris so it is recommend ed that you clean the main and side brushes every 1 to 4 uses However if you clean them more frequently Bob will be able to store more dirt in his dustbin rather than on his brushes If you notice a thick covering of hair dust and debris on his brushes remove and clean them Remember to clean the interior of bObsweep where the brushes connect to assure they stay in good condition
9. and before conducting mainte nance Do not operate Bob or his charging station if it has been damaged in any way If bObsweep is not working as he should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped in water contact our customer care center at support bobsweep com Do not handle the charger or robotic vacuum cleaner with wet hands use only on dry surfaces Do not use bObsweep outdoors bObsweep is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless under the close supervision of a person responsible for their safety Do not pull or carry the charging station by the cord use the cord as a handle close the door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To un plug grasp the plug not the cord Do not mutilate or incinerate the battery as it will explode at high temperatures Do not attempt to open the charger Repairs should only be carried out by a qual ified customer care center Do not expose the charger to high temperatures or allow moisture or humidity of any kind to come into contact with the charger Do not let Bob pick up toxic materials chlorine bleach ammonia drain cleaner etc Do not let bObsweep pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as ciga rettes matches or hot ashes Do not use Bob to pic
10. another option that is useful when cleaning small spaces It is also very effective when mopping to minimize streaking on tile or hardwood floors 13 My bObsweep is stopping and showing an Error or Trouble Number on the screen how can fix this bObsweep uses an Error Trouble Nr to notify you of the specific reason his work has been interrupted This intelligent self scanning feature allows you to identify the source of the problem quickly An Error Trouble Nr is rarely the sign of a defect and usually has a simple solution Along with the word Error on the standard bObsweep or Trouble Nr on the PetHair model there will also be a number on the center of Bob s screen where Bob s cleaning minutes can regularly be seen from O00 to 09 Each number coincides with a specific issue Bob is having at the time To under stand Bob s language consult the Troubleshooting section of the manual for the cause of the problem as well as its solution 14 What is the best way to clean Bob s wheels To remove the most dirt and dust collected in bObsweep s wheels use the cleaning tool or compressed air to clean the creases of the wheels For more efficient remov al put Bob in Check Up mode found in the Home Check Up Guide section of this manual and test the wheels Clean the sides and bottom of the wheels while they spin for the most thorough clean 15 My bObsweep just stopped while cleaning and the screen went off what to do Like other el
11. ct our helpful support team at support bobsweep com if you have a question or need help with Bob Support and Warranty Warranty information A bObsweep purchased from an authorized seller and used anywhere in the world includes a one 1 year Limited warranty on parts except consumable parts and labor This includes a 6 month battery warranty The warranty does not cover con sumable parts brushes filters mop Additional coverage plans are available for purchase at http www bobsweep com coverageplan Even after bObsweep s warranty is over we will share the maintenance costs with you During the first five years of your purchase we will replace repair bObsweep when needed and subsidize the replacement repair charges The exact amount of our co pay may vary We will cover not less than 25 To receive warranty services you must register bObsweep online You must also keep the original receipt of your purchase To register Bob visit https www bobsweep com warranties bObsweep s cleaning behavior Most of the time bObsweep can be left on one of the Auto cleaning modes without supervision The three AUTO modes set Bob s movements in different patterns that best match the size and layout of his working area Plus he detects dirtier areas that need extra attention as he crosses them and gives them more attention Sometimes Bob may seem to avoid one area or a room for a while but be patient while he searches out dirt part
12. d MODE Cleaning mode PROGRAM Cleaning program rua UV UV lamp Q DOCKING Auto charge gt I START Start Clean an entire floor a medium or a small room Cleaning mode Cleaning program UV lamp Start To use Bob s cover buttons to clean an entire floor a medium or a small room Press MODE QJ AUTO sign will appear on the screen Press PROGRAM fo once twice or three times to choose between modes 1 2 or 3 to indicate the size of your room 1 is for large spaces 2 for medium and 3 for small After you make your selection press START l In mode 1 Bob cleans until the battery falls below 15 In mode 2 Bob works for 30 minutes and stops In mode 3 Bob works for 15 minutes and stops Take Bob back to his charging station or turn him Off after he is done cleaning in programs modes 2 or 3 In program 1 auto mode Bob looks for the station when his battery falls below 15 Choose Bob s movement patterns To use Bob s cover buttons and choose his movement patterns Press MODE QJ twice SPOT sign will appear on the screen Press the PROGRAM button once twice or three times to choose Bob s movement pattern 1 indicates spiral pattern 1 4 mins 2 indicates zigzag pattern 1 4 mins 3 indicates linear pattern along the walls and corners about 10mins Press START Pll Send Bob to charge Press DOCKING on bObsweep PetHair or press MODE QJ 3 tim
13. d put it back in place after reassembling For a comprehensive how to video visit owners bobsweep com Trouble Error Code 04 Bob can not see His ground edge detecting sensors 4 sensors on front and sides of Bob s bottom are blocked or are dirty What to do What kind of flooring are you using Bob on On dark carpet or rug use Bob s blind fold stickers as instructed to resolve the error If the flooring is not dark or patterned turn Bob around and wipe sensors with a clean dry cloth until they are completely clean If the issue persists run a checkup test on bObsweep If Bob needs a change of ground edge detecting sensors contact our support team Alternatively you can change Bob s sensors at home All you need is a new set of ground edge detection sensors and a Philips head screwdriver We have a video that demonstrates the process on Bob s owners corner owners bobsweep com Trouble Error Code 05 Error code 05 means that the wall detecting sensors around the bumper are blocked or are dirty What to do Start by a visual check of the transparent windows on the front bumper If they are too dirty for you to see what is behind them wipe bObsweep s bumper with a clean damp cloth Ensure nothing is jammed under the front bumper tap slowly and cau tiously on the bumper and use compressed air to take out the debris If the issue persists try running a checkup test on Bob If the test shows that the sensors are not
14. dirt or debris while cleaning his dirt sensors will activate the DIRTY sign on the screen will turn to ON and Bob will increase the cleaning intensity of that area Battery To replace the battery Open the battery cover using a screwdriver take the battery out and unplug the connection To install plug back the battery make sure you put it in the correct way and place it back in Tighten the cover using the screwdriver and turn bObsweep around Storing bObsweep bObsweep should not be left unused with his power switched ON for more than one week If you are not using bObsweep for an extended period of time switch him OFF Then unplug the charging station remove Bob s battery and store everything in a dry place at room temperature Do not leave Bob in direct sunlight Troubleshooting bObsweep Likely cause s for Bob s trouble error codes When bObsweep faces an uncomfortable situation he will try to notify you of the issue If Bob ever stops in the middle of his cleaning with the Trouble Nr or Error sign lit on the screen read the two digit code 00 to 09 on the screen Here are the codes the likely cause for the trouble and what to do in case of each code Addi tionally bObsweep is equipped with a self checkup feature to allow you to test the functionality of its various parts and sensors If the problem is not resolved please contact us at support bobsweep com and we will gladly take care of the issue
15. ectronic devices with a CPU computers smart phones etc bObsweep might experience a momentary halt in its operating system You can usually get Bob back to work by simply turning the power button on its side OFF and ON again If this does not solve the issue Bob might need a restart You can restart him by plug ging the power adapter directly to the inlet on its side 16 have a question and need to contact bObsweep s support team Need help with Bob Our devoted team is ready to help you You can reach us by phone or e mail Call us toll free 1 888 549 8847 for support in Canada and the United States Or email us at support bobsweep com Our goal is to get back to you within a day To order parts or for Bob s how to videos repair videos troubleshooting videos and to connect with your extended bObsweep family members and fellow Bob owners visit Bob s owners corner at http owners bobsweep com b bsweep
16. es The red battery sign with three full bars will appear on Bob s screen Press START Pll bObsweep will start looking for his charging station Switch the UV light On Off The UV light is turned On by default every time you switch bObsweep on Press UV O to turn the UV light Off or back On Do not look directly into the UV light while On Remote Control The remote control works at an average distance of 10 feet It has to be pointed directly at bObsweep with no obstacle blocking the signal bObsweep s remote has the following buttons Auto Wall Corners UV Navigation Arrows Pause Power Puts Bob in standby mode To put bObsweep in standby mode the power switch on his side must be set to On To fully power off use the On Off button located on bObsweep s side Auto Activates bObsweep s default cleaning mode Walls Corners Sets Bob to follow along the walls and furniture UV Turns the UV light On Off Spot Sets bObsweep to clean using spiral spot cleaning movements Charge Sends Bob to search for his charging station Speed Sets bObsweep s movement to one of his 3 speeds slow medium and fast Arrows Guides bObsweep to move forward backward right or left Hold the button to keep bObsweep moving in the desired direction Releas ing the button will stop him Pause Pauses or un pauses Bob s movement Bob s mopping feature To install Bob s mo
17. he Troubleshooting section of the manual 8 Bob is having trouble finding his charging station Where is the best place to put the station For Bob to find his charging station he needs to face it directly bDObsweep will find his station more easily if it is placed near the perimeter of the room with plenty of space in front so that he may detect the station from afar In order for Bob to dock properly be sure to place the charge up station about 2 inches away from the wall facing outward on a flat surface like hardwood or tile flooring instead of carpet To facilitate Bob s work find a spot for the charging station where Bob has a higher chance of passing through 9 left Bob s brush in for multiple cleans and am having problems removing it If the main or side brushes are difficult to remove it is likely because hair string or other debris have been caught in them and are clogging the areas where they attach to bObsweep You can use scissors to cut the hair wrapped around either brush until you are able to remove it You may need to gently pull the main brush up or down to reach the corners but do not force the brushes out as this can damage them 10 bObsweep is getting stuck under some of my furniture or travelling into areas with wires that tangle up the brush How can stop him from going into these areas bObsweep is determined to cover all the spaces he can find in your home Because of this he might get himself into tr
18. he ends of the brush Do this on a regular basis If cleaning tool is not enough use scissors to cut off any hair wrapped around the brush Re installing the Side Brush When bObsweep is first delivered to you the side brush is not installed Use a dark grey screw from the small plastic bag of screws included inside bObsweep s box to assemble the side brush in place Sensors Cleaning Bob s sensors Dirt and dust on the bottom and side sensors can reduce bObsweep s performance Regular cleaning of the sensors ensures that Bob keeps working at his best Use a soft cloth or a cotton swab slightly moistened with cold water or alcohol to wipe bObsweep s surface around and underneath his belly especially on the bumper and floor detection sensors on Bob s bottom Blindfold Stickers Dark colored carpets or certain patterns can seem like an edge to Bob s infrared sensors If you notice that Bob stops with Error 4 Trouble Nr 4 for Bob PetHair on your carpet you can try blindfolding Bob by covering the 4 floor detection sensors underneath him as shown in the picture below circled The floor detec tion sensors are on the front and sides of Bob s bottom when you turn him around Just make sure Bob is not getting any where near stairs or sharp edges when blindfolded or he can fall Dirt sensors For a more efficient cleaning bDObsweep is equipped with dirt detecting sensors If Bob reaches a spot with a lot of
19. icles in his own way Bobsweep s pattern may look quite different from the way a human would clean he sometimes turns in circles expanding outward to clean a certain spot Or he may go back and forth in the middle of the room zigzagging over a small area Rest assured frequent directional changes are normal for Bob while he changes cleaning modes and algorithms So it is best to let Bob work in his own way even if his movements appear odd Moving bObsweep around manipulating its movements excessively or picking him up will disrupt his cycle If you leave Bob to do the job on his own you will notice the excel lent results when you open the dustbin at the end of the cleaning cycle If you wish to control Bob s movements to cover avoid a certain area we recommend that you only do so using the remote If your rooms are divided by higher ledges than Bob is able to climb you may gently push him over Although Bob is capable of transitioning between rooms and most floor types this does not mean that he always chooses to move onto the next area when he arrives at a transition Bob may appear to be ignoring some spaces or spending too much time in others but rest assured that his algorithms are designed to render an effi cient cleaning job by the end of a full cycle bObsweep s challenges While in most homes bObsweep will fit like a glove in some homes the environment may be a bit challenging to him Bob is designed to fit well with rooms
20. isplay bObsweep Standard s display Uv AUTO SPOT WALL FOLLOW DOCK Oc oro Ge MIN CLEANING a O oI MDE Err Error TROUBLE NR CAPACITY _ ae CHARGING aia ea READY bObsweep PetHair s cover buttons MODE PROGRAM UV DOCKING START Cleaning mode Cleaning program UV lamp Auto charge Start bObsweep Standard s cover buttons Q Pl Cleaning mode Cleaning program UV lamp Start Get bObsweep Ready for Cleaning Charging Station Place the charging station on a hard flat surface not soft carpet Place it next to a wall and leave up to 1 inches of space between the back of the charging station and the wall Make sure there is no obstacle or uneven ground within 2 3 meters 6 9 ft of the front and half a meter 1 5 ft to the sides of the station figure 1 In general Bob s chance for finding the station is directly related to the amount of open space in front and to the sides of it The IR transmitter on the station should be clean without dust or anything else covering it Plug the adapter into the charging station and turn it on The screen on the station lights up Charging Bob Self Charging bObsweep is smart and will automatically search for his charging station when his battery falls below 15 You may also direct bDObsweep to the charging station anytime by pushing the Charge button on the remote If you press an
21. k up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline nor use it in areas where they may be present Do not use bObsweep in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil based paint paint thinner moth proofing substances flammable dust or other ex plosive or toxic vapors Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme usage or temperature condi tions If the liquid gets on skin wash quickly with water If the liquid gets into the eyes flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes Seek medical attention Do not use appliance for other than intended usage as specified in this manual What comes in bObsweep s box bObsweep your intelligent floor cleaner bObsweep s charging station Blo main brush Charging adapter Remote control Screwdriver 2 side brushes Cleaning tool to clean Bob Extra screws amp Blindfold stickers Mop attachment 2 micro fiber cloths for mopping Filter refill Owner s manual quick start guide Bumper stickers Bob s anatomy Top view Bumper Head sensor IR receiver Cover buttons Display Bottom view Charging plates UV lamp Front wheel Side brush holder Battery lid Main brush za w mN i penne TTT Main brush motor Brush holder Wheels On Off switch Charging inlet on Bob s side Dustbin Charging station Remote bObsweep PetHair s d
22. ngers as they run in test mode If you can find no signs of obstruction or damage in the wheel it is likely the case that Bob has an electronics problem and he will need to come in for repair Contact our helpful support team for help Trouble Error Code 02 Error code 02 relates to Bob s main brush and can happen if the main brush can not work freely What to do Open and take out the main brush clean it thoroughly from end to end If you see a congestion in the main brush motor area the square metal part that holds the brush on Bob try to clean it using a sharp ended tool like a pair of tweezers If the con gestion is not easily removable Bob s main brush motor may need to be replaced On shag carpet or rug take out the main brush and allow Bob to vacuum or replace the main brush with Bob s soft bristled Bld brush If the problem persists on hard flooring with clean main brush and no congestion in the brush motor area it is likely the case that Bob has an electronics problem Contact our helpful support team for help Trouble Error Code 03 Error code 03 means that Bob s front wheel is jammed and cannot move freely What to do Depending on the amount of debris congesting the front wheel s passages you may be able to clean the hair using a can of compressed air and Bob s cleaning tool If the congestion is too stiff and not removable from the outside open bObsweep and disassemble the front wheel remove the obstruction an
23. on is unplugged or turned off his schedule will be reset Auto resume Set Bob to re start cleaning when fully charged The auto resume feature is among the unique features that sets bObsweep apart from other robotic vacuum cleaners This feature enables Bob to get back to work as soon as his battery is fully recharged To activate auto resume press the Auto Resume OK button on the station A broom shaped sign lights up on the station s screen This means that Bob is on auto resume and will automatically head back to work when his battery reaches full charge While auto resume is On bObsweep leaves the charging station and begins cleaning EVERYTIME his battery is full To cancel this setting press Auto Re sume OK again to turn it Off When On the auto resume mode will stay in effect until it is turned Off by you or if the charging station is unplugged If bObsweep s Cleaning Schedule arrives as he is being charged he will leave his charging station and start cleaning The fastest way to reset Bob s cleaning sched ule is to unplug his charging station and re plug after 5 minutes as this will erase its memory and put it back to default mode If for any reason bObsweep s battery level falls below 8 he will stop and chirp to inform you of his location Please take Bob and place him on his charging station bObsweep s Maintenance Dustbin Gently push the button on the dustbin to eject it You may wipe the
24. ouble once in a while If he finds his way under a piece of furniture that he can barely fit under he may struggle to get out If there is only one open entrance Bob may take a few minutes to figure out how to escape on his own You will not have to assist him when this happens unless bObsweep stops cleaning and starts beeping 11 Why does Bob start even though did not tell him to clean bObsweep may begin cleaning on his own only if you press the Full Go button or if he is scheduled to clean First look at the display on Bob s charging station If you see a small image of a broom with the word GO to the right side Bob is programmed to start working immediately once his battery fully recharges Click the Full Go button located to the left side of the charge up station s screen to disable this function If this is not the case the next thing to check is bObsweep s cleaning schedule Make sure you have set the correct time on the charging station It is a 24 hour clock so you will need to enter 1 00 if it is 1 AM and 13 00 if it is 1 PM Apply the same rule when programming Bob s weekly cleaning schedule 12 When is a good time to use the circle and zigzag spot functions The circle spot function is best for cleaning a small area with a large amount of dirt or dust It is a great way to target only one area that has become dirty such as a spill that must be swept or mopped in an otherwise clean area The zigzag ppot function is
25. pping extension hold it with its tails facing down Place it be tween the wheels and press it down gently You will hear a click Attach the mop cloth to the holder Once the mop is installed Bob will mop sweep and vacuum simultaneously figure 2 Remove the mopping extension when Bob is cleaning carpets or rugs When mopping is done use both hands to detach the extension Gently press the tails inwards to take it out The mopping cloth can be washed and twist dried manually or in the washing ma chine A spare cloth is provided in your package for your added convenience Auto Cleaning and Scheduling A look at the Charging Station There are 5 buttons on Bob s charging station On Off o E t4 Time Clock OK Auto Resume Schedule Program Select Adjust These buttons are used to program Bob s daily cleaning schedule Setting the Time amp Day 8AM is the default time When turning the charging station On for the first time or after it has been unplugged it shows the default time To set the current time amp day on bObsweep s charging station follow these steps To set current time s hour digits press Time Clock once The digits for the hour will blink Use Adjust to set the current hour Press OK to save To set current time s minute digits press Time Clock twice until the digits for minutes blink Use Adjust to set the current minutes Press OK to save To set the
26. stbin around and check the two metal connections on the bottom of it wipe them clean Look into the bObsweep and clean the metal contact points where the dustbin is inserted in Trouble Error Code 09 Error code 09 generally means that Bob s mainboard is malfunctioning and will need replacement What to do So Bob is in need for surgery Do not worry Bob doctors are an email away Contact us at support bobsweep com We won t rest until Bob is back on his feet bObsweep s Checkup Guide Bobsweep is a sophisticated fellow with a variety of electronic chips and parts Sometimes it can be hard to tell what exactly is wrong with Bob if he is not feeling well or not working the way he used to To make it easy for you to diagnose the real reason behind Bob s odd behavior or reduced productivity we have equipped bObsweep with a simple check up program The checkup procedure is a simple routine that helps you test each part of bObsweep separately You can perform the checkup routine on Bob using this guidebook Put Bob in Checkup Mode Make sure Bob is switched Off using the power switch on his side Hold down the first button on bObsweep s cover from left and switch him On while holding the button down bObsweep will turn on making a short doo doo doo sound and the screen will show a word or a number sign Bob is now in checkup mode Do not press any buttons Test Bob s edge detecting sensors Right after pu
27. test Bob s touch bumper sensors Press on the right and left side of Bob s bumper On bObsweep PetHair the words Dirt and Mins Cleaning light up as a result On bObsweep Standard the words Battery and Error light up If you press the center of the bumper both words ap pear at the same time If any or both signs fail to turn on it is likely that Bob needs a new bumper Test Bob s display Press the first left button on bObsweep one more time Each icon on the screen will light up in a repeating rotation Test Bob s brush motor and vacuum suction Press the far left button on bObsweep one more time until all icons on the screen light up Now press the Program button second button from the left In this mode the brushes start rotating and you will feel air flowing from the back of the dustbin Ignore the signs and numbers on the display in this test mode Test the UV light and Wheels The final step of the checkup tests Bob s UV light and wheels Hold Bob with your hand or lift him off the floor to keep him from running away Then press the third button from the left on Bob s cover Mode button on Bob PetHair UV sign on Bob Standard Wheels drive forward Flip Bob over and you should see the UV lamp light up Press the Mode UV sign on Bob Standard once more Wheels drive backwards and the UV lamp turns Off If everything responds properly Bob s internal parts are working correctly Conta
28. tting bObsweep into checkup mode look at the screen You should see four lights indicating AUTO TIME SPOT and UV bObsweep Standard or TROUBLE NR MIN CLEANING CAPACITY and CHARGING bObsweep PetHair as well as a letter or number in the center of Bob s display lit on the display If all four lights didn t turn ON upon entering the checkup mode flip bObsweep over and clean the edge detecting sensors with a clean cloth Check again to see if the lights will turn ON If the problem persists Bob s sensors may need to be changed Contact us To check the edge detecting sensors lift up bObsweep more than 15cm from the floor You will see that the four lights will turn off Do not press any buttons on bObsweep and continue to the next step Test the wall and obstable detecting sensors Keep bObsweep in the same mode as before Place him back on the floor Use a thick flat and white surface to imitate a wall and drag it around Bob s bumper On bObsweep PetHair the 5 indicators along the top of the display will light up as you move your imitation wall around the bumper On bObsweep Standard the following signs light up on the screen one after an other Third battery bar Second battery bar First battery bar The word Dirty The word Error Test the touch and bumper sensors To move on to this test press the first left button on Bob twice UV on Bob PetHair Mode on Bob Standard The screen will go blank Now you may
29. working as they should contact our sup port team to arrange a repair session for Bob Trouble Error Code 06 Error code 06 points to Bob s touch sensors It is likely that a small piece of debris is stuck under the bumper What to do Check the front bumper slowly tap on it to take the obstacle out Use compressed air to take out dust and debris If the issue persists try running a checkup test on Bob While in the test mode press the corner ends of the bumper until you hear feel a tiny click sound If the bumper is not clicking on the ends it is possible that one or more of Bob s touch sensors has a broken arm and the sensors need to be changed Changing Bob s front bumper or parts of the bumper is an easy task that can be done at home You will need a new bumper and a Philips head screwdriver and of course we have a video that will walk you through the steps owners bobsweep com Trouble Error Code 07 Error code 07 also points to Bob s main brush This time the message means that the main brush is installed incorrectly What to do Open the main brush and put it back in place Make sure the square metal end is well fitted into the square metal part on the main brush holder Trouble Error Code 08 The reason for error code 08 is that Bob s dustbin is not properly installed or that the metal contact points on the bottom of the dustbin are too dirty What to do Take out the dustbin and empty it Turn the du
30. y button while Bob is looking for his charging station he will stop searching and will enter standby Manual Charging On the charging station Place bObsweep directly onto the plugged in charging station Make sure the pow er button on Bob s side is turned On and his charging plates sit directly on top of the station You will know bObsweep is charging when you see the battery bars flashing on the cover screen Using the adapter Plug bObsweep directly using his adapter His power inlet is on the side of his body above the On Off button Charging Time The two digit number on the screen shows how long bObsweep has been charging You can calculate the exact number of minutes Bob has been charging for Multiply the number on the screen by 10 Note that the number starts from O every time Bob is put to charge regardless of how full the battery is For example if the screen shows the number 36 that means Bob has been charging for 360 minutes 6 hours The counter restarts at 100 Even if bObsweep is fully charged you will still see red bars blinking on his digital display screen On bObsweep PetHair the word ready appears on the screen as soon as the battery is full Bob can sit on his charging station for up to 5 non working days You can also remove Bob from his charging station or adapter when he is charged In this case turn Bob Off or he will lose charge Cover Buttons bObsweep PetHair bObsweep Standar

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