Vacuum Cleaning Robot
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1. Vacuum Cleaning Bin High Capacity Sweeper Bin 10 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 10 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu gi HIT os iRobot Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery Roomba s battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles if cared for properly Battery Life To extend the battery life iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in For more details on how to maintain Roomba s battery life visit www irobot com support TIP Recharge Roomba as soon as possible Waiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery TIP For storage off the power supply remove the battery from Roomba and store in a cool dry place Cleaning Time You should fully charge Roomba s battery before each cleaning cycle When fully charged Roomba s battery will last for at least one full clean cycle 16 Hour Refresh Charge If Roomba has been left off the power supply or Home Base for an extended period Roomba will initiate a special 16 hour charge cycle This extensive charge refreshes Roomba s battery and extends the battery life While charging Roomba s Clean button will pulse quickly Note For best results do not interrupt this Refresh Charge TIP For best performance charge Roomba s battery overnight before using Roomba for the first time For more detailed information visit www irobot com 112. Interface Dirt Detect CLEAN Power SPOT DOCK Button CLEAN Power DOCK Button varies by model Button Bottom View Brush Cliff Sensor Contact Points Bearings Openings for Home Base Flexible selected Brush Edge Cleaning No models Main a Side Brush Removable Brush SAMAH Ik JE Caster Wheel t End Caps Right Wheel 3 H Left Wheel Module Oo Module Brush P B 5 i HL Dirt Detect Sensor Brush Guard Release Tabs 6 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 6 23 06 2011 3 57 PM 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 7 D 23 06 2011 3 57 Pm iRobot Cleaning Pattern Roomba is a robot that cleans floors differently than the way most people clean their floors Roomba uses its robot intelligence to efficiently clean the whole floor under and around furniture and along walls Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to use its various cleaning behaviors Spiraling Roomba uses a spiral motion to clean a concentrated area Wall Following Roomba uses this technique to clean the full perimeter of the room and navigate around furniture and obstacles Room Crossing Roomba crisscrosses the room to ensure full cleaning coverage STAIRS CT Dirt Detection When Roomba senses dirt the blue Dirt Detect light is lit and Roomba cleans more
3. 2 While holding CLOCK use the DAY HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the correct time Release CLOCK Roomba will beep to indicate that the time has been set Setting a Schedule You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day up to seven times per week You must set the time before setting a schedule e To set a schedule e Press and hold SCHEDULE 2 While holding SCHEDULE use the DAY HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the schedule Release SCHEDULE Roomba will beep to indicate that the schedule has been set Viewing and Deleting Schedules To view Roomba s scheduled cleaning times Press and hold SCHEDULE 2 While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba s scheduled cleaning times Release SCHEDULE For more detailed information visit www irobot com 19 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 19 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu iRobot To Delete a Schedule Press and hold SCHEDULE 2 While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba s scheduled cleaning times When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you d like to delete press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time 4 Release SCHEDULE To Change a Schedule amp D Press and hold SCHEDULE amp 2 While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba s scheduled cleaning times When Roomba
4. LE 18 ireobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot Owner s Manual www irobot com 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 1 D 23 06 2011 357 Pm 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 2 23 06 2011 3 57 PM HIT gt os iRobot Dear iRobot Roomba Owner Thank you for purchasing an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot You ve joined the millions of people who clean with robots the smarter way to get it done Please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted with your Roomba to get the best performance from your robot If you have any questions visit our website at www irobot com for more information You can also tell us about your experience with your Roomba iRobot listens to our customers and makes enhancements to our robots based on your valued feedback We d love to hear from you On behalf of the entire team thank you for choosing iRobot we e appreciate your business feedback and loyalty e Here s to robots that make a difference Yours for less chores and more life cea a Colin Angle i Chairman CEO and Co Founder p iRobot Corporation 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 3 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu iRobot Important Tips A Before using Roomba the first time you need to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab Charge Roomba overnight before first time use Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off e To
5. 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 11 D 23 06 2011 357 Pm iRobot Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of two ways Using the Home Base Using the Power Supply Only TIP When Roomba is on the Home Base always make sure that the Home Base power light is on Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to indicate that it is charging Use this chart to determine the status of the battery e iRobot Roomba CLEAN button light Battery status Solid red Battery empty Amber pulse Charging Solid green Fully charged Quick amber pulse 16 hour refresh charge CLEAN Power Button 12 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 12 D 23 06 2011 3 57 PM iRobot Virtual Wall optional accessory for all models Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross This invisible barrier can be used to confine Roomba to a particular ILII I room or area and prevent it from getting too close to electrical or computer cords delicate objects on the floor etc The Virtual Walls can be set to block an opening up to seven feet long Note that the width of the Virtual Wall s beam also increases as its length increases creating a cone shaped area which Roomba cannot pass The Virtual Wall also creates a halo of protection around itself preventing Roomba from
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7. from you Should you still need assistance e Visit the iRobot support web site at www irobot com support e Call our customer care representatives at 877 855 8593 iRobot Customer Care Hours e Monday Friday 9AM 7PM Eastern Time e Saturday 9AM 6PM Eastern Time iRobot Customer Care International Visit www irobot com international to amp e Learn hints and tips to improve the performance of your robot gt e Get answers to questions e Download a detailed product manual e Contact your local iRobot distributor All product design and specifications are subjected to change without prior notice If there is any inconsistency between the English and the Chinese version the English version shall prevail For more detailed information visit www irobot com 35 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 35 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm iRobot authorized distributor in Hong Kong Hemertek Homertek HK Ltd smart life Tel 3563 6521 Website www homertek com E mail support homertek com 2009 2010 iRobot Corporation 8 Crosby Drive Bedford MA 01730 All rights reserved I Oo Oo iRobot Roomba Virtual Wall and Home Base are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation Dirt Detect and Lighthouse are trademarks of iRobot Corporation 00054 0310 v2 U S Pat Nos D556 961 6 594 844 6 690 134 6 809 490 6 883 201 6 956 348 7 155 308 7 173 391 7 196 487 7 288 912 7 332 890 7 388 343 7 389 156 7 429 843
8. e a power supply with a damaged cord or plug Charge indoors only e Roomba s power supply may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms e Never handle the power supply with wet hands Always disconnect Roomba from the power supply before cleaning e Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage For more detailed information visit www irobot com 33 iRobot Declaration of Conformity Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Accessories Manufacturer iRobot Corporation 8 Crosby Drive Bedford MA 01730 USA declares that Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner along with Battery Power Supply and the Home Base conform to the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC and EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC Low Voltage tests and EMC tests have been conducted by TUV Rheinland of North America It is further declared that the Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and Accessories conform to the following harmonized European standards Year of CE Marking 2004 EN 60335 1 2002 A11 2004 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 1 General Requirements EN 60335 2 2 2003 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements for Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances EN 60335 2 29 2002 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 29 Particular Require
9. e of walls and scoop up dirt hair The filter traps dust and into corners hair and debris small particles into the bin Floor Surfaces Roomba works on wood carpet tile vinyl and linoleum and adjusts automatically to different floor types Roomba automatically senses stairs and other cliffs Roomba might stall when confronting rounded edges and might slide over particularly slippery surfaces Extremely dark colored floors may contribute to Roomba s cliff sensors working less effectively Anti Tangle system Roomba won t get stuck on cords carpet fringe or tassels When Roomba senses it has picked up a cord or tassel it will automatically stop its main brushes or side brush and try to escape Roomba may make a clicking noise when anti tangle is activated For more detailed information visit www irobot com 9 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 9 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu iRobot Cleaning Bins Roomba is compatible with two interchangeable cleaning bins Vacuum Cleaning Bin The vacuum cleaning bin should be used for everyday cleaning The dual action counter rotating brushes pick up debris while the vacuum sucks up the dirt and dust High Capacity Sweeper Bin optional accessory for all models The high capacity sweeper bin can hold more debris than the vacuum cleaning bin Use this bin when cleaning larger than usual amounts of dirt and dust or when cleaning bigger pieces of debris
10. eft side wheel module Vacuum bin module NK Replaceable faceplate For more detailed information visit www irobot com 27 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 27 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm MEET o L iRobot Faceplate Removal models 500 and above Follow these instructions to remove and install Roomba s faceplate D Remove Roomba s bin Remove Roomba s faceplate by pulling up from the bin The faceplate is secured in several places 28 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 28 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm MMI gt EE OG iRobot Install Roomba s faceplate by inserting the tabs into the appropriate slots and then pushing down firmly on the inside and outsides edges of the faceplate e 0 Reinsert Roomba s bin For more detailed information visit www irobot com 29 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 29 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm ET ro iRobot Battery Removal models 500 and above Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba s battery D Remove Roomba s side brush screw 30 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 30 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm MI gt Toi iRobot Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba s bottom cover aaua 4 le h snarast ROA TONETTE DENA Q Reinstall Roomba s batte
11. from the robot Axle 2 Remove debris from inside the Housing front wheel cavity 3 Remove the front wheel from its housing and clear any hair wrapped around the axle Push firmly on the wheel axle to remove it completely from the wheel 0 Wipe the wheel clean Re install the wheel into the housing and the module into the robot A Front wheels clogged with hair and debris could result in floor damage Clean Roomba s cliff sensors D Wipe all four cliff sensors with a clean dry cloth Cliff Sensor Openings TT TOIL oo For more detailed information visit www irobot com 23 iRobot Language Selection Mode Roomba 500 Series can provide troubleshooting messages in English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Norwegian Finnish Polish Russian Portuguese Japanese Korean and Chinese Roomba s default language is English Setting the Language Q Turn OFF Roomba Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba s lights turn off Press and hold CLEAN until Roomba beeps and says the currently selected language amp 3 Release CLEAN Roomba is now in Language Selection Mode Press CLEAN repeatedly until you hear the desired language Press and hold CLEAN to turn OFF Roomba and confirm the language choice 24 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 R
12. getting too close TIP Point the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to block TIP For best performance place the Virtual Wall on the outside of the doorway you wish to block Manual Virtual Wall A Manual Virtual Wall must be turned on by hand at the beginning of the cleaning cycle to activate the barrier A Manual Virtual Wall and its power light will shut off after 135 minutes UIO 9 When battery levels are low the Virtual Wall power light will blink slowly to indicate that it needs new batteries Auto Virtual Wall When an Auto Virtual Wall is set to Auto mode the power light blinks repeatedly to indicate it is on When battery levels are low the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to indicate MIO that it needs new batteries To save battery power switch the Auto Virtual Wall to Off When in Auto mode the batteries should last approximately six months Battery Installation Two C Alkaline Batteries not included Battery Compartment For more detailed information visit www irobot com 13 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 13 D 23 06 2011 357 Pm gi HIT PIN PEH d iRobot Virtual Wall Lighthouses optional accessory for models 570 and above Virtual Wall Lighthouses turn on and off automatically as Roomba is turned on and off When they are on a light illuminates on the top of the Vir
13. intensely in that area TIP Roomba takes approximately 25 minutes to clean an average room and will pass over the same area of the floor multiple times to ensure total floor coverage TIP For most efficient cleaning clear your floor of clutter and use a Virtual Wall optional accessory to confine Roomba to one room For more detailed information visit www irobot com 7 iRobot Cleaning Modes Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select Roomba has three cleaning modes Clean Mode all models Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Spot Mode all models Roomba will spiral approximately three feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started intensely cleaning a localized area Scheduled Cleaning Mode Models 550 and above When a future cleaning time is programmed Roomba enters Scheduled Cleaning Mode When scheduled to clean Roomba will occasionally flash its next cleaning time to remind you of its schedule At the specified time Roomba leaves its Home Base cleans and then returns to the Home Base to recharge when it s done 8 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 8 D 23 06 2011 3 57 Pm iRobot Cleaning System Roomba features a patented three stage cleaning system Side brush Two counter Powerful vacuum picks up the sweeps along rotating brushes remaining fine particles dirt and edg
14. is stuck Clean Roomba s side wheels of hair and debris Push them in and out and confirm that they both turn freely Start Roomba in a new location Error 9 Tap Roomba s bumper to clean Roomba s bumper is compressed or the bumper sensor is dirty Briskly tap Roomba s bumper 10 20 times to dislodge any debris that may be trapped under the bumper Error 10 Spin Roomba s side wheels to clean Roomba s side wheel is stuck or its bumper is not registering obstacles If Roomba is circling in place clean Roomba s side wheels of hair and debris Push them in and out and confirm that they both turn If not circling in place Roomba may be in an extremely large room Use a Virtual Wall to create a smaller cleaning area Please charge Roomba Roomba s battery is discharged Plug Roomba into the power supply or place Roomba on the Home Base to charge See page 12 For more detailed information visit www irobot com 25 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 25 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm iRobot Charging Errors while charging Roomba Roomba Roomba Likely cause What to do blinks displays says models 550 Confirm that Roomba s battery pull tab is removed 1 blink Charging Roomba s battery is not Remove the bottom cover of Error 1 connected Roomba to remove and re in
15. is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you d like to change press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to change the scheduled cleaning time Release SCHEDULE Roomba will beep to confirm that the schedule has been changed TIP Roomba s clock can be viewed in either the 12 hour AM PM format or the 24 hour format To toggle between the two views press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until Roomba beeps and the clock briefly illuminates indicating the clock format has been switched Roomba s clock will switch back to the default 12 hour AM PM format when Roomba s battery is disconnected or significantly discharged 20 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 20 D 23 06 2011 3 57 Pm HIT gt oe iRobot Regular Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly 1 Remove and empty Roomba s bin after each use Press button and pull to remove bin D Clean Roomba s filter A Clean or replace filter B Clean filter compartment Replace filter every 2 months Visit www irobot com for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance TIP Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every cleaning cycle Regularly pull out and clean Roomba s front wheel TIP If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor empty the bin a
16. ments for Battery Chargers EN 55014 1 2000 A1 2001 A2 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 1 Emission EN 55014 1 1997 A2 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 2 Immunity Product family standard This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 34 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm HE EE iRobot iRobot Customer Care USA If you have questions or comments about Roomba please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer Please visit our web site at www irobot com for support tips frequently asked questions or information about accessories and other iRobot products We would like to hear
17. n the Home Base if present 570 599 D Models Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the amp 600 battery allows Pairing Roomba with the Wireless Command Center Wireless Command Centers are set up to control only one Roomba To pair a Wireless Command Center with a Roomba you need four AA batteries not included Q Make sure Roomba s battery is fully charged 2 Unplug the power supply or remove Roomba from its Home Base 3 Install three AA batteries into the Command Center 0 Hold down the left drive button while installing the fourth battery 5 Continue holding the button for 3 seconds or until the days of the week lights flash in a sequence from right to left Saturday to Sunday Q Install the battery door and place the Command Center on top of Roomba Press and hold the DAY and MINUTE buttons on the Command Center for 2 seconds The lights on the Command Center will flash to indicate the pairing has completed and Roomba will make a two tone beep When the Command Center is powered on from now on the lights will flash in sequence from left to right until Roomba is under control For more detailed information visit www irobot com 17 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 17 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu iRobot Remote Control optional accessory for models 500 and above SPOT Button Directional Buttons Button CLEAN Power Butt
18. nd clean the brushes For more detailed information visit www irobot com 21 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 21 D 23 06 2011 357 Pm iRobot Clean Roomba s brushes A Remove brush guard by lifting both yellow tabs B Remove and clean Roomba s brushes Brush Bearings U U U U 7 jg aa a syl gt SSS Sas AR o Brush Caps 1 TIP When maintaining Roomba look for the yellow parts These parts are designed to be removed and cleaned every time you empty Roomba s bin A Excessive build up of hair can permanently damage Roomba Remove brushes and inspect brush bearings regularly C Remove and clean hair and dirt from Roomba s yellow brush bearings Bearings E Use the included cleaning tool to easily remove hair from Roomba s bristle brush by pulling it over the brush D Remove and clean Roomba s brush caps Alignment Feature A Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings If you misplace Roomba s brush bearings contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 22 23 06 2011 3 57 Pm EST o me panil 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 23 D 23 06 2011 3 57 Pm iRobot Clean Roomba s front wheel Pull firmly on Roomba s front Wheel wheel to remove it
19. omba has successfully connected to the Home Base When Roomba is charging Roomba s Clean button will pulse amber as described in the Battery Storage and Charging section of this manual The Clean button will be a solid green when Roomba is completely charged Home Base Location You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return at the end of a cleaning Oo cycle Locate the Home Base against a wall or other immovable object to prevent it from sliding during docking If Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt it will try again until it docks successfully Area Rug TIP Do not place the Home Base within 4 feet of a stairwell 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 16 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu gi HIT PIN PEH iRobot Wireless Command Center optional accessory for models 570 and above The Wireless Command Center lets you conveniently control Roomba s functions You can use it to turn Roomba on and off schedule Roomba to clean and steer Roomba around your room ES Troubleshooting Light Battery Indicator SPOT Roomba spirals approximately three feet in diameter and then spirals back to where it started intensely cleaning a local area CLEAN Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Models Roomba attempts to dock o
20. on The Remote Control lets you conveniently control Roomba s functions You can use it to turn Roomba on and off and steer it around your room without bending down It also gives you remote access to these commands SPOT Roomba spirals approximately three feet in diameter and then spirals back to where it started intensely cleaning a local area CLEAN amp Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Models 500 519 Roomba enters Spot mode Models 520 599 Roomba attempts to dock on the Home Base if present Models 600 Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows Before using your remote for the first time install 2 AA batteries not included TIP Check that there is a direct line of sight from the Remote Control to Roomba and that the remote is pointed at Roomba A The Remote Control Virtual Walls and Home Base operate using an invisible infrared beam If they are all used in the same area Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate The Remote WILL NOT work when Roomba is near Virtual Walls 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 18 D 23 06 2011 3 57 Pm MMI gt hom iRobot Scheduling Roomba Models 550 and above Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean Press and hold CLOCK
21. oomba500 Manual EN indd 24 D 23 06 2011 3 58 PM iRobot Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two tone uh oh sound followed by a narrated voice The troubleshooting light will also blink Refer to the chart below to resolve Roomba s problem If the problem is not resolved visit www irobot com support Tip To repeat Roomba s error message press the clean button Runtime Errors Roomba blinks Roomba says Likely cause What to do 1 blink every 2 seconds Error 1 Move Roomba to a new location then press CLEAN to restart Roomba is stuck with a wheel hanging down Ensure Roomba s wheels are firmly on the floor Start Roomba in a new location Error 2 Open Roomba s brush cage and clean brushes Roomba s main brushes cannot turn Remove and clean Roomba s brushes See page 22 Error 5 Spin Roomba s side wheels to clean Roomba s side wheel is stuck Clean hair and debris from Roomba s side wheels Push them in and out and confirm that they both turn freely Start Roomba in a new location Error 6 Move Roomba to a new location then press CLEAN to restart Roomba s cliff sensors are dirty or Roomba is stuck hanging over a cliff Wipe Roomba s cliff sensors with a dry cloth See page 23 Start Roomba in a new location Error 7 Spin Roomba s side wheels to clean Roomba s side wheel
22. ry with the iRobot logo facing up Q Replace Roomba s bottom cover and the four screws D Replace Roomba s side brush and the side brush screw For more detailed information visit www irobot com 31 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 31 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm iRobot Frequently Asked Questions Why does Roomba s Side Brush occasionally spin backwards When caught on items such as carpet tassels or wires the Side Brush may spin slowly or briefly spin backwards to free itself This may also occur on thick or high pile carpets If this behavior should occur on hard floor surfaces or when no tassels or wires are present the Side Brush should be cleaned Using a small Philips head screwdriver first remove the screw from the center of the Side Brush Next remove the Side Brush and thoroughly clean any hair or debris that is wrapped around the shaft Then reinstall the Side Brush and Side Brush screw Why does Roomba occasionally make a thumping sound When Roomba s brushes encounter items such as carpet tassels or wires the brushes will briefly reverse direction to get free This action causes a thumping sound that can be heard approximately once per second until the brushes are free from obstruction If Roomba makes a thumping sound when no tassels or wires are present the main brushes should be cleaned as described on page 22 Why doesn t Roomba slow down as it approaches certain obstacles Roomba uses it
23. s Light Touch Bumper technology to identify walls and other obstacles allowing it to slow down and gently touch the obstacle with its bumper before changing direction Roomba may be less effective at sensing and slowing down for extremely dark or black surfaces or for objects that are less than two inches wide TIP For additional assistance visit www irobot com support 32 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 32 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 33 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm iRobot Important Safety Instructions CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA ITS BATTERY OR THE POWER SUPPLY THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL PLEASE ENSURE VOLTAGE RATING FOR ENCLOSED POWER SUPPLY MATCHES STANDARD OUTLET VOLTAGE Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba To reduce the risk of injury or damage keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up using and maintaining Roomba GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba e Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference e Heed all warnings on Roomba battery power supply and in owner s manual e Follow all operating and use instructions e Refer all non routine servicing to iRobot ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS e Roomba is for indoor use only e Roomba is not a
24. stall Roomba s battery See page 30 Let Roomba cool down for 2 blinks Err2 Charging Roomba has a at least one hour and try Error 2 charging error charging again Reset Roomba s software 3 blinks Err3 Charging Pooma Prosi refer to tip below and try ging charging again Reset Roomba s software 5blinks Err5 enarging le nasa refer to tip below and try ging charging again i Let Roomba cool down for 6 blinks Err6 Charging ng s battery is too at least one hour and try charging again p Let Roomba cool down for 7 blinks Err7 Su Ag saci battery is at least one hour and try g charging again TIP To reset Roomba s software simultaneously hold down the two buttons above and below CLEAN for 10 seconds This will clear all scheduled cleaning times reset the clock and may resolve some software issues 26 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 26 D 23 06 2011 3 58 Pm HIT gt os iRobot Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of modules 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 Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that holds the spinning side brush L aan Side brush with screw Front caster wheel E Caster housing Cleaning head module L
25. toy Do not sit or stand on this device Small children and pets should be supervised when Roomba is cleaning Clean with a dry cloth only Do not pour or spray water onto Roomba e Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking Do not use this device to pick up spills of bleach paint or other chemicals or anything wet Before using this device pick up objects like clothing loose papers pull cords for blinds or curtains power cords and any fragile objects If the device passes over a power cord and drags it there is a chance an object could tumble off a table or shelf If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation e Always remove the battery before long term storage or transportation This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING Charge using a standard outlet only Product may not be used with any type of power converter Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty Use only the power supply supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device Do not us
26. tual Wall Lighthouse A Virtual Wall Lighthouse can be used in two modes either in Lighthouse mode or Virtual Wall mode set by the Mode Selector Power Light Mode Selector onda Two C Alkaline Batteries not included Range Selector Lighthouse Mode In Lighthouse mode the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate amp around your home and allows Roomba to clean room to room Roomba 6 will clean the room it starts in navigate to the next room and then clean the second room When Roomba has completed cleaning it will use the Lighthouse to navigate back to the Home Base for recharging Lighthouse Home Base Lighthouse Start Roomba here With two Virtual Wall Lighthouses in lighthouse mode Roomba will clean Room 1 for approximately 25 minutes then clean Rooms 2 and 3 for 25 minutes each and then return to the Home Base TIP When in Lighthouse mode do not manually move Roomba from room to room while it is cleaning 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 14 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu iRobot Virtual Wall Lighthouses continued In Lighthouse mode place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward Place Lighthouse in the center of the door frame Virtual Wall Mode In Virtual Wall mode the Lighthouse creates an invisible barrier that amp Roomba will not cross It a
27. turn Roomba ON press CLEAN once You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will light e To start a cleaning cycle press CLEAN again Roomba will start a cleaning cycle To pause Roomba press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning e To resume the cleaning cycle press CLEAN again e To turn Roomba OFF press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba s lights turn OFF For Best Performance e Remove and clean Roomba s brushes after every use e Empty Roomba s bin and clean its filter after every use e Use a Virtual Wall optional accessory to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it e Use your Roomba frequently Battery Life To extend Roomba s battery life and keep Roomba cleaning at peak performance e Always keep Roomba plugged in when not in use e Recharge Roomba as soon as possible Waiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery e For storage off the power supply remove the battery from Roomba and store in a cool dry place A Roomba contains electronic parts DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water Clean with a dry cloth only 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 4 D 23 06 2011 3 57 Pm iRobot Table of Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy rvvnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen 6 Cleaning Pause aan 7 Cleaning Mode s uuuneasmuinsaimnnmmnimnnnnnmummmmn 8 Cleaning System rrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
28. utomatically turns off when Roomba turns off amp In Virtual Wall mode place the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in the center of the door frame It blocks an opening up to seven feet or longer in three increments 0 3 ft 4 7 ft 7 ft Use the range selector to adjust the length of the barrier A longer range will drain the battery faster Range Selector Distance TIP Avoid placing Virtual Wall Lighthouses too close to each other the Home Base or furniture that could block the beams Doing so could prevent Roomba from recognizing the Lighthouses and navigating to the next room TIP To conserve battery life remove the batteries if you are not planning to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning When battery levels are low the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will flash repeatedly For more detailed information visit www irobot com 15 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 15 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu MO mA GOE iRobot Home Base optional accessory for models 520 and above Roomba returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return Always keep the Home Base plugged in When the Home Base is plugged in the power light will blink to indicate that the Home Base is connected to the power source When Roomba connects to the Home Base the power light will be solid to indicate that Ro
29. vnnnnnnnnnn 9 Cleaning BiNSsaumaumnndnimnnnnesene dette jvvh e 10 Battery Storage and Charging cccceeeeeeees 11 12 Optional Accessories muuuuwwrimsirinssnseensadaaaennvsvensnn 13 Virtual Wall ss sssasestes ngne nb rat ana ade akoe awan saaana 13 Virtual Wall Lighthouses rrrrrrrrrrnnnnnrnnnnn 14 15 Home Base Luvnnemmmenm smmeinesnnaiannenns 16 Wireless Command Center s nnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen 17 Remote Control euensmuundidsni nana nenen 18 Scheduling Roomba selected models 19 20 Regular Maintenance nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnner 21 23 Language Selection Mode ssnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennr 24 Troubleshodimdg uuaansasnasasmenmeninj 25 26 Replaceable Modules nrrnannnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnner 27 31 Frequently Asked QuestiOnS s arrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 32 Important Safety Instructions ervrnnvnrnnnnnnnnnnnnrrrnrnr 33 Document of Conformity sssnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 34 iRobot Customer Care muuuenaimmiemmismemte 35 For more detailed information visit www irobot com 5 00054 0310 v2 Roomba500 Manual EN indd 5 D 23 06 2011 357 Pu iRobot iRobot Roomba Anatomy Faceplate Bin Release Button Infrared Sensor Handle varies by model Power Supply Socket Buttons and Lights Models 500 549 Models 550 and above Scheduling Troubleshooting SPOT Button Dirt Detect
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