iRobot Roomba Professional Series User's Manual
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1. Button Bottom View Brush Cliff Sensor Contact Bearings Openings Points for Flexible A 7 Home Base Brush Edge Cleaning 9 Main Side Brush Removable Brush Fi J Caster Wheel Right Wheel 4 F Left Wheel Module OJ Module 7 Dirt Detect AIIN lo En Sensor Brush Guard Release Tabs yellow 6 iRobot Roomba Professional Series 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 Dirt Detection When Roomba senses dirt the blue Dirt Detect light is lit and Roomba cleans more intensely in that area Ld TIP For most efficient cleaning clear your floor of clutter and use a Virtual Wall Lighthouse to confine Roomba to one room For more detailed information visit www irobot com 7 iRobot Cleaning System Roomba Professional features a patented three s2. See page 21 Inspect and clean Roomba s wheel s A drive wheel is stuck or Roomba s drive wheels are not touching the ground Clean Roomba s drive wheels of hair and debris Push them in and out and confirm that they both turn freely Ensure that the robot is being started with all wheels firmly on the floor Roomba blinks Likely cause What to do 1 blink when charging The battery is not connected Confirm that Roomba s battery pull tab is removed Remove the bottom cover of Roomba and remove and re install Roomba s battery Try charging the robot again If the problem persists contact iRobot blinks Customer Support n Try charging the robot again If the problem persists contact iRobot 3 blinks Customer Support Reset your robot by holding down SPOT and DOCK for 10 seconds 5 blinks Roomba has a charging error Contact iRobot Customer Support if this does not resolve the problem 6 blinks Roomba s battery is too warm Let the battery cool down and try charging the robot again 7 blinks Roomba s battery will not cool down Let Roomba cool down for at least one hour and try charging again If the problem persists contact iRobot Customer Support TIP To reset Roomba s software hold down the SPOT and MAX buttons at the same time for 10 seconds This will clear all scheduled cleaning times reset the clock and may resolve some software issues 22
3. iRobot Roomba Professional Series 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 20 Why doesn t Roomba slow down as it approaches certain obstacles Roomba uses its 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
4. When they are on a light will illuminate on the top of the Virtual Wall Lighthouse To conserve their battery life remove the batteries if you are not planning on using the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning Mode Selector Virtual Wall Use the Mode Selector to set the Virtual Wall Lighthouse to Virtual Wall or Lighthouse mode C Alkaline Batteries not included Virtual Wall Lighthouses indicate that their batteries will soon need to be replaced by flashing the power light repeatedly For more detailed information visit www irobot com 13 iRobot Virtual Wall Lighthouses Lighthouse Mode In Lighthouse mode the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room to room Place a Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot Roomba logo facing forward Roomba 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 Place Lighthouse in the center of the door frame 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 using a Lighthouse and Max Mode Roomba Professional will remain in Room 1 to maximize cleanin
5. black surfaces or for objects that are less than two inches wide TIP For additional assistance visit www irobot com support For more detailed information visit www irobot com 23 iRobot Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced including its drive wheels side brush main cleaning head vacuum cleaning bin high capacity 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 Bottom cover Right wheel module Left wheel module Side brush module Cleaning head module Front caster wheel Vacuum cleaning bin or high capacity bin module Chassis Replaceable cover 24 iRobot Roomba Professional Series iRobot iRobot Customer Care 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 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 For mo
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7. remove it from the robot Axle B Remove debris from inside the front wheel cavity Housing C 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 D Wipe the wheel clean E Re install the wheel into the housing and the module into the robot Q Clean Roomba s cliff sensors A Wipe all four cliff sensors with a clean dry cloth Cliff Sensor Openings o a y a Oo E ON iL gti li 5 For more detailed information visit www irobot com 21 iRobot Troubleshooting Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two tone uh oh sound followed by a series of beeps and for some issues a narrated voice Refer to the table below to resolve Roomba s problem If the problem is not resolved visit www irobot com support Roomba Likely cause What to do beeps 1 bee Roomba is stuck with a wheel hanging Move the robot ensure all wheels are firmly on the floor and restart p down the robot 2 beeps The main brushes cannot turn Remove and clean Roomba s brushes See page 20 5 besiig A diive wheel is stuck Clean Roomba s drive wheels of hair and debris Push them in and p d out and confirm that they both turn freely Roomba s cliff sensors are dirty or Wipe off Roomba s cliff sensors with
8. Tm el ele a Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot www irobot com iRobot Dear iRobot Roomba owner Welcome to the world of iRobot As an owner of an iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot you join a worldwide community of people who enjoy more free time Roomba cleans routinely so you don t have to Now you can spend your time on more enjoyable and important tasks First impressions are everything and maintaining a clean and pleasant environment is integral to operating a thriving business and maintaining a cleaner home Doors that are continually opening and closing heavily trafficked areas and day to day life can make keeping up with ever accumulating messes a daily challenge With your iRobot Roomba Professional series that s one challenge you can easily meet Let your Roomba take care of the positive first impression while you spend time on other priorities Many advancements are made to our products based on suggestions and feedback from home robot owners like you To share your feedback stories or ask questions about your new home robot please visit our Service and Support site at www irobot com support We encourage you to register your robot either online or by mail As a registered home robot owner you ll receive information and updates personalized to your robot and you can save helpful tips and product information in your account To register online go to www irobot com Thank you for joining the iRobot communit
9. a dry cloth and start Roomba in 6 beeps z A A Roomba is stuck hanging over a cliff a new location See page 21 Clean Roomba s drive wheels of hair and debris Push them in and 7 beeps A drive wheel is stuck out and confirm that they both turn freely Start the robot in a new location The front wheel is stuck or the robot Remove and clean hair and debris from Roomba s front wheel Start 8 beeps a i is stuck the robot in a new location See page 21 The robot is stuck with its bumper 9 beeps pressed in or the bumper sensor Inspect and clean Roomba s bumper is dirty Roomba may be in an extremely large room Try setting up Virtual Roomba s bumper is not registering Walls to create a small area If Roomba is not in a large room tap 11 beeps obstacles Roomba may be stuck in Roomba s bumper to confirm it is properly working If this error one place occurs when Roomba is circling please clean Roomba s drive wheels of hair and debris 12 beeps A cliff sensor is dirty or broken Inspect and clean Roomba s cliff sensors See page 21 Roomba says Likely cause What to do Remove and clean Roomba s brushes The main brushes cannot turn Remove and clean Roomba s brushes See page 20 Clean Roomba s cliff sensors Roomba s cliff sensors are dirty or the robot is being started over a cliff Wipe off Roomba s cliff sensors with a dry cloth Ensure the robot is being started with all wheels firmly on the floor
10. bot com for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance and to purchase replacement and accessory items A Do not run Roomba without filter properly installed TIP Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every cleaning cycle Also be sure to regularly check the front wheel for hair build up see page 21 TIP If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor empty the bin and clean the brushes For more detailed information visit www irobot com 19 iRobot 3 Clean Roomba s brushes A Remove brush guard by lifting both B Remove and clean Roomba s brushes yellow tabs 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 C Remove and clean hair and dirt from D Use the included cleaning tool to Roomba s yellow brush bearings easily remove hair from Roomba s brushes Bearings A Excessive build up of hair in Roomba s brushes and bearings can permanently damage Roomba Inspect brush bearings regularly A Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings If you misplace Roomba s brush bearings contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings 20 iRobot Roomba Professional Series iRobot Q Clean Roomba s front wheel A Pull firmly on Roomba s Wheel front wheel to
11. cleaning time Release SCHEDULE Roomba will beep to confirm that the schedule has been changed For more detailed information visit www irobot com 17 iRobot Home Basee 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 Roomba is on the Home Base the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Roomba is charging 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 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 Docking Roomba To have Roomba look for the Home Base and recharge its battery simply press and hold the Max button on Roomba 18 iRobot Roomba Professional Series iRobot Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly Remove and empty Roomba s bin after each use Press button and pull to remove hin Clean Roomba s filter compartment A Clean or replace filter Empty bin B Clean filter compartment Replace filter every 2 months Visit www iro
12. d dust or when cleaning bigger pieces of debris Vacuum Cleaning Bin High Capacity Sweeper Bin TIP Use the high capacity sweeper bin to pick up larger amounts of dirt dust and debris when you have a larger mess to clean For more detailed information visit www irobot com 9 iRobot Cleaning Modes Roomba has four cleaning modes Roomba will change its cleaning method based on the cleaning mode you select Clean Mode Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately Spot Mode Roomba will spiral approximately three feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started intensely cleaning a localized area Max Mode For effective cleaning in extra large areas Use Max Mode for larger rooms or areas that need to be cleaned more thoroughly In Max Mode Roomba will clean in a single room for as long as the battery will allow Scheduled Cleaning Mode 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 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 Roomba automatically calcu
13. d in r Roomba contains electronic parts DO NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water Clean with a dry cloth only 4 iRobot Roomba Professional Series iRobot Table of Contents iRobot Roomba Professional Anatomy rrrvvvvvvvnnnnnnn 6 Cleaning Pattern cccccccccsseeeeeesssssssessssceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 7 Cleaning SYSIOM witiccissssttactnetintevesincheaaaniecniuesbasbenndeneds 8 Dual Cleaning BINS rnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnvnnvennnnenenvensnnrnnrnnn 9 Cleaning Modes arnrrnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 10 Battery Storage and Charging ccccceeeeeeees 11 12 Virtual Walle Lighthouses rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnn 13 15 Scheduling Roomba reennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnen 16 17 More Bas nLuavsersssamasrmmsmssesee 18 Maintenance sunsets 19 21 Toublksh omg uvuvv4vvv vvverevmmuvtersunnn 22 Frequently Asked QueStiOns ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 Replaceable Modules rrrrrnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnn 24 iRobot Customer Care nnnvvnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 25 Important Safety Instructions errnnnnnnnnrrnnnrrrrnrrrrrnnn 26 For more detailed information visit www irobot com 5 iRobot iRobot Roomba Professional Anatomy Bin Release Battery Charger Button H Socket Buttons and Lights Scheduling Troubleshooting Light Interface Spot Cleaning Button Max Cleaning Button Glean Power
14. e 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 ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING Charge using a standard U S 120V AC 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 charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug Charge indoors only Roomba s power supply may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms e Never handle chargers with wet hands Always disconnect Roomba from the charger before cleaning 26 iRobot Roomba Professional Series Get iRobot accessories at 800 727 9077 or visit store irobot com See registration card for details Pricing and availability subject to change Shipping and handling not included E 2008 iRobot Corporation 8 Crosby Drive Bedford MA 01730 All rights reserved I Oo Oo iRobot Virtual Wall Roomba and Home Base are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation Dirt Detect and Lighthouse are trademarks of iRobot Corporation U S Pat Nos 6 594 844 6 690 134 6 883 201 6 809 490 6 956 348 7 155 308 7 173 3917 196 487 7 288 912 7 332 890 D556 961 Other patents
15. g effectiveness 14 iRobot Roomba Professional Series iRobot Virtual Wall Lighthouses Virtual Wall Mode In Virtual Wall mode the Lighthouse creates an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross Use the Range Selector slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier The longer the range the faster the battery power will drain Range Selector Distance In Virtual Wall mode the Lighthouse blocks an area up to eight feet or longer in three step increments 0 3 ft 4 7 ft 8 ft A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Lighthouse and a larger cone shaped area blocks off areas of your home where you don t want Roomba to go TIP Use Virtual Wall Lighthouses in Virtual Wall mode to block doorways or to keep Roomba out of off limit areas TIP In Virtual Wall mode iRobot recommends setting up the Virtual Wall Lighthouse as shown on page 14 TIP Don t manually move Roomba while it is cleaning Avoid placing Lighthouses or Virtual Walls too close to each other the Home Base or furniture that could block the beams Doing so could prevent Roomba from recognizing the Lighthouses or returning to the Home Base Additional Virtual Wall Lighthouses may be purchased at www irobot com For more detailed information visit www irobot com 15 iRobot Scheduling Roomba Setting the Time You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean Press and hold CLOCK 2 While holding CLOCK use t
16. he 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 To set a schedule 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 16 iRobot Roomba Professional Series 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 3 When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you d like to delete press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time Roomba will beep to indicate the schedule has been deleted 4 Release SCHEDULE To Change a Schedule Press and hold SCHEDULE 2 While holding SCHEDULE press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba s scheduled cleaning times 3 When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you d like to change press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to change the scheduled
17. ing Roomba s CLEAN button light 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 Always leave the battery inside Roomba with Roomba plugged in or on the Home Base For more detailed information visit www irobot com 11 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 and Docked lights are on Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to indicate that it is charging Use this chart to determine the status of the battery CLEAN button light What it means Red Battery empty Amber pulsing Charging Green solid Fully charged Amber flashing 16 hour refresh charge CLEAN Button Light 12 iRobot Roomba Professional Series iRobot Virtual Wall Lighthouses Virtual Wall Lighthouses can be switched between Lighthouse mode and Virtual Wall mode Lighthouse mode helps Roomba navigate around your home find the Home Base and allows Roomba to completely clean one room before starting the next Virtual Wall mode keeps Roomba confined to one room or area enabling it to clean where you want it and out of off limit areas TIP Virtual Wall Lighthouses turn on and off automatically as Roomba is turned on or off
18. lates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately TIP The first time Roomba runs in Max Mode it may run until the end of the battery charge Roomba does this intentionally to learn the capacity life of the battery Once this learning is complete Roomba will be able to make it s way back to the home base before the battery dies the next time it runs in Max Mode 10 iRobot Roomba Professional Series iRobot Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery Roomba s battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary 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 TIP If Roomba s battery is warm Roomba will wait for the battery to cool down before beginning a charge cycle TIP For long term storage iRobot recommends that the battery be fully charged and then removed from the robot and stored 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 Home Base charger 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 charg
19. re detailed information visit www irobot com 25 iRobot Important Safety Instructions CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA ITS BATTERY OR THE CHARGER THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CHARGE USING STANDARD U S 120V AC OUTLET ONLY 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 your Roomba GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba e Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on Roomba battery charger 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 Roomba is not a 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 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 ther
20. tage cleaning system when using the vacuum cleaning bin Side brush Two counter Powerful vacuum picks up the sweeps along rotating brushes remaining fine particles dirt edge of walls and scoop up dirt and hair The filter traps dust into corners hair and debris and 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 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 8 iRobot Roomba Professional Series iRobot Dual Cleaning Bins Your Roomba Professional Series comes with two interchangeable cleaning bins Vacuum Cleaning Bin Use the vacuuming cleaning bin 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 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 an
21. y We look forward to your valued input as we continue to deliver groundbreaking products to change and improve your world As you begin using your iRobot Roomba Professional Series Robot you will soon discover why millions of iRobot owners say they will never go back to cleaning the old way Enjoy more life and less work On behalf of the entire iRobot team y Lt Cu Colin Angle Chief Executive Officer and Co Founder iRobot Important Tips A Before using Roomba the first time you need to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab You should also charge the battery overnight for best results Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off e Roomba does not have a power button e To 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 e 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 the Virtual Wall Lighthouses to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it to e Use your Roomba frequently Battery Life e To extend the battery life iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugge
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