iRobot 5800 User's Manual
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1. 6 7 Scoobas Cleaning Pattern iuueni ie tae ORE Rs E 8 Battery Performance uu ieu DR 9 Battery Installation and 10 Charge 11 COO Mel VAN err 12 13 Scooba s Cleaning System eere nhan nah 14 Scooba Cleaning Solution formulated by Clorox 15 Scooba s Virtual Wall den Ears de E aaa 16 Scooba RE RR Lexic aa 17 18 Avoiding Common ere En Enn eben naa ne 19 20 ssi 21 24 RE ERE 25 Safety Instructions sarees 26 27 www irobot com 5 iRobot Scooba s Anatomy Scooba has two main parts the robot base and the tank Power Virtual Wall Clean Cliff Sensors Sensor Handle and Tank Floor Prep Release Squeegee Main Brush Vacuum Port Squeegee Vacuum Robot Base Scooba s Tank Serial Port Handle and Solution Tank Release Battery Valve Pocket Brush Eject Button Vacuum Port Dirty Tank Clean Tank Cap Cap 6 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Scooba s Lights Power Light Clean Light Check Brush Light Service Light Check Tank Light I m Stuck Light Power Button Light Battery Status Clean Bu2. With the tank open slide the cleaning head out of Scooba Squeeze the cleaning head completely closed over the brush before re inserting it into its proper location page 17 24 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot iRobot Customer Care If you have questions or comments about Scooba please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer Please visit our web site at www irobot com for support tips frequently asked questions and information about accessories and other iRobot products We would like to hear from you Should you still need assistance Visit the iRobot support web site at www irobot com support Call our customer care representatives at 877 855 8593 iRobot Customer Care Hours Monday Friday 7PM Eastern Time Saturday 9AM 6PM Eastern Time www irobot com 25 iRobot Important Safety Instructions CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRONICS OF SCOOBA ITS BATTERY OR THE CHARGER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CHARGE USING STANDARD U S 120V AC OUTLET ONLY Always use care when operating Scooba To reduce the risk of injury or damage keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up using and maintaining your Scooba GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Scooba Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Observe all warnings on Scooba battery
3. Clean twice 14 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Scooba Cleaning Solution s formulated by Clorox Scooba cleaning solution is specially formulated by Clorox to be safe for use in Scooba The solution is designed to be tough enough for cleaning but safe around children and pets A CAUTION Use only Scooba cleaning solution or white vinegar Other solutions may damage Scooba causing corrosion of electronic parts excessive foaming and poor traction Use of other solutions may damage the robot and voids the warranty You also can use Scooba with plain tap water Scooba cleaning solution has been specifically engineered to be safe and effective on hard floor surfaces including tile linoleum vinyl marble slate stone and sealed hardwood The solution contains no bleach CAUTION DO NOT USE SCOOBA ON THESE SURFACES Carpet or rugs Unsealed hardwood or stone Laminate flooring such as Pergo Scooba is not recommended for use on unfinished or unsealed hard floor surfaces carpet rugs or waxed floors These surfaces may be damaged by water an unsealed floor does not have a coat of polyurethane to protect the sub flooring from water damage Additionally Scooba is not safe for use with laminate flooring which may be damaged by wet cleaning methods TIP When using Scooba on sealed hardwood floors inspect the floor surface for worn finish bare wood or separated and unsealed joints Do
4. large area Wall Following Enables Scooba to clean the room perimeter and navigate around furniture and obstacles Room Crossing Enables Scooba to clean new areas while crisscrossing the room START Scooba will alternate between spiraling wall following and room crossing during a cleaning cycle TIP For best performance and floor coverage clear your floor of chairs clutter and light rugs Use a Virtual Wall to contain Scooba to one room 8 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Battery Performance Scooba is powered by a rechargeable battery Scooba s battery will last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before needing replacement Battery Storage For best battery performance iRobot recommends storing Scooba s battery in Scooba with the power supply plugged in Battery Life Fully charge Scooba s battery up to 4 hours before each cleaning cycle When fully charged Scooba s battery will always last for a full cleaning cycle If you would like to run Scooba more frequently you can purchase additional batteries and chargers at www irobot com The battery should be replaced if Scooba cannot complete a cleaning cycle when fully charged 16 Hour Refresh Charge Under some circumstances Scooba uses a special 16 hour charge cycle to extend Scooba s battery life Scooba will use this charge cycle when the Scooba has been unplugged for an extended period of time or during the battery s first charge
5. not use Scooba on your hardwood floor if any of these conditions exist Follow the floor manufacturer s cleaning recommendations Approved Cleaning Solutions iRobot approves using only Scooba cleaning solution or 2 oz of white vinegar with Scooba iRobot does not assume responsibility for floor damage caused by the use of vinegar on hard floor surfaces Scooba may also be run with plain tap water TIP Scooba is designed to work with 1 5 ounces of Scooba cleaning solution or 2 ounces of white vinegar and water You also can use Scooba with plain tap water www irobot com 15 iRobot Scooba s Virtual Wall aan T The Scooba Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that Scooba will not cross Virtual Walls be set to block areas jk A from three to eight feet wide TIP Use the Virtual Wall to block doorways or to keep Scooba away from cords The Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped A small halo prevents Scooba from bumping the Virtual Wall and a larger lobe shaped section blocks off areas of your home where you don t want Scooba to go RC D e Virtual Walls require 2 D batteries Virtual Walls will automatically shut themselves off at the end of a cleaning cycle TIP For best performance place the Virtual Wall on the outside of the doorway you wish to block and always set the Virtual Wall to the shortest setting possible 16 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Sco
6. Before using this device pick up objects such as 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 Do not use this device to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline Always remove the battery before long term storage or transportation Operate at room temperature only Freezing or excessive heat will damage Scooba www irobot com 27 Register your iRobot Scooba today SAVE 15 all accessories iRobot Scooba Cleaning Solution formulated by Clorox Five 32 oz bottles of Scooba Cleaning Solution Fills Scooba s tank 105 times Scooba Virtual Walle Keep Scooba cleaning where you want or away from obstacles Scooba Battery Get more continuous cleaning time from your Scooba with a second rechargeable battery Scooba Replenish Kit Keep Scooba cleaning at peak performance levels Includes replacement filter 2 brushes and one cleaning head Scooba Wetsuit 15 diameter washable storage mat for Scooba Scooba Battery Charger Rapidly charges Scooba s battery outside of the robot Get iRobot accessories at 800 727 9077 or visit store irobot com S
7. Scooba cleaning solution or vinegar Other fluids may corrode electronic parts cause excessive foaming or create poor traction and will void the warranty See page 14 for details A Do NOT use bleach in Scooba Bleach may damage the robot and will void the warranty A Scooba contains electronic parts Do NOT submerge Scooba or spray with water Clean with a damp cloth only Store or operate Scooba in room temperature environments only freezing may damage Scooba Scooba is not recommended for use on unfinished or unsealed wood or pre laminated flooring which can easily be damaged by wet cleaning methods A Always consult your floor manufacturer for approved cleaning methods For Best Performance TIP Scooba is designed to work with 1 5 ounces of Scooba cleaning solution or 2 ounces of white vinegar and water You also can use Scooba with plain tap water Remove furniture clutter and lightweight rugs from area to be cleaned Use the Virtual Wall to contain Scooba to one room Always empty the Dirty tank and Clean tank after the cleaning cycle is complete Rinse the Dirty tank before storage Keep wheels and brush free from hair and debris by inspecting and cleaning the bottom of Scooba regularly Remove and rinse the filter brush and vacuum port after each use Always store Scooba plugged in and recharging 4 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Table of Contents Scooba s Anatomy and
8. The Power light will rapidly blink green during this charging cycle TIP For best performance always store Scooba s battery on a plugged in charger Charge Scooba s battery overnight for the first charge www irobot com 9 iRobot Battery Installation and Removal Installing Battery in Scooba Rotate battery into its slot making sure the yellow battery tabs fit inside the guide holes Listen for a click as the battery snaps into place Guide Hole E Yellow Battery Tab Insert yellow tabs into guide holes Rotate battery down until it clicks Removing Battery from Scooba Grip the battery making sure to push the release tab then rotate up Battery Release Tab Push release tab Rotate battery up 10 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Charging Scooba Charge Scooba s battery by plugging the power supply into Scooba Align the arrow on the power supply with the arrow on the Scooba Scooba s Power Battery Status Light Red Battery empty Green pulse Charging Green fast pulse 16 hour refresh charge Green solid Fully charged Red blinking Battery not installed TIP Always make sure that the green power light of the power supply is ON while plugged into the wall www irobot com 11 iRobot Scooba s Tank Scooba s tank is completely removable from the robot base Scooba has a unique two chamber tank design that ensures fresh cleaning solution nev
9. ank robot Clean tanks Rinse Dirty tank with Remove and rinse Place the tank back warm water Scooba s filter and in Scooba Push down vacuum port firmly on the tank until you hear an Do Not audible click DEN T am n www irobot com 13 iRobot Scooba s Cleaning System Scooba uses four cleaning methods in every pass e Preps Scooba picks up loose dirt and light debris from the floor You do not need to sweep the floor before using Scooba unless you have large objects such as pebbles or large food particles on the floor Q washes Scooba continuously lays down a small amount of fresh cleaning solution Scrubs Scooba gently scrubs to clean spills and grime Dries Scooba s squeegee vacuum picks up dirty water and debris leaving your floor clean and dry Scooba will clean until it has used all of the solution in the Clean tank approximately 45 minutes At the end of a cleaning cycle Scooba will enter a drying mode Internal Drying Mode At the end of the cleaning cycle Scooba will enter a brief internal drying mode to remove any liquid remaining on its brushes and inside its cleaning mechanisms During this time Scooba s Clean light will blink TIP If you wish to end a cleaning cycle early iRobot recommends activating the internal drying mode first To start drying mode while the robot is cleaning just press Clean To start drying mode when Scooba is off press Power and then press
10. ank Check Brush Pm Stuck Inspect and clean Scooba s solution Confirm that the battery filter and valve with a damp cloth vacuum port are properly installed and that the tank is completely closed Solution Filter Valve Eject Brush Battery Fill Scooba s Clean tank with approximately 1 cup of cold water shake vigorously and empty it to remove any debris in the tank Refill Scooba s Clean tank with water and Scooba cleaning solution or vinegar A If the battery s tabs are not inside the guide holes in the battery pocket the tank and robot base may not be properly connected www irobot com 23 iRobot General Troubleshooting Problem Likely Cause What To Do Scooba will not start cleaning Power is off Press Power then press Clean to start Scooba Battery is not charged Charge Scooba s battery page 10 Battery is not correctly seated Remove battery and ensure that battery tabs are placed inside Scooba s guide holes before closing Scooba s tank Excessive foam coming out of Scooba There is too much cleaning solution concentrate in Clean tank Empty and rinse the Clean tank thoroughly When re filling make sure to use only 1 5 ounces of Scooba cleaning solution and to fill the Clean tank completely to the rim with water Cleaning head sticks out of Scooba will not engage Cleaning head is not closed tightly over the brush
11. avoid to ensure best results Make Sure Battery is Installed Correctly When the battery is properly installed the yellow battery tabs should fit into their guide holes 7 1 Click Cleaning Head into Place When the cleaning head is properly installed you should hear it click into place For best results push down on the robot base while installing the cleaning head www irobot com 19 iRobot Remember to Re install Filter Be sure to re install the filter after you remove and rinse it Make sure it is properly seated never force the filter into place Re install the Vacuum Port Always re install the vacuum port and ensure that it is properly seated Do not force the vacuum port into place X Incorrect Correct 20 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Troubleshooting Warning Lights Scooba has several warning lights that tell you if the robot needs assistance Power Clean Check Brush Light Light Light Check Tank Check Brush Service Service Check Tank I m Stuck Light Light Light Warning Light Possible Cause What To Do Check Brush The brush is jammed Remove and clean Scooba s brush and cleaning Light head With cleaning head and tanks removed turn Scooba over inspect and clean the cleaning head area The cleaning head is Remov
12. charger and in owner s manual Follow all operating and use instructions Refer all non routine servicing to a qualified service personnel Your floor may be slippery while Scooba is cleaning and after the cycle is complete Drying times may vary SCOOBA BATTERY AND CHARGING Operate your Scooba only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied in your home consult your local power company 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 Never handle chargers with wet hands Always disconnect Scooba from the charger before cleaning 26 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot SCOOBA USE RESTRICTIONS Scooba is for indoor non commercial use only Use only approved cleaning solutions Use of other cleaning solutions will void your warranty Scooba is not a toy Do not sit or stand on this device Small children and pets should be supervised when Scooba is cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not pour or spray water onto Scooba 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
13. e and replace Scooba s cleaning head improperly installed page 17 The filter is missing Remove rinse and replace Scooba s filter Ensure filter is installed properly page 16 Check Tank The tank not is in Place the tank in the Robot and make sure the Light the robot tank latch is securely closed The cleaning cycle Empty the Dirty and Clean tanks is compete see page 23 for additional troubleshooting Power Light Battery is discharged Recharge Scooba s battery page 10 Red www irobot com 21 iRobot I m Stuck Light When Scooba is stuck the robot will tell you the cause of the problem by saying uh oh and a number of beeps Count the beeps after the uh oh and refer to the table below to determine why Scooba is stuck Usually when the I m Stuck light comes on you need to re start Scooba in another location Warning Possible Cause What To Do Light I m Stuck One of Scooba s Inspect Scooba s wheels Push each wheel up and Light wheels is off the floor down place the robot back on the floor and press Clean 1 beep The front wheel is Ensure that the front wheel can spin freely Lightly push stuck 2 beeps the wheel up and down The front wheel can easily be removed cleaned and replaced Bumper problem Tap the bumper to ensure that it moves in and out 3 beeps Visually inspect the bumper edges for debris Scooba s cliff Clean cliff sensors with a cotton swab see page 6 for sens
14. ee registration card for details Pricing and availability subject to change Shipping and handling not included 2006 iRobot Corporation 63 South Avenue Burlington MA 01803 All rights reserved iRobot and Virtual Wall are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation Scooba is a trademark of iRobot Corporation US Pat Nos 6 690 134 6 809 490 6 594 844 Other patents pending Clorox is a registered trademark of The Clorox Company All rights reserved Pergo is a registered trademark of Pergo Incorporated All rights reserved 159 06
15. er mixes with the dirty water Scooba picks up as it cleans Clean Tank The Clean tank holds the cleaning solution and water that Scooba uses to clean the floor Before each use the Clean tank is filled with water and 1 measuring cup 1 5 oz of Scooba cleaning solution or 2 ounces of white vinegar Fill the Clean tank before cleaning with Scooba Press handle to Remove tank from Using the included remove tank robot base measuring cup measure and pour cleaning solution into the Clean tank Slowly fill the remainder Push the Clean tank Push firmly on tank of the Clean tank with cap closed and place until you hear an warm or cold tap water tank back in robot audible click Tilt the tank to ensure it is completely filled to the top AQ CAUTION Fill with cold or luke warm water only Do not fill Scooba s tanks with hot water CAUTION USE ONLY SCOOBA CLEANING SOLUTION OR WHITE VINEGAR Scooba cleaning solution is specially formulated for Scooba Other solutions may damage Scooba causing corrosion of electronic parts excessive foaming and poor traction Use of other solutions will void the warranty See page 14 for details 12 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Dirty Tank Scooba puts down clean solution gently scrubs the floor and collects all of the dirty solution into the Dirty tank Empty and rinse the tanks after every cleaning cycle Press handle to Remove tank from Empty Dirty and release t
16. iRobot Scooba OWNER S MANUAL Model 5800 SAVE 1596 on accessories See back for details iRobot www irobot com iWRobots iRobot Dear iRobot Scooba Owner Congratulations and welcome to the world of iRobot You have joined the growing number of people who have discovered a smarter way to clean iRobot Scooba is an innovative and easy to use product that will change the way you clean hard floors Scooba frees you to manage other household tasks while it cleans so you can wash your hard floors more frequently and get more done Please take a few moments to review this manual to get acquainted with Scooba Should you have any further questions visit our website at www irobot com iRobot Corporation prides itself on listening to its customers and we would like to hear from you Please register your Scooba and tell us about your experience with your robot You can easily register your Scooba at www irobot com By registering your robot you re guaranteed to be notified of any product upgrades Plus you will receive 15 off your first order of cleaning solution and other accessories at www irobot com Thank you for joining the iRobot revolution We look forward to bringing you more groundbreaking products that will change and improve your world On behalf of the entire iRobot team Colin Angle Co Founder and CEO iRobot Corporation iRobot Important Tips A Use only the recommended amount of
17. oba Maintenance To keep Scooba running at peak performance perform the following maintenance tasks after every cleaning cycle Rinse Scooba s Dirty Tank Partially fill the Dirty tank Empty and rinse the Dirty tank with water Clean Scooba s Filter Remove filter 6 Rinse under warm water 9 Replace filter CAUTION Scooba contains electronic components that can be damaged by spills of water or other liquids Clean the bottom and top of Scooba with a damp cloth only Do not pour or spray water onto Scooba other than into the Clean or Dirty tanks www irobot com 17 iRobot Clean Scooba s Brush After Every Use Scooba s brush is located inside a cartridge called the cleaning head Access to the cleaning head is inside Scooba so the tank needs to be open when removing and replacing the cleaning head Push the Brush Eject button to remove Open the cleaning head and remove the cleaning head the brush S Rinse cleaning head and brush under 0 Replace Scooba s cleaning head warm water Rinse Scooba s Vacuum Port After Every Use o Remove vacuum port Rinse under warm water o Replace vacuum port Do Not Force B 2 0E 18 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Avoiding Common Mistakes Your iRobot Scooba will not clean effectively if the battery cleaning head filter or vacuum port are not properly installed Here are a few common mistakes you can easily
18. ors are dirty or sensor location The cliff sensors are located in the malfunctioning bumper and are accessed by turning Scooba over 4 beeps Left or right wheel Inspect Scooba s drive wheels Spin the wheels by malfunction 5 beeps hand and confirm that they offer some resistance If it does not or if it s stuck and you can t dislodge the obstruction contact iRobot customer care NI Service Service Codes Scooba will tell you something is wrong by turning on the Service light and playing a 4 tone alarm followed by a number of beeps Refer to the table below to resolve Scooba s problem If the problem persists visit www irobot com support Number of Beeps Likely Cause What To Do After Alarm Pump malfunction Contact iRobot customer care 2 Vacuum malfunction Contact iRobot customer care 3 Battery failure Contact iRobot customer care 4 Charger has failed Contact iRobot customer care 5 Battery is too hot Make sure Scooba was not recently filled with hot water or charged in a hot place Wait for Scooba and battery to cool down and try again 22 iRobot Scooba Owner s Manual iRobot Check Tank Troubleshooting Normally Scooba s Check Tank light illuminates when Scooba s Clean tank is empty or the Dirty tank is full If the Check Tank is lit and this is not the case follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue Nias Check T
19. tton Light What It Means Red Battery empty Green Cleaning Green pulsing Charging Green solid Fully charged Red blinking Battery not installed Green blinking Scooba is drying its cleaning head the clean cycle is almost complete Warning Lights Quick Reference See page 18 for detailed instructions Warning Lights What To Do Check Tank The cleaning cycle is complete Empty Scooba s tanks pages 11 12 Check Brush Remove and clean brush and filter page 17 I m Stuck Move and restart Scooba page 18 www irobot com 7 iRobot Scooba s Cleaning Pattern Scooba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors Scooba uses iRobot s AWARE Robot Intelligence System to determine the best way to pass over and clean every section of the floor In most cases Scooba will pass over the same area of the floor multiple times to ensure a thorough cleaning Scooba can clean rooms up to 200 square feet with a full tank while larger rooms may require an additional cleaning cycle TIP For smaller rooms use less cleaning solution and water Partially filling the tank will shorten Scooba s cleaning time While Scooba is cleaning it calculates the best path to clean your floor and determines the best times to use its various cleaning behaviors Spiraling Enables Scooba to efficiently clean a
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