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... turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba's lights turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. Clean with water. You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use. • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba...
... turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button until Roomba's lights turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. Clean with water. You will hear a beep and the CLEAN button will start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. For Best Performance • Remove and clean Roomba's brushes after every use. • Empty Roomba's bin and clean its filter after being fully charged. Roomba contains electronic parts. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba...
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...) (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light Scheduling Interface Dirt Detect™ Dirt Detect™ CLEAN/Power Button SPOT/DOCK Button (varies by model) CLEAN/Power Button DOCK Button (models 550-599) MAX Button (models 600+) Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Right Wheel Module Bottom View Contact Points for Home Base (selected models) Removable Caster Wheel Left Wheel Module Dirt Detect™ Sensor Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Guard Brush Bearings End Caps Brush Guard Release Tabs 6 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
...) (Models 550 and above) Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light Troubleshooting SPOT Button Light Scheduling Interface Dirt Detect™ Dirt Detect™ CLEAN/Power Button SPOT/DOCK Button (varies by model) CLEAN/Power Button DOCK Button (models 550-599) MAX Button (models 600+) Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Right Wheel Module Bottom View Contact Points for Home Base (selected models) Removable Caster Wheel Left Wheel Module Dirt Detect™ Sensor Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Guard Brush Bearings End Caps Brush Guard Release Tabs 6 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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... power light will blink slowly to block. TIP: P oint the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to block. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to "Off." Virtual Wall® (continued) Compact Manual Virtual Wall A Manual Virtual Wall must be turned...
... power light will blink slowly to block. TIP: P oint the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to block. Battery Compartment 14 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to "Off." Virtual Wall® (continued) Compact Manual Virtual Wall A Manual Virtual Wall must be turned...
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... one Roomba. Models 570-599 Roomba attempts to Sunday). 6 Install the battery door and place the Command Center on the Home Base, if present. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Troubleshooting Light ... You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Wireless Command Center (optional accessory for 3 seconds or until Roomba is fully charged. 2 Unplug the power supply or remove Roomba...
... one Roomba. Models 570-599 Roomba attempts to Sunday). 6 Install the battery door and place the Command Center on the Home Base, if present. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. Troubleshooting Light ... You can use it started, intensely cleaning a local area. Wireless Command Center (optional accessory for 3 seconds or until Roomba is fully charged. 2 Unplug the power supply or remove Roomba...
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... remove to remove bin. 2 Clean Roomba's filter Aero-Vac Vacuum Bin A. Clean filter compartment Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance. Regular Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Tip: B in emptying and brush cleaning should be done after each use Press button and pull to clean filter...
... remove to remove bin. 2 Clean Roomba's filter Aero-Vac Vacuum Bin A. Clean filter compartment Visit www.irobot.com/support for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance. Regular Maintenance To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes. 22 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Tip: B in emptying and brush cleaning should be done after each use Press button and pull to clean filter...
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... clean Roomba's brushes. Start Roomba in a new location. Remove and clean hair and debris from Roomba's side wheels. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Likely cause What to dislodge any debris that they both turn freely. Roomba's cliff sensors are firmly on the floor. Start Roomba in a new location. Briskly tap Roomba's bumper 10-20 times to do Roomba is stuck. Use a Virtual Wall to resolve Roomba's problem. beeps... 1 beep Error 1 ... 2 beeps Error 2 ... 5 beeps Error 5 ... 6 beeps Error...
... clean Roomba's brushes. Start Roomba in a new location. Remove and clean hair and debris from Roomba's side wheels. Tip : To repeat Roomba's error message, press the "clean" button. Likely cause What to dislodge any debris that they both turn freely. Roomba's cliff sensors are firmly on the floor. Start Roomba in a new location. Briskly tap Roomba's bumper 10-20 times to do Roomba is stuck. Use a Virtual Wall to resolve Roomba's problem. beeps... 1 beep Error 1 ... 2 beeps Error 2 ... 5 beeps Error 5 ... 6 beeps Error...
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... down the two buttons above and below ) and try charging again. Charging Roomba's battery is stuck. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 beeps... Roomba may resolve some software issues. Please inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. Roomba's side wheel is Error 7. Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. What to do Confirm that they turn . Inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. Plug Roomba into the power supply or...
... down the two buttons above and below ) and try charging again. Charging Roomba's battery is stuck. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 27 beeps... Roomba may resolve some software issues. Please inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. Roomba's side wheel is Error 7. Please remove and clean Roomba's brushes. What to do Confirm that they turn . Inspect and clean Roomba's cliff sensors. Plug Roomba into the power supply or...
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To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush. Front caster wheel Bottom cover Battery Cleaning head module Left side wheel module Bin module Side brush with screw Caster housing Right side wheel module Side brush module Chassis Replaceable faceplate 28 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery.
To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush. Front caster wheel Bottom cover Battery Cleaning head module Left side wheel module Bin module Side brush with screw Caster housing Right side wheel module Side brush module Chassis Replaceable faceplate 28 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Replaceable Modules Roomba has a number of Roomba by removing the four screws that hold down the bottom cover and the screw that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel, and battery.
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For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31 Battery Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba's battery. 1 Remove Roomba's side brush screw. 2 Remove Roomba's side brush.
For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31 Battery Removal (models 500 and above) Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall Roomba's battery. 1 Remove Roomba's side brush screw. 2 Remove Roomba's side brush.
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... wet. • Before using this device to iRobot. Small children and pets should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation. • Always remove the battery before cleaning. • Please ensure voltage rating for blinds or curtains, power cords, and any type of severe electrical storms. • Never handle the power supply with a dry cloth only. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. REFER SERVICING...
... wet. • Before using this device to iRobot. Small children and pets should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation. • Always remove the battery before cleaning. • Please ensure voltage rating for blinds or curtains, power cords, and any type of severe electrical storms. • Never handle the power supply with a dry cloth only. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. REFER SERVICING...
Service Manual
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... inspection and cleaning 62 BRUSH & FLAPPER inspection and cleaning 62 VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning 63 Appendix D: Roomba Spare Parts Replacement Instructions 64 Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules 65 Roomba Faceplate Replacement ...69 Roomba Filter Replacement ...70 Roomba Front Wheel Replacement ...71 Appendix E: Roomba Software & OSMO 71 Appendix F: Battery Test Procedure...72 Appendix G: Power Supply Test Procedure 73 Appendix H: Home Base Test Procedure 73 Appendix I: Roomba Serial Number...74 Appendix J: User Interface...
... inspection and cleaning 62 BRUSH & FLAPPER inspection and cleaning 62 VACUUM BIN Module inspection and cleaning 63 Appendix D: Roomba Spare Parts Replacement Instructions 64 Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules 65 Roomba Faceplate Replacement ...69 Roomba Filter Replacement ...70 Roomba Front Wheel Replacement ...71 Appendix E: Roomba Software & OSMO 71 Appendix F: Battery Test Procedure...72 Appendix G: Power Supply Test Procedure 73 Appendix H: Home Base Test Procedure 73 Appendix I: Roomba Serial Number...74 Appendix J: User Interface...
Service Manual
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... hair and dirt. Clean the main brush, flexible brush and bearings from hair and dirt. Clean drive wheels and front caster. This can be done when the robot is low, charge the battery first. Remove the brush guard and check that both yellow brush bearings are present. Clean the electrical contacts on the chassis, cliff sensors, all wheels, and brushes. If during the run, it has an error, record this...
... hair and dirt. Clean the main brush, flexible brush and bearings from hair and dirt. Clean drive wheels and front caster. This can be done when the robot is low, charge the battery first. Remove the brush guard and check that both yellow brush bearings are present. Clean the electrical contacts on the chassis, cliff sensors, all wheels, and brushes. If during the run, it has an error, record this...
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... 3.5 only) Troubleshooting : Clean front bumper windows Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 11 - LIGHT TOUCH BUMPERS 5-7 Troubleshooting : Clean front window along bumper. WHEEL DROP SENSOR 8 Troubleshooting : Toggle wheels. Roomba Spare Part : Battery Replacement Roomba BiT 12 to 7 - Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement 18 Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 10 - BATTERY SENSORS 11 Trouble shooting : Tighten bottom cover. LEFT & RIGHT WHEEL & ENCODERS 12-14 Trouble shooting : Clean wheels from dirt and hair...
... 3.5 only) Troubleshooting : Clean front bumper windows Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 11 - LIGHT TOUCH BUMPERS 5-7 Troubleshooting : Clean front window along bumper. WHEEL DROP SENSOR 8 Troubleshooting : Toggle wheels. Roomba Spare Part : Battery Replacement Roomba BiT 12 to 7 - Roomba Spare Part : Drive Wheel Replacement 18 Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement Roomba BiT 10 - BATTERY SENSORS 11 Trouble shooting : Tighten bottom cover. LEFT & RIGHT WHEEL & ENCODERS 12-14 Trouble shooting : Clean wheels from dirt and hair...
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.... DEBRIS SENSOR Troubleshooting: Clean debris sensor Roomba Spare Part : Cleaning Head Replacement 18 Roomba BiT 18 - MAIN BRUSH 16 Troubleshooting: Redo test with new brush and flapper. Roomba Spare Part : Vacuum Bin Replacement 19 Roomba Spare Part : Front Caster and Wheel Replacement Roomba BiT 16 - Roomba BiT 15 - STASIS 15 Trouble shooting : Remove front caster module. Clean white/black wheel if dirty. Ensure motor and pulley string of module is functioning. Roomba Spare Part : Cleaning Head, Brush, Flapper Drive and Bearing Replacement 17 Roomba BiT 17...
.... DEBRIS SENSOR Troubleshooting: Clean debris sensor Roomba Spare Part : Cleaning Head Replacement 18 Roomba BiT 18 - MAIN BRUSH 16 Troubleshooting: Redo test with new brush and flapper. Roomba Spare Part : Vacuum Bin Replacement 19 Roomba Spare Part : Front Caster and Wheel Replacement Roomba BiT 16 - Roomba BiT 15 - STASIS 15 Trouble shooting : Remove front caster module. Clean white/black wheel if dirty. Ensure motor and pulley string of module is functioning. Roomba Spare Part : Cleaning Head, Brush, Flapper Drive and Bearing Replacement 17 Roomba BiT 17...
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Roomba BiT 19 - CHARGING 20-26 Troubleshooting: Clean robot and Home Base contacts is necessary Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement 20 SIDE BRUSH 19 Troubleshooting: Remove side brush and clean side brush from hair and dirt. Inspect side brush axle. Roomba Spare Part : Side Brush Module Replacement Roomba BiT 20 to 26 -
Roomba BiT 19 - CHARGING 20-26 Troubleshooting: Clean robot and Home Base contacts is necessary Roomba Spare Part : Service or Core Robot Replacement 20 SIDE BRUSH 19 Troubleshooting: Remove side brush and clean side brush from hair and dirt. Inspect side brush axle. Roomba Spare Part : Side Brush Module Replacement Roomba BiT 20 to 26 -
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...-Oh" + 9 beeps (bumper stuck error) Robot drives too slow (light touch bumper always on a dark obstacle or high pile carpet that has obstructed its cliff sensors (6-beep error code). Press bumper to desired areas. Roomba's side brush has stalled and is not registering obstacles after four straight runs of stairs Roomba was started on an uneven surface. ...
...-Oh" + 9 beeps (bumper stuck error) Robot drives too slow (light touch bumper always on a dark obstacle or high pile carpet that has obstructed its cliff sensors (6-beep error code). Press bumper to desired areas. Roomba's side brush has stalled and is not registering obstacles after four straight runs of stairs Roomba was started on an uneven surface. ...
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... battery was started on an uneven surface or got stuck on ground • DRIVE WHEEL Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). • Replace drive wheel modules if fixes fail. If cleaning wheel modules does not correct the problem, both wheel modules may act erratic again at slow, normal or rapid speed Most common causes: Dirt has infiltrated the wheel encoder or a drive belt has failed. Troubleshooting: • Pick Roomba up and set...
... battery was started on an uneven surface or got stuck on ground • DRIVE WHEEL Module inspection and cleaning (Appendix C). • Replace drive wheel modules if fixes fail. If cleaning wheel modules does not correct the problem, both wheel modules may act erratic again at slow, normal or rapid speed Most common causes: Dirt has infiltrated the wheel encoder or a drive belt has failed. Troubleshooting: • Pick Roomba up and set...
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... using HyperTerminal, then select 115200 Bits and 'none' for it). DATA COLLECTION In both manual and automatic advance modes, data can be powered off and will transmit a summary of the test results. dir-left ?) PASS SUMMARY: (wheel-drop-right?) PASS SUMMARY: (rcon?) PASS SUMMARY: (valid-code-in -channel? If the operator presses the CLEAN button again, the Roomba will...
... using HyperTerminal, then select 115200 Bits and 'none' for it). DATA COLLECTION In both manual and automatic advance modes, data can be powered off and will transmit a summary of the test results. dir-left ?) PASS SUMMARY: (wheel-drop-right?) PASS SUMMARY: (rcon?) PASS SUMMARY: (valid-code-in -channel? If the operator presses the CLEAN button again, the Roomba will...
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... that the side brush is rounded, replace cleaning head module. If brushes still do not spin after cleaning, or if error alert persists, replace cleaning head module. CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning Check if main brushes are spinning by running the robot with the vacuum bin removed. Remove Brushes and clean them if dirty. Make sure both yellow main brush caps are installed correctly. If not, send replacement brush caps. ...
... that the side brush is rounded, replace cleaning head module. If brushes still do not spin after cleaning, or if error alert persists, replace cleaning head module. CLEANING HEAD Module inspection and cleaning Check if main brushes are spinning by running the robot with the vacuum bin removed. Remove Brushes and clean them if dirty. Make sure both yellow main brush caps are installed correctly. If not, send replacement brush caps. ...
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Side Brush Module Side brush with Screw Cleaning Head Module Bristle Brush Flapper Brush Brush end caps Brush Bearings Wire Bale Vacuum Bin Module Filter Frame Filter Removable Squeegee Bin Grill Cover (Green, White, Black) Battery Replaceable rubber dust shield Roomba Accessory Spare Parts WCC Battery Door Virtual Wall Battery Door Light House battery door Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules) 1. Turn the robot over and remove side screw brush screw 65
Side Brush Module Side brush with Screw Cleaning Head Module Bristle Brush Flapper Brush Brush end caps Brush Bearings Wire Bale Vacuum Bin Module Filter Frame Filter Removable Squeegee Bin Grill Cover (Green, White, Black) Battery Replaceable rubber dust shield Roomba Accessory Spare Parts WCC Battery Door Virtual Wall Battery Door Light House battery door Roomba Spare Parts Replacement (Battery, Side Brush, Cleaning Head and Wheel Modules) 1. Turn the robot over and remove side screw brush screw 65