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... Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Waiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery. • For storage off • To turn OFF. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba...
... Roomba by removing the battery pull tab. Waiting several days to recharge Roomba can damage the battery. • For storage off • To turn OFF. Important Tips Before using Roomba the first time, you want it with a dry cloth only. 4 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Remove battery pull tab Turning Roomba on and off the power supply, remove the battery from Roomba...
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...Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy 6 Cleaning Pattern 7 Cleaning Modes 8 Cleaning System 9 Cleaning Bins 10 Battery Storage and Charging 11-12 Optional Accessories 13 Virtual Wall 13-14 Virtual Wall® Lighthouses 15-16 Home Base 17 Wiresless Command Center 18 Remote Control 19 Scheduling Roomba ...(selected models 20-21 Regular Maintenance 22-24 Language Selection Mode (selected models 25 Troubleshooting 26-27 Replaceable Modules 28-32 Frequently Asked Questions 33 Important Safety Instructions 34 iRobot Customer Care 35 For more ...
...Contents iRobot Roomba Anatomy 6 Cleaning Pattern 7 Cleaning Modes 8 Cleaning System 9 Cleaning Bins 10 Battery Storage and Charging 11-12 Optional Accessories 13 Virtual Wall 13-14 Virtual Wall® Lighthouses 15-16 Home Base 17 Wiresless Command Center 18 Remote Control 19 Scheduling Roomba ...(selected models 20-21 Regular Maintenance 22-24 Language Selection Mode (selected models 25 Troubleshooting 26-27 Replaceable Modules 28-32 Frequently Asked Questions 33 Important Safety Instructions 34 iRobot Customer Care 35 For more ...
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... the battery from Roomba and store in . For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 11 When fully charged, Roomba's battery will last for an extended period, Roomba will pulse quickly. Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Cleaning Time You should fully charge Roomba's battery before using Roomba for properly. Roomba's battery can damage the battery. Waiting several days to maintain Roomba's battery...
... the battery from Roomba and store in . For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 11 When fully charged, Roomba's battery will last for an extended period, Roomba will pulse quickly. Battery Storage and Charging Roomba is powered by a rechargeable battery. Cleaning Time You should fully charge Roomba's battery before using Roomba for properly. Roomba's battery can damage the battery. Waiting several days to maintain Roomba's battery...
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CLEAN button light Solid red Amber pulse Solid green Quick amber pulse Battery status Battery empty Charging Fully charged 16-hour refresh charge CLEAN/Power Button 12 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to determine the status of two ways: Or Using the Home Base Using the Power Supply Only TIP: W hen Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that it is on.
CLEAN button light Solid red Amber pulse Solid green Quick amber pulse Battery status Battery empty Charging Fully charged 16-hour refresh charge CLEAN/Power Button 12 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Charging Roomba Charge Roomba in one of the battery. Use this chart to indicate that the Home Base power light is charging. Charging Lights Roomba uses the CLEAN button light to determine the status of two ways: Or Using the Home Base Using the Power Supply Only TIP: W hen Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that it is on.
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Note that Roomba will not cross. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the doorway you would like to seven feet long. TIP: P oint the iRobot logo towards the opening up to block....range will soon need replacement. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. This invisible barrier can be used to confine Roomba to a particular room or area, and prevent it from getting too ...
Note that Roomba will not cross. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will drain the battery faster. Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the doorway you would like to seven feet long. TIP: P oint the iRobot logo towards the opening up to block....range will soon need replacement. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 13 Original Virtual Wall The Virtual Wall requires 2 "D" batteries and automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. This invisible barrier can be used to confine Roomba to a particular room or area, and prevent it from getting too ...
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...: 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) TIP: P oint the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to...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. AUTO OFF Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on either...
...: 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) TIP: P oint the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall towards the opening you would like to...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. AUTO OFF Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on either...
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... return to -room. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 15 When they are on, a light illuminates on and off automatically as Roomba is cleaning. Lighthouse Home Base Room 1 Room 2 Start Roomba here With two Virtual Wall Lighthouses in Lighthouse mode or Virtual ...0-1.5m 4-7" 1.5-3m 8"+ 3m+ Distance Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Lighthouse Mode In Lighthouse mode, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room-to the Home Base. When Roomba has completed cleaning, it starts in Lighthouse mode, do not...
... return to -room. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 15 When they are on, a light illuminates on and off automatically as Roomba is cleaning. Lighthouse Home Base Room 1 Room 2 Start Roomba here With two Virtual Wall Lighthouses in Lighthouse mode or Virtual ...0-1.5m 4-7" 1.5-3m 8"+ 3m+ Distance Two "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included) Lighthouse Mode In Lighthouse mode, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room-to the Home Base. When Roomba has completed cleaning, it starts in Lighthouse mode, do not...
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... Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. Range Selector Distance TIP: A void placing Virtual Wall Lighthouses too close to each other, the Home Base, or furniture that Roomba will drain the battery faster. It blocks an opening up to seven feet...or longer in the center of the door frame. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series When battery levels are not planning to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning. In...
... Lighthouse in the doorway between two rooms with the iRobot logo facing forward. Range Selector Distance TIP: A void placing Virtual Wall Lighthouses too close to each other, the Home Base, or furniture that Roomba will drain the battery faster. It blocks an opening up to seven feet...or longer in the center of the door frame. TIP: T o conserve battery life, remove the batteries if you are low, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse power light will flash repeatedly. 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series When battery levels are not planning to use the Virtual Wall Lighthouse when cleaning. In...
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...Home Base against a wall or other immovable object to the Home Base. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 17 The "Clean" button is a solid green when Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it docks successfully. If...not place the Home Base within 4 feet of a stairwell. When Roomba is charging, Roomba's "Clean" button pulses amber as described in , the power light blinks to indicate that Roomba successfully connected to prevent it is plugged in the "Battery Storage and Charging" section of this manual. SCALE 1.000 Home Base...
...Home Base against a wall or other immovable object to the Home Base. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 17 The "Clean" button is a solid green when Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it docks successfully. If...not place the Home Base within 4 feet of a stairwell. When Roomba is charging, Roomba's "Clean" button pulses amber as described in , the power light blinks to indicate that Roomba successfully connected to prevent it is plugged in the "Battery Storage and Charging" section of this manual. SCALE 1.000 Home Base...
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... to left to control only one Roomba. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. The lights on , the lights will make a two-tone beep. 8 When the Command Center is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its Home Base. 3 Install three "AA" batteries into the Command Center. 4 Hold...
... to left to control only one Roomba. Pairing Roomba with a Roomba, you conveniently control Roomba's functions. The lights on , the lights will make a two-tone beep. 8 When the Command Center is under control. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its Home Base. 3 Install three "AA" batteries into the Command Center. 4 Hold...
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... multiple infrared signals and will not operate. Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. It also gives you conveniently control Roomba's functions. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 19 Before using an invisible infrared...
... multiple infrared signals and will not operate. Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately. Models 600+ Roomba enters Max mode and cleans as long as the battery allows. It also gives you conveniently control Roomba's functions. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 19 Before using an invisible infrared...
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..., press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 21 Roomba will switch back to the default 12 hour (AM/PM) format when Roomba's battery is disconnected or significantly discharged. To Delete a Schedule 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY...
..., press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time. 4 Release SCHEDULE. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 21 Roomba will switch back to the default 12 hour (AM/PM) format when Roomba's battery is disconnected or significantly discharged. To Delete a Schedule 1 Press and hold SCHEDULE. 2 While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY...
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...: www.irobot.com 27 charging error. not cooling. Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheels. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. What to do Confirm that they turn . Clean wheels of hair and debris. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... Charging Roomba has a Error 5. charging error. Charging Roomba's battery is Error 7. Charging Roomba's battery is too...
...: www.irobot.com 27 charging error. not cooling. Please inspect and clean Roomba's wheels. Roomba's main brushes cannot turn freely. What to do Confirm that they turn . Clean wheels of hair and debris. Remove and clean Roomba's brushes. Charging Errors (while charging) Roomba Roomba Roomba blinks... Charging Roomba has a Error 5. charging error. Charging Roomba's battery is Error 7. Charging Roomba's battery is too...
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To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush. 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. 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
To access Roomba's replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of modules that holds the spinning side brush. 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. 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
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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. For more detailed information, visit: www.irobot.com 31
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3 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba's bottom cover. 4 Remove Roomba's battery. 5 Reinstall Roomba's battery with the iRobot logo facing up. 6 Replace Roomba's bottom cover and the four screws. 7 Replace Roomba's side brush and the side brush screw. 32 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
3 Unscrew the four screws shown below and remove Roomba's bottom cover. 4 Remove Roomba's battery. 5 Reinstall Roomba's battery with the iRobot logo facing up. 6 Replace Roomba's bottom cover and the four screws. 7 Replace Roomba's side brush and the side brush screw. 32 iRobot Roomba 500 Series
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.... • If the room to iRobot. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. Do not sit or stand on Roomba, battery, power supply and in mind when setting... the power supply supplied by a person responsible for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all operating and use of injury or damage, keep these safety...
.... • If the room to iRobot. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY, OR THE POWER SUPPLY. Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. Do not sit or stand on Roomba, battery, power supply and in mind when setting... the power supply supplied by a person responsible for enclosed power supply matches standard outlet voltage. 34 iRobot Roomba 500 Series ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING • Charge using and maintaining Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all operating and use of injury or damage, keep these safety...