Instructions for using the robot vacuum cleaner. Robot vacuum cleaner: buy a miracle cleaner. Ability to quickly memorize the route and navigate

Appearance

The developers of Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum, without much hesitation, borrowed the design of the nodes and the principles of operation from robotic vacuum cleaners that have long been on the market. The donors were at least the Roomba models (see, for example, an article about) and Neato (see, for example, an article about). Of course, there are, as it seems to us, original solutions.

The vacuum cleaner in terms of has an almost perfectly round shape.

The bevel from the edge to the bottom helps to overcome obstacles, and some angularity at the top and a slightly pronounced rim on the bumper reduce the likelihood that the vacuum cleaner will get stuck under obstacles with little clearance.

The case is made of white plastic with a matte surface without coating. On the one hand, this is good, since a light robot is visible in the dark and on a dark floor, so it is easier to find it, for example, under the sofa when it gets stuck there, and the robot is less likely to be accidentally stepped on, on the other hand, the white matte bottom is easy gets dirty and difficult to clean. The top surface of the lid that covers most of the top panel is also white, but mirror-smooth. In the front part there is a control panel with a mechanical rocker button, the rim of which is illuminated in white, orange or red, static or with a certain dynamics depending on the current state, a blue Wi-Fi connection status indicator and a tiny reset button. When the top cover is closed, only the rocker button remains available.

There is no carrying handle for the robot. The top cover covers not only part of the control panel, but also the dust collector compartment.

A mechanical bumper is installed on the front, which covers the entire front of the robot and extends to the sides.

Behind the bars in the center of the bumper is an ultrasonic obstacle proximity sensor. On the right side of the bumper there is an oval cutout, behind which is an auxiliary IR obstacle sensor that helps the robot move close to the obstacle (stated at a distance of 10 mm), if possible without physical contact with it.

In the back of the case there is an “exhaust” grille (right) and a grille (left) behind which there is, apparently, a loudspeaker, and in the center there are contact pads for charging on the base.

Turning the vacuum cleaner upside down, we will see four IR height difference sensors (dark windows along the edge in front and in front of the drive wheels), a roller on a rotating platform, a side brush, a main brush compartment closed by a frame with restrictive guides (carpet corners are not wound) and with an additional elastic fixed scraper, and two driving wheels on spring-loaded levers. An inconspicuous cover hides the Micro-USB connector, which is apparently used for diagnostics and a contact method for updating the firmware.

The base is relatively large and not very light.

The body of the base is made of white plastic, mostly with a matte surface. Two rubber anti-slip pads are glued to the bottom of the base.

The area of ​​the bottom is increased due to the supportive protruding skirt. As a result, the base is quite stable and can be installed on the floor without any additional support. On the front panel of the base there is a large window made of tinted translucent plastic, behind which are passive parking beacons (alternating strips of absorbing and reflective material). Below are long spring-loaded pads.

This design guarantees reliable contact of the robot with the base even when parking slightly crooked. When pressed, the contact pads are not only recessed, but also shifted to the side, which helps to clean the contact surfaces. The power supply is built into the base. The mains power cable is detachable (two-pin connector with cylindrical contacts is used). Excess power cable is placed in a special channel on the back of the base.

And for beauty and to reduce dust, all this is closed with a lid.

The measured length of the power cord was 1.5 m (length of the flexible part). Passport characteristics of the base: input - 100-240 V 50/60 Hz, output - 20 V DC up to 2.2 A.

Additional accessories and consumables are not included in the package, everything is at a minimum.

There is documentation - a printed manual and a quick reference, all, unfortunately, in Chinese. The vacuum cleaner is packed in a not very large, modestly designed box with a plastic handle.

Functioning

For those who know Chinese, we recommend that you read about the functions of the vacuum cleaner in the included user manual. Those who do not know will either have to look for a translation of the manual (we did not find it) or translate it on their own, for example, using a mobile application.

The robot is equipped with an orientation system based on a scanning infrared laser range finder (lidar). The lidar is mounted in a turret on the top panel. Through the horizontal "loopholes" of this turret, you can see the lenses of the emitting laser diode and photodetector. The laser diode and photodetector are mounted on a rotor that rotates in a horizontal plane, and this is what allows the robot to receive data on the distance to obstacles with a 360-degree horizontal view 5 times per second. The manufacturer also indicates that the scanning frequency is 1800 samples per second, the distance to the obstacle is determined at a distance of up to 6 m with an accuracy of 2%. That is, unlike most models, the robot does not have to drive close to the obstacle to determine its presence. In addition, the remote detection of obstacles and their geometry allows the robot to map the room and track its own location. The robot “knows” where it is, where the base station is located (when starting from it), where it has already cleaned, where it needs to be cleaned, and where there are still unexplored areas in the perimeter of the territory.

In theory, a changing environment - moving pieces of furniture or walking people and not people - can knock down the orientation of the robot, but in practice it is not forbidden to walk around the robot, apparently, there is some kind of algorithm for discarding obstacles that are not constant in time. You also need to take into account the fact that the lidar works in a plane at a certain height from the floor, that is, everything that is lower or higher, the robot “does not see”. However, in the case of “below”, the robot is equipped with a mechanical bumper and an ultrasonic obstacle sensor on it. The option of obstacles located above the plane of action of the lidar, in theory, can lead to some problems, since the roof of the turret is located above this plane. Note that the height of the robot, even with the turret, is not very large (we got 81 mm to the top of the bumper and 95 mm to the top of the turret), which increases the area available for cleaning.

The axles of the driving wheels are located on the same diameter (350 mm) of the body circumference. Such a kinematic scheme allows the robot to make a U-turn on the spot without changing the boundaries of the area occupied by the robot, so the vacuum cleaner has good maneuverability. The diameter of the driving wheels is relatively large (70 mm), and the hinge stroke at the point of the centers of the wheels reaches almost 30 mm, so the robot overcomes obstacles of small depth and height without any problems. These wheels have a deep tread made of non-slip rubber-like material. Potentially, the robot is able to overcome obstacles up to 18 mm high - approximately the distance from the floor to the lowest point of the bumper of the vacuum cleaner, which is consistent with the patency, that is, the robot will not try to climb on what it is likely to get stuck on. The robot weighs 3.8 kg.

When cleaning, the front side brush rakes debris to the center. Note the design of the side brush - flexible elastic leashes (stitched at the ends for strength) end with a relatively rigid straight bristle. As a result, the brush works efficiently and does not lose its shape. The original element is a small tuft of bristles on the side surface of the brush sleeve, apparently, this should prevent winding of hair, threads, etc. on the brush shaft.

The main brush must cope with the task of combing and throwing debris from the surface to be cleaned. Further, the garbage is sucked into the dust collector capacity by the air flow, where it, the garbage, is retained by the filter. After passing through the fan, the air, having fulfilled its task of carrying, is thrown back through the grate at the rear of the robot. This model is not a vacuum cleaner in the classical sense, since almost no debris is sucked directly from the surface being cleaned (except for very light dust).

The end of the main brush rotates in a plain bearing, protected from hair and dirt by a plastic casing. Note, all the same bundles of bristles on the frame, which are designed to protect the drive and brush bearing from debris getting into them.

The package includes a special tool with a comb and a blade in a squiggle. It can be used to cut off tangled hair and comb out the brush.

The compartment in which the main brush is installed is fixed on levers, so with a stroke of about 9 mm at the edge farthest from the axes of the levers, it follows the floor relief, which increases cleaning efficiency.

The robot monitors the presence of a dust collector in its compartment, or rather a filter on it, for which a small magnet is attached to the filter frame, and there is a corresponding sensor in the compartment. The folded fine-pored filter is protected by a large-mesh plastic mesh that traps large debris. Without this mesh, the folds of such filters become clogged with debris that is difficult to clean out of there.

The manufacturer boasts of a powerful fan installed in the robot with a brushless motor from the Japanese company Nidec. It is stated that the peak performance of the fan reaches 0.67 m³ / min, and the maximum discharge is 1800 Pa.

A powerful fan corresponds to a capacious battery. To get to it, you need to unscrew the six screws on the bottom, one of which is under the seal, and remove it.

Most likely, the battery pack is made up of cylindrical elements of the popular 18650 size, but we did not disassemble the battery, since it looks like there is no way to do this without significant damage to the appearance. The removed bottom demonstrates that the modules of the drive wheels, the main and side brushes, if necessary, are easily replaced.

Please be advised that this vacuum cleaner must not be used in damp environments or on surfaces with spilled liquids. After contact of the vacuum cleaner with liquids, in the best case, it will take a long time to clean it from the adhering layer of dust, and in the worst case, the vacuum cleaner may fail.

As far as we could understand, this model has two main cleaning modes:

• Single (double for small rooms) cleaning of the entire available area.
• Cleaning a certain place - the vacuum cleaner is transferred to the right place.

Automatic start of cleaning provides a schedule mode - in the application you can specify the day / days of the week and the time when you want to start cleaning.

According to the manufacturer, when launched from the base, the robot will clean either until it has removed the entire available area, or until the battery charge drops below 20%. In the second case, he will return to the base, charge the battery, then continue cleaning from the place where he left off. How many cleaning cycles with intermediate recharging the robot can do is not specified.

Spatial cleaning planning is provided by a magnetic boundary strip (25 mm wide and 2 mm thick) that can be simply placed on the floor or hidden under the (probably still thin) floor covering. Unfortunately, the manufacturer was stingy to put the tape in the package, you will have to buy it additionally, and, for example, Gearbest.com offers a length of, apparently, 2 m for $16.63 with free shipping.

The vacuum cleaner informs about its condition using an LED indicator - a rim around the rocking button - as well as pronouncing words, phrases and even long sentences in pure Chinese. If desired, this voice notification can be turned off, but only together with the ability to start cleaning.

This option, like many other functions, is available from a proprietary application installed on mobile devices with Android (apparently, iOS) on board. There is no official Russian version of the application, but if you wish, you can find and install an unofficial Russian-translated version from the APK file (however, you will have to tinker a little more in order to also install the plugin translated into Russian, designed to control the robot vacuum cleaner). Most of the screenshots shown here are made for such a Russified version of the application and plugin.

After launching the application for the first time, you need to establish a connection with the robot, which must be within the range of a Wi-Fi network (and, apparently, only 2.4 GHz) with access to a large network, since a global cloud service is used to control the robot. On the one hand, this is good, since you can control the robot from anywhere where there is a connection to the Network, on the other hand, it’s bad, because if there is no access to the Network or there is at least no connection to the cloud service (and this happens all the time), then there is no access to the robot, even if it and the mobile device are on the same local network. From our point of view, the most useful feature is the display of a room map compiled by the robot and the robot's movement trajectory on it. You can control how the robot cleans and, if necessary, make adjustments to the arrangement of furniture, etc. in order to improve the quality of cleaning. The main page of the plugin displays the status of the robot, the map, the area cleaned and the time for the last cleaning performed, as well as the current battery charge. At the bottom there are buttons for returning to the base, starting cleaning and switching the fan power.

At the top right is a button to go to pages with additional settings.

Testing

* Additionally, the Full Power option is enabled.

The video below was shot from above from one point, the base is located at the bottom in the center, during processing part of the video sequence was accelerated ten times, the Maximum mode with the Full power option turned on:

In the case of our test area, at the beginning of cleaning, the robot bypasses the area available for cleaning along the perimeter, and then, moving like a snake, passes through the inside of the territory. The robot performed these procedures twice, which, apparently, is supposed to be done for small rooms. The constructed map and the trajectory of movement are shown below.

The green dot is the location of the robot and the charging base. The robot easily drives into narrow places that are only 50 mm wider than the robot body, and cleans there. When approaching an obstacle frontally, the robot slows down a few centimeters before it, but usually continues to move until it touches the bumper and the bumper movement sensors are triggered. If an obstacle moves easily, for example, a curtain, the robot moves it a few centimeters away (the bumper sensors do not work), but then it turns away from the obstacle anyway. When moving along an obstacle that reflects IR light well, the robot moves sideways to the obstacle, but does not touch it. And if the obstacle does not reflect IR light well, then there is a periodic touch with the side of the bumper. While walking around the perimeter or along an obstacle, the robot increases the rotation speed of the side brush. The video and the map show that the robot's navigation system often fails, and the robot strangely goes around the two lower corners. With what it is connected, we cannot even guess. Sometimes the snake bypass became diagonal relative to the walls of the fenced area, this can be seen in the video below (Silent mode, first pass):

For some reason, this affected not only the appearance of the trajectory, but also the quality of cleaning, since the robot left a corner uncleaned during the first pass, which can be seen on the map:

This behavior with a diagonal bypass was repeated until we removed the robot from the base and returned it back, thereby, apparently, resetting its binding from the known room. The robot handles the base very carefully, it cleans right next to it, but does not touch or move the base from its place. Upon completion of cleaning, the robot switches the suction fan and brush drives to low power mode, then quickly, purposefully and as short as possible, moves to the place in front of the base, turns around at a certain distance from it with its rear part with contacts to the base, slowly approaches it and, performing oscillatory movements, slowly docking. Rough determination of the location of the base is carried out, apparently, according to the compiled map, but the exact docking is carried out using passive beacons on the base itself. The robot can search for a base at the user's command, even if it was not launched from it.

In general, the robot cleans quickly and efficiently. Turning on the low fan power mode Silently has almost no effect on the quality of cleaning (the uncleaned corner affected more), at least, our test debris. After the first cleaning cycle, some debris remains near obstacles and in small areas in the corners where navigation fails, the robot cleans very well near the base:

After two more cycles, there is very, very little garbage left (99.1% removed):

In the first local cleaning test, the robot lost its orientation due to black and almost non-reflective walls. The two boxes helped him stay grounded, and the cleanup was a success. The process is shown in the video below:

According to the manual, the size of the area to be cleaned is 1.5 by 1.5 m, which is approximately what happened. A magnetic strip-liner from the refrigerator door seal works as a magnetic limiter, but we did not find out exactly what orientation of magnetization is needed and whether it plays a role.

In addition, field tests were carried out. To do this, a plot of several rooms with a total area of ​​approximately 110 m² was fenced off in an office and relatively clean room. The floor plan is shown below. On it, the rooms accessible to the robot are marked with colored rectangles and the location of the base is marked with a red circle.

Robot snake removed the entire available area. Upon completion, the robot purposefully and in the shortest possible way returned to the base for recharging. On the map below you can see how the robot cleaned and the path from the last room to the base:

The robot cleaned 93 minutes. In the case of such a large room, the robot divides it into sections about 3.5 by 3.5 m in size, repeating the same cycle in each - bypassing the area around the perimeter, then bypassing the inner area of ​​the site with a snake and moving on to the next section. Like all robots with navigation that we tested, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum does not operate with such concepts as a room and walls, from its point of view there is some available area and obstacles on it, how the robot will bypass this area is determined by the order of detection of obstacles and the algorithm cleaning, the robot does not divide the area into real rooms. According to the application, the area cleaned was 84 m², but remember that from the 110 m² we indicated, a significant area occupied by furniture and equipment must be deducted. According to the application, the work finished with a cleaning with a charge of 38%, but due to problems with updating information, this data may not be reliable. So in additional tests at the same fan power, the robot worked from full charge to a level of 19% (recall that at a level below 20%, the robot stops cleaning and returns to the base) worked for 103 minutes. That is, on a single charge in maximum power mode, the robot cleans an area of ​​​​approximately 120 m². Taking into account one recharge (and it is not explicitly stated anywhere how many times the robot can recharge and resume cleaning on its own), in this mode the robot can clean up to 240 m². In low fan mode, the maximum area increases accordingly.

At the end of the cleaning in the office, almost all the garbage accumulated on the pleated filter.

The easiest way, from our point of view, to clean the dust container and filter is with a conventional vacuum cleaner with a crevice nozzle. However, this remark applies to all robotic vacuum cleaners. The side brush did not wrap anything around itself, but a little hair wound around the main brush and dust tangles began to form on the bristles.

However, the hair brush was easily cleaned with fingers, it was not necessary to use the cutter on the comb. Some concern is the amount of debris crammed into the gap between the drive and the bushing. Apparently, to extend the life of the brush assembly, this place must be cleaned thoroughly and regularly.

The noise level depends on the selected mode:

When compared with others, depending on the mode, the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum robot changes from a quiet to a moderately loud robot vacuum cleaner. The nature of the noise is not very annoying, but it is not comfortable to be in the same room with a working robot, especially if it works in medium and maximum fan power.

When charging the vacuum cleaner on the base, the consumption from the mains is up to 37 W at the beginning of the process. If the vacuum cleaner is turned on and is on the base, then approximately 2.4-3.3 W are consumed from the network (Wi-Fi is on). If the vacuum cleaner is removed from the base, then the consumption will drop to 0.3 W - this is how much the base itself, included in the network, consumes. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge (or rather, from 20% to 100%) the battery.

conclusions

This Chinese robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with an advanced orientation system based on the most reliable way - remote detection of obstacles and their configuration using a scanning laser rangefinder. The robot received a capacious lithium-ion battery, a powerful fan and support for remote monitoring and control using a mobile application, which, among other things, has the function of visualizing the built room map and the robot’s movement trajectory. Based on the results of our tests, we can assume that the software of the robot can still be improved, since the robot behaves strangely in some situations, which increases the cleaning time and sometimes reduces its quality. However, the manufacturer definitely changes something, since only during the testing period the robot updated its software at least twice. Unfortunately, constant and unpredictable communication problems between the client program, the cloud service and the robot reduce the usefulness of mobile software and the pleasure of using such a fun and useful home assistant.

Advantages:

• High cleaning efficiency
• Advanced orientation system and laying a rational cleaning route
• At least one resumption of cleaning after recharging
• Large maximum cleaning area
• Smart base station design
• Restriction of movement with magnetic tape
• Fan power control
• Scheduled cleaning
• Possibility of control and monitoring using an application on a mobile device

Flaws:

• The complete absence of official Russification
• Constant loss of connection with the cloud service, which makes the mobile application of little use
• poor equipment
• Small dust container

In conclusion, we suggest watching our video review of the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum robot vacuum cleaner:

You have become the owner of the most modern equipment - the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner. More than five million people around the world use robot labor in their homes. Sometimes, robots literally become family members - people give them names.

More than two decades of iRobot's history is devoted to designing and building robots.

Please read this manual carefully before you begin the exciting process of putting your robot to work. This will allow you to correctly approach the process of operating the robot, spend a minimum of time on training and get the maximum pleasure and effect from iRobot Roomba.

Thank you for choosing an iRobot robot!

Maintenance of the robot vacuum cleaner

In order for the performance of the iRobot Roomba to remain excellent for a long period of time, the following requirements must be met:

• The robot should be used periodically, or specially prepared for storage if it is not needed for a long time. This approach will maximize the battery life of iRobot Roomba.
• the robot's brushes will work extremely efficiently if you can find the time to clean them. In addition, the mechanisms that control these brushes also need regular maintenance and cleaning of debris and dirt particles.
• electronic modules and electrical circuits of the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner will become unusable from active contact with water. The robot must not be immersed in water or doused, allowed to operate, or stored in wet conditions. Care of the robot should be done with a dry cloth material.

Remember safety

When preparing the robot for work, you should carefully read the safety rules that are given in this manual.

The preparation of the robot vacuum cleaner should begin by removing the packaging protection from the battery contacts. To do this, after turning the robot over, remove the battery tab, which has a yellow color. Then the battery of the robot cleaner will need to go through a full cycle of the charging procedure. The first battery charge must not be interrupted! The robot will indicate the end of battery charging by a green light indication on the CLEAN button.

Preparing the Job Site for the Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The intelligent control system of the robot vacuum cleaner allows it to move in the space of the cleaned premises completely independently. But obstacles such as wires lying on the floor or running along the baseboard, with the help of which other household devices are powered, can become an insoluble problem for the robot and require your intervention.

The Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner effectively handles various types of debris and dirt. But it cannot be used in rooms with high humidity or on a wet or damp floor.

First of all, you should determine the place where the Home Base ™ - the charger of the robot vacuum cleaner will be located and install it there. Then you need to plan which areas of the room will be cleaned and mark their boundaries using Virtual Wall devices or Virtual Wall® Lighthouse™ devices used for models 780 and older. Focusing on their signals, the robot cleaner will be able to work, moving from site to site.

Beginning of work

If you have purchased a robot cleaner control device or a remote control, they must first be configured to control the robot. Otherwise, turn on the robot vacuum cleaner by pressing the CLEAN button on the robot body.

The robot vacuum cleaner will inform you about the inclusion of a special sound and a light indicator on the CLEAN button. The next press of CLEAN will signal the robot to start cleaning the room.

A pause in the cleaning process and a return to the active cleaning phase is also carried out with the CLEAN button.

To turn off the robot cleaner, the CLEAN button must remain pressed until the indicator light on it turns off.

Cleaning programs and models

Roomba is controlled by an intelligent iAdapt™ system that constantly receives information about the world around it and decides how to react to it during operation. In the memory of the robot vacuum cleaner there are forty basic ways of reacting to various external conditions and three basic models of work. The intelligent system constantly decides which response and which model will be the most optimal in the current conditions.

Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner (700 Series) is programmed to use the following cleaning programs:

• clean mode. The intelligent system collects information about the size and configuration of the room intended for cleaning and builds an optimal work model in terms of time.
• spot mode. This cleaning mode is applied by the intelligent control system of the robot cleaner when there is a cleaning task in a small area. The robot begins to move along the site along a trajectory resembling a spiral with a radius of about half a meter, returning to the starting point by the end of cleaning.
• Scheduled Cleaning Mode. When using this mode, the intelligent system of the robot cleaner will turn on at a predetermined time, clean the scheduled areas, and return to the charger.

floor coverings

The robot successfully copes with any floor coverings and is able to protect itself from emergencies due to falls and slips. The intelligent control system detects the places on the floor where there is a change in its height. However, sometimes the robot cleaner may need help. This happens when cleaning around rounded corners or on floors that tend to be very slippery. The robot vacuum cleaner cannot be used outdoors.

Releasing Obfuscation

The brushes of the robot vacuum cleaner can become tangled in electrical wires lying loose on the floor, which power other household devices. In this case, the intelligent robot control system stops the current cleaning job and tries to free the brushes by changing the direction of their rotation. The process of unraveling is accompanied by a characteristic sound similar to clicks.

home base

The charging device of the Home Base of the robot vacuum cleaner should be located near the wall, on the floor, no closer than one and a half meters of free empty space from the places where the floor level changes in height. After cleaning, or - when the batteries reach a certain level of discharge, the robot cleaner goes to the charger. After the robot cleaner is installed on the base, the Home Base will signal the success with a green indicator light. The signal that the robot has started charging its batteries will be a yellow flashing indicator on the robot body.

A sign that the robot vacuum cleaner has successfully completed the procedure for charging its batteries and is ready for work will be the green light of its indicator.

The Virtual Wall electronic barrier is compatible with the entire Roomba range

The Virtual Wall electronic barrier is designed to forcefully restrict the area of ​​operation of the robot vacuum cleaner. It can be used to prevent the robot from leaving a particular room or to protect the robot from contact with fragile objects.

The electronic barrier is powered by 2 size C batteries. Batteries are not included in the package and must be purchased separately.

The electronic barrier creates for the robot a kind of "obstacle" in the form of a cone, up to two meters wide, which it cannot overcome.

The electronic barrier is designed to block door openings. The best place for its installation is the outer part of the opening.

Electronic barrier Virtual Wall operates in two modes:

• Manual. The barrier should be turned on together with the robot cleaner. It will automatically turn off after a little more than two hours after being turned on.
• Auto. The barrier turns on when the vacuum cleaner is turned on.

An indicator on the body of the electronic barrier indicates the selected mode and battery status. A flashing green light indicates that the batteries are low and need to be replaced. To conserve batteries, turn off the Virtual Wall electronic barrier during periods when the Robot Cleaner will not be used for a long time, and turn it on only when the Robot Cleaner is scheduled to operate regularly. The rest of the time, the Virtual Wall electronic barrier must be turned off.

Device Virtual Wall Lighthouse

For Roomba robot vacuum cleaner models 780 and older, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ electronic barrier is available with an additional Lighthouse mode. In this mode, the device works like a navigator for a robot vacuum cleaner and helps it navigate in the space of the premises.

Mode selection is made in advance using a switch on the device, and switching to the active mode or turning off the Virtual Wall Lighthouse ™ occurs automatically, along with iRobot Roomba.

The Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ electronic barrier is powered by 2 size C batteries. Batteries are not included and must be purchased separately.

An indicator on the body of the electronic barrier indicates the selected mode and battery status. A flashing green light indicates that the batteries are low and need to be replaced.

When installing the Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ in Lighthouse mode, place it in a doorway with the logo portion of the device facing forward. The Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ device will act as a beacon for the robot cleaner to help it move, cleaning one room after another in sequence.

The operating time of the equipment will depend on the size of the premises intended for cleaning. Once the Robot Cleaner has finished cleaning, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse™ will guide it to the Home Base™ Charger.

If you plan to use multiple Lighthouse and Virtual Wall devices at the same time, please note that they should not be placed next to each other, the Home Base charger, or behind large interior items that do not pass the signals emitted by the listed devices for mutual communication. If you ignore these requirements, the robot cleaner will not detect the Lighthouse or Virtual Wall devices, or will not be able to determine the route to the Home Base charger.

The Virtual Wall Lighthouse equipment, with the mode switch set to the Virtual Wall position, creates an electronic barrier that forcibly limits the working area of ​​the robot cleaner. This mode prohibits the robot from leaving a specific room or protects it from possible contact with dangerous objects. In Virtual Wall mode, the device will automatically stop emitting a signal after two hours and fifteen minutes after being turned on.

Virtual Wall Lighthouse operating in Virtual Wall mode is installed in the area of ​​the doorway. The signal strength and therefore the distance at which the robot cleaner can detect the Virtual Wall Lighthouse can be adjusted. It can range from two to six meters, depending on the configuration of a particular room. The greater this distance, the higher the power consumption of the Virtual Wall Lighthouse.

Battery Handling

The iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner is powered by rechargeable batteries. The very first battery charging cycle is performed in preparation for the first operation of the robot and takes a time period of nine hours.

Check the state of charge of the batteries of the robot cleaner before each cleaning.

In order for the batteries to work as long and efficiently as possible, the Home Base charger of the robot vacuum cleaner must be constantly connected to the power supply, and the robot itself, between cleanings, should be located on the base of the charger. The fact that the charger is functioning and the procedure for charging the robot's batteries is in normal mode is signaled by a light indicator on the body of the charger.

If the robot vacuum cleaner has been without the ability to recharge the batteries for a long time, after connecting it to the charger, the battery recovery mode can be automatically turned on. The activation of this mode will be signaled by a flashing light indicator. The recovery time of the batteries will be significantly longer compared to the procedure for normal battery charging. It is impossible to interrupt the operation of such a mode until it is completed.

Removing the batteries

If it is known in advance that the help of the robot cleaner will not be needed for a long time, after the battery is fully charged, it should be removed from the case and stored at room temperature and low humidity.

The battery should always be removed when it becomes known that the help of the robot vacuum cleaner will not be needed for a long time. To remove the battery, you must open the compartment on the bottom side of the robot body, after removing the screws.

A device for controlling the robot vacuum cleaner from a distance

The process of using the device to control the robot vacuum cleaner from a distance is very similar to the process of controlling other household appliances with a remote control. With the help of the buttons of the device, which is previously directed in the direction where the robot is currently located, it is started, controlled and certain functions are turned on.

The remote control device of the robotic vacuum cleaner is powered by two AA batteries.

Do not use the remote control when you are within a short distance of the Home Base charger or Virtual Wall electronic barrier, as signals may overlap and cause Roomba to misinterpret signals.

Dedicated robot cleaner control device

For iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaners from model 780 and older, a special control device has been created with which you can plan complex robot work schedules by setting time intervals and selecting the required work model. Being in fact the center from which the robot is controlled, this device allows you to remotely access the control of the robot during operation.

When drawing up a schedule, its owner sets the start time for work. The robot cleaner will start cleaning according to the schedule without additional commands. The schedule can be drawn up a week ahead by assigning a one-time task to the robot for the day.

To successfully implement the schedule, it is necessary to accurately set the current time in the control system of the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner. To do this, having previously turned off the robot by pressing the CLEAN button, you should press the CLOCK button and select the values ​​for the DAY, HOUR and MINUTE positions. Then, the result is saved by clicking on OK. Pressing the CLEAN button will exit the time and date setting mode and allow you to return to the setting mode later.

Setting the time format

iRobot Roomba supports 8-hour and 12-hour time formats. To select a convenient format, press the CLOCK button without releasing it until the format selection mode is displayed on the screen. Pressing CLOCK will switch the system to a format convenient for you, pressing OK will fix the result.

If the battery of the Robot Cleaner falls below the minimum charge level or is removed from the body of the Robot Cleaner, the time format will reset back to twelve hours.

Job Schedule for Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The robot vacuum cleaner can be scheduled up to a week ahead with one task per day. Before scheduling, you need to set the time on the Robot Cleaner's clock.

To set the schedule, use the CLEAN button to turn off the robot vacuum cleaner. Pressing SCHEDULE enters the cleaning schedule planning mode. When scheduling, you should set the appropriate values ​​for the positions DAY, HOUR and MINUTE, according to your task plan for the robot cleaner. The created schedule is confirmed by pressing the OK button. Pressing the CLEAN button will exit the time and date setting mode and allow you to return to the setting mode later.

View cleaning plan

In order to see which cleaning plan is currently set for the robot vacuum cleaner, after turning it off by pressing CLEAN, press SCHEDULE. After entering the task schedule, pressing DAY can display the programmed work schedule for the robot cleaner. By pressing the OK button, you can confirm the current schedule of the robot cleaner. Pressing the CLEAN button will exit the time and date setting mode and allow you to return to the setting mode later.

Deleting a cleaning plan

In order to delete a previously programmed schedule for the robot vacuum cleaner, after turning it off by pressing CLEAN, press SCHEDULE. After entering the task schedule, pressing DAY can display the programmed work schedule for the robot cleaner. After selecting the position in the graph to be deleted, press HOUR to delete the entry. By pressing the OK button, you can confirm the changes in the schedule of the robot cleaner. Pressing the DAY button for five seconds will delete all previously programmed schedules for the robot cleaner.

Changing the cleaning plan

In order to change the previously programmed schedule for the robot vacuum cleaner, after turning it off by pressing CLEAN, press SCHEDULE. After entering the task schedule, pressing DAY can display the programmed work schedule for the robot cleaner. After selecting the position in the graph that needs to be corrected, press HOUR and MINUTE to correct the entry. By pressing the OK button, you can confirm the changes in the schedule of the robot cleaner. Pressing the CLEAN button will exit the time and date setting mode and allow you to return to the setting mode later.

Current service

A small regular amount of work to keep your iRobot Roomba in good condition will significantly extend the life of the equipment and improve its quality. The parts of the robot cleaner that need to be cleaned of debris adhering to them are made in yellow. They should be regularly detached from the robot body and cleaned. If possible, a special container in the body of the vacuum cleaner should be regularly emptied of debris. Wool, hair and threads are wound around the brush assemblies of the robot vacuum cleaner. This can, over time, damage the quality of cleaning and lead to equipment failure. The brush assemblies of the robot should be cleaned regularly.

Simple regular maintenance operations

Emptying the container for collected garbage. A special container in the body of the vacuum cleaner should be regularly emptied of debris by removing it and inserting it into place after cleaning. In the absence of a container, or if it is installed incorrectly, the robot vacuum cleaner will not work.

Cleaning the filter system. The filters of the robot cleaner should be cleaned regularly to remove debris and dust. If you use the robot vacuum cleaner for two months, you should replace the filters.

Caring for the components of the brush mechanism of the robot vacuum cleaner.

To care for the components of the brush mechanism of the robot vacuum cleaner, you should:

1. Detach the protective frame from the body of the robot vacuum cleaner. This can be done by pressing on two tabs that are yellow in color.

2. Remove the two brushes, remove the yellow bearings from the shafts and carefully remove debris and dirt from them.

3. To remove hair, threads and long fibers of dirt from the bearings and shafts, you need to use the cleaning device supplied with the robot vacuum cleaner.

4. In order to clean the mechanism of the side mount brush, it must be disconnected from the body of the robot vacuum cleaner by first removing the screw securing it. After the cleaning procedure, the brush mechanism should be returned back, secured with a screw.

To care for the front wheel of the robot vacuum cleaner, you should:

1. Remove the wheel by pulling its holder out of the body of the robot vacuum cleaner.
2. Clean the place where the wheel is attached to the housing.
3. Remove debris, fibers and dirt from the parts of the wheel and the attachment mechanism to the body.
4. Install all parts in place. When the wheel is correctly inserted into the case, a clicking sound is heard.

To care for the sensors for monitoring the fullness of the trash container (relevant for model 770 and older):

1. Remove the waste container from the body of the robot vacuum cleaner.
2. Carefully clean the sensors with a dry, clean cloth.

To care for sensors that monitor floor level differences in height, you should:

Gently clean the six sensors with a dry, clean cloth.

Fault detection.

For early detection of possible malfunctions, the Roomba robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with a system for diagnosing, identifying and eliminating emerging problems. The system will promptly inform you about the failure of individual components of the robot vacuum cleaner using a light indicator. You can recall the error message with the CLEAN button.

If you need more information about your Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner, please visit www.irobot.com for a complete manual.

Fault indication

Battery Charging Progress Alarm System

Voice guidance language

The main language of the robot is English. To change this setting you need:

• Preliminarily turn off the robot by pressing the CLEAN button.
• Press and hold the DOCK button until the robot cleaner plays the name of the current language in voice guidance.
• Release the DOCK button.
• Press the CLEAN button until the robot pronounces the name of the language convenient for you in voice guidance.
• Press and hold the CLEAN button until the robot cleaner turns off. The selected language will be fixed in the robot's memory.

Reset control program settings

To reset the settings of the control program, it is necessary to press and hold the CLEAN button for 10 seconds.

FAQ

What is the reason why the brush of the robot cleaner starts to rotate in the opposite direction?

Changing the direction and speed of rotation is an attempt by an intelligent control system to free the robot from entanglement. Sometimes, in this way, the robot reacts to the high pile of the carpet floor.

The occurrence of such a reaction of the robot on a flat floor is a sign that the brushes need cleaning.

What is the reason why the robot makes clicking sounds?

The click sound emitted by the robot vacuum cleaner signals an attempt by an intelligent control system to free the robot from entanglement by changing the direction of rotation of the brushes.

The appearance of such a sound made by the robot on a flat floor is a sign that the brushes need cleaning.

Why does the robot not detect the presence of some obstacles on the way while moving?

The intelligent control system of the robot vacuum cleaner, receiving information from sensors located on the body, timely determines the presence of obstacles in the direction of travel, reduces the speed of the robot and touches the obstacles very gently, and then changes the trajectory of movement. Dark floor covering colors can reduce the quality of obstruction detection.

Security requirements

DO NOT OPEN THE CASING OF THE ELECTRONIC UNITS AND THE BATTERY OF THE ROBOT-VACUUM CLEANER, THE CHARGER. THEIR CONTENTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE ROBOT-VACUUM CLEANER SHOULD BE ENABLED ONLY TO THE SPECIALISTS OF THE SPECIALIZED SERVICE CENTER.

BEFORE USING THE ROBOT VACUUM CLEANER, CHECK THE CHARGER VOLTAGE AND POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE ARE COMPLIANT.

Ignoring safety regulations when using the Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaner and handling it with care can cause injury and damage.

General Instructions

Be sure to follow all instructions that come with the robot vacuum cleaner. Be sure to pay attention to the warning labels printed on the body of the robot vacuum cleaner and other equipment supplied with it.

Have the robot vacuum cleaner service work beyond that recommended for the user be carried out by a qualified specialist at a specialized service center.

Operating Instructions

• The robot vacuum cleaner cannot be used outdoors.
• The robot vacuum cleaner is not a gaming or entertainment device and is not designed to carry objects or people to ride. When cleaning with a robotic vacuum cleaner indoors, young children and pets staying there must be supervised by adults.
• Do not operate the robot in damp rooms or on wet or damp floors.
• Care of the robot should be done with a dry and clean wiping cloth.
• Do not use the Robot Cleaner to clean burning, smoldering, chemically active debris or liquids.
• Before you start cleaning the room with a robot vacuum cleaner, you should remove scattered objects from the floor, fragile interior items hanging on the floor or cords and wires lying there.
• The robot cleaner must not be able to physically enter dangerous areas such as a balcony or stairwell.
• It is necessary, after charging, to remove the battery from the body of the robot, if the need for his help does not arise for a long period of time.
• The robot vacuum cleaner cannot be transferred to the control of people with disabilities, a number of chronic diseases without the control of adults.
• The robot vacuum cleaner is not a gaming or entertainment device.

Completeness and charging of batteries

• Use only the standard power supply to charge the batteries of the Robot Cleaner. The use of additional conversion devices will void your manufacturer's warranty.

  

  

  

  

  

  

Few are familiar with how to choose a robot vacuum cleaner, since this device appeared on the market relatively recently.

Perhaps in your environment there is not a single owner of a robot vacuum cleaner, so there is no way to come to someone for advice. But if there is, then it is unlikely that a person can tell a lot, since in order to find out everything about a product, you need to be able to compare several models and evaluate their advantages in practice. We will certainly tell you all about this miracle cleaner.

But first, let's think: do you need a robot vacuum cleaner?

Who needs an automatic assistant

If you think that a washing robot vacuum cleaner is able to completely take over the cleanliness in the house, we are in a hurry to disappoint you. It is suitable only for daily cosmetic cleaning, allowing you to enjoy cleanliness, for example, from one weekend to another. Once or twice a week, you still have to pick up an ordinary powerful vacuum cleaner and a mop, since you can’t do without a thorough general cleaning of the apartment.

Almost all robotic vacuum cleaners are more like electric brooms, since their suction power is incomparable with the power of a familiar home cleaning assistant.

But if your apartment has a shaggy animal with thick hair and children who consider it their duty to spread crumbs throughout the apartment, the robot can become your best friend. It all depends on which robot vacuum cleaner you choose.

So, you should consider buying a new device if:

• you do not have long-pile carpets; you regularly remove unnecessary items from the floor, and all wires are securely fastened or hidden;
• you do not have high thresholds (otherwise you will have to use the device only in one room or constantly transfer it);
• you live in a dusty area and have to clean up garbage flying from windows and doors;
• dust interferes with your life (it is better to buy a washing device with the ability to use it as a floor polisher);
• you only need to keep it clean from time to time, ridding the floor of crumbs or wool.

Decided to buy? Then let's figure out how to choose the right robot vacuum cleaner.

Criterias of choice

At first glance, all robotic vacuum cleaners are very similar: as a rule, all models are able to drive around the room on their own, collecting garbage. But in practice, it turns out that some devices are “scared” of even small thresholds, others are “lazy” to collect dust near the walls, and still others completely scatter some of the garbage instead of removing it. What should you look for before choosing such a device?

Good service availability

Yes Yes! This is the most important factor, since the robot vacuum cleaner is a relatively new product and there are far from everywhere organizations for their maintenance. Since the purchase is quite expensive, I would not like to throw away the device just because I can’t go out to buy new filters or brushes. Therefore, make sure that in the city you (or nearby) have the opportunity to repair a washing robot vacuum cleaner and buy consumables for it. Usually there are no problems with the iRobot and iClebo brands.

Waste container capacity

The quality of cleaning largely depends on this factor. Even for a small room where pets live, you need a bin with a capacity of 0.5 liters or more. For large apartments, you should choose robotic vacuum cleaners with a capacity of 0.8 to 1 liter. It is desirable that there are no electromechanical parts on the waste bin so that it can be easily washed directly under running water.

Cleaning area of ​​the device and its operating time

There are robotic vacuum cleaners that are designed for small rooms, others can even cope with spacious apartments. If the area for which the washing robot is designed is not indicated anywhere, you can calculate it yourself. How to do it? It's simple: subtract 10 from the operating time of the device. The resulting figure is the size of the room, which these devices can easily handle.

patency

A very important point, since some models, at the sight of even a centimeter obstacle, turn in the opposite direction. The latest iClebo robotic vacuum cleaners have proven themselves best of all, which easily jump through 22 mm. A good result for iRobot 700-series. But the Chinese counterparts are only suitable for flat floors.

Ability to quickly memorize the route and navigate

Here the robot vacuum cleaner iRobot 700-series "sank" a little, as it moves completely chaotically, sometimes skipping entire sections on the floor. The iClebo robot vacuum cleaner, on the other hand, methodically walks every centimeter, moving from one wall to another.

There are other models that do an excellent job of cleaning. They are usually equipped with cameras and sensors to help navigate. As for the beacons that some robotic vacuum cleaners have at their disposal, this is not the best invention: they constantly run out of batteries, they take up space, and besides, the working device tries to bypass them, and as a result, dust remains around the beacons.

Noisiness

In principle, if you plan for the robot vacuum cleaner to work in your absence, you don’t have to think about it. But if a toddler sleeps in the house, then this parameter becomes of great importance.

The presence of side brushes

Many appliances leave dust in corners and along walls. Whether your assistant will be one of these "loafers" does not depend on its shape (despite the assurances of some manufacturers), but on the presence of side brushes. Remember that they sometimes break and lose their shape, so the possibility of replacement is a good argument that will help you choose a decent model.

Soft touch mode

Some robotic vacuum cleaners hit walls and furniture with acceleration. Since their weight is usually small, this is not a problem. However, it is better to take a closer look at the robots that slow down in front of obstacles.

Setting automatic operation

A nice feature: you just need to set the schedule once, and the “smart” vacuum cleaner will “go to work” on its own.

Equipment

It is advisable to make sure that you have spare filters and brushes before choosing a robot vacuum cleaner. As for other components, it all depends on you. The remote control is usually an unnecessary thing, since the device is supposed to work by itself. A "virtual wall" is needed only if you have vases or other fragile things on the floor that cannot be touched. Traffic coordinators (beacons) are a cumbersome and troublesome thing. It is better to choose robotic vacuum cleaners with cameras and other compact means for orientation.

The cost of robots: we will not save

The robot vacuum cleaner is quite expensive. Prices are especially high for high-quality models that can easily cope with cleaning. Experts do not recommend buying cheap Chinese analogues: firstly, there is no normal after-sales service and the opportunity to buy spare parts, and secondly, they do not clean well enough, which can disappoint you in such products for many years.

Perhaps this is one of the rare cases of buying equipment, when you need to look not at the average price range, but at the high one.

The fact is that these products have not yet gained popularity, so few manufacturers have established mass production. The cost of production remains high, which is reflected in the price. Perhaps the situation will change soon, but so far only expensive models are able to meet the expectations of users.

But even here a simple rule works: the most expensive robot vacuum cleaner is not the best. For example, the popular brand iRobot is popular because it spends a lot of money on advertising. Sometimes devices from other brands with similar capabilities are much cheaper. Read reviews carefully, watch video comparisons and then you will definitely make a successful purchase. And let your life with a robot vacuum cleaner become much easier and more interesting!

Competent care of the robot vacuum cleaner is an important condition for its uninterrupted long-term operation. This requires regular cleaning. And it is necessary not only to remove the garbage from its container, but also to put in order the brushes, sensors, the steering wheel. In addition, it is necessary to be able to extend the life of its batteries, to prevent the failure of the device due to illiterate operation.

Consider the main aspects of use and care:

• How to use
• How to turn it on
• How to clean
• How to setup
• How to charge

Getting Started with the Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

Some models work independently of a person. They are easy to set up so that they turn on at a time when no one is at home. But before using the robot vacuum cleaner, you must first prepare the room. It is required to remove from the floor all large objects that could interfere with the movement of equipment. You also need to install "virtual walls" (if they are included). They serve as limiters for equipment, if it is required to prevent its movement in a certain part of the room. The peculiarity of the work of "virtual walls" is that they are not autonomous, they are turned on and off simultaneously with the robot vacuum cleaner.

Turning on the robot

First you need to carefully study the instruction manual supplied with the vacuum cleaner. Many models of equipment are similar, but have structural and technical differences. Before the first launch of the robot, the owner of the equipment is required to:

• Inspect the device for damage. If they are detected, the operation of the robot must be abandoned.
• Charge the vacuum cleaner battery. This will take several hours.
• Adjust the operation of the device, if necessary, program a delay in its operation.
• Turn on the equipment, it should start working.
• Make sure that the movements of the vacuum cleaner on the floor are smooth, without jerks. If it skids, often stops, this is a reason to contact the service department.
• After cleaning, turn off the device, clean it.

At the second and subsequent turning on of the device, its setting will not be required if the owner does not want to forcibly change the program in it.

Safety

Before using the vacuum cleaner, it must be checked in accordance with the safety regulations. What you need to check before turning on the robot vacuum cleaner:

• It must not be exposed to water. If liquid has got into its contacts, it is forbidden to turn on the device. It needs to be taken to a service center for inspection.
• It is forbidden to operate equipment with a damaged cable. It's not safe for people.
• It is forbidden to turn on the robotic vacuum cleaner if all its components are not installed in it. This will damage the equipment.
• Before turning on the vacuum cleaner, it is necessary to remove animals and small children from the room in order to avoid injury to them.
• The cord of the charging station must not be in the path of the vacuum cleaner around the room. If it hits the cable, it can damage it.

After taking all precautions before turning on the robot vacuum cleaner, you can start using it. It is necessary to press the start button, the equipment will start cleaning the room.

How to clean a robot vacuum cleaner

Cleaning the device includes several mandatory steps. It is necessary to thoroughly clean all the main parts of the equipment from contamination. This must be done regularly, the service life of individual spare parts and the vacuum cleaner itself depends on how the owner takes care of the equipment.

Emptying the trash can

The robot vacuum cleaner container must be removed from the body and cleaned. Garbage bins are not recommended to be washed under running water due to the fact that they are equipped with a motor. Washing the container will break it. To maintain cleanliness, the waste bin is thoroughly cleaned with a brush and wiped from above with a damp soft cloth.

Filter cleaning

It is done every time after cleaning. This contributes to better dust absorption by the device. The filter needs to be changed every 2 months or more often if the device is no longer good at removing dirt.

Cleaning the center brushes

They need to be removed, just wiping and removing dust from the outside is not enough. If you do not remove the brush, do not carry out a full-fledged care with it, that is, there is a risk of its premature failure. In addition, it is necessary to clean the place of its installation, because the dust is clogged under the caps-bearings that fix the brush.

Cleaning the side brushes

Depending on the device model, the number of brushes varies - one or two, as in iBoto Aqua. They must be removed before cleaning. Regularity of care of lateral brushes - weekly.

Guide wheel

If you do not take care of him, the speed of movement of equipment around the room will be significantly reduced. This is due to the fact that garbage is wound around its axis during the operation of the robot. It is required to remove the wheel in order to clean it from animal hair, hair, if this is not done, then the removal of pollution from it will take a long time.

Caring for touch sensors

They are located on the top side of the device. In order for them to work without failures, it is required to keep them clean. It is necessary to wipe them with a napkin after each cleaning. An important point - do not use wet rags to wipe the touch sensors, only dry ones. Moisture can disrupt their operation, causing the sensors to show erroneous data or stop functioning.

Internal cleaning of the vacuum cleaner

Once every six months, it is advisable to clean the inside of the vacuum cleaner. This is due to the fact that in the process of work, dust may enter the body of the equipment. Cleaning can be carried out on their own or, if the owner of the vacuum cleaner has doubts that he will cope with this work, it is worth contacting a specialized robotics service center.

Knowing how to clean a robotic vacuum cleaner will keep it working longer. You will not have to change parts that are out of order due to poor-quality maintenance of equipment. So, it will be possible to reduce the cost of its maintenance.

How to set up a robotic vacuum cleaner yourself

To set up the robot vacuum cleaner, you need to enter the cleaning schedule mode. It must specify at what time the equipment will turn on automatically. Depending on the model, it will be possible to program the vacuum cleaner to turn on at a certain time of the day, as in iClebo Arte Silver, or to work at specified hours of selected days of the week, as in iRobot Roomba 980.

Setting cleaning modes

In addition to setting the time, it is possible to set a specific type of cleaning. Depending on the model, robots can be programmed for:

• Automatic mode, the robot itself chooses the type of cleaning. It scans the surface, changes the mode depending on the current conditions, when it encounters obstacles in the way.
• local mode. Cleaning of a separate heavily polluted area of ​​the room is set.
• Cleaning with moving the vacuum cleaner across the floor in a zigzag pattern.
• The mode of cleaning the floor from debris in hard-to-reach places (along walls, skirting boards, near furniture).

Customization Options

• Through the buttons on the case.
• Using the remote control supplied.

Charging the Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

The equipment works autonomously from the outlet. There are no wires connected to it, so it does not pose a threat to people, the risk that they will trip over the cable when the device is in operation. The device works from the battery installed in it, which requires mandatory charging. How to charge the robot vacuum cleaner:

• The batteries must be fully charged before using the device for the first time. On average it takes 8 - 9 hours.
• While cleaning the room, the batteries of the robotic vacuum cleaner consume energy. Therefore, he has to periodically recharge. When the charge level drops to the minimum, the robot searches for the base. She sends him an infrared beam. Having found it with the help of a sensor installed on the body, the equipment approaches the base and gets up for recharging. Some models remember the location of their base. After cleaning is completed, they can easily find it on the map.

Extend battery life:

• In order to increase the service life of rechargeable batteries, it is necessary to prevent their complete discharge. To do this, it is necessary to keep the base of the robot always on. The vacuum cleaner itself, when not in use, must be in the base.
• If the equipment is not planned to be used for a long time, it is required to remove the batteries from it. Batteries are located inside the case. To get them, you need to unscrew its bottom cover.

Charging features

The state of charge of the device must be checked before each cleaning. The fact that the device is charging is indicated by an indicator located on the base case. After the batteries have received enough power, the robot will continue its work. It will automatically start cleaning the room.

If the robot has not been used for a long time, it is possible to automatically turn on the battery recovery mode. What you need to know - when the base is running in this mode, it will take more time to charge the battery. Interrupting the operation of the mode is prohibited, otherwise there is a risk of failure of the batteries.

Follow the rules in the user manual

Proper care and proper operation will extend the life of the robot vacuum cleaner and its batteries. Then it will work for the entire service life set for it by the manufacturer, it will not need repair or replacement of spare parts due to a breakdown. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations, and your vacuum cleaner will provide you with high-quality room cleaning.