Genius AiBOT RC 520A User Manual

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RC 520A

iBOT

Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

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SAFETY

ADVISORY ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2

Safety Precautions

Battery Precautions SPECIAL FEATURES ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3 MAJOR COMPONENTS AND ATTACHMENTS --------------------------------- 4 MAJOR COMPONENTS OF DOCKING STATION ------------------------------ 6 CONTROL PANEL & REMOTE CONTROL --------------------------------------- 7 CONTROL PANEL OF DOCKING STATION ------------------------------------ 10 INSTALLATION GUIDE ------------------------------------------------------------ 11

Install The Docking Station

Installation of Side Brushes

Dust Paper

Installing and Removing th e Battery CHARGING THE BATTERY ----------------------------------------------------- - - - 16 GENERAL OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------- 17

Preparation for Operation

Basic Operation

Manual work

Schedule work

Stop operation

Safety Device CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------- 18

Maintenance

Clean The Dustbin

Clean The Intake

Clean Side Brushes

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Safety Advisory

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Read through the safety instructions in this Operation Manual before operating this product and keep this manual handy for future reference. Observe the basic safety rules to prevent any occurrence of accident.

Safety precautions

1. Read the Operation Manual before use.

2. The unit is for indoor use only.

3. Keep the vacuum away from water, as water

may damage the unit.

4. Before operating the vacuum remove any loose articles on the floor such

as clothes, paper, loose cables and extension cords as well as making

sure to lift curtains and drapes off the floor to avoid any possible accident.

5. Never stand on the vacuum.

6. Never use the vacuum to

clean lighted cigarette butts or hot ashes.

7. Never use the vacuum to clean combustible or highly volatile liquids.

8. Make sure exit doors leading outdoors ar e closed.

9. During operation, care should be taken to avoid the heat vent from

becoming clogged during operation. This could damage the vacuum.

10. If the cleaner is damaged or

does not function normally, do not use it.

11. The power should be turned off and the battery removed if the unit will no

be used for a long period of time.

Battery precautions

1. The battery is rechargeable. Use only the adaptor equipped with the uni

Do not use the adaptor with any other unit.

2. Use only the battery supplied with your vacuum.

3. Do not use the battery if the cable or plug is damaged.

4. Never touch the adaptor, plug or cable with wet hands.

5. If the vacuum requires cleaning, unplug the unit and take out the battery.

6. If you need to dispose the unit, the battery must be taken out

of the unit.

7. Turn off the unit before taking out the battery.

8. Rec

cle and dispose the waste batter

prop

erly.

Features

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Congratulations! You have made a wise choice to own this RC 520A (RVC) Roboti

Vacuum Cleaner with Docking Station.

This revolutionary automatic vacuum cleaner with a remote control and dust paper make it ideal for cleaning floor s o f wood floor, tile, synthetic plastic tile and ceramic tile. RC 520A is definitely an automatic house helper. Once the RC 520A starts working, it runs in four courses of movement, random -->spiral --> along the wall --> spiral--> "Z" type--> spiral and finally returns to random. Its movements can cover most parts of the room.

The side brushes are excellent for sweeping dust and hair into the dust bin. After finishing one round of the program, the unit will run the four courses of movement repeatedly to work cont inu ous ly until the battery is running low or the preset clean time is done.

These movements ensure a thorough cleaning of the room. With the remote control, the unit can also run in single mode of random, spiral, alon

the wall and Z-type by pushing a button on the remote control (refer to P.9) for your desire.

With the docking station, wh en the battery is running low or the preset schedule is done, the unit is programmed to return to the docking station automatic al ly for charging.

Random

Spiral

long the wall

Spiral

"Z"Type

Spiral

Package Contents

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1. Robotic Cleaner

2. Docking station

3. Rechargeable battery

4. Dusting holder

5. Side brushes - 2

6. Adaptor (DC 30V 1000mA)

7. Remote control

8. Dust bin filter

9. Dust paper - 3

10. Multi-language us er manual (on CD-ROM

11. Multi-language quick guide

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10. 11.

Name of Parts

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IR receiver Dust full indicato

Vacuum switch

Cove

Selection button

Bumpe

Heat vent

DC jack

Contact points

Anti-cliff senso

Powerswitch

nti-cliff sensor with

adjustable window

Side brush

nti-cliff sensor

Wheel

Removable sensor switch

Control panel

Caster Intake Valve

Docking Station

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1. Docking station

2. Mounting Bracket

3. Screws - 2

Control Panel

Socket for adaptor

Hook Slot

Control Panel

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Time switch button

VacuumSwitchbutton

IR receiver

Dust full indicato

LED Dis

play

Displayon screen

Indication

Poweron mode: If the unit is not switchedto cleaning mode within 15 sec, it will switch to conservation mode.

Conservation mod e:Two dots flashing.

Chargingmode: Unitis in Chargingstate.

Chargingmode: Battery is fully charged.

60-minute working mode:The timerwillcount down while the unit is working.

30-minute working mode:The timerwillcount down while the unit is working.

Docking mode: The unit is searching fordocking station for charging.

Battery Low: Battery needs to be charged.

utocut-offmode: The unit is being lifted up off the

floor.

Wheels jammed orb

atterylow with not enou gh power

to return to docking station.

The battery is not correctly installed.

Table 1

Control Panel

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2. The Selection Button - “Funct ion”:

Sequence of

“FUNCTION” butto

pressed

Press

“TIME” indicator

“60” LED

is on.

Function

60-minute working time with dockin

function ON(Note1)

Press

“30” LED

is on.

“00” LED

is on.

30-minute working time with docking function ON

Stop

Note1: Dockingfunction on: The unit will return to the dockingstation to charge the battery.

Table 2

3. Cleanin

Mode Switching:

【CLEANING MODE】

CLEANING TIME

CLEANINGMODE INDICATOR:

* FLASHING: LOW VACUUM MODE * SOLID: HIGH VACUUM MODE

* OFF: MOPPING MODE (VACUUM OFF)

Press Vacuum button on remote control to switch the cleaning mode between LOW - HIGH - MOP

4. Dust Full Indicator: When the “Dust Full Indicator” lights up, the dust bin needs cleaning (refer to p.18).

Remote Control

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uto

Spiral

Vacuumswitch

Random

long the wall

Docking

“Z” type

Forward

Stop

Turn Left

Turn Right

Backward

1. Two "AAA" batteries required.

2. Butt on f unctions: Ke

Pressed

AUTO

FORWARD

LEFT RIGHT STOP

BACKWARD

VACUUM DOCKING

SPIRAL

RANDOM

ALONG THE WALL

Z TYPE

Action

Refer to Table 2 for pressing AUTO button. Move forward with vacuum on and will stop when bumper encounter

any obstacle or by pressing “STOP” button. Turn left: Press and hold the button to make it turn left continuously. Turn right: Press and hold the button to make it turn right continuously. Stop the unit immediately. The unit moves backward for 20 cm. The unit doesn't have the back anti-

cliff sensor to prevent it from falling from stairs when moving backward. Switch the vacuum power or turn off vacuum and sweeper (with mop

function on only). Search the docking station for recharge. Move in spiral pattern with vacuum on until the bumper encounters an

obstacle or stairs, then the unit will

continue operate to in AUTO mode

with 60 minutes working time or until battery low. Operate in random mode continuously with 60 minutes working time or until

the battery low. Operates he along-the-wall mode continuously with 60 minutes working

time or until the battery low. Operates in Z type mode continuously with 60 minutes

working time or

until the batter

low.

Docking Station

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Present Time Setting

Battery Indicator

Hou

Minute

Dayof Week

Completed setting for time of cleaning

1 2 3 4

Function of buttons

1. “Set”: Press Set to switch between setting the present time and the working schedule.

. Set present time: Press “SET” once, “SET CLK” will flash. Press “Select” to switch among time setting modes of Hour, Minute, and Week. Press “+” and “-” to adjust amount.

B. Set working schedule: Press “SET” twice, “ ” on the left side of the screen will flash. Press “Select” to switch between “Hour”/ “Minute” / “Week” for the setting. If the time setting been done before, the screen will show “--:--”, press “+” and “-” to adjust the digits.

2. “+” and “-” : Press to adjust the amount.

Format of schedules: a. Work everyday (Su ~ Sa). b. Five days a week (Mo ~ Fr). c. Six days a week (Mo

~ Sa). d. Two days a week (Su and Sa). e. Once a week.

When the unit is successfully docked at the docking station, the batter

indicator on the LCD display of the docking station will flash and the LED display on the unit will run in circular motion to indicate the unit is in charging state.

With “ ” shown on the LCD display indicates the working schedule is completed.

Docking Station

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INSTALL THE DOCKING STATION

1. Tear

off the adhesive tape from the back of the docking station mounting bracket in Fig. 1. Affix the mounting bracket to the wall, and keep both sides of the wall where the docking station

mounted free of obstacles. The distance to the left and to the right of the docking station should be at least 100 cm and 30 cm In Fig. 2.

2. Remove the docking station from the mounting bracket then plug in the DC jack

and store the excess cord in the back of the docking station.

It is best to secure the dockingstation to the wall with the

enclosed

screws

Fig. 1

. 2

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Proof Test

Try one of these methods to test the installation of the docking station. If the vacuum does not go back to the docking station and charge successfully, then adjust the docking station to the proper height.

1. Test the unit: Press down the selection button, do not release, and turn on the power switch of the unit, when the unit begins to move, release the selection button. The unit will switch the mode to return to the Docking Station for charging (see Fig.3).

2. Test by remote control: Turn on the power switch of the unit, press the button "Docking" on the remote control, the unit will return to the docking station for charging (see Fig.4).

Fig. 3

Selection switch

“Keep pressing”

. 4

Press " Docking "

Powe

switchon

Insert the Battery

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1. Before inserting or

removing the batte

,turn o

the powerswitch.

2. Press

and slide out the cover in the direction of the arrows as shown in Fig.5.

3. Insert (unplug if removing) the battery plug into the socket (note the direction)

as shown in Fig.6.

4. Place the battery in the battery compartment and close the battery cover. Make sur

the cover snaps into the slot.

. 5

Batter

socket

Side Brush Installation

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Put the brushes in the holders then mount the brush as shown in Fig.5. and Fig.6.

. 5

Fig. 6

Side brush

PUSH DOWN!

Holder

Dust Paper Installation

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DUST

PER

NOTE:

Do not use the mopping function on carpet.

At the same time you should remove the side brushes to prevent an y dama

e to them.

Installing the Dust Paper

1. Insert the border of the dust paper into the grip slot of the dust paper holder

as shown in Fig.10.

2. Put the two bolts of the dust mopping paper holder in the two holes (inside

the two big wheels) and click the holder on the bottom of the cleaner as shown in Fig.11.

Fig.10

Gripslot

Dust pape

specially for cleaner

Dust holde

Fig. 11

Dust Holde

locks into the small hole

Battery Charging

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1. Before charging, make sure the battery is installed correctly.

2. There are two ways to charge the battery:

. Make sure the docking station is installed properly, place the unit in the docking

station as shown in fig.12, and make sure the contact points at the back of the uni

is connected with the contact plate of the docking station.

B. Plug the DC end of the adaptor into DC jack on the side of the unit first, and then

plug the AC end of the adaptor into the AC power outlet on the wall. (C onnect the adaptor to the unit first before

connecting to the AC power outlet.) Refer to Fig.13.

Fig. 12

. 13

jack

daptor plug

3. Fo

a new battery or if the batteryhas not been used for over3 months, the battery

should be charged for 12 hours before operation.

4. It takes at mos t 6~7 hours to fully charge the battery.

5. During the charging state, the LED display on the control panel will flash in a circula

motion clockwise.

6. The LED display on the control panel will show FL when the battery is fully charged.

General Operation

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Preparation for

Operation

1. Install the docking station, side brushes and battery as have been

explained.

Turn on the power switch on the side of the unit, and charge the batte

for

eight

hours prior to the first operation.

To ensure the best efficiency of the unit, remove

any

clothes, paper, cable, extension cable scattered on the floor, roll up the curtains and drapes if any to avert the possible accident.

Basic operation

Manual

work

Press the AUTO on the remote control or press FUNCTION on the unit. (FUNCTION

will work only while the unit is not connected

the docking

station )

and

select the work time: “60” or “30”.(refer to table 2.)

After

two

seconds, the unit will begin cleaning automatically.

After the work is completed, the unit will emit a

warning

buzz and stop or return to the docking station depending on the function selected (refer to table 1). If the LED display shows Lo (battery low) at the same time, the unit will emit a buzz every minute until you switch off

the

power switch,

the

battery is exhausted or returned to the docking station.

Working Time

1. Set up the schedule according to the manual of CONTROL PANEL O

DOCKING STATIO N. ( r e fe r to page 9.)

2. The unit will work accordingto the schedule set.

Stop operation

1. To stop the operation of the unit immediately, you can turn off the power switch, lift the unit off the floor, and the unit will stop after

three

seconds

or press “STOP” on the remote control.

2. If you want the unit continue to work, place the unit on the floor and pres

the “ A U TO ” button on the remote control.

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Safety

Devices

The unit will STOP when

it is

lifted up from the floor.

The unit will STOP if the wheels

are

jammed for more than 10 seconds.

Adjustable anti-cliff sensors (refer to p.5). If the distance between the stair and the ground is shorter than usual (around 2-3cm),

you can

adjust the windows of both "Anti-cliff" sensors.

he windows are adjustable according to the height of the step and the color of the floor. The

windows have four settings: 3,2,1,0. The default setting is “3”. The smaller the number is, the shorter distance can be detected. You can adjust the windows if necessary .The scale of the windows must be the same in order the unit to function normally.

4. If the color of the floor is dark (e.g. Black), it means the reflectivity of the floor will confuse RC 320A and it might move backward continuously. Under this circumstance, open the window position to the max (’2’ or ‘3’ positions).

Removable back sensors switch is to increase or restrict the mobility of the unit

and they can be removed or added based on the condition of the

environment.

Maintenance and Cleaning

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Maintenance

The operation and maintenance of the cleaner is very simple. Clean the dust and dir

left in the dustbin and on the filter. It is not necessary to clean the intake and the sid

brushes every time.

Clean the Dust bin

1. Press on the positions as indicated in Fig.14.

2. Release the dust bin from the grip slot and take out the dust bin as shown in Fig.15

3. Open the upper cover of the dust bin as shown in Fig.16.

4. Lift up and take out the filter as shown in Fig.17.

5. Throw away the dust and dirt from the

dust bin as shown in Fig.18.

6. Rinse the dustbin with tap water as shown in Fig.19, it is not necessary to wash it every time.

7. Clean the filter wit h a toothbrush as shown in Fig.20. The filter should be changed every three months, if used frequently. If the filter is broken, replace with a ne w one immediately. A

broken filter may cause damage to the unit.

8. Dry t horou ghly, replace the filter and the dust bin lid as shown in Fig.21.

9. Replace the dust bin and ensure it is fastened correctly as shown in Fig.22.

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

Grip slot for the dust bin.

Maintenance and Cleaning

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Fig. 16

. 17

Fig. 18

Maintenance and Cleaning

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Fig. 19

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

Fig. 22

TTENTION!!

Before starting the cleaner

make sure to install the dust bin filter

pr ope rl y or you will da mage the unit.

Maintenance and Cleaning

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Clean the Intake

To ensure the efficiency and constant airflow of the cleaner, periodically remove the dust and dirt that will accumulate around the intake.

1. Turn off the power of the cleaner.

2. Clean up the dust on the intake (Fig. 23).

Intake Valve

Fig. 23

Clean Side Brushes

1. Pull up the brushes and remove any hair as shown in Fig.24.

2. The side brushes can be rinsed and if they become crooked, you ca

soak them in hot water so they return to their original shape.

Fig. 24

PULL UP!

roubleshooting

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Trouble Possible Reason Resolution

1. Batte

is not installed correctly.

2. Very low battery.

The unit might have been turned off. If the

battery is on more than 1 min without being switched to cleaning mode (at this time, there will only be 2 dots flashing.)

1. Install the batte

y according

to the manual.

Tur

n on the power switch with

no LED display shown.

3. Try to operate it with remote control or press the function button on unit to check if the cleaner can work or not.

The LED display shows error.

Batt

erylow Un

itlifted

Uni

tstuck

Charging error.

Remote control doesn't work.

1. The batteriesfo

the remote

control are exhausted.

2. The AAA batteries are not install correctly or not installed.

3. The unit and remote control are exposed in the sunlight or stron

glig

ht.

1. Change a new set of batteries.

2. Re-install the batteries correctly.

3. Please close the curtai

to avoid the unit directl

to sunlight .

Can't use the remote to control the unit while it is in docking station.

The powerswitchof the unit is not on.

Tur

n on thepower switch.

Vacuum on but can not collect dirt or hair.

The unit is moving backward constantly

The unit is stuck on the edge of the rug.

1. The dustbin is full.

2. The filter is not installed correctly.

1. Bumper is stuck.

2. The anti-cliff sensors are covered with dirt.

3. The adjustable windows open are too na rrow.

The dust paper holder can't

o over the rug.

1. Clean the dustbin.

2. Re-install the filter correctly.

1. Push the bumper and release it.

2. Clean the lens with Q-tip

3. Re-adjust the windows to suitable position.

Remove the dust paper holde

2. Charge the battery according the manual.

Refe

to table 1 on

page 7

for solving the problem.

Trouble Shooting

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A. Batt er y and Charging

1. How long does it take to fully charge the robot

It takes about eight hours to fully charge the robot.

2. Why does it take so long to charge up the battery?

The robot uses a slow charging technology whi c h could keep up the work performance and li

span of the rechargeable batteries better.

3. Can I use rechargeable batteries otherthan 2000mAh?

Yes, as long as all eight pieces of AA rechargeable batteries are the same brand, same series

and same capacity, it is okay. However, if the capacity of the batteries is lower than 2000mAh, the working time of the robot may be shorter.

4. Why is the g reen lamp still blinking after8 hours ofcharging?

As the recharge function relies on the timer inside the robot, in case the charging power input

has been interrupted during the recharge, the timer will re-sta rt counting (so the power indication lamp will still be blinking in green.) It will stop again after 8 hours of uninterrupted charging.

5. Would I get electric shock ifI touch the robot when it is recharging?

NO. The output of the contact points is only 19V. It is safe for humans and pets.

6. Do I need to turn o

the robot before charging it?

YES. Please turn off the robot before recharging, otherwise it could not be recharged properly.

7. Would the robot be overcharg ed orget burnt ifit is connected to the adaptor

all the time?

NO. The recharge will stop automatically after 8 hours. However, if you expect a longer period of idleness, it is recommended to unplug the adaptor.

8. What would happen if I start using the robot before it gets fully charged?

It will still work until the voltage drops to a certain level and stop on the floor. The working tim

would be shorter than normal.

9. How long is the battery life? When do I need to replace withnew batteries?

Lifespan of Ni-MH batteries is usually around 9-12 months (it will also depend on the usage and storage condition). When the batteries start to age, the working time will drop gradually. When the working time drops to a level that the ro bot can not clean up your home effectively (you still find obvious

dirt on floor after the cleaning program) you need to replace wit h ne w batteries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs

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1. Why is the suction power ofthis robot so low?Can itclean my flooreffectively?

SURE! The robot is designed to handle everyday dirt in our home, which includes dust, hair, dead skin

pet hair, food crumbs, etc. All these are very light in weight but it is tedious for us to

clean by ourselves day after day

The robot is a lot more effective in cleaning all these tiny dirt,

thanks to its fuzzy logic program, and the robot uses very little power

so it saves you a lot of

energy

(

and money) as well as keeping itself extremely quiet during operation.

2. Do I need to keep my pet or baby away while the robot is working?

NO. The robot is so gentle and quiet it will not scare anybody or even a pet. But you are still recommended to observe in the first few runs of the robot to see how your baby or pet react to the motion of the robot just for safety reasons

3. Is the robot able to handle watered floor?

NO. Water and moisture would damage the robot.

4. Is the robot able to treat wooden floor other than tile floor?

YES. The robot is designed to work on a tiled floor, wooden floor and linoleum floor.

5. Is the robot suitable for outdoor use?

NO. Never use the robot outdoors. Weather could damage it.

6. Do I need to clean up the dust bin every time after vacuuming?

You are recommended to clean it up and remove dusts/hair on the filter with a soft brush gently for every two times of use

It would extend the lifespan of your filter if you take good care of it.

7. Do I need to maintain the robot frequently?

NO. The robot is designed to be so user friendly that you just need to inspect the side brushes every month to see whether there is any tangled hair

If there is any, remove them by

unscrewing the side brushes and screwing them back in good order upon completion

8. What will happen if the robot gets stuck?

Thanks to the user-friendly design, it will stop itself if it gets stuck.

9. How long the robot can run after it is fully charged?

The robot can run continuously for around 60 minutes if it is fully charged and in good condition. However

it would remain around 80% of the original running duration after the battery is aged.

10.There are several bedrooms in my home, could the robot clean up all of them?

The working area for RC 520A is around 1050-1100 square feet (around 100 square meters). Simply keep all the room doors open

the robot will go inside and clean them one by one.

11.My home is quite big. Could I use RC 320A?

Yes, you can. However, since the working area for RC 320A is around 1050-1100 square feet (

around 100 square meters), you may need to separate your home into several portions and do the

cleaning in several rounds

Our recommendation is to consider a model from our range which

could handle larger working area.

B. Applications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs

)Eng

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