iRobot 400 series, Scooba 400 Series Owner's Manual

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Dear Scooba Owner,

Congratulations on purchasing an iRobot

®

Scooba®,
and welcome to the iRobot family! You’ve joined a
global community of people —10 million and growing
— who have discovered a smarter way to clean.

Like Scooba owners, we’re passionate about our
robots. That should come as no surprise, as making
robots is all we’ve done for over two decades.

I realize you’re probably itching to give your Scooba a
go, but please take a few moments to read this manual
first. That way, you’ll have an even better experience
with your new robot.

For even more on your new Scooba, visit the owner’s
center at www.irobot.com/scooba400. You’ll be able to
learn more about how your Scooba works, register your
Scooba and activate your warranty, giving you exclusive
access to our award-winning customer service along
with product updates and other valuable information.

I hope you enjoy life as a Scooba owner. On behalf
of our entire team, thank you for choosing iRobot.

Best Wishes,

Colin Angle
Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder
iRobot Corporation

Welcome!

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................5

Getting to Know Your Scooba 400 Series

.................................................................. 8

iAdapt Responsive Navigation Technology

............................................................... 10

Scooba Cleaning System

......................................................................................... 12

Scooba Lights & Buttons

.........................................................................................13

Getting Started

.........................................................................................................14

Cleaning With Your Scooba 400 Series

....................................................................16

Set up Virtual Wall®.............................................................................................18

Install Battery ......................................................................................................19

Place Scooba in Room ......................................................................................20

Select Cycle Length ...........................................................................................21

Start Cleaning ....................................................................................................21

Maintenance

............................................................................................................22

Empty and Rinse Water Compartments ............................................................. 22

Remove Cleaning Head .....................................................................................24

Rinse Cleaning Head and Roller Brush ...............................................................25

Remove Hair from End Caps..............................................................................26

Return Scooba to Battery Charger ..................................................................... 26

Reassemble and Reinstall Cleaning Head .......................................................... 27

Troubleshooting

........................................................................................................28

Registration

.............................................................................................................. 30

Declaration of Conformity

......................................................................................... 31

iRobot Customer Care

.............................................................................................32

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THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM
8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH REDUCED
PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK
OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN
GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE
OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND
THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY
WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE
SHALL NOT BE MADE BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF YOUR
ROBOT, ITS BATTERY, OR THE BATTERY CHARGER. THERE
ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE
ENSURE VOLTAGE RATING FOR ENCLOSED BATTERY CHARGER
MATCHES STANDARD OUTLET VOLTAGE.

Important Safety Information

Notice: Your robot contains a software interface for the purpose of enabling the
manufacturer to provide updates to the internal firmware if any such updates are
made available to users. Any attempt to access, retrieve, copy, modify, distribute,
or otherwise use any of the robot software is strictly prohibited.

Always exercise caution when operating your robot. To reduce the risk of injury
or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and
maintaining your robot:

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the robot. Cleaning
and maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.

FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EU

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Important Safety Information

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your robot.

• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

• Heed all warnings on your robot, battery, battery charger and in the owner’s manual.

• Follow all operating and use instructions.

• Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates:
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use
separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information
regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of
in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and
get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being. When replacing
old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your
old appliance for disposal at least free of charge.

USE RESTRICTIONS

• Your robot is for indoor use only.

• Your robot is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and
pets should be supervised when your robot is operating.

• Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only.

• Clean with a cloth dampened with water only.

• Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking.

• Do not use this device to pick up spills of bleach, paint, or other chemicals,
or anything wet.

• Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull
cords for blinds or curtains, power cords, and any fragile objects. If the
device passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance an object
could be pulled off a table or shelf.

• If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be
used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation.

• Do not place anything on top of your robot.

• Be aware that the robot moves on its own. Take care when walking in the
area that the robot is operating in to avoid stepping on it.

• Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical outlets in the floor.

BATTERY AND CHARGING

• Charge using a standard outlet only. Product may not be used with any
type of power converter. Use of other power converters will immediately
void the warranty.

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Important Safety Information

• Use only the battery charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device.

• Do not use a battery charger with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord
or plug is damaged, it must be serviced by the manufacturer or similarly
qualified persons.

• Use only rechargeable batteries approved by iRobot.

• Always remove the battery from your robot and accessories before long-term
storage or transportation.

• Charge indoors only.

• Your robot’s battery charger may be protected with a surge protector in the
event of severe electrical storms.

• Never handle the battery charger with wet hands.

• Always disconnect your robot from the battery charger before cleaning
or maintaining it.

• Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed battery charger matches
standard outlet voltage.

• Used batteries should be placed in a sealed plastic bag and disposed of
safely according to local environmental regulations.

• Before every use, check the battery for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not
charge damaged or leaking batteries.

• If the battery is leaking, return it to your local authorized iRobot Service Center
for disposal.

• The battery must be removed from the robot before disposal.

• Only use original batteries with the correct specification and supplied by
iRobot.

• Do not crush or dismantle batteries. Do not heat or place the batteries near
any heat source.

• Do not incinerate the battery. Do not short-circuit the battery.
Do not immerse the battery in any liquid.

• Battery pack: DC 14.4V 3000mAH Ni-MH.

SCOOBA

®

USE RESTRICTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

• Be aware that your floor may be slippery after cleaning with Scooba.

• Do not use bleach, ammonia, or hot water as it may damage the robot and
void the warranty.

• Do not use Scooba to clean up pooled spills (e.g., spilled gallon of milk).

• Do not use Scooba in areas where wetness can damage unfinished,
unsealed or laminate floors (such as Pergo

®

laminate flooring) or delicate

carpeting or rugs.

Pergo is a registered trademark of the Pergo corporation.

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CLEAN

Getting to Know Your Scooba

Top View

Control Buttons

USB Port (Under Handle)

Charging Port
(On Side)

RCON
(Room Confinement Sensor)

Handle

Tank Release Button

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Charging Contacts (For use
with Scooba

®

DryDock™

Charging and Drying Stand)

Battery Cover

Front Caster

Wheel

Dry Debris

(Curved) Brush

Vacuum Squeegee

Water Distribution (Straight) Brush

Cleaning Head Assembly

Scooba has two main parts: the robot base and the tank.

Tank

1. Clean Compartment Cap (Blue)

2. Dirty Compartment Cap (Gray)

Robot Base

1. Cleaning Head
Eject Button

1

2

Bottom View

Roller Brush Cover Release Latch

Roller Brush

Roller Brush Cover

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Scooba features iAdapt™ Responsive Navigation Technology, an advanced,
proprietary system of software and sensors that allows Scooba to get around, under
and past everyday obstacles.

iAdaptTM Responsive Navigation Technology

Scooba cleans floors differently than most people do. In particular, it passes over

the same area on the floor multiple times to complete sweeping and pre-soaking,

scrubbing and squeegeeing — and ensure total coverage.

While Scooba is cleaning, it calculates the best path to clean your floor and
determines the best times to use its various cleaning behaviors:

Spiraling: Enables Scooba
to efficiently clean a large area.

Room Crossing: Enables Scooba to
clean new areas while crisscrossing
the room.