iRobot ROOMBA 965, ROOMBA 980 Instruction manual

900 Series

Owner’s Guide

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE, READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN SETTING UP, USING, AND MAINTAINING YOUR ROBOT.

THIS APPLIANCE MAY ONLY BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED 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 MUST NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE MUST NOT BE CARRIED OUT BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF YOUR ROBOT, OR THE INTEGRATED DOCK-CHARGER KNOWN AS HOME BASE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT HANDLE YOUR ROBOT AND HOME BASE™ WITH WET HANDS.

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Important Safety Instruction (cont.)

• Heed all warnings on your robot and its parts.

• WARNING: Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry locations 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.

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

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

• Do not spray or pour liquids on your robot.

• 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 o a table or shelf.

• If the room to be cleaned has 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 sockets in the ﬂoor.

• WARNING Shock Hazard: Your robot comes with a region approved power supply cord. Do not use any other power supply cord. For replacement cords, please contact Customer Care to ensure the proper selection of a country-speciﬁc power supply cord.

• This robot is intended for dry ﬂoor use only.

• WARNING Shock and Fire Hazard: This product is designed to be plugged into a standard electrical socket only. The product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of power converters will immediately void the warranty.

• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the rechargeable battery supplied with the product. For replacement, purchase an identical iRobot battery or contact iRobot Customer Care for alternative battery options.

• CAUTION: Only charge one of the following iRobot batteries: maximum 14.8V, maximum 3000mAh Ni-MH, or maximum 3300mAh Li-ion battery. Other type of batteries may burst causing injury. Always contact Customer Care to ensure the correct replacement of your battery.

• WARNING Shock Hazard: Do not use a Home Base with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced.

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

• If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is recommended that you use additional surge protection. Your robot’s Home Base must be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms.

• WARNING Shock Hazard: Always disconnect your robot from the Home Base before cleaning or maintaining it.

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

• WARNING Chemical Exposure: If the battery pack is leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the aected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Place the battery in a sealed plastic bag and dispose of safely according to local environmental regulations. You should return it to your local authorised iRobot Service Centre for disposal.

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

• WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard: Do not crush or dismantle battery packs. Do not heat or place the battery pack near any heat source or in direct sunlight. Do not incinerate or shortcircuit the battery pack. Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.

• Do not immerse the battery pack in any liquid.

• Contact your local waste management authority for more information on battery recycling and disposal regulations in your area.

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates: Do not dispose of electrical appliances or batteries as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local authority 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. Please contact your local or regional authority for more information on collection, reuse, and recycling programmes.

ii For Customer Care go to www.irobot.com/Roomba900

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................i

About Your Robot .................................................................................................................. 2

Using Your Roomba® ............................................................................................................. 3

Dual Mode Virtual Wall® Barriers ........................................................................................ 4

Regular Robot Care ............................................................................................................. 5

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 9

iRobot Customer Care ....................................................................................................... 10

Roomba® 900 Series Owner’s Guide 1

About Your Robot

Top View

Extractor Caps

Dust Bin and Filter

Extractor Frame

Cli Sensor

RCON Sensor Handle

iAdapt® Localisation Camera

Light Touch Sensor

Bin Release Button

Debris Extractors

Extractor Frame Release Tabs

Cli Sensor

Side Brush

Charging Contact Points

Cli Sensor

Castor Wheel

Cli Sensor

Floor Tracking Sensor

Buttons & Indicators

Wi-Fi® Indicator

Troubleshooting Indicator

Home BaseBottom View

RCON

Sensor

Charging

Contact Points

CLEAN Button

SPOT Button

DOCK Button

Full Bin Indicator Dirt Detect™

Indicator Battery Indicator

2 For Customer Care go to www.irobot.com/Roomba900

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