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1. OKAY An error occurred If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information My Brush needs to be cleaned OKAY The brush is still moving but with difficulties due to accumulated debris Make sure the brush or bearing does not have debris wrapped around it Follow the brush and bearing cleaning instructions Neato Botvac User Manual 40 Please clean The brush is stuck Make sure the brush Rs Brush with debris and bearing do not y have debris wrapped around it Follow the brush and bearing cleaning guide OKAY Al Neato Botvac User Manual neato Please wait while check my surrounding Botvac is trying to locate itself in the environment Give the robot a moment to orient itself in the room Note If you pick up the robot and move it in the room it may become disoriented Avoid picking up the robot during a cleaning cycle If this is a recurring issue try moving objects around to give the robot better reference points to use for navigating neato I can t shut down while am connected to power OKAY The robot cannot shutdown while it is connected to the charge base Remove your robot from the charge base before attempting to shutdown Please check my filter and Dirt Bin Please Dus2. Neato Botvac User Manual neato Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Neato Botvac and welcome to the world of robots helping humans If you can t wait to get your robot working for you just skip ahead to the Getting Started Guide that is included with your Neato Botvac It has the essentials to get you up and running right away If you want to become well acquainted with your new robot friend you can spend some time with this User Manual and learn all about your new robot In fact you may even want to start thinking about what you will name your new helper There are a few key steps that will ensure a successful partnership things like preparing a room for a robot cleaning getting the most from your battery and how to regularly maintain your robot to get the longest life For more information on these and other issues and to stay up to date with the most current information you can always visit us at www neatorobotics com and click on Support There you will find answers to frequently asked questions the latest tips and tricks for optimal robot performance and current information about software updates Let s stay in touch One of the best ways do this is by registering your robot just go to www neatorobotics com click on MyNeato and follow the registration process Congratulations on your new household helper and get ready to cross a few chores off of your to do list Make Life Neater Your
3. Choose a wall outlet that has a 3 1 m clearance on both sides and in front of the charge base This helps your Botvac find its charge base BATTERY CHARGE TIME Botvac takes two to three hours to charge fully The status light turns solid green when the batteries are completely charged Several factors influence charging time The charge level of the battery If the battery is almost drained charging will take closer to three hours If partially charged it will take less time to reach full capacity The environment of the room It will charge faster on a hard surface located in a cool dry area On hot days on carpet expect longer charging times We recommend you charge the batteries overnight before you use Botvac for the first time Run through three complete charging cycles to optimize the performance of the batteries 33 Neato Botvac User Manual neato BATTERY CALIBRATION You can re calibrate Botvac s batteries to improve capacity and lengthen run time between charges You should recalibrate the batteries in these situations e Botvac is new e The batteries are new e You updated the software e Your cleaning area expanded e Botvac s run time is low Follow the steps below to recalibrate Botvac s battery 1 Turn off any scheduled cleaning 2 Reset the batteries by going to MENU gt Support gt New Batteries 3 Place it on its charge base overnight to ensure a full charge
4. neato My Left Wheel is stuck Please free it from debris OKAY Please put me down on the floor OKAY The left wheel is stuck and the robot is experiencing mobility problems Botvac was picked up It must be returned to the floor to resume operation Make sure the wheel does not have debris wrapped around it If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information Place the robot back on the floor My Bumper is stuck Please free it OKAY The bumper or bumper sensor are being triggered and may be stuck Gently tap the bumper to free it you should hear TWO clicks when the bumper is pressed One when it is pressed in and one when it pops back out Please return me to my base Please clean my right drop sensor window OKAY The right drop sensor window on the under side of Botvac needs to be cleaned Gently clean the drop sensors with a soft cloth Please clean my left drop sensor window OKAY The left drop sensor window on the under side of Botvac needs to be cleaned Gently clean the drop sensors with a soft cloth Neato Botvac User Manual 44 OKAY Botvac needs to recharge and cannot find a charge base If the cleaning session was started froma charge base 1 End current clea
5. 1 2 m x 6 1 8 m area IMPORTANT To start cleaning the LED around the right button must be green or blinking green and Botvac must be turned on e f the right button is not green or blinking green put Botvac up against the charge base to charge e f the screen is not lit press the right button to wake up Botvac CLEAN HOUSE MODE Press the right button below the dirt bin with the n icon The screen will indicate that Botvac cse dec 0 00 is cleaning the house CLEANING Botvac will come off its charge base House and scan the area 19 Neato Botvac User Manual neato If the area is less than about 15 4 5 m x 15 4 5 m it will do a boundary cleaning of the area and then clean the interior using a back and forth straight line pattern If the area is larger than 15 4 5 m x 15 4 5 m it will create a virtual room that is about 15 4 5 m x 15 4 5 m and do a boundary cleaning and then clean the interior of the virtual room using a back and forth straight line pattern It will move on to vacuum the next virtual room Depending on the size and configuration of the room it may or may not finish one room before moving to the next It will continue to clean in segments until the job is finished keeping track of where it has and has not cleaned using its sophisticated SLAM technology STARTING AT THE CHARGE BASE 0 00 If Botvac started at the charge b
6. and parts for your Botvac Combo Length 10 875 in 276 mm Brush Best brush for picking up pet hair Much quieter on hard floors Blade Brush Length 10 875 in 276 mm Superior cleaning performance for all floor types Side Brush For precise edge cleaning Standard Surface area 13 1 in 85 cm Filter High Surface area 84 7 in 547 cm Performance Captures particles down to Filter 0 3 microns more than three times the amount of fine dust particles as a standard filter Dirt Bin Size O liters Bigger is better dirt bin holds more and is easy to empty Boundary Magnetic strips keep your Markers Botvac where you want it to go Battery Rechargeable NiMH 12V 3600 mAh battery Charge Base Extra charge base is great for homes with stairs 31 Neato Botvac User Manual neato BATTERIES AND CHARGE BASE BATTERY SWITCH Botvac is shipped from the factory with the battery switch in the OFF position to extend battery life To connect the battery open the dirt bin and push the ON OFF switch DOWN to ON ON OFF Switch You push the ON OFF switch UP to turn OFF the robot You push the ON OFF switch DOWN to turn ON the robot Q Tip If you will not be using Botvac for an extended period of time you can extend the life of the battery by pushing the battery switch in the dirt bin UP to OFF Neato Botvac User Manual 32 neato CHARGE BASE LOCATION
7. for additional information 47 eato Botvac User Manual neato NEATO CUSTOMER CARE amp PRODUCT REGISTRATION Visit www neatorobotics com and click on the Support Register your Neato Botvac to stay up to date on software releases and new product information Find more helpful information including frequently asked questions and tips and tricks for optimal operation Neato Botvac User Manual 48 Www neatorobotics com Neato Robotics Inc 8100 Jarvis Avenue Newark CA 94560 USA P N 500 XXXX Rev 1 0
8. in a cool shaded area If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information 39 Neato Botvac User Manual neato Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 0002 OKAY Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 0008 OKAY Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 0009 OKAY The battery is not properly connected Press OKAY Open the dirt bin and make sure the ON OFF switch on the left in the dirt bin is DOWN Replace the dirt bin If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information neato My fan is stuck Please press OKAY to restart OKAY Please contact Customer Support Tests not complete OKAY The blower is not working properly Botvac needs to be inspected for errors Make sure you have a filter installed that the blower fan intake isn t blocked and that the exhaust vent in the back of the robot isn t clogged If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information had to reset Please press OKAY to restart
9. robot or charge base Children without adult supervision should not perform cleaning and maintenance of the robot or charge base HAZARD WARININGS R n Risk of electric shock wv e Always switch the device off before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work Disconnect the power plug from the charge base Never pull the power plug out of the socket by the power cord instead pull it out by the power plug itself Disconnect the power plug from the socket before opening the charge base Never perform repairs on your device yourself Repairs to electric devices may only be carried out by Neato customer service Do not insert any pointed objects into the electric contacts Do not change the contacts Never carry the charge base by the power cord Do not continue to operate the robot if the device itself or the power cord is damaged Neato Botvac User Manual 4 neato Contact your Neato customer service in the event of damage Do not clean the robot the charge base or the power cable in water or other liquids Do not use the robot on damp ground or in places in which it can get into contact with liquids or be immersed in water Do not use the robot in humid environments such as wet bathrooms Do not use the robot in hazardous areas such open fireplaces running showers or swimming pools Make sure that you do not damage bend or twist the power cord Do not place any heavy objects on t
10. will clean everywhere it can reach If you want to TOP VIEW keep it from a certain area just put down boundary markers It will clean up to the boundary markers but will not cross over them See section on Boundary Markers for more information Q Tip Keep It Well Maintained Because it s down in the dirt all day long your Botvac can get a little grungy See section on Maintenance for more information 9 IMPORTANT Risk of damage from improper use Remove light fragile or movable objects from the floor Remove shag carpets from the area that you would like to clean IMPORTANT Keep It Away From Water Chemicals or Other Mold Producing Fluids Do not clean wet messes with your Botvac Do not bathe or otherwise submerge your Botvac in water Do not use harsh chemicals on your Botvac or anything that can permanently stain it IMPORTANT Keep Botvac Away From Hanging Cables and Low To The Ground Tablecloths and Curtains To keep your Botvac and your home safe make sure that it cannot get caught on tablecloths curtains hanging electric 1 Dirt Bin 6 CLEAN House Button 0 cords or other cord like items B 2 Botvac Top 7 CLEAN Spot Button e IMPORTANT Don t Let It Get Cold Exposing your Botvac to freezing temperatures may cause 3 Laser Top 8 Handle for permanent damage A negeras Carrying Botvac IMPORTANT Don t Use or Store It Outside Binder 9 Filter Your Botvac is an indoor device and is not intended fo
11. your If issue persists A Software robot needs to be please contact Neato Apud UP dated Customer Care Go t available update ustomer are o to Please neatorobotics com visit web and click on Support support for additional information OKAY PI The battery switch is Open the dirt bin and case open my set to OFF the battery push the battery switch eire oa a is not chargingand DOWN to ON PI push switch is not charging an o ace DOWN to ON the robot cannot run the dirt bin back into robot and press OKAY to continue using Make sure robot is fully charged before cleaning Be sure to charge overnight the first time you charge the robot i The robot needs to Let the robot return 0 00 return to the charge to the charge base CLEANING base to recharge to recharge If it is SUSPENDED When the robot is already on the charge WHILE done charging it will base leave the robot CHARGING return to where it left on the charge base off to finish cleaning while it recharges PAUSE 37 eato Botvac User Manual neato ERRORS Error messages require your attention before Botvac can proceed The LEDs will change to red to notify you that there is an error The error message will display until you correct the error condition and or press the OKAY button to clear neato Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 0005 What the screen says What it means What to d
12. 4 Run it until it finishes cleaning the maximum area you ever want it to clean or until it displays Battery Low on its display and needs to recharge 5 Dock it on its charge base for a full charge until the status light turns solid green 6 Run it as usual until it needs to recharge again 7 Repeat step 6 two more times Neato Botvac User Manual 34 neato IMPROVING BATTERY LIFE By following a few simple rules you can help extend the life of your battery How you take care of the battery and how much you use them affect their longevity Here are some tips to optimize your battery e Keep Botvac on its charge base when not in use out of sunlight and heat and on a flat surface Make sure the charge base is located in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight or other sources of heat like a heating vent Keep the charge base on a smooth hard surface Thick carpets can cause the charge base to tilt which prohibits it from making proper contact with the base e Store Botvac with the batteries disconnected or turned OFF If you are going away and won t use it for an extended time charge the batteries fully and then disconnect them for storage by pushing the battery switch in the dirt bin UP to OFF When you want to use your Botvac again reconnect the batteries by pushing the battery switch DOWN to ON and fully charge it Charge as soon as possible after discharging the batteries If the battery is low a
13. H icon The screen will show Spot Botvac is CLEANING Spot 2 Botvac will scan the area turn right and do a boundary cleaning of a X 4 1 2 m x 6 1 8 m area It will then clean the interior using a back and forth straight line pattern and return to its starting location or if it saw a charge base while cleaning it will return to the charge base and wiggle up to it 21 Neato Botvac User Manual neato neato Tip To put your Botvac to sleep press and hold the START button for 2 seconds and the light on the screen will go off BOUNDARY MARKERS Tip Clear the area of small items like toys and clothing Boundary markers let you create a boundary where one does not furniture is OK exist They let you tell your Botvac where not to go Some examples of where to use boundary markers 9 IMPORTANT Tie up wires curtains and other 1 If you have a large open floor plan in your house for example low hanging items the room layout below and you don t want the robot to clean the shaded area you can use boundary markers IMPORTANT Keep your Botvac away from liquids and wet areas Move or cover pet bowls and out plant trays Kitchen Tip To keep your Botvac out of places you don t want it to Boundary go set down boundary markers included in the package Marker Sometimes it s helpful to tape them down to hold them in Contained Room place See section on Boundary Markers for more in
14. T button under the screen to go to Main Menu Press SELECT button under the screen to go to select Schedule Main Menu Set Clock Language Support SELECT The Schedule Menu allows you to Set a new scheduled cleaning or Change a scheduled cleaning You can schedule HOUSE cleanings once a day and you can schedule a different time for each day of the week if you want to The Schedule Menu also allows you to remove the schedule for a day Remove Day or Turn Off all scheduled cleanings 25 Neato Botvac User Manual neato Below is the sequence of actions and screens to schedule a House cleaning on Saturday at 12 00 am Press the SELECT button below Use the SCROLL buttons to scroll down to Saturday Press the button below SELECT Press the SELECT button to select the hour Advance the hour so you choose am pm correctly Press the SELECT button to select the minute Neato Botvac User Manual 26 Schedule Menu Remove Day Turn Off SELECT Press the SELECT button to confirm the scheduled cleaning Screen confirming scheduled cleaning neato Add House cleaning Saturday 12 00 am now clean the House on Saturday 12 00 am Tip If your battery runs very low the Botvac will lose its clock setting Use the menus to reset the time and day 27 Neato Botvac User Manual neato neato Tip Go to www neatorobo
15. ase and needs to recharge before CLEANING finishing the job it will navigate SUSPENDED back to the charge base wiggle WHILE up to it and recharge You will CHARGING see a message on the LCD that says Cleaning Suspended While CITE Charging It is in suspended cleaning mode while charging Once it recharges Botvac will go back out and resume cleaning where it left off Botvac will do a maximum of three cleaning runs and two recharges between the cleaning runs After the third cleaning run it will dock at its charge base and recharge Neato Botvac User Manual 20 neato STARTING OFF THE CHARGE BASE If Botvac is not started at the charge base and cannot complete cleaning the area in one battery charge it will go back to where it started and ask you to return it to the charge base to recharge It is in suspended cleaning mode while charging When finished charging place it within two feet of Please where it returned for charging press return me START again and it will return to to my base where it left off to finish the cleaning job It will repeat this one more time if it hasn t finished the cleaning job OKAY CLEAN SPOT i MODE Spot mode is used to clean a small area Spot mode will clean a 4 1 2 m x 6 1 8 m area in front of Botvac To start Spot mode put Botvac on the floor facing the area you want 0 00 cleaned Press the left button with CLEANING the B
16. ease clean the drop sensors regularly If there are steps in the working area of the robot the enclosed boundary markers can be applied to the top stair The minimum distance to the edge of the step should be approximately O 75in 2cm on hardwood or thin carpet On thick carpet the minimum distance to the edge of the step should be approximately 6in 15cm This is an extra safety measure to prevent the robot from falling off a ledge or stairs 7 Neato Botvac User Manual neato Laser Distance Sensor LDS The laser distance sensor contains a rotating class 1 laser according to DIN EN 60825 1 In general the following codes of practice apply for lasers Switch the robot off before refit or repair Do not direct the laser beam at people Do not look into the direct or reflected beam of the laser Itis not permitted to carry out manipulations alterations or attempt repairs on the device and especially on the LDS Electromagnetic fields The robot meets all standards regarding electromagnetic fields EMF According to current scientific findings the robot is safe to use provided that it is handled correctly and in accordance with the instructions in the user manual The device complies with the safety requirements of the country in which it was sold by a Neato Authorized Distributor By using the device in another country compliance with local safety standards cannot be guaranteed Neato therefore
17. formation IMPORTANT Keep your Botvac inside the house It was not designed for outdoor cleaning or freezing temperatures TIP Be aware that shiny surfaces and black floors may e Lay the boundary marker flat on the floor from one wall to confuse your Botvac the opposite wall to block off the area e Botvac will clean the floor on the side of the boundary marker that it starts on It will recognize the boundary marker and will not cross it Neato Botvac User Manual 22 23 Neato Botvac User Manual neato 2 If you have an item you don t want the robot to get near for example electric cords pet bowls or toys place boundary markers around the item or area IMPORTANT Thick carpeting on stairs may affect the robot s navigation system stairs with thin carpeting are OK To make sure your robot sees the stairs place boundary markers 6 inches from the edge of the stairs Q TIP You can use scissors to cut boundary markers to a shorter length TIP You can use removable tape such as gaffer tape or painters tape to keep boundary markers flat on the floor Neato Botvac User Manual 24 neato SCHEDULING You can schedule Botvac to clean your house once every day To make sure Botvac cleans your whole house keep it on its charge base If its battery runs low it will come back to the charge base recharge and resume cleaning where it left off up to two times To schedule a HOUSE cleaning press SELEC
18. friends at Neato Robotics P S Don t forget to register your Neato Robot Just visit www neatorobotics com and click on MyNeato 1 Neato Botvac User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 0 00 00 ccc eee 4 1 How Botvac Works 0 00 00 cee 9 2 Neato Botvac Anatomy 11 3 Controls 3 2 cee ranieri oir a m onda Ed a E tope ios 14 4 Setting Language aaraa raean 16 5 Setting Clock ccce iet hatiani aeai eee 17 6 Cleaning cccccccc ees 19 7 Boundary Markers 0 0 0c ewes 23 8 Scheduling e erroei bandai ei ae eee 25 9 Maintenance auuu 28 10 Batteries and Charging 0 32 Tl Troubleshooting 0000 esses 37 12 Neato Customer Care and Product Registration 48 3 Neato Botvac User Manual neato BEFORE GETTING STARTED Read all documentation before using your Neato robot for the first time Keep the documentation for your Neato robot for future use INTENDED USE O Note The appliance is not to be used by children younger than 8 Children 8 and older or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge may only use this appliance if they are supervised or have been given instruction about how to use it safely and understand what risks are involved Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
19. in end closest to the wall side back into the Botvac and make sure it is fully engaged 7 Replace the brush guard and click it into place Make sure it is seated correctly in front behind the bumper and locked tightly o Tip Change the filter in your Botvac every one to two Bete reat months Factors that determine how often to change the filter For optimal performance replace the brush periodically or if the include frequency of vacuuming size of the area it is cleaning blades or bristles are damaged You can find replacement brushes and the amount of dirt debris and pet hair it picks up through one of our partners Go to www neatorobotics com and click on the Where to Buy Neato Botvac User Manual 28 29 Neato Botvac User Manual neato CLEANING THE DROP SENSORS Using a cotton swab periodically clean the drop sensor windows 2 on the bottom of your Botvac see below Drop unii sensor window anana Drop sensor window CLEANING THE TOP OF YOUR BOTVAC Clean the top of your Botvac periodically with a damp cloth Make sure there is no dirt accumulated under the Laser Cover If there is any dirt or debris remove it so the laser can navigate your home accurately Neato Botvac User Manual 50 neato WHERE TO BUY NEATO BOTVAC GENUINE ACCESSORIES Go to www neatorobotics com and click on Where to Buy to find replacement accessories
20. moving the base station to a new location OKAY Neato Botvac User Manual Botvac is having difficulty getting to or locating the charge base and cannot recharge 46 Move the charge base to another location in an open area with 3 feet on either side Push robot up to charge base to recharge If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information OKAY Botvac is having difficulty navigating the environment Some reasons this occurs The laser is blocked t is having difficulty navigating the floor The sensors are dirty or not working properly The wheels or brush are dirty Follow these steps to troubleshoot 1 Make sure there is nothing preventing the robot from moving forward e g obstacles tangled in cords robot is not flat on floor 2 Make sure nothing in the environment has changed since the robot started cleaning e g furniture moved robot moved to different room 3 Make sure the screen sticker that came with the robot has been completely removed 4 The robot needs to be reset Push the battery switch UP to OFF wait 5 minutes and push DOWN to turn back ON 5 Make sure wheel wells aren t blocked with debris 6 Make sure the battery is charged If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support
21. nd the LED is amber or blinking amber charge the batteries as soon as possible e Keep Botvac s filters and brushes clean If the filter or brush gets clogged with hair or other debris the vacuum will strain using more battery power than normal Be sure to clean your filters and brushes regularly f you are running into any issues with charging run times or other battery related concerns please see section on Battery Calibration 55 Neato Botvac User Manual neato BATTERY REPLACEMENT Because rechargeable batteries have a limited life span you will need to replace the batteries periodically How long the batteries last depends how you use your Botvac You may have to replace your battery after 6 months if the runtime degrades Every time the battery goes through a charge and discharge cycle it loses some capacity Higher temperatures also affect battery life It is recommended you try to place your Botvac in a cool shaded part of your home to reduce heat Replacement batteries for your Botvac can be found at one of our partner s websites Go to www neatorobotics com and click on Where to Buy Neato Botvac User Manual 36 neato TROUBLESHOOTING 1 1 ALERTS Alert messages inform you of Botvac s condition but should not affect the its ability to clean These screens are temporary and can be turned off by pressing OKAY What the screen says What it means What to do The software on
22. ning cycle 2 Relocate the charge base toa more open area with at least 3 feet of open space on either side of it so the robot can better locate the charge base when it needs to return for recharging 3 Take the robot to the charge base and restart the cleaning cycle If a cleaning was started away froma charge base example for spot cleaning or to clean another room without a charge base then the robot will return to where it started Pick up the robot and place it on the charge base 45 eato Botvac User Manual neato neato My battery is low need to charge my battery before can clean The battery is low and cannot clean until the battery is charged Allow the robot to finish charging on the charge base Please clear my path 2000 Please check that the base is connected to power Botvac docked to the charge base but can t charge Ensure the charge base is connected to a functioning electrical socket on the wall and located on a flat surface If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information Please set schedule to ON first OKAY You must turn on the scheduling feature before you can set or change the schedule Make sure scheduling is turned on by going to MENU gt Schedule gt Turn On I can t charge Try
23. o Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 8000 OKAY The battery is experiencing an error If issue persists contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information OKAY Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 0006 OKAY There is an issue with the battery If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 0003 OKAY Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 0004 OKAY The battery is low or needs to be charged Press OKAY Put the robot on the charge base until the status light turns green If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information Please press OKAY to continue Battery issue 0007 OKAY The robot is too cold or in an environment that is too cold for it to operate properly Charge the robot ina warmer environment Please wait while I cool down my battery Neato Botvac User Manual 38 OKAY The battery is overheated This may be caused by being in direct sunlight or in an unusually warm environment Allow your robot to cool down before attempting to run again Try placing the robot
24. o avoid hazards Never try to repair the robot by yourself This robot is intended for indoor use only This robot is intended for the cleaning of floors only Make sure that children do not play with the robot Keep children and pets away from the robot do not let them stand or sit on it Do not vacuum up any cleaning powders with the robot Very fine sand limestone cement dust or similar particulates will block the pores of the filter and reduce performance Never use the robot without the filter This will damage the motor and shorten the life of the robot To charge the robot only use the power cord and charge base included in the box Neato Botvac User Manual 6 neato Do not cover the infrared window of the charge base with stickers or other objects that can block the window Do not block the sensors on the robot Otherwise it will no longer be able to orientate itself or communicate with the charge base The robot can be used on most carpets with a fiber length of up to 0 7in 2Omm It may move slower on carpet than hard wood Do not use 3 party batteries with the robot Only use Genuine Neato Accessory batteries Do not use the robot on top of worktops or glass ceramic stove tops Make sure that no fragile light or loose objects are within range of the robot If the drop sensors are dirty the robot may fall down stairs or off ledges This can cause serious damage to the device Pl
25. op of the cord This could damage the power cord and cause a fire or electrical shock Drooping or bare cables curtains tablecloths or cords in the working area of the robot are to be secured in order to avoid damage to the it or cause an electrical shock Make sure no fragile light loose or movable objects are within range of the robot O gi be Fire hazard Do not vacuum up any hot ashes or lit cigarettes with the robot The batteries must never be placed in an open fire and or heated by an external heat source Never use the robot in rooms with burning candles or desk lamps on the floor 9 Explosion hazard Do not vacuum up any explosive or easily flammable substances 5 Neato Botvac User Manual neato 9 Risk of injury e Never run the robot over any part of the body Do not vacuum close to children or pets keep body parts away from the spinning brush 9 Risk of pinching Keep away from moving parts 9 Note Risk of damage from improper use Use Neato Genuine Accessory parts only Use the charge base exclusively with the alternating current voltage stated on the type plate and on a connection that has been properly installed by an expert Do not use the robot if the charge base the power cord or the robot are faulty or damaged or if the robot has not been completely assembled f the power cord or charge base is faulty it must be replaced with a Neato Genuine Accessory t
26. r outdoor use Use and store it in the house Neato Botvac User Manual 10 Ti Neato Botvac User Manual neato BOTTOM VIEW inieie dele tee TT AN HLITLT ee ag BACK VIEW 9 Brush Guard 14 Label includes Serial Number 10 Brush 15 Charging Contacts Tl Side Brush 16 Wheels 12 Drop Sensor Windows 17 Charging Contacts 13 Battery Cover 18 Blower Vents Neato Botvac User Manual 12 neato CHARGE BASE FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW SSI SX pia 19 Metal Charge Plates 2 20 Insert power cord securely into the charge base 13 Neato Botvac User Manual neato CONTROLS DISPLAY CONTROLS SCROLL BACK SELECT BUTTONS CLEAN Spot PAUSE Cleaning WAKE UP CLEAN House PAUSE Cleaning E CE Neato Botvac User Manual 14 neato STATUS LIGHTS The LED around the right button is used to indicate e Battery State e Error Conditions see display for description of error or alert Status Lights SOLID GREEN Fully charged and ready to clean BLINKING GREEN Charging battery not fully charged can clean BLINKING AMBER Charging can t clean yet SOLID AMBER Error see message on screen 15 Neato Botvac User Manual neato SET LANGUAGE Press SELECT button under the screen to go to Main Menu Use SCROLL button
27. rejects any resulting safety risks for the user Neato Botvac User Manual 8 neato HOW BOTVAC WORKS Your Neato Botvac uses sophisticated mapping software to create a map of your home and plan its cleaning The foundation of Neato s robotic technology is its patented Neato Botvision a breakthrough in robotic mapping and navigation Botvision uses a proprietary laser scanner and proprietary navigation software based on SLAM Simultaneous Localization and Mapping the same technology used by the Google self driving car This is a milestone achievement Neato has brought a laser scanning technology that typically costs thousands of dollars to a consumer product at an affordable price Smart mapping Neato s patented laser distance system continually scans the room making instant decisions based on input from its external sensors This enables Botvac to create detailed and accurate maps of its environment and methodically clean in an organized back and forth pattern leaving the straight carpet vacuum lines OTHER ROBOTS NEATO ROBOTS Instead of bumping around like other robot vacuums Neato Botvac uses patented Neato Botvision to scan and map the room plan and methodically clean 9 Neato Botvac User Manual neato Neato o Tip Give It Power Charge it when you aren t using it to ensure it is ready to clean NEATO BOTVAC ANATOMY and to maintain the batteries o Tip Set Cleaning Boundaries Your Botvac
28. t me off so that can see OKAY The robot cannot sense the environment because the laser is blocked Make sure the protective screen film has been fully removed and is not peeling up and blocking the robot s vision Use a clean cloth to pick up any dirt or dust on or around the turret OKAY There is a problem with the filter or dirt bin Make sure the dirt bin is empty that the filter is in place and not obstructed and that the dirt bin is properly inserted Please put my Dirt Bin back in OKAY The dirt bin cannot be detected Make sure the dirt bin is in the robot and properly seated in position The top of the dirt bin should be level with the top of the robot if inserted correctly Please empty my Dirt Bin and Filter if needed The dirt bin and the filter may be full of dust or debris Empty the dirt bin and make sure filter is clear of debris Put dirt bin and filter back into the robot My Right Wheel is stuck Please free it from debris Neato Botvac User Manual 42 OKAY The right wheel is stuck and the robot is experiencing mobility problems Make sure the wheel does not have debris wrapped around it If issue persists please contact Neato Customer Care Go to neatorobotics com and click on Support for additional information 43 Neato Botvac User Manual neato
29. tics com and click on MAI NTENANCE Where To Buy to find retailers where you can purchase Genuine Neato Accessories IMPORTANT Keeping Botvac clean is important for optimum performance CLEANING THE BRUSH AND BEARING Clean the brush frequently Most hair and other debris are captured in the dirt bin but some may get tangled on the brush CLEANING THE FILTER and affect cleaning performance To clean the brush follow these steps For optimal performance empty the Botvac dirt bin and clean the filter after every use 1 Turn your Botvac upside down 2 Place your fingers under the brush guard in front of the wheels and pull up gently under the brush guard until it pops out Remove the brush guard 3 Gently take out the brush 4 Remove any debris from the brush Wipe the brush blades and brush core with a slightly damp cloth to remove dust 5 Remove the metal bearing on the end of the brush and clean with a cloth To remove the bearing use your fingers or a 2 Remove the filter small flat head screwdriver for tough to remove the bearing Re attach the bearings to the brush 1 Take out the dirt bin 3 Empty the contents of the dirt bin into a garbage can Tap the filter against the garbage can to get rid of any excess dirt 6 Replace the brush by inserting the orange end cap with the hexagon pattern into the motor side and the metal bearing 4 Replace the filter and make sure it is tight Insert the dirt b
30. to scroll down to Language and then press SELECT button Find your language by using SCROLL button to scroll down Press SELECT button under the screen to choose a language Neato Botvac User Manual 16 Main Menu Schedule Set Clock SELECT Set Language CeStina Dansk Nederl NL Suomi SELECT Language is English SET CLOCK Press SELECT button under the screen to go to Main Menu Use SCROLL button to scroll down to Set Clock and then press SELECT button Use SCROLL button to Choose 12 Hour or 24 Hour Clock Mode and then press SELECT button Use SCROLL button to choose Day and then press SELECT button neato Main Menu Schedule Language Support SELECT f Clock Mode 24 Hour Clock SELECT Neato Botvac User Manual neato Use SCROLL button to Set Hour and then press SELECT button Use SCROLL button to Set Minutes and then press SELECT button If the time is correct press SELECT button to save the time Confirmation message will show on the screen Neato Botvac User Manual 18 Save Time Day Sunday 12 00 am The time is Sunday 12 00 am Thank You neato CLEANING Botvac has two cleaning modes CLEAN House and CLEAN Spot e CLEAN House mode will clean your house e Clean Spot mode will clean a 4
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