iRobot Scooba 450
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1. For best performance place the Virtual Wall outside of the doorway you wish to block 18 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Install Battery The Virtual Wall runs on two C alkaline batteries The Virtual Wall barriers Power light blinks repeatedly to indicate the device is on When battery levels are low the light blinks twice repeatedly to indicate new batteries are needed When Scooba is not in use turn the Virtual Wall off to save battery power With normal usage the batteries should last about six months To install the batteries Place the batteries in the compartment Reinstall the compartment Remove the battery compartment Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 19 iRobot Cleaning With Your Scooba 400 Seres Place Scooba in Room Place Scooba in the middle of the room Then press the CLEAN button to turn Scooba on SIDE 2 LI E L E SIDE 1 vA If you have a larger or divided floor plan use the Virtual Wall to separate your VJ larger area into two simpler smaller areas This will improve cleaning performance 20 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Cleaning With Your Scooba 400 Series Select Cycle Length Scooba has two cleaning cycles to meet your cleaning needs but defaults to cleaning a larger room e Small room cleans up to 150 sq ft 14 sq m 22 minutes e Large room cleans from 150 to 300 sq ft 14 to 28 sq m 45 minutes Press the R2. Welcome iRobot 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 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 hope you enjoy life as a Scooba owner On behalf of our entire team thank you for choosing iRobot Best Wishes Qe Colin Angle Chairman CEO and Co Founder iRobot Corporation Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 1 iRobot Table of Contents mpata sde SWOT ONS sser ea tc aalodietinasahreadanada besaadianadenevenetons 5 Genn To Know rour SC OO a eonda E a AE GE 8 iAdapt Responsive Navigation TECHNOlOGY sssssssssecccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenennnneas 10 Scooba Cleaning Res SIC A Ieee eee nee ee ne E nee er oe
3. aution 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 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 5 iRobot Important Safety Information GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS z 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 wit
4. customer service Get support tailored to your specific robot including answers to questions maintenance tips video demos and live chat e Product updates and other valuable information Be among the first to learn about new robots exclusive discounts and special promotions When you register you can also tell us about your experience with your Scooba iRobot listens to our customers and makes enhancements to our robots based on your valued feedback We d love to hear from you To register your Scooba visit the 400 Series Owner Center at www irobot con scooba400 There you ll also find a quick start guide instructional videos information on accessories frequently asked questions and more 30 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Declaration of Conformity iRobot Scooba Floor Scrubbing Robot and Accessories Manufacturer iRobot Corporation 8 Crosby Drive Bedford MA 01730 USA Declares that Scooba along with Model 17063 Battery Charger conform to the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC as amended by 93 68 EC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC as amended by 93 68 EC and 2004 108 EC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Standards below have been applied EN 60335 1 2012 Ho
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6. h 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 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Important Safety Information e Use only the battery charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device e Donot 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 e Use only rechargeable batteries approved by iRobot e Always remove the battery from your robot and accessorie
7. king 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 Room Crossing Enables Scooba to to efficiently clean a large area clean new areas while crisscrossing the room 10 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Wall Following Enables Scooba to clean the room perimeter and navigate around furniture and obstacles Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 11 iRobot scooba Cleaning system Scooba cleans in three phases Sweep amp Pre Soak Prepares the floor by lightly vacuuming up loose dirt and debris and dampens the floor with a thin sheen of water or cleaning solution to loosen stains No pre sweeping required Scrub amp Squeegee Vacuum A powerful scrubbing brush spins at more than 600 RPM to remove stains as the squeegee vacuum lifts the dirty liquid off the floor Squeegee Finish Finishes with a final squeegee finish cycle so all that is left is a Clean floor 12 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Scooba Lights amp Buttons Information Button LED Status Ring Room Size Button Battery Indicator Light Clean Button Behavior and Color Light or Button What it Means and What to Do Clean Button Unlit When Scooba is off press to turn it on Steady blue When Sco
8. lobal irobot com to e Learn hints and tips to improve the performance of your robot e Get answers to questions e Download a detailed product manual e Contact your local distributor 32 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual
9. nd voids the warranty Never use bleach Press the Tank Release button to remove the tank The tank contains separate compartments for clean water blue cap and dirty water gray cap z Turn the blue cap to the unlocked position Remove the cap 2 16 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot 25 oz 7 4 ml Either a pour two capfuls of cleaning or b fill the Clean compartment solution into the Clean compartment with water only and then fill completely with tap water vA Scooba may not be able to detect distilled water in its tank Add Scooba Hard Floor Cleaner when using distilled water Reinsert the blue cap and return to Place the tank back on Scooba The tank the locked position will not latch unless caps are fully locked Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 17 iRobot Cleaning With Your iRobot Virtual Wall Set up Virtual Wall Scooba comes with a Virtual Walle accessory which creates an invisible barrier that Scooba won t cross Use this device to confine Scooba to a particular room or area and to prevent it from getting too close to electrical or computer cords delicate objects on the floor etc You can set the Virtual Wall to block an opening up to seven feet approximately two meters long The width of its beam gradually increases creating a cone shaped area that Scooba won t pass vA Point the arrows on top of the Virtual Wall toward the area you wish to block
10. oba is on press to start cleaning cycle LED Status Ring Spinning blue The lights spin rapidly as Scooba prepares to begin cleaning cycle Steady blue During the cleaning cycle the lights go on in succession to show how much progress has been made Battery Indicator Steady red The battery is discharged ain Pulsing yellow or green When Scooba is plugged in this means the battery is charging Steady green The battery is fully charged Room Size Button Steady blue Press to choose between short and long cleaning cycles Information Button Blinking or steady green Press to hear about Scooba s current state and how to use Scooba Blinking or steady yellow Press to troubleshoot errors Blinking or steady red Contact iRobot support for further assistance Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 13 iRobot Getting started Unpack box Your package includes the Scooba robot iRobot Hard Floor Cleaning Solution concentrate rechargeable battery battery charger and Virtual Wall device Insert battery Follow these steps to insert the battery 1 Place Scooba upside down on a flat surface 2 Locate the battery cover Turn each knob to the unlocked position using a coin if necessary 3 Remove the battery cover 4 The battery has a bump at the center of one side Align the bump with the slot in the wall of the battery compartment Push
11. oom Size button on the right to choose the desired cycle lt 150 ft 14m m 150 ft 14 m2 300 ft 28m Start Cleaning Press the CLEAN button to start a cleaning cycle Then walk away as Scooba gets to work Scooba will prime its pump until it s ready to clean This may take up to 2 minutes During the cleaning cycle Scooba will pass over the same area on the floor multiple times to ensure total coverage At the end of a cleaning cycle Scooba will shake itself dry to remove any water that may have accumulated on its body before doing a final spin to ensure a dry floor Scooba will sound a Success musical note when it is completely finished Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 21 iRobot Maintenance Regular maintenance will help Scooba run at peak performance Be sure to rinse your Scooba s components after every cleaning cycle and perform other maintenance as prompted by your Scooba Empty and Rinse Water Compartments Scooba puts down fluid from the Clean compartment and collects dirty fluid into the Dirty compartment Press the Tank Release button to Remove both the blue and gray eject the tank compartment caps O Q MAX 120 F 50 C Pour out any remaining liquid Fill both compartments with warm water from both the Clean and Dirty maximum temperature 120 F 50 C compartments 22 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Shake the tank to rinse the inside P
12. ot 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 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 7 iRobot Getting to Know Your Scooba Top View Charging Port RCON On Side USB Port Under Handle Handle Room Confinement Sensor Tank Release Button Control Buttons 8 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Scooba has two main parts the robot base and the tank Robot Base Tank 1 Clean Compartment Cap Blue 2 Dirty Compartment Cap Gray 3 Tank Filter 1 Cleaning Head 4a Eject Button 2 ce Bottom View Charging Contacts For use with Scooba DryDock Charging and Drying Stand Battery Cover Front Caster Wheel Cleaning Head Assembly i Dry Debris Curved Brush Roller Brush Roller Brush Cover Vacuum Squeegee Roller Brush Cover Release Latch Water Distribution Straight Brush Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 9 iRobot Adapt Responsive Navigation Technology 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 vA 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 soa
13. our out the water from both compartments Reattach both caps and set aside the tank Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 23 iRobot Maintenance Cleaning the Tank Filter Over time hair and debris may accumulate on the internal tank filter For best results clean filter after each use If Scooba does not seem to be picking up as much water as it originally did remove and rinse the tank filter Follow these steps to clean the tank filter w O A Locate the yellow tank filter and turn Rinse the filter being sure to towards unlock to remove remove any hair or other debris J Insert clean filter back in tank and turn to lock 24 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Remove Cleaning Head The cleaning head contains the brushes squeegees and other pieces that do a lot of hard work It s important to clean these pieces after every cleaning cycle 1 If you have not yet ejected the tank press the Tank Release button and remove the tank 2 Place Scooba upside down on a flat surface 3 Push the yellow Cleaning Head Release button on the side of the cleaning head and remove it Rinse Cleaning Head and Roller Brush Follow these steps to rinse the cleaning head and roller brush Push the Roller Brush Cover Release latch to the unlocked position and open the roller brush cover Remove the roller brush Remove any hair that has accumulated on the roller b
14. rm storage charge the battery and then remove and store it in a cool dry place Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 27 iRobot Iroublesnooting Please refer to the table below to resolve Scooba s problem ERROR MESSAGE I m stuck Please move me then press CLEAN to restart Something might be stuck in my brushes Please check then press CLEAN to restart Something might be stuck in my bumper Please check then press clean to restart Something might be stuck in my wheels Please check then press CLEAN to restart It looks like something is block ing the sensors on the bottom of my bumper Please check then press CLEAN to restart vV WHAT S CAUSING IT One of Scooba s wheels is not flat on the floor Scooba is too close to stairs or other drop offs and needs help to escape Scooba is operating in a very large open room and has not encountered any walls or furniture for a long period of time Scooba is not able to spin its roller brush easily Scooba s brush is not connected to the brush motor because the brush gear is not engaged properly The brush is not connected to the brush motor because the gearbox is damaged Something is preventing Scooba s bumper from moving freely Scooba s bumper is damaged Scooba is not able to turn both of its side wheels WHAT TO DO Check if Scooba is stuck on top of an object or if one of the wheels is in a depression Move Scooba
15. rush and cleaning head Rinse both pieces in running water Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 25 iRobot Maintenance Remove Hair from End Caps Over time hair may get stuck in the caps on the ends of the roller brush When rinsing the cleaning head and roller brush check for and remove any major accumulations of hair from the yellow end caps by pulling them from the ends of the roller brush Scooba and its parts are not dishwasher safe Cleaning Scooba in the dishwasher may damage the robot and voids the warranty Return Scooba to Battery Charger Scooba is powered by a rechargeable battery and should be fully charged after each cleaning cycle When fully charged takes up to three hours Scooba s battery will last for at least one full cleaning 26 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Reassemble and Reinstall Cleaning Head Follow these steps to reassemble and reinstall the cleaning head Open the Roller Brush Cover and Close the Roller Brush Cover and reinsert the roller brush snap it into place Place the tank back on Scooba Wipe down Scooba s exterior with a damp cloth to remove dust To reinstall the cleaning head push down on the cleaning head until it Snaps into place To extend Scooba s battery life and keep it cleaning at peak performance e Keep Scooba plugged in when not in use e Recharge Scooba as soon as possible as waiting several days can damage the battery e For long te
16. s before long term storage or transportation e Charge indoors only e Your robot s battery charger may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms e Never handle the battery charger with wet hands e Always disconnect your robot from the battery charger before cleaning or maintaining it e Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed battery charger matches standard outlet voltage e Used batteries should be placed in a sealed plastic bag and disposed of safely according to local environmental regulations e Before every use check the battery for any sign of damage or leakage Do not charge damaged or leaking batteries e ifthe battery is leaking return it to your local authorized iRobot Service Center for disposal e The battery must be removed from the robot before disposal e Only use original batteries with the correct specification and supplied by iRobot e Do not crush or dismantle batteries Do not heat or place the batteries near any heat source e Do not incinerate the battery Do not short circuit the battery Do not immerse the battery in any liquid e Battery pack DC 14 4V 3000MAH Ni MH SCOOBA USE RESTRICTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION e Be aware that your floor may be slippery after cleaning with Scooba e Do not use bleach ammonia or hot water as it may damage the robot and void the warranty e Do not use Scooba to clean up pooled spills e g spilled gallon of milk e Do n
17. so all wheels are on a flat floor Move Scooba to a new location on a flat floor Use Virtual Walls to section off a smaller area Check if there is debris stuck on the roller brush particularly under the yellow end caps If so remove the debris Verify that the roller brush is properly installed in the cleaning head Verify that Scooba s cleaning head is properly installed Check if the brush spins with no resistance at all If so call iRobot support Check if the bumper has debris stuck between it and Scooba s body If so clean it Contact iRobot support Check if there is debris stuck between the wheel and the wheel motor module If so remove the debris Scooba s cliff detection sensors are Check if there is debris stuck to dirty and blocked Scooba s cliff detection sensors are seeing black matte flooring as a cliff 28 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual the cliff sensors on the robot If so clean them Check if robot is stuck on a black surface If so move the robot to a new location Need more help Visit the 400 Series Owners Center at www irobot com scooba400 for a quick start guide instructional videos frequently asked questions and more iRobot My front wheel is missing Scooba s front wheel has Check if the front caster wheel is Please check then press fallen out missing If so replace it CLEAN to restart Please check that my clean Scooba s clean tank is empt
18. the battery down 5 Reinsert the battery cover Turn each knob to the locked position Use only authentic batteries supplied by iRobot Use of third party batteries will void your warranty and may cause property damage or injury Charge Scooba Before using Scooba charge it up by following these steps 1 Plug one end of the battery charger into Scooba and the other end into an outlet 2 Let the battery charge for eight hours before first time use only 3 Once Scooba is fully charged unplug the battery charger from the outlet and then from Scooba 14 Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual iRobot Select language Scooba speaks in English by default To select one of 6 other languages Press CLEAN button to turn Scooba on Press and hold the Info button for five seconds until robot states its current language Frangais x1 Deutsch x2 Press the Room Size button When you hear your desired language repeatedly to cycle through the oress and hold the Info button for five various language options seconds to save your language selection Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 15 iRobot Cleaning With Your Scooba 400 Series Add water cleaning solution You can use Scooba with tap water or a mixture of water and iRobot Hard Floor Cleaning Solution Our cleaning solution is specially formulated to be tough on dirt and stains but safe around children and pets Use of other solutions may damage Scooba a
19. usehold and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 2 Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances EN 60335 2 2 2010 A11 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety General requirements EN 60335 2 29 2004 A2 Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 29 Particular requirements for battery chargers EN55014 1 2006 A2 Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 1 Emission EN55014 2 1997 A2 Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 2 Immunity Product family standard EN62238 2008 Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household appliances and similar apparatus with regard to human exposure Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 31 iRobot Robot Customer Care USA amp Canada If you have questions or comments about this product please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer Please visit the iRobot home support site at global irobot com for support tios frequently asked questions and information about accessories and other iRobot products Should you still need assistance Call our Customer Care team at 877 855 8598 iRobot Customer Care hours e Monday Friday 9AM 7PM Eastern Time e Saturday 9AM 6PM Eastern Time Robot Customer Care Outside USA amp Canada Visit g
20. y Check if the clean water tank is tank is full then press CLEAN empty If so add water and Scoo to restart ba Hard Floor Cleaner to the tank Scooba s clean tank empty sensor Check if there is debris on the met is incorrectly detecting an empty al connections between the tank tank because of poor electrical and the robot If so clean them connections Scooba s clean tank empty sensor Use tap water or add Scooba Hard is incorrectly detecting an empty tank Floor Cleaner to the tank because distilled water is being used Scooba s pump is not pumping Turn off and press CLEAN to sufficient fluid from its clean tank restart pump priming ld love to start cleaning but Scooba is not able to complete Return Scooba to its charger for at my battery isn t quite full a mission because its battery is least two hours Please charge me completely partially depleted Scooba is not able to complete Replace the battery a mission because its battery is damaged or worn out Scooba is not able to detect all of Check if there is debris on the its battery connections battery or inside the battery com partment If so clean them have experienced error Scooba is experiencing an unusual Contact iRobot support number error global irobot com Scooba 400 Series Owner s Manual 29 iRobot Registration Register your Scooba now to activate your warranty and enjoy exclusive access to e iRobot s award winning
21. y 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 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 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 c
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