Alcove NPVWM User manual

alcoveTM
Owner's Manual
Robotic Vacuum
ImportantUse,care, •Safety
Information
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Model# NPVWM
Made in China

Table of Contents
WeI co me-----------------------------------------01
Important Safety lnstructions --------------02
Product and Accessories --------------------03
About the Robot --------------------------------04
Function-----------------------------------------05
Smart System
Cleaning System
Get Started--------------------------------------08
Remove the Protective Packaging
Install and Charge the Battery
Install the Recharging Base
How to Use the Robot -------------------------10
The Robot
Remote Control
How to Start Cleaning
Time Setting and Schedule Cleaning
How to Pair the Device
Tips before Using the Robot
Robot Maintenance---------------------------18
Troubleshooting and Error Codes---------21
Speeifica
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WeBack APP
instructions --------------------23

WELCOME
Dear Valued Customers:
Thank you for choosing our new generation robotic vacuum cleaner.
As smart home appliances have entered millions
of homes in the world, it is wise to
choose the best smart home appliances to enjoy the comfort and ease
of our lives.
For the best performance
of this product, please kindly read through this manual
carefully before using this product.
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Important Safety Instructions
,&. Please read the following safety and operation instructions thoroughly before using this robot.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
,&. To avoid electric shock, do not expose the electronics of your robot, and use indoors in a dry location only.
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01. Children underthe age of 8 or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities should not use this robot without the supervision
of parents or others.
02. Do not disassemble, fix,
or remodel any part of this robot.
03. Nevertouch the battery charger pod with any metal
or electricity-conducted material.
04. Nevertouch the robot and any other parts with wet hands, including the battery charger,
power plug and power cord.
05. Avoid putting heavy items onto the power cord which might damage it.
06. Do not leave the robot outdoors.
07. Do not use this robot near any possible hazardous
or explosive places.
08. Do not stand on the robot.
09. ONLY use attachments, accessories, and spare parts authorized by the manufacturer.
10. Do not use this robot
in the places near any volatile materials.
11. Do not use the robot
in a moist or wet environment.
12. Do not spray
or pour liquids on your robot.
13. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, use
in a room temperature environment only.
14. Do not use the robot to pick up sharp objects, glass,
or anything that is burning or smoking.
15. Do not use this device to pick up spills
of water bleach, paint, or anything wet.
16. It's not recommended to use the robot on long-pile carpet which may cause it to get stuck.
17. Be aware
of the robot while it's working, be careful not to step on it.
18. Do not use the recharging base, power cord,
or plug ifthey're damaged. They must be repl ced.
19. Do not heat up the battery
or immerse the battery pack in any liquid.
Do not crush the battery.
• Before using the robot, it is recommended to clean up clothing, papers, plastic bags,
pet hair, toys and fragile objects on the ground.
• Tidy up small items, such as power cords, cables, and loose fringes
of rugs to prevent any
possibility
of getting stuck.
• Tidy up long-sagged curtains.
Caution Notice ( Battery ):
• Checkthe battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery
packs
in case of fire or explosion.
•
If the robot won't be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord and remove the battery from
the robot then store it in a cool, dry place.
•Wrap the contact points before recycling or discarding the battery.
•
If the skin or eyes is exposed to the leakage of the battery, wash the affected area with large amounts
of water and seek medical advice.
• When the battery is obsolete, do not discard it to the garbage bin which could cause environmental
pollution. You maysend it back to your local recycle center, repair center,
or assigned agents for dispos

Product and Accessories
01.The Robot
02. Recharging Base
03. UserManual
04. Remote Control
05. Cleaning Brush
06. Adaptor
07. Battery
08. Side Brush and HEPAFilter
09. HairRemoval Tool
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II! Remove the protective strip
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(Inside the robot)
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About the Robot
Cliff Sensors (x4)
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r------ Front Wheel
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Side Brush (x2)
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......__ ___________ Dustbin
---------------- Ventilation Port
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Power Switch
I :ON
O:OFF

Smart System
>Auto Recharge
When the battery is lower than 25-30%, the robot will come back to its Recharging Base
to recharge.
>Anti-Collision
The robot will start cleaning with soft-touch
mode enabled, which means it will touch the obstacle
gently and then turn away to continue cleaning.
The robot might still bump into some narrow objects like the legs of desk or chair which is
hard to detect. Remove fragile objects, especially expensive ceramics or valuables which could
fall
or break before cleaning.
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>Anti-Falling
There are Cliff Detect Sensors on the bottom of the robot to
prevent the robot from falling down stairs.
>Dirt Detect
=
Dustbin Full Detect
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Dirt Detect
The robot will automatically apply extra cleaning
on concentrated areas of dirt, such as high-traffic
zones
of your home.

Cleaning System
>Cleaning Modes
The robot will start in Auto Mode and will plan the best cleaning modes
combination to ensure thorough cleaning.
Spiral Special Bounce Wall
Following
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>Floating Roller Brush
Combined with our powerful
vacuum suction, the roller brush
can adapt to all floor types and
remove the debris efficiently.
Spiral Zig-zag Spiral Polygonal Spiral
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Remove the Protective Packaging
Before using the robot, remember to remove the protective material.
Install the Battery
O Push the dustbin release button and pull out the dustbin.
8 Flip the robot over, and push the battery into the slot.
@ Push the battery until the hook is completely locked.
9 Flip the robot over again, and insert the dustbin back.
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Recharge the Battery
• When the Power Button on the robot blinks red, this indicates that the battery level is low.
• The robot will shut down the vacuum motor and return to the Recharging Base to recharge.
• Users can also use the AC adaptor to plug into the robot directly to recharge the battery.
• When the battery is fully recharged, the Power Button will light up a solid blue.
The recharging process is about 3.Shr.
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Install the Recharging Base
Installation
• The Recharging Base must be
positioned
on an even floor surface
against a wall.
• Position it at a proper location with at
least a 0.6m
(2 ft.) clearance around.
• Connect the AC adaptor to the power
socket on the rear side. Only use the
AC adaptor provided.
• The LCD display on the Recharging
Base will turn on when it
is plugged in.
• Always keep the Recharging Base
power plugged in.
Docking Test
DC Inlet
• Leave the robot on the floor somewhere near the Recharging Base.
• Press the "Home" button
on the remote control.
• The robot will return to the Recharging Base automatically.
Wire slot
Please secure
the cable
of adapter
into the slot at the
back of the base
• Ifthe robot fails to dock, check the installation process to make the necessary
adjustments to the Recharging Base until the robot can dock properly.
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The Robot
Robot Panel Function
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0 Start/Stop Button
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Timer
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Soft-Touch
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Press c!> to activate the robot. Press again to start cleaning. To stop the robot, press c!> again or use the
remote.
Power Button Light
System Status
Red(Slow-blinking) Battery Level is low
Blue(Slow-blinking) The battery
is recharging
Solid Blue The battery is fully recharged
@Timer
Users can press ~or use the remote to select the cleaning time from 10, 20, 30, 80mins.
The robot will remember the previous time setting.
8 Display of Timer/Cleaning Mode/Error Message
There are 6 different cleaning patterns that the robot uses during the cleaning process
A. Auto
1. Special Bounce
2. Spiral
3. Wall-Following
4. Zig-zag
5. Polygonal Spiral
Users can use the remote control to select cleaning modes which will display as numbers and
"A"(Auto)
When pressing 1ill'- the robot will return home and display as "H".
Error Messages:
Ifthere is something wrong, the robot will stop working immediately and show an error message on the
display. Descriptions of error messages are shown below.(P.21)
9Soft-Touch:
When activated, the robot will slow down not to collide with any objects while cleaning.
0 Vacuum Motor:
Please ensure the vacuum motor is activated while cleaning to give best cleaning performance.
0HOME:
Automatic recharge.
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Remote Control
All function buttons on the robot's front panel are available on the remote control.
There are some additional buttons
on the remote control shown below.
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0 @ Power Button : Activate or Shut down the robot.
8 @ Start/Stop Button : Activate or Stop the robot to perform cleaning.
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Direction Buttons: To control the movement manually.
Timer Button: To set up the cleaning time.
Home Button:
Robot will come back to the Recharging Base to recharge.
0 8 Mode Button: To manually set up the cleaning modes, users
may find the current pattern code on the robot's display panel.
A. Auto 1. Special Bounce 2. Spiral 3. Wall-Following 4. Zig-zag 5. Polygonal
0 ~ Spiral Button: Spiral cleaning.
0 ® VAC Button: Press this button to activate orto shut down the
vacuuming motor.
0 @ Soft-Touch Button: Activate or Shut down the soft-touch.
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How to Start Cleaning
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Before cleaning, it is recommended to clean up small items,
like clothing, power cords, cables, and loose fringes
of rugs.
Check ifthe dustbin is full. Ifit is, empty it out.
Press the Power Button to activate the robot.
Use the remote to set up the preferred cleaning time or modes.
Usually, the robot can clean a 5-7 square meter area
in 10 minutes.
It depends on the types
of floors and the complexity of the space.
Use the start/stop button
on the robot panel orthe remote to control
the robot.

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Press
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Press (
(9 time) again to save the setting.
Any scheduled cleaning will be activated based on the time on the Recharging Base.
You must set the time before scheduling
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Schedule Cleaning
Users can only schedule cleaning when the robot is docked with the Recharging Base.
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Press( C9 ~).
Press( hour ) repeatedly.
Press( min ) repeatedly.
Press( week ) to show
Mo, press( week ) again to
select
it, or leave it flashing for 8 seconds, when it will
switch to
Tu automatically. Repeat the process until
you've selected the desired days.
Press( C9 ~)again to save the setting.
When the robot is docked in the Recharging Base and recharging:
O Press the ( start ) button, The LCD display will show "AUTO", the robot will start one
cleaning cycle as the battery is fully charged.
f) Press the ( start ) button and hold it for 3 seconds, the robot will start cleaning
immediately for one cleaning cycle.
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How to Pair the Device
The robot is already paired with the Recharging Base which can be used immediately.
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0 Ifthere is a replacement/maintenance/new-adding
of the robot and accessories, it will need to pair up again.
The robot can pair up to two Recharging Bases and two sonic walls. Only purchase the accessories from the
authorized dealer.
Pair a New Recharging Base
8 Press (!) on Vacuum Robot to turn it on.
f) Press and hold ~ on Vacuum Robot until you hear two beeps, and the display panel shows "Cd".
0 Check Vacuum Robot's status.
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Both light up Vacuum Robot has connected to two Recharging Bases already.
Either lights up Vacuum Robot has connected to only one Recharging Base.
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Both are off Vacuum Robot has not connected to any Recharging Base.
Press ( C9 time) on the Recharging Base until you hear two beeps, and eitherthe
~or~ button lights up.
Press
(!)on Vacuum Robot to exit pairing mode.
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Clear the Pairing Records
8 Press (!) on Vacuum Robot to turn it on.
f) Press and hold ~until you hear two beeps, and the display panel shows "Cd".
0 Press and hold ~ again until all four buttons light off.
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Tips Before Using The Robot
Tl P#1 .
Prepare the cleaning area and remove largedebris, loose cables, wires,
• and itemsthat can
be easily tangled with brush or knocked over.
Remove vases, glasses,
or small lampsetc. Remove small items
that might block
the robot's
way for efficientcleaning.
Remove plasticbags and long string
or loose wires from the floor.
Fold
the rug edges that have
loose ends underit.
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The robot will make a beep
when jammed. Turn offthe
robot.
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Robot Maintenance
To give the best cleaning performance, regular maintenance is recommended.
1. Dustbin and Filter
Basic Cleaning
O Press the Dustbin Release Button to remove the dustbin.
8 Press the side button to release the dust compartment.
8 Remove the debris filter.
8 Empty all dust and shake offall debris.
0 Remove the HEPAfilter.
0 Use the included brush to wipe out the HEPAfilter and debris filter.
Deep Cleaning
0 Carefully separate the dust compartment from the vacuum motor unit.
8 Gently wash the dust compartment and debris filter.
@) Dry them thoroughly with a cloth.
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warning
,~ DO NOT wash the HEPAfilter, regular maintenance and replacement is recommended.
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