BLACK DECKER RVA425B User manual

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RVA425B
RVA420B

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Intended use
Your BLACK + DECKER RVA425B or RVA420B Robot
Vacuum cleaner has been designed for light dry vacuum
cleaning purposes. This appliance is intended for household
use only.
Safety instructions
@Warning! Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
@Warning! When using battery-
powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of re, leaking batteries,
personal injury and material damage.
uRead all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance.
uThe intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
uRetain this manual for future
reference.
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uThis appliance contains batteries
that are only replaceable by skilled
persons.
Warning! For the purposes of recharging
the battery, only use the detachable
supply unit (K25V240100X or charging
dock N512295) provided with this
appliance.
Using your appliance
uDo not use the appliance to pick up
liquids or any materials that could
catch re.
uDo not use the appliance near water.
uDo not immerse the appliance in water.
uNever pull the charger lead to
disconnect the charger from the
socket. Keep the charger lead away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
uThis 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.
Inspection and repairs
uBefore use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may
affect its operation.
uDo not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
uHave any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorized
repair agent.
uRegularly check the charger lead for
damage. Replace the charger if the
lead is damaged or defective.
uNever attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specied in
this manual.
Additional safety instructions
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc.
Even with the application of the
relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain
residual risks can not be avoided. These
include:
uInjuries caused by touching any
moving parts.
uInjuries caused by touching any hot
parts.
uInjuries caused when changing any
parts or accessories.
uInjuries caused by prolonged use
of the appliance. When using any
appliance for prolonged periods
ensure you take regular breaks.
Batteries and chargers
Batteries
uNever attempt to open for any reason.
uDo not expose the battery to water.
uDo not expose the battery to heat.
uDo not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40°C.
uCharge only at ambient temperatures
between 10°C and 40°C.
uCharge only using the charger
provided with the appliance/tool.

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Using the wrong charger could result
in an electric shock or overheating of
the battery.
uWhen disposing of batteries, follow
the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
uDo not damage/deform the battery
pack either by puncture or impact, as
this may create a risk of injury and re.
uDo not charge damaged batteries.
uUnder extreme conditions, battery
leakage may occur. When you notice
liquid on the batteries carefully wipe
the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin
contact.
uIn case of skin or eye contact, follow
the instructions below.
Warning! The battery uid may cause
personal injury or damage to property. In
case of skin contact, immediately rinse
with water. If redness, pain or irritation
occurs seek medical attention. In case of
eye contact, rinse immediately with clean
water and seek medical attention.
Chargers
Your charger has been designed for a
specic voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate and the information in
the technical data table.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
uUse your BLACK+DECKER charger
only to charge the battery in the
appliance/tool with which it was
supplied. Other batteries could burst,
causing personal injury and damage.
uNever attempt to charge
nonrechargeable batteries.
uIf the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
uDo not expose the charger to water.
uDo not open the charger.
uDo not probe the charger.
uThe appliance/tool/battery must be
placed in a well ventilated area when
charging.
Electrical safety
Your charger has been designed for a
specic voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate. Never attempt to
replace the charger unit with a regular
mains plug.
Symbols on the charger
Read all of this manual carefully
before using the appliance.
This tool is double insulated;
therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
$The charging base is intended
for indoor use only.
Labels on appliance
The following symbols appear on this appliance along with the
date code:
K25V240100X/N51229
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Only use with charger K25V240100X or
charging dock N512295
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. Power switch
2. Charging socket
3. Start/stop button
4. Sensor
5. Front wheel
6. Infrared transmitter
7. Charging plate
8. Front lens
9. Dust bin
10. Dust bin release button
11. Side brushes

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12. Main brush
13. Main brush frame
14. Main brush frame tabs
15. Charging dock
15a. Dock pairing button
16. Charging dock infrared window
17. Charging electrodes
18. Maintenance tool
19. Battery charger
Additional Accessories
A. Side brushes (2)
B. Side brush screws (2)
C. HEPA Filter
The vacuum is recommended for the
following oor surfaces:
uHardwood/Laminate
uCeramic/Stone tile
uLow and medium pile carpets (plush carpeting is not
recommended).
Note: Vacuum may not work on some black carpet and
darker oor surfaces, as the sensors may be detecting the
surface as an edge or stairs.
Room Preparation
uPlace the cords from other appliances out of the area to
be cleaned.
uDo not operate the vacuum in a room where an infant or
child is sleeping.
uDo not operate the vacuum in an area where there are lit
candles or fragile objects on the oor to be cleaned.
uDo not operate the vacuum in a room that has lit candles
on furniture that the vacuum may accidentally hit or bump
into.
uDo not allow children to sit on the vacuum.
uDo not use the vacuum on a wet surface.
uTest the height of thresholds. Robot cannot climb
thresholds above 10-15mm.
Assembly
uRemove front lens (8) protection lm.
uEnsure the dust bin (9) and main brush (12) are tted
securely.
Installing side brushes (Fig. A)
uEnsure the power switch (1) is in the OFF position.
uPlace the vacuum upside down on a at surface.
uRemove the side brush retaining screws (20).
uPlace the side brushes (11) into the brush slots (21).
uInstall side brush retaining screws.
Charging
Your vacuum can be manually charged via the jack plug or
automatically charged via the charging dock.
uBefore charging, ensure the power switch (1) is in the
ON position.
uBefore rst use, the battery must be charged for at least
4-5 hours.
Note: While charging, the charger may become warm. This
is normal and does not indicate a problem. The appliance
can be left connected to the charger indenitely.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).
Manually Charge (Fig. B)
uEnsure the power switch is turned ON to charge.
uPlug the battery charger (19) into a wall outlet.
uSlide the jack plug (22) end of the charger into the
charging socket (2) of the vacuum.
uThe power indicator (start/ stop button) (3) will blink and
emit a single short beep meaning the vacuum is charging.
The power indicator LED (start/ stop button) will turn off
when the vacuum is fully charged.
Automatically Charge (Fig. C, D)
uPlug the battery charger (19) into a wall outlet.
uSlide the jack plug (22) end of the charger into the
charging dock’s charging socket (23) as shown in Figure
C.
uPlace the charging dock base on the oor with the back of
the charger against a wall.
Note: Do not place anything under the charging dock. It
will prevent the vacuum from automatically charging
uPlace the vacuum on the charging dock so that the
charging electrodes (17) contact the two charging plates
(7) as shown in Figure D.
Note: If manually placing on dock then ensure power switch
is turned ON
uThe power indicator (start/ stop button) (3) will blink and
emit a single short beep indicating the vacuum is charg-
ing. the power indicator LED (start/ stop button) will turn
off when the vacuum is fully charged.
Note: You can check the charging status of the vacuum
from your BLACK+DECKER app.
Note: The vacuum will search for the charging dock when
it is low on battery charge in Auto mode. However, if the
room is too large or the vacuum is obstructed from “seeing”
the dock, it may fail to nd the dock to automatically
recharge. If this occurs, place the vacuum on the charging
dock as described above.
Note: In Spot and Quick Clean Mode, the robot will nish its
cleaning cycle and stop, not returning to the dock, unless the
battery level is low, in which case it will continue searching for
the dock.

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Using the BLACK+DECKER App to operate
your robot vacuum
The BLACK+DECKER App allows you to operate and connect
to your robot vacuum from a compatible mobile device. After
downloading the App, you connect your device to the
vacuum. Then you can use the App to operate the robot.
Note: Your mobile device has to be within Bluetooth range to
operate the robot.
You can use the BLACK+DECKER App to:
uSchedule an auto cleaning to occur on the days and
times of your choosing.
Note: If at any time, the robot is switched to OFF position, the
scheduling function needs to be restored by reconnecting to
the app after the unit has been turned on.
uInitiate a quick, spot, or manual cleaning.
uMonitor the robot’s battery charge level.
uAdd another BLACK+DECKER robot vacuum to your
device.
uView Troubleshooting FAQ for suggestions on how to
solve common problems or errors.
uCreate an account to receive promotional materials.
uDisconnect your device from the robot.
To download the BLACK+DECKER App and con-
nect your device, do the following:
uDownload the BLACK+DECKER App, application at:
uDouble-click the BLACK+DECKER App icon to launch the
App on your device. An App TERMS AND CONDITIONS
page appears.
Note: The BLACK+DECKER App is governed by separate
terms and conditions available for viewing through the
mobile application.
uScroll down the App TERMS AND CONDITIONS page to
make the Agree button clickable.
uClick the Agree button to continue. A CREATE ACCOUNT
page appears.
uTake one of the following options on the CREATE
ACCOUNT page:
uComplete and Submit the form if you want to create a
Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) user account. SBD will
send promotional emails to the email address you specify.
uClick Skip to continue without creating an SBD user
account.
uANDROID ONLY; iOS SKIP to the next step. When the
Quick Setup screen appears, ensure that the “Enable
Bluetooth”, “Location Services”, and “App Permissions”
boxes are checked, and click Continue.
uOn the Select Product screen, click the Robot Vacuum
icon to connect the robot vacuum to your mobile device.
Important: The power switch ( 1 ) MUST be in the ON
position (I) for the vacuum to pair.
uWhen the Connecting screen appears, press and hold the
blue start/stop button on the robot vacuum to connect your
mobile device to the vacuum. A conrmation message
appears when the connection process completes, followed
by an optional tutorial that explains Robot App basics.
To view the App User Guide and
Troubleshooting FAQ:
uClick the Settings icon to launch the Settings page.
uClick App User Guide to view instructions on how to use
BLACK+DECKER App features and screens.
uClick FAQ to view robot vac troubleshooting tips.
Operating the robot Vac without the App
You can still operate the unit in auto clean mode without the
app by ensuring the power switch is on and then pressing the
power indicator (start / stop) button (3) once briey. The unit
will run for full battery discharge before start looking for the
docking station.
Emptying the dust Bin (Fig. E)
uTurn the power switch (1) off.
uPress the dust bin release button (10) and the dust bin
will pop up from the top of the vacuum.
uPull out the dust bin.
uOpen the lter door (24) and empty the contents of the
dust bin.
Note: The dust bin can be washed using mild soap and
water.
Ensure dust bin is completely dry before reinstalling.
Cleaning the Filter (Fig. F)
uTurn the power switch (1) off.
uRemove the dust bin (9) as described above.
uPull out the blue or purple lter frame (25). Remove the
pleated lter (26) and sponge lter (27) with care.
uTo clean the dust from the lters, use the maintenance
tool or wash both lters under warm running water.
Note: Ensure both lters are completely dry before
reinstalling.
uReinstall dry lters into the lter frame. Insert the lter
frame into the dust bin, and reinstall dust bin into the
vacuum.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the lter.
Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with a
clean lter.
Assembly and removal of the Main Brush (Fig. G)
uTurn the power switch (1) off.
uPlace the vacuum upside down on a at surface.

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uPull up on the two brush frame tabs (14) and lift off the
main brush frame (13).
uRemove the main brush (12).
uRemove all hair and debris using the maintenance tool
(18).
uAssemble in the reverse order.
Note: When reinstalling the main brush frame, ensure the
side brushes are not trapped under the frame.
Cleaning the Brushes
uTurn the power switch (1) off.
uPlace the vacuum upside down on a at surface.
Cleaning the Main Brush
uClean the main brush regularly with the maintenance tool.
uRemove all hair and debris using the maintenance tool
regularly.
Cleaning the Side Brushes (Fig. A)
uRemove the side brush retaining screw (20).
uRemove the side brush (11), clean the side brush, then
clean debris in the slot (21).
uReinstall side brush and retaining screw.
Cleaning the Wheels
uClean the wheels regularly
uRemove all hair and debris using the maintenance tool.
Note: If hair is trapped in the front wheel, using a small
screwdriver pry out the wheel. Remove any hair or debris
and reinstall the front wheel.
Cleaning the wall sensor
uTurn the power switch ( 1 ) off.
uClean the front lens ( 8 ) with a clean, dry cloth.
Cleaning the ground detection sensors
uTurn the power switch ( 1 ) off.
uPlace the vacuum upside down on a at surface.
uClean the sensor windows ( 4 ) with a clean, dry cloth.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your appliance are
available from your local dealer or authorized service center.
Warning! The use of any accessory not recommended for use
with this appliance could be hazardous.
Replacing the Filter
The lter should be replaced every 6 months and whenever
worn or damaged. Replacement lters are available from
your BLACK+DECKER dealer.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
uSwitch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
uOr switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
uOr run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
uUnplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
uRegularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
uRegularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Error code Indication Patterns A - F
Your robot will indicate several error or status conditions by
use of the LEDs (only applies to the RVA425B unit. In the
case of the RVA420B unit, errors will be indicated via a short
recurring beep)
Some of the main errors are:
Error Display
Error Code A:
Front section ashing
Red to OFF.
Problem:
Main brush stuck.
Solution:
Clear debris/obstruction
from main brush. Press
the power button twice
to clear the error and
restart the vacuum.
Error Display
Error Code B:
Left hand side ashing
Red to OFF.
Problem:
Left wheel stuck.
Solution:
Clear debris/obstruction
from left wheel. Press
the power button twice
to clear the error and
restart the vacuum.

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Error Display
Error Code C:
Right hand side ashing
Red to OFF.
Problem:
Right wheel stuck.
Solution:
Clear debris/obstruction
from right wheel. Press
the power button twice
to clear the error and
restart the vacuum.
Error Display
Error code D:
2 front sections ashing
Red to OFF.
Problem:
Side brush stuck.
Solution:
Clear debris/obstruction
from side brush. Press
the power button twice
to clear the error and
restart the vacuum.
NOTE: If there is hair wrapped around the side brush, you
may need to uninstall and reinstall the side brush.
Error Display
Error code E:
All LEDs Spinning
Pattern - Orange to
OFF.
Problem:
Dust Bin not fully
inserted.
Solution:
Press down on the
dustbin to fully install
into vacuum. Press the
power button twice to
clear the error and
restart the vacuum.
Error Display
Error code F:
Front center LED
section ashing Blue to
OFF.
Problem:
Unit shut down, battery
level too low to return to
charging dock
automatically.
Solution:
Manually return robot to
charging dock. Press
the power button twice
to clear the error and
restart the vacuum.
To clear an error
uAfter debris/obstruction has been removed from the
vacuum, clear the error by pressing the Start/Stop
button (3).
uTo resume vacuuming, press the Start/Stop button ( 3 )
again.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Vacuum stops
cleaning Vacuum is in error state.
Vacuum has
completed Quick
Clean or Spot
mode.
Battery charge is
low.
Clear error (see error indication
table pg 9 - 10) .
Charge battery.
Vacuum does
not charge. Charger is not plugged in
correctly.
Power switch on
vacuum is not ON
Ensure the charger is fully plugged
into and the jack plug is properly
plugged into the vacuum or
charging dock.
Ensure power switch is “ON”.
Vacuum only
moves
backwards or
moves a few
inches before
backing up and
stopping.
Floor has dark
stripes or spots that
the vacuum detects
as a drop off or
stairs.
Sensors are dirty.
Only use vaccum on recommended
surfaces (pg 7).
Clean sensors with dry cloth.
Vacuum keeps
moving in small
circle.
A wheel is blocked.
Vacuum is
operating in SPOT
mode.
Remove debris from blocked wheel.
Vacuum does
not detect drop
off or stairs.
Sensors are
covered. Clean sensors with dry cloth.