ETEK ZD012A190060EU User manual

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Please read this guide rst!
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Hitachi product. We would like you to achieve the optimal
eciency from this high quality product which has been manufactured with state of the art
technology.
Please make sure you read and understand this guide and supplementary documentation
fully before use and keep it as a reference. Include this guide with the unit if you hand
it over to someone else. Observe all warnings and information herein and follow the
instructions.
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danger of serious injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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injury or death.
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could result in minor
injury or property damage.
This indicates warnings or cautionary notes.
Important information and recommendations
regarding the use of the appliance.
Protection class against electric shock.
This indicates prohibited actions that must not be
performed.
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Safety precautions
Please follow these safety precautions.
This section describes safety precautions that must be followed in order to prevent injury
to the user or other people, or damage to property. Please thoroughly read and follow the
precautions in this manual.
■ The severity of injury or damage that might occur if these precautions are ignored
or the vacuum cleaner is used improperly is classied and explained below. Hitachi
is not responsible for any injury or damage that occurs as a result of ignoring these
precautions.
■ The device complies with international safety standards.
●Do not repair or modify any part of the vacuum cleaner. Do not disassemble
any part of the vacuum cleaner unless instructed to in this manual.
Failure to heed this warning might cause leaking of the battery, the generation of heat,
re, or injury.
●For repairs, please contact a Hitachi authorized service agent.
●Keep the vacuum cleaner and AC adapter away from water and other liquids.
Failure to heed this warning might lead to rupturing of the battery, re, malfunction, or
electric shock.
●Do not connect the terminals of the vacuum cleaner and AC adapter with
metal objects such as a wire and pin.
●Do not carry or store with metal necklaces, hairpins, etc.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the vacuum cleaner to malfunction or cause
the battery to short-circuit, resulting in leaking, the generation of heat, rupturing, or re.
●Do not throw into res or apply heat.
●Do not charge, use, or leave near sources of heat such as re or a stove,
under direct sunlight or in cars exposed to the sun, etc.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to leak, generate heat, rupture,
smoke, re, deform, or malfunction.
DANGER
WARNING
Warranty will be voided if the
appliance is used for industrial or
commercial purposes.
This appliance is designed for
vacuuming dirt and dust particles.
Do not attempt to use it on large
objects which could block and
damage the appliance.
This appliance is not designed for
cleaning people or animals.
Only use original Hitachi
accessories when replacing parts.
Check if the mains voltage on the
rating label corresponds to your
local mains supply.
Prevent damage to the power
cable by not squeezing, bending,
or rubbing it on sharp edges.
Avoid using extension cables or
multipoint connectors. Plug the
appliance directly in a wall socket if
possible.
Keep packaging materials away
from the reach of children.
Do not dismantle the appliance
under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted for
damage resulting from improper
handling.
Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all
parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts.
Failure to do so could result in electric
shock or personal injury.

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WARNING
●Use an 100-240V outlet.
Do not use an extension cord, and do not plug the AC adapter in the same outlet
as other appliances.
●Periodically clean the plug of any dust and debris by using a dry cloth.
●Insert the plug of the AC adapter all the way into the outlet.
●Do not damage the cord.
(Do not damage or modify the cord. Do not forcefully bend, bundle, pull, or twist
it, and do not put it under heavy objects or pinch it between objects.)
●Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the cord or the AC adapter’s plug or
connector is damaged, and do not plug the AC adapter into a loose outlet.
●The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance
should be scrapped.
●Do not handle the plug (insert the plug into an outlet or remove the plug
from an outlet) with wet hands.
●Do not touch the terminals on the AC adapter or vacuum cleaner.
●To charge the vacuum cleaner, use the AC adapter that was provided with
the vacuum cleaner. Do not attempt to charge the vacuum cleaner by
using other AC adapters.
●Do not use the AC adapter that was provided with the vacuum cleaner
to charge any other type of battery, even if the battery in question is a
rechargeable battery.
Failure to heed this warning might cause re or electric shock.
Outlet, plug, cord, and AC adapter
●The vacuum cleaner does not turn on when you press a control buttons, even
though the battery is fully charged.
●The power turns on and o when you move the AC adapter cord or connector.
●The vacuum cleaner sometimes stops in the middle of operation.
●The vacuum cleaner makes strange sounds in the middle of operation.
●The vacuum cleaner or AC adapter is deformed or abnormally hot.
●The power cord is damaged or abnormally hot.
●It smells like something is burning.
●You notice some other problem or malfunction.
Continuing to use the vacuum cleaner under these conditions could result in
smoke, re, or electric shock.
Turn o the vacuum cleaner immediately and unplug the AC adapter from
the outlet. Then, contact a Hitachi authorized service agent to request an
inspection and repair.
If the vacuum cleaner malfunctions or you notice any of the
following problems, stop using the vacuum cleaner immediately.

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●Do not use the vacuum cleaner near inammable or combustible items or
materials (kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, benzine, toner, iron powder,
detergents, large amounts of our, aerosol sprays, ammable gas,
cigarette butts, etc.), or to clean up such items or materials.
●Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean up things with sharp points
(thumbtacks, needles, toothpicks, hairpins, etc.).
●Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean up suds or foam from carpet
cleaners or other types of detergents.
●Do not use the vacuum cleaner outdoors.
●Do not wash any part of the vacuum cleaner with water unless that part is
listed as a part that can be washed. Do not use the vacuum cleaner in the
shower or bathtub.
●Do not charge or store the vacuum cleaner in a location prone to high
humidity.
Failure to heed this warning might cause eruption, re, electric shock, or injury.
●Do not lean the vacuum cleaner against a wall or other surface.
Others
WARNING
CAUTION
●Hold onto the AC adapter when you unplug it. Do not pull on the cord.
Pulling on the cord might damage the cord and cause short-circuiting, resulting
in electric shock or re.
●Do not wrap the cord around the charging station.
Damaging the cord might cause electrical shock or re.
●If you will not be using the vacuum cleaner for a long time, unplug the AC
adapter.
Failure to heed this warning might lead to deterioration of the insulation, causing
electric shock, short-circuiting, or re.
●Do not block the exhaust port.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating, leading to re or the
deformation of the vacuum cleaner.
●Do not use the appliance without lters, it may get damaged.
Outlet, AC adapter, cord
Exhaust port

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●When carrying the vacuum cleaner, do not hold the dust case.
The vacuum cleaner might fall and cause injury or damage the oor.
●Keep away from re.
Failure to heed this warning might cause short-circuiting due to vacuum cleaner
deformation, resulting in re.
If the vacuum cleaner is used near a ame, exhaust from the vacuum cleaner
might cause the ame to grow into a conagration.
●Turn o the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance.
Failure to heed this warning might cause injury.
●Do not put the charging station where dew condensation occurs or in a
humid place.
This might discolor the wall.
●Do not drop the vacuum cleaner, AC adapter, charging station, or any of
the attachment accessories from high places.
Failure to heed this warning might cause injury or damage to the oor or dropped
part.
●Do not put weight on the appliance.
●Do not run the appliance on high grounds like table or chair.
●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
●This appliance is not intended for use by 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.
●Only allow children at least 8 years old to use the AC adapter. Give
sucient instruction so that the child is able to use the AC adapter in a
safe way and explain that it is not a toy and must not be played with.
●Instruct the child not to try and recharge non-rechargeable batteries
because of the danger of eruption.
●Examine the AC adapter regularly for damage, especially the Cord, plug
and enclosure. If the AC adapter is damaged, it must not be used.
●Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
●Never operate the appliance without the lter.
●Clean the lter when necessary.
Others
CAUTION

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DANGER
●Do not connect the battery to anything other than this vacuum cleaner.
Do not disassemble, modify, or solder the battery. Do not charge the
battery when it is not connected to the vacuum cleaner.
Replacement of the battery is to be performed by a trained service
technician.
Do not remove the battery except when disposing of this vacuum cleaner.
Please consult with a Hitachi authorized service agent.
●Do not touch the terminals or connect them by using metal items such as
wires and pins.
●Do not transport or store the battery in the same container as metal
objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or keys.
●Do not subject the battery to strong physical shock. For example, do
not put nails into the battery, hit the battery with a hammer, step on the
battery, or throw the battery.
●Keep away from re.
●Do not use any battery other than the one specied for this vacuum
cleaner.
●Do not put the battery in a microwave or an oven.
●Do not submerge the battery in water or other types of liquid, or expose it
to water or other types of liquid.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to leak, generate heat,
rapture, smoke, re, electric shock, or injury.
●If the liquid inside the battery enters your eyes, do not rub your eyes, but
thoroughly wash them with clean water immediately, and then consult a
doctor.
Failure to do so might cause damage to your eyes.
●Do not short circuit the supply terminals.
WARNING
●Do not use the battery if it is leaking or has an abnormal odor,
discoloration, deformation, or damage due to being dropped or you
notice something unusual.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the generation of heat or smoke,
rupturing, or re. If liquid from the battery leaks onto the oor, it might damage
the oor.
●Keep the battery away from infants and children.
Failure to heed this warning might cause electric shock or injury.
●If the battery is leaking, do not touch it with bare hands.
Failure to heed this warning might cause skin irritation.
●Do not use batteries of dierent types or old and new batteries together.
●If liquid from the battery gets on your clothes, immediately wash them in
clean water. If the liquid gets on your skin, consult a doctor.
Failure to heed this warning might cause skin irritation.
●Unplug the adaptor and remove the battery pack before any cleaning or
maintenance procedure.
●Batteries shall be removed from the appliance before discarding the
appliance.
●Please discard used batteries in accordance with local laws and
regulations.
Battery (lithium-ion battery)

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CAUTION
●When charging the battery, make sure the ambient temperature is
between 5°C and 35°C.
Charging the battery in temperatures outside of this range might prevent the
battery from being fully charged. As a result, the battery might take a long time
to charge, or you might only be able to use the vacuum cleaner for a short time,
Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to deteriorate.
●If the battery is still charging longer than the specied charging time,
unplug the AC adapter.
●Store the vacuum cleaner in a location with low humidity or little dust and
debris.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the generation of heat or smoke,
rupturing, or re.

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Cleaning and care
Warning
■■Never use gasoline, solvent, abrasive
cleaning agents, metal objects or hard
brushes to clean the appliance.
Storage
■■If you do not intend to use the appliance
for a long time, store it carefully.
■■Unplug the appliance.
■■Keep the appliance out of the reach of
children.
Handling and transportation
■■During handling and transportation, carry
the appliance in its original packaging.
The packaging of the appliance protects
it against physical damages.
■■Do not place heavy loads on the
appliance or on the packaging.
The appliance may get damaged.
■■Dropping the appliance may render it
nonoperational or cause permanent
damage.
Waste batteries
Ensure that the waste batteries are
disposed of in accordance with
local laws and regulations.
The symbol on the battery and packaging
indicates that the battery delivered with
the product should not be considered
as household waste. This symbol may
be used in combination with a chemical
symbol in some r gions. If the batteries
contain more than 0.0005 % mercury
and more than 0.004 % of lead, the Hg
chemical is added for mercury and the Pb
chemical symbol is added for lead under
the symbol. By ensuring that the batteries
are disposed correctly, you shall contribute
to the prevention of potential damage to
the environment and human health due to
improper disposal of the batteries.
What to do for energy saving
■●When using your appliance, adjust the
speed settings according to the surface,
in order to save energy.
■●Normally, lower speeds are used when
cleaning hard surfaces while high speeds
are used in for cleaning carpets.
1 Important safety and environmental instructions

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RV-X15N
Contents
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THAI 31-59
INDONESIA 60-88
VIETNAM 89-117
HONG KONG 118-146
ARABIC 147-175
Robot
01M-8914093600-4822-01
01M-8914103600-4822-01
2 Overview
Robot Vacuum Cleaner Charging dock Charge adaptor
Mopping tool Mopping cloth User’s manual and product
documentation (2 pcs)
Cleaning brush
Spare accessories supplied
1 side brush
1 mopping cloth
1 lter
2.1 Box content

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2 Overview
2.2 Controls and
components
1. Upper body
2. Central body
3. Start Cleaning-Pause
Button / Sending to
Charging Stand button
4. Recharge Sensor
5. Front bumper
6. Charging pins
7. Fall prevention sensor
8. Charging pins
9. Front rotating wheel
10. Rotating brush
11. Rotating brush cover
12. Rear wheel
13. Side brush
14. Charging dock
15. Charge adaptor
16. Robot vacuum container
HEPA lter opening lid
17. Mop water container lling
lid
18. Robot vacuum dust container
ejection button
19. Mop water container
20. Dust container
21. HEPA lter
22. Cleaning brush
23. Mopping tool
24. Mopping cloth
2.3 Technical data
Adapter voltage 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Adapter output 19.0 V / 0.6A
Battery Li-ion: 14.4V / 3.2 Ah
Charging period: 5.5 – 6.5 hours
Operation time Up to 170 minutes (in
mute position)
Dust container
capacity 0.4 L
Water tank
capacity 0.3 L
2.4G Wi-Fi
frequency range 2412-2472 MHz
Supported
Connections
WLAN IEEE 802.11
b/g/n wireless
2.4G Wi-Fi
maximum RF
output power
20 dBm
RF exposure
information 2.4G Wi-Fi maximum
Operating time
Maximum: 105 mins
Powerful: 95 mins
Standard: 140 mins
Quiet: 170 mins
RF exposure information : The maximum
allowed exposure level is calculated according to
the 20 cm distance between the appliance and
the human body. To comply with the RF exposure
condition, a distance of 20 cm should be put
between the appliance and the person.
The rights to make technical and design changes
are reserved.

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2 Overview
Parameter of External Power Supply
Manufacturer E-TEK Electronics Manufactory Co., LTD
Model Identier ZD012A190060EU : VDE type plug shape
ZD012A190060BS : BS type plug shape
Input Voltage 100-240V~
Input Frequency 50/60Hz
Input Current 0.5A
Output Voltage 19.0V DC
Output Current 0.6 A
Output Power 11.4W
Average active eciency 86.37%
Eciency at low load(10%) 85.71%
No-load power consumption 0.074W

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3 Installation
3.1 Remove the protective sponges.
3.2 Remove the protective lm.
Remove the protective lm on the front of the front impactbumper before use.
3.3 Install the side brush.
Side brush installation: align the holes and press gently to x the side brush on the
device.

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3 Installation
3.4 Install the charging station.
Install the adaptor plug to the charging station and set the cables up to prevent the
adaptor cable from wrapping around the machine during vacuuming.
To ensure a smooth operation of the robot, it is advised that no obstacles are present
within 1.5 m on the front and within 0.5 m on the left and right sides.
Install the charging station
in a location where it can
easily be accessed by
the vacuum cleaner. Install
the charging station on a
hard and level ground
rather than a carpet.
Always keep the charging station plugged, otherwise the robot vacuum
cleaner cannot return to the charging station automatically.
For a smooth charging operation, do not move the charging station. When the
location is changed, it may delete the available map and create a new map
due to the positioning error.

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4 Operation
Please charge the machine before rst use.
Charging starts when the white indicator on the charging station goes o,
charging will begin.
4.1 Intended use
This appliance is intended for household use and it is not suitable for industrial use.
Press and hold the for 3 seconds to turn on. Press and hold the for 3 seconds
to turn o.
1. Place the appliance to the charging station so that it shall be aligned with the
charging communication pins.
4.2 Operation
Press and hold the for 3 seconds to turn on. Press and hold the for 3 seconds
to turn o.
Starting the cleaning
Short press the to start the automatic cleaning mode.The robot
will leave the recharging dock after being turned on, clean in “Z”
route, and then clean the area along the wall, and delimit another
4m x 4m area.
It repeats the above process continuously till cleaning of the whole
room is completed, and additionally cleans areas uncovered in the
process, and returns to the recharging dock after cleaning.

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4 Operation
Pausing
Pressing any button will stop the robot while working.
Automatic charging: The robot vacuum cleaner returns automatically to recharge after
the cleaning is completed.
Manual charging: a. Please press shortly when pausing to begin automatic
recharging. b. Please manually put the robot back to recharging dock if the robot is
stuck or cannot nd the recharging dock.
WARNING: If the charging level is too low, the cleaning cannot be started.
Please charge the appliance before starting the cleaning.
WARNING: Before the cleaning, tidy up all cables to prevent disconnections
due to entanglement/pulling of the cables and to prevent damage to the
furniture.
WARNING: In the auto mode, by default the machine will do sweeping twice
if the sweep duration is shorter than 10 minutes.
WARNING: Do not move the charging dock during cleaning and make sure
that the station is plugged; otherwise the robot vacuum cleaner may not be
able to return for recharging.

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1.5m
4 Operation
Vacuum power selection
(Supported with the relevant mobile application only) You may select the desired cleaning
power from the application:
■●Quiet
■●Standard
■●Powerful
■●Maximum
Remote controlled cleaning
(Supported with the relevant mobile application only) You may direct the robot vacuum
cleaner to the area to be cleaned by using the manual remote control mode through the
application.
Sleep
If it is inactive and the charging dock is not connected for 10 minutes, the machine
will automatically switch to hibernation mode.
The robotic vacuum cleaner will switch to the sleep mode automatically if there is not
operation within 10 minutes after it is fully charged.
Resetting the system
For APP account delete, the customer can press “remove the product and clear the
account” button on the APP to delete all the data on the APP and cloud like clean
histories, shared machine, WIFI account password…etc.
Press “ ” button for 15 seconds in standby position to reset the system. When the
system is reset, the original settings on the robot vacuum cleaner are deleted.
Spot Cleaning (supported with the relevant mobile
application only)
Move the sweeping robot to the area to be cleaned, press the
twice. After the mode is activated, the sweeping robot will sweep the
circular area with a diameter of 1.5 m calculated from its own
position.
The sweeping robot cannot enter the xed-point sweeping mode on the
recharging dock.

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4 Operation
4.3.1 Operation with the application
Download the application
To download the application, search for “HomeDirect-SDA” application in the mobile app
store. Review the mobile application manual for detailed information.
Reset Wi-Fi
Press “ ” “ ” buttons simultaneously until you hear the aural warning and see the light
blinking.
Add a device
■●Open the app, create a new account and follow the instructions in the application.
■●Before setting up the Wi-Fi, ensure that the robot vacuum cleaner and the Wi-Fi
network meet the following requirements.
A. Robot Vacuum Cleaner:
■●The charging level of the robot vacuum cleaner shall be over 20% or the robot vacuum
cleaner shall be placed on the charging dock.
B. Wi-Fi network:
■●Make sure the password of your wireless network (router) is correct.
■●Do not use any VPN (Virtual private Network).
■●Wi-Fi router shall support, 802.11b/g/n and IPv4 protocols.
■●The router shall be in the 2.4GHz frequency band or a dual-band router that supports
the 2.4GHz band shall be used. The robot vacuum cleaner does not support the 5GHz
frequency band.
■●If the robot vacuum cleaner cannot connect the 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi network,
please select 2.4GHz network for Wi-Fi settings. You may switch back to the other
frequency band when the setting is completed.
■●If you are connecting to a hidden network, please ensure that you enter the network
name [SSID (sensitive to capitalization)] correctly and that you are connected to a
2.4GHz wireless network.
■●If you are using a wireless network extender, please ensure that the network name
(SSID) and the password are the same with the main network.

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4 Operation
Wi-Fi connection error
Wi-Fi Status Indicator Cause Solution
White indicator normally on
The robot has been
connected to the router,
but cannot connect to
the network.
■●Ensure that the modem
is connected to the
network.
■●Contact your network
operator to see if there is
a problem in the internet
data.
Flashing slowly in white
The robot cannot connect
to your wireless router.
■●Check whether the
network name and
password have changed.
■●Reset Wi-Fi connections
if necessary.
Your Wi-Fi connection
has been reset or not yet
set previously.
■●Establish Wi-Fi
connection with the
robot.
■●Reset Wi-Fi connections
if necessary.
Flashing rapidly in white The robot cannot receive
a network signal.
■●Please clean up the
electronic products
around the robot.
■●If necessary, please reset
the WiFi and select the
AP mode.
■●If other operations are triggered during the networking process, the indicator light
changes, and the device still maintains the network conguration status.
■●If the connection between the mobile phone and the robotic vacuum cleaner fails, you
can reset the Wi-Fi to enter the network conguration mode and add the device again.
■●Due to version upgrades and updates, please follow the APP internal guide for actual
operation.