iRobot Verro 100 User manual

iRobot®Verro™
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model 100
1.877.855.8593

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Safety Notes
WARNING: Your cleaner should not be used while people are swimming
in the pool.
A Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) must be installed to protect
your electric outlet and prevent any possible electric shock. The unit
must be supplied through a Ground Fault Current Interrupter outlet.
The connection to the branch circuit should be consistent with the local
and national wiring rules (electrical code).
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer’s service agent or a qualified and trained technician in
order to avoid safety hazards.
Always remember to turn the Power Supply OFF and unplug it from the
power outlet before removing the cleaner from the pool.
Shut off and unplug the Power Supply every time you remove the
cleaner from the water.
Do not plug-in the Power Supply within 12 feet of the pool.
Do not leave the cleaner in the pool all the time.
Mishandling of the unit can result in leakage of lubricants.
Please keep the plug and power supply away from contact with water.

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Cautions
Please read this manual completely before operating your pool cleaner.
Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Do not switch the pool cleaner ON if it is not fully immersed in
water. Operating the cleaner out of water will cause severe damage
immediately and will result in loss of warranty.
Allow the cleaner to remain in the pool for 15 to 20 minutes following
the end of its cleaning cycle. This will allow the motors to cool
adequately.
Do not use Verro in a pool warmer than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use the handle - not the floating power cord - to remove Verro from the
pool. Using the power cord can severely damage the robot.
Do not force the floating power cord plug. It will fit into the socket only
one way.
Do not leave your cleaner in direct sunlight when not in use.
Never leave the Power Supply in direct sunlight and avoid leaving it in
the rain.

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Tips
Tip
Clean the filter bag regularly. Verro uses the force of the water pumped through its filter bag
to move properly. If the filter bag is not kept clean, Verro will not move or clean properly.
Tip
iRobot Verro 100 includes one fine filter bag, ideal for filtering small debris (algae, sand,
etc.) and regular maintenance. Additional fine filter bags (as well as mesh filter bags, ideal
for when the pool contains a significant quantity of large debris) are available for purchase
at store.irobot.com
Tip
To keep the power cord from becoming kinked and tangled, always reverse the position of the
locking pin to the opposing side of the axle after each use.
Tip
Periodically straighten the floating power cord with the Detangler.
Tip
Store your robot in a dry place out of direct sunlight at a temperature between 50 and 104
degrees Fahrenheit. The Power Supply is water resistant, but not waterproof and may be
damaged by rain. Important: Failure to properly store Verro will result in loss of warranty.
Tip
The Verro 100 Power Supply has an automatic timer that shuts Verro OFF after approximately
two hours of operation. When this happens, the power switch will remain ON. To start
another cleaning cycle, switch the Power Supply OFF and then back ON and then press
the reset button.
Tip
Periodically, clean filter bag using cold water only on gentle cycle. Never use detergents,
fabric softeners, bleach or other additives and do not machine dry. This will cause permanent
damage to your filter bag.

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Table of Contents
Anatomy and Parts List................................................ 6 - 7
How Verro Works ......................................................... 8
Using Verro ................................................................. 9 - 11
Adjusting the Locking Pin. ........................................... 12 - 14
Cleaning the Filter Bag................................................. 15 - 17
Maintenance and Adjustment ....................................... 18 - 22
Troubleshooting........................................................... 23 - 25
Customer Care............................................................ 26

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Anatomy
Parts List
1. Xmas Tree
2. Wheel
3. Washer
4. Side Plate
5. Screw
6. Axle
7. Locking Pin
8. Body
9. Transformer
10. Floating Power Cord
11. Screw
12. Jet Valve
13. Filter Screen
14. Motor
15. Lock Tab
16. Nut
17. Wheel Tube
18. Filter Bag
19. Bottom Lid Assembly
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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3. Power (ON/OFF) Switch
4. Socket (For Floating
Power Cord)
Jet Valve Housing Assembly
Time Control Dial
15. Jet Valve Port
15A. Jet Valve Port Screw
16. Jet Valve Housing
Rear View Front View
1. Fuse Holder
2. Power Supply cord
16 15A
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How Verro Works
iRobot Verro uses a powerful motor to draw 80 gallons of water per minute
through the filter bag. This creates strong suction at two inlet ports under the
robot that draws dirt and debris, such as bacteria, algae, leaves, and even
coins into the filter bag where they are trapped.
Verro uses the force of the water being pumped through the robot to hold
itself against the surface it is cleaning and to move along it.
Each time it changes direction, Verro automatically alters it course slightly so
that it covers the entire bottom of the pool efficiently and systematically.

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Using Verro
2
Place Verro upside down in the pool and rock it from side to side to allow air to escape.
Turn Verro over and allow it to sink to the bottom of the pool so that the wheels rest on the
bottom of the pool.
1
Uncoil the floating power cord and spread it over the surface of the water, ensuring that it
is not tangled or kinked.
3
Place the Power Supply in a dry area at least 3.5 meters/12 feet from the pool.
3.5m/12ft
5
Ensure that the Power Supply is at least 12 feet from the pool and that the power switch
is OFF. Plug the Power Supply into a GFCI outlet. Ensure the electric outlet has been
properly grounded. Never leave the Power Supply plugged in when Verro is not in use
4
Plug the floating power cord into the Power Supply. Be sure not to force the plug as it will
only go in one way.
Warning: A Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) must be installed to
protect your electric outlet and prevent any possible electric shock.

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Using Verro (cont...)
6
Turn the Power Supply switch ON. The light on the Power Supply will illuminate and Verro
will start to clean your pool.
7
After approximately two hours, Verro will stop and the Power Supply light will turn off. To
stop Verro before the end of the cleaning cycle, switch the Power Supply OFF.

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Using Verro (cont...)
11
Use the floating power cord to pull Verro to the edge of the pool, then use the handle to
lift it out of the water. Water will drain from Verro as it is lifted. CAUTION: Removing Verro
by its floating power cord may cause severe damage to the cord requiring costly repairs.
8
Wait 20 minutes before removing Verro from the pool to allow the pump motor to cool.
Shut off and unplug the Power Supply every time you remove the cleaner from the water.
Always remember to turn the Power Supply OFF and unplug it from the power outlet before
removing the cleaner from the pool.
9
Unplug the Power Supply from the GFCI outlet. Never leave the Power Supply plugged in
when Verro is not in use.
10
Unplug the floating power cord from the Power Supply.
12
Store Verro and its Power Supply in a dry area out of direct sunlight. The Power Supply
is water resistant, but not waterproof, and may be damaged by rain.

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Adjusting the Locking Pin
L oc k P in
Lock Pin in rear preset position - provides a smaller arc turn.
The Locking Pin has two purposes: Help Verro clean with the most optimal
cleaning pattern for your pool, keep the power cord from tangling after
repeated uses.
TOP
VIEW
Pin Position #1:
To keep the power cord from becoming kinked and tangled, always reverse
the position of the locking pin to the opposing side of the axle after each use.

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Adjusting the Locking Pin (cont...)
In preset rear position, the
unit will move straight then
reverse at a slight arc and
continue in this pattern to
systematically cover the pool
efficiently and effectively
Small arc turn in
Goes straight
in this direction
Maneuverable Axle
Fixed
Axle
(Pin in rear preset position)
a counter clockwise
movement in this
direction
Cleaning Pattern 1
Lock Pin in Forward Position - provides a greater arc turn.
TOP
VIEW
Pin Position #2:

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Adjusting the Locking Pin (cont...)
Goes straight
in this direction
Fixed
Axle
Pin in forward
position
Maneuverable
A
xle
Greater turn in a counter-
clockwise movement in
this direction
In forward position the robot
will move straight then reverse
at a greater arc
Cleaning Pattern 2
Note: After your robot completes its cleaning cycle, remove it from
the pool and transfer the Locking Pin to the opposite side of the
Maneuverable Axle. Once this is complete, the next time you use your
robot, it will clean in the opposite direction of the prior use. This will
ensure complete cleaning of your pool and reduce the ability of the
floating cord to twist.

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Cleaning the Filter Bag
It is very important to clean Verro’s filter regularly in order to keep it running at
peak efficiency.
The fine filter bag can trap particles as small as two microns across.
(For comparison, the period at the end of this sentence is more than 500
microns across.) These small particles can clog the filter bag, reducing the
amount of water that Verro can pump. Since Verro uses the water it pumps
both to clean and to move around, a clogged filter can significantly reduce
Verro’s effectiveness.
The mesh filter bag (not included with Verro 100 but available for purchase at
store.irobot.com) is less susceptible to clogging from small particles, but it will
also eventually become clogged by larger particles such as leaves, acorns, etc.
1
Turn the Power Supply OFF, unplug the floating power cord from the Power
Supply, and remove Verro from the pool. Please keep the plug away
from water.
2
Place Verro upside down on a towel (to prevent scratches).
3
Unlock and remove the bottom panel by pushing the two locking tabs
toward the sides of the robot.

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Cleaning the Filter Bag (cont...)
4
Remove the bottom lid assembly.
5
Remove the filter bag from the
support bars.
6
Turn the filter bag inside out and rinse away any accumulated debris
with a hose, under high pressure. Gently agitate and squeeze the bag
while rinsing it until the water is clear. If this does not remove all
visible dirt, machine wash the bag using cold water on the gentle cycle.
Important: Do not use detergents, fabric softeners, bleach or other
additives and do not machine dry.
7
Turn the fine filter bag so that the felt surface is on the inside and the
smooth, shiny surface is on the outside and place it back on the
support bars. Be sure to position the bag centrally on either long
portion of bottom lid assembly for proper fit.

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Cleaning the Filter Bag (cont...)
8
Replace filter bag assembly in the robot.
9
Reinsert the bottom lid assembly. Make sure the lock tabs click
into place and no portion of the filter bag is sticking out.

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Rinsing Verro
iRobot recommends that you rinse Verro with a garden hose after using it.
This will extend the life of the plastic and keep your robot looking good for
years to come.
Storage
Store Verro in a dry place out of direct sunlight at a temperature between
50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures below freezing (≤32° F) may
damage pump motor. The Power Supply is water resistant, but not waterproof
and may be damaged by rain. Important: Failure to properly store Verro will
result in loss of warranty.

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Maintenance and Adjustment (cont...)
Untwisting the Floating Power Cord
Reversing the position of the adjustable locking pin to the opposing side
of the axle after each use should prevent the cord from tangling or kinking.
However, if the cord tangles or kinks, and will not lie properly on the surface
of the water, it may be necessary to untwist it using the Detangler.
1
Unplug the Power Supply. (Please keep the plug away from contact
with water.) Unplug the floating power cord from the Power Supply.
2
Place the robot perpendicular to you so that you can walk away from it
for 50 feet.
3
Holding the Detangler in your hand, walk away from Verro. The
Detangler allows the floating power cord to rotate in the handgrip so
that it untwists as you walk.
Check the floating power cord periodically for external damage.
4
If the cord is not fully untwisted by the time it is straight, simply
give it a few more turns by hand.

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Maintenance and Adjustment (cont...)
Cleaning the Propeller
1
Unplug the Power Supply. (Please keep the plug away from contact
with water.) Unplug the floating power cord from the Power Supply.
2
Remove the screws that attach the jet valve ports. (See Jet Valve
Housing Assembly illustration on page 7.)
Verro uses an Propeller to pump water up through the vacuum intakes at the
bottom of the robot and out the jet valve housing at the top. If this Propeller
becomes fouled by hair, string, etc. it will reduce the amount of water Verro
can pump and may reduce the life of the motor.
If you notice that Verro is not cleaning well or that it is having difficulty mov-
ing around the pool, and other measures (cleaning the filter bag, checking the
vacuum intakes, etc.) have not corrected the problem, check the Propeller.
3
Remove the jet valve port.
4
Inspect the Propeller, especially at the bottom, for hair, string, etc.
5
If the Propeller is fouled, bend a large paper clip as shown.