iRobot Braava 300 Series User manual
Braava™
Floor Mopping Robot
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300 Series Owner’s Manual
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FillCap
Reservoir
Wick
Braava Overview
Multi-Purpose Cleaning Pad
Pro-Clean Reservoir Pad (Ships with Select Models)
Fordrysweepingorwetmopping,disposableorreusablemicrobrecloths.
ForwetmoppingwiththebluePro-Cleanmicrobrecleaningcloth.
Braava
NorthStar® Navigation Cube
ControlButtons
NorthStar® Navigation Sensor
Navigation System Indicator
Bumper
Handle
Cubeon/offbutton(onbackcorner)
RemovableCleaningPad
BatteryChargingPort
Floor Transition Sensors
Wheel Guards
ChargingAdapter
ClothGrippingStrips
MiddleChannelforFloorTransitionSensors
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FillCap
Reservoir
Wick
Braava Overview
Multi-Purpose Cleaning Pad
Pro-Clean Reservoir Pad (Ships with Select Models)
Fordrysweepingorwetmopping,disposableorreusablemicrobrecloths.
ForwetmoppingwiththebluePro-Cleanmicrobrecleaningcloth.
Braava
NorthStar® Navigation Cube
ControlButtons
NorthStar® Navigation Sensor
Navigation System Indicator
Bumper
Handle
Cubeon/offbutton(onbackcorner)
RemovableCleaningPad
BatteryChargingPort
Floor Transition Sensors
Wheel Guards
ChargingAdapter
ClothGrippingStrips
MiddleChannelforFloorTransitionSensors
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Blue blinking light: Power on, broadcasting signal
Blue solid light: Power on, connected to Braava
Red solid light: Batteries low
5
5
Blue blinking light (1):Establishingconnection
Blue solid light (1 to 3):LockedontoNorthStarCube
NorthStarConnection
Navigation System Indicators
Blue lights flashing in sequence: Thinking
Blue lights flashing with pause: Sleep mode
Red light in middle:Error*
Other States
NorthStar®Navigation Cube Lights
4
Buttons and Lights
Press once to turn Braava on.
Hold for 2 seconds to turn Braava off.
Blue solid light: Power on
Red blinking light: Battery starting to get low
Red solid light: Low battery (needs to be recharged)
Power Button
Press once to start cleaning.*
Press while cleaning to pause.
Blue solid light: Mop mode activated
Blue blinking light: Mop mode paused
*Holding the cleaning mode button will activate Quick Clean Mode. See page 15.
Mop Button
Sweep Button
Press once to start cleaning.*
Press while cleaning to pause.
Blue solid light: Sweep mode activated
Blue blinking light: Sweep mode paused
For use with dry cloths.
For use with wet cloths.
The number of lights indicates the strength of Braava’s connection to the navigation system,
with 3 being strongest. If there are no lights, Braava does not detect a NorthStar signal.
*See trouble shooting section for more information.
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Blue blinking light: Power on, broadcasting signal
Blue solid light: Power on, connected to Braava
Red solid light: Batteries low
5
5
Blue blinking light (1):Establishingconnection
Blue solid light (1 to 3):LockedontoNorthStarCube
NorthStarConnection
Navigation System Indicators
Blue lights flashing in sequence: Thinking
Blue lights flashing with pause: Sleep mode
Red light in middle:Error*
Other States
NorthStar®Navigation Cube Lights
4
Buttons and Lights
Press once to turn Braava on.
Hold for 2 seconds to turn Braava off.
Blue solid light: Power on
Red blinking light: Battery starting to get low
Red solid light: Low battery (needs to be recharged)
Power Button
Press once to start cleaning.*
Press while cleaning to pause.
Blue solid light: Mop mode activated
Blue blinking light: Mop mode paused
*Holding the cleaning mode button will activate Quick Clean Mode. See page 15.
Mop Button
Sweep Button
Press once to start cleaning.*
Press while cleaning to pause.
Blue solid light: Sweep mode activated
Blue blinking light: Sweep mode paused
For use with dry cloths.
For use with wet cloths.
The number of lights indicates the strength of Braava’s connection to the navigation system,
with 3 being strongest. If there are no lights, Braava does not detect a NorthStar signal.
*See trouble shooting section for more information.
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Charging
• StandBraavaonitsendtoaccessthechargingport.
• PlugtheadapterintoastandardelectricaloutletandintoBraava’s
charging port.
• ChargeBraavauntilasolidbluelightappearsonthepowerbutton*.
• ItmaytakeBraavaafewchargingcyclestoreachitsfullcapacity. The NorthStar Navigation Cube
TheCubeuses2Cbatteries.Thebatterydoorcanbefoundonthebottom
oftheCube.
Charging Port
Please dispose of all batteries properly
byndingarecyclingresourcenearyou.
Charging Indicators
Power Button
Red pulsing light: Battery charging
Blue solid light: Battery charged
(While Plugged In)
BatteryandCharging
TIP: Braava can also be charged with the Braava Turbo Charge Cradle.
See Cradle instructions for details.
CAUTION: Do not charge Braava while the Pro-Clean reservoir pad
or any wet cloth is attached. Charge using a standard 240V outlet only.
Only use the included adapter to charge Braava. Always disconnect
Braava from the adapter before cleaning.
ChargingPort
*The blue light indicates on average that the
battery has charged to 80% of its capacity.
Chargingtimeandruntimecanbe
affected by operating temperature,
floor type and other conditions.
Mode Braava 320 Braava 380
Run Time Sweep upto3hrs up to 4 hrs
Mop 2 hrs 2.5 hrs
Charge Time N/A 10 hrs 4 hrs **
**2 hrs with turbo charge cradle (sold separately)
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Charging
• StandBraavaonitsendtoaccessthechargingport.
• PlugtheadapterintoastandardelectricaloutletandintoBraava’s
charging port.
• ChargeBraavauntilasolidbluelightappearsonthepowerbutton*.
• ItmaytakeBraavaafewchargingcyclestoreachitsfullcapacity. The NorthStar Navigation Cube
TheCubeuses2Cbatteries.Thebatterydoorcanbefoundonthebottom
oftheCube.
Charging Port
Please dispose of all batteries properly
byndingarecyclingresourcenearyou.
Charging Indicators
Power Button
Red pulsing light: Battery charging
Blue solid light: Battery charged
(While Plugged In)
BatteryandCharging
TIP: Braava can also be charged with the Braava Turbo Charge Cradle.
See Cradle instructions for details.
CAUTION: Do not charge Braava while the Pro-Clean reservoir pad
or any wet cloth is attached. Charge using a standard 240V outlet only.
Only use the included adapter to charge Braava. Always disconnect
Braava from the adapter before cleaning.
ChargingPort
*The blue light indicates on average that the
battery has charged to 80% of its capacity.
Chargingtimeandruntimecanbe
affected by operating temperature,
floor type and other conditions.
Mode Braava 320 Braava 380
Run Time Sweep upto3hrs up to 4 hrs
Mop 2 hrs 2.5 hrs
Charge Time N/A 10 hrs 4 hrs **
**2 hrs with turbo charge cradle (sold separately)
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Sweep and Mop Modes
Braava sweeps and mops hard surface floors using readily available dry and
wetcleaningclothsortheincludedreusablemicrobrecloths.
Braava is not a vacuum and is not intended for use on carpets.
Sweep Mode
Sweep mode is intended for cleaning with a dry cloth.
In Sweep mode, Braava moves
ahead in a straight line when it begins
cleaning, then cleans back and forth
in parallel lines.
It is ideal for picking up dust, dirt and
hairtomaintainclean,grit-freeoors
every day.
Mop Mode
Mop mode is intended for cleaning with a wet cloth.
In Mop mode, Braava drives forward
a short distance to one side, backs
up slightly then moves forward to the
other side, alternating to the left and
right as it progresses.
This mopping action helps dissolve
and pick up the deeper dirt and grime
on your floors.
Braava automatically adjusts to a smaller
cleaning area in Mop mode to optimize
cleaning while the cloth is wet.
Cleaning Cloths
Disposable Cloths
ForuseonlywiththeMulti-PurposeCleaningPad.
• Braavaiscompatiblewithmostdisposabledryandpre-moistened
cleaning cloths such as Swiffer®brand.
• Alwaysfollowtheuseandcareinstructionsincludedwithanydryorwet
cleaning cloths to care for your floors.
• PleasenotethatBraavaisnotcompatiblewithSwiffer®WetJet®Rells.
Microfibre Cloths
Braava’sspeciallydesignedmicrobreclothscanberewashedandreused.
• WhiteclothsarefordrysweepingwiththeMulti-PurposeCleaningPad.
• Bluetexturedclothsareformoppingandcanbeusedwitheitherthe
Pro-CleanReservoirPadortheMulti-PurposeCleaningPad.Dampen
cloth before use.
Floor Types
• Braavaisdesignedtocleanhardsurfaceoorsincludingwood,tile,vinyl,
linoleum and laminate.
• Braavacleansbestonsmoothhardsurfacesandmaynotperformon
uneventiles,heavilywaxedoorsorroughsurfaceslikeslateorbrick
which can snag the cleaning cloth.
TIP: Start with dry Sweep mode to pick up surface grit and then follow
with a wet cloth in mopping mode to get a deeper clean.
NOTICE: Wet cloths may not be suitable for cleaning unsealed
floors. Ask your flooring manufacturer or installer if you are unsure
whether damp mopping is safe for your floor.
NOTICE: Braava is not intended to pick up large debris. Before
cleaning with Braava, pick up large debris and check for gravel or sharp
objects that could scratch the floor if captured under the cleaning pad.
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Sweep and Mop Modes
Braava sweeps and mops hard surface floors using readily available dry and
wetcleaningclothsortheincludedreusablemicrobrecloths.
Braava is not a vacuum and is not intended for use on carpets.
Sweep Mode
Sweep mode is intended for cleaning with a dry cloth.
In Sweep mode, Braava moves
ahead in a straight line when it begins
cleaning, then cleans back and forth
in parallel lines.
It is ideal for picking up dust, dirt and
hairtomaintainclean,grit-freeoors
every day.
Mop Mode
Mop mode is intended for cleaning with a wet cloth.
In Mop mode, Braava drives forward
a short distance to one side, backs
up slightly then moves forward to the
other side, alternating to the left and
right as it progresses.
This mopping action helps dissolve
and pick up the deeper dirt and grime
on your floors.
Braava automatically adjusts to a smaller
cleaning area in Mop mode to optimize
cleaning while the cloth is wet.
Cleaning Cloths
Disposable Cloths
ForuseonlywiththeMulti-PurposeCleaningPad.
• Braavaiscompatiblewithmostdisposabledryandpre-moistened
cleaning cloths such as Swiffer®brand.
• Alwaysfollowtheuseandcareinstructionsincludedwithanydryorwet
cleaning cloths to care for your floors.
• PleasenotethatBraavaisnotcompatiblewithSwiffer®WetJet®Rells.
Microfibre Cloths
Braava’sspeciallydesignedmicrobreclothscanberewashedandreused.
• WhiteclothsarefordrysweepingwiththeMulti-PurposeCleaningPad.
• Bluetexturedclothsareformoppingandcanbeusedwitheitherthe
Pro-CleanReservoirPadortheMulti-PurposeCleaningPad.Dampen
cloth before use.
Floor Types
• Braavaisdesignedtocleanhardsurfaceoorsincludingwood,tile,vinyl,
linoleum and laminate.
• Braavacleansbestonsmoothhardsurfacesandmaynotperformon
uneventiles,heavilywaxedoorsorroughsurfaceslikeslateorbrick
which can snag the cleaning cloth.
TIP: Start with dry Sweep mode to pick up surface grit and then follow
with a wet cloth in mopping mode to get a deeper clean.
NOTICE: Wet cloths may not be suitable for cleaning unsealed
floors. Ask your flooring manufacturer or installer if you are unsure
whether damp mopping is safe for your floor.
NOTICE: Braava is not intended to pick up large debris. Before
cleaning with Braava, pick up large debris and check for gravel or sharp
objects that could scratch the floor if captured under the cleaning pad.
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HowBraavaCleans
Braava intelligently cleans your floor by mapping the room as it cleans.
Cleaning Cycle
• Braavacleansyourhomeinsections,rstcleaningareastoitsrightand
later returning to areas to its left.
• Whentheopenareasineachsectionarecomplete,Braavacleansalong
edges of furniture and walls before moving on.
• Whennished,Braavareturnstowhereitstartedandparksitself.
Quick Clean Mode
• Cleans30%fasterbyfocusingcleaningonopenareas.
• ActivatebyholdingtheSweeporMopbuttonfor3seconds.
• Youwillhearasinglebeepfollowedbythe“startcleaning”song.
• Braavatypicallycleansthesametotalareaasthestandarddetailed
cleaning mode, but will skip detailed cleaning around furniture and some
walls to save time.
Pause / Resume
Braava will automatically pause if you pick it up or press any button
while cleaning.
• Thecleaningmodebuttonwillashbluetoindicatethecleaningcycle
is paused. While paused, Braava will save the map of the area it has
already cleaned.
• Toresumecleaning,placeBraavawithin1.83metersoftheCubewhereit
originally started, facing in the same general direction it started.
• Presstheashingcleaningmodebutton.
• Braavawillstartcleaningwhileitdeterminesitspositiononthemap.
Onceitconrmsitsposition,itwilldrivetoanareanotyetcoveredand
continue cleaning.
• Braavamayre-cleananareaalreadycoveredorexplorenewareasof
cleaning while determining its position on the map.
• IfyouresumeBraavawhereyoupausedit,itmaytakelongerforthe
cleanertodetermineitspositiondependingonitsdistancefromtheCube.
• ToexitPauseandquitthecleaningcycle,powerBraavaoffbyholdingthe
power button for 2 seconds.
Note: Braava can only be paused after it has locked onto the NorthStar
Navigation Cube at the beginning of the cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Pattern
• Inopenareas,Braavamethodicallycleansback
and forth across your floor.
• AsBraavaencounterschairlegs,furnitureand
other obstacles, it cleans around them and
continues its cleaning pattern.
• Braavadetectsstairsandwillmaneuveraway
from drop offs and back to the cleaning area.
As a safety precaution, open ledges or
balconies with a drop of .61 meters or more
should be blocked off with a physical barrier.
• Braavaalsodetectsarearugsandraisedtransitions
to carpet so it can avoid driving on to them.
Note: If your carpet is flush with your hard surface floor,
you may need to add a temporary barrier to provide Braava
a boundary it can detect.
• B r a a v a f o l l o w s a l o n g w a l l s a n d e d g e s a s i t
encounters them and as it completes each section
it cleans.
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HowBraavaCleans
Braava intelligently cleans your floor by mapping the room as it cleans.
Cleaning Cycle
• Braavacleansyourhomeinsections,rstcleaningareastoitsrightand
later returning to areas to its left.
• Whentheopenareasineachsectionarecomplete,Braavacleansalong
edges of furniture and walls before moving on.
• Whennished,Braavareturnstowhereitstartedandparksitself.
Quick Clean Mode
• Cleans30%fasterbyfocusingcleaningonopenareas.
• ActivatebyholdingtheSweeporMopbuttonfor3seconds.
• Youwillhearasinglebeepfollowedbythe“startcleaning”song.
• Braavatypicallycleansthesametotalareaasthestandarddetailed
cleaning mode, but will skip detailed cleaning around furniture and some
walls to save time.
Pause / Resume
Braava will automatically pause if you pick it up or press any button
while cleaning.
• Thecleaningmodebuttonwillashbluetoindicatethecleaningcycle
is paused. While paused, Braava will save the map of the area it has
already cleaned.
• Toresumecleaning,placeBraavawithin1.83metersoftheCubewhereit
originally started, facing in the same general direction it started.
• Presstheashingcleaningmodebutton.
• Braavawillstartcleaningwhileitdeterminesitspositiononthemap.
Onceitconrmsitsposition,itwilldrivetoanareanotyetcoveredand
continue cleaning.
• Braavamayre-cleananareaalreadycoveredorexplorenewareasof
cleaning while determining its position on the map.
• IfyouresumeBraavawhereyoupausedit,itmaytakelongerforthe
cleanertodetermineitspositiondependingonitsdistancefromtheCube.
• ToexitPauseandquitthecleaningcycle,powerBraavaoffbyholdingthe
power button for 2 seconds.
Note: Braava can only be paused after it has locked onto the NorthStar
Navigation Cube at the beginning of the cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Pattern
• Inopenareas,Braavamethodicallycleansback
and forth across your floor.
• AsBraavaencounterschairlegs,furnitureand
other obstacles, it cleans around them and
continues its cleaning pattern.
• Braavadetectsstairsandwillmaneuveraway
from drop offs and back to the cleaning area.
As a safety precaution, open ledges or
balconies with a drop of .61 meters or more
should be blocked off with a physical barrier.
• Braavaalsodetectsarearugsandraisedtransitions
to carpet so it can avoid driving on to them.
Note: If your carpet is flush with your hard surface floor,
you may need to add a temporary barrier to provide Braava
a boundary it can detect.
• B r a a v a f o l l o w s a l o n g w a l l s a n d e d g e s a s i t
encounters them and as it completes each section
it cleans.
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NorthStar®Navigation
TheNorthStarNavigationCubeactsasabeacon,emittingasignalthat
guides Braava’s cleaning.
Connecting to the NorthStar Navigation Cube
• Once Braava starts cleaning, it tries to establish a connection to the
NorthStarNavigationCube,indicatedbyoneashingbluelightonthe
NavigationSystemIndicator.OnceBraavahaslockedontotheCube,
Braava’s lights turn solid blue.
• The Navigation System Indicator also indicates Braava’s range. As Braava
gets to the edge of its range (such as going out of the room or far from the
NorthStarNavigationCube)thenumberoflightswillgodown.
• Braava may occasionally drive back toward the NorthStar Navigation
Cubetoconrmitspositionbeforecontinuingonitscleaningpath.
• Braavabuildsanewmapeachtimeitstartsanewcleaningcycle,
but retains its map if paused during the cleaning cycle.
Cleaning without a NorthStar Navigation Cube
• BecausetheCubeisjustonepartoftheNavigationSystem,Braavacan
still clean without a NorthStar signal present, however the cleaning area
will be much smaller and Braava will not be able to perform edge cleaning
in each section.
Cleaning with multiple NorthStar Navigation Cubes:
(For Braava 380 ONLY):
• BraavacanusemultipleNorthStarCubestocleanupto186square
meterswhendrysweeping.BraavawillmovefromoneCubetothenext,
extendingthecleaningareawitheachCubeitencounters.
• Multiple cubes can be used in Mop mode, too, but Braava limits its wet
cleaningareato32squaremeterstooptimizeforclothwetness.
Setting Up NorthStar Navigation Cubes
Using Braava with one Cube
• PlacetheCubenearthecenteroftheareayouwanttocleanandstart
Braava nearby.
• BraavawillcleantheareaaroundtheCube,andmayextendintootherrooms
based on the cleaning mode and how far the NorthStar signal reaches.
• Ifyouhaveachoiceofrooms,placetheCubeinalargerroomto
maximizeNorthStarcoverage.
• OnceBraavahascompleteditsrun,youcanmovetheCubetocleana
different part of your home.
Using Braava with multiple Cubes (For Braava 380 ONLY):
• UseoneormoreextraCubes(soldseparately)toexpandhowfarBraava
cleans in a single run.*
• PlaceextraCubesinroomsorareasnexttotheareacoveredbytherst
Cube.TheCubesshouldtypicallybebetween6and7metersfromeach
other for the NorthStar coverage to overlap.
• BraavawillautomaticallycleanfromoneCubetoanother.
*Cubes are pre-programmed to different NorthStar channels, indicated on the bottom of the Cube.
Cubes with different channels must be used for multi-Cube cleaning.
OneCube MultipleCubes
7m
Mode Braava 320 Braava 380
Coverage Sweep 74 m293m2*
Mop 23m232m2
*up to 186 m2with additional NorthStar® Cube(soldseparately)
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NorthStar®Navigation
TheNorthStarNavigationCubeactsasabeacon,emittingasignalthat
guides Braava’s cleaning.
Connecting to the NorthStar Navigation Cube
• Once Braava starts cleaning, it tries to establish a connection to the
NorthStarNavigationCube,indicatedbyoneashingbluelightonthe
NavigationSystemIndicator.OnceBraavahaslockedontotheCube,
Braava’s lights turn solid blue.
• The Navigation System Indicator also indicates Braava’s range. As Braava
gets to the edge of its range (such as going out of the room or far from the
NorthStarNavigationCube)thenumberoflightswillgodown.
• Braava may occasionally drive back toward the NorthStar Navigation
Cubetoconrmitspositionbeforecontinuingonitscleaningpath.
• Braavabuildsanewmapeachtimeitstartsanewcleaningcycle,
but retains its map if paused during the cleaning cycle.
Cleaning without a NorthStar Navigation Cube
• BecausetheCubeisjustonepartoftheNavigationSystem,Braavacan
still clean without a NorthStar signal present, however the cleaning area
will be much smaller and Braava will not be able to perform edge cleaning
in each section.
Cleaning with multiple NorthStar Navigation Cubes:
(For Braava 380 ONLY):
• BraavacanusemultipleNorthStarCubestocleanupto186square
meterswhendrysweeping.BraavawillmovefromoneCubetothenext,
extendingthecleaningareawitheachCubeitencounters.
• Multiple cubes can be used in Mop mode, too, but Braava limits its wet
cleaningareato32squaremeterstooptimizeforclothwetness.
Setting Up NorthStar Navigation Cubes
Using Braava with one Cube
• PlacetheCubenearthecenteroftheareayouwanttocleanandstart
Braava nearby.
• BraavawillcleantheareaaroundtheCube,andmayextendintootherrooms
based on the cleaning mode and how far the NorthStar signal reaches.
• Ifyouhaveachoiceofrooms,placetheCubeinalargerroomto
maximizeNorthStarcoverage.
• OnceBraavahascompleteditsrun,youcanmovetheCubetocleana
different part of your home.
Using Braava with multiple Cubes (For Braava 380 ONLY):
• UseoneormoreextraCubes(soldseparately)toexpandhowfarBraava
cleans in a single run.*
• PlaceextraCubesinroomsorareasnexttotheareacoveredbytherst
Cube.TheCubesshouldtypicallybebetween6and7metersfromeach
other for the NorthStar coverage to overlap.
• BraavawillautomaticallycleanfromoneCubetoanother.
*Cubes are pre-programmed to different NorthStar channels, indicated on the bottom of the Cube.
Cubes with different channels must be used for multi-Cube cleaning.
OneCube MultipleCubes
7m
Mode Braava 320 Braava 380
Coverage Sweep 74 m293m2*
Mop 23m232m2
*up to 186 m2with additional NorthStar® Cube(soldseparately)
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Operating Braava UsingthePro-CleanReservoirPad
(SoldseparatelyforBraava320)
ThePro-CleanReservoirPaddispensesliquidasBraavamopstokeep
the cleaning cloth wet longer.
When mopping is finished:
NOTICE: To avoid the Pro-Clean Reservoir Pad leaving excess fluid
on your floor, do not leave Braava unattended when mopping and
remove from floor once Braava stops cleaning.
CAUTION: Make sure the cleaning cloth does not drape
into the middle channel between the gripping strips as
this could impede sensor functions and safe operation.
Put On a Cleaning Cloth
1. Set Braava on its end and remove the cleaning pad.
2. AttachadryorwetclothtotheMulti-Purposecleaningpad.
Lay the removable pad on an open cleaning cloth. Attach
cloth by tucking it into the gripping strips on both sides.
SeethefollowingpageforthePro-CleanReservoirPad.
3. Re-attachthecleaningpad.Magnetswillhelpitsnapback
into place.
Fill the reservoir
1. Openthellcapbypullingandswivelingit
to the side.
2. Fillreservoirwithwaterandreplacell
cap, pressing it in securely so it does not
leak. Visit global.irobot.com for information
about other cleaning solutions.
3. Fill the reservoir over a sink as a small
amountofuidcanleakoutwhenthell
cap is closed.
4. DampenthebluePro-Cleanmicrobre
cloth and press onto the velcro strips.
Do not use a dry cloth.
1 2 3
TIP: Fluid dispenses at different rates depending on floor type and solution
used. The first time you mop, start with the cloth only slightly damp
and then increase the starting cloth wetness if needed.
• Emptyanyremaininguidfromthereservoir.
• Leavethellcapopentoallowreservoirtodrycompletely.
Do not store the pad on Braava if wet.
• Seepage22forcareinstructions.
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Operating Braava UsingthePro-CleanReservoirPad
(SoldseparatelyforBraava320)
ThePro-CleanReservoirPaddispensesliquidasBraavamopstokeep
the cleaning cloth wet longer.
When mopping is finished:
NOTICE: To avoid the Pro-Clean Reservoir Pad leaving excess fluid
on your floor, do not leave Braava unattended when mopping and
remove from floor once Braava stops cleaning.
CAUTION: Make sure the cleaning cloth does not drape
into the middle channel between the gripping strips as
this could impede sensor functions and safe operation.
Put On a Cleaning Cloth
1. Set Braava on its end and remove the cleaning pad.
2. AttachadryorwetclothtotheMulti-Purposecleaningpad.
Lay the removable pad on an open cleaning cloth. Attach
cloth by tucking it into the gripping strips on both sides.
SeethefollowingpageforthePro-CleanReservoirPad.
3. Re-attachthecleaningpad.Magnetswillhelpitsnapback
into place.
Fill the reservoir
1. Openthellcapbypullingandswivelingit
to the side.
2. Fillreservoirwithwaterandreplacell
cap, pressing it in securely so it does not
leak. Visit global.irobot.com for information
about other cleaning solutions.
3. Fill the reservoir over a sink as a small
amountofuidcanleakoutwhenthell
cap is closed.
4. DampenthebluePro-Cleanmicrobre
cloth and press onto the velcro strips.
Do not use a dry cloth.
1 2 3
TIP: Fluid dispenses at different rates depending on floor type and solution
used. The first time you mop, start with the cloth only slightly damp
and then increase the starting cloth wetness if needed.
• Emptyanyremaininguidfromthereservoir.
• Leavethellcapopentoallowreservoirtodrycompletely.
Do not store the pad on Braava if wet.
• Seepage22forcareinstructions.
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For Best Results
• PlacetheNorthStarNavigationCubewhereithasaclearviewofthe
ceiling(forexample,nocabinetorshelfdirectlyaboveit).
• DonotmovetheNorthStarNavigationCubeonceBraavahasstarted
cleaning as it may impair Braava’s cleaning performance.
• DonotputtheNorthStarNavigationCubeontheoorasthecleaner
may run into it and move it.
Place the NorthStar®Cube
1. Press the button on the
back corner of the NorthStar
NavigationCubetoturniton.
A blue light will flash on the
opposite corner when turned
on, and then go solid when
Braava locks onto it.
IfyouforgettoturntheCube
on, Braava will send a signal
to try to turn it on. If Braava is
successful, the blue flashing
light will appear on the Cube.
2. Place the NorthStar Navigation
Cubeonatableorcountertop,
pointing the blue light away
from walls and toward the
middle of the room.
Start Cleaning
Place Braava on the floor within 2 to 2.5 meters of the NorthStar Navigation
Cube,facingtowardtheCube.
1. Turn Braava on using the power button.
The button will light up blue when the cleaner is on.
2. TostartcleaningwithaDRYCLOTHjustpresstheSweepbutton.
3. TostartcleaningwithaWETCLOTHjustpresstheMopbutton.
1 2
3
• OnebluelightwillstartblinkingontheNavigationSystemIndicatorif
BraavadetectsasignalfromtheCube.Thelightwillturnsolidblueonce
itlocksontotheCube.If no lights appear, Braava does not detect a
NorthStar signal.
• WhenBraavanishescleaning,itplaysashortsong,returnstowhere
it started and parks itself. Braava will also do this if the battery runs low
while cleaning.
• ToturnBraavaoff,pressthepowerbuttonfortwoseconds.Atunewill
play and the light will turn off.
• ToturnofftheNorthStarNavigationCube,pressthebuttonontheback
corner. The light on the opposite corner will turn off.
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For Best Results
• PlacetheNorthStarNavigationCubewhereithasaclearviewofthe
ceiling(forexample,nocabinetorshelfdirectlyaboveit).
• DonotmovetheNorthStarNavigationCubeonceBraavahasstarted
cleaning as it may impair Braava’s cleaning performance.
• DonotputtheNorthStarNavigationCubeontheoorasthecleaner
may run into it and move it.
Place the NorthStar®Cube
1. Press the button on the
back corner of the NorthStar
NavigationCubetoturniton.
A blue light will flash on the
opposite corner when turned
on, and then go solid when
Braava locks onto it.
IfyouforgettoturntheCube
on, Braava will send a signal
to try to turn it on. If Braava is
successful, the blue flashing
light will appear on the Cube.
2. Place the NorthStar Navigation
Cubeonatableorcountertop,
pointing the blue light away
from walls and toward the
middle of the room.
Start Cleaning
Place Braava on the floor within 2 to 2.5 meters of the NorthStar Navigation
Cube,facingtowardtheCube.
1. Turn Braava on using the power button.
The button will light up blue when the cleaner is on.
2. TostartcleaningwithaDRYCLOTHjustpresstheSweepbutton.
3. TostartcleaningwithaWETCLOTHjustpresstheMopbutton.
1 2
3
• OnebluelightwillstartblinkingontheNavigationSystemIndicatorif
BraavadetectsasignalfromtheCube.Thelightwillturnsolidblueonce
itlocksontotheCube.If no lights appear, Braava does not detect a
NorthStar signal.
• WhenBraavanishescleaning,itplaysashortsong,returnstowhere
it started and parks itself. Braava will also do this if the battery runs low
while cleaning.
• ToturnBraavaoff,pressthepowerbuttonfortwoseconds.Atunewill
play and the light will turn off.
• ToturnofftheNorthStarNavigationCube,pressthebuttonontheback
corner. The light on the opposite corner will turn off.
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Pro-Clean Reservoir Pad (Sold separately for Braava 320)
• Handrinsewithwaterinthesinktoclean.Donotputthereservoirpadin
the dishwasher. Do not wash with soap.
• Letdrycompletelybeforere-attachingtoBraavaaftercleaningis
complete.
• Thewickisdesignedforrepeateduseandincludesantimicrobialmaterial.
Do not remove the wick cap between cleanings.
• Ifthewickcapbecomesdirtyorshowswear,itcanbereplaced.
Maintenance
To keep your Braava in the best working condition, follow these maintenance steps.
Cleaning and Storing
• UseadryclothtowipedustordirtfromBraava’sexterior.Donotrinseor
submerge in water.
• Useadampclothtowipeoffdustanddirtontires.MakesurethatBraava
is not plugged in and that the cloth is not dripping.
• PlaceBraavaonitsend(handlesidedown)whenchargingorstoring
between uses.
• ForlongtermstorageremoveCbatteriesfromtheNorthStarCube.
Wheel Guard
• AsBraavacleans,debrismayaccumulatearoundtheWheelGuards.
This helps keep Braava’s wheels moving freely.
• PeriodicallycheckBraava’swheelstoseeifdebrishasaccumulatedand
remove as needed.
• Asmallnotchnexttothewheelallowsaccesswithtweezersorscissorsif
needed to free the debris.
Access Notch
• Removethewickcapbypullingonthesiderubbertab.
• Replacewithanewwickcap,pressingrmlyintoplacetocreatea
tight seal to prevent leaking.
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Pro-Clean Reservoir Pad (Sold separately for Braava 320)
• Handrinsewithwaterinthesinktoclean.Donotputthereservoirpadin
the dishwasher. Do not wash with soap.
• Letdrycompletelybeforere-attachingtoBraavaaftercleaningis
complete.
• Thewickisdesignedforrepeateduseandincludesantimicrobialmaterial.
Do not remove the wick cap between cleanings.
• Ifthewickcapbecomesdirtyorshowswear,itcanbereplaced.
Maintenance
To keep your Braava in the best working condition, follow these maintenance steps.
Cleaning and Storing
• UseadryclothtowipedustordirtfromBraava’sexterior.Donotrinseor
submerge in water.
• Useadampclothtowipeoffdustanddirtontires.MakesurethatBraava
is not plugged in and that the cloth is not dripping.
• PlaceBraavaonitsend(handlesidedown)whenchargingorstoring
between uses.
• ForlongtermstorageremoveCbatteriesfromtheNorthStarCube.
Wheel Guard
• AsBraavacleans,debrismayaccumulatearoundtheWheelGuards.
This helps keep Braava’s wheels moving freely.
• PeriodicallycheckBraava’swheelstoseeifdebrishasaccumulatedand
remove as needed.
• Asmallnotchnexttothewheelallowsaccesswithtweezersorscissorsif
needed to free the debris.
Access Notch
• Removethewickcapbypullingonthesiderubbertab.
• Replacewithanewwickcap,pressingrmlyintoplacetocreatea
tight seal to prevent leaking.
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Trouble Shooting
Visitglobal.irobot.comforadditionaltipsandtroubleshooting.
Problem: Likely Cause What To Do
Solid red light on
the middle NSI.
System error •PressandholdthepowerbuttontoturnBraavaoff.
•Vigorouslyrotatebothwheelsfor15seconds.
•PlaceBraavaonoorandpoweriton.Makesureadry
cleaning cloth has been applied.
•Ifredlightisgone,pressSweep.
•Ifredlightpersists,contactCustomerSupport.
Red light blinks 2 to
6 times on the middle
NSI.
Braava is stuck in
its environment and
cannot free itself.
Remove Braava from the situation and restart in a new area.
Red light blinks 14
times on the middle
NSI.
Braava has
detected the motor
is getting too hot.
Turn Braava off and let it cool down before resuming
cleaning.
Red light blinks 15
times on the middle
NSI.
Braava is stuck
in too small of an
area and cannot
free itself.
Remove Braava from the situation and restart in a new area.
Red light on the
middle NSI when
pressing Sweep or
Mop, accompanied
by3beeps.
A sensor is
activated so
Braava won’t start
driving.
Remove and reapply cleaning cloth. When reapplying, follow
these instructions:
•Ensureclothdoesnotoverlapintothemiddlechannelof
the removable cleaning pad
•Ensureclothisnotbunchingup,whichcanpreventthe
removable pad from reattaching completely to the robot.
Problem: Likely Cause What To Do
Solid red light on
the middle NSI.
System error This is not a charging error, but will prevent Braava from
charging while Braava is plugged in. See ‘Error Indicators
While Cleaning’ chart for instructions.
Red light blinks 7 or
8 times on the middle
NSI.
Chargingerror ContactCustomerSupport.
All lights flashing
on NSI and buttons
and robot beeping
while charging.
Incompatible
adapter used
Remove the incompatible adapter and use only the adapter
included with Braava.
Navigation System Indicators (NSI)
Error Indicators on the Navigation System Indicator (NSI) while cleaning
Error Indicators on the Navigation System Indicator (NSI) while charging
Problem: Likely Cause What To Do
Leaking or leaving
puddles.
Loosewickorll
cap
Checkthellcapandthewickcapandmakesurebothare
securely sealed shut. Fluid will dispense at a faster rate if
these caps are not sealed.
Not wicking fluid. Wickcaprequires
replacement
Refer to Reservoir Pad maintenance for instructions to
replace the wick cap.
Pro-Clean Reservoir Pad Troubleshooting
Problem: Likely Cause What To Do
Braava is not
connecting to the
Cube.
Cubeandrobot
position
TurnontheCubeandplaceitonaraisedsurface.Pointthe
blue light toward an open area of the room.
Place Braava on the floor 2 to 2.5 meters away from the
Cube,facingtowardtheCube.TurnBraavaon.
With a dry cloth on Braava, press the Sweep button. Braava
shoulddrivetowardtheCubeandconnectwiththeCube
within30seconds.
If the blue Navigation Indicator lights turn solid blue on
Braava,ithasconnectedtotheCube.ItisokiftheCube
continues flashing.
IfBraavaisnotabletodrivestraight,see“Not Driving
Properly”intheGeneralTroubleshootingchart
Cubewon’tturnon. CBatteriesare
dead or inserted
incorrectly
ReplacewithnewCbatteriesandconrmbatteriesare
facing the correct direction.
Cubelightisred. CBatteriesaredead ReplacewithnewCbatteries.
Cubeturnsoffwhile
Braava is cleaning.
Signal interference MakesureCubeisnotplacedwithin5feetofaPlasma
orLCDtelevisionandthattheCubeisnotinaroomwith
fluorescent lighting turned on.
Braava is out of
range
WhenBraavatravelsoutofrange,itisnormalfortheCube
to turn off. When Braava returns it will send a message to
theCubetoturnitbackon.
MultipleCubesare
set up, but Braava
is only using one
Cube.
Cubeposition BraavamustbeabletoencounterasecondCubewhile
cleaningtouseit.MakesurethesecondCubeisnotisolated
in an area where Braava cannot get to it.
TryplacingCubeswithjust15feetbetweenthemtohelp
Braavaconnect,thenmovetheCubesfartherapartfor
subsequentcleaningcycles.DonotmovetheCubeswhile
Braava is cleaning.
MultiplesCubesare
set up, but Braava
isover-cleaning
many areas.
Cubechannels ConrmtheCubesinuseallhavedifferentchannels.The
channelnumbercanbefoundonthebottomofeachCube.
NorthStar®Navigation Cube Troubleshooting
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