iRobot Roomba User manual

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All rights reserved.
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Made & Printed in China.
To order extra Battery Packs, Virtual Wall Units,
Replacement Filters or the Rapid Charger, contact your
nearest Roomba retailer, or visit www.RoombaVac.com for
online purchase options and additional purchase information.
Contents
Important Safety Instructions.......................2
Introducing Your Roomba FloorVac ...............3
Getting Started.................................................4
• Unpacking the Box .......................................................... 4
• FloorVac Description ....................................................... 5
• Installing the Battery Pack .............................................. 6
• Removing the Battery Pack.............................................. 6
• Charging the Battery Pack ............................................... 6
• Battery Life Indicator ....................................................... 7
Using Your Roomba...........................................7
• Setting Up the Room for Cleaning.................................... 7
• Starting and Stopping Roomba ....................................... 8
• Room Confinement (Using Your Virtual Wall Unit) ........... 9
• Roomba Care Hints ......................................................... 12
Caring for Your Roomba..................................9
• Emptying the Particle Bin ................................................ 10
•Replacing the Air Filter .................................................... 11
•Cleaning the Vacuum Inlet ............................................... 11
• Cleaning the Main Brushes ............................................... 14
• Reinstalling the Main Brushes ......................................... 15
• Maintaining the Edge-Cleaning Side Brush...................... 15
Reference Information....................................16
• Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................... 16
• Frequently Asked Questions ........................................... 18
•Contacting Customer Support ......................................... 19
•Limited Warranty.............................................................. 21
Before using your Roomba, thoroughly read the safety instructions.
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OF ROOMBA, THE BATTERY
PACK OR THE BATTERY CHARGER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CHARGE USING STANDARD US (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY.
Always be careful when using your Roomba. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these
safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your equipment.
GENERAL
•Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba.
•Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
•Heed all warnings on Roomba, Battery Pack, Battery Charger and Owner’s Manual.
•Follow all operating and use instructions.
•Do not attempt to service Roomba yourself. Refer all non-routine servicing to
qualified service personnel.
ROOMBA USE
•This is an indoor device only.
•Do not use Roomba on wet surfaces or where contact with or immersion in water
is a possibility.
•Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds
or curtains, power cords, and any fragile objects. If the device passes over a power
cord and drags it around, there is a chance an object could tumble off a table or shelf.
•Roomba is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets
should be supervised if Roomba is in use.
•Keep loose clothing, hair, fingers, feet and all parts of the body away from
Brushes and moving parts.
•Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not use this device to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline.
•Do not use this device without the Particle Bin in place. See page 9 for proper
installation of the Particle Bin.
•If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to
prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation.
•Always remove the Battery Pack before long-term storage or transportation.
ROOMBA BATTERY PACK AND CHARGING
•Operate your Roomba only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company.
•Charge using standard US (120V AC) outlet only. Product may not be used with any type
of power converter. Any such use will immediately void the Warranty.
•Use only a Battery Charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this device.
•Do not use a Battery Charger with a damaged cord or plug.
•Charge indoors only.
•Never handle Plug, Power Cord or Battery Charger with wet hands.
•Always remove Battery Pack and disconnect Roomba from Battery Charger before
cleaning Roomba.
Introducing Your Roomba FloorVac
Congratulations! You are now the owner of the award-winning Roomba™ Intelligent
FloorVac.
Your Roomba FloorVac is an automated floor-cleaning device that helps keep your
floors clean between periodic deep cleanings, without needing to be pushed or followed
around. With a vacuum and agitator brush design, this device diligently cleans common
household floor surfaces including hardwood, linoleum, tile and low- to medium-pile
carpets, with little or no human supervision.
When Roomba starts cleaning it travels around the floor in a spiral pattern (see Figure 1,
below). Its Non-Marring Bumper will contact a wall, or it may try to find a wall after
spiraling for a while. Roomba follows the wall for a short period of time, using its
Spinning Side Brush to move debris away from the wall and into the Vacuum’s path.
After cleaning along a portion of the wall or other object, Roomba criss-crosses the room
in straight lines. Roomba repeats this cleaning pattern until its cleaning time has elapsed.
This pattern is designed to provide maximum coverage of the room.
Figure 1: A typical Roomba cleaning pattern.
Roomba Standard Charger
UL Approved
Class 2 Transformer
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 0.3A
Output: 24VDC 500mA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Sofa
Stairs
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•Easy To Grab Handle
•Wall Following
Adjustment
•Removable
Particle Bin
•Battery Life
Indicator
•Battery Charger Socket •Main Power Switch
•Edge-Cleaning
Side Brush
•Room Confinement Sensor
•Room Size
Selector
Buttons
•Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
•Brush
Release
Screw
•Agitator Brushes
Pick Up Large
Debris
•Vacuum Picks Up
Fine Debris
•Vacuum Inlet Lid
•Filter Door
located on
underside of
Particle Bin
(not viewable from top)
•Filter Door
•Wire Guards
Figure 3b: Roomba Bottom
View – Cleaning Side Up.
Figure 3a: Roomba Top View.
Roomba Intelligent FloorVac
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Rechargeable NiMH
Battery Pack Two Replacement Filters
Virtual Wall Unit
Battery Charger with AC Adapter (two pieces)
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Getting Started
Unpacking the Box
Remove the contents of the Roomba box. You will have a Roomba Intelligent FloorVac
packed for shipping, and a styrofoam box containing the following:
1. Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
2. Battery Charger with AC Adapter (2 pieces)
3. Virtual Wall Unit – requires two (2) D-size batteries (not included)
4. Two (2) Replacement Filters
5. Owner’s Manual (the document you’re reading)
6. Insert sheet entitled “Roomba Care Hints” (not shown in Figure 2)
Remove your Roomba from its protective plastic bag and turn it upside down, so the
wheels are facing up. You will notice a protective cardboard sheath enclosing the
Edge-Cleaning Side Brush. Carefully disengage the cardboard sheath from the black,
flexible Side Brush, being careful to protect the side brush from damage. Turn your
Roomba back over.
Once you have unpacked your Roomba, check to make sure that you have all the
parts shown here:
Figure 2: Contents of package.
FloorVac Description
Your Roomba was designed and engineered using the latest technology and includes the
following special features:

Battery Life Indicator
The Battery Life Indicator is functional only when Roomba’s Main Power Switch is turned on.
Turn Roomba’s Main Power Switch on to activate the Battery Life Indicator. The Indicator
will flash green in stand-by mode (battery power is not sensed) until a Room Size Button
is pressed to start Roomba in a cleaning cycle (see Starting Roomba on Page 7). Once
Roomba starts cleaning, the Battery Life indicator stops flashing, and displays battery
life according to the following chart.
Note that no light is
illuminated on Roomba
when it is charging.
BATTERY LIFE NOTES:
1. Roomba can run between about 60 minutes (on medium pile carpet) to about 90
minutes (on hard floor surfaces) on one full charge. In other words, Roomba can
clean 2-3 medium-sized rooms on a single charge.
2. If cared for properly, the rechargeable Battery Pack should last for a long time.
Like all rechargeable batteries, eventually the Battery Pack will wear out and
should be replaced. When this happens, the Battery Pack may be disposed of in
the regular trash.
3. Additional Battery Packs may be purchased, and a Rapid Charger that charges
a battery in about two and a half hours is available as of February 2003. Contact your
nearest Roomba retailer or visit www.RoombaVac.com for online purchase options
and more purchase information.
Color of Battery Life Indicator Battery Status
Green Fully Charged
Amber Partially Charged
Red Almost Discharged
Flashing Red Fully Discharged
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Installing the Battery Pack
1. Turn Roomba’s Main Power Switch to the Off position.
2. If you have used Roomba before, make sure that the Particle Bin is empty, then
place Roomba upside down (with Cleaning Brushes showing) on a flat surface.
3. Guide the Battery Pack into the Battery Compartment using your index fingers as
shown in Figure 4.
4. The Battery Pack will click into place
when properly seated in Roomba.
5. Additional Battery Packs may be purchased.
Please visit www.RoombaVac.com to
purchase online, or for a list of retailers.
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 from above.
2. Place your index fingers under the Guide
Tabs on the Battery Pack, then pull upward
to release the Battery Pack.
Charging the Battery Pack
Please note that before first use of Roomba,
you must charge the Battery Pack.
1. Turn Main Power Switch to the Off position. Make sure that the Battery Pack is
inserted in Roomba (see Installing the Battery Pack, above).
2. Connect the Battery Charger to the Battery Charger AC Adapter, and insert the Battery
Charger’s Charge Plug into Roomba’s Battery Charger Socket as shown in Figure 5a.
Please note that the Charge Plug will only fully insert into the socket in the proper
orientation, as shown in figure 5b.
3. The Charge Indicator Light on the Battery Charger should illuminate. If this fails to
occur, remove and reinstall the Battery Pack. Note that no light is illuminated on
Roomba itself when it is charging.
4. The Charge Indicator Light will turn off when the Battery Pack is fully charged
(approximately twelve hours for a fully discharged Battery Pack).
Figure 5a: The Battery Charger is
connected to the Battery Charger AC
Adapter, and then inserted into
Roomba’s Charge Socket.
Using Your Roomba
Setting Up the Room for Cleaning
1. For optimal cleaning performance, clear your floor of objects just as you would
before using a regular vacuum cleaner. Do not leave the following items on the floor:
clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds or curtains, power cords, or any fragile
items. In addition, because Roomba contacts walls, furniture and other objects as it
cleans, please remove any items that may be pushed and knocked over by light
contact from Roomba.
Avoid using Roomba on carpets with tassels or fringe edges.
Not recommended for use on shag or deep-pile carpets.
2. Roomba is designed to clean one room at a time. Confine Roomba to the room you
want cleaned by closing all doors and use the Virtual Wall Unit to block all open door
ways. See page 9 for instructions on using the Virtual Wall Unit.
Observe Roomba the first time it cleans a room to confirm it does not get
wedged under or stuck on top of uneven surfaces.
Roomba automatically senses stairs and turns away from them. However, if
the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used
to prevent access to the ledge and ensure safe operation.
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Figure 4: Installing
Roomba’s Battery Pack.
Plug easily pushes
all the way in
No metal
prongs exposed
Plug clicks in
Figure 5b: The Charge Plug only
inserts completely into Roomba’s
Charge Socket in the orientation
shown. Press firmly to fully seat
Charge Plug.

To Operate Virtual Wall Unit
1. Press the Virtual Wall Unit’s Power Button to turn the unit on. The Power Light will
illuminate.
2. Move the Range Selector Switch to the room opening size you are blocking.
The range numbers shown are in feet.
3. Place the Virtual Wall Unit on the floor at either edge of the doorway or by the wall.
Make sure that the Unit’s Beam Emitter points across the opening to ensure Roomba
does not cross the invisible beam.
4. The Virtual Wall Unit automatically turns off after an hour, or you can press the Unit’s
Power Button again to turn off.
Additional Virtual Wall Units can be used to block off other sections of a room,
additional doorways etc. Contact your nearest Roomba retailer for availability, or visit
www. RoombaVac.com for online purchase options, and for more purchase information.
Caring for Your Roomba
Your Roomba requires very little maintenance; however, before each use, you should
empty Roomba’s Particle Bin (2 steps). The Vacuum Inlet (see Figure 3b) and Cleaning
Brushes must also be removed and checked after every 10 floor cleanings – and,
if necessary, cleaned.
If there is pet hair or long hair in your home, you may need to remove hair and
other debris from the Cleaning brushes more frequently. If so, check the
Cleaning Brushes (including their ends, or axles) every five floor cleanings to
prevent build-up of hair, which can degrade cleaning performance. The Cleaning
Brush axles cannot be checked without removing the brushes from Roomba.
Note: Caring for the Cleaning Brushes involves completely removing them
(see instructions on pages 14-15) to examine and clean the Brush Axles, as
well as the Brushes themselves.
Starting Roomba
1. Always empty the Particle Bin before use (a simple two-step process; see
Emptying the Particle Bin on Page 10).
2. Place Roomba on the floor in the middle of an open area in the room.
3. Turn on the Main Power Switch, located on the right side of the device (see Figure 3a).
4. Select your room size according to the chart.
Press the S, M, or L Button (these are the
Room Size Buttons).
Roomba will play a short start up tune and then
start cleaning. Note: Powering up Roomba off the
ground may prevent the unit from operating until you
place it on the ground, turn the power off, then on again.
5. Once you start Roomba, you only need to supervise it the first time it cleans a room.
Identify areas where it gets stuck, then move problem objects out of the room or modify
them or block them with the Virtual Wall Unit provided. Please refer to the
illustration entitled “Roomba Care Hints” on Pages 12-13, as well as Troubleshooting
Tips on Page 16 to help identify and easily fix problem areas. After this first use, there is
no need to supervise the device unless you are operating it around small children or pets.
6. When Roomba is finished cleaning it will stop and play a cheerful tone sequence. It will
flash its buttons and periodically beep for five minutes to remind you that it is done,
then turn itself off.
Stopping Roomba
Roomba’s cleaning cycle can either be paused or stopped at any time.
1. To pause Roomba while it is cleaning, simply pick it up by its handle. The Room Size
Button previously selected will flash. To unpause Roomba and continue the current
cleaning cycle, simply press the flashing Room Size Button.
2. To stop Roomba and clear the current cleaning cycle, press any one of the Room Size
Buttons while it is cleaning, or turn Roomba’s Power Switch off and on again. Roomba is
now ready to start a fresh cleaning cycle. Press your choice of Room Size Button to start
cleaning (making sure the Particle Bin is empty).
Room Confinement (Using Your Virtual Wall Unit)
The Virtual Wall Unit keeps Roomba in the room or area you want cleaned. It blocks 13+-
foot-wide open doorways. Use the Virtual Wall Unit to block open doorways or clean one
portion of a large room.
Battery Installation of the Virtual Wall Unit
1. Open the Battery Door located on the bottom of the unit by first loosening the screw.
2. Insert 2 new “D” size alkaline batteries (not included) by following the “+” and “-”symbols.
3. Replace the
Battery Door and
tighten the screw.
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Select For Rooms Measuring Approximately
s 10' x 12'
m 14' x 16'
l 15' x 20'
Up to 13+ ft.
Roomba
bouncing
off beam
Shape of beam
Figure 6b: To block an opening, place the Virtual Wall Unit on the floor with
the Beam Emitter aimed across the opening. For best results, place the Virtual
Wall Unit next to doorway (as shown). Point arrow across open doorway.
Caution:
To ensure proper function and avoid battery leakage:
1. Do not mix old and new batteries.
2. Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.
3. Batteries should be installed by an adult.
4. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
5. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from
the product before being charged.
6. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
7. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
8. Exhausted or dead batteries are to be removed from
the product.
9. The supply terminals are not to be short circuited.
10.Always use alkaline batteries.
11. Remove batteries before storing.
•Battery Door
•Beam
Emitter
•Power
Light
•Power Button •Range
Selector
Switch
Figure 6a: Close-up of
the Virtual Wall Unit.

Replacing the Air Filter
The Air Filter (located underneath Roomba's Particle Bin) needs to be replaced if it
becomes punctured or if you notice a decline in the cleaning performance of Roomba.
Two spare Replacement Filters are included with Roomba; additional Replacement
Filters are available for purchase in packs of three. Visit www.RoombaVac.com for
more purchase information, or contact your nearest Roomba retailer for availability.
1. Turn Roomba’s Main Power Switch to the Off position.
2. Press down on the Particle Bin’s Release Tab while simultaneously pulling
the Particle Bin straight back (see Figure 7a-b).
3. Flip the Particle Bin over to access the Filter Door.
4. Release the small Tab on the Filter Door and pull the Filter Door upward. See Figure 8.
5. Unclip the old Air Filter from the Filter Door Frame (Figure 10a).
6. Slide the new Air Filter into the grooves on the Filter Door Frame (Figure 10b).
7. Click the new Filter into the Filter Door Frame as shown in Figure 10c.
8. To reinstall the Filter Door, slide the Filter Door into place (Figure 9a).
The Filter Door will click when it reattaches itself to the Particle Bin (Figure 9b).
Cleaning the Vacuum Inlet
Over time, debris will accumulate in the Vacuum Inlet.
Empty the Vacuum Inlet every 10 floor cleanings at minimum
to keep air flowing through it, especially if you notice a
decline in Roomba’s cleaning performance.
1. Turn Roomba’s Main Power Switch to the Off
position.
2. Place Roomba upside down (cleaning surface
up) on a flat surface.
3. Insert finger into the Release Tab of the Vacuum Inlet
Lid and pull upward to remove the Lid (Figure 11).
4. Shake the debris into a trash receptacle.
5. Turn the Vacuum Impeller, the fan-shaped
mechanism on the left side of the Vacuum Inlet,
with your finger to make sure that it spins freely.
6. Replace the Vacuum Inlet Lid, pressing down on all
four white circles on the Lid to ensure complete re-installation.
Emptying the Particle Bin
Emptying Roomba’s Particle Bin is a two-step process.
Be sure to empty the Particle Bin before each use.
Step 1: Emptying the Main Bin
1. Turn Roomba’s Main Power Switch to the Off position.
2. Press down on the Particle Bin’s Release Tab while simultaneously
pulling the Particle Bin straight back. (Figure 7a-b).
3. Empty the Particle Bin into a trash receptacle.
Step 2: Emptying the Particle Bin’s Filter Chamber
1. Flip the Particle Bin over to access the Filter Door.
2. Release the small Tab on the Filter Door and
pull the Filter Door upward (Figure 8).
3. Empty debris from the Filter Chamber
into a trash receptacle.
4. To reinstall the Filter Door, slide the
Filter Door into place (Figure 9a).
The Filter Door will click when it
reattaches itself to the Particle Bin
(Figure 9b).
5. To reinstall the Particle Bin, slide it
back into Roomba. The Particle Bin
will click when it is properly seated.
Vacuum Inlet Lid
Figure 11: Removing
the Vacuum Inlet Lid.
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Figure 8: Accessing the Filter Chamber.
Open the Filter Door on the bottom of the
Particle Bin by releasing the small Tab on
the Filter Door as shown and pulling the Tab
upward. Clean the debris from this chamber
each time you empty the Particle Bin.
Figure 7a-b: Emptying Roomba’s Particle Bin.
Press the Release Tab (Figure 7a) and Pull the
Particle Bin Out (Figure 7b). The Filter Door is
on the underside of the Particle Bin.
NOTE: Always carry Roomba by its handle and never tilt it
forward, as debris may spill out of the particle bin.
CLICK!
Figure 9a-b: Reinstalling the Filter Door.
Glide the Filter Door into grooves (Figure
9a), and snap the Filter Door into place
(Figure 9b).
CLICK!
Figure 10a-c: Snap out old filter from Filter Door Frame (Figure 10a). Slide new
Filter into grooves on Filter Door Frame (Figure 10b). Snap new Filter into Filter
Door Frame as shown (Figure 10c).
Filter Door

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Cleaning the Main Brushes
It is important that you regularly remove and clean the Brushes of your Roomba. Debris
can accumulate around the Brushes and the brush ends, or axles, causing a decrease in
cleaning ability and potentially damaging the unit.
In most households it’s a good idea to clean the Brushes after every ten floor cleanings.
In houses with pets or long hair, clean the Brushes after every five floor cleanings. Note that
the Cleaning Brush axles cannot be checked without removing the Brushes from Roomba. It
is a simple process that you will master quickly with a little practice.
1. Turn Roomba’s Main Power Switch off and place Roomba upside down
(cleaning surface up) on a flat surface, with the Front Bumper facing away from you.
2. Unlatch the Wire Guards that cover the Brushes by pushing the Release Tab backward
(see Figure 12a). Pull the rear of the hinged Wire Guards up and out of their slots, and
then swing them up toward the front of the device (Figure 12b).
3. Unscrew the screw located on the right side of the Self-Adjusting Cleaning Deck with a
Phillips-head screwdriver (Figure 12c). Remove the screw and pull up the Brush Coupler
(see inset in Figure 12d), the component that holds the Brushes in place on the right side
of the unit. The Brushes will come up with the Brush Coupler.
Figure 12a-b: Unlatch the Wire Guards by pushing each of the two Release Tabs
forward (away from you) while pushing down on the Wire Guards to elongate them,
swinging the Wire Guards up and over the tabs. Once the Wire Guard has been freed
from both Release Tabs, it can be swung up and away, exposing the Brushes.
Brush Couple
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4. Pull the Brush Coupler off the end of the Brushes, then pull the Brushes to the
right and up, free of the device (Figure 12d).
5. Clean any hair or other debris off the
Brushes.
6. Clean any debris from around the
Brush ends, or axles (Figure 13).
Reassembling the Brushes
1. Put the Self-Adjusting Cleaning Deck back together by inserting the square ends of
the two Brushes into the square sockets in the Cleaning Deck.
2. Insert the other ends of the Brushes into the small holes in the Brush Coupler.
3. Lower the Brush Coupler into its slot and screw in the screw.
4. Swing the Wire Guards back in place and snap them down into their slots.
Maintaining the Edge-Cleaning Side Brush
Periodically check the Edge-Cleaning Side Brush by spinning it to ensure debris has
not built up underneath it. If it seems to be obstructed, remove and clean the
Edge-Cleaning Side Brush.
1. Turn Roomba off and empty the Particle Bin. Turn Roomba over so the cleaning
surface is up. Place it on a flat surface.
2. Turn the Edge-Cleaning Side Brush so the Screw Head can be accessed (see Figure 14).
Point the screw head towards Roomba’s bumper, as shown in the image.
3. Using a small Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the holding screw.
Place the screw aside.
4. Pull the Side Brush up and off of Roomba.
5. Clean out any hair or other debris that may have been caught under the Brush
or on the Side Brush Shaft.
6. Push the Side Brush back onto the Side Brush Shaft. Screw the holding screw securely
into the Edge-Cleaning Side Brush, being careful not to over tighten.
Figure 12c-d: Remove the screw on the Self-Adjusting Cleaning Deck and pull out
the plastic Brush Coupler and the two Brushes.
Figure 13: Clean and remove any debris
built up or wound around the ends and
metal axles of both Brushes.
• Side Brush
Figure 14: Unscrew the holding screw on
the Spinning Side Brush as shown to remove it.

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Roomba Battery Pack will not charge
1. Ensure that the AC Adapter is plugged into a working outlet. Try several outlets to be sure.
2. Ensure that the AC Adapter is fully plugged into the Charger. No metal (or almost none)
should be visible once the plug is fully inserted. See Charging the Battery Pack on
Page 6 for more tips on proper insertion.
3. Ensure that the Charge Plug is fully inserted into Roomba. The Charge Plug will only fit
completely into the socket in the proper orientation (see Figure 5b).
4. Ensure that the Battery Pack is properly inserted. To be sure, remove it, inspect the
contacts both in the Battery Pack and in Roomba to make sure that they are not blocked
by dirt, and reinsert the Battery Pack. It should click into place on each side.
5. The Charge Indicator Light on the charger should illuminate. If it does not illuminate
check all the connections. The Charge Indicator Light will turn off when the Battery Pack
is fully charged.
Note that no lights will illuminate on Roomba during charging.
My Roomba moves too close to or far from my walls
1. If the Spinning Side Brush does not clean close enough to the wall, use a pen to push the
Adjustment Tab toward the rear of the Bumper (see Figure 15). This will make Roomba
follow closer to walls.
2. If the Spinning Side Brush is bumping into the wall, use a pen to push the Adjustment Tab
toward the center of the Bumper. This will make Roomba follow further away from walls.
I can’t find the answer to my question in the Manual.
1. Additional Troubleshooting Tips may be found by visiting the Support section of
www.Roombavac.com.
2. Send email to roomba-suppor[email protected], or call the toll-free Customer Support Line
at 1-877-855-8593.
Reference Information
Troubleshooting Tips
My Roomba turns on, beeps and shuts off
1. Make sure Roomba is fully charged and the Battery Pack is properly seated.
2. If Roomba is charged, then empty the Particle Bin (see Emptying the Particle Bin on
Page 10) and follow the instructions for removing and cleaning the Main Brushes (see
Cleaning the Main Brushes on Page 14). Pay special attention to the Brush ends, or axles.
My Roomba is not working or there has been a decrease in the cleaning performance.
1. Ensure that the Battery Pack is properly seated and charged.
2. Check that the Particle Bin, Filter Chamber, and Vacuum Inlet are empty, and that the
Vacuum Impeller, the fan-shaped mechanism on the left side of the Vacuum Inlet, spins
freely (see the entire section entitled Caring for Your Roomba, beginning on Page 9).
3. While you are examining the Filter Chamber, check the Air Filter (attached to the Filter
Door) to make sure it is not clogged or damaged.
4. Remove and examine the Brushes and their ends (axles) to make sure that there is
nothing wound around the Brushes (see Cleaning the Main Brushes on Page 14 as well as
Maintaining the Edge-Cleaning Side Brush on Page 15). Also check to see there is nothing
wound around the Wheels or Wheel Axles.
My Roomba Gets Stuck
Your Roomba may occasionally get stuck, especially in rooms that it has not cleaned before.
If it does get stuck, Roomba will try to free itself by turning in different directions. If it
cannot free itself Roomba will flash its Room Size Buttons and periodically beep for five
minutes to let you know it is stuck, before shutting off to conserve power.
Your Roomba might get stuck for several reasons.
1. It is wedged or pinned between or under narrowly spaced objects.
2. A cord, string, rug fringe or carpet tassel is wound around its Brushes or Wheels.
3. One of the Wheels is no longer in contact with the ground.
4. Roomba bumps into objects and repositions them in such a way that an exit path
no longer exists.
Move or block any object that Roomba gets stuck on or under. Please refer to the
illustration entitled “Roomba Care Hints” on Pages 12-13 to help identify and easily fix these
problem areas.
Once the problem areas have been amended, begin a new cleaning cycle by turning
the Main Power Switch off then on again. Select your room size to start cleaning by pressing
the S, M, or L Room Size Button.
Part of my Roomba has broken
Please call Roomba Customer Support at 1-877-855-8593.
My Virtual Wall Unit is not working
1. Check that new batteries are installed.
2. Make sure the Beam Emitter is pointed across the opening you want to block (see Figure 6b).
3. If that does not work, turn the Virtual Wall Unit’s Range Selector Switch up to the
maximum setting for large openings.
4. Some large openings require that more than one Virtual Wall Unit be used. Purchase
extra Virtual Wall Units by going to your nearest Roomba retailer, or visiting
www.RoombaVac.com for online purchase options, and for more purchase information.
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Figure 15: Using a pen to
adjust how close or far away
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Q: Where can I purchase additional Battery Packs?
A: You can purchase additional Battery Packs by contacting your nearest Roomba
retailer, or by visiting www.RoombaVac.com for online purchase options and
more purchase information.
Q: How does the Virtual Wall Unit work?
A: The Virtual Wall Unit is used to block open doorways and confine Roomba in a room.
The Unit can also be used to divide a large room and force Roomba to clean just one
side of the room. The Virtual Wall Unit sends a harmless, invisible beam across the
opening, confining Roomba to the area where you want it.
Q: Where can I purchase additional Virtual Wall Units?
A: You can purchase additional Virtual Wall Units by contacting your nearest Roomba
retailer, or by visiting www.RoombaVac.com for online purchase options and more
purchase information.
Q: Will the Particle Bin need to be emptied? Does the Filter need to be cleaned?
How often?
A: Debris from the Particle Bin (which includes the Air Filter) should be emptied after
each use. See Caring for Your Roomba on Page 9 for more information.
Q: How can I get extra Replacement Filters?
A: The Filter needs to be replaced if it becomes punctured or if you notice a decline in
the cleaning performance of Roomba. Two spare Replacement Filters are included with
Roomba; additional Replacement Filters are available for purchase in packs of three.
Visit www.RoombaVac.com for more purchase information, or contact your nearest
Roomba retailer for availability.
Q: Will Roomba clean all floor surfaces?
A: Roomba cleans hardwood, linoleum, tile, and low- to medium-pile rugs. The device is
not designed to operate on deep-pile carpets or carpets with tassels or fringe.
Q: Do I need to change the floor adjustment when changing floor surfaces?
A: Roomba’s Self-Adjusting Cleaning Head automatically traverses uneven floor
transitions as it cleans carpet, hardwood, linoleum, and tile.
Q: Will Roomba sweep water from the floor?
A: No, Roomba should not be used to pick up any liquid including water.
Q: Will Roomba fall down stairs or into a step-down room?
A: Roomba automatically senses stairs and turns away from them. However, if the room
to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to
the balcony and ensure safe operation.
Q: If Roomba gets stuck, what should I do?
A: Help Roomba get unstuck, then press the flashing Room Size Button to restart the
Cleaning Cycle. Please refer to the illustration entitled “Roomba Care Hints” on Pages
12-13, as well as Troubleshooting Tips on Page 16 for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why doesn’t my Roomba clean my floor in straight lines?
A: Roomba uses an algorithm-based cleaning pattern to clean your home most
efficiently. When Roomba starts cleaning it travels around the floor in a spiral pattern
(see Figure 1 on Page 3). Its Non-Marring Bumper will contact a wall, or it may try to
find a wall after spiraling for a while. Roomba follows the wall for a short period of time,
utilizing its Spinning Side Brush to move particles away from the wall and into the
Vacuum’s path. After cleaning along a portion of the wall or other object, Roomba
criss-crosses the room in straight lines. Roomba repeats this cleaning pattern until its
cleaning time has elapsed. This sophisticated navigation ensures that Roomba will clean
your whole room as thoroughly as possible.
Q: Are pets and children safe around Roomba?
A: Roomba has been designed with a number of safety features, including
automatically shutting off when it is picked up or gets stuck. Children and pets should
always be supervised around Roomba for optimum safety and cleaning performance.
Q: Does Roomba clean corners and along the walls?
A: Roomba has a Spinning Side Brush that cleans next to walls, most corners and
other tough to reach places.
Q: Will it go under kickboards, beds, and furniture?
A: Roomba has been designed to fit under the kickboards in your kitchen. If your bed
or furniture is more than 4” off the floor, Roomba will happily clean underneath.
Q: What powers Roomba?
A: Roomba is powered by a NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack.
Q: How much suction power does Roomba have?
A: Roomba uses a unique, three-stage cleaning system. Two counter-rotating Brushes
sweep up larger particles, while a small, extremely efficient vacuum sucks up the smaller
particles. The Spinning Side Brush sweeps debris from corners and edges of the room into
Roomba’s main cleaning path. This allows Roomba to get impressive cleaning performance
using only 30 Watts, much less power than is required by traditional upright vacuums.
Q: How long will the Battery Pack’s charge last?
A: The life of a fully-charged Battery Pack is dependent on the floor surface to be
cleaned. A single charge can last from about 60 minutes (on medium pile carpet) to
about 90 minutes (on hard floor surfaces).
Q: How many rooms will Roomba clean before the Battery Pack needs to be recharged?
A: It depends on the floor surface to be cleaned. For typical operation, Roomba cleans
three 14’ x 16’ medium-size rooms.
Q: How long does it take to recharge the Battery Pack?
A: The Battery Charger that comes with Roomba takes up to 12 hours to recharge the
Battery Pack. As of February 2003, you can also purchase the Rapid Charger accessory that
recharges the Battery Pack within about two and a half hours. Contact your nearest
Roomba retailer for availability, or visit www.RoombaVac.com for online purchase options
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Q: Is Roomba safe to use when I leave my home?
A: Roomba can operate unattended, so long as small children and pets are not present
to interfere with Roomba’s operation, and loose objects have been picked up.
Q: Does Roomba pick up pet hair?
A: Roomba picks up pet hair very effectively from carpet as well as hard surfaces. As
with most vacuums, if pet hair is an issue in your house you may need to empty the
Particle Bin and clean the Brushes more frequently to reduce the chance of clogging.
Removing and cleaning the Main Brushes after every five room cleaning is recommend-
ed in these cases. See Page 9 for instructions on Caring for Your Roomba.
HELPFUL HINT: If there is a lot of pet hair in the room (such as the first time Roomba
cleans the room), the Cleaning Head will pick up a large amount of it. If the room is
medium or large, you may want to use the "small room" setting a few times, enabling
Roomba to stop cleaning after a short period of time so you can remove the collected
pet hair. Upon completion of this process, you should be able to run Roomba on larger
room settings (i.e. for longer cleaning periods), with a reduced chance of clogging from
pet hair.
Q: Do you offer spare parts?
A: Certain spare parts are available for U.S. customers only. Please contact us with your
request. Email us at [email protected] or call toll-free 1-877-855-8593.
Q: How can I find out more about Roomba?
A: The Roomba website, www.RoombaVac.com, is full of detailed information about
the Roomba Intelligent FloorVac. You can also go to the Roomba User’s Forum to chat
with other Roomba users about their experience. To join the forum, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/roomba-users/join
Contacting Customer Support
If you cannot find the answer to your question in this Manual or on the
www.RoombaVac.com website, please send email to [email protected], or
call our toll-free Customer Support Line at 1-877-855-8593.
Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser
This Roomba brand product, as supplied and distributed by iRobot Corporation, and delivered
new, in the original carton to the original customer purchaser, is warranted by iRobot Corporation
against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the qualifying limited warranty
period as follows:
NINETY (90) DAYS LABOR AND PARTS
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on
products purchased and used in the United States, and does not include installation,
removal or reinstallation. Warranty repairs must be performed by iRobot Corporation’s
authorized service center. To receive warranty service, the original dated bill of sale
must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to iRobot Corporation’s
authorized service center. To obtain warranty service, support, or other information,
please visit our website at www.RoombaVac.com. If you do not have web access,
please call 1-877-855-8593.
iRobot Corporation will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge
with new or reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty
period specified above. To request service, the purchaser must contact iRobot
Corporation for problem determination and service procedures. iRobot Corporation
does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. All replaced
parts and products become the property of iRobot Corporation and must be returned
to iRobot. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or
sixty (60) days, whichever is longer.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship
encountered in normal, and, except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in this
statement, non-commercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following,
including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; applications and uses
for which this product was not intended; failures or problems which are caused by
products or equipment not supplied by iRobot Corporation; accidents, misuse, abuse,
neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; incorrect electri-
cal line voltage, fluctuations or surges; damage caused by improper installation; prod-
uct alteration or modification; improper or unauthorized repair; exterior finish or cos-
metic damage; failure to follow operating instructions, customer adjustments, mainte-
nance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruc-
tion book; use of non-iRobot or unauthorized parts, supplies, accessories or equip-
ment which damage this product or result in service problems; failures or problems
due to incompatibility with other equipment.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED
ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED
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Additional Virtual Wall Unit
Roomba Accessories
Rapid Charger
Recharges Battery Pack in about 2.5 hours!
(Available February 2003)
Part #02004
Keep charged Battery Packs ready to go!
Part #02002
Close off extra large openings, or close off
more than one opening at a time!
Part #02003
Extra Battery Pack
Replacement Filter 3-Pack
Part #02005
The Following Accessories are available for purchase. Contact your
nearest Roomba retailer for availability, or visit www. RoombaVac.com
for online purchase options and more purchase information.
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ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON,
FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON
IROBOT CORPORATION. IROBOT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF
REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY
OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE,
MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY
ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF IROBOT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST
IROBOT CORPORATION BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT SOLD BY IROBOT CORPORATION AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO
OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO
USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY IROBOT CORPORATION NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE
GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF IROBOT CORPORATION. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT
EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS
NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

iRobotandRoombaare trademarks of iRobotCorporation.
©2002,2003 iRobotCorporation.
Allrightsreserved.
Patents Pending.
Made & Printedin China.
To order extra Batteries,VirtualWall Units,ReplacementFilters
or the Rapid Charger,contact your nearest Roombaretailer,
or visit www.RoombaVac.com for onlinepurchaseoptions
andadditionalpurchaseinformation.
Part # 8786 (R1B-1)
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Owner’s Manual
Roomba Pro
Roomba Pro Elite
Before usingyourRoomba,thoroughly read the safety instructions.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Introducing Your Roomba Pro FloorVac
Getting Started
•UnpackingtheBox
•FloorVacDescription
•InstallingtheBattery
•Removingthe Battery
•Chargingthe Battery
-The Battery Indicator Light
Using Your Roomba
•Preparingthe RoomforCleaning
•Starting Roomba
•Pausingand StoppingRoomba
-PausingRoombain a Cleaning Cycle
-SpotCleaning while Paused
-Un-PausingRoomba
-StoppingRoomba
•TheVirtualWall Units
-VirtualWall UnitBattery Installation
-UsingtheVirtualWall Unit
•The RoombaRemote(included with Roomba ProElite)
-RoombaRemote Battery Installation
-Usingthe Roomba Remote
-Usingthe RoombaRemote with Roomba Pro
•TheWallMountUnit(RoombaProEliteonly)
-InstallingtheWall Mount Unit
-Usingthe Wall Mount Unit
Caring for Roomba
•Emptying theParticle Bin
•ReplacingtheAir Filter
•Cleaning the Main Brushes
-Reassemblingthe Brushes
•Cleaning theVacuum Inlet
•Maintainingthe Edge-Cleaning Side Brush
•KeepingRoomba’s SensorsClean
Reference Information
•TroubleshootingTips
•FrequentlyAskedQuestions
•Contacting CustomerSupport
•LimitedWarranty toOriginalPurchaser
Purchasing Roomba Accessories
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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OF ROOMBA, ITS
BATTERY OR THE CHARGER AC ADAPTER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING STANDARD US (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY.
Always be careful when using your Roomba. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety
precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your equipment.
General
•Read allsafety andoperatinginstructions before operatingRoomba.
•Retain thesafety andoperatinginstructionsfor future reference.
•Heedallwarningson Roomba,Battery,ChargerACAdapterand inOwner’s Manual.
•Followall operatinganduse instructions.
•Donotattemptto service Roombayourself.Referallnon-routineservicingto qualifiedservice personnel.
Roomba Use
•Roombais anindoor deviceonly.
•Do notuse Roombaon wet surfaces or where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility.
•Beforeusingthis appliance,pickupobjects likeclothing,loosepapers,pull cords forblindsor curtains,powercords,and
anyfragile objects.If thedevice passesovera powercordand drags it around, thereis a chance anobject couldtumbleoff
atable orshelf.
•Roomba isnota toy.Do notsit orstandon this device.Small children and pets should be supervised if Roomba is inuse.
• Keep looseclothing,hair,fingers,feetand all partsof the bodyaway fromBrushesand movingparts.
•Do notuse thisdevice topickup anythingthatis burning or smoking,suchas cigarettes,matches,orhotashes.
•Do notuse thisdevicetopick upflammableor combustibleliquidssuchas gasoline.
• Donot usethis devicewithoutthe Particle Bin in place.See page 16forproper installationof the ParticleBin.
• If the roomtobe cleanedcontainsa balcony,a physical barriershouldbe usedto prevent access to the balcony and ensure
safeoperation.
•Always remove theBattery before long-termstorage ortransportation.
Roomba Battery and Charging
• Operate your Roombaonlyfrom the type of power source indicatedon the markinglabel.If youarenot sure of the type
of power supplied to yourhome,consult yourappliancedealer orlocal powercompany.
• Chargeusing standardUS (120VAC) outlet only.Productmaynot beused with any type of power converter.Anysuch
use will immediately void theWarranty.(Note:If you live outsidethe U.S.,compatibleversionsof Roomba are available
inmany countries.Checklocal retailers foravailability.)
•Useonlythe ChargerACAdapterorRapidChargersuppliedbythe manufacturertorechargethisdevice.
•Do notuse aChargerACAdapterwitha damagedcordor plug.
•Charge indoors only.
•Neverhandle ChargerACAdapterwith wethands.
•Always remove theBatteryand disconnect Roomba fromtheChargerACAdapterbeforecleaningRoomba.
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Getting Started
Unpacking the Box
Remove the contents of thebox,andunpack allitemsfromthe Styrofoampackingmaterial.
You will have a Roomba Pro| Pro EliteRoboticFloorVacpacked for shipping,as wellas thefollowing:
1. RechargeableNiMHBattery (packedinsideyourRoomba)
2. ChargerACAdapter
3. Two (2)VirtualWallUnits—each unitrequirestwo(2) D-sizebatteries(not included)
4. Two (2)Replacement Filters
5. Owner’s Manual(the document you’re reading)
6. QuickStart Guide,Letter from theCEO of iRobot,andWarranty RegistrationPostcard(not showninFigure3)
Roomba Pro Elite also contains:
Rechargeable NiMH
Roomba Battery Rechargeable NiMH
Roomba Battery
Two Replacement Filters Two Replacement Filters
Charger
AC Adapter
Charger AC Adapter
Roomba Pro
Intelligent FloorVac
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2 Virtual Wall Units 2 Virtual Wall Units
Roomba Remote
Wall Mount Unit
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Roomba Pro Elite
Intelligent FloorVac
Onceyouhaveunpackedyour Roomba, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here:
Figure 3: Contents of package
for Roomba Pro. for Roomba Pro Elite.
7. RoombaRemote— requires two(2)AA-sizebatteries
(notincluded)
8. WallMount Unit
9. Five (5)wall anchorsfor installingtheWall Mount Unit
10. Five (5)screwsforscrewing intowall anchorsor directlyinto
wood,forinstallingtheWallMountUnit
11. Five (5)rubberscrewhole plugs forfinishingtheWall Mount Unit.
Remove your Roomba fromitsprotectiveplasticbagandturnit upside
down,so the wheels are facing up.You will notice a protective cardboard
sheath enclosing the Edge-CleaningSide Brush(seeFigure2).Carefully
disengagethe cardboardsheathandtwist tiesfromthe black,flexible
Side Brush, being careful toprotect theSide Brushfromdamage.Turn
your Roomba back over.
Figure 2: Carefully remove the
protective cardboard sheath
and twist ties packed around
the Spinning Side Brush.
Roomba Standard Charger
UL Approved
Class 2 Transformer
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 0.3A
Output: 24VDC 500mA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Introducing the Roomba Pro | Pro Elite FloorVac
Welcome to the next generation of Roomba innovation and convenience.The new Roomba Pro and Roomba Pro Elite
Robotic FloorVacs have all thegreat features of the original Roomba,plus many improvements.Roomba Proand ProElite
areeasier to useand maintain,and feature newwaystoclean whatyouwant,whereyouwant,and whenyouwant—
at the touch of a button.
Your Roomba Pro |ProEliteFloorVacis ahard-working,roboticfloor-cleaningappliancethat eliminatesthe needto
push it or follow it around.It keeps yourhard-surfacefloorsand low-tomedium-pile carpetsbarefootcleanwitha
uniquethree-stagecleaningprocess.Roombaeffectivelycleansmost commonhouseholdfloor surfaceswithlittle orno
human supervision.
How Roomba cleans a room
When Roomba startsa typicalcleaningcycleit
firsttravelsaroundthefloor ina spiralpattern
(seeFigure1).ItsNon-MarringBumperwillcontact
awall,orit maytry tofind awall afterspiralingfor
awhile.Roombafollowsthe wall for a short period
of time, using its spinning,Edge-CleaningSide Brush
to move debris away from thewall andintothe
Vacuum’s path. After cleaning alonga portion of the
wall or other object, Roombacrisscrossesthe roomin
straight lines.Formost of Roomba’s cleaning cycles,
Roomba repeats this cleaning pattern until its cleaning
timehaselapsed,providingmaximumcoverage
of the room. In new Spot Cleaning mode(newin
Pro and Pro Elite),Roombacleansa 3-foot-diameter
areausinga slow,high-efficiency spiralpattern.This
patternallowsRoombato focusintensecleaningovera
soiledarea.In newMAX Cleaningmode (Pro Eliteor
Remote),Roomba excels at cleaning multiple rooms,or
an extralargearea —atthe touch of a single button.
SOFA
STAIRS
START
TABLE
LAMP
Figure 1: A typical Roomba cleaning pattern.
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Installing the Battery
1. PlaceRoombaupsidedown (withCleaning Brushes
showing) on a flat,padded surface such as on a towel
or blanket.
2. If youareusing Roomba for the first time,remove
theBattery fromthe Battery Compartment,and
remove the protective plastic bag from around the
Battery.Removeany packingmaterialleft insidethe
BatteryCompartmentor ontheBattery itself.
3. GuidetheBattery intotheBatteryCompartment
usingyourindexfingers as shown in Figure 5,and
press both sides of theBattery downfirmly.
4. TheBattery will clickflat into placeon bothsides
whenproperlyinstalledin Roomba.
5. AdditionalBatteriesand aRapidChargercan be
purchased. Please visitwww.RoombaVac.comto
purchase online,andformorepurchase information.
Removing the Battery
1. PlaceRoombaupsidedown on a flat, padded surface.
2. Placeyourindexfingers under theGuideTabs onthe Battery.First pullupward onthe sideof theBattery nearest the
Spinning Side Brush. Thenpull theother side of the Battery upand outto remove Battery.If the Battery fails to come
freeof Roomba,simplypressdownon theBattery tosnap intoplace,and tryagain.
Charging the Battery
Please note that before first use of Roomba, you must charge the Battery. Roomba’s built-in charger takes 12
hours to fully charge the Battery.
1. Insertthe Charge Plug onthe ChargerACAdapter into Roomba’s Charger Socket,and plugthe other endof theCharger
AC Adapterintoa standardU.S.electrical outlet(120VoltsAC)asshown inFigure6.
2. TheBattery Indicator Light(beneath the Battery Icon on Roomba’s control panel)shouldslowly pulse yellow.If thisfails
to occur,remove and reinstall the Battery,checktheplugconnectionsand/or theelectrical outlet.
3. TheBattery Indicator Lightwill turn off afterabout12 hours,with the Battery fullycharged.
Figure 6: The Charger AC Adapter is inserted
into Roomba’s Charge Socket asshown.The
other end is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Figure 5: Installing Roomba’s Battery. Be sure to
press the Battery firmly downonbothsides.
FloorVac Description
Your Roomba was designedand engineeredusingthe latest technologyand includesthe followingspecialfeatures:
Figure 4a: Roomba Pro
and Pro Elite top views.
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•Removable
Particle Bin
•Battery Indicator
•Easy To Grab Handle
•Battery Charger Socket
•Edge-Cleaning
Side Brush
•Wall Following
Adjustment
•Beam Receiver
•Room Size
Selector
Buttons
•Filter Door
located on
underside of
Particle Bin
(not viewable from top)
•Main Power Button
•Spot Cleaning Button
Figure 4b: Roomba Pro | Pro Elite
bottom view – cleaning side up.
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•Removable
Particle Bin
•Battery Indicator
•Easy To Grab Handle
•Battery Charger Socket
•Edge-Cleaning
Side Brush
•Wall Following
Adjustment
•Beam Receiver
•Room Size
Selector
Buttons
•Filter Door
located on
underside of
Particle Bin
(not viewable from top)
•Main Power Button
•Spot Cleaning Button
•Max Cleaning Button
•Edge-Cleaning
Side Brush
•Rechargeable NiMH Battery
•Main Cleaning Brushes
Pick Up Large Debris
•Brush Release Screw
•Squeegee Vacuum
Picks Up Fine Debris
•Vacuum Inlet Lid
•Filter Door
•Wire Guards
Roomba Pro Elite
Roomba Pro
•Charge Plug •Charge Socket
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Starting Roomba
1. Alwaysempty bothsidesof the Particle Bin before use (a simple process; see Emptying the Particle Bin on page 16).
2. PlaceRoombaonthe floorin themiddle of anopenarea inthe room.If cleaningmultiplerooms withthe MAX
CleaningCycle,begin cleaning in the most central room.
3. Pressthe greenPower Button ontopof Roomba toturn iton.
4. Select thecleaningcycleyouwantaccordingtothe chartin Figure8,and pressthe corresponding CleaningCycle
Button to start.Roombawill playa shortstart-up tuneand startthe cleaningcycle.
Note: If you want to clean a small areaup to3 feetwide,wherethereis extradirt orwheresomething dry hasspilled,place
Roomba in the center of theareatobe cleanedand selectthe SpotButton.Roombawillintensivelycleanthis area.Repeat
asnecessary.
5. Youonlyneed tosuperviseRoomba the first time it cleans a room.Identify areas whereitgets stuck,then move
problem objects off the floor or out of the room, modify them or block them with theVirtual Wall Unit provided.
Pleasereferto theRoomba Care Hints on the back cover of the Quick Start Guide, as well as Troubleshooting Tips on
page21 of thismanual to helpidentifyandeasilyfixproblemareas.Afterthisfirstuse,thereshouldbenoneed to
supervise Roomba unless you areoperatingit aroundsmall children orpets.
6. WhenRoombais finishedcleaningin allcleaning cycles except MAX Cleaning, it will stop and play a cheerful tune.
The MAXCleaning Cycle enables Roomba toclean for the maximum amount of time,untilits batteries are fully dis-
charged; consequently,when Roomba finishes aMAXCleaningCycle,itwillstopand playits“BatteryLow”tune.Inall
cases,all of Roomba’s CleaningCycle Buttonswillglow green,and Roombawillperiodicallybeep forfiveminutesto
remind youthat it'sdone,then turnitself off toconserve power.
Figure 8: Select the Roomba cleaning cyclethat isrightforthejob.
FOR THE FOLLOWING MISSION
APPROXIMATE #OF
MINUTES TO COMPLETION
PRESS THIS
BUTTON
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MAX (Roomba
Pro Elite and
Remote only)
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L
15-25
25-35
34-45
Up to 60-90
Spot 1-23’ diameter concentrated spot cleaning
Single room, about 10’ x 12’
Single room, about 14’ x 16’
Single room, about 15’ x 20’
Open floorplan (20’ x 30’) OR
Extra large room OR
Intensive single room cleaning
The Battery Indicator Light
When Roomba is in operation,the Battery Indicator Lightshowsthe chargelevelof theBattery according tothe chart in
Figure 7:
BATTERY NOTES:
1. Roombacanclean 2-3medium-sized roomson asingle charge.Roombawillrun betweenabout60 minutes
(onmedium-pilecarpet)toabout 90 minutes (onhardfloor surfaces)onone fullcharge.
2. If caredforproperly,the rechargeableNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery shouldlast for a long time.Likeall
rechargeable batteries,eventually the Battery will wearout andshouldbe replaced.The Battery may be disposed of in
theregular trash.
3. Youcan purchaseadditionalBatteries,aswell asa RapidChargerthatchargesa RoombaBattery in abouttwo anda
half hours.Contact your nearestRoombaretaileror visitwww.RoombaVac.com for online purchase options andmore
purchase information.
Using Your Roomba
Preparing the Room for Cleaning
1. Clearyourfloor of objects justas you wouldbefore using aregularvacuum cleaner:clothing,loose papers,pull cords
for blinds or curtains,power cords,and small or fragile items.Because Roombagentlycontactswalls,furnitureand
other objects as it cleans,please remove any items that maybe knockedoverbylightcontactfromRoomba.
Avoid using Roomba on carpets with long tassels or fringe edges. It may become stuck on long fringe. See the
Quick Start Guide for tips. Not recommended for use on shag or deep-pile carpets.
2. Roomba’s S,M andL RoomSizeButtonsaredesigned tocleanone roomat atime (see Figure 8).The MAXCleaning
setting(ProElite/RoombaRemote only)is designedtoclean anextra largeroom or multiple rooms, but may be used
to clean one room intensively. Confine Roomba to the area you want cleaned by closing all doors and usetheVirtual
Wall Unit to block allopen doorways.SeeThe VirtualWall Unitson page 11.
Observe Roomba the first time it cleans a room to make sure it doesn’t get wedged under or stuck on top
of uneven surfaces. Roomba automatically senses stairs and turns away from them. However, if the room to
be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to the ledge and ensure
safe operation.
Figure 7: Understanding the
status of the Battery from
the Battery Indicator Light.
TMTMTM
TMTMTM
Color of Battery Indicator Battery Status
Green Charged
Amber Partially Charged
Pulsing Amber Charging
Red Almost Fully Discharged
Flashing Red Fully Discharged
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TheVirtual Wall Units
TheVirtualWall Unitkeeps Roomba in the room or area you want cleaned.It uses an invisiblebeam of lightto block
13+ foot-wide open doorways or tocloseoff otherlarge areas.Use the VirtualWallUnittoblock opendoorwaysorclean
one portion of a large room.MultipleVirtualWallUnits canbe usedto blockoff multipledoorwaysoropen areas,or extra-
wideopenings.TheRoombaProandProElitebothcome with twoVirtualWallUnits.
Virtual Wall Unit Battery Installation
1. Openthe Battery Doorlocatedon thebottomof each
unitby firstloosening the screw (seeFigure9).
2. Insert2 new“D”sizealkaline batteries(notincluded)
ineach unitbyfollowingthe“+”and“-”symbols.
3. Replace theBattery Doorand tightenthe screw.
Figure 10a: Close-up of the VirtualWall Unit.
Beam Emitter
Battery Door
Range
4-7
0-3 8+
Range Selector Switch
Power Button
Power Light
CAUTION:
To ensure proper function and avoid
batteryleakage:
1. Always usealkalinebatteries.
2. Donot mixold andnew batteries.
3. Donot mixalkaline,standardor
rechargeable batteries.
4. Batteriesshouldbe installedbyan adult.
5. Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenot to
berecharged.
6. Rechargeablebatteriesareto beremoved
from theproduct beforebeingcharged.
7. Onlybatteries of the same or equivalent
typeasrecommendedaretobeused.
8. Batteriesaretobeinserted withthe
correct polarity.
9. Exhaustedordead batteriesareto be
removed from the product.
10. Thesupplyterminalsarenot tobe
short circuited.
11. Removebatteries before storing.
"D"SIZE/LR20
1.5V
"D"SIZE/LR20
1.5V
Figure 9: Insert 2“D”-size
alkaline batteries in the
bottom of eachVirtual
Wall Unit.
Pausing and Stopping Roomba
Roomba can be paused temporarily during a cleaningcycle,then setback onthe cleaningcyclewhereit leftoff.Roomba
mayalsobestoppedatanytime,atwhich pointit will clearthe current cleaningcycleto prepareforanother.
Pausing Roomba in a Cleaning Cycle
To temporarily pause Roomba whileit’sinacleaningcycle simplypickitupbyitshandle,orpressanybutton on Roomba
except the Power Button.The buttoncorrespondingtothe cleaningcyclethat Roomba has temporarily pausedwill flash.
(Note:If you areusing theRoomba Remote,please see additionalinformationin TheRoombaRemote on page 12.) Note
thatRoombawill shutitself off,clearing its current cleaning cycle,if it is left paused for more than fiveminutes.
Spot Cleaning during a Cleaning Cycle
Roomba can clean aspot one or moretimes whileit ispaused inthe middle of a cleaning cycle,then continue thecleaning
cycle afterward.To SpotCleanduringa cleaning cycle,do the following:
1. Pause Roomba.
2. Pressthe SpotButton.Roombawill playitsbrief“SpotCleaning”tune,then start cleaning a 3-foot-wide area.
3. AfterRoombacompletestheSpotCleaning Cycle (1-2minutes),itwillplayit’s“DoneSpot Cleaning”tune,and goback
to being paused.
Un-Pausing Roomba
To un-pause Roomba and continueit’s cleaningcycle,pressanybuttononRoombaexceptthe Poweror Spot Button.
Roomba will play its brief “Back to the Cleaning Cycle”tune and start cleaning again whereit left offinitscleaningcycle.
Stopping Roomba
To turn Roomba off, press the Power Button.
Hint: If Roomba is moving,you can press any button or lift Roomba up to pause it firstbeforeturningRoombaoff.
To stop Roomba in order tostart a new cleaning cycle,do oneof thefollowing:
1. Press thePower Button twice toturn Roomba off thenon again.Roomba isnowreadyto start afresh cleaning cycle.
Empty bothsidesof the ParticleBin,then press a desiredCleaning Cycle Buttonto start cleaning.
2. To startRoombacleaning ona newcleaningcyclequickly,pressand holdthedesirednew cleaningcyclebuttonwhile
it’s cleaning, until you hear Roomba play its“Start Up”tuneand start thenew cleaningcycle.
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Using the Roomba Remote
Your Roomba Remote isdesignedtobeextremelyeasytouse.PointtheRoombaRemoteatRoombaPro|ProElitefrom up
to 20 feet away.Below are some important functionsof the Remote:
1. Powering Roomba Up and Down Remotely: Press the Power
Button on the Remote.If Roomba was off itwillturnonwitha beep,and
its BatteryIndicatorLightwillglow.Pressthe PowerButtonagain toturn
Roomba off.Note: the Power Buttononthe RoombaRemote onlyturns
Roomba Pro | Pro Elite on and off.Like most other remotes,the Roomba
Remote requires no power switch of its own.
2. Drive Roomba to the Dirt: Turn Roomba on,and use the Remote’s
ControlPad(see Figure 12)todrive Roombawhereyouwantitto clean.
Roomba cleans as you drive it. To reverse direction,use theControlPad
to turn in place clockwiseorcounter-clockwise,then drivestraightonce
Roomba is pointed in the desired direction.
3. Starting, Pausing and Stopping a Cleaning Cycle: To start
Roomba Pro | Pro Elite cleaning with the Remote,eitherplace Roomba in
the middle of the room ordrive it to themiddle of the room(see #2
above).Press the Cleaning Cycle Button on the Remoteand Roombawill
begincleaning.TheRoombaRemote’sCleaning CycleButtonsworkmuch
asthey doonRoombaPro | Pro Elite.See Starting Roomba on page 9 as
well as Pausingand Stopping Roomba on page 10.
4. Spot Cleaning with the Remote: To drive Roomba to a specific area
to be cleaned such as spilled plant soilorkittylitter,driveRoombatothe
dirt (see#2 above).Once it’s in themiddle of the soiledarea,push the
Spot Cleaning button and let Roombago to work.
5. Spot Cleaning with the Remote During a Cleaning Cycle: You
canalso usethe RoombaRemote tointerrupta cleaningcycleand drive
Roomba to an area thatneedsintensivecleaning.Pointing theRemoteat
Roomba, push the red Pause buttonon theRemotetopausethecurrent
cleaning cycle,and drive Roomba to thenew area(see# 2above).Once
you are finished SpotCleaning,pressanyCleaningCycleButton exceptthe
Spot Button to un-pause Roomba and continue thepaused cleaning cycle.
Roomba Remote Notes:
• Virtual Wall Units and the Roomba Remote: If you drive Roomba Pro | ProElite into thebeam of aVirtualWall,
Roomba will beep,but become blindedtocommandsfrom the Remote.The Roomba Remote and theVirtual Wall Unit
bothuseInfraredbeams,and Roomba’s beamreceivercan onlypickuponebeam at atime.Forsafetyreasons,the
Virtual Wall Unit’s beams always take precedenceoverthe Roomba Remote.Inthis case,to continueusing theRemote,
you will need toeitherpickup Roomba, turn off the VirtualWall Unit, or wait until the Virtual Wall Unit automatically
powersdown aftertwohours.
• Driving Roomba toward walls or staircases: If you drive Roomba into a wallor toocloseto thetopof a staircase,it
willstop and beep if youtry to goforward.Press theleft or rightside of the Control Pad to turnRoomba inplace until
Roomba is pointing away from the obstacle.Roomba willnowdriveforward. Itisa good ideatoavoiddrivingRoomba
nearstaircases usingthe Remote.
Using the Virtual Wall Unit
1. PresstheVirtualWallUnit’s PowerButtonto turnit on(see Figure10A.ThePower LightontheVirtualWallUnit
willglow green.
2. Move theRangeSelectorSwitchto theroomopeningsize youare blocking.Therange numbersshownare infeet.
3. Place theVirtualWall Unit onthe floorat either edge of the doorway orby the wall.Makesurethatthe Unit’s Beam
Emitterpointsacrossthe openingto ensure Roombadoesnot crossthe invisiblebeam.
4. TheVirtualWallUnit automaticallyturns off afterabouttwo hours,or you canpressthe Unit’s Power Button toturn
it off.
Tip: Remember to turn on the VirtualWall Unit eachtimeyoustart anew cleaningcycle,to preventtheVirtualWall Unit
from shuttingdownbefore Roomba has finished it’s cleaning cycle.
AdditionalVirtual Wall Units may be purchased.Contact yournearestRoombaretailer foravailability,orvisit
www.RoombaVac.com foronline purchaseoptions,and formorepurchaseinformation.
The Roomba Remote(included with Roomba Pro Elite)
The Roomba Remote allowsyouto performa variety of functions
withRoomba,some of which can’t be performed without the Roomba
Remote.The Roomba Remote enablesyouto turnyourRoombaon
andoff,driveRoombatospecific areastobe cleaned,select andpause
cleaning cycles including Spot and Max Cleaning modes — all with-
out bending down to push a single button.
TheRoombaRemoteis includedwithRoombaPro Elite,butis
compatible with Roomba Pro (see Using the RoombaRemote
with RoombaProon page 14).The RoombaRemotemaybe purchased
separately; visitwww.RoombaVac.comfor onlinepurchaseoptions,
andfor more purchase information.Note: theRoombaRemoteis not
compatible with the original (silver-colored) Roomba model.
Roomba Remote Battery Installation
1. Open theBattery Doorlocatedon the bottomof the Roomba
Remote by pressing its Release Tab(Figure11) andswinging theBattery Doorup andoutof Remote.
2. Insert2 new“AA”sizealkalinebatteries(not included)by followingthe“+”and“-”symbols.
3. Replacethe BatteryDoor byslidingit intothe groovesonthe Remote,andswingingthedoor closeduntilthe Release
Tab clicks back intoplace..
Figure 11: Push the Release Tab in on
the Battery Door to open,and insert 2
“AA” Alkaline Batteries (not included)
in the Roomba Remote.
Figure 10b: To block an opening,place the
Virtual Wall Unit on the floor with the
Beam Emitter aimed across the opening.For
bestresults,place theVirtual Wall Unit next
to the doorway (as shown).Point the arrow
on top of the unit across the open doorway.
Up to 13+ ft.
Roomba
bouncing
off beam
Shape of beam
Release
Tab
12 13
Battery
Door
Remote
P
TM TM
Beam Emitter
Remote
Indicator Light
Roomba
Power Button
Room Size
Cleaning
Buttons
MAX Cleaning
Button
Control Pad:
Arc to Left
Control Pad:
Turn in Place
Counterclockwise
Pause Button
Spot Cleaning
Button
Control Pad:
Drive Straight
Figure 12: Controls on the
Roomba Remote.
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2. Determinea suitablelocationfor theWall Mount Unit.Besure
to leave at least10”of clearanceabovetheWallMount Unit
(beneathanyshelving,forinstance)to liftyourRoomba in and
out comfortably.Also,leave 10”of clearance below theWall Mount
Unit to empty Roomba’s Particle Bin while stowed (Figure13a).
If possible, find a location near enough toanelectrical outletfor
theChargerACAdapterto reachtheWall Mount Unit.Note:
Roomba fits snugly intheWall MountUnit.Itmayrequiresome
force to lift Roomba out.Be suretopositionRoomba in a location
whereyouhaveplenty of leverage.
3. Using apencil,mark the locations of the holes to bedrilled onthe
wall (Figure 13c).
4. RemovetheWall MountUnit anddrillthe five pilotholesin the
wall. Use a 1/4”drillbitto usethe includedwall anchors(bestfor
drywall orplaster),or an1/8”drill bitif using just the included
screws without wallanchors(best for wood).If using the wall
anchors,hammerthe wallanchorsintothe holesuntilthey are
flushwith thewall surface(Figure13d).
5. AffixtheWall MountUnit tothe wallbyscrewingin theincluded
screwswitha #2Phillipsscrewdriver (Figure14a).
6. Insertthe rubberscrew holeplugsintothe screwholes tofinish
installation(Figure14b).
7. Pressthe ChargerACAdapter’s cordintothe ChargeCordPincer on
the bottom right sideof theWall Mount Unit asshown,and plug
theChargerAC Adapterintoa standardU.S.electricaloutlet.
Using the Wall Mount Unit
Roomba may be stored and charged in theWall Mount Unit asneeded
in between floorcleanings.To lift Roombain and out of theWall Mount
Unit, firmly grasp Roomba’s handle in onehand anduse theotherhand
to steady Roomba.Alternatively,you cangrasp Roombasecurelywith
bothhands(Figure16).
Figure 14a-b (Pro Elite only):Securing
the Wall Mount Unit.Affix the Wall
Mount Unit to the wallbyscrewing in
the included screws with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver (Figure 14a). Insert the
rubber screw hole plugs into the
screw holes to finish installation
(Figure 14b).
Figure 15 (Pro Elite only): Trap a few
inches of the ChargerAC Adapter’s
cord in the Charge Cord Pincer on the
bottom right side of the Wall Mount
Unit for easy charging when Roomba
is stowed away.
Figure 13a-d (Pro Elite only):
Preparing to mount theWall
Mount Unit. Hold up the Wall
Mount Unit as shown on the
wall where you want to store
Roomba, leaving enough clear-
ance above and below the Unit
(Figure 13a).Using a pencil,mark
the locations of the holes to
be drilled on the wall (Figure
13c).Remove the Wall Mount
Unit and drill the five pilot
holes in the wall. Hammer the
wall anchors into the holes
(Figure 13d).
10"
10"
• Keeping tabs on Roomba’s state: The RoombaRemotehas allthe samebuttonsas onRoombaPro|ProElite,but
its buttonsdo notlight upastheydoon Roombato helpkeepyou informedof Roomba’s state.Alwayslookat Roomba
to determine it’s state.
• The Pause Button: The redPauseButton onthe Roomba Remotemay bepressedduringany cleaningcycleto Pause
Roomba. This button may be thought of as a“panic button”:itonlypausesRoomba.Once Roomba is paused,additional
presses of this buttonhavenoeffect.
Tip: Can’tfind Roombaonceit’s finisheditswork?Point theRoombaRemoteinthe generaldirectionthat you think
Roomba may be hiding.PressthePower Buttonon theRoombaRemote over and over.If Roomba can“see”the Remote,
it will beep to start up.
Using the Roomba Remote with Roomba Pro
TheRoombaRemoteis designed foruse with RoombaProElite, but is also compatible with Roomba Pro.As an added
benefit forRoombaProowners,all of thefeaturesof Roomba Pro Elite are available to Roomba Pro users,includingMAX
Cleaningmode. However,this featureworksslightlydifferently with RoombaPro,as described below.
• Starting MAX Cleaning with Roomba Pro: If Roomba Pro is off,turn iton(see Feature#1 inUsing the Roomba
Remote on page 13),and press theMAX Button onthe RoombaRemote.Roombawill playits“Starting aCleaning Cycle”
tuneand begin aMAXcleaningcycle.Roombatypicallyletsyouknow whatCleaning Cycle it’s in byilluminatingthe cor-
responding Cleaning Cycle Button.Since Roomba Prodoes nothavea MAXCleaning CycleButton,no CleaningCycle
Button is illuminated while Roomba Pro is in a MAX Cleaning Cycle.
• Pausing MAX Cleaning with Roomba Pro: Oncein MAXCleaning Cycle,youcanpause thecleaningcyclein a
variety of ways — pressing theredPauseButtonoranyCleaning Cycle Button onthe Remote,pickingRoombaProupor
pressing any Cleaning Cycle Buttonon RoombaPro.WhenRoombais paused,ittypicallyletsyouknowwhat Cleaning
Cycle is paused by flashing the correspondingCleaningCycleButton.Since RoombaProdoes nothaveaMAXCleaning
Cycle Button,no Cleaning CycleButton is flashingwhileRoombaProis pausedduringa MAX CleaningCycle.Inthis
case,RoombaPro’s controlpanel maylook abitconfusing. Here’show totellthat Roombais pausedin aMAX Cleaning
Cycle: If none of the CleaningCyclebuttons areilluminated,andthe BatteryIndicatorLightis notflashing red,then
Roomba is pausedin aMAX CleaningCycle.
Beyondthesetwoinstances,theRoomba Remote willoperatethesameway itdoeswith RoombaPro Elite.
TheWall Mount Unit (Roomba Pro Elite only)
TheWallMountUnitincludedwith RoombaProElitegivesyoua convenient,compactstoragesolutionfor Roomba.The
Wall Mount Unit easily mountsto avariety of wallsurfaces,andisdesigned toprovide easyaccess to empty the Particle
Bin and charge Roomba while stored.All thehardwareneededto mountthe unitareincludedwithRoombaProElite.The
Wall Mount Unit fitsall RoombaandRoombaPromodels,andis availableasan accessory.Visitwww.RoombaVac.comfor
onlinepurchaseoptions,and for morepurchase information.
Installing the Wall Mount Unit
To installtheWall Mount Unit youwillneed adrill,a1/4”drillbit or1/8”drill bit(see belowtodetermine whichis bestfor
your needs),a hammer,apencil,anda#2Phillips Screwdriver.
1. Removeall protective packingmaterialfromaround the Wall Mount Unit.
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