Irobot roomba 4000 manual

Roomba is not recommended for shag carpet or rugs with tassels. Battery Life To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in. Note: For best results, do not interrupt this Refresh Charge. Use the chart to determine that status of the battery. This invisible barrier can be used to confine Roomba to a particular room or area, and prevent it from getting too close to electrical or computer cords, delicate objects on the floor, etc.

The Virtual Walls can be set to block an opening up to seven feet long. The Virtual Wall also creates a halo of protection around itself, preventing Roomba from getting too close. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will soon need replacement. Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier. A higher range will drain the battery faster. A Manual Virtual Wall and its power light will shut off after minutes.

When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall power light will blink slowly to indicate that it needs new batteries. When battery levels are low, the Virtual Wall blinks repeatedly twice to indicate that it needs new batteries. Compact Virtual Wall Battery Installation To open the battery compartment, simply apply pressure on both iRobot logos located on either side of the Virtual Wall and pull the bottom out, separating the pieces.

Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return. Always keep the Home Base plugged in. Home Base Location You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return to the dock at the end of a cleaning cycle. If Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it successfully docks. If they are all used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and will not operate.

Fluorescent lights can also impact Virtual Wall and Home base performance. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off, and steer it around your room without bending down.

It also gives you remote access to commands. MAX Roomba runs until battery is depleted. Press pause again to continue. Models - 18 Roomba enters Spot mode. Use the Scheduler Remote Control to program your cleaning times. Then send your schedule to Roomba and the scheduling Virtual Walls. Install the batteries and set the time before using for the first time. To select AM or PM, simply scroll past Hold scroll quickly. After the time has been set, it will flash three times to indicate the time has been saved.

Choose Weekly if you want Roomba to clean on the same day and time every week. The LCD will flash three times to indicate that the schedule has been set.

The display will flash to indicate the remote is sending the schedule. Roomba will play a song to indicate the schedule is received and the Status light will begin blinking. Roomba will clean at the time you have scheduled. If used in the same area, Roomba may see multiple infrared signals and not respond to commands.

Make sure all Virtual Walls are turned off when using Scheduler. The display will flash, indicating that the remote is sending the schedule to the Virtual Wall. See pp. Also be sure to regularly check the front caster wheel for hair build up. Alignment Feature E. Visit www. Inspect brush bearings regularly.

If the problem is not resolved, visit www. Turn over Roomba and remove the brush guard by pushing the two yellow tabs. Remove the brushes, clear any obstructions, and replace them again. Turn over Roomba. Look to see if something is wrapped around the side brush. Remove the side brush with a screw driver and check for string or hair that may be wrapped around it. Your Roomba may be stuck or something may be wrapped around a wheel.

Look for something wrapped around the wheels. Push them in and out and make sure they turn easily. Turn over Roomba and clear any debris that might be caught underneath the front bumper in the cliff sensors. You can also use compressed air to clean them out. Also, remove any obstacles that Roomba could drive over.

Please contact iRobot Customer Support. Pick up Roomba and start it again somewhere else. Use a virtual wall or other barrier to keep Roomba away from the place it got stuck. Roomba backs up frequently and behaves erratically Dirty cliff sensors 26 Charger is not plugged in Ensure that the charger is correctly connected to the wall and to Roomba.

Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised when Roomba is cleaning. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share. For example, Anti-Semitic content, racist content, or material that could result in a violent physical act.

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