500 Series

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Dear iRobot Roomba owner, Welcome to the world of iRobot! As an owner of an iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot, you join a world-wide community of people who enjoy more free time. Roomba cleans routinely, so you dont have to. Now you can spend your time on more enjoyable and important tasks. The Roomba 500 series is the 5th generation of our awardwinning iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot. In developing this newest version, we incorporated feedback and suggestions from Roomba owners across the globe to make this robot more efficient and easier to use than its predecessors. Many advancements are made to our products based on suggestions and feedback from home robot owners like you. To share your feedback, stories or ask questions about your new home robot, please visit our Service and Support site at www.irobot.com. We encourage you to register your robot, either online or by mail. As a registered home robot owner, youll receive information and updates personalized to your robot and you can save helpful tips and product information in your account. To register online, go to www.irobot.com. Thank you for joining the iRobot community. We look forward to your valued input as we continue to deliver groundbreaking products to change and improve your world. On behalf of the entire iRobot team,
Colin Angle Co-Founder and CEO iRobot Corporation

Important Tips

B efore you use Roomba the first time, you need to activate Roomba by removing the battery pull tab.

Remove battery tab

Table of Contents
Anatomy... 6 Cleaning Pattern... 7. Cleaning System... 8 Cleaning Modes... 9 Battery Storage and Charging. 10 - 11 Virtual Walls.. 12 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.. 13 -- 15 Scheduling Roomba.. 16 -- 17 Home Base... 18 Wireless Command Center.. 19. Maintenance.. 20. Replaceable Modules... 21 Troubleshooting.. 22 -- 23 iRobot Customer Care.. 24
Turning Roomba on and off
Roomba does not have a power button. To turn Roomba ON, press CLEAN once. To start a cleaning cycle, press CLEAN again. Roomba will start a cleaning cycle. To pause Roomba, press CLEAN while Roomba is cleaning. To turn Roomba OFF, press and hold the CLEAN button until Roombas lights turn OFF.

For Best Performance

Roomba is very effective at picking up hair. Remove and clean Roombas brushes after every 3 uses. Empty Roombas bin and clean its filter after every 3 uses. Use the Virtual Walls or Virtual Wall Lighthouses to keep Roomba cleaning where you want it.

Battery Life

To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in.

Voice Demonstration

Roomba features a voice demonstration to walk you through using Roomba. To start the voice demonstration, push and hold the DOCK/ DEMO button.
Important Safety Instructions.. 25
To abort the voice demonstration, press and hold the CLEAN button until the robot shuts down.
R oomba contains electronic parts. Do NOT submerge Roomba or spray it with water. Clean with a dry cloth only.

iRobot Roomba 500 Series

iRobot Roomba Anatomy

Virtual Wall Sensor

Cleaning Pattern
Roomba is a robot that cleans differently than the way most people clean their floors. Roomba uses its robot intelligence to efficiently clean the whole floor, under and around furniture and along walls. Roomba calculates the optimal cleaning path as it cleans and determines when to use its various cleaning behaviors: Spiraling: Roomba uses a spiral motion to clean a concentrated area.

Handle

Bin Release

Battery Charger Socket

Buttons and Lights (Models 510 - 545)
Spot Cleaning Button Dirt Detect
Buttons and Lights (Models 550 and above)

Scheduling interface

Wall Following: Roomba uses this technique to clean the full perimeter of the room and navigate around furniture and obstacles. Room Crossing: Roomba criss-crosses the room to ensure full cleaning coverage. Dirt Detection: When Roomba senses dirt, the blue Dirt Detect light is lit and Roomba cleans more intensely in that area.

Dock/Demo Button

Clean/Power Button
Cleaning Modes: While cleaning, Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately.

Brush Bearings

Bottom View
Cliff Sensor Openings Edge-Cleaning Side Brush Contact Points for Home Base Flexible Brush Main Brush Brush Guard Brush Caps
Spot Mode: Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started, intensely cleaning a localized area.

Removable Caster Wheel

TIP: oomba takes approximately 45 minutes to clean an average room and R will pass over the same area of the floor multiple times to ensure total floor coverage. TIP: or fastest cleaning and best performance, clear your floor of clutter and F use a Virtual Wall to confine Roomba to one room.

Replaceable Squeegee

Dirt Detect Sensor
Brush Guard Release Tabs (yellow)

Cleaning System

Roomba features a patented 3-stage cleaning system.

Cleaning Modes

Roomba will clean based on the cleaning mode you select. Roomba has three cleaning modes.

Clean Mode (all models)

Roomba automatically calculates the room size and adjusts its cleaning time appropriately.

Spot Mode (all models)

Filter
Roomba will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started, intensely cleaning a localized area.

Scheduled Cleaning Mode (Models 550 and above)
Side brush sweeps 1 along edge of walls and into corners. Two 2 counterrotating brushes scoop up dirt, hair and debris into the bin. Powerful vacuum picks up the 3 remaining fine particles, dirt, and hair. The filter traps dust and small particles.
When a cleaning time is programmed, Roomba enters scheduled cleaning mode. When Roomba is scheduled to clean, it will occasionally flash its next scheduled cleaning time to indicate it is scheduled. At the specified time, Roobma leaves its Home Base, cleans, and then returns to the Home Base to recharge when its done.
TIP: hen using Roomba With Virtual Wall Lighthouses, Roomba will clean W for approximately 35 minutes per room.

Floor Surfaces

Roomba works on wood, carpet, tile, vinyl and linoleum, and will automatically adjust to different floor types.
Battery Storage and Charging
Roomba is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. Roombas battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary.

Charging Roomba

Charge Roomba in one of two ways:
To extend the battery life, iRobot recommends always storing Roomba plugged in. For more details on how to maintain Roombas battery life, visit www.irobot.com.
Tip: If Roombas battery is warm, Roomba will wait for the battery to cool down before beginning a charge cycle. TIP: hen Roomba is on the Home Base, always make sure that the Home Base W Power and Docked lights are on.
Tip: For long term storage, iRobot recommends that the battery be fully charged and then removed from the robot and stored in a cool, dry place.
Roomba uses the Clean button light to indicate that it is charging. Use this chart to determine the status of the battery:

Cleaning Time

You should fully charge Roombas battery before each cleaning cycle. When fully charged, Roombas battery will last for at least one full clean cycle.
Clean button light Red Amber pulsing Green solid Amber flashing What it means Battery empty Charging Fully charged 16 hour refresh charge

16 Hour Refresh Charge

When charging for the first time, or if Roomba has been left off the charger for a long time, Roomba will initiate a special 16-hour charge cycle. This extended charge refreshes Roombas battery and extends the life of the battery. Roombas clean light will pulse quickly during the 16 hour refresh charge.
TIP: For best performance, always store Roombas battery in Roomba with Roomba plugged in or on the Home Base. Charge Roombas battery overnight for the first charge.

Clean Button Light

(included with models 510 - 530)

Virtual Walls

Virtual Wall Lighthouses

(models 535 and above)

The iRobot Roomba Virtual Walls create an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross. The Virtual Walls can be set to block an area ranging from zero to eight feet long. The Virtual Wall beam is keyhole shaped. A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Virtual Wall and a larger cone-shaped section blocks off areas of your home where you dont want Roomba to go.
Virtual Wall Lighthouses help Roomba navigate around your home, help Roomba find the Home Base, and allow Roomba to clean one room before starting the next. In Virtual Wall mode, they simply keep Roomba cleaning where you want it and out of off-limit areas.
TIP: irtual Wall Lighthouses turn on and off automatically with Roomba. When V they are on, a light will illuminate on the top of theVirtual Wall Lighthouse.

Lighthouse

Mode Selector

Virtual Wall

Battery Installation The Virtual Wall requires 2 D batteries and automatically shuts off after 135 minutes. If the power light blinks green, the batteries will soon need replacement. Range Adjustment Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier. A higher range will drain the battery faster.
Use the mode selector to set the Virtual Wall Lighthouse in Virtual Wall or Lighthouse mode.
Battery Door D Alkaline Batteries

(not included)

C Alkaline Batteries

0-3 4-7 8+

Distance
TIP: Use the Virtual Walls to block doorways or to keep Roomba away from cords. Confining Roomba to a single room will accelerate cleaning. TIP: For best performance, place the Virtual Wall on the outside of the doorway you wish to block. Set the Virtual Wall to the shortest setting possible to extend battery life.

0m-1 1-5m 3m+

Virtual Wall Lighthouses indicate that their battery is low by flashing the power light repeatedly.
Additional Virtual Walls may be purchased at www.irobot.com Virtual Walls are compatible with all 500 Series Roomba vacuuming robots. 12 13

Lighthouse Mode

Virtual Wall Mode
In Lighthouse mode, the Virtual Wall Lighthouse helps Roomba navigate around your home and allows Roomba to clean room-to-room. Place lighthouses in the doorway between two rooms. Roomba will clean the room it starts in, navigate to the next room, and then clean the second room. When Roomba has completed cleaning, it will use the lighthouses to navigate back to the home base.
In Virtual Wall mode, the Lighthouse creates an invisible barrier that Roomba will not cross. Use the slider bar to adjust the length of the barrier. A higher range will drain the battery faster.
Place lighthouses in the center of the door frame

Range Setector

0-1.5m 1.5-3m 3m+

Lighthouse Home Base

In Virtual Wall mode, the Lighthouse blocks an area ranging from zero to eight feet long. A small halo prevents Roomba from bumping into the Lighthouse and a larger cone-shaped area blocks off areas of your home where you dont want Roomba to go.
TIP: Use Virtual Wall Lighthouses in Virtual Wall mode to block doorways or to keep Roomba out of off-limit areas.

Room 1

Room 2
Start Roomba here With two Virtual Wall Lighthouses in lighthouse mode, Roomba will clean Room 1 for approximately 35 minutes, then clean Rooms 2 and 3 for 35 minutes each, and then return to the Home Base. Room 3
TIP: In Virtual Wall mode, iRobot recommends setting up the Virtual Wall Lighthouse behind the door jam as shown on pg. 12.
Additional Virtual Wall Lighthouses may be purchased at www.irobot.com. Virtual Wall Lighthouses are compatible with models 535 and above.
Scheduling Roomba (models 550 and above)

Setting the Time

You must set the time before scheduling Roomba to clean.

1 Press and hold CLOCK

To delete a schedule
P ress and hold SCHEDULE button to cycle through Roombas scheduled cleaning times. cleaning time youd like to delete, press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time. Roomba will beep to indicate the schedule has been deleted.
While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY 2
While holding CLOCK, use the DAY, HOUR, and 2 MINUTE buttons to set the correct time. Release CLOCK. Roomba will beep to indicate 3 that the time has been set.
When Roomba is displaying the scheduled 3

Release SCHEDULE 4

Setting a Schedule
You can schedule Roomba to clean once per day, up to seven times per week. You must set the time before setting a schedule. To set a schedule:
1 Press and hold SCHEDULE

To change a schedule

Press and hold SCHEDULE button to cycle through Roombas scheduled cleaning times. cleaning time youd like to change, press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to change the scheduled cleaning time.
While holding SCHEDULE, use the DAY, HOUR, 2 and MINUTE buttons to set the schedule. Release SCHEDULE. Roomba will beep to 3 indicate that the schedule has been set.
Viewing and deleting schedules
To view Roombas scheduled cleaning times:
Release SCHEDULE. Roomba will beep to 4 confirm that the schedule has been changed.
button to cycle through Roombas scheduled cleaning times. Models 535 through 560 may also be scheduled with the Wireless Command Center (sold separately).

Release SCHEDULE 3

Home Base
Roomba returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return. Always keep the Home Base plugged in. When Roomba is on the Home Base, the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Roomba is charging.

Wireless Command Center

The Wireless Command Center is compatible with models 535 and above only. The Wireless Command Center lets you conveniently control Roombas functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off, schedule Roomba to clean and steer Roomba around your room without bending down.

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.

Home Base Table

Stairs
To schedule Roomba to clean, use the buttons on the Wireless Command Center as if they were on the robot itself. See page 15 for details on setting Roombas clock and setting, changing and deleting schedules. Before using your Wireless Command Center for the first time, install 4 AA batteries.

Area Rug

To manually dock Roomba, place it within five feet of the Home Base and press DOCK.
All Wireless Command Centers are setup to work exclusively with the Roomba they are packaged with. If you own a second Wireless Command Center or Roomba, visit www.irobot.com for details on setting up the Wireless Command Center with other Roombas. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series www.irobot.com 19

Maintenance

To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly:
1 Remove and empty 3 Clean Roombas brushes

Replaceable Modules

Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel and battery. To access Roombas replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of Roomba by removing the 4 screws on the bottom of Roomba and the side brush. Refer to the table below to determine the part number of each replaceable module.

Roombas bin

Press button and pull to remove bin
A. Remove brush guard by pulling both yellow tabs

2 Clean Roombas filter

compartment
A. lean or replace filter* C

Empty bin

B. emove brush caps and use scissors R to cut any hair wrapped around the brush. Use the Roomba cleaning tool to comb hair from brush.

Brush caps

Bottom cover Left wheel module Right wheel module Cleaning head module
Side brush module Front caster wheel
B. lean filter C compartment
C. emove and clean hair and dirt from R Roombas brush bearings.

Brushes Brush bearings

Battery Vacuum bin module Chassis
*Replace filter every 2 months
Visit www.irobot.com for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance.

Replaceable cover

Tip: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every 3-5 cleaning cycles depending on the amount of hair, dirt, and debris in your environment. Tip: f you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin I and clean the brushes. E xcessive build up of hair in Roombas brushes and bearings can permanently damage Roomba. Inspect brush bearings regularly. D o not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings. If you misplace Roombas brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings.
Part Name Side brush module Right wheel module Left wheel module Cleaning head module Vacuum bin module Battery Front caster wheel Part Number 18103

Troubleshooting

Roomba will tell you something is wrong with a two-tone uh-oh sound. A narrated voice will tell you there is an issue when you try to start a cleaning cycle.
If you are having a problem that you cannot solve by referring to Roombas troubleshooting interface, refer to the table below.
Problem Roombas power light will not illuminate Roomba is not picking up debris Roomba does not charge on the home base Likely cause Roombas battery has extremely low power Roombas dust bin and filter are full Power supply is not plugged in correctly Roomba is not seated correctly on the Home Base What to do Charge Roomba for at least 16 hours. Empty Roombas bin and clean Roombas filter. Clean Roombas brushes. (see pg. 20) Ensure that the power supply is correctly connected to the wall and to the Home Base. Pick-up and place Roomba on the Home Base. Confirm that both the Power and docked lights illuminate.

Refer to the chart below to resolve Roombas problem.
If the problem is not resolved, visit www.irobot.com/support.
Roomba says Remove and clean Roombas front wheel
Likely cause The front wheel is stuck
Inspect and clean Roombas cliff sensors Inspect and clean Roombas drive wheel(s)
Roombas cliff sensors are dirty A drive wheel is stuck
What to do Roomba is stuck or something is wrapped around the front wheel. Remove and clean hair and debris from Roombas front wheel. Wipe off Roombas cliff sensors with a dry cloth. Roomba is stuck or something is wrapped around a drive wheel. Clean Roombas wheels, push them in and out and confirm that they turn freely. Turn over Roomba. Remove and clean Roombas brushes. (see pg. 20) Turn Roomba over and clean the side brush. Remove the sidebrush with a screwdriver to thoroughly clean it. Contact iRobot Customer Support. Contact iRobot Customer Support.
Please remove and clean Roombas brushes Please clean Roombas side brush Charging Errors 1-10 Error 1-10
The main brushes cannot turn The side brush cannot turn Roomba has a charging error Roomba has an unspecified error

iRobot Customer Care

If you have questions or comments about Roomba, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. Please visit our web site at www.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, or information about accessories and other iRobot products. We would like to hear from you. Should you still need assistance: Visit the iRobot support web site at www.irobot.com/support Call our customer care representatives at 877.855.8593
Important Safety Instructions
C AUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS OF ROOMBA, ITS BATTERY OR THE CHARGER. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING STANDARD U.S. (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY.
Always exercise caution when operating your Roomba. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your Roomba:
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings on Roomba, battery, charger and in owners manual. Follow all operating and use instructions. Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.

iRobot Customer Care Hours:
Monday Friday 9AM 7PM Eastern Time Saturday 9AM 6PM Eastern Time

ROOMBA USE RESTRICTIONS

Roomba is for indoor use only. oomba is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be R supervised when Roomba is cleaning. Clean with a dry cloth only. Do not pour or spray water onto Roomba. Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking. Do not use this device to pick up spills of bleach, paint, or other chemicals, or anything wet. 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, there is a chance an object could tumble off a table or shelf. 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 before long-term storage or transportation.
ROOMBA BATTERY AND CHARGING
Charge using a standard U.S. (120V AC) outlet only. Product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device. Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug. Charge indoors only. Roombas power supply may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms. Never handle chargers with wet hands. Always disconnect Roomba from the charger before cleaning.
Get iRobot accessories at: 800.727.9077 or visit store.irobot.com
*See registration card for details. Pricing and availability subject to change. Shipping and handling not included.
2007 iRobot Corporation, 63 South Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. All rights reserved. iRobot, Virtual Wall and Roomba are registered trademarks of iRobot Corporation. Home Base, Dirt Detect and Lighthouse are trademarks of iRobot Corporation. U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,594,844; 6,690,134; 6,883,201; 6,809,490; 6,956,348; 7,155,308; 7,173,391. Other patents pending. 097.06

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