Neato Robotics Botvac User Manual
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Neato Botvac
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  • Page 1 Neato Botvac ™ Let it run. Your work is done. Neato Botvac User Manual ™...
  • Page 2 If you can’t wait to get your robot working for you, just skip ahead to the “Getting Started Guide” that is included with your Neato Botvac. It has the essentials to get you up and running right away. If you want to become well-acquainted with your new robot friend, you can spend some time with this User Manual and learn all about your new robot.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information........4 1. How Botvac Works.
  • Page 4 • Do not change the contacts. substances. • Never carry the charge base by the power cord. • Do not continue to operate the robot if the device itself or the power cord is damaged. ™ ™ Neato Botvac User Manual Neato Botvac User Manual...
  • Page 5 • Never use the robot without the filter. This will damage the motor and shorten the life of the robot. • To charge the robot, only use the power cord and charge base included in the box. ™ ™ Neato Botvac User Manual Neato Botvac User Manual...
  • Page 6: Works

    This enables Botvac to create detailed and accurate maps of its environment and methodically • The device complies with the safety requirements of...
  • Page 7: Neato Botvac™ Anatomy

    Charge it when you aren’t using it to ensure it is ready to clean and to maintain the batteries. Tip! Set Cleaning Boundaries Your Botvac will clean everywhere it can reach. If you want to TOP VIEW keep it from a certain area, just put down boundary markers. It will clean up to the boundary markers but will not cross over them.
  • Page 8 19 Metal Charge Plates (2) 11 Side Brush 16 Wheels 20 Insert power cord securely into the charge base 12 Drop Sensor Windows 17 Charging Contacts 13 Battery Cover 18 Blower Vents ™ ™ Neato Botvac User Manual Neato Botvac User Manual...
  • Page 9: Controls

    Charging, battery not fully charged, can clean. BUTTONS BLINKING AMBER Charging, can’t clean yet. CLEAN Spot SOLID AMBER PAUSE Cleaning Error, see message on screen. WAKE UP CLEAN House PAUSE Cleaning ™ ™ Neato Botvac User Manual Neato Botvac User Manual...
  • Page 10 L a n g u a g e i s : S u n d a y E n g l i s h E N T E R ™ ™ Neato Botvac User Manual Neato Botvac User Manual...
  • Page 11: Cleaning

    E N T E R IMPORTANT! To start cleaning, the LED around the right S e t M i n u t e s button must be green or blinking green and Botvac must Use SCROLL button to Set Minutes be turned on.
  • Page 12 Botvac is CLEANING Spot. Once it recharges Botvac will go back out and resume cleaning where it left off. Botvac will do a maximum of three cleaning runs Botvac will scan the area, turn right and two recharges between the cleaning runs. After the third and do a boundary cleaning of a cleaning run it will dock at its charge base and recharge.
  • Page 13: Boundary Markers

    Move or cover pet bowls and plant trays. Kitchen Boundary Tip! To keep your Botvac out of places you don’t want it to Marker go, set down boundary markers included in the package. Sometimes it’s helpful to tape them down to hold them in Contained Room place.
  • Page 14: Scheduling

    You can schedule Botvac to clean your house once every day. To make sure Botvac cleans your whole house keep it on its charge base. If its battery runs low it will come back to the charge...
  • Page 15 S e t S t a r t H o u r Press the SELECT button to select the hour. Advance the hour so you Tip! If your battery runs very low, the Botvac will lose its choose am/pm correctly. clock setting. Use the menus to reset the time and day...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    To clean the brush, follow these CLEANING THE FILTER steps: For optimal performance, empty the Botvac dirt bin and clean the 1. Turn your Botvac upside down. filter after every use. 2. Place your fingers under the brush guard in front of the wheels and pull up gently under the brush guard until it pops out.
  • Page 17 Standard Surface area = 13.1 in / 85 cm CLEANING THE TOP OF YOUR BOTVAC Filter Clean the top of your Botvac periodically with a damp cloth. High- Surface area = 84.7 in / 547 cm Performance Captures particles down to Make sure there is no dirt accumulated under the Laser Cover.
  • Page 18: Batteries And Charging

    BATTERIES AND CHARGE BASE Choose a wall outlet that has a 3’ (1 m) clearance on both sides and in front of the charge base. This helps your Botvac find its charge base. BATTERY SWITCH Botvac is shipped from the factory with the battery switch in the OFF position to extend battery life.
  • Page 19 – affect their longevity. Here are some tips to optimize your battery. • Botvac is new • Keep Botvac on its charge base when not in use – out of • The batteries are new sunlight and heat, and on a flat surface. Make sure the charge base is located in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight • You updated the software...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    These screens are temporary and can Higher temperatures also affect battery life. It is recommended be turned off by pressing “OKAY”. you try to place your Botvac in a cool, shaded part of your home to reduce heat. What the screen says What it means...
  • Page 21 Neato p r e s s O K A Y Error messages require your attention before Botvac can Customer Care. Go to t o c o n t i n u e . proceed. The LEDs will change to red to notify you that there is neatorobotics.com...
  • Page 22 ( 0 0 0 8 ) for additional for additional information. information. Botvac needs to be If issue persists, P l e a s e c o n t a c t inspected for errors. please contact Neato C u s t o m e r Customer Care.
  • Page 23 Botvac is trying to Give the robot a The robot cannot Remove your robot P l e a s e w a i t I c a n ’ t locate itself in the moment to orient shutdown while it...
  • Page 24 Botvac was picked up. Place the robot back t o m y b a s e . P l e a s e on the floor.
  • Page 25 • The laser is blocked. (e.g., obstacles, • It is having difficulty tangled in cords, Botvac docked to the Ensure the charge P l e a s e c h e c k navigating the floor. robot is not flat on charge base but can’t...
  • Page 26: Neato Customer Care And Product Registration

    NEATO CUSTOMER CARE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION Visit www.neatorobotics.com and click on the Support. Register your Neato Botvac to stay up to date on software releases and new product information. Find more helpful information, including frequently asked questions, and tips and tricks for optimal operation.
  • Page 27 Neato Robotics, Inc. 8100 Jarvis Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 USA P/N: 500-XXXX Rev 1.0...

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