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OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING ROBOT Before using, please carefully read the Safety Precautions pages to allow for safe operation of the product. After reading the operation manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location. VR1027R www.lg.com...
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FEATURES Images of the ceiling and floor are obtained from the sensors of the upper and lower cameras, and through this, the location of HOM-BOT will be confirmed, therefore, elaborate cleaning can be accomplished for every part of the room. Camera sensor (upper, lower section) As the height of the HOM-BOT HOM-BOT is low (90mm), even the underside...
CONTENTS BEFORE USING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Safety Precautions 28~30 Troubleshooting Included with Product Before You Call for Service Parts Descriptions Button Functions REFERENCE ITEMS Display Status Information Product Specifications Before You Start 33~34 Open Source Software Notice Overview HOW TO USE How to Install the Home Station How to Turn the Power Supply On and Off.
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Doing so can cause fire or product failure. electric shock, fire or product failure. If the power cord is broken, do not plug it in. Take the product to an LG Electronics Authorised service repairer. Do not place the home station Always use a dedicated outlet.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Do not allow children or pets to play Do not touch the power plug with with or rest upon the HOM-BOT at wet hands. any time. Do not use the HOM-BOT Doing so can cause electric shock. while an object is hanging from it.
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HOM- BOT. If liquids get inside of the HOM-BOT, turn off the power supply and contact an LG Electronics sales agent or customer care center. If the floor is wet or has wet spots, wipe them up before using the HOM- BOT.
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Before using, please carefully read the Safety Precautions pages to allow for Manual cleaning Spot cleaning safe operation of the product. After reading the operation manual, please keep it in an easily accessible location. VR5902LVM www.lg.com Quick guide Dust bin filter (spare) Operation manual Brush for cleaning Ultra microfiber mop...
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PARTS DESCRIPTION - HOM-BOT Plan view Manipulation button Dust bin cover button Dust bin cover State indication lamp Upper camera sensor Detecting sensor of home station & receiving sensor of remote controller Front view Ultrasonic sensor Obstacle detecting sensor window Rear view Ventilation port Bottom view...
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PART DESCRIPTION – HOME STATION / DUST BIN Home station Power lamp Charging terminal Reset button Power cord fixing groove Dust bin Dust bin handle Dust bin cover Suction port cover Sponge filter Dust bin cover opening button HEPA filter Figures can be different from actual objects.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS – HOM-BOT • Use the TIMER button to start cleaning after a set amount of time has elapsed. • The timer can be set from 1 to 12 hours. TIMER • The timer button only works when the HOM-BOT is attached to the home station. Always attach HOM-BOT to the home station when setting the timer function •...
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS – REMOTE CONTROL Charging Start The HOM-BOT will start cleaning The HOM-BOT will move to the home station for charging. Directional button Stop The HOM-BOT will move as If the HOM-BOT is in operation it desired by the user: to front, will be stopped.
DISPLAY STATUS INFORMATION Spot cleaning • Indicates when the HOM-BOT is in spot cleaning mode. (page 19) Battery and timer hour indication Spatial expansion cleaning • When in Stand by without any • Indicates when the HOM-BOT is in timer setting, the remaining battery spatial expansion cleaning mode.
BEFORE YOU START Check these items before cleaning • Do not use this device in a room where a child is left alone. The child could be injured. • Remove fragile or unnecessary objects from the room to be cleaned. Especially, remove expensive ceramics and valuables from the floor.
OVERVIEW Install the home station. (page 13) Insert the power cord plug into an outlet and locate the station against a wall. If power is not supplied to the home station, the HOM-BOT will not charge. Turn on the power supply of the HOM-BOT. (page 14) Turn on the power switch located on the bottom of the HOM-BOT and press the upper START/STOP button to turn on the power supply.
• Do not operate the Home Station if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working prop- erly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. To avoid any electrical hazard, the cord must be replaced by LG Electronics, or a qualified service person.
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HOW TO TURN THE HOM-BOT POWER SUPPLY ON & OFF Turning on the main power supply To turn the power supply on, turn the HOM-BOT upside down on a smooth/soft surface and check whether the main power supply switch is turned on. If the main power supply switch is turned off, turn on the switch.
HOW TO START AND STOP CLEANING Using the buttons on the HOM-BOT After the HOM-BOT is turned on, press the START/STOP button to begin cleaning. A melody will sound and cleaning will begin. Press the START/STOP button during the cleaning cycle to stop cleaning. ※...
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY Automatic charging The HOM-BOT returns to the home station at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. ※ In the event that the unit returns to the Home Station due to a low battery, cleaning will be started, after the charging, from the near- est place of the area which has not been cleaned before.
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HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY Remaining Battery Charge Indicator The remaining battery charge can be confirmed from the charge indication lights, which will indicate charge as follows: • During charging, the charge remaining indication lights will flicker. • When charging is completed at the home station, only the battery icon will illuminate to save power. •...
CLEANING MODES Zigzag cleaning 수동 청소 With zigzag cleaning, total inside of the house will be cleaned with the repetition of zigzag traveling. If rapid cleaning is desired, use the zigzag cleaning. When pressing ‘ZIGZAG’ button of remote controller, zigzag cleaning will be started while zigzag cleaning icon is indicated at the state indication lamp.
AUXILIARY CLEANING MODES Manual cleaning This method of cleaning involves manually moving the HOM-BOT by pressing the directional (arrow) buttons on the remote control. The interior space will be cleaned by the HOM-BOT as it is being moved to the front, rear, or rotated to the left and right side according to the input of the directional buttons.
TIMER CLEANING Set the timer to schedule the cleaning and begin in 1-12 hours. 1. By pressing the TIMER button on the re- mote control or the HOM-BOT, a clean- ing start can be scheduled. 2. Adjust the time as much as desired by mul- tiple presses of the TIMER button.
MOP CLEANING By attaching the ultra microfiber mop, you can ef- Ultra microfiber mop fectively use the HOM-BOT to remove dust. Mop plate When the mop plate is attached, the HOM-BOT will not climb on to carpets or over thresholds, in order to prevent transferring dirt from the mop.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN If the dust bin is full, suction power can be weakened. Clean the dust bin before and after each cleaning ses- sion. Clean the dust bin using the following sequence: 1. Open the dust bin cover by pressing the PUSH button on the HOM-BOT.
CLEANING THE DUST BIN FILTER The dust bin filters are comprised of the HEPA filter and the sponge filter. Clean the HEPA filter and the sponge filter according to the following sequence: 1. Separate the HEPA filter and the inside sponge filter by removing the HEPA filter (as shown).
CLEANING THE BRUSH The brush, located on the bottom of the HOM-BOT, helps with the suction of foreign objects. Perform the fol- lowing steps to clean the brush: Lay a smooth cloth on the floor. Separate the cover by press- Wearing gloves turn the brush Turn the HOM-BOT over and ing the fixing hook and pulling...
CLEANING THE SENSOR/CHARGING TERMINAL There are sensors on the HOM-BOT that can detect obstacles, stairways and the home station for charging the battery. In order to maintain the performance of the HOM-BOT, regularly clean the sensors and charging terminal as follows: 1.
CLEANING THE SIDE BRUSH Foreign objects/materials such as hair can easily adhere to the side brush. Remove such materials at least once a week. If excessive amounts of foreign materials are stuck to the brush, there is a risk of damage to the brushes. If the floor is rough or wall skirtings are frequently cleaned, the side brush may bend or become damaged.
3. Use the mop only after allowing it to dry completely in a sunny, well-ventilated area. • To avoid product malfunction, only use the ultra microfiber mop provided with the HOM-BOT. • Additional microfiber mops can be purchased by visiting a nearby LG Electronics service center.
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TROUBLESHOOTING When the voice, "Veuillez vérifier les roues.", is announced. If the unit becomes stuck or suspended and the wheels do not allow the unit move, the voice, “Please check the wheels”, will be announced. • Is a wheel trapped in the front door, balcony, stairway, etc? ▶...
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TROUBLESHOOTING When the voice, “Veuillez vérifier le bac à poussière.", is announced When an abnormality is detected with the dust bin, the voice, “Please check the dust bin”, is announced. • Is the dust bin fitted correctly? ▶ Open the dust bin cover, and if check if the dust bin is actually fitted. the unit will not operate without the dust bin.
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TROUBLESHOOTING When you hear “Veuillez vérifier la brosse. ” When the HOM-BOT detects that the brush is not functioning properly, you will hear the message “Please check the brush. ” Lay a smooth cloth on the floor, overturn the HOM-BOT, and place it on the cloth. •...
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Confirm before reporting the failure of HOM-BOT. Problem Solutions (Reference page) ▶ Confirm that the power switch is turned on. (page 14) The HOM-BOT will not activate. ▶ Confirm that the battery has been charged. (page 17) ▶...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item/model LG HOM-BOT VR1027R Φ 360 mm X 90 mm External dimension Weight 3.2 kg Power consumption 18 W Battery (fully charged) DC 16.8 V Maximum Traveling Velocity 350 mm/sec Use time Approx. 75 minutes (1 time charging)
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LG Electronics at: opensource@lge.com This offer is valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by LG Electronics. You can obtain a copy of the GPLv2.0, LGPLv2.1 licenses from http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html,...
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REFERENCE ITEMS This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall the Intel Corporation or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services;...
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