Neato Robotics Botvac Manual page 3

Neato Botvac Battery Replacement and Optimization
STEP 1 - Install the New Battery
• Locate the two screws securing the battery door on the underside of your
Neato robot and remove using a hand held Phillips head screwdriver.
• Press the clip with your finger to release and remove the old battery.
• Replace with the new battery and plug the battery connector in firmly until
you feel it click into place, making sure that it is aligned properly and the
connector shapes match up. Make sure that the battery is facing the proper
direction, allowing the battery door to close properly.
• Place the battery door back on the Neato, secure with the screws and turn
the robot back over.
STEP 2 - Reset the Newly Installed Battery (IMPORTANT!)
• Press the CLEAN HOUSE button to power on.
• On the Neato LCD screen, select MENU.
• Navigate to SUPPORT and press SELECT.
• Scroll down to the NEW BATTERY prompt and press SELECT.
• Thank You will appear on the LCD screen.
• Press the BACK button  twice to return to the home screen.
STEP 3 - Condition the Newly Installed Battery (IMPORTANT!)
In order to get the best performance from your robot and battery, it is essen-
tial to "condition" the battery by running THREE FULL CLEANING CYCLES,
which means fully charging and fully depleting the battery three times in
succession. Note: If you do not condition your battery, your robot will not
perform at full capacity, so please take the time to do so.
Here's how:
Cycle 1: • Charge your Neato on the charge base for at least 3-5 hours.
• Press the CLEAN HOUSE Button and continuously run the robot until the
LCD screen shows "Low battery." NOTE: you may need to press the CLEAN
HOUSE button multiple times until you see the "Low battery" message on
your LCD screen. Do NOT let the robot recharge before you see the "Low
battery" message.
Cycle 2: • Charge the robot fully again.
• Press the CLEAN HOUSE button and run continuously until the LCD screen
shows "Low battery."
Cycle 3: • Charge the robot fully again (3rd time).
• Press the CLEAN HOUSE button and run continuously until the LCD screen
shows "Low battery."
Your robot battery is now conditioned and optimized for maximum runtime.
You can now charge and run your Neato normally.
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