Table of Contents Welcome!.................................5 Anatomy of Your CLEAN-11 XV Vacuum ..............6 Important Safety Instructions ................. 10 Likes and Dislikes ..................11 Using the Neato XV-11 Vacuum.......................15 Using the Charging Base................16 Charging without the Charging Base ..............19 Charging Status ..................
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Turning off Your Vacuum ................35 Emptying the Dirt Bin................... 36 Boundary Markers ..................38 Using boundary markers................38 Communicating with Your CLEAN-11 XV ............39 LCD Feedback Messages ................40 Filters ..................... 42 Customer Support ............................43 One Year Warranty (Domestic Use) ..............44 Compliance Information ................
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Anatomy of Your CLEAN-11 XV Vacuum Room Positioning System (RPS) —the robot’s “eye” Control panel (see next page) Start dirt bin button handle (grasp in direction dirt bin eject of arrow) bumper Top view CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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LCD screen Buttons: Down Back softkey Start button status light Control panel CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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(2) this device must accept any interference brush guard received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. wheel release wheel battery doors information label Bottom view charging power port contact points Back View CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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Charging base (external view) cable wrap pegs power cable Charging base (internal view) CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. Refer all non-routine servicing to Neato Robotics. The robotic vacuum cleaner shall only be charged using the included power adaptor or charging base.
Likes and Dislikes There are just a few things to remember that will keep your CLEAN-11 XV vacuum happy and successful in your home: Likes Dislikes POWER. Charge it when you aren't using WATER, CHEMICALS, or OTHER MOLD it to ensure that every time you need it, PRODUCING FLUIDS.
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GROOMING. Because it's down in the dirt COLD. Exposing your Neato Robotics all day long, your CLEAN-11 XV vacuum vacuum to freezing temperatures may can get a little grungy. After a while, cause permanent damage, and possibly give it a once over to ensure wheels and hurt its feelings.
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CLEAN-11 XV vacuum cleaning smarts 1- Rectangular front design allows vacuuming close to walls and into corners. 2- Low profile allows cleaning under furniture. 3- Always vacuums in straight lines. 4 & 5- Cleans closely around obstacles. 6- Automatic doorway recognition ensures complete cleaning of room before moving on to the next.
Using the CLEAN-11 XV Vacuum The CLEAN-11 XV vacuum is ready to start cleaning as soon as you charge up its battery. •To charge the battery, see Using the Charging Base on page 16 or Charging without the Charging Base on page 19.
Using the Charging Base Using the Charging Base The CLEAN-11 XV vacuum has a preinstalled Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery that has to be fully charged before you can use it for the first time. You can use the charging base to charge it as described in the steps below, or plug the charging cable into the vacuum’s power port as described in Charging without the...
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Using the Charging Base Giving the vacuum a clear path to its charger CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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Using the Charging Base 2 Place the CLEAN-11 XV vacuum’s curved edge up against the charging base so that the charging base's contact points make contact with the vacuum’s charging contact points. The status light turns on to show you it is charging.
1 Press the release button to open the back of the charging base and remove the power adapter and cables. Connect the round connector into the power port on the CLEAN-11 XV and the other end into a three-prong wall outlet as shown below. CLEAN-11 XV charging directly from wall outlet...
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Then extend the cable out of the side of the charging base and plug it into a three-prong wall outlet. cable wrap pegs power cable Charging base (internal view) CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
Communicating with Your CLEAN-11 XV Vacuum on page 39) Optimal Charging For optimal performance, we recommend that you charge your CLEAN-11 XV on the charging base whenever it is not cleaning. Not only will this make sure the vacuum will be ready for upcoming cleaning tasks, but it also ensures longer battery life.
Cleaning Mode Cleaning Mode Your CLEAN-11 XV vacuum cleans using its powerful vacuum. Just press the START button and it will vacuum your floors, cleaning them one room at a time and then moving on to clean the next room. It will clean as many rooms as it can on one battery charge.
Quick-Start Your Robotic Vacuum Quick-Start Your Robotic Vacuum The CLEAN-11 XV works best when it performs regularly scheduled cleanings (see Scheduling a Cleaning on page 28), but you can quick-start the vacuum for immediate cleaning any time. To start the CLEAN-11 XV : 1 Charge the vacuum (see Using the Charging Base on page 16).
The button (called a soft key) below the screen performs the action shown above it on the screen (in this case, MENU, which opens the main menu). CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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Using this screen, you can: •Set the clock of the CLEAN-11 XV (see page 26) •Program the CLEAN-11 XV to clean on a scheduled basis (see page 28) •Get feedback from the vacuum on how it is doing and where it might need some help (see page 39) •Pause the vacuum (see page 34)
Set Clock and then press SELECT. Use the arrow Use up and down buttons to select arrows to select either 12-Hour the current day Clock or 24-Hour of the week and Clock and then press ENTER. press SELECT. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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ENTER. minute and press Cycle through the ENTER. hours to select AM or PM. The current day and time are shown. Press the Back button make corrections; otherwise press SAVE. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
Schedule and then press SELECT. Use the arrow Use the arrow buttons to select buttons to select Set or Change the day you want and then press your vacuum to SELECT. clean and press SELECT. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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Future cleanings will occur at the times and dates you selected. At each scheduled time, the CLEAN-11 XV will come off of the charging base and start its scheduled cleaning. When finished cleaning, the vacuum returns to the charging base to recharge. If the battery runs low during the scheduled cleaning, the vacuum returns to its base, recharges, then returns one more time to clean where it left off.
To Get the Most of Scheduled Cleanings If you are not using the charging base, you will need to put the CLEAN-11 XV out and it will start its scheduled cleaning when that is the actual time and day of the week.
•Clean a specific high-traffic area on a regular basis. For example, you could set up a schedule to clean your combination kitchen/family room floor once a week at 10 a.m. Using your charging base in the kitchen, the CLEAN-11 XV comes off its charging base, cleans the room, and returns to the charging base.
Removing a Scheduled Cleaning Removing a Scheduled Cleaning If you need to remove a previously-scheduled cleaning, follow these steps. Press MENU. Press the arrow buttons to select Schedule and then press SELECT. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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SELECT. remove and then press SELECT. Press DELETE to A confirmation confirm deletion. message verifies Use the Back the scheduled cleaning that you button if you removed. made a mistake. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
Pausing a Cleaning Pausing a Cleaning If at any time you want to pause a cleaning, press any button on the CLEAN-11 XV and the vacuum will offer you a PAUSE menu. From the PAUSE menu, press the down arrows to make the vacuum: •Pause its current cleaning...
Turning off Your Vacuum Turning off Your Vacuum If you choose to, you can turn off all power to your CLEAN-11 XV . Note that this will delete your clock settings. To turn off your vacuum: 1 Select MENU from the LCD screen.
Emptying the Dirt Bin Emptying the Dirt Bin For optimal performance, empty the CLEAN-11 XV ’s dirt bin after every use. Remove the dirt bin. Remove the cover and filter. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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Tap the filter door and cover against the garbage can to get rid of any excess dirt. Replace the filter and dirt bin cover, then replace the dirt bin into the top of the CLEAN-11 XV . CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
To use the markers, simply lay the boundary marker across the floor from one wall to the opposite wall to block off an area. The CLEAN-11 XV will clean the floor on the side of the boundary marker that it is started on. Place the vacuum within the bounded area and press START.
When it’s charging, the status light around the START button will be GREEN to indicate your CLEAN-11 XV is ready for work. If the status light is AMBER, the CLEAN-11 XV needs some assistance before going to work. Just read the LCD control center screen to see what your vacuum needs assist- ance with.
Bumper Stuck Jiggle the bumper to loosen. Brush Slip Make sure all blades on the brush are in place and not worn down. Make sure the belt is on the end of the brush gear. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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When vacuum is initially connected to the base, the status light will light up to let you know the power is on. Battery at Minimum Place vacuum on charging base to charge. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
We also recommend changing your filter in your vacuum every 3 months (based on typical usage; if you use your vacuum more frequently, you may need to change your filter more often.) Your package includes extra filters. You can also purchase additional filters online http://www.robo-cleaner.net/ CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
Customer Support If you have any questions or comments, contact Neato Robotics, Inc. •Visit http://www.robo-cleaner.net/ for additional support, accessories, and frequently asked questions. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
Neato XV-11 Vacuum User’s Guide. Limited Warranty Neato Robotics, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that your Neato Robotics hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the length of time, identified on your product package and/or contained in your user documentation, from the date of purchase. You may also find this...
1916 Old Middlefield Way Suite A Mountain View, CA 94043 No service is allowed by the user. If there are any problems with the RPS laser distance sensor, the robot should be returned to the factory for any service or repair. CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
Low Voltage Equipment directive, and that the following standards have been applied: Low Voltage Directive: • EN 60335-1:2002 + A1 + A2 + A11 + A12 + A13 • IEC/EN 606335-2-2:2003 + A1 + A2 • EN 50366:2003 + A1 CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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Low Voltage Equipment directive has been compiled and is available for inspection by the relevant enforcement authorities. Details of these special measures and limitations to use are available on request. The mark was first applied in 2009. Ken Peters January 30, 2010 CLEAN-11 XV User’s Guide...
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The following designated product: EQUIPMENT: Robotic Vacuum MODEL NO.: CLEAN-11 XV is a Class B digital device that complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Disposal Notices If you ever dispose of your CLEAN-11 XV , follow these steps: 1 Unplug the CLEAN-11 XV from any power source, including removing it from charging base and removing the power adaptor plug from the Neato XV-11 power connector.
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