Owner's Guide
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Safety information
Important safety information
This owner’s guide includes information for Regulatory Model(s): Robot: RVG-Y1 | Dock: ADN-N1 | Battery: ABL-G | Robot
Radio Module: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury or damage, read and follow the safety precautions when setting up, using, and maintaining your robot.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Risk of electric shock For indoor use only Rated power output, d.c. Read operator’s manual General symbol for recycling
Risk of re
Class II equipment Rated power input, d.c.
Keep out of
reach ofchildren
Separate Supply Unit
Caution Class III equipment Rated power input, a.c. Battery Charger D.C. Connector Polarity
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WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
property damage.
GENERAL
WARNING
• This product comes with a region approved power supply cord and is
designed to be plugged into a standard household AC power outlet only.
Do not use any other power supply cord. For replacement cords, please
contact Customer Care to ensure proper selection of country specic
power supply cord.
• Do not disassemble or open this product other than instructed in
the Owner’s Guide. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualied service personnel.
• This appliance contains batteries that are only replaceable by
skilled persons.
• Risk of electric shock use indoors in dry location only.
• Do not handle this product with wet hands.
• This product is not a toy. Small children and pets should be supervised
when your robot is operating. Do not sit or stand on your robot or dock.
• Do not sit or stand on this product.
• Store and operate this product in room temperature environments only.
• Do not use unauthorized chargers. Use of an unauthorized charger
could cause the battery to generate heat, smoke, catch re, or explode.
• 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.
• If the room to be cleaned contains equipment, such as a stove, fan,
portable heater, or humidier, remove the equipment before operation.
There is a risk of injury, accident or malfunction if the robot comes in
contact with and pushes the equipment.
• Do not allow your robot or charging station to become wet.
• Clean cli sensors for buildup.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical outlets or gas
shut-o valves in the oor.
• Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything that is
burning or smoking.
• Be aware that the robot moves on its own. Take care when walking in the
area that the robot is operating in to avoid stepping on it.
• If the device passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance an
object could be pulled o a table or shelf. Before using this device, pick
up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds or curtains,
power cords, and any fragile objects. Extinguish candles. Shut o
portable heaters.
• Perform the required maintenance as per the Owner’s Guide to ensure
safe operation of the robot and charging station.
• If the robot is operating on a oor with stairs, please remove any clutter
from the top step.
NOTICE
• This robot is intended for dry oor use only. Do not use this device to pick
up spills. Do not allow your robot or dock to become wet.
• Do not place anything on top of your robot or charging station.
• The failure to maintain cleanliness of charger contacts could result in
loss of ability for the robot to charge the battery and the contacts to
become hot to the touch.
• Before running your robot on hard oors, please test your robot on a
small section of the hard oor to ensure that it is compatible. Using your
robot on a hard oor that is not compatible could result in damage
to your oor. Contact your hard oor manufacturer with questions on
compatibility.
• Before running your robot on carpets or rugs, ensure that the carpets or
rugs are compatible with the dual multi-surface rubber brushes on your
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robot, otherwise known as beater bars. Using your robot on a carpet
or rug that is not compatible could result in damage to your carpet
or rug. Contact your carpet or rug manufacturer with questions on
compatibility.
CHARGING STATION
WARNING
• If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not use a charging station with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord
or plug is damaged, it must be replaced.
• Always disconnect your robot from the charging station before cleaning
or maintaining it.
• Do not use the charging station as a step.
• Charge your robot only with the power supply provided. The provided
power supply delivers safety extra-low voltage corresponding to the
input marking on the robot which is required to maintain safe operation.
• To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensurethat the
charging station is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 metres) away from stairs.
• Do not allow liquids to get on or into the charging station.
NOTICE
• Product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of power
converters will immediately void the warranty.
• If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is recommended that
you use additional surge protection. Your charging station may be
protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms.
BATTERY
WARNING
• Do not open, crush, heat above 80°C (176°F) or incinerate. Follow the
Owner’s Guide instructions for proper use, maintenance, handling
and disposal.
• Do not short-circuit the Battery by allowing metal objects to contact the
battery terminals or by immersing it in liquid. Do not subject batteries to
mechanical shock.
• Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are
subject to stringent transportation regulations. If you need to post this
product (with the Battery included) for service, travel or any other reason,
you must refer to the Troubleshooting section of your Owner’s Guide or
contact Customer Care for postage instructions.
• Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs. Do not allow the
liquid to come into contact with skin or eyes. If contact has been made,
wash the aected area with large amounts of water and seek medical
advice. Place the Battery in a sealed plastic bag and recycle or dispose
of it safely according to local environmental regulations or return it to
your local authorised iRobot Service Center for disposal.
• Keep the battery pack clean and dry. Wipe the cell/battery terminals with
aclean dry cloth if they become dirty.
CAUTION
• Battery usage by children should be supervised. Seek medical advice
immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.
NOTICE
• The battery pack must be removed from the robot before recycling
or disposal.
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• To access the battery for recycling or disposal, loosen the two screws.
Remove the battery compartment cover and unplug the battery cable.
This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery must not be disposed
of with unsorted common municipal waste. As the end-user, it is your
responsibility to dispose of the end-of-life battery in your appliance in an
environmentally sensitive manner as follows:
(1) returning it to the distributor/dealer from whom you purchased the
product; or
(2) depositing it in a designated collection point.
The separate collection and recycling of end-of-life batteries at the time
of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and to ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information, please contact your local recycling oce or the
dealer from whom you originally purchased the product. Failure to properly
dispose of end-of-life batteries may result in the negative potential eects
on the environment and human health due to the substances in the
batteries and accumulators.
For battery recycling go to call2recycle.org or call 1-800-822-8837.
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Getting started
1 Position the Charging dock
Good Wi-Fi® Coverage
1.5 ft (0.5 m)
both sides
4 ft (1.2 m)
from stairs
4 ft (1.2 m) in front
NOTE: Position your Charging dock on hard surface ooring.Do
not place it in direct sunlight. Ensure the area around the dock or
Charging dock is free of clutter to improve docking performance.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of your robot falling down stairs, ensure
that your Charging dock is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away
from stairs.
2 Plug in the Charging dock
Plug the power cord into the Charging dock, then into the wall. Wrap the cord
back so it won’t get in the way of the robot as it comes and goes.
3 Install the Edge Sweeping Brush
Align the Edge Sweeping Brush and press down until you hear a click.
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4 Wake up the robot
Place your robot on the Charging dock by lining up the metal charging contacts.
After a few minutes, a sound will let you know it’s awake.
IMPORTANT: Read enclosed safety information guide rst before
using your robot.
5 Download the iRobot Home App
Scan the QR code with the camera on your mobile device or nd the iRobot Home
App in your app store.
• Follow step-by-step instructions to set up your robot.
• Set an automatic cleaning schedule and customize cleaning preferences.
• Access to tips, tricks, and answers to commonly asked questions.
NOTE:
5.0 GHz Wi-Fi is not compatible with this robot
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About your robot
Top view Bottom view
Charging dock
Buttons and indictors
Charging contacts
Light
touch sensor
Cli sensor
Edge-sweeping brush
Multi-surface brush
Caster wheel
Charging contacts
Brush frame
Brush frame
release tabs
Wheels
Bin release button
Filter
Cleaning brush
Dust bin
Power icon light indicator
Home button
IR window
Cord wrap
Cord attachment
Spot clean button
CLEAN button
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Charging
Power icon indicator while charging
Solid white: fully charged
Pulsing white: charging
NOTE: Your robot comes with a partial charge, but we recommend
that you charge the robot for 4 hours prior to starting the rst
cleaning job.
Place the robot on the Charging dock to activate the battery.
If your robot needs to recharge mid-clean, the cleaning job will be canceled and
it will return to its Charging dock.
The robot uses a small amount of power whenever it is on the charging station.
You can put the robot in a further-reduced power state when not in use. For
instructions and more details on this Reduced Power Standby Mode, refer to the
FAQ page on our website.
For long-term storage, turn o the robot by removing it from the charging station
and holding down for 9 seconds. Store the robot in a cool, dry place.
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Cleaning
Press CLEAN on your robot
Tap to Start / Pause / Resume
Hold for 2-5 seconds to end a job
CLEANING PATTERN: Your robot will automatically explore and clean your home
in neat rows. It will return to the charging station at the end of a cleaning job and
whenever it needs to recharge.
Remove excess clutter from oors before cleaning. Use your robot
frequently to maintain well-conditioned oors.
To end a job, hold the CLEAN button down for 2-5 seconds. To send the robot
back to its Charging dock, tap .
Tap to spot clean a designated area. The robot will spiral outward about 3
feet (1 meter) and then spiral inward to end where it started. Please remove any
obstacles from the spot clean path. After spot clean is complete, the robot will
end the job. To send the robot back to its Charging dock, tap .
DO NOT DISTURB MODE: In Do Not Disturb mode, the robot vacuum does not
perform scheduled cleanings, and the power icon light indicator turns o after
one minute of charging. Do Not Disturb mode can be enabled or disabled
in the app.
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Care and maintenance for your robot
To keep your robot at optimal performance, make sure you periodically perform the following basic care &
maintenance. There are additional instructional videos in the iRobot Home App. If you notice the robot picking
up less debris from your oor, empty the bin, clean the lter, and clean the brushes.
Part Care Frequency Replacement Frequency*
Dry bin
Empty bin as needed
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Water tank
Empty after each job
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Filter
Clean once a week (twice a week if
you have a pet)
Every 3-6 months
Edge-sweeping brush
Clean every 2 weeks or as needed
Every 3-6 months
Multi-surface brush
Clean once a week
Every 6-12 months
Front caster wheel
Clean every 2 weeks or as needed
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Charging contacts
Clean every 2 weeks or as needed
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Sensors
Clean once a month or as needed
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* Replacement frequency may vary. Parts should be replaced if visible wear appears. If you think you need a replacement part,
please contact iRobot Customer Care for more information.
Emptying the bin
1
Press bin release button to remove bin.
2
Open door to empty and clean dust bin with
cleaning brush.
3
Place bin back in the robot.
IMPORTANT: Do not rinse or soak the
bin. Regularly clean bin to prevent
dirt buildup.
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Cleaning the lter
1
Remove the bin. Open bin door and remove lter.
2
Remove debris with cleaning brush.
3
Reinsert lter and place bin back in the robot.
NOTE: The lter can be rinsed with
water. Make sure it is completely dry
before reinstalling. Frequent rinses are
not recommended.
Cleaning the charging contacts and sensors
Wipe charging contacts and sensors with a clean, dry cloth.
CHARGING CONTACTS SENSORS
IMPORTANT: Do not spray cleaning
solution or water onto the sensors or
sensor openings.
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Cleaning the Edge-Sweeping Brush
Pull to remove the Edge-Sweeping Brush. Remove
any hair or debris using the cleaning brush, then
reinstall by aligning the brush and pushing down until
you hear a click.
Cleaning the Multi-Surface Brush
1
Press the brush frame release tabs and lift to
remove brush frame
2
Remove the Multi-Surface Brush
3
Remove any hair or debris from the Multi-Surface
Brush using the cleaning brush
4
Reinstall the Multi-Surface Brush and Brush
frame in the robot
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Cleaning the front caster wheel
Use the cleaning brush to remove hair and debris
from the front caster wheel.
IMPORTANT: A front wheel clogged with
hair and debris could result in damage
to your oor. If the wheel is not spinning
freely after you have cleaned it, please
contact Customer Care.
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Troubleshooting your robot
Your robot will tell you something is wrong by playing an audio alert and turning
the power icon light indicator red. Press the CLEAN button for details. Check the
iRobot Home App for further support.
Red power icon light indicator
Low battery. Please charge.
If you are unsure if the robot is nished or paused, consult the iRobot Home App to
check on its status.
BATTERY SAFETY & SHIPPING
WARNING: Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium
ion batteries are subject to stringent transportation regulations. If
you need to ship this product for service, travel or any other reason,
you MUST follow the below shipping instructions.
• Battery MUST be turned o before shipping.
• Turn o the battery by removing the robot from the Charging dock and holding
down the button for 9 seconds. All indicators will turn o.
• Package the robot securely for shipping.
If you need further assistance, contact our Customer Care team or visit global.
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Regulatory information
FCC SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
iRobot Corporation Roomba® Vac robot model: RVG-Y1
Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESPS3WROOM1 and contains IC: 21098-ESPS3WROOM1
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B).
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.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by iRobot Corporation could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules as well as
CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B) Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference to radio communication will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate
using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other
users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than the necessary for
successful communication.
• FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with FCC §2.1091(b)
for mobile device RF exposure limits, set forth for an uncontrolled environment
and is safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. Per FCC
requirements, maintain a distance of more than 8 inches (20 cm) between any
person and the host device (Roomba robot).
• ISED Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with the Canadian
Standard RSS-102 for mobile device RF exposure limits, set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as described
in this manual. Per ISED requirements, maintain a distance of more than 8
inches (20 cm) between any person and the robot.
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External Power Supply
Only use the external power supply adapter model approved for your region.
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REGION
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Download the iRobot Home app or visit global.irobot.com for product support or to contact
your local support center. If you need further assitance in the US & Canada, call the US
Customer Care team at (877) 855-8593.
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