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Congratulations on your purchase of the Friendly Robotics roboticsurface cleaner! This cleaner will make your life easier by vacuumingwhile you enjoy other activities. Use the robotic surface cleaner inbetween regular vacuuming to keep your carpet surface clean andyour home ready for your family and guests.

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REVIEW THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CLEANER

Important Safeguards……,2-3Getting Started

Carton Contents…………...4Cleaner Description………...5How to Use

Pull-Line……………………6Transporting……………….6

BatteriesFirst Use……………………7How to Charge…………….7Replacement/Recycling…..7

Before CleaningRoom Preparation ….……..8Cleaning Modes….………..8

Cleaning …………………….9

Advanced Features…….9-10Sensors……..……………..9Auto Depart……….…10-11Child Lock…………...11-12Sleep Mode …………….12

MaintenanceEmptying Dirt Cup …….13Cleaning Filter………….14Storage…………………..15

Brush Roll ………………..15Display Messages………..16Troubleshooting……….…17Warranty…………………..18

2004 Friendly Robotics

If you need any assistance, please contact your dealer.

Table of Contents:

Welcome!

DOC4001A

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including thefollowing:

READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

Do not allow surface cleaner to be used as a toy or operated in an area withunattended children.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,rotating brush and any other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feetor when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use in a room with lit candles, burning fireplaces, lit oil lamps, and othersuch lit items.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline, orfine wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage thecleaner and the filter.

• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty dirt cup and clean filterfrequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.

• Do not get the filter wet. Do not operate the appliance with wet filters.• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce airflow.• Move and secure all electrical cords, wires and cables out of reach of the surface

cleaner. Do not run appliance over electrical cords, wires or cables.• Always turn off all controls, disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet and

surface cleaner and remove batteries before servicing the cleaner.• Remove batteries from the surface cleaner if it will not be used for periods of

time greater than two weeks. Keep batteries fully charged for storage.• Do not unplug by pulling on charger cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the

cord. Never handle plug, battery or appliance with wet hands.• Do not use with damaged charger cord, plug or batteries. If appliance is not

working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped intowater, take it to your dealer.

• Use surface cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.Use only attachments recommended by Friendly Robotics; others maycause hazards.

• Do not use to clean stairs.• Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can

explode in a fire.• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this

appliance.• Use only the battery supplied by the manufacturer to power this device.• Do not sit or stand on this device.• Before using this device, remove objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords

for blinds or curtains, electrical cords, toys, and any fragile objects from the floorsurface.

• If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be usedto prevent access to the balcony to ensure safe operation.

• Keep the charger and batteries away from heated surfaces.• Hold the Pull-Line when rewinding. Do not allow the Pull-Line to whip

when rewinding.• This product contains a sealed lead acid battery. Battery must be recycled.• Do not lift unit by the bump guard. Always use carry handle.

READ CAREFULLY AND SAVETHESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety warning to prevent possible damage or injury in case ofrobot falling of stairs/edge: Although the robotic surface cleaner is equipped

with sensors preventing its falling from stairs or any other edge, use extracaution when it is operating near these areas, by making sure that nobody is

present along the stairway or nearby when the robot is in operation in such areas.

Getting StartedCarton Contents

A. Robotic surface cleanerB. Batteries (2)C. Charger

The robot is packed with twofoam strips securing itduring shipment. After

removing the robot from thecarton, first grasp the foamat (H) and pull up, then at

(I) and pull down.

Using the rear portion of the robot,tilt the robot onto its back.

DO NOT LIFT THE ROBOT BY THEBUMP GUARD (J).

Pull up to remove thefoam strip (K). Discard

both foam pieces.

Lift handle (L) of robot. With battery terminals (M) towardcleaner, slide batteries (B) into

place. Lower handle.

Plug charger (C) into wall outlet,then into robot. Charging thebatteries to full power will takeapproximately 8-12 hours (see

"The Batteries" section)

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Cleaner Description

A. Carry Handle

B. Pull-line feature

C. Dirt Cup

D. Battery Compartment(under handle)

E. Bump Guard

F. Cleaning Mode Selector

G. Scroll Buttons

H. Display Window

I. Battery Indicator Light

J. Check Display Light

K. Stand-by Light

L. Child Lock Light

M. Start Button

N. Stop Button

P. Caster

Q. Brush Roll

R. Drive Wheels

S. Dirt Intake Nozzle

T. Stair Sensors

TIPTo reduce the

carrying weight ofthe robot, the

batteries can beremoved and carried

separately.

How to useThe Pull-Line feature

TipThe robot will reserve

enough power when it hascompleted its cleaning to be

moved by the Pull-line tothe charging location.

The Pull-line feature (A) is usedto move the robot forward and

steer it left or right without lifting it.

How to carry

Pull the Pull-line (A) out, andpull it either forward, left or right inthe direction you want the robot

to move.

The Pull-line automaticallyretracts to its storage position whenit is not being pulled. Continue to

hold the line while it retracts.

Lift handle latch (B) torelease and raise carry

handle (C).The robot should

never be carried bythe bump guard (D).

To reduce the carryingweight of the robot

and prevent possibleinjuries, the batteriescan be removed andcarried separately.

To remove the batteries,lift the handle of robot.Lift out each battery.

Replace batteries withterminals (E) toward thecleaner. Lower handle

and press down until itlatches.

Proper carrying andlifting of the robot

may preventinjuries.

The BatteriesFirst use

Before using your robot for the firsttime, the batteries will need approxi-mately 8-12 hours to achieve a fullcharge.

During operationSeveral events will indicate that the

batteries need to be charged:• The Battery Light will glow redand the robot will stop cleaning.• An "E1" error code is displayed

When the battery power is low, allof the safety functions of the robot willbe fully functional. The Pull-line willalso function unless an "E1" error mes-sage is displayed. (See "DisplayMessages" section)

How to charge

Take the robot near an electricaloutlet by using the Pull-linefeature or carrying handle.

Turn the Cleaning ModeSelector to OFF

TIPWhen the battery

power is low, all ofthe safety functionsof the robot will be

fully functional.

Plug charger intowall outlet, then into

robot.

While the batteries arecharging, the Battery

Light (A) will flashgreen. When thebatteries are fully

charged, the BatteryLight will glow steady

green.

• Charging the batteriesto full power will takeapproximately 8 to 12

hours.

• The robot will clean forapproximately 1 hour oncarpet and slightly longer

on hard surface floorswhen fully charged.

•To maintain battery life,charge batteries aftereach use and keep fullycharged when robot is

not in use.

• If storing the robot formore than two weeks, itis recommended that the

batteries be fullyrecharged and then

removed from the robotto maintain battery life.

Battery Replacement/Recycling

Your cleaner contains sealed leadacid batteries that must be

recycled.When these batteries no longerrecharge, the batteries must be

removed and managed inaccordance with state

(province) laws. If you want toreplace the batteries in therobot, contact your dealer.

Before Cleaning

TipRemove obstacles,

such as toys, shoes,magazines etc. fromthe floor where the

robot will becleaning.

Room preparations

Review the Important Safeguards on pages 2 and 3.

To maximize the cleaning potential, it is recommended that you:

• Remove objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds orcurtains, electrical cords, toys and fragile objects from the floor surface.

• Move and secure all electrical cords, wires and cables out of the reach ofthe robotic cleaner.

• Close exterior doors.

Robot Cleaning Modes

Cleaning Selector (A)The robot has four

settings.

OFF for when the robotis charging or not

in use.

Spot Clean (shown indisplay (B) as "CL 1")

cleans a small area in aspiral motion.

Use this mode to cleana small dry spill or

small area.The robot will spiral out-ward to maximum of 6ft., or until it encountersan obstacle. It will thentravel back to the centerand stop.

Quick Clean (Display"CL 2") cleans an aver-age size room (up to400 sq. ft., 37 m2) inabout 30 minutes,

making parallel passes.If the robot encounters

an obstacle, it willeither contour it or turnaround and continue

cleaning.

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• Use the pull-line feature orcarrying handle to move the robot into theroom to be cleaned.

• Close doors to limit the robot to the area you want to clean. • Turn the Cleaning Selector to the desired setting. • Press the START button - the robot will go through a self

diagnostic phase. If everything is fine, the robot will begin cleaning.

If not, a message will be displayed on the display window. • When the unit starts the cleaning

program, it will show a movingline in the display window.

• To end cleaning, press the STOP button or wait until it stops for a low battery condition.

TIPWhen the robot

detects an obstacle,it will stop, turn

around and continuecleaning in thedirection fromwhich it came.

The robot is equippedwith multi-directionalsensors, which help

prevent it from bump-ing into walls and

other obstacles suchas furniture.

When the robotdetects an obstacle, itwill stop, turn aroundand continue cleaningin the direction from

which it came.

As a back-up, the robotis also equipped with abump guard (A). If itdoes bump into an

obstacle, the robot willstop, back up, turn

around and continuecleaning in the direc-tion in which it came.

Max Clean (Display "CL 3") cleans anaverage room (up to 400 sq. ft.,37 m2) in about 1 hour. The robot

makes overlapping passes to morethoroughly clean the area.

In cleaning modes, Quick (CL 2)and Max (CL 3), the robot will con-tinue to clean until either the bat-

tery charge becomes too low or theSTOP button is pressed.

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Cleaning

Sensors (continued)

TIPKeep top stairclear of clutter

The stair sensor allows the robot todetect a drop in the floor of 4 or

more inches (10cm) and preventsthe robot from falling down steps.

When the robot senses a stair, it willstop, back up, turn around and con-tinue cleaning in the direction from

which it came.

Auto DepartThe Auto Depart feature

allows you to program therobot to start cleaning on its

own after a designatedamount of time.

To set the Auto

Depart timer:

• Position robot inarea to be cleaned.

• Set the Cleaning Mode Selector (A) to

either Max orQuick Clean.

• Press the up ordown scroll button

until desired amountof time you want therobot to wait shows inthe display window.The timer can be setin 15 minute incre-

ments, up to 12 hoursmaximum. Each single

press of the scrollbutton will

increase/decrease theclock by 15 minute

increments. If a scrollbutton is held down,

the clock will change in1 hour increments.

The Stand-byIndicator Light (C)

will flash red.

The time remainingon the countdown

will flash every 2 to3 seconds. During

the final 15 minutes,the time remainingwill be fully dis-

played and an audi-ble signal willsound every 5

minutes. An audiblesignal will also

sound during thefinal 15 seconds ofthe countdown to

signal that the robotis about to start

cleaning.

NOTE: Be sure chil-dren and all obsta-

cles are clear ofrobot's operating

path at the time ofits delayeddeparture.

Press the STARTbutton (B).

Cleaning

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To ensure proper functioning ofthe stair sensor, keep the top step

clear of clutter.Periodically clean the stair sensors,

located on the underside of therobot, with a soft cloth(see Fig. 8, callout "T").

* Important safety warning toprevent possible damage or injury in

case of robot falling of stairs/edge:Although the robotic surface cleaner isequipped with sensors preventing itsfalling from stairs or any other edge,use extra caution when it is operatingnear these areas, by making sure that

nobody is present along the stairway ornearby when the robot is in operation in

such areas.* Move and secure all electrical cords,

wires and cables out of reach of thesurface cleaner. Do not run applianceover electrical cords, wires or cables.

Auto Depart (continued)

When the timer has completed thecountdown, the robot will begin toclean the area where it is located,using the mode selected. The AutoDepart timer will need to be reseteach time Auto Depart cleaning isdesired.

To disable the Auto Depart duringthe countdown, turn the Cleaning

Selector (A) to OFF.

TIPTo set Auto Depart

time: Press scrollbutton once for 15minute intervals -hold button for 1

hour intervals.

The Child Lock prevents therobot from starting when theSTART button is pressed.

To set the Child Lock:• Set the Cleaning Selector to OFF

• Press STOP• Press LOCK (UP arrow) TWICE• All button presses must be

completed within 10 secondsof each other.

The Child Lock indicator light (B)will glow amber.

The display will show "Child Lock"if a button is pressed while in the

Child Lock Mode.

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Child Lock(continued)

TIPThe Sleep Modeconserves battery

life. To "awaken" therobot, press a

button or pull outthe Pull-line cord.

To temporarily disable the Child Lock:

• Set the Cleaning Selector to SPOT,QUICK or MAX

• Press STOP

• Press UNLOCK (DOWN arrow)TWICE

NOTE: All button presses must becompleted within 10 seconds of

each other.

• Set cleaning mode selection andpress START within 15 seconds oftemporarily disabling Child Lock.

This will allow the robot to clean anarea upon demand.

When it is finished, the ChildLock is automatically reset.

The Child Lock indicator lightwill flash amber while the Child

Lock is temporarily disabled.

To completely disable theChild Lock:

• Set the Cleaning Selector to OFF

• Press STOP

• Press UNLOCK (DOWN arrow) TWICE

The Child Lock indicatorlight will turn off.

Sleep Mode

After a period of 60seconds of inactivity,

the robot will enterSleep Mode to

conserve batterypower. When therobot enters Sleep

Mode, the Stand-byIndicator Light (A) will

flash red.

The display windowwill be blank UNLESS

Auto Depart is set.(see "Auto Depart"

section)

To "awaken" the robot,press a button, or pull

out the Pull-linecord.

Once the robot has"awakened", the displaywindow (B) will showthe current selection

(CL1,CL2,CL3)or anerror code if a problemhas been encountered.

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Maintenance

TIPDO NOT tap soft

pleated sides of filteras this could damage

the filter.

DO NOT get thefilter wet. The filteris not washable.

The dirt cupWhen to emptyIt is recommended that the dirt cupbe emptied before the dirt reachesthe dirt opening at the top of the

dirt cup, or after every use ifpreferred.

• The "Check Display" indicatorlight will flash red when the dirt

cup is full.• If the display window reads "E4",then the dirt cup and filter should

be emptied and cleaned. A cloggednozzle or airpath could also cause

the "E4" to be displayed.

How to empty

Turn Cleaning Selector to theOFF position. Lift up carrying

handle (A).

Note: Very fine materials, suchas face powder or cornstarch,may seal the filter and causeloss of suction. When using

the robot for this type of dust,empty the cup and clean the

filters often.

Lift dirt cup (B) out of robot. Pull open dirt cup door (C). Empty contents into a trash can.

If debris has collected in the dirt tube,(D), it can be removed and emptied. Liftup on tube handle and pull to remove

tube. To replace, snap into place.

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Align tabs on bottom of dirtcup door with slots in cup.

Snap dirt cup door closed. Slidedirt cup back into robot.Lower carrying handle.

Do not use the robot withoutthe dirt cup or filters in place.

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Maintenance

How to clean the filter

Remove dirt cup and open dirt cupdoor as shown in Figs. 37 and 38.

Slide the filter assembly (E) out of thedoor (F) as shown.

Remove filter from dirt cup door. Tapend of filter against the side of a trashcan until no more dust particles fall

from the filter. DO NOT tap softpleated sides of filter as this could

damage the filter. DO NOT rinse orwash the filter.

TIP

It is recommendedthat the robot be

fully charged beforestoring it to maximize

battery life.

Wipe debris off pre-filter screen (G).The pre-filter screen can be rinsedwith water. Allow pre filter to dry

thoroughly.

Press filter back into place.Close dirt cup door and

replace dirt cup into robot.

Should you want to replace thisfilter, please contact your dealer.

Do not operate the robot withoutany of the filters in place.

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Storage and Brush Roll Storage

TIPDO NOT liftthe robot by

the bump guard!

NOTE: New brushes can bepurchased and installed at

your dealer.

It is recommended that the robot be fully charged before storing it.Store robot with Cleaning Selector in the OFF position.

If storing the robot for more than two weeks, it is recommended that youfirst fully charge the batteries, and then remove the batteries from the

robot to maintain battery life.

Cleaning the brush rollThe brush roll (A) can be removedand cleaned if there is something

tangled or caught on it.

Turn selector to OFF.

Press and hold the UNLOCK (downarrow) button until you hear a beep and

brush roll "click" down.

Remove the batteries as described inFig, 12.

Pull up on tab (B) behind brush roll andremove the brush roll.

Remove tangled or caught items from brush roll.

Press both ends of brush roll to makesure it is secure.

Using the rear portion of the robot,tilt it back into its wheels.

Do not lift the robot by the bumpguard.

Re-insert batteries.

Using the rear portion of the robot,tilt the robot onto its back.

DO NOT LIFT THE ROBOT BYTHE BUMP GUARD.

To reposition the brush roll, align itwith the top of the nozzle opening (C)

and press to snap it in place.

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Display MessagesDisplay MessageCall Help (01-15)

What it meansRobot requires serviceby an authorized technician.

What you should doCall your dealer

E1 The battery voltage has reacheda critically low level.

Completely charge the batteriesimmediately to avoidpermanent damage.

E2 (after pressing START)

E2 (during cleaning)

You are trying to start it tootoo close to a stair.

The robot is trapped and can'tfind its way out.Brush roll or drive wheelsjammed.

Start it up in a location away fromsteps.

Remove the robot from itstrapped location. Clear brush rolland drive wheels.

E3 The Bump Guard is caught or snag-ged on something. Robot is sittingon an uneven surface.

Reposition robot and make surethe Bump Guard is free.

The airflow is restricted insome way (dirt cup full,blockage in nozzle or air duct).

Dirt cup missing.

Empty dirt cup.Check for blockages(see "Maintenance" section).

Replace dirt cup.

E5 The Pull-Line cord isnot fully retracted.

Make sure the Pull-Line cord isfully retracted before pressingSTART.

E6 The brush roll is jammedor missing.

Remove any items that are caughtin the brush roll. Make sure brushroll is positioned properly (see"Brush Roll" section)

E7 Charging problem.The charger is plugged intothe port, but no voltage isgoing to the batteries.

Make sure the charger isplugged into the wall; make surethe fuse or breaker is set for thewall plug. If so, call your dealer.

E8 Moisture detected in air path. The robot has picked up a liquid.Dry out robot, including dirt cupand filter, thoroughly.

E4

TroubleshootingIf a problem is encountered that is not quickly resolved using the recommended solution, please contact yourdealer.

Problem Possible cause

Short battery run time after afull charging session

Battery/batteries are damagedReplace both batteries. Contact

Service Center.

Robot not waking up• Battery fuse is missing/burnt

• Batteries are weak/deadContact your dealer.

Noise from brush

• Debris stuck in brush

• Brush side covers not properlyinstalled

• Check brush for stuck debris.

• Check side covers and brushesfor correct assembly.

Robot avoids a dark area,threshold Stair sensors malfunction

Clean stair sensors (see textunder Fig. 26).

Robot rotates and change dir-ection in the middle of the

room, with no reasonMulti-directional system false alarm Clean the bumper screen.

Pull-Line cord does not retract Faulty Pull-Line cord Contact your dealer to replace.

Pull-Line cord does not function• Pull-Line cord has been disabled

during startup

• Faulty Pull-Line cord

• Retract the Pull-Line cord,remove and re-install the

batteries.

• Contact your dealer toreplace.

Friendly Robotics RV Series Limited Warranty

Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RV series ‘Product’ is free from defects in materials andworkmanship when used under normal residential* purposes for a period of 12 months, beginning from the date ofpurchase. Product accessories, including replacement batteries, are warranted for a period of ninety days from the dateof purchase. This warranty provides for the cost of parts and labor to repair covered defects when performed by anauthorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty facility. A valid proof of purchase is required for warranty repairs.The limited warranty does not cover transportation costs of any kind. The owner bears all responsibility fortransportation costs to an authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty facility.

*Normal residential purposes is defined as use of the product on the same lot as your primary home. Use at more thanone location is considered commercial use, and this warranty would not apply.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This express warranty does not cover the following:

• Any product or part that has been altered, misused, abused or requires replacement or repair due to accidents orlack of proper maintenance.

• Normal wear and tear, including brushes, filter and fading of paint or plastic parts.

• Any costs or damages associated with improper use of product.

• Any product that has been opened, repaired, modified or altered by anyone other than a Friendly Roboticsauthorized repair facility.

• Repairs necessary due to improper battery care and/or improper charging process such as charging in wetconditions, electrical supply irregularities, or failure to properly prepare the robotic surface cleaner or battery priorto any period of non-use.

• Repairs necessary due to water damage or any acts of God.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

Should you feel your Friendly Robotics product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, contact the retailerfrom whom you purchased the product.

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain and care for your Friendly Robotics product by following the maintenance and care proceduresdescribed in this manual. Routine maintenance, whether performed by a service provider or by you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

Repair by an authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty repair facility is your sole remedy under thiswarranty. There is no other express or implied warranty. All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for useare limited to the duration of this express warranty. Friendly Robotics is not liable for indirect, incidental orconsequential damages in connection with the use of the Friendly Robotics Product covered by this warranty,including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunctionor non-use pending completion of repairs under this warranty. Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental orconsequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion and limitationsmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which varyfrom state to state.

Friendly Robotics® products are manufactured by F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd.

Always follow the safety instructions specified in this Manual

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