ZACO M1S Robot Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

June 9, 2024
ZACO

ZACO M1S Robot Vacuum Cleaner

M1S
Robot Vacuum Cleaner
User Manual

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing ZACO M1S robot vacuum cleaner! You are now part of the ZACO Family! You’ve joined the millions of people who clean with ZACO. Please take a few moments to read this manual and get acquainted With your robot and to get the best performance from your robot. If you have any problem, please don’t worry, please contact our customer service first or visit our website at www.zaco.eu for more information.
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Safety instructions

WARNING!
The Navigation Sensor contains a Class 1 rotating laser per IEC/EN 60825-1 during all procedures of operation.

  • Never aim the laser at other people.
  • Never look directly at the laser or reflected beam.
  • Always switch the robot vacuum off during any maintenance tasks.
  • Modifications (changes) or attempts to repair the robot vacuum cleaner or the navigation sensor are strictly prohibited and may result in hazardous radiation exposure and loss of warranty.

Use instructions

  1. This product is only used for floor cleaning in home environment and should not be used in outdoor, non-floor, commercial or industrial environment.
  2. This product may not be used by people with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities and people without relevant experience and knowledge (including children), unless there is an adult present to ensure that they can use this product safely.
  3. Please do not allow children to play with the robot as a toy. When the robot is in operation, please make sure children and pets are as far away from the product as possible.
  4. If the power cable is broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or maintenance department.
  5. Please do not put children or pets or any objects on the robot at any time.
  6. Do not place the cleaning brush in the area where children can touch it.
  7. Please do not use the laser cover as a handle to lift the robot.
  8. Please do not use the product in a suspended environment (such as double floors, open balconies, or tops of furniture) without protective rails or barriers.
  9. Do not use it in an environment where the temperature is higher than 35°C, lower than 0°C or there are any liquids and sticky objects on the ground.
  10. Do not use the robot to clean any burning objects.
  11. Before use, please remove or tidy all wires on the floor to avoid dragging during operation.
  12. Please remove fragile objects and sundries on the floor (such as vases, plastic bags, etc.) to avoid damaging the precious articles due to obstruction or mild collision during operation.
  13. Please do not use the mopping mode on carpet. When cleaning the floor, please set up virtual walls or no-go areas around the carpeted area.
  14. Do not let the robot vacuum hard objects or sharp objects (such as decoration waste, glass, and nails, etc.).
  15. Please clean and maintain the robot and the charging station when the power is off.
  16. Please do not put the robot upside down on the floor.
  17. Please follow the product manual or quick guide to use the product. In case of any loss due to improper use, the user shall take the consequences on his / her own.
  18. Before transportation, please make sure the robot is switched off.

Use instructions

  1. Do not use any third-party battery, power cable or cleaning station.
  2. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the battery or cleaning station.
  3. Do not wipe or clean the charging points of the cleaning station with wet cloth or wet hands.
  4. Do not place the cleaning station near the heat source (such as radiator).
  5. Before scrapping the robot, turn the power off and remove the battery.
  6. If the product is to be stored for a long time, charge it fully and store in a dry area in the shade.
  7. It is recommended to charge it at least once every 3 months to avoid battery damage.

Environmental Implications
The chemicals contained in the built-in lithium-ion battery may pollute the environment. Before scrapping remove the battery and dispose of responsibly and carefully according to local rules and regulations.

Battery Removal
The instructions below apply only when storing the robotic vacuum cleaner. It is not for routine operations:

  1. Run the robot until the battery is too low to work.
  2. Switch off.
  3. Remove the bottom shell of the robotic vacuum cleaner.
  4. Press the buckle to pull out the connector plug and remove the battery.

Note:

  1. Please remove the entire the battery pack as a whole and avoid damaging its shell in case of short circuits or hazardous substance leakage.
  2. If the battery leaks and the user is accidentally exposed to it, please rinse with a large amount of water immediately and seek medical advice.

Product Overview

Box contentsZACO-M1S-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-FIG-2ZACO-M1S-
Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-FIG-3

RobotZACO-M1S-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-FIG-4

Cleaning stationZACO-M1S-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-FIG-5 Status of the robot

Light signal Solution
White light is always on The robot is normal
White light pulsing Robot is charging
White light flashes Robot recharging / firmware upgrading
Yellow light is always on Robot Wi-Fi is offline
Yellow light flashes Robot error
The light of robot is off Robot is off

Status of the cleaning station

Light signal Solution
White light is always on Cleaning station is normal
White light pulsing Robot is cleaning
White light flashes Cleaning station error

How to use

Cleaning station
Installation
Place the charging station against the wall and insert the power cable.

Note

  1. Do not place the cleaning station in direct sunlight.
  2. Please ensure a space of at least 0.5 m on both the left and right sides of the cleaning station, and a space of at least 1.5 m in front of it as shown.
  3. Pay attention to the power cable, otherwise it may be dragged by the robot, causing the cleaning station to move or power off.
  4. The clean water tank, dirty water tank, and rinsing plate must be installed in place.

Cleaning station
Remove the anti-collision bars
Before use, be sure to remove the anti-collision bars on both sides of the robot.

Power on and charging
When using for the first time, please place the robot to the charging contacts of the cleaning station to charge. In daily use, directly press the cleaning station home button to start charging.

Cleaning station
Start/pause button

  1. In stand-by mode push to start cleaning.
  2. While cleaning push to pause cleaning.
  3. Press to stop recharging.

Cleaning station home button

  1. When the robot is in the cleaning station press for a short time to start/pause rinsing.
  2. When the robot is in operation, press to return to the cleaning station and recharge
  3. Robot in station on stand-by press for a long time to start/stop air drying.

Note

  1. The robot will start up automatically after docking with the cleaning station and cannot be shut down during charging.
  2. The clean water tank, dirty water tank, and rinsing plate must be installed in place.

Installing the dustbin
Open the top cover at the opening, put the dustbin into the robot and make sure that the latch is secure.

Note
Clean the dustbin regularly to maintain peak cleaning performance.

Installation of clean water tank and mop

  1. As above, insert the mop cloth from the open side of the mop plate. Press mop down securely.

  2. Take out the clean water tank and add tap water below the maximum water level as shown.ZACO-M1S-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-FIG-13

  3. Install the clean water tank and dirty water tank into the cleaning station and close the cover.
    Note

  4. Do not use sterilized water or detergents.

  5. Do not use hot water in the clean water tank.

  6. Please clean up any excess water in the cleaning station regularly.

Operation

  1. Power on/off
    Press and hold the until the robot turns on or off.

  2. To start cleaning
    Press to start cleaning.

  3. Pause
    When the robot is running, press the button to pause cleaning or continue cleaning.

  4. Memory map
    The robot will save a map to your APP automatically after it has successfully completed a cleaning run and returned to the base for recharging. With this map you can create zones, name rooms and much more.

  5. Vibrating mop mode
    Vibrating mopping mode is activated by default in the APP. This mode will provide greater cleaning performance.

  6. Model / level selection
    In the APP, a variety of cleaning modes and power levels can be selected.

  7. Robot recharging
    After the robot has completed cleaning, it will automatically recharge, and determine whether to clean the mop according to the cleaning mode. If the robot is outside of the station, press the button of the robot to start recharging.

  8. Filling and emptying the water tanks when applicable
    Please fill the clean water tank with tap water before starting the robot. Please empty the dirty water tank regularly
    Note
    Do not to use cleaning products such as detergent, disinfectant, and solid detergent to avoid corrosion and damage to the equipment.

  9. Scheduled cleaning
    From the APP you can set up a cleaning schedule so the robot will automatically clean on certain days and times.
    Note
    Scheduled cleaning will not be carried out during the time when non- disturbance mode is activated from the APP.

  10. Equipment recharge
    During operation, the robot will automatically return to the cleaning station to clean the mop cloth regularly. After rinsing is completed, the robot will automatically return to the point where it let off to continue cleaning. While the robot is cleaning, press the button of the cleaning station for a short period of time, and the robot will return to the cleaning station and rinse the mop cloth. While the robot is cleaning, press the button of the robot for a short period of time, and the robot will return to the cleaning station, rinse the mop cloth and then enter stand-by mode. While in stand-by mode, press the button of the cleaning station for a short period of time to rinse the mop cloth. After cleaning the robot will enter the stand-by mode.

  11. Virtual wall / no-go areas
    The user can define virtual wall/ no-go-areas within the APP for the robot.
    Note

  12. Before using this function, you have to create and save a map in the APP.

  13. Moving the robot or changes within the indoor environment may lead to a loss of the original map and any virtual wall/ no-go areas.

  14. Auto-Resume
    This product has the function of auto-resume. During the cleaning process, when the power is low, the robot will automatically find the cleaning station to charge. After charging, the robot will return to the point where it left off to continue cleaning. If the cleaning is manually interrupted or the robot is moved or operated during recharging or charging, this auto-resume will be cancelled.

  15. Default cleaning
    When no map is stored, and if default cleaning is chosen, the robot will start cleaning in intervals of 6 m × 6 m. Once a map is stored, if default cleaning is selected, the robot will start cleaning each room along the planned route.

  16. Edge cleaning mode
    When choosing edge cleaning in the APP, the robot will automatically start cleaning along the edges of your room.
    Note
    During cleaning, the robot may go beyond a defined area, so be sure to remove any obstacle on the floor within defined area since definition of any area will not ensure safe separation.

  17. Spot-mode cleaning
    When choosing spot-mode cleaning in the APP, the robot will clean selected area as a 2 m x 2 m square.

  18. Non-Disturbance Mode
    When non-disturbance mode is activated, scheduled cleaning and active voice reporting are unavailable. Non-disturbance mode is activated by default during the period from 23:00 to 9:00. Non-disturbance mode can be deactivated from the APP.

  19. Carpet identification
    If a carpet is identified during operation, the vacuum function will automatically turn on and the mop is lifted. This function can be turned off by using the carpet avoidance function in the APP. The robot will then automatically avoid carpets
    Note
    For children’s floor mats, yoga mats, sponge mats and short pile carpets, there may be misjudgements, which will not affect the normal use. Virtual walls / no-go-areas can be set to prevent the robot from entering areas that do not need cleaning.

  20. Stand-by mode
    The robot will go to stand-by mode automatically when it is left idle for 5 minutes.
    Note
    Robot will not go to stand-by mode automatically on the cleaning station.

  21. Resetting Wi-Fi
    When your router or Wi-Fi access password has been changed, you have to reset your Wi-Fi connection by pressing and holding both and for 7 seconds while the robot is switched on. The Wi-Fi connection is reset successfully when a voice prompt “Wi-Fi reset and network configuration activated” is audible.

  22. Resetting system
    Press the reset button for 3s. When you hear “successfully reset the system”, the robot will restart automatically, and relevant settings such as scheduled cleaning and Wi-Fi will be reset to the factory state. Press the reset button for 10s. After you hear “successfully recover the system”, the robot will restart automatically, and the relevant settings such as scheduled cleaning and Wi-Fi will be reset to the factory state, and the system will be reset to the previous firmware version.
    Note
    After resetting the system, the robot needs to reconnect the APP, all previous settings in the APP are cleared.

APP Download

  1. ZACO Home App
    Scan the QR code below to download and install the APP.

  2. Network configuration
    Press and hold the and buttons for 7s to access pairing mode with the network.

  3. Network configuration
    Please check that your Wi-Fi name does not contain any special characters .ZACO-M1S-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-FIG-20

Maintenance

Dustbin

  1. Open the robot cover, press the dustbin release button, and take out the dustbin.
  2. Open the robot cover, press the dustbin release button, and take out the dustbin.
  3. Take out the filter screen as shown in the figure.
  4. Clean the dustbin and filter screen with the cleaning brush.
  5. Clean it with clear water, dry it and put it back in. Note
    It is recommended to thoroughly clean the dustbin at least once a week. Please dry the dustbin and filter screen before use.

Dirty water tank / dirty water sieve

  1. Take out the dirty water tank and empty it.
  2. Lift up the rinsing grid and take out the dirty water sieve for cleaning.

Main brush

  • Turn over the robot and press the two release buttons to remove the main brush cover.
  • Pull out the main brush upward.
  • Remove the main brush brackets at both ends of the main brush.
  • To clean the main brush cut the hair wrapped on the brush with the cleaning tool and remove.
  • Assemble the individual parts of the brush.
  • Replace the main brush and main brush cover.

Side brush

  • Turn over the robot and remove the side brush fixing screw.
  • Remove and clean the side brush.
  • Replace the side brush and lock the screw.

Front wheel

  • Turn over the robot and pull the front wheel upwards.
  • Clean and then reinstall the front wheel.

Boundary sensor

  • Please use a soft, dry cloth to clean the boundary sensors and IR sensors regularly. Note
    Do not use chemicals such as detergent or spray to clean the sensors.

Filter pipe of clean water tank

  1. Pull out the filter pipe in the clean water tank.
  2. Open the filter cover and clean the filter cover and sponge net.
  3. Reinstall the filter pipe.

Troubleshooting

Fault Prompt Solution
Unable to power on. The battery is low. Please charge it before using.
Robot fails to start cleaning. The battery is low. Please charge it before

using.
Robot cannot return for charging.| 1.  Too many barriers around the cleaning station. Place cleaning station as descri- bed earlier.

2.   Robot is too far away from cleaning station. Place robot near cleaning station and try again.

Abnormal robot actions.| Please shut down and restart the robot.
Abnormal sound during cleaning.| Please check and clean the exterior parts on the main brush, side brush, left / right wheel after the robot is turned OFF.
Cleaning performance deteriorates or dust escapes.| 1.  Dustbin is full. Please empty the bin.

2.   Filter screen is blocked. Please clean the filter screen.

3.   Main brush is blocked. Please clean the main brush.

Robot is offline.| 1.  Weak Wi-Fi signal. Make sure robot is in range of the Wi-Fi signal and check your network settings.

2.   Reset Wi-Fi connection, download the latest APP and try again.

Robot fails to auto-resume.| Make sure non-disturbance mode is not activated.
Robot fails to charge.| Make sure there is sufficient space around the cleaning station, and that there is no dust or blockage on the sur- face of electrodes of cleaning station.
Fail to do scheduled cleaning.| 1.  If the robot is not connected to Wi-fi, the time settings cannot be synchronized, and the scheduled cleaning cannot start.

2.   Make sure the robot is not in non- disturbance mode, otherwise the scheduled cleaning is deactivated.

3.   Make sure the robot is not in lock mode, otherwise the scheduled cleaning is deactivated.

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Robot is always offline.| Please ensure that the robot network configuration is successful and that the robot is always within the range of Wi-Fi signal.
Robot fails to connect to APP.| Ensure that the robot and the cleaning station are in area with good Wi-Fi signal; reset Wi-Fi according to the steps described; then pair again.
Failure to clean mop.| 1.  Check the clean water tank is not empty. If empty, please fill up.

2.   If the clean water tank is full, please check the drainage hole.

3.   Check the dirty water tank is not full. If so then please empty.

Make sure the laser sensor is not blocked.| Laser ranging sensor is blocked or jammed. Remove the blockage carefully.
Clean boundary sensor and relocate robot.| 1.  Robot is unstable or off the ground. Relocate and restart robot.

2.   Boundary sensor is dirty. Clean the boundary sensor.

Check collision sensor and remove any foreign object on it.| Collision sensor is jammed. Remove foreign object by tapping the sensor.

If there is no foreign object, restart robot.

Place robot on horizontal ground and start it.| It is detected that robot is not on a flat surface. Place the robot on a flat surfa- ce and start it, or perform levelling in APP and then restart robot.
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Put the robot on the ground to start.| The wheels are suspended. Please move to a new position to start.
Remove any obstacle around robot and try again.| 1.  Robot may be jammed or trapped. Remove any barrier around it.

2.   Replace the dustbin and filter screen, and make sure that both are installed in place.

Make sure that the dustbin is mounted in place.| Check the dustbin and filter screen, and make sure that both are installed

in place.

Make sure the clean water tank has been installed.| Please reinstall the clean water tank and make sure that it is in place.
Please make sure the dirty water tank has been installed.| Please reinstall the dirty water tank and make sure that it is in place.
Please make sure the sewage mesh has been installed.| Please clean the dirt water sieve and make sure that the sieve is in place.
The clean water tank is empty. Please add clean water in time.| Please check and refill the clean water tank.
The dirty water tank is full. Please clean it up in time.| Please empty out the water in the

dirty water tank and clean it up regularly.

The dirty water tank is full. Please clean it up in time.| Please check and clean the tank.
Please move the robot back to the cleaning station.| The robot cannot locate the position of the cleaning station. Please put the robot back to the cleaning station for charging.
Low battery level. Please charge robot.| The robot fails to locate charging sta- tion. Please manually place robot back to cleaning station.

Product Specification

M1S

Classification Item Detail
Mechanical specifications Size 353 x 353 x 96,5 mm
  Weight 4,1 kg
Electrical specifications Power 40 W
  Battery type 5200 mAh
  Charging type Auto charging
Cleaning specifications Cleaning mode Spot, Edge, MAX, Daily schedule
  Charging time 250-300 Min
  Cleaning time ≈180 Min
Main Body Button Type Mechanical button
Wireless connection Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 4.2, RF 433

MHz

Cleaning station

Classification Item Detail
Mechanical specifications Size 410 x 450 x 390 mm
  Wireless Connection RF 433 MHz
Electrical specifications Rated input 00-240 V~ 50/60 Hz
  Rated output 20 V 3.25 A
  Charging input 45 W

Frequency Band

Frequency Band and Output Power

TX Frequency 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
RX Frequency 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
Antenna Gain 2.6 dBi
RF Output Power 802.11b 17+-2 dBm

802.11g  17+-1.5 dBm

802.11n  16+-1.5 dBm

EU Decleration of Conformity

Robovox Distributions GmbH hereby declares that the ZACO M1S radio complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on the Internet address https://conformity.zaco.eu/download/m1s.pdf

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