Roomba Combo i8 Robot Vacuum and Mop Floor Cleaner Owner’s Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Robot

Roomba Combo i8 Robot Vacuum and Mop Floor Cleaner

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Product Information

The product is a Robot Vacuum and Mop that can be used for indoor cleaning purposes.
It is equipped with a camera, RCON sensor, IR sensor window, cliff sensor, floor tracking sensor, and touch sensors for efficient cleaning.
The robot has multi-surface brushes and an edge-sweeping brush for thorough cleaning of different surfaces.
It has a dust bin and filter bin with a release button for easy disposal of dirt and debris.
The product comes with a Home BaseTM Charging Station that acts as a charging dock for the robot.
The charging station has charging contacts that connect to the robot for charging.
The product has safety features such as back feed protection and a general symbol for recycling.
The battery used in the product must be disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner at designated collection points.

Product Usage Instructions

Place the Home BaseTM Charging Station in an appropriate location and connect it to a power source.
Position the robot vacuum and mop in front of the charging station and ensure that the charging contacts are aligned with those on the station.
Press the CLEAN/Power button to turn on the robot vacuum and mop.
Select cleaning options such as Spot Clean, Clean, or Home using the buttons on the robot or remote control (if provided).
Let the robot vacuum and mop clean the designated area while avoiding any obstacles in its path.
Once cleaning is complete, the robot will automatically return to the Home BaseTM Charging Station to recharge.
To empty the dust bin and filter bin, press the release button and remove the bin from the robot.
If the robot encounters any issues or errors during operation, refer to the owner’s guide for troubleshooting steps.

It is important to read and follow all safety precautions mentioned in the owner’s guide to avoid any potential physical injury hazards.

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

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 can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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
Risk of fire
Separate Supply Unit
Class II equipment
For indoor use only
Rated power input, a.c.
Rated power output, d.c.
Rated power input, d.c.
Read operator’s manual
Keep out of reach of children
General symbol for recycling
Backfeed Protection

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

Your robot 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 charging station.
Do not use unauthorised chargers. Use of an unauthorised charger could cause the battery to generate heat, smoke, catch fire, or explode.
Your robot 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 specific power supply cord.
Do not open your robot or charging station. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry location only.
Do not handle your robot or charging station with wet hands.
Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only.
Be aware that floors may be slippery after wet cleaning with your robot.
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.

CAUTION

Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical sockets or gas shut-off valves in the floor.
If the device passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance an object could be pulled off 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.
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.
Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything that is burning or smoking.
Do not flip the robot over with the Combo Bin installed.
Perform the required maintenance as per the Owner’s Guide to ensure safe operation of the robot and charging station.

NOTICE

This robot is intended for dry floor use only. Do not use this device to pick up spills. Do not allow your robot or charging station to become wet.
Do not place anything on top of your robot.
The failure to maintain cleanliness of charger contacts could result in loss of ability for the robot to charge the battery.

CHARGING STATION

WARNING

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.
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, ensure that the charging station is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from stairs.

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 176°F: 80°C, or incinerate. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not short-circuit the battery by allowing metal objects to contact battery terminals or immerse in liquid. Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
Periodically inspect the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Place the battery in a sealed plastic bag and recycle or dispose of safely according to local environmental regulations, or return it to your local authorised iRobot Service Centre for disposal.

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.
For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with the robot.
Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the rechargeable battery supplied with the product. For replacement, purchase identical iRobot battery or contact iRobot Customer Care for alternative battery options.
Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before long-term storage.

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:

returning it to the distributor/dealer from whom you purchased the product;
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 office 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 effects on the environment and human health due to the substances in the batteries and accumulators. Information regarding the effects of problematic substances in the battery waste stream may be found at the following source: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/batteries/

About Your Roomba® Robot Vacuum

Top View

Bottom View

Home Base™ Charging Station

Buttons and Indicators

Using Your Roomba® Robot Vacuum

Positioning the Home Base™ Charging Station

_ WARNING: _To prevent the risk of your robot falling downstairs, ensure that the charging station is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) away from stairs.

Download the iRobot Home App and Connect to Wifi

Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your Roomba.
Set up PrecisionVision Navigation to avoid obstacles in real time.
Set an automatic cleaning schedule and customise cleaning preferences.
Create smart maps to tell your robot where and when to clean.

Charging

Place the robot on the charging station to activate the battery.
- Note: Your robot comes with a partial charge, but we recommend that you charge the robot for 3 hours prior to starting the first cleaning job.
If the “CLEAN” text is pulsing while charging, the robot is in the middle of a cleaning job and will automatically resume where it left.off once recharged.
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 iRobot HOME App.
For long-term storage, turn off the robot by removing it from the charging station and holding it down for 10 seconds. Store the robot in a cool, dry place.

Cleaning

Remove excess clutter from floors before cleaning. Use your robot frequently to maintain well-conditioned floors.
Your robot will automatically explore and clean your home. It will return to the charging station at the end of a cleaning job and whenever it needs to recharge.
To send the robot back to its charging station, tap . A blue light ring pattern will indicate that the robot is seeking the charging station.
When your robot detects an especially dirty area, it will engage Dirt Detect™ mode, moving in a forward/backward motion to clean the area more thoroughly. The light ring indicator will flash blue.
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. The light ring indicator will show a blue spiral.
When the robot senses its bin needs to be emptied, the light ring indicator will illuminate in a red sweeping motion toward the rear.

Troubleshooting

Your robot will tell you something is wrong by playing an audio alert and turning the light ring indicator red. Press CLEAN or tap the bumper for details. Further support and instructional videos are available in the iRobot Home App.
After 90 minutes of inactivity off the charging station, the robot will automatically end its cleaning job.

Battery Safety & Shipping

For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes with your robot.

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.

The battery MUST be turned off before shipping.
Turn off the battery by removing the robot from the charging station and holding down for 10 seconds. All indicators will turn off.
Package the robot securely for shipping.
If you need further assistance, contact our Customer Care team or visit global.irobot.com.

Accessories

**Dual Mode Virtual Wall® Barrier***

_ Note: _For best results, place at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) from the charging station.

Use the Dual Mode Virtual Wall® barrier to keep the robot in the places you want to be cleaned — and out of the ones you don’t. It creates an invisible barrier that only the robot can see. You can leave the device in position between cleanings.

Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier included for selected models only.

Choose the mode to meet your needs:

Virtual Wall Mode: When the switch is in the Virtual Wall position ( ), the device will create a linear barrier to block openings up to 10 feet (3 meters).
- Note: This barrier gets wider as it gets further from the device (refer to illustration).
Halo Mode: Toggle the switch to the Halo position ( ), to create a circular barrier. This will prevent the robot from approaching zones you want to protect such as a pet bowl, vase, or under a desk. The Halo barrier extends approximately 12 inches (30 centimeters) from the center of the device.
- Note: The batteries will last about 8-10 months under normal use. If you are not planning to use your Virtual Wall barrier for an extended period of time, be sure to turn the switch to the Off or middle position.

Roomba Combo™ Bin

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IMPORTANT: You must register your product in the iRobot Home App and complete a mapping run before using your Combo Bin. See the Activate your Combo Bin card for instructions.

INSTALL THE MOPPING PAD
- Slide the pad down over the track. Press the pad to the plate to attach.
FILL THE BIN
- Fill the Combo Bin with water. You may also use a compatible cleaning solution. Compatible solutions are listed at this answers.irobot.com/s/roombacombo-cleanser
- Note: The product starts wicking as soon as water is put into the tank.
SWAP THE BINS
- Remove the Dust Bin from the robot, and install the Combo Bin.
- Important: Do not flip the robot over with the Combo Bin installed

Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance Instructions

To keep your robot running at peak performance, perform the procedures on the following pages. There are additional instructional videos in the iRobot Home App. If you notice the robot picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin, clean the filter, and clean the brushes.

Part	Care Frequency	Replacement Frequency*
Bin	Wash bin as needed	–

Filter

Note: iRobot manufactures various replacement parts and assemblies. If you think you need a replacement part, please contact iRobot Customer Care for more information.

Replacement frequency may vary. Parts should be replaced if visible wear appears.

Emptying the Bin

Press bin release button to remove bin.
Open bin door to empty bin.
Place bin back in the robot.

Cleaning the Filter

Remove the bin. Remove the filter by grasping both ends and pulling out.
Remove debris by tapping the filter against your trash container.
Reinsert filter with ridged grips facing out. Place bin back in the robot.
- _ Important: _The robot will not run if the filter is not installed correctly. Replace the filter every two months.

Cleaning the Full Bin Sensors

Remove and empty the bin.
Wipe the inner sensors with a clean, dry cloth.
Wipe the bin door with a clean, dry cloth.

Washing the Bin

Important: Do not wash the filter. Remove the filter before washing the bin.

Release the bin, remove the filter, and open the bin door.
Rinse the bin using warm water.
- Note: Bin is not dishwasher safe.
Make sure bin is completely dry. Reinsert filter and place bin back in the robot.

Cleaning the Edge-Sweeping Brush

Use a coin or small screwdriver to remove the screw holding the Edge-Sweeping Brush in place.
Pull to remove the Edge-Sweeping Brush. Remove any hair or debris, then reinstall the brush.

Cleaning the Front Caster Wheel

Pull firmly on the front wheel module to remove it from the robot.
Pull firmly on the wheel to remove it from its housing (see illustration below).
Remove any debris from inside the wheel cavity.
Reinstall all parts when finished. Make sure the wheel clicks back into place.

Important: A front wheel clogged with hair and debris could result in damage to your floor. If the wheel is not spinning freely after you have cleaned it, please contact Customer Care.

Cleaning the Multi-Surface Brushes

Pinch the brush frame release tab, lift the tab, and remove any obstructions.
Remove the brushes from the robot. Remove the brush caps from the ends of the brushes. Remove any hair or debris that has collected beneath the caps. Reinstall the brush caps.
Remove any hair or debris from the square and hexagonal pegs on the opposite side of the brushes.
Remove the bin from the robot and clear any debris from the vacuum path.
Reinstall the brushes in the robot. Match the shape of the brush pegs with the shape of the brush icons in the cleaning head module.

Cleaning the Sensors, Camera Window, and Charging Contacts

Wipe sensors, camera window, and charging contacts with a clean, dry cloth.

Important: Do not spray cleaning solution or water onto the sensors or sensor openings.

Cleaning the Mopping Pad

HAND WASHING

Thoroughly wash the pad with warm water.

MACHINE WASHING

Wash using the warm cycle, then air dry. Do not tumble dry. Do not wash with delicates.

Replacing the Wick Cap

Remove pad plate
Remove the wick cap by pulling on the side rubber tab.
Replace with a new wick cap, pressing firmly into place to create a tight seal to prevent leaking.
Reinstall pad plate

Regulatory Information

Hereby, iRobot Corporation declares that this radio equipment device is in compliance with the EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.irobot.com/compliance.

Regulatory Model RVB-Y2 incorporates the Harpoon radio module model AXE-Y1. The Harpoon radio module is a dual-band radio which operates in the WLAN 2.4GHz and WLAN 5GHz bands.
The 2.4 GHz band is limited to operate between 2400 MHz and 2483 MHz with a maximum EIRP output power of 17.56 dBm (57 mW) at 2472 MHz.
The 5 GHz band is limited to operate between 5150 MHz and 5725 MHz with a maximum EIRP output power of 18.23 dBm (66.52 mW) at 5700 MHz.
For Israel, the 5GHz band is limited to operate in the 5150MHz- 5350MHz band.

This symbol on the product indicates that the appliance 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 appliance in an environmentally sensitive manner as follows:

returning it to the distributor/dealer from whom you purchased the product; or
depositing it in a designated collection point.

Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details or your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with your national legislation. More information may be found at the following source: https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/waste-and- recycling/wasteelectrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee_en

Recycle your end-of-life iRobot product responsibly as per local regulations. The following is a list of the WEEE recycling organisations contracted by iRobot at the time of product sale.

Location	Organisation	URL
Austria	UFH	http://www.elektro-ade.at/elektrogeraete-sammeln/ liste-der-

Manufacturer Address: iRobot Corporation, 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford MA 01730, USA

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iRobot Customer Care

USA & Canada

If you have questions or comments about your dirt disposal, please contact iRobot before contacting a retailer. You can start by visiting global.irobot.com for support tips, frequently asked questions, and information about accessories. This information can also be found in the iRobot HOME App. If you need further assistance, call the US Customer Care team at 877-855-8593.

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