obode A8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

abode A8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Instruction

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS APPLIANCE), Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury

1. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
2. Do not use it outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children, pets or plants.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. Do not use a damaged cord or plug. If an appliance or Docking Station is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service centre.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle chargers, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
8. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; Keep the opening free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
9. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
10. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes
12. Do not use without a dust bin and/or filters in place.b Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing an appli-ance that has the switch on invites accidents.
13. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
14. Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
15. When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
16. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, seek medical help immediately. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
17. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
18. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature.
19. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause an explosion.
20. Do not use and store in extremely hot or cold environments (It is recommended to use in temperatures -10°C-40°C
21. and store in temperatures -20°C-40°C). Please charge the robot in temperatures above 4°C and below 40°C.
22. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk  of fire.
23. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
24. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained
25. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
26. Place the cords from other appliances out of the area to be cleaned.
27. Do not operate the vacuum in a room where an infant or child is sleeping. Do not operate the vacuum in an area where there are lit candles or fragile objects on the floor to be cleaned.
28. Do not operate the vacuum in a room that has lit candles on furniture that the vacuum may accidentally hit or bump into.
29. Do not allow children to sit on the vacuum.
30. Do not use the vacuum on a wet surface.
31. Do not use the Docking Station if it is damaged.
32. Turn off the power switch before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
33. The plug must be removed from the receptacle before cleaning or maintaining the Docking Station.
34. Remove the appliance from the docking station and turn off the power switch to the appliance before removing the battery for disposal of the appliance.
35. If the robot will not be used for a long time, fully charge the robot power it OFF for storage and unplug the charger.
36. Use only with the DC2113 docking station.

CAUTION:
RISK OF INJURY. BRUSH MAY START UNEXPECTEDLY. REMOVE THE MAIN BRUSH BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING. Please read the instruction sheet carefully before use”

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS” and “DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CARE-FULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS”.
2. 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.
3. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
5. The docking station is only applicable to product A8.
6. Warning : The battery charger (Docking station) is not intended to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

WARNING FOR BATTERY

1. The product must be powered off before removing the battery.
2. Please note that do not disassemble the battery by yourself.
3. If you need to replace it, please contact the after-sales service center.
4. Please dispose of used battery according to local laws and regulations
5.  Do not dismantle, open or shred the battery.
6. Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight
7.  Do not short-circuit a battery.
8. Do not store batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other metal objects.
9. Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
10. In the event of a leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
11. Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
12. Do not use any battery which is not designed for use with the equipment.
13. Do not mix different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device.
14. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
15. Seek medical advice immediately if the battery has been swallowed.
16. Keep batteries clean and dry.
17. Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
18. After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
19. The batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C).
20. Retain the original product literature for future reference.
21. The battery may be irreversibly damaged if the battery is in low power for a long time. It is recommended that the battery retain sufficient power before storage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Household use only
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
This device complies with DHHS Radiation Rules, 21CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J.

1. The way this machine triggers entering energy saving mode: In standby or charging state, press and hold the docking button or laser radar for 20s, all the indicator lights will turn off, and the machine enters energy saving mode;
2. Exit energy saving mode: In energy saving mode, press the power button, the machine will restart after power on, and exit energy saving mode.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in apolarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

CAUTION:
Please read the instruction sheet carefully before use
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions

FCC Rules

• this device may not cause harmful interference.
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 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. 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 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 off 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  MPE Reminding
  To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements,a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation.
  To ensure compliance, operations at a distance that is closer than this is not recommended.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Product Model: A8
• Host Charging Voltage : 16.7V
• Host Rated Voltage : 14.4V
• Host Rated Power : 55W
• Docking Station Mode l: DC2113
• Docking Station Input : 100-240V~,50-60Hz,24W Docking Station Output: 16.7V , 1A
• Battery Mode l: BP14452C
• Battery Rated Voltage : 14.4V
• Battery Capacity : 5200mAh 74.88Wh
• Charging Limit Voltage : 16.8V

Midea Robozone Technology Co.,Ltd No.39 Caohu Avenue, Xiangcheng Economic Development Zone, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Company : Midea America Corp.
Address: 300 Kimball DriveSuite 201, Parsippany, NJ, USA 07054
Note : You can also view the instructions on the app.

IN THE BOX

Components in Package

Introduction to Parts of Robot Vacuum Main View

Bottom View

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

Installation of Charging Base

1. Place the charging base flat against the wall on a level surface. If there is any charging base for other robot vacuum cleaners in the room, please put it away before use of our charging base to avoid mismatching.
2. Place the charging base in an area covered with wireless network signal to ensure stable network connection of the robot and proper function of the App.
   Store the excess cords into the slot at the back of the charging base to avoid affecting the proper function of the robot vacuum.

Notes

•  Avoid placing the robot and the base under direct sunlight.
• Do not cover the signal transmission area of the charging base with stickers or other objects.
• Be sure to keep the charging area dry.

Installation of Side Brush to Robot Vacuum

• Turn the main unit over. Attach the side brush to its colour-matched post and press down until they fit into place
• To remove the side brush, grab the rubber-coated legs of the side brush with both hands (be careful not to pull the hair bundle vigorously) and pull it out.

Power on & Charging
Press and hold ” ” for 3 seconds to power on the robot vacuum. After the power indicator turns on, put the robot vacuum into the charging base for charging, as shown. We recommend you charge the robot for at least 6 hours before using it for the first time.

Indicator Light|

Status

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stable light

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| 1)   Robot is in standby mode, or

2)   Cleaning in progress, or

3)   Robot is fully charged.

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stable light

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stable light

| battery level ≥ 20%, robot has finished its mission and is going to recharge
of| stable light| flash quickly| battery level < 20%, robot is going to recharge
of| flash slowly| of| Robot is charging

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flash quickly

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| Error has occurred, see “common problems”

Notes

• When the battery level is too low, the robot cannot be turned on. Please charge before using.
• The robot will not be turned off when placed on the charging base. To turn the battery off, remove the robot from the base, press and hold for 3s to shut it down. All indicators will be turned off.
• To ensure that the robot is always ready for use, keep it in the charging state.
• If you manually put the robot vacuum into the base, ensure that the charging contacts of both the robot and the base are connected. When placed correctly, there should be some distance between the robot’s bumper and the charging base.
• For long-term storage, remove the robot from the base, turn it off and store it in a cool, dry place. If the robot is not used for more than 3 months, allow it to get charged for at least 12 hours before use. To preserve the battery lifespan, we suggest you fully charge the battery at least once every six months.

Wireless Network Connection with Obode App

• Ensure your phone is connected to the wireless network that you wish to operate the robot with and Bluetooth is turned on.
• Download App: Scan the QR code or search for “Obode Life” in the Apple or Google Play Store to download the App. Open the app and create your personal account. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Add your robot vacuum to your App. Press the ” + ” button shown in the App and select A8 from the available list of products.
• Connect your robot to your wireless network. After assembling and powering on the robot, press and hold the” ” button for 3 seconds until a beep sound is heard. The wireless network indicator light should start flashing. Follow the instructions on the App for next steps

| | | Status
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flash slowly

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stable light

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| Robot is waiting for network configuration

flash quickly

|

stable light

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| Robot is trying to connect to network
stable light| stable light| of| Spot cleaning is in progress

Notes
If your home Wi-Fi name or password is changed, you will need to re- establish a connection with your robot.

1. App supports iOS 10.0 and above, Android 6.0 and above phone system versions, but pad device is not accepted; generally, the phone system version can be checked through the “Settings-About Phone” on the phone.
2. This model does not support a WEP encrypted router.
3. The robot supports a 2.4GHz network exclusively. 5GHz frequency range is currently incompatible.
4. Wi-Fi is mandatory for network accessing configuration of the robot; once the network accessing is configured successfully, the App may be operated in a Wi-Fi/2G/3G/4G/5G network environment, and the robot may be controlled remotely.
5. If your home’s Wi-Fi password or router is changed, the robot vacuum cleaner will be displayed as offline on the App: you only need to re-configure the network once again
6. .6. If others want to use the App to operate the same robot, they will need to be invited on App by the family creator to join in (in the condition that the invitee has downloaded App and has registered an account).
7.  When the App changes, the old users may be asked to remove their device in the mobile App and the new users will just need to configure directly their network by accessing in accordance with network access instructions.
8.  Reset Wi-Fi: If there is something wrong with the network connection, you can try to reset the Wi-Fi by pressing and holding the network configuration button for 3 seconds. After that, the robot will enter the pairing state, and you can re-try the connection.

Preparations of the Water Tank
When using the mopping function, press the dustbin release button to remove the dustbin. Open the tank lid, fill the water tank with cold water, and securely close the lid. Place the dustbin back into the robot.
Notes

Do not add hot water or detergent into the tank to prevent clogging.
Environmental Requirements
Before using the robot, please make sure the area to be cleaned is free from items that may be tangled/stuck with the robot (such as wires, hard objects, iron nails, glasses and other sharp fragments), and items that may be dragged or knocked down by the robot (such as fragile, precious and dangerous objects likely to fall) to avoid any possible personal injury or property damage.

GETTING STARTED

Start / Pause / Resume
Briefly Press ” ” to start/pause/resume cleaning or use your App to control.

Operation

| Button
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Short Press| Start/resume/pause| Return to the base| Start spot cleaning
Press and hold for 3s| Shut down| /| Enter the Wi-Fi pairing state

SPOT Cleaning
When the robot vacuum is in standby/pause mode, press ” ” to start spot cleaning. The robot will begin to clean an area of one square meter centered on itself. After spot cleaning, the robot will automatically return to the charging base to recharge.
Note that starting the spot cleaning mode will automatically stop the current cleaning cycle.

Recharge

• When the robot vacuum is in standby mode, press ” recharging. ” and the robot vacuum will start
• When the robot vacuum is in the cleaning process, pressing ” ” can stop cleaning, and then pressing” ” can start recharging. Under special circumstances (such as power depletion, robot vacuum jamming, etc.), the robot vacuum may not be able to recharge automatically. Please manually place the robot vacuum back to the charging base . Notes
• The robot vacuum will enter sleep mode when it is in standby mode for more than 10 minutes. In sleep mode, press any key to wake up the robot vacuum.
• Do not immerse the robot in water. Doing so may damage the equipment, causing short-circuit or current leakage

App Guide

Notes
The content of the App is subject to the upgraded version of the App. The interface is only for reference and will be updated continuously.

MAINTENANCE AND COMMON PROBLEMS

Dustbin / Water Tank / Filter（Clean as needed）

• Take out the dustbin:Press the dustbin release button as shown and take out the dustbin.
• Open the lid of the water tank and clean out the remaining water. Open the lid of the dustbin and take out the filter.
• Remove debris by tapping the filter against your garbage bin. You can clean the dustbin, the filter and filter mesh with water, but remember to dry them THOROUGHLY before reinserting them into the robot (Do not clean the filter elements with detergents)
• Reinsert the dustbin into the robot. It is recommended to clean the filter elements every week and replace them every 1-3 months.

How to use the cleaning brush:

• Cut the hair entangled on the main brush with the blade.
• Brush off the hair.

Main Brush (Weekly cleaning is recommended)

• Turn the main unit over. Put your hand on the notch on the upper part of the cover plate of the main brush, press down to release the cover plate of the main brush and pull it out, and lift the right side of the main brush to take it out.
• Clean the main brush and its cover plate with the cleaning brush or a soft cloth
• Wash the main brush with water and dry it.
• After cleaning, press the end cover back to the main body. Install the main brush body into the main unit according to the direction shown in the figure. It is recommended to clean the main brush every week and replace them every 6 months

Side Brush (Weekly cleaning is recommended)

Pull out the side brush. Remove dust on the side brush.

• It is recommended to clean the side brush every week and replace them every 6 months. Main Wheels (Weekly cleaning is recommended) Rotate the main wheels back and forth to remove debris or dust – remove and take out the hair or debris with the cleaning brush or a soft cloth.

Mop Assembly

• Release the mop assembly and clean it.
• Remove the mopping cloth from the mop holder
• Wash the mopping cloth with water and dry it; then place the cleaned mopping cloth back to the mop holder and re-install the mop assembly to the robot.

Sensor and Charging Contacts (Weekly cleaning is recommended)

Common Problems

The robot vacuum cannot be recharged

| ****

The robot vacuum is not in contact with the charging contacts.

| ****

Place the robot vacuum 1m in front of the charging base and press the recharging button.

The robot vacuum cannot return for charging| ****

The charging base is placed improperly.

| Place the charging base on a level surface that is free of obstacles.

The robot vacuum is trapped

| ****

The robot vacuum is entangled/stuck by objects (such as cords) on the floor.

| ****

Please put away the scattered cords and objects on the floor.

The side brush/main brush is stuck so that the robot vacuum cannot move normally.

| Remove the objects that caused the main/side brush to be stuck and place the robot flat on the floor and restart.

The robot vacuum is stuck by obstacles.

| Remove the obstacles and proceed with cleaning, or set No-go zones in App.
Cleaning process has not been completed, but the robot vacuum returns for charging| ****

The battery level of the robot vacuum is running low.

| ****

Let the robot vacuum return for recharging.

Fail to clean as appointment

| ****

Scheduled appointment has been cancelled.

| ****

Reset appointment.

The robot vacuum is in “Do Not Disturb Mode”.

| Turn of “Do Not Disturb Mode” or adjust the “do not disturb time interval”.
The robot vacuum does not work| ****

Left/right wheel is suspended.

| ****

Place the robot vacuum flat on the floor and start the robot vacuum.

The robot vacuum moves backward

| ****

The protective cover of navigation module is stuck.

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Gently tap the protective cover to remove dust.

There is obstacle ahead.

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Remove the obstacle ahead.

The robot vacuum moves backward

| ****

The bumper is stuck.

| ****

Gently tap the front bumper to remove dust.

There is dust accumulated on the clif sensors.

| ****

Clean the dust accumulated on the surface of clif sensors.

The robot vacuum has no sound

| ****

· The sound is muted.

· The robot vacuum is in “Do Not Disturb Mode”.

| ****

· Turn up the volume.

· Turn of “Do Not Disturb Mode”.

The App shows the connection is disconnected

| ****

· The phone is not connected to the network normally.

· The router is not working properly.

· The robot vacuum is not turned on.

· The network is removed.

· Wi-Fi password or network has been changed.

| ****

· Reconnect the phone network.

· Restart the router.

· Turn on the robot.

· Add new appliances in the App.

· Reset the network by pressing and holding the ”  ” button for 3 seconds

· Add the device again following the phone’s instructions.

App operation response delays

| ****

· Wi-Fi signal is weak.

· The network bandwidth is insuficient.

| ****

· Restart the router to reduce the number of access users.

· Check the phone settings.

· Increase the network bandwidth.

The robot vacuum moves backward

| ****

The bumper is stuck.

| ****

Gently tap the front bumper to remove dust.

There is dust accumulated on the clif sensors.

| ****

Clean the dust accumulated on the surface of clif sensors.

The robot vacuum has no sound

| ****

· The sound is muted.

· The robot vacuum is in “Do Not Disturb Mode”.

| ****

· Turn up the volume.

· Turn of “Do Not Disturb Mode”.

The App shows the connection is disconnected

| ****

· The phone is not connected to the network normally.

· The router is not working properly.

· The robot vacuum is not turned on.

· The network is removed.

· Wi-Fi password or network has been changed.

| ****

· Reconnect the phone network.

· Restart the router.

· Turn on the robot.

· Add new appliances in the App.

· Reset the network by pressing and holding the ”  ” button for 3 seconds

· Add the device again following the phone’s instructions.

App operation response delays

| ****

· Wi-Fi signal is weak.

· The network bandwidth is insuficient.

| ****

· Restart the router to reduce the number of access users.

· Check the phone settings.

· Increase the network bandwidth.

For more details, please see the App push notifications for more exception handling.
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