Robotic Vacuum Cleaner ZACO-A6 User Manual

ZACO-A6
Robotic vacuum cleaner
User Manual

Thank you for choosing ZACO A6 robotic vacuum cleaner! You’ve joined millions of people to get cleaning done robotically.
This user manual helps you to keep your robot performing at its best. Please take a few moments to read through it.
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Enjoy automated home cleaning performed by ZACO A6!

ZACO Customer Service
Customer Service Number:
00800-42377961 (European Free Call)
0209-513038-383 (Direct Line DE)
Email: support@zacorobot.eu

Important Notes

A6 contains electronic parts. Do NOT put it in water or spay it with water. Clean the robot with a dry cloth only.
Where to start

• Place the charging dock against a wall in an open area. Do not put it near a door or the steps.
• Before cleaning begins, clear up excessive objects on the floor (e.g. cables, bar stools, etc.).
• Choose MAX mode to clean areas with accumulated dust.

For best performance

• Remove the main brush. Clean the bristle ends and the roller twice a week. (Figure 1)
• Remove the front wheel with a screwdriver. Remove hair in the wheel cavity and axle twice a week. (Figure 2)
• Empty the dustbin and clean filter and bristle brush after each use. Replace filter every month.

Safety Instructions

Before using the robot, please read and follow the below safetyinstructions and precautions.

• Read through this user manual carefully before using the robot.
• Retain this user manual.
• Any operation that is not described in this user manual may injure the users or cause product damage.

WARNING

1. Only certified technicians may disassemble the robot. Users must not disassemble or repair the robot.
2. Use factory authorized adapter only. Using nonspecific adapter may cause electric shock, fire or robot damage.
3. Do not touch the power cord, plug or adapter with wet hands.
4. Do not allow clothes or any part of your body to be drawn into the robot’s wheels.
5. Do not place the robot near cigarette, lighter, matches or other flammable.
6. Clean the robot after charging finishes.
7. Do not over-bend the power cord or pressure the power cord with heavy or sharp objects.
8. Do not use the robot outdoor,
9. Do not sit on the robot or attach any object on it.
10. Do not use the robot on wet floors.
11. Before using the robot, remove all fragile objects (textile, glass, lighting, etc) and other objects that could be caught in the brushes or suction opening (cords, clothing, papers, drapes, blinds, etc).
12. Do not place the robot where it could easily fall off (tables, chairs, etc).
13. Turn off the power switch during transportation or when the robot will not be used for a long time.
14. To avoid battery damage, check if the adapter and outlet are properly connected before using the robot.
15. To avoid tripping, make sure everyone in the house knows the robot is working.
16. Do not use the robot when the dustbin is full.
17. Use the robot in environment between -l0°C and 50°C.
18. Do not place the robot in a high-temperature environment.
19. Battery must be removed from the robot before the battery is scrapped.
20. Disconnect electricity supply before removing the battery.
21. The battery is to be disposed of safety according to local regulations.

NOTE: This product should not be used by children, mentally challenged people or people who lack related experience and knowledge (unless they are under proper supervision).

Product Parts

Main body and accessories

**Robot anatomy

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Remote Contro

1. CLEAN/Pause Button
2. Directional Buttons
3. Plan Button
4. Clock Button
5.Spot Mode Button| 6. Self-charge Button
7. Edge Mode Button
8. Local Time
9. Schedule Time
10. Infrared Transmitter
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1. “ ” CLEAN / Pause Button
   • To start cleaning in selected mode.
   • To stop current cleaning cycle.
   • To change from sleep mode to selected mode

2. Direction Buttons
   A.” ” Button:
   • To increase minute and hour setting in schedule or clock mode.
   • To move robot forward in selected mode
   • To stop the robot when it hits against objects.
   B. “max” Button:
   • To decrease minute and hour setting in schedule or clock mode.
   • To maximize vacuuming power.
   C. “ ” Button:
   • To change from minute to hour in schedule or clock mode.
   • To turn the robot left.
   D. “ ” Button:
   • To change from minute to hour in schedule or clock mode.
   • To tum the robot right.

3. “ ” Plan button
   • To enter schedule mode when robot is in selected mode.
   • To confirm cleaning schedule.

4. “ ” Clock button
   • To enter clock mode when robot is in selected mode.
   • To confirm time setting.

5. “ ” Spot button
   To clean specific areas.

6. “ ” Self-charge button
   To return robot to charging dock.

7. “ ” Edge button
   To clean along the edge of the walls.

8. “ ” Local Time
   To display scheduled time.

9. “ ” Scheule Time
   To display clock.

Note:

1. Place two AAA batteries into the remote control.
2. Remove batteries if the remote control will not be used for a long time.

How to Use

Precautions

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Clear up excess clutters on floor before cleaning (e.g. cables, bar stools, etc.)| Running the robot on short pile.
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Put pad under the furniture when the height under the furniture is less than 8cm.| Protect robot on stairs with protective fence putted along the edge.
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Put all the things in order to let the vacuum move smoothly.|
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Robot will change to sleep mode when it stands idle for 10 minutes. Press AUTO or CLEAN button to wake up the robot.| Remove hatstand and slender furniture to avoid being hit if they fall down.

**Charging dock

**

1. Getting started

2. . Place charging dock on the floor and plug in adapter.
   Signal light on charging dock will turn solid.
   Note:
   Put charging dock against a wall and remove obstacles about 1 meter on both sides and about 2 meters in front.

3. > Display panel will flash after the power switch (near the power socket) is turned on.
   (If no command is received, the robot will switch to sleep mode after 45 seconds)
   Note:
   A. Always keep the power switch on, otherwise the robot will not work.
   B. If power switch is turned off, all scheduled cleaning will be lost.
   Caution: Before charging the robot, make sure the power switch is turned on, otherwise the robot will not be charged.

4. >. Robot can be recharged by:
   A. Plugging into an electrical outlet.
   B. Pressing £ button on remote control – the robot will return to charging dock for auto recharge.
   Extending battery life:
   A. Before first use, charge the robot overnight. When charging finishes, light at
   AUTO button will turn off.
   B. Always place the robot on the charging dock that is connected to power.
   C. If the robot will not be used for a long time, fully recharge it and turn off the power switch before storing it in a cool, dry place.

5. >. Auto charging
   Robot will automatically return to charging dock when battery runs low.

6. Start/Pause/Sleep
   Sleep mode: robot is not working, light at AUTO button is off and power switch is on.
   Selected mode: robot is not working, green light at AUTO button flashes.
   Cleaning mode: robot is working, green light at AUTO button turns solid.

7. >. To start
   A. Make sure the power switch is on.
   B. Press button on robot or button : on remote control to start cleaning.
   Note: If robot is in sleep mode, press button to recover it from sleep mode.
   Press button again to start the cleaning cycle.

8. >. Pause
   Press  button on robot or button on remote control to change from Clean mode to selected mode.
   Note: When robot is paused, press button to resume the cleaning cycle.

9. >. Sleep
   Change from selected mode to sleep mode:
   A. Press and hold button on robot for 3 seconds.
   B. Robot automatically enters sleep mode if no command is received after 45 seconds.

10. Scheduling

11. >. Point the remote control at robot and press CLEAN button to recover robot from sleep mode. You will hear a beep.
    While making a schedule, pay attention to the statements of AUTO button and make sure that green light is flashing. If not, press AUTO or CLEAN button to wake up the robot first, then select the cleaning mode.

12. >. Adjust the “clock” on remote control to display local time.
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    Press the CLOCK button, and the 12:00 displayed flashes.| Use direction buttons to set the correct time.

Press CLOCK again to save the setting.

• The adjustment on clock will fail if not pressing CLOCK button to save.

  3. Make a schedule
     Press PLAN button to save the setting.
     • The schedule mode will fail if you do not press PLAN to save.
     • During the program, you will hear beeps after each operation, no beeps indicates your plan fails.
     • After changing the remote control batteries, the CLOCK time and PLAN time need to be re-set.

  4. . Cancel the schedule
     • Adjusting the plan time shown on the screen to 12:00 can cancel the plan.

  5. Cleaning modes
     **** A6 offers several cleaning modes to clean home efficiently.
     While choosing cleaning modes, pay attention to the statements of AUTO button and make sure that green light is flashing. If not, press AUTO or CLEAN button to wake up the robot first, then select the cleaning mode.

  6. >. Auto cleaning
     In Auto cleaning mode, robot automatically cleans the areas that it can reach.

  7. >. Spot Mode
     Press Spot button on remote control while robot is working. Robot will clean around a circular route and return to Auto Clean mode after Spot cleaning is
     finished.

  8. >. MAX Mode
     MAX mode increases suction level and usually is used to clean highly concentrated dust areas. Pressing MAX mode twice will change the suction level to normal.

  9. >. Edge Mode
     To start edge cleaning, put robot near the edge of a wall and press EDGE on remote control.

  10. >. Mini-Room Mode
      Press CLEAN button twice on robot or remote control to switch from Sleep mode to MINI-room made, which is designed for small space or single room cleaning.

  11. >. Self-charge / Back to charging dock
      During cleaning, A6 will go back to charging dock automatically once battery is low.
      • Pressing “ ” button on remote control also can let the robot go back to charging dock to recharge.

  12. InvisibleWall
      

InvisibleWall creates an invisible barrier that A6 will not cross.
This invisible barrier can be used to confine A6 to a particular room or area.

• Install battery first, then turn it on.

• Put the InvisibleWall on the outside of the doorway you wish to block.

• Ensure the signal logo is facing forward and toward the opening you would like to block.

• Turn off the InvisibleWall after each use.
  TIPS:

• Make sure which side is working area according to the stickers on the InvisibleWall.

• Place the robot in the “working area” to do cleaning.

Maintenance

• Turining off the robot during the maintenance.
  Take out dustbin and clean dust or debris in the suction opening.
  Take apart the filter components and clean the high performance filter.
  Do not wash the high performance filter.
  Wash dustbin and primary filter.
  Dry the dustbin and filters. Keep them always in dry condition.

1. Main Brush and Side Brushes

2. >. Clean the main brush
   Open the cover and take out the main brush. Then remove the pet hair or any hair on it by the clean brush.

3. >. Clean Side Brushes
   Take apart the side brushes, clean the dust and any hair in the cavity and ensure that the side brushes can turn freely.

4. Other Components

5. >. Clean cliff sensors
   To keep it’s peak performance, please do regular clean on cliff sensors.

6. >. Clean charging pins
   Gently clean the sensor lens and charging pins with a soft dry cloth.

7. >. Front wheel
   Make sure the front wheel is clean and can rotate freely to avoid lowered cleaning performance:
   (1) Pull the wheel up and out vertically and clean it.
   Also check if the gasket is worn.
   (2) Make sure the gasket is properly installed after cleaning the front wheel.

Troubleshooting

CLEAN button status signals

The robot will remind you by beeping or erratic movements when it is malfunctioning.

brushes.
• Make sure they can rotate smoothly.
2 beeps| Cliff sensor or bumper sensor failure| • Clean cliff sensor.
• Check if the bumper can rotate freely.
3 beeps| Robot gets stuck| Move the robot and restart.
4 beeps| Main rotating brush failure| • Remove bristle brush.
• Clean bristle ends and roller.
Movement| Possible Cause| What to do
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Make short moves and circle around a small area| Hair/debris are clo the front wheel.| • Pull out the front wheel and remove hair and debris in the cavity and axle.
• Reinstall front wheel, and clean it twice a week.
Move backward and spin| Bumper can’t rotate smoothly| • Reinstall bumper and remove hair and debris.
• Make sure bumper can move backand forth smoothly.
Circle continously| Side wheels are stuck| • Clean hair and debris on the wheels.
• Push them in and out to make sure they can rotate freely.
Noise level increased| Bristle brush and roller are jammed by hair| • Remove main brush.
• Clean bristle brush and roller and reinstall them.
Stop and beep suddenly| Bristle brush and roller are jammed by hair| • Remove main brush.
• Clean bristle brush and roller and reinstall them.
Pick up less debris and spit out debris| Dustbin is full and filter is dirty| • Replace filter once every three months.
• Take out dustbin and Clean the dustbin
• Remove filter and Clean the filter.
Movement| Possible Cause| What to do
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Side wheels don’t work properly| Side wheels are jammed by hair| • Clean hair and debris on the wheels.
• Push them in and out to make sure they can rotate freely.
Side brushes don’t rotate freely| Side brushes are stuck Side| • Remove dust and hair from brushes
• Make sure they can rotate freely.
Working time shortened| Charging time too short or battery problems| • Make sure robot is fully charged in 5 hours.
• Replace battery.

Product Specifications

Remark:
The storage temperature of this product is between -20°C and 60°C. Clock or schedule setting is confirmed with a beep sound. Setting is unsuccessful if there is no sound confirmation.

ZACO Customer Service
Free Call Europe: 00800-42377961
Direct Line DE: 0209-513038-380
Email: support@zacorobot.eu
Website: www.zacorobot.eu

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