iROBOT RVE-Y1 Vacuum Cleaner User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: iRobot

Table of Contents

Safety Information
AUTOMATIC DIRT DISPOSAL
Regulatory Information
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iROBOT RVE-Y1 Vacuum Cleaner

Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

This owner’s guide includes information for Regulatory Model{s): RVE-Yl, ADG- Nl

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

| WARNING : When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

| WARNING : To reduce the risk of injury or damage, read and follow the safety precautions when setting up, using and maintaining your robot.
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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.| | Rated power output, d.c.
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| Risk of electric shock| | Rated power input, d.c.
| Risk of fire| | rated power input, a.c.
| Caution| | Read operator’s manual
| Class II equipment| | Keep out of reach of children
| For indoor use only| | General symbol for recycling
| Class Ill equipment| | Separate Supply Unit

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 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 or power strip. For replacement cords, please contact Customer Care to ensure proper selection of country specific power supply cord.
Do not open your robot or dirt disposal other than instructed in the Owner’s Guide. 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 dirt disposal with wet hands.
Do not use unauthorized chargers. Use of an unauthorized charger could cause the battery to generate heat, smoke, catch fire, or explode.
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 dirt disposal.
Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only.
If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent robot access to the balcony and ensure safe operation.
If the room to be cleaned contains equipment, such as a stove, fan, space heater, or humidifier, remove the equipment before operation. There is a risk of injury, accident or malfunction if the robot comes in contact and pushes the equipment.
Clean cliff sensors for buildup.
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.

CAUTION

Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical outlets in the floor.
Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything that is burning or smoking.
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 or tripping over it.
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. Extinguish candles. Shut off space heaters.
Perform the required maintenance per the Owner’s Guide to ensure safe operation of the robot and dirt disposal.

NOTICE

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.
Before running your robot on carpets or rugs, ensure that the carpets or rugs are compatible with vacuums using bars or brushes. Using your robot on a carpet or rug that is not compatible could result in damage to your carpet or rug. Contact your carpet or rug manufacturer with questions on compatibility.

BATTERY

WARNING

Do not open, crush, heat above 176°F: 80°C, or incinerate. Follow the Owner’s Guide instructions for proper use, maintenance, handling, and disposal.
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.
Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion batteries are subject to stringent transportation regulations. If you need to ship this product (with the battery included) for service, travel or any other reason, you must see the Troubleshooting section of your manual or contact customer care for shipping instructions.
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 authorized iRobot Service Center 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; or
depositing it in a designated collection point

The seperate 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.

Note : For battery recycling go to call2recycle.org; or call 1-800-822-8837

AUTOMATIC DIRT DISPOSAL

WARNING

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
Always disconnect your robot from the dirt disposal before cleaning or maintaining it.
Do not use the dirt disposal as a step.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
To properly maintain your dirt disposal, do not place foreign objects inside and ensure it is clear of debris.
In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
Do not pour any liquids into the device and do not immerse in water.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug your dirt disposal before cleaning.
Keep the dirt disposal and power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not allow liquids to get on or into the dirt disposal.

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 dirt disposal may be protected with a surge protector in the event of severe electrical storms.
Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

The complete owner’s guide is available at https://www.irobot.com/j7plusownersguide.

Regulatory Information

FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
iRobot Corporation Roomba Model: RVE-Yl
Contains FCC ID: UFE-AXGYl and contains IC: 6652A-AXGY1
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by iRobot Corporation 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 as well as ICES-003 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 to radio communication 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 receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor help.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than the necessary for successful communication.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with FCC §2. l 091 (b) for mobile device RF exposure limits, set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. Per FCC requirements, maintain a distance of more than 8 inches (20 cm) between any person and the host device (Roomba robot).
ISED Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with the Canadian Standard RSS-102 for mobile device RF exposure limits, set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. Per ISED requirements, maintain a distance of more than 8 inches (20 cm) between any person and the robot.

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For battery recycling go to call2recycle.org; or call l -800-822-8837

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