bObsweep Bob Pro, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...Bob Pro OWNER S MANUAL Model SJP110020 Manual Version 2019 1 ...

Page 3: ...s best please read the Quick Start Guide and this manual thoroughly Welcome to the bObsweep family and Happy Sweeping If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact our helpful support team at support bobsweep com or 1 888 549 8847 Our business hours are Monday Friday 9 a m 5 p m Pacific Standard Time ...

Page 4: ...ronic components that in rare and unintended cases can cause hazards of heating fire and other malfunctions Furthermore because Bob is capable of autonomous movement his use poses the risk of collision with property pets and persons Unintended removal of articles such as small valuables jewelry or hair of persons or pets lying on the floor may also occur If Bob his remote control charging station ...

Page 5: ...erference 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 Co...

Page 6: ...d Maintenance 38 Dustbin 42 Filters 44 Main Brush 46 Side Brush 48 Battery 50 Sensors 52 Wheels Troubleshooting 56 Left Wheel 58 Right Wheel 60 Wheel Sensors 62 Front Wheel 64 Edge Sensors 66 Low Battery 68 Touch Sensors 70 Main Brush 72 Side Brush 74 Wall Sensors 76 Vacuum Motor 78 Power System 04 Getting Started 6 Box Contents 8 Bob s Anatomy 10 Get to Know Bob 12 Get Bob Started 16 22 End User ...

Page 7: ...ting Started 6 Box Contents 8 Bob s Anatomy 10 Get to Know Bob 12 Get Bob Started Let s start at the very beginning We ll walk you through the basics and help you get Bob started for the very first time 4 ...

Page 8: ... Started Box Contents 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 10 6 Side Brush Screws 2 7 Phillips Head Screwdriver 8 Spare Side Brushes 2 9 Owner s Manual Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card 10 Bob Pro Box Contents Bob comes with the following items You can purchase replacement parts and accessories at www bobsweep com shop 6 5 ...

Page 9: ...View Bottom View Quick Start Getting Started Bob s Anatomy Charging Plates Battery Main Brush Left Wheel Dustbin Side Brushes Front Wheel Bumper Cover Button Cover Right Wheel Edge Sensors Bob s Anatomy 8 7 ...

Page 10: ...ore any data about your home instead he uses a network of reactionary sensors to detect obstacles To maximize his coverage he may spiral outward zigzag across a small area or follow along walls If he seems to be ignoring some spaces or spending too much time on others don t worry Bob will efficiently clean your home over the course of a full cycle just check his dustbin for the evidence Dark Color...

Page 11: ...een power light will turn on 2 Place Bob on his charging station with the metal plates on his underside sitting on top of the nodes on his station Bob will chirp once and slowly blink his cover button to let you know that he is charging When Bob has fully charged his cover button will stop blinking and remain solid The green light on the station will be turned off while Bob is charging Quick Tip P...

Page 12: ...ng for 5 minutes he will enter standby mode to conserve his battery When in standby mode Bob is paused To take him out of standby mode press his cover button or any button on his remote Press Bob s cover button or the button on his remote and he will clean on his default Robot mode OR Bob works on the 2 Click System 1 click to clean and 2 clicks to charge It s as easy as 1 2 Sweep 14 13 ...

Page 13: ...ion 20 Charging Bob Bob automatically returns to his charging station when low on battery To maximize Bob s chance of finding his station it s best to place it in an easily accessible location with plenty of space around it 16 ...

Page 14: ...arging station against a wall on a hard flat surface If possible avoid positioning the charging station on carpet or soft surfaces 2 Make sure there is at least 10 feet 3 m of open space to the front and 2 feet 0 6 m of open space to the sides of the station Charging Charging Station Do not move Bob s charging station while he is working Quick Tip 10 feet 3 m 2 feet 0 6 m 2 feet 0 6 m Parts You ll...

Page 15: ...g station double click his cover button or press the button on his remote Charging Bob Bob will automatically return to his charging station when low on battery You can send Bob to charge at any time by double clicking his cover button or pressing the button on his remote Conserving Bob s Battery Bob should not sit on his charging station for more than 5 days If you will not be using him at least ...

Page 16: ...Remote Control 24 Remote Buttons 26 Syncing the Remote 28 Navigating Bob You can set Bob s cleaning schedule selecthiscleaningmodes andcontrol his movements all from his remote control 22 ...

Page 17: ...ers 5 Set Current Time Sets the current time 6 Set Cleaning Schedule Sets Bob s cleaning schedule 7 Quick Clean 30 min Sends Bob to clean for 30 minutes 8 Charge Sends Bob to his charging station 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bob s FullCommand remote requires 2 AAA batteries not included Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote on a regular basis Keep the remote at room temperature When Bob is on he...

Page 18: ... to it You will only need to do this once Make sure the remote has a working pair of batteries before proceeding Parts You ll Need Remote Control AAA Batteries x2 not included 1 While still holding down the button press and hold Bob s cover button for 4 seconds Bob will chirp 3 times to let you know the sync was successful 26 25 ...

Page 19: ...hile he is in his default Robot mode not while he is in Quick Clean or Wall Follow modes Using the navigational buttons resets Bob s cleaning algorithm so it is not recommended that you repeatedly control Bob while he is cleaning It is best give Bob some time to understand your home so he can clean at his best Important to Note 2 Press the button to return Bob to his default Robot mode 1 Hold down...

Page 20: ...Cleaning Schedule 32 Setting the Current Time 34 Setting the Cleaning Schedule Bob can be programmed to clean every day at the time of your choice through his remote control 30 ...

Page 21: ...rent time on his remote Make sure the remote is synced and has a working pair of batteries before proceeding 1 Press the button on the remote The hour digits will start flashing 2 Use the the and buttons to move between minutes and hours Use the and buttons to adjust your selection 3 Press the button again to save your settings Bob will chirp to confirm your save Parts You ll Need Remote Control A...

Page 22: ...s cleaning schedule 1 Press the button on the remote The hour digits will start flashing 2 Use the the and buttons to move between minutes and hours Use the and buttons to adjust your selection 3 Press the button again to save your settings Bob will chirp to confirm your save Parts You ll Need Remote Control AAA Batteries x2 not included 34 33 ...

Page 23: ...ush 48 Battery 50 Sensors 52 Wheels To maximize Bob s efficiency it is best to clean his dustbin filters brushes sensors and wheels about once a week Bob s battery should last several years and comes with a 2 year warranty Parts and Maintenance 36 ...

Page 24: ...ustbin 1 Push down the tab on Bob s back and slide the dustbin out 2 Lift the tab to open the dustbin 3 Dump the contents of the dustbin and brush it with Bob s cleaning tool 4 Close the dustbin and slide it back into Bob Do not wash the dustbin without removing the filters first Do not force the dustbin past its natural opening point Quick Tips Parts You ll Need Cleaning Tool 38 37 ...

Page 25: ...the dustbin Lift the filter tray out using the tabs for leverage 3 Remove the filters and set them aside Wash the dustbin with water 4 Allow the dustbin to fully dry before replacing the filters and filter tray Close the dustbin and slide it back into Bob Do not force the dustbin past its natural opening point When replacing the filters make sure the tab on the high efficiency filter faces up Quic...

Page 26: ...and prevent them from escaping the dustbin 1 Push down the tab on Bob s back and slide the dustbin out 4 Replace the filters and the filter tray Close the dustbin and slide it back into Bob 3 Remove the filters and brush them with Bob s cleaning tool Cleaning Bob s Filters 2 Lift the tab to open the dustbin Lift the filter tray out using the tabs for leverage Parts You ll Need Cleaning Tool Do not...

Page 27: ...main brush frame and lift 2 Use Bob s cleaning tool to clean the main brush and the notches inside Bob where the brush is held 3 When done secure the brush cap to the pin end of the main brush Lastly replace the main brush and main brush frame Parts You ll Need Cleaning Tool You may use scissors to cut away entanglements of hair or tweezers to unclog the notches inside Bob Quick Tips 44 43 ...

Page 28: ... Parts You ll Need Screwdriver Cleaning Tool 1 Remove the screw on the side brush 3 When done replace the side brushes and screws 2 Use the cleaning tool to clean the side brushes and the brush sockets Cleaning Bob s Side Brush You may use scissors to cut away entanglements of hair or tweezers to unclog the brush sockets Quick Tips 46 45 ...

Page 29: ... battery out 3 Slide the new battery into Bob and apply pressure until it clicks into place 2 Unplug the old battery by pulling at the circuit junction Then plug in your new battery Replacing Bob s Battery If you are not using Bob for an extended period of time unplug his charging station remove his battery and store everything in a dry place at room temperature Do not leave Bob in direct sunlight...

Page 30: ...is sensors about once a week Bob s wall sensors are located along his bumper his edge sensors are located along the front of his underside 1 Wipe the wall and edge sensors using a soft cloth slightly dampened with cold water or alcohol Cleaning Bob s Sensors Parts You ll Need Cloth not included 50 49 ...

Page 31: ...eels To maximize Bob s efficiency it is best to clean his wheels about once a week 1 Clean the left or right wheels using compressed air or the cleaning tool Cleaning Bob s Wheels Parts You ll Need Compressed Air Cleaning Tool not included 52 51 ...

Page 32: ... light flashes He will beep once flash a set number of times pause and then beep again before restarting the cycle If Bob s problems persist please contact our customer care center at 1 888 549 8847 or support bobsweep com Our hours are Monday Friday 9 a m 5 p m Pacific Standard Time 68 Touch Sensors 70 Main Brush 72 Side Brush 74 Wall Sensors 76 Vacuum Motor 78 Power System 54 ...

Page 33: ...red light 2 times between beeps then his left wheel may be congested Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Left Wheel What to do Clean the left wheel using compressed air or the cleaning tool 2 Parts You ll Need Compressed Air Cleaning Tool not included 56 55 ...

Page 34: ...ed light 3 times between beeps then his right wheel may be congested Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Right Wheel Parts You ll Need Compressed Air Cleaning Tool not included What to do Clean the right wheel using compressed air or the cleaning tool 3 58 57 ...

Page 35: ...ng and flashes a red light 4 times between beeps then his wheel sensors may be off the floor Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wheel Sensors What to do Make sure Bob s wheels are not suspended in the air and can reach the floor evenly 4 60 59 ...

Page 36: ...shooting Front Wheel What to do Grip the wheel assembly with your hand and pull up You may use a screwdriver for leverage if needed Remove the wheel by applying pressure to the back of it so that it pops out of place Clean it thoroughly Replace the wheel and wheel assembly Make sure the wheel spins freely inside the assembly 5 1 2 3 Parts You ll Need Cleaning Tool 62 61 ...

Page 37: ...hen his edge sensors may be dirty Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Edge Sensors What to do Wipe the edge sensors using a soft cloth slightly dampened with cold water or alcohol Keep Bob away from dark carpet that interferes with his edge sensors 6 Parts You ll Need Cloth not included 64 63 ...

Page 38: ... Battery What to do Place Bob on his charging station with the metal plates on his underside sitting on top of the nodes on his station Allow him to fully charge 7 Parts You ll Need Power Adapter Charging Bob will chirp once and slowly blink his cover button to let you know that he is charging When Bob has fully charged his cover button will stop blinking and remain solid 66 65 ...

Page 39: ... and flashes a red light 8 times between beeps then his bumper may be congested Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Touch Sensors Parts You ll Need Compressed Air not included What to do Clean the inside of the bumper using compressed air 8 68 67 ...

Page 40: ...an the main brush and the notches inside Bob where the brush is held When done secure the brush cap to the pin end of the main brush Lastly replace the main brush and main brush frame 9 1 Bob s main brush is not designed to clean shag carpet or rugs with long fibers If you d like Bob to clean shag carpet or long fibered rugs you may remove his main brush and allow him to vacuum without it You may ...

Page 41: ...g Troubleshooting Side Brush What to do Remove the screw on each side brush Use the cleaning tool to clean the side brushes and the brush sockets When done replace the side brushes and screws 10 1 Parts You ll Need Screwdriver Cleaning Tool You may use scissors to cut away entanglements of hair or tweezers to unclog the notches inside Bob Quick Tips 2 3 72 71 ...

Page 42: ...his wall sensors may be dirty Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wall Sensors What to do Wipe the wall sensors using a soft cloth slightly dampened with cold water or alcohol Bob s wall sensors are located along his bumper 11 Parts You ll Need Compressed Air Cloth not included not included 74 73 ...

Page 43: ... red light 12 times between beeps then his vacuum motor is having an issue Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Vacuum Motor Parts You ll Need Compressed Air not included What to do Remove Bob s dustbin and clean the inside of Bob with compressed air 12 76 75 ...

Page 44: ...at to do Remove Bob s battery by pinching the tabs on the battery and pulling up Unplug the battery wait 10 seconds and then replug it Inspect the charging adapter Plug the charging adapter into the station The green power light should turn on If the adapter appears to be working properly place Bob on his station and leave him to fully charge 14 1 2 Parts You ll Need Power Adapter Charging 3 78 77...

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