Home Base optional accessory, Home Base Location

Home Base™ (optional accessory)

Dirt Dog returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. Dirt Dog needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return.

Always keep the Home Base plugged in. When Dirt Dog is on the Home Base, the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Dirt Dog is charging.

Home Base Location

You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Dirt Dog has a clear path to return to the dock at the end of a cleaning cycle. If Dirt Dog is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it successfully docks.

To manually dock Dirt Dog, place it within five feet of the Home Base and press Spot and Clean simultaneously. You can also drive Dirt Dog toward the Home Base with the remote control, and Dirt Dog will dock automatically.

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The Dirt Dog Remote, Virtual Wall, and Home Base operate using an invisible infrared technology. If they are all used in the same area, Dirt Dog may see multiple infrared signals and not operate. Dirt Dog WILL NOT dock if you have a Virtual Wall near the Home Base. Fluorescent lights also can impact Virtual Wall and Home Base performance.

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Robot specifications

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