iRobot 500, 530 manual Maintenance, Replaceable Modules, Clean Roomba’s filter compartment

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Maintenance

To keep Roomba running at peak performance, it is recommended that you perform the following maintenance regularly:

Replaceable Modules

Roomba has a number of modules that can be replaced, including its drive wheels, side brush, main cleaning head, vacuum bin, caster wheel and battery.

1Remove and empty Roomba’s bin

Press button and pull to remove bin

2Clean Roomba’s filter compartment

A. Clean or replace filter*

Empty bin

3Clean Roomba’s brushes

A.Remove brush guard by pulling both yellow tabs

B. Remove brush caps and use scissors

to cut any hair wrapped around the brush. Use the Roomba cleaning tool to comb hair from brush.

Brush caps

To access Roomba’s replaceable modules, remove the bottom cover of Roomba by removing the 4 screws on the bottom of Roomba and the side brush.

Refer to the table below to determine the part number of each replaceable module.

Bottom cover

Left wheel module

Right wheel module

Side brush module

B. Clean filter compartment

*Replace filter every 2 months

C. Remove and clean hair and dirt from Roomba’s brush bearings.

Brushes Brush bearings

Brush

caps

Cleaning head module

Battery

Vacuum bin module

Front caster wheel

Chassis

Visit www.irobot.com for information on keeping Roomba running at peak performance.

Tip: Bin emptying and brush cleaning should be done after every 3-5 cleaning cycles depending on the amount of hair, dirt, and debris in your environment.

Tip: If you notice Roomba picking up less debris from your floor, empty the bin and clean the brushes.

Excessive build up of hair in Roomba’s brushes and bearings can permanently damage Roomba. Inspect brush bearings regularly.

Do not attempt to run Roomba without the bearings. If you misplace Roomba’s brush bearings, contact iRobot Customer Care for replacement bearings.

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Replaceable cover

Part Name

Part Number

Side brush module

17729

Right wheel module

17732

Left wheel module

17731

Cleaning head module

17728

Vacuum bin module

17733

Battery

80501

Front caster wheel

18103

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Contents Series Page Important Tips Table of ContentsBottom View IRobot Roomba Anatomy Cleaning PatternButtons and Lights Models 510 Buttons and Lights Models 550 and aboveCleaning Modes Cleaning SystemCharging Roomba Battery Storage and ChargingCleaning Time Hour Refresh ChargeDoor Alkaline Batteries Mode SelectorVirtual Wall Lighthouses models 535 and above Virtual Walls included with models 510Virtual Wall Mode Lighthouse ModeTo delete a schedule Scheduling Roomba models 550 and above Setting the TimeSetting a Schedule Viewing and deleting schedulesHome Base Chair Stairs Area Rug Wireless Command CenterHome Base Home Base LocationReplaceable Modules MaintenanceClean Roomba’s filter compartment Clean Roomba’s brushesRoomba is not seated TroubleshootingRefer to the chart below to resolve Roomba’s problem Up debris Filter are full Clean Roomba’s brushes. see pgIRobot Customer Care Hours Important Safety InstructionsIRobot Customer Care Get iRobot accessories at Or visit store.irobot.com
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