Roomba Intelligent Floor
Vac
Automatically cleans your
floors while you enjoy life
With just the press of a button your this fantastic vacuum
meticulously cleans your floors. Sit back or perform other
household chores. The perfect and effortless way to for to
stay on top of daily floor care.
What do I get?
• Roomba Intelligent FloorVac
• Virtual Wall Unit
• Standard battery charger
• Removable Battery Pack
• 2 replacement filters
• Owner's Manual.
• 30 day money back guarantee
Features
• Easy to use; simply program the room size and let
it run. It will automatically shut down when it's finished.
• Cleans thoroughly with its combination of vacuums
and brushes.
• Compact design lets it get to those hard to reach
spaces.
• Internal sensors detect obstacles like walls and stairs.
• Included virtual wall can be used to confine Roomba
to one room.
• Cleans any type of surface.
• Light weight and automatically shuts off when picked
up.
• Battery lasts up to 90 minutes.
Roomba is the first automatic
vacuum in the U.S. It uses intelligent navigation technology
to automatically clean nearly all household floor surfaces
without human direction. It cleans in a circular motion and
uses the intelligent navigation technology to avoid walls,
stairs and other obstacles.
Roomba is designed to work on all of the most common floor
surfaces found in the home. It's unique self-adjusting cleaning
head adapts automatically and instantly when transitioning
from linoleum to carpet to wood, etc.
Testimonials
Bought a Roomba Vac for my wife for Christmas, as she opened
it a great look of "what the heck is this " came over her
face...and then "WOW" she immediately opened it and got it
to work. This "Helper in a Box" is an excellent product for
pet owners.....hair be gone. Now, after a month of use it
stopped working. A simple look at the website and voila a
simple maintenance step and "BOB" (Roomba vac so now named)was
busy back at work. Thank you for a product that helps.
John T.
When my Roomba arrived, I figured I had better save the packaging,
as something this small couldn't possible do everything I
was expecting.......after two days I have now thrown away
the packaging! It does everything and more! Pine needles,
pet hair on carpet....it gets everything. I can't imagine
not having one now!
Marilyn U.
FAQs
Will Roomba clean all floor surfaces?
Roomba cleans hardwood, linoleum, tile, and low-to medium-pile
carpets. However, Roomba is not designed to clean deep-pile
carpet, shag carpet, or rugs with tassels or fringe. There
are, however, a number of ways for Roomba to work with rugs
that have fringe or tassels.
Do I need to change Roomba's floor adjustment when changing
floor surfaces?
Roomba's Self-Adjusting Cleaning Head automatically traverses
uneven floor transitions up to a half-inch-tall as it cleans
carpet, hardwood, linoleum, and tile. If the transition is
any taller than a half-inch, Roomba will not make the transition
and will turn away in another direction.
How well does Roomba clean?
On a hard floor Roomba works as well or better than a regular
vacuum cleaner and on carpet it will do a great job of routine
cleaning. Roomba will not suck up the dirt embedded deep down
in the fibers of a carpet, but if used regularly can clean
much of the surface dirt and debris that ordinarily would
eventually make its way deeper into the carpet.
How much suction power does Roomba have?
Roomba uses a unique, two-stage cleaning system. Two counter-rotating
Cleaning Brushes sweep up larger particles, while a small,
extremely efficient vacuum sucks up the smaller particles.
What's more, the Spinning Side Brush sweeps the dirt from
next to walls and corners into the path of the Main Cleaning
Head. This allows Roomba to get impressive cleaning performance
using only 30 Watts, much less power than is required by full-sized
vacuums.
Can Roomba handle pet hair?
Yes! Roomba has been tested in homes with dogs, even one with
a 150 lb. Newfoundland/Chow mix. However, it is especially
important to clean the Main Brushes. even more frequently
than normal -- after every five floor cleanings. Pay special
attention to removing debris built up around the axles of
the Brushes, as hair tends to accumulate there. Reinstall
the brushes after cleaning.
Are pets and children safe around Roomba?
Roomba has been designed with a number of safety features,
including automatically shutting off when it is picked up
or gets stuck. Children and pets should always be supervised
around Roomba for optimum safety and cleaning performance.
Is Roomba safe to use when I leave my home?
Roomba can operate unattended, so long as small children and
pets are not present to interfere with Roomba's operation,
and loose objects have been picked up.
How loud is Roomba?
Roomba's noise level is around 80dB (decibels). In more useful
terms, that means it's quieter than a regular vacuum cleaner.
With Roomba you can always go into another room, or leave
the house entirely for complete quiet while Roomba cleans.
What size room will Roomba clean?
Roomba can clean most rooms in an average home. Simply press
the appropriate room size setting: "S" for a room up to 10'
x 12', "M" for a room up to 14' x 16' and "L" up to15'x 20',
and Roomba will begin cleaning. The cleaning cycle will last
long enough to thoroughly clean the room. If your room is
any larger, we would suggest you divide the room with a Virtual
Wall Unit. For typical operation, Roomba cleans three 14'
x 16' medium-size rooms before the Battery Pack needs to be
recharged.
Does Roomba clean corners and along the walls?
Roomba has a Spinning Side Brush that cleans next to walls,
most corners and other tough-to-reach places.
Will Roomba fall down stairs or into a step-down room?
Roomba automatically senses stairs and turns away from them.
However, if the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical
barrier should be used to prevent access to the balcony and
ensure safe operation.
Although Roomba senses stairs on the vast majority of floor
surfaces, there is the possibility that rounded stair edges,
particularly slippery surfaces, or light colored floors can
contribute to the sensors working less effectively. If Roomba
is not sensing stairs, try troubleshooting the problem.
Does Roomba have a HEPA filter?
Roomba is not HEPA certified. Roomba's unique cleaning system
uses a two-stage counter-rotating brush to sweep up larger
particles, while a small, extremely efficient vacuum picks
up the small particles. This is very different from a regular
vacuum cleaner, which uses suction for the entire cleaning
process.
While the Air Filter in Roomba will catch a great deal of
fine particulate matter such as dust and fine dirt, it is
not a HEPA filter. It is more than adequate for cleaning most
homes and does not release much particulate matter back into
the environment. Roomba comes with a filter already installed,
as well as two extras. These three Filters should last a long
time with regular use, and information on Replacement Filters
is available immediately below.
How can I get extra Replacement Filters?
The Air Filter (located on the Filter Door on the underside
of Roomba's Particle Bin) needs to be replaced if it becomes
punctured or if you notice a decline in the cleaning performance
of Roomba. Two spare Replacement Filters are included with
your original Roomba purchase. Detach the Filter from the
filter door before discarding the old filter.
When will the Rapid Charger be available?
The Rapid Charger, which recharges the Roomba Battery Pack
in about two and a half hours, will be available in January
2003. Compatible with Roomba FloorVac and Battery Pack, the
Rapid Charger is sold separately. You can plug the Rapid Charger
into an A/C outlet for easy recharging
Does Roomba have a "Particle Bin Full" sensor?
Unfortunately, Roomba does not have such a sensor. Roomba's
Particle Bin must be emptied after each use, just like the
lint trap in a clothes drier.
Can Roomba's Particle Bin and Filter be washed?
Consumers may wash the removable Particle Bin and Filter by
hand with water and soap. Ensure that these items are fully
dry before reinserting them into Roomba.
Will Roomba deep clean?
Roomba was not intended to replace a regular vacuum and occasional
deep cleaning may still be necessary.
Will Roomba sweep water from the floor?
No, Roomba should not be used to pick up any liquid including
water.
Can Roomba's music/ sound be changed or disabled?
Unfortunately, Roomba's music/ sound cannot be modified or
disconnected.
How many square feet of floor will Roomba cover on a battery
charge?
Roomba can clean an estimate of about 600+ square feet on
a single charge, depending on floor surface and other factors.
Is Roomba available in Canada or any other countries outside
the U.S.?
Roomba is currently only available in the United States. Please
note that iRobot does not support Roomba outside of the U.S.,
and Roomba's warranty is only valid on products purchased
and used in the U.S. Furthermore, if you are using Roomba
in another country, we cannot recommend the type of converter
you will need to charge Roomba.
How long does Roomba run on a single battery charge?
The life of a fully-charged Battery Pack is dependent on the
floor surface to be cleaned. A single charge can last from
about 60 minutes (on medium pile carpet) to about 90 minutes
(on hard floor surfaces).
What is the Virtual Wall Unit?
The Virtual Wall Unit is a small device that invisibly blocks
open doorways and other openings so Roomba cleans where you
want.
Are batteries included for the Virtual Wall Unit?
One Virtual Wall Unit requires 2 "D" alkaline batteries, which
are not included.
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