User manual IROBOT LOOJ

[. . . ] Gutter Cleaning Robot www. irobot. com   Important Safety Instructions Looj is a gutter cleaning device, use only as intended. For residential use only. • Read all instructions before using Looj. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will void your authority to operate this product. Be certain it is dry before opening battery case to prevent potential shock injuries or burns. [. . . ] R Attempting to force Looj through solid debris could damage the robot. Antenna Clip Release Trigger Battery Charger Belt Slots Belt Clip Robot Hook End Caps 7. 2V Rechargeable Battery  iRobot Looj Owner’s Manual CAUTION: Never wear the Looj belt clip and robot in the front of your body. The belt clip must be worn on your side or behind you to avoid the robot being knocked off the clip while walking or climbing. www. irobot. com    Charging and Installing the Battery Before you use Looj, charge the included 7. 2V battery pack for 24 hours. Looj batteries are designed to power Looj through 150 linear feet of gutter on a single charge, including the time to drive Looj back and forth during cleaning. Do not leave Looj’s battery plugged into the charger for more than 24 hours, as it may reduce the battery life. For long term storage, iRobot recommends that the battery be fully charged then removed from the robot and stored in a cool, dry place. Battery Tips • Remove all batteries and store in a cool dry place when not in use. After storing for a season without charging, you will need to recharge the batter y for 24 hours prior to using. •  Batter y life can be improved by only charging the batter y when it is fully depleted. See www. irobot. com/support for more details on the Looj batteries and charging. To install battery pack: 1.  Loosen screws and remove battery door 2.  Make sure the battery end caps are on the battery. 3.  Connect the battery connector to the connector inside the robot’s battery compartment and insert the battery into the robot battery compartment 10 iRobot Looj Owner’s Manual www. irobot. com 11   Using the Remote Control Handle The remote control handle detaches from Looj and is used to command the robot from a distance of up to 75 feet, depending upon interference and environmental conditions. The remote control handle keeps your hands clean and makes it easy to place the robot in and out of the gutter using only one hand. Install two AAA alkaline batteries (not included) in the remote control handle before operating. Insert AAA batteries into the remote control handle as shown. To remove the remote control handle from Looj: Press release trigger and slide remote control handle away from auger. Release Trigger Attaching the Auger To attach the remote control handle to Looj: 1.  Hold the remote control handle and align the front edge with the mark on the robot. Push the auger onto the robot shaft until you feel it snap into place or hear a click. 3. Let go when you hear a snap indicating that handle is in place. TIP: Make sure handle is securely attached to the robot before picking  up the robot. 12 iRobot Looj Owner’s Manual www. irobot. com 13   Attaching the Looj Belt Clip The Looj belt clip is designed to hold Looj while you climb up and down the ladder. Always use the belt clip or the optional holster accessory (see below) when using Looj on a ladder. To use the belt clip, remove your belt and thread it through the belt slots. The robot hook should be on the bottom of the clip when attached to your belt. Attach the robot to the robot clip. Belt Slots Using iRobot Looj ® ™ Always test Looj before using it. Prior to using Looj, try driving forward and backwards. Note the lights on the remote control handle and on the robot blink during transmission. Also, practice attaching and detaching the handle as described on page 12. Robot Hook Using Looj 1. Attach Looj to the belt clip or place Looj into holster. Belt Clip CAUTION: Always keep the belt clip on the side of your body. Placing the robot in the front may cause it to be kicked by your leg and fall off. CAUTION: Never use Looj on a ladder without the belt clip or the holster to hold the robot while you climb or descend. 2.  The optimum spot for ladder placement is away from wires, hazards, on flat ground, etc. Read and follow ladder instructions provided by the ladder manufacturer before using a ladder. [. . . ] Remote control is sending data (commands) to the robot. 18 iRobot Looj Owner’s Manual www. irobot. com 19   FCC Notice: 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. 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 will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ]