Specifications

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Vacuuming program
Trilobite has three vacuuming programs:
“Normal” Trilobite first plots the room by following the walls
(wall mapping) and then vacuums all open surfaces.
“Quick” The same as Normal but without Wall Mapping.
“Spot” Trilobite vacuums an area of about 10 sq.ft. twice.
See page 10 for more information on how to proceed and when to use the
different programs.
Starting vacuuming
You will probably use the Normal program most of the time.
This program starts with Trilobite approaching a wall and then
mapping the walls by left turns.Trilobite makes one full circuit of
the room, continually turning left. Depending on the size and
layout of the room, wall mapping may take up to 15 minutes (25
minutes, if Trilobite has found the charger).Wall Mapping ends
when the circuit is complete, and vacuuming commences.
Main cleaning program
During the main cleaning sequence,Trilobite moves freely all
over the room.Trilobite “sees” its way around with the help of
harmless ultrasound.This is the same technique that bats use to
navigate in the dark, for instance, and for fetal diagnostics in
hospitals.When it discovers an object in its path,Trilobite stops a
couple of inches in front of it and then changes direction.
Trilobite can handle most obstacles. However, if it does get
stuck,Trilobite will continue with its cleaning program if you
release it within 20 minutes, put it back down on the floor with-
in 30 seconds and press the “Yes” button.
Charging
If Trilobite is started from the charger unit or locates it during
Wall Mapping, it will return to the charger whenever the battery
falls below a specific charge level. If there is not enough battery
power to finish the cleaning cycle,Trilobite will go to the charger
and park for charging.While charging to resume cleaning,
Trilobite will give an audible signal at regular intervals. Charging
can be stopped by pulling Trilobite away from the charger and
pressing the On/Off button.Trilobite can then be put back in the
charger and will resume charging without the signal.To start
cleaning again, start Trilobite manually.
When the job is done,Trilobite returns to the charger. If
Trilobite cannot find the charger during Wall Mapping and the
battery voltage becomes too low, it will stop somewhere in the
room.
Getting started
To make it easier to find
the charger, start Trilobite
towards a wall close to
the charger.
Charger
Place the charger close to a wall.
This way, Trilobite will find the
charger during Wall Mapping.
Start
Start Trilobite directly from the
charger, or face it towards a wall
at a distance of 20 inches. Start
vacuuming (see page 10).
Wall mapping
Trilobite starts by travelling
along the walls of the room
to establish the size of the
room.
Cleaning
During the Vacuum Cycle,
Trilobite moves through the
room on its own.
NOTE: Trilobite starts by first travelling along
the walls to establish the size of the room. If the
charger is placed at an isolated item in the
room (e.g. an island), Trilobite will not be able to
find its way back to the charger.