HOBOT HOBOT-168 Glass Cleaning Robot User’s Manual
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Important Safety Precautions Read all instructions before operating the device WARNING 1. Fasten the safety rope and tie to indoor fixture before operating the device. 2. Check if the safety rope is broken or the knot is loose before operating the device. 3. Set danger-warning area downstairs for no-balcony window and door. 4. Battery shall be full-charged (green lamp ON) before using. 5. Do not use it in rainy or moist day. 6. Turn power on before put device onto glass. 7.
Product introduction HOBOT-168 is a glass-cleaning robot, with a vacuum motor inside that can suck air and stand on the glass surface. An embedded UPS (Un-interrupted Power System) can prevent the robot falling from the window even when no electrical power. HOBOT has two special-design cleaning wheels that can freely traverse on the window surface and even on the wall. The easy replaceable lint free cloth is used on both of the cleaning wheels. Micro-fiber based cloth is used for good glass cleaning.
Product and accessories Device x 1 Remote controller x 1 Adapter (100~240VAC, 50~60Hz) x 1 AC power cord x 1 DC power extension cable (4 meter) x 1 Cleaning cloth x 12 Cleaning ring x 4 User manual x 1 Product features For any kind thickness glass AI Technology Cleaning speed: 4 minutes/meter^2. 3 kinds of automatic operation modes for cleaning entire window Auto-finish.
Getting to know the device Upper hooking hole Buzzer Remote receiving window Blue lamp: Normal Red lamp: Abnormal Orange lamp: charging Green lamp: full-charged Vent Power-switch DC power jack Safety rope Lower hooking hole HOBOT-168 shall always connect power cable for normal using. How to put device onto glass to start using (1) Turn on power-switch, and then make sure the fan is running. (2) Put device onto glass and keep 10cm away from the window frame.
down from glass with the other hand. (2) Turn off power-switch in safe area. Safety rope and buckle (1) Before using, check if the safety rope is broken or the knot is loose. (2) Fasten the safety rope and tie to indoor fixture before operating. UPS (Un-interrupted Power System) function (1) The UPS function will be enabled automatically when no electric power supplied. The backup time of this UPS is 30 minutes.
LED indication Situation 1. Battery charging 2. Battery full 3. No electrical power LED indication Orange-LED is ON Green-LED is ON Red-LED flashing, Repeat beep sound 4. Hardware error Red-LED flashing Blue-LED flashing with “error number” times. 5. Friction factor check error at start-up. Red-LED one times Beep 6. Vacuum pressure too low Red-LED one times Beep 7. Air leakage while working Red-LED one times Beep -7- HOBOT Technology Inc.
How to clean the glass Step I: Use clean-and-dry cleaning cloth to clean dust and sand on the glass. Step II: Change again the cleaning cloth. Keep upper wheel’s cleaning cloth as clean-and-dry. Spray a little detergent (1~2 spray) on lower wheel’s cleaning cloth, but not make cloth wet (if too wet, machine can’t move well). Then clean the glass again. Remote controller The device can be remote controlled from the front and backside.
Power adapter/DC extension cable Power adapter DC plug L-shape connector Plug into DC power jack DC extension cable Using the cleaning ring and the cleaning cloth 1. Cover cleaning ring with cleaning cloth. 2. Put cleaning ring onto cleaning wheel correctly (luck 6 claws) for no leakage. -9- HOBOT Technology Inc.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Q1: If HOBOT can’t startup and alert at the beginning of self-test. Ans: It means that the friction factor is not properly used. Pease check: (1) Whether the cleaning cloth is too dirty. (2) Glass stickers, window film on the glass will also affect the friction factor. (3) If clean window many times, the glass surface will become very slippery. (4) The glass surface will become slippery if clean several times in low humidity environment such as in air-conditioned room.
again. Q7: What to do if HOBOT stopped at higher area while no electric power supplied, HOBOT alarm and red lamp is flashing? Ans: (1) User can pull HOBOT back with safety rope. Slightly pull the safety rope at an angle close to the glass to prevent dropping. (2) Switch the power-switch to “off” (3) Check out whether electric poor-contact, cable broken or not.
Safety information about power adapter/battery Use only the power adapter supplied with this device. Use of other type of power adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger. Please use the proper electric outlet and make sure no heavy objects are placed on the power adapter or power cord. Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device. Do not cover the power adapter with objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment.
Limited warranty If there are defects in your HOBOT glass-cleaning robot due to faulty materials, workmanship or function within warranty period from the date of purchase or delivery, please contact the local retailers or local authorized dealers for repair or replacement. Non-warranty Normal wear and tear (e.g. cleaning cloth, safety rope, etc). Reduction in battery discharge time due to battery age or use.
