Owner Manual

8 SO LAR-BREEZE NX
REVERSE NA VIG A TIO N
If the Solar-Breeze NX gets stuck on an obstruction where the
front bumper wheels cannot assist with navigation, or on smooth
tile that the bumper wheels cannot grip, it should go into a
reverse navigation mode and back away from the obstacle. The
reverse navigation will normally be triggered within the first min-
ute of becoming stuck, but it could take longer depending on the
nature of the obstruction. Be patient – it will reverse.
During a reverse navigation, the rear paddlewheel will turn in
reverse at twice its normal speed in order to back away from the
obstruction. The front paddlewheel will continue to turn forward
at ½ the normal speed to ensure that no debris escapes from the
collection chamber.
A normal reverse navigation should result in the unit moving
backwards by 2 or 3 feet and turning slightly in one direction or
the other. As a result, when the Solar-Breeze NX begins to move
forward again, it should move in a different direction, away from
the obstruction.
The Solar-Breeze NX will also reverse automatically every four
minutes, even if it does not encounter an obstruction. The unit
remains in reverse mode for about 50 seconds. The robot will
normally turn in a different direction during each navigation
reversal, improving its overall coverage of the pool.