LOOP Robot i c Va c u u m C l e a n e r wi t h D oc k ing Station O P ERAT I O N M AN UA L
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Instructions Battery and Recharging Safety Instructions LOOP OVERVIEW Working Patterns Major Components and Attachments INSTALLATION GUIDE Installing and Removing Side Brushes Removing Paper Holder Installing Dusting Paper and Holder Installing and Removing Remote Control Battery Battery Installation and Removal Recharging Battery Testing the Docking Station Adjustment of Anti-Cliff Sensors GENERAL OPERATION Getting Started with LOOP Control Pan
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING LOOP. Keep this manual handy for your future reference. When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed. Observe basic safety rules to prevent any occurrence of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. This model is for home and office use only. WARNING Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Instructions 1. Please read the Operation Manual before operating LOOP. 2. Do not operate LOOP outdoors. For indoor use only. 3. Before operating LOOP, be sure to properly install the LOOP dust bin filter to avoid any malfunction or damage. 4. Do not operate LOOP on wet floors or in moist conditions (e.g. bathroom). Water and moisture can damage the circuit board in LOOP. 5.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Before operating LOOP, check and be sure to take the necessary steps to ensure that the unit can operate freely within the vicinity where it will vacuum. There should not be any objects blocking its pathway. Also make sure that there is nothing the unit can overturn and cause hazard (e.g. candles, wires connected to electronics/appliances, fragile stands, etc.). BATTERY & ADAPTER USAGE WARNING This product contains a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Battery and Recharging Instructions 1. Only use the battery (D.C. Lithium-Ion 14.8V 2900mAh) and adapter (24V 1000mA) provided with the LOOP unit. If replacing, must replace with same identical battery that is provided or contact your local dealer. 2. All power supply and adapters provided with LOOP Robotic Vacuum Cleaner are specifically designed and manufactured for use with LOOP ONLY.
LOOP OVERVIEW Congratulations on your new purchase of the LOOP Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with Docking Station. This revolutionary vacuum cleaner is equipped with functions suitable for cleaning floors in homes and offices whether the surface is wood, tile, or linoleum.
LOOP OVERVIEW Working Patterns Z-Type Random Along the Wall Spiral LOOP is designed to analyze real-time surroundings to create and navigate the best working patterns to reach every angle and corners of your home.
LOOP OVERVIEW IR Receiver (for Remote Control and Docking Station) Control Panel Control Panel and LED Display Top Cover (Dust Bin inside) Bumper Contact plates for automatic charging Power Switch D.C.
LOOP OVERVIEW Front Small Wheel Anti-Cliff Sensor Side Brush Side Brush Intake Valve Left and Right Wheels Wheel Cover Heat Vent Battery Cover 9
INSTALLATION GUIDE Installing and Removing Side Brushes To install: Insert the brush directly onto the holder as shown in Fig. 1. To remove: Hold two opposite sides of the brush as shown in Fig. 2, and evenly pull upward to remove the brush. PULL UP! PRESS CLICK! Side Brush Holder Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Removing Paper Holder Remove the dusting paper holder by following the instruction in the below diagram.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Installing Dusting Paper and Holder 1. Flatten the dusting paper and put it on the floor or table. Then place the holder (the side with 4 stoppers face up) on the paper at the midpoint as shown in the diagram. Stoppers Hole for the Stopper Dusting Paper 2. Remove 4 stoppers from the holder, fold the hem of dusting paper on two sides back to the holder, and place back 4 stoppers on top of the paper then press firmly to fix the paper onto holder as below diagram.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 3. Position the dusting paper holder at the bottom of unit by aiming one bolt of the holder at the hole (near the big wheel) on the cleaner, click the holder on the cleaner, and then do it again for the other side. Press the two bolts on the dusting paper holder into the two holes on the bottom of the cleaner. NOTE: 1. Do not use mopping function on the carpet. At the same time you should remove the side brushes to prevent it from damaging the brushes. 2.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Installing and Removing Remote Control Battery Remove insulation sheet before use of remote control. 1. On the backside of the remote control, press position A (shown below) and pull out position B of the battery slot at the same time. 2. Place the battery with the (+) positive side facing up. 3. Slide in the battery slot as shown in the diagram below.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Battery Installation and Removal Make sure to turn off power switch when installing or removing battery. Removing the battery: Open the battery cover by pressing the two points “A” (marked in the below diagram) and slide the battery cover in the direction of arrow “B”. Then push the battery toward the springs’ side in order to easily remove the battery.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Recharging Battery 1. Before charging, please check if the battery is properly mounted and turn on the switch. The power switch must be turned on to charge. 2. Two ways to charge the battery: A. One way is to connect the charger adapter directly to LOOP. Insert the adapter’s plug into the D.C. Jack on the side of the unit, then connect the A.C. end of the adapter to a power outlet. Please connect the adapter to the unit first before connecting to a power outlet.
INSTALLATION GUIDE 3. When charging, the LED indicator below the “ ” (Power) on LOOP will flash green. When fully charged, the LED power indicator will stay solid green. It will take 4~5 hours for the battery to fully charge. 4. If the LED indicator below the “ “ (Power) flashes RED, it means the power switch is NOT turned on. 5. When battery is low, the LED power indicator “ ” (Power) will stay solid RED. Note: Please turn on the power switch when charging.
INSTALLATION GUIDE Adjustment of Anti-Cliff Sensors There are 3 “Anti-Cliff” sensors at the bottom of LOOP to prevent the unit from falling down stairs. If the distance between the stair and the ground is shorter than usual, please adjust all windows of “Anti-cliff” sensors to “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, or “ ” position to prevent the cleaner from falling down stairs. Please test before the unit starts to clean. ATTENTION: If the color of the floor is dark (e.g.
GENERAL OPERATION Getting Started with LOOP 1. Make sure the power switch is off. Install the side brushes and battery as described in the manual. 2. When charging for the first time, use the D.C. Jack and connect it directly to the unit. Charge the battery for 4~5 hours prior to first use. 3. To ensure the best efficiency of the unit, check and make sure there is nothing blocking the pathway of the area being vacuumed as described in the safety instructions of the manual.
GENERAL OPERATION Remote Control Remove insulation sheet before using remote control. IR Transmitter Forward Turn Left Turn Right Spiral Stop / Start Auto Backward Along the Wall Random Docking Mode Selection Button Max Work Time Fan Strength Selection Button Time Selection Button 60 Min 45 Min 30 Min 1. “CR2025 3V“ battery required. 2. After selecting a command, the unit will start after 3 seconds. 3.
GENERAL OPERATION Key Pressed Action Control Keys FORWARD Move forward until bumper encounters any obstacles or by pressing “STOP” button. LEFT Turn left. Pressing and holding the left button makes it turn left continuously. RIGHT Turn right. Pressing and holding the right button makes it turn right continuously. STOP/START Stop/Start LOOP immediately. BACKWARD Move backward. NOTE: The unit does not have any anti-cliff sensor in the rear to prevent it from falling down stairs.
GENERAL OPERATION Docking Station Control Panel 24H Button Indication on the Panel State Signal Function Starting Time Set 24H with green light on LOOP is programmed to clean at the same time every 24 hours 21
GENERAL OPERATION Basic Operation Manual Work When LED Indicator light is on Check: Dust bin is full. Intake Valve is stuck with dirt. Inside and outside of Intake Valve area needs to be cleaned. 1. Press ( ) power key to start. 2. After work is completed, the unit will sound warning buzz. The unit will stop or return to docking station for charging. 3. During working time: (1) The unit will stop if you press and hold ( ) power key for more than 0.
GENERAL OPERATION Schedule Work 1. Set the schedule according to the manual of Docking Station Control Panel. (Please refer to page 21.) 2. The unit will work according to the schedule set. Stop Operation To stop the operation of the unit immediately: (1) turn off the power switch on the right of the unit, or (2) press the “ ” key on the unit control panel for more than 0.5 seconds, or (3) lift the unit off the floor and the unit will stop 1 second later. Unit Stoppage 1.
GENERAL OPERATION Understanding LOOP’s Displays Table A: Red LED flashing on screen. Display on Screen Red LED Flashing Possible Cause Solution The wheel is stuck. Remove the unit from the obstacles, and re-start the power switch. The top cover or dust bin is not installed properly. Install the top cover and dust bin properly. The unit will detect the error and fix automatically. The bumper is stuck. Remove the unit from obstacles. The unit will detect the error and fix automatically.
GENERAL OPERATION Table C: LED Display on Screen Display on Screen Indication Power LED is solid green Battery is fully charged Power LED is flashing green Charging Power LED is red Battery is low No Signal Unit entered sleep mode when untouched for over 3 minutes Power LED is flashing red Unit has an error. Please trouble shoot (see page 31).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Maintaining LOOP The operation and maintenance of the LOOP is very simple. After each use, clean any dirt left behind on the dust bin and filter. It is not necessary to clean the intake after every use. Dust Bin 1. Press and hold the cover at point “A” in the direction the arrow is pointing as shown in diagram below to open the top cover from the cleaner. A PRESS 2. Pull up the grip and take out the dust bin from the cleaner.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 3. Open the upper cover of the dust bin. Side Buckle 4. Lift up and take out the filter. 5. Throw away the dust and dirt from the dust bin.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 6. Rinse the dust bin with tap water. It is not necessary to wash every time. Do not put it into the dishwasher. 7. Periodically clean the filter with a soft bristle brush. 8. Once dry, reinstall the filter and the dust bin lid. Side Buckle 9. Place back the dust bin and the top cover ATTENTION! Before starting the cleaner, please be sure the dust bin filter has properly installed and to avoid risk of damage.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Intake Valve After repeated use, dirt and dust can accumulate around the intake of LOOP and the work efficiency can be reduced. To ensure the best efficiency and constant airflow, the intake should be cleaned periodically. Intake Valve Side Brushes 1. After being used for a long period of time, the brushes need to be replaced for maximum efficiency. 2. Turn off the power, place the bottom of the cleaner upward on a flat surface.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Dust Bin Sensors Over a long period time of use, dust and debris will accumulate around the intake valve blocking the dust bin’s sensors and causing the dust bin full LED indicator to light up even when it is empty. When this happens please check and clean around the intake valve. 1. Turn off LOOP. 2. Remove the dust bin (refer to Page 26). 3. Use a soft-bristle brush to lightly clean away any dust build up.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1 2 3 4 5 6 Problem Possible Cause Solution When power switch is turned on, and no LED display appears. 1. Battery is not installed correctly. 2. Very low battery. 1. Install the battery according to the manual. 2. Charge the battery according to the manual. Remote control does not work. 1. Remote control is out of battery. 2. The unit and remote control are exposed to sunlight or strong light. 3. Remote control will not function if LOOP is near the docking station. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution 7 LOOP can not vacuum effectively when it is turned on. The dust bin filter is not properly installed. Install the dust bin filter properly. 8 The LED display shows error. Red LED on and Beep 2 times or 3 times. Please refer to page 2425 (Table A to Table D). *** If the above solutions can not solve the problem, please contact Miravac at service@miravac.com or (833) 647-2822 for service.
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