Docking station positioning for Samsung POWERbot
After completing its cleaning tasks or during breaks between cycles, your POWERbot will require recharging. In most cases, the POWERbot will find its own way back to the charger. In rare cases where the POWERbot cannot return to the charger, you can put it on the charger yourself.
Ensuring Successful Automatic Recharging
For automatic recharging to occur, either at the end of a cleaning cycle or when the battery level drops mid-cycle, optimal setup conditions for the docking station are crucial. The POWERbot is designed to autonomously navigate back to its docking station without needing manual guidance. You have the option to prompt the POWERbot to return to its charger by pressing the Recharge button directly on the device or using the remote control. For those with SmartThings integration, the POWERbot can be programmed to return to the docking station based on specific triggers, like your arrival home. Therefore, setting up the docking station correctly is essential to eliminate the need for manual intervention.
To ensure the POWERbot finds its charger independently:
Choose a location with easy POWERbot access to the docking station.
Opt for a spot with a flat, level surface and, ideally, a smooth, even wall. An uneven wall causing the docking station to tilt impedes connection. If needed, adjust the station slightly away from the wall to ensure its base is level with the floor, or relocate it to a more suitable wall section.
Avoid positioning the docking station on dark-colored flooring.
On wooden floors, align the docking station with the floor grain.
Ensure there's at least 1.6 feet of space on either side of the docking station and 3.3 feet of clear space in front of it.
Manual Charging Process
In certain situations, you might need to manually charge your POWERbot. To do this, lift the POWERbot and align it with the charger, ensuring the charging pins on both the POWERbot and the charger match. Then, hold the Start button for approximately 3 seconds.
Manual charging may be necessary when:
The docking station is in a corner, complicating automatic docking.
The POWERbot's battery depletes completely before it reaches the docking station, indicated by a blinking battery light and "Lo" on the display.
An obstacle immobilizes the POWERbot.
The POWERbot is unable to overcome a threshold near the charger, with a maximum climbable height of about 0.6 inches.
The POWERbot gets moved during a cycle, losing track of the docking station's location.
Battery Life and Cleaning Duration
The cleaning duration on a single charge varies depending on the mode and is based on cleaning hard floor surfaces:
Quiet Mode: Up to 90 minutes (not available on all models).
Normal Mode: Around 60 minutes.
Turbo (Max) Mode: Approximately 30 minutes.
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