Friendly Robotics Friendly Vac, Operating & Safety Manual

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The Batteries
First use
Before using your Friendly Vac for
the first time, the batteries will need
approximately 8-12 hours to achieve a
full charge.
During operation
Several events will indicate that the
batteries need to be charged:
• The Battery Light will glow red
and unit will stop cleaning.
• An "E1" error code is displayed
When the battery power is low, all
safety functions of the Friendly Vac
will be fully functional. The Pull-line
will also function unless an "E1" error
message is displayed. (See "Display
Messages" section)
How to charge
Take the unit near an electrical
outlet by using the Pull-line
feature or carrying handle.
Turn the Cleaning Mode
Selector to OFF
TIP
When the battery
power is low,
all safety functions
of Friendly Vac will be
fully functional.
Plug charger into
wall outlet, then into
your Friendly Vac .
While the batteries are
charging, the Battery
Light (A) will flash
green. When the
batteries are fully
charged, the Battery
Light will glow steady
green.
• Charging the batteries
to full power will take
approximately 8 to 12
hours.
•Friendly Vac
will clean for
approximately 1 hour
when fully charged.
• To maintain battery life,
charge batteries after
each use and keep fully
charged when Friendly
Vac is not in use.
• If storing Friendly Vac
for more than two
weeks, it is
recommended that the
batteries be fully
recharged and then
removed from the unit
to maintain battery life.
Battery Replacement/
Recycling
Your Friendly Vac contains sealed
lead acid batteries that must be
recycled.
When these batteries no longer
recharge, the batteries must be
removed and managed in
accordance with state
(province) laws. If you want to
replace the batteries,
contact your dealer.
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