User Manual Skimbot, LLC P.O. Box 1735 Scottsdale, AZ 85252 602-909-2617 customerservice@skimbot.
Sexy. Intelligent. Solar. The self-powered robot skims the surface so you can spend more time splashing and less time cleaning. Connect to your phone for even more fun.
Skimbot App Operation Downloading Connect to the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store using your smart device. Skimbot’s app may be downloaded to a mobile smart phone and tablets. Search for ‘Skimbot’ or ‘Pool Robot’ Find and select the App ‘Pool Robot: Smart robot for your pool.
Skimbot App Operation Pairing Turn on Skimbot by touching the Start/Stop button once. A green light will appear next to the PAUSE indicator. Open the Skimbot app that you have installed on your smart device using the procedure outlined above. The app will search for your robot and will prompt you to connect. Select “Connect” on your smart device. The app may prompt you to touch the Power button on Skimbot twice in order to complete the pairing the first time. Do as instructed.
Skimbot App Operation Information Menu The information bar at the top of the app holds indicator icons displaying various metrics from Skimbot (from left to right): The rectangular button with the arrow serves as a back, or return button to take you to your previous screen in-app. Temperature readouts indicate the water temperature of the pool, and can be shown in Farenheit (F) or Celsius (C) W indicates the watts of power being absorbed by the solar panels. At night & inside, this will read as 0.
Skimbot App Operation Turning Skimbot On in App Turning Skimbot On Manually To Start Skimbot, simply touch the green START button on the app. Tap the Stop/Start button on the robot one time. The Pause light should show green. The robot will begin operating in your pool using the standard factory setting that came with the unit. Tap the Stop/Start button a second time.
Skimbot App Operation Remote Control Skimbot To operate Skimbot using Remote Control, touch the RC button on the main menu of the App. Use the AHEAD/BACK slider to move Skimbot forward and backwards. Use the RIGHT/LEFT slider to move Skimbot right or left. NOTE: Skimbot must be moving either forwards or backwards to enable left and right steering. To enable cruise control for moving forward or backward, simply use the slider to select the desired direction and speed of motion, then select the HOLD button.
Skimbot App Operation Changing Factory Settings To change factory setting, press the SETUP button on the main menu of the app. Scroll down the SETUP page to select a variety of options that can be changed or adjusted to best meet your specific needs. The details for each of these options are covered in the “Customizing Skimbot Operations” section of the manual.
Skimbot Functionality How Skimbot Works Skimbot is propelled around the pool by two paddle wheels located on either side of the unit. When these paddlewheels rotate forward at the same speed, Skimbot moves forward. The paddle wheel located at the front of Skimbot (the side with the START/STOP) rotates forward to pull debris inward. Collected debris is stored and retained inside Skimbot’s collection chamber.
Skimbot Functionality Emptying Skimbot To empty the debris tray, use the hand hold opening on top of the unit to grip the robot and remove it from the pool. Take Skimbot to a garbage can, trash container or compost pile to empty the debris tray. Place your hand on the underside of the debris tray at the rear of the unit, opposite from the front paddlewheel. Raise the rear of the debris tray upwards and pull the tray out. Empty the debris tray into the desired trash receptacle.
Skimbot Functionality How Skimbot Gets Power Skimbot is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery located inside. This battery is charged by two 6-Watt solar panels (12 Watts total) located on top of the unit. During the day the solar panels generate enough power to charge the battery and run the unit. As a result, when the sun goes down, the unit will operate on power which has been stored in the battery during the day.
Skimbot Functionality Care & Maintenance When cleaning out the debris tray, wipe down Skimbot with a damp cloth to remove dirt and mineral build-up on the unit. Regular soap or a mild household cleaner can also be used to keep the robot clean. **Please note, Skimbot is not designed to be repaired by the end user. If a problem arises with the operation of your robot, please contact: customerservice@skimbot.com or call 602-909-2317, so that our team arrange for repair or replacement of the unit.
Skimbot Unique Features Adjusting Operation The battery life & daily operating cycle time of Skimbot can be extended by taking advantage of the intermittent operation features of the unit. Intermittent operation means that the unit runs for a specified amount of time and then shuts down or pauses for a specified amount of time. In the daytime, the battery can recharge more rapidly during periods of pause since no power is being used to run Skimbot.
Skimbot Functionality Edge Cleaning Debris can often collect at the edge of the pool where the water line touches the tile wall. The surface tension created between the water and the tile can hold the debris in place at that location. These edges are often located underneath the lip or overhang of the pool deck, which makes it difficult for the Skimbot to access and clean.
Skimbot Functionality Speed Distance to Edge Key Lock Beep Alert This feature allows the user to select the robot’s travel speed through the water. This feature allows the user to adjust the sensitivity of the robot for turning as it approaches the edge of the pool. This feature allows the user to lock out the Start/Stop button on the robot switch panel. The factory setting for this feature is AUTO.
Limited Warranty The manufacturer of this product, hereby warrants, subject to the conditions set forth below, that it will: 1. Provide a full refund of the original purchase price if the product proves to be unsatisfactory and is returned to the place of purchase within 30 days of the original purchase date; 2. Repair or replace the product, at its option, within 1 year of the original purchase date if it proves to be defective due to improper workmanship or materials.
Customer Service Repairs Skimbot is not designed to be repaired by the end user. If a problem arises with the operation of the robot, please contact customerservice@skimbot.com or call 602-909-2317, so that our team can arrange for repair or replacement of your Skimbot. Software Updates If software updates are available for Skimbot, they will be downloaded whenever you connect Skimbot to the mobile app.
