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What should I bear in mind when storing the iMOW® in winter?
All information in brief:- Frost and snow can damage your robotic mower
- Start of the winter break in late autumn
- Store the iMOW® in a safe operating condition only: get a specialist dealer to check it for possible damage beforehand
- Clean the robotic mower thoroughly
- Store the robotic mower in a dry and lockable place
- Disconnect the power supply unit from the mains
- Leave the docking station outside and cover it with a protective cover
1. Charge battery
After its last mowing session, fully charge the iMOW® battery. This will prevent the robotic mower from a deep discharge during winter storage, and extend the service life of the battery. Then remove the iMOW® from the docking station and carry out the steps to prepare for hibernation. Please note that the preparation steps differ depending on the iMOW® model.
Preparation for iMOW hibernation®
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Deactivate device access
Deactivate the "Set up home area" and "Alarm" functions in the MY iMOW® app if they are activated. You can do this in the MY iMOW® app via "System" > "Device access".
Activate hibernation
Press the following key combination in succession:
- Press "STOP" (1). The robotic lawn mower is stopped and locked.
- Press "STOP" (1) and keep it pressed until the light strip (2) lights up completely red.
- Press "STOP" (1). The light strip (2) flashes twice. The robotic mower's disabling device is activated.
- Press "STOP" (1) and keep it pressed until the light strip (2) lights up completely red and then flashes red twice. "Hibernation" mode is activated. All additional functions are deactivated.
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Preparation for iMOW hibernation® RMI
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Switch off automatic mowing
Switch off the automatic mowing schedule and make sure that the highest safety level is set. Activate the machine lock by pressing and holding the STOP button on your robotic lawn mower. You can also activate the machine lock via the robotic lawn mower menu. To do this, select "Lock iMOW®" in the "Commands" menu item and confirm your selection with the OK button. This ensures that the machine does not start by itself accidentally.
Activate ECO energy mode (for C models)
If you have a C model from our iMOW® series (RMI 422 PC, RMI 632, RMI 632 P), activate the ECO energy mode. You can find this on your iMOW® display under "Settings" > "Energy mode" > "ECO". When ECO energy mode is used, radio communication is deactivated during rest periods to save battery power.
2. Clean robotic mower
Before the long winter break, you should dedicate some time to your iMOW® and clean it.
3. Checking the robotic mower for wear
Only store your robotic lawn mower in a safe operating condition. Check the robotic lawn mower for signs of wear and possible damage. If you discover worn or defective parts, these should be replaced.
4. Winter break for the charging station
The iMOW® docking station can be left on the lawn area over the winter. However, you should cover it to protect the electronics. To do this, disconnect the power supply unit from the mains and store it in a cable box, for example.
Place a suitable bucket over the station and secure it so that the bucket protects the docking station during the winter.
5. Storing the robotic mower in winter
Store the iMOW® in a dry and lockable room, e.g. in your garage or cellar. The temperature in the storage room should not fall below 5° Celsius. Please do not place any objects on the robotic mower.
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