do I leave the base connected at all time,do I have to take the vacuum off the base when it get charge
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Maria, I don't know off hand, but the Rotech service department will likely have a recommendation. The address is: service@rotechvacuum.com
2143503
The charging dock sits flat and the vac stands upright in it, charging via contact.By the way, this is a GREAT vacuum cleaner. It holds a charge and vacuums powerfully.
499356
We keep ours on the charger when not in use. It hasn't been a year since we bought it and it won't hold to vacuum 1 bedroom. Not worth the money at all!!!
1768812
You keep it plugged in and charging while not in use. When you are ready to use, simply unplug and it is ready to go. Very simple. Great machine.
1205365
There is a charging cord that plugs in between the wall and the cleaner. After it is charged, unplug from the unit and you are good to go. Please kerp in mind this is just for floors, not rugs. (Voice of experience)
1675580
Store battery in vacume stick. I only charge when battery gets low (1bar) or when 0 percent. My originally battery lasted full 2 yrs. On my replacement battery for over year. Battery runtime has always been consistent. Tip when low you can extend runtime by turning brushbar off on tile/wood floors.Note occasionally we store a full battery for extended periods in the vacuum. The battery remains fully charge. And as mentioned had no shortened runtime issues. It appears that the expected battery is on average 2yrs depending on use and number of charge cycles. 1/2 charge plus 1/2 charge is one full charge cycle. Store battery in vacume stick. I only charge when battery gets low (1bar) or when 0 percent. My originally battery lasted full 2 yrs. On my replacement battery for over year. Battery runtime has always been consistent. Tip when low you can extend runtime by turning brushbar off on tile/wood floors.Note occasionally we store a full battery for extended periods in the vacuum. The battery remains fully charge. And as mentioned had no shortened runtime issues. It appears that the expected battery is on average 2yrs depending on use and number of charge cycles. 1/2 charge plus 1/2... » Read More Store battery in vacume stick. I only charge when battery gets low (1bar) or when 0 percent. My originally battery lasted full 2 yrs. On my replacement battery for over year. Battery runtime has always been consistent. Tip when low you can extend runtime by turning brushbar off on tile/wood floors.Note occasionally we store a full battery for extended periods in the vacuum. The battery remains fully charge. And as mentioned had no shortened runtime issues. It appears that the expected battery is on average 2yrs depending on use and number of charge cycles. 1/2 charge plus 1/2 charge is one full charge cycle. « Show Less
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You must use the docking stand that comes with it. It plugs into the back of the stand, and then the vacuum is placed into the charging stand. No direct vacuum charging / plug input.
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The charger is separate from the wall hanger, but there is a place to loop the cord on the hanger, so it is simple to hang up the vacuum and just plug in the cord.
2237100
Yes, I've had mine for five years, but I always run the vac till the battery is almost dead and then charge, you could have gotten a vac with bad batteries.
1556003
The one I purchased didn't; which is what I wanted...less bulk when traveling. Also, and no way claiming expertise, but seem to recall instructions on battery vacuum that I recently bought stating something along the lines of: "Do not leave in charging position all the time"; so I unplug after fully charged which strikes me as a major inconsistency (???).
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Depends on if u run it until empty (25-30 min). Hardly ever happens with me. But completely un-charged to full charge is about 3 hours. Vacuuming front foyer, main hall, guest bedroom, bathroom and kitchen can be done on less than a charge. That's the downstairs of a 2800 square foot lake house with two beach going, mud going, and water going labs. We love our cordless motor head dyson even more than our 10 year old corded animal and six year old ball animal. We love those VAC's also. 10 year old Vac does the upstairs lair of the cats. Boat and car are a snap with cordless. Stairs are easy with 9 pound machine. Hank Depends on if u run it until empty (25-30 min). Hardly ever happens with me. But completely un-charged to full charge is about 3 hours. Vacuuming front foyer, main hall, guest bedroom, bathroom and kitchen can be done on less than a charge. That's the downstairs of a 2800 square foot lake house with two beach going, mud going, and water going labs. We love our cordless motor head dyson even more than our 10 year old corded animal and six year old ball animal. We love those VAC's also. 10 year old Vac does the upstairs lair of the cats. Boat and car are a snap with... » Read More Depends on if u run it until empty (25-30 min). Hardly ever happens with me. But completely un-charged to full charge is about 3 hours. Vacuuming front foyer, main hall, guest bedroom, bathroom and kitchen can be done on less than a charge. That's the downstairs of a 2800 square foot lake house with two beach going, mud going, and water going labs. We love our cordless motor head dyson even more than our 10 year old corded animal and six year old ball animal. We love those VAC's also. 10 year old Vac does the upstairs lair of the cats. Boat and car are a snap with cordless. Stairs are easy with 9 pound machine. Hank « Show Less
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Yes. It's a charging station that you can screw into the wall and hang the vacuum from or you can set it on the counter and put the battery in it (after removing from the vacuum, it's easy). Because you have 2 options for charging, you can buy an extra battery and charge both at once in the charging station that comes with the vacuum. It's helpful to have an extra because the batteries only last about 10 minutes.
828761
Yes, you can leave it plugged in but it's a bit of a phantom drain. I have read where some fleet operators just leave a bank of them plugged in all of the time. But why pay for the electricity? I charge mine every thirty days (it's right on my bench) and it never falls below 100%.
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I've only let the battery drain one time. This is not a replacement for a regular vacuum cleaner. Expect to get 30 to 45 minutes per full charge. It's worked as advertised no problems.
1823069
No. The battery is an integral built in part of the vacuum. It is rechargeable through the included charger only. This battery cannot be simy replaced once it reaches the end incurs useful life, though if you read through enough if these reviews someone posted instructions for how to do exactly that.
636286
if you have a starting and acc. battery and a trolling battery, use the two bank charger. pull in,plug in and forget it. after charging full it goes to maintenance mode.
1777208
No, the battery is sealed in the unit. Keep in mind that the battery run time is only when you are pressing the trigger, so a vacuum "session" seems to be a lot longer than just 20-25 minutes of the old way when the vacuum runs idle while you move about, pick up, rearrange furniture, etc. I don't find it an issue at all, though I do grab it more often because it's so handy and don't need marathon vacuum sessions any more.