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Update firmware, reposition the entry point, and collect photos for support if the issue persists.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"answer-card\">\n        <span class=\"label-badge\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Direct answer<\/span>\n        <p>Drain covers with <strong>raised profiles<\/strong> can trap the Scuba V3 because its dual-motor drive has lower ground clearance than quad-motor models like the S1 or X1. Start by checking for a <strong>firmware update<\/strong> in the Aiper app \u2014 newer versions include improved obstacle-escape algorithms that help the robot reverse and re-approach at different angles. Next, try <strong>deploying the robot from the opposite side<\/strong> of the pool to change its approach path to the drain area. If the robot still gets stuck, collect the <strong>drain cover specifications<\/strong> (diameter, height, brand\/model), photos of the stuck position, and the device SN, then upload diagnostic logs and contact <a href=\"https:\/\/aiper.com\/us\/contact-us\/\">Aiper support<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section-card\">\n        <div class=\"section-icon icon-info\"><\/div>\n        <h2>Why Drain Covers Trap Pool Robots<\/h2>\n        <p>Raised or protruding drain covers create a physical obstacle that the Scuba V3&#8217;s dual-motor drive system may not be able to traverse. Unlike the quad-motor Scuba S1 or X1, the V3 has fewer powered wheels and a lower ground clearance, making it more susceptible to getting stuck on uneven pool-floor features. This is a <strong>structural limitation<\/strong> of the dual-motor design \u2014 the V3 is designed for relatively flat pool bottoms.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section-card\">\n        <div class=\"section-icon icon-steps\"><\/div>\n        <h2>Step 1: Firmware Update<\/h2>\n        <p>Aiper periodically improves obstacle-escape algorithms through firmware updates. Connect to your Scuba V3 in the Aiper app and check for an <strong>OTA firmware update<\/strong>. Install the latest version if available. Newer firmware includes refined motor-control logic that helps the robot detect when it is stuck and attempt alternative escape paths (reverse, spin, and re-approach at a different angle).<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section-card\">\n        <div class=\"section-icon icon-steps\"><\/div>\n        <h2>Step 2: Reposition the Starting Point<\/h2>\n        <p>Try deploying the robot from a different section of the pool \u2014 ideally the opposite side from the drain cover. The V3&#8217;s cleaning path is influenced by its entry point; starting farther from the obstruction may prevent it from encountering the drain cover at a difficult angle. If your pool has multiple drain covers, you may need to test different deployment points to find one that minimises contact.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"section-card\">\n        <div class=\"section-icon icon-warn\"><\/div>\n        <h2>When to Escalate \u2014 What to Collect<\/h2>\n        <p>If the firmware is current and repositioning does not help, gather the following for <a href=\"https:\/\/aiper.com\/us\/contact-us\/\">Aiper support<\/a>: (1) the device <strong>serial number (SN)<\/strong>, (2) the <strong>location and specifications<\/strong> of the drain cover (diameter, height above floor, brand\/model if known), (3) <strong>photos or video<\/strong> of the robot stuck on the drain cover, showing the angle and position. 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