Kirby Sentria User Manual

Congratulations

Kirby Sentria in Moscow - $2000 - Tel: [phone]

Dear Kirby Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase. You now own a superior,
complete home care system designed to help make your home
and furnishings look better and last longer. Most importantly,
repeated use of your Kirby Sentria™ system will give you the
type of clean in-home environment you want and deserve.

This use and care manual is designed to help you get the most out
of your new Sentria home care system and enjoy its numerous ben­efits and features. The Owner's DVD (where available) will give you
step-by-step instructions on your machine's operation. Your local
distributor is available should you have any further questions.

The Kirby Company, the hallmark of innovation and quality for
over 90 years, sells through the in-home sales method in over 70
countries. We want you to know that every customer is important
to us and that we sincerely appreciate your business.

Please enjoy your Sentria home care system to its fullest!

This manual is written for use with the Kirby® Sentria™ home care system.

For assistance, contact your local authorized distributor.

The Kirby Company, 1920 West 114th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44102, U.S.A.
USA Parts and Supplies (1-800-437-7170), [e-mail]
USA Consumer Relations (1-800-494-8586), [e-mail]
Russia Parts and Supplies (7-495-506-9032), [e-mail]

www.kirby.com, Russia: www.kirby.by.ru

Kirby, Micron Magic, Splitsecond, Splitsecond 2, Scuttle, Odorific, Tech Drive, Miracle Waxer, Handi-Bulter and Mini Em-Tor are
registered trademarks of The Scott Fetzer Company.

Sentria is a trademark of The Scott Fetzer Company.

1

Important Safety Instructions

WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED.

BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR Sentria HOME CARE SYSTEM.

WARNING

• Do not leave appliance unattended when running or plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.

• Do not use outdoors. Use only on dry surfaces or with the Kirby Carpet Shampoo System.
Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not let children use the cleaner unattended.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a factory authorized
distributor or service center.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close doors on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning, smoldering or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, glowing particles or hot ashes.

• Do not use to pick up combustible materials.

• Do not use without dustbag and/or filters in place.

• Turn unit OFF before unplugging the cord.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline or use in confined
areas where flammable or combustible vapors are present.

• When using the Carpet Shampoo System, do not use flammable or combustible liquids to

clean carpet or floor.

• When using the Floor Care System, use only genuine Kirby® cleaning products or

commercially available floor cleaners or waxes intended for machine operation.

• Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and let the motor come to a complete stop before

attempting any cleaning, service or changing accessories.

• This appliance is provided with Double Insulation. It must be serviced by a factory authorized

distributor or service center using genuine Kirby parts to maintain safety and to protect your
warranty. See page 59.

• Keep all Kirby chemicals out of the reach of children. These chemicals may cause irritation

or discomfort if swallowed or placed in the eyes.

• Do not use flammable or combustible fluid in the Portable Sprayer.

• Do not use pesticides or chemical products in the Portable Sprayer that may affect or damage

the human respiratory system, eyes or skin.

• To avoid irritation or damage to eyes or ears, keep the massage cup and all other accessories

a safe distance away.

• Always use safety glasses when turbo sanding.

- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

The Sentria™ Model G10D is Listed and Certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
and Canadian Standards Association as a double insulated appliance. The Model 293006
and 295006 Carpet Shampoo System, Model 293106 and 295106 Floor Care System,
Model 293506 Zippbrush, Model 293206 Turbo Accessory System and Model 298806

and 298906 Handl-Butler® Tool are also Optional Accessories for use with this Kirby
model. Outside North America, the 230/240 Volt model G10E, and the 100 Volt model
G10J products are approved by national test authorities as appropriate.

2

®

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
About this Manual
Kirby® Micron Magic® HEPA Filtration
Part 1 - Getting Started

Moving Your System/Handle Tilt Latch Lock/Toe-Touch Control 7
Power Nozzle Height Adjustment/Tech Drive® Power Assist 8
Installing/Changing Disposable Filter Bags 9
Bag Support Strap/Mini Em-Tor® Collector/The Belt Lifter 10

Part 2 — Upright & Portable Cleaner

Upright Cord Management 13
The Upright Cleaner 14
Straight Suction Cleaner 15
The Portable Cleaner 16

Part 3 — Canister Cleaner & Attachments

Converting to a Canister Cleaner/Installing the Attachment Hose 19
Extension Tubes/Surface Nozzle/Duster Brush 20

Upholstery Nozzle/Crevice Tool/Wall & Ceiling Brash 21
Massage Cup/Suction Control Grip 22
Using Your Sentria System as a Blower 23

The Portable Sprayer 25
The Portable Shampooer 27

Part 4 — Optional Accessories

The Carpet Shampoo System 30
Kirby Guard Carpet & Upholstery Protector 36
The Miracle Waxer® - Floor Polisher 37
The Floor Care System - Floor Buffer 39
The Floor Care System - Carpet Fluffer 41
The Turbo Accessory System 42
The Zippbrush 45
The Handi-Butler® Tool 46

Part 5 — Operating/Maintenance Tips

Changing the Power Nozzle Belt 55
Adjusting the Brush Roll Height 56
Miscellaneous Parts Replacement 58
Questions and Answers/Troubleshooting 59
Other Fine Kirby® Cleaning Products 64

Index

Expanded Illustration of the Sentria model & Accessories

2
4
5
6

12

18

29

54

66
68

If you have any questions regarding your purchase or the operation of your Kirby Home Care
System, please contact your local authorized distributorship:

OR

You may contact The Kirby Company's Consumer Relations Department by:
e-mail [e-mail] mail Consumer Relations

telephone [phone] West 114th Street
fax [phone] Cleveland, Ohio 44102

Our business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S.A. Monday through Friday.

3

About This Manual

This Owner's Manual was designed to be easy to read and follow. It has been organized in
sections based on the various ways you may use your new Kirby® Sentria™ system. Within

each section, simple step-by-step illustrations will help you easily visualize the steps required to
properly operate your new Sentria system and its many attachments and optional accessories.

Please note: Illustrations and descriptions of each part of your new Sentria home care system
can be found in the rear of the manual. Please refer to these illustrations and corresponding (#'s)
as you read the manual.

In addition to the Table of Contents on page 3, you will also find an Index on page 66 that
will refer you to the information you require.

We sincerely hope this Owner's Manual will help you obtain years of satisfactory world-class
performance from the Sentria home care system by Kirby.

4

®

MICRON

MAGIC

• • • • HEPAFILTRATION

With MicroAllergen Technology

You bought the best; you expect the best. That's why the Kirby Company developed the
Micron Magic HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Arrest) Filtration System featuring the latest

in clean air technology without sacrificing tremendous airflow.

Your new Sentria™ system includes our BEST filters:

• Traps over 99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns

• Rated HEPA 11

• Minimizes bag odor

So, what does this mean?

Improved Indoor Air Quality!

These improvements are a part of the Kirby Company's pursuit to respond to our customers'
needs. The Kirby Micron Magic HEPA Filtration System demonstrates the quality you expect
and the performance you deserve.

Reorder genuine Kirby Micron Magic HEPA filter bags with MicroAllergen Technology from
your local authorized Kirby Distributor.

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has
awarded the Kirby home care system
its "Green Label" seal of approval for
meeting the organization's requirements
for soil removal, dust containment and
appearance retention.

For those who appreciate Quality, Reliability and Performance

5

Getting Started

PART ONE

This section outlines general information you will need as
you begin using your new Sentria™ system. It includes infor­mation on:

Moving and Carrying Your System
Using the Handle Tilt Latch Lock
The Toe-Touch Control
Proper Power Nozzle Height
Using Tech Drive® Power Assist
Installing/Changing Disposable Filter Bags
Emptying the Mini Em-Tor® Collector
Understanding the Belt Lifter

Please read this section (as well as all other sections) carefully
before using your new Sentria home care system.

6

Getting Started

MOVING YOUR SYSTEM

Your Sentria system is equipped with Tech Drive® power
assist. In order to push your unit with the motor OFF, the
Tech Drive Pedal (11) must be turned OFF (disengaged).

Turn Tech Drive power assist OFF by pushing down on the
gray "N" side (marked "N" for Neutral) of the Tech Drive N/
D Pedal. (See page 8 for additional information.)

CARRYING YOUR SYSTEM

NOTE: The Carrying Grip (18) is designed for convenience in
carrying your Sentria system. •

HANDLE TILT LATCH LOCK

The Handle Tilt Latch Lock (10) serves two purposes:

1

will only lower part way. This allows you to push down on the
locked handle and lift the front of the unit. >

To allow you to lift the front of the Sentria system over
door thresholds or throw rugs. To do so, move the Tilt
Latch Lock towards the bag. By doing this, the handle

To allow you to store your Sentria system in a
vertical position or carry it.

2

To do this, lower the handle to a horizontal position near the
floor. While pushing the handle down, move the Tilt Latch
Lock away from the bag to lock the handle down. You can
now stand the unit up onto its bumper and lean it against a
wall for storage.

This vertical position may also be useful in carrying the unit.
To lift the unit, use the Carrying Grip (18). •

TOE-TOUCH CONTROL

The Toe-Touch Control (8), (9), located over the front
wheel, raises and lowers the front of your Sentria system.

Step down on the Toe-Touch Control Bottom Pedal (9) to raise
the front. •

/!\ CAUTION:

Never unlock the Handle Tilt Latch without holding on to the handle. The
handle is spring-loaded and could quickly pivot upward when unlatched.

7

Getting Started

POWER NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

When using the Power Nozzle (25), it is important to adjust
the height properly. Start by pressing the Toe-Touch Control

Bottom Pedal (9) all the way down, raising the front of your
system all the way up.

The Toe-Touch Control adjusts the Power Nozzle to seven
different heights. The highest four positions are used for attach­ing accessories. Positions #1-3 are used for carpet and floor
cleaning. Positions #1-3 are indicated when the number shows
directly in front of the Toe-Touch Control Upper Pedal (8).

Turn the unit on and press the Toe-Touch Control upper
pedal 4 times (one notch at a time) until you see the #3 in
front of the Toe-Touch Control Upper Pedal. You are now at
the HIGHEST floor cleaning position used for high-pile and
plush carpets.

Press one more notch down for the MEDIUM position
(until you see the #2 in front of the Toe-Touch Control Upper
Pedal.) This is the most widely used position for all-type
carpets. Push one more notch down for LOW (until you see
the #1 in front of the Toe-Touch Control upper pedal). This is
the lowest position for low pile carpet and hard floor cleaning.

NOTE: When finished vacuuming, press the Toe-Touch
Control Bottom Pedal all the way down to move your
Sentria system. •

TECH DRIVE® POWER ASSIST

Your new Sentria system is equipped with Tech Drive power
assist. This innovative feature eliminates most of the effort
required to move your Sentria system back and forth. •

TURNING TECH DRIVE POWER ASSIST
ON (DRIVE)

To engage Tech Drive power assist push down the red "D"
side (marked "D" for Drive) of the Tech Drive N/D Pedal (12)
located just below the Power Switch. (13)

You may use your Sentria system without Tech Drive power
assist if desired. Simply put the Tech Drive pedal in Neutral. •

/!\ IMPORTANT:

To avoid possible damage to soft tiles or marking of waxed and
finished non-carpeted floors, disengage the Tech Drive pedal.

8

Getting Started

TURNING TECH DRIVE POWER ASSIST
OFF (NEUTRAL)

To move your Sentria™ system with the motor OFF or to
vacuum without power assist, Tech Drive power assist must
be put in Neutral.

To place Tech Drive power assist in Neutral, push down the
gray "N" side (marked "N" for Neutral) of the Tech Drive
N/D Pedal (11). •

INSTALLING/CHANGING DISPOSABLE
FILTER BAGS

A Disposable Filter Bag must be installed before you begin
vacuuming.

To install a new Disposable Filter Bag, unzip the Outer
Permanent Bag (1) and pull out the Disposable Filter

Bag along with the Top Adaptor (5). > 1

When necessary, remove the used Disposable Filter Bag.
NOTE: Always replace the Disposable Filter Bag

2

when dirt reaches the "FULL" line on the bag. Failure
to do so will affect performance.

From the rear of the Disposable Bag, grasp the cardboard
faceplate. Holding the Top Adaptor steady, rotate the cardboard
faceplate to the left (counter-clockwise). When the lock tabs on

the Top Adaptor align with the slots in the cardboard faceplate,
gently pull the bag off. >

To install a new Disposable Filter Bag, grasp the card­board faceplate from the rear of the Disposable Filter

3

bag. Align the slots in the cardboard faceplate on the
Disposable Filter Bag with the lock tabs on the Top Adaptor.
Then push the Top Adaptor into the bag opening.

Holding the Top Adaptor steady, rotate the cardboard faceplate
to the right (clockwise) to secure the Disposable Filter Bag.

NOTE: To avoid air leaks, make sure the cardboard faceplate
is securely positioned up against the flat portion of the Top
Adaptor. >

/!\ CAUTION:

Before changing the Disposable Filter Bag, unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet and be sure that the motor and fan have stopped.

9

Getting Started

BAG SUPPORT STRAP

4

If it is not connected, thread the strap through the small hole
of the Top Adaptor. Then place the hole in the strap over the
stud on the Top Adaptor.

Finally, insert the adaptor and new filter bag into the Outer
Permanent Bag (1)and close the zipper completely for
maximum performance.

NOTE: In order for the Filtration System to perform effectively,
use only Kirby® Micron Magic® HEPA Filtration Bags. If the
outside bag is torn or damaged, please replace immediately. •

EMPTYING THE MINI EM-TOR® COLLECTOR

The Mini Em-Tor (6) collector is designed to collect large,
heavy particles which can be emptied by removing the Mini
Em-Tor collector.

1

The top of the bag is released from the handle by pressing the
Bag Release Button (16). After removing the Mini Em-Tor col­lector and the entire Bag Assembly, position the front opening
of the Mini Em-Tor collector over a newspaper and shake it to
remove the particles. >

Check to make sure the Bag Support Strap (4)is con­nected to the Top Adaptor (5). The Bag Support Strap
provides the support required for proper operation of
the Disposable Filter Bag.

To remove, grasp the Mini Em-Tor collector in the
handhold provided and rotate it away from the body of

the system as far as it will go, then lift it off.

/!\ CAUTION:

To replace the Mini Em-Tor collector, re-attach the entire
Bag Assembly by inserting the Bag Latch Tab (2)at the top

2

of the bag into the slot under the Bag Release Button (16).

Finally, line up the raised indicator arrow of the Mini Em-Tor
collector with the indicator arrow on the Air Exhaust Port (19).
Rotate the Mini Em-Tor collector towards the Sentria system
and lock it in place.

NOTE: The Mini Em-Tor collector must be securely locked
in place or the unit will not operate. •

USING THE BELT LIFTER

The Belt Lifter (20) on your Sentria system is used for two
purposes:

1) To engage or disengage the Brush Roll. When the Brush Roll
is disengaged, the Sentria system can be used as a straight suc­tion cleaner (page 15), and;

2) To allow removal of the Power Nozzle when converting
your Sentria system for use with various attachments and
optional accessories.

To avoid damaging the belt, turn the Sentria system OFF
before using the Belt Lifter. >

Do not pick up heavy objects, such as coins, screws, rocks or similar
objects. This may damage the fan.

10

Getting Started

USING THE BELT LIFTER (cont)

1

2

belt and lifts it off the motor shaft. Return the handle on the
Belt Lifter to its closed position.

If you are using your Sentria™ system as a straight suction
cleaner, simply lower the Headlight Hood. The Brush Roll is
now disengaged and will not rotate when the power switch is
turned ON. >

To use the Belt Lifter, you must first raise the Headlight
Hood (21). >

Flip out the handle on the Belt Lifter (20). Use it to turn
the Belt Lifter fully to the left (counter-clockwise) until
it stops and the red arrows line up. This stretches the

The belt will be stretched to the top of the nozzle as
shown. >

3

To re-engage the belt so the Brush Roll rotates, simply
raise the Headlight Hood and use the handle to turn the

4

Belt Lifter fully to the right (clockwise) until the green
arrows line up. Then lower the Headlight Hood.

The Brash Roll will now rotate when the Power Switch is
turned ON.

NOTE: The belt should not be stretched when stored for

an extended period. Make sure the green arrows line up

for storage. >

Your Sentria system is equipped with a Brush Roll
Performance Indicator Light (7), located on the top
right side of the Power Nozzle. The purpose of this

5

light is to show if the Brush Roll is rotating properly.

If the Brush Roll Indicator Light flashes intermittently or

does not come on when using the Power Nozzle, the Brush
Roll Belt may not be working properly. Either the Belt is not
engaged or may need to be replaced.

To replace the Brush Roll Belt, also called the Power Nozzle
Belt, see Page 55. •

11

Upright & Portable Cleaner

PART TWO

Your Sentria™ home care system is extremely versatile.
In this section, we will discuss the following:

Upright Cord Management
Using your Sentria System as an

Upright Cleaner
Using your Upright as a Straight

Suction Cleaner
Cleaning Hard-Surface Floors
Using your Sentria System as a

Portable Cleaner
Cleaning Mattresses and Carpeted Stairs

12

Upright & Portable Cleaner

UPRIGHT CORD MANAGEMENT

The Sentria system Upright handle incorporates a series of

hooks and fasteners to keep the cord off the floor and attached

to the upright handle for your convenience.

When using your Sentria system as an upright, snap
the power cord into the two cord holders located on the
back of the handle. >

1

With the Upper Cord Hook in the up or 12 o'clock
position, route the cord toward the rear of the unit and

2

slide the cord in to the c-shaped holder on the Upper
Cord Hook. The cord can now be wrapped around the Upper
and Lower Cord Hooks for storage. To quick-release the
cord for use, rotate the Upper Cord Hook down to the 6
o'clock position. The c-shaped holder is designed to hold the
cord securely in place and prevent the first loop from drop­ping to the floor.

NOTE: The cord can only be inserted or removed from the
c-shaped holder when the Upper Cord Hook is in the 12
o'clock position. •

13

Upright & Portable Cleaner

THE UPRIGHT CLEANER

Before you begin vacuuming, it's important to have the Power
Nozzle (25) adjusted to the proper height setting. This gives you
the most efficient cleaning action. Lowering the Power Nozzle
too far prevents proper cleaning and shortens belt life.

The proper height setting can be achieved by doing
the following: >

Before you turn the Sentria™ system ON, raise the
Power Nozzle by stepping on the Toe Touch Control

1

Bottom Pedal (9) all the way down. >

Turn the Sentria system ON by pressing the Power
Switch (13). >

2

Press the Toe-Touch Control Upper Pedal 4 times.
You are now at the HIGHEST floor cleaning position

3

(indicated by the #3 showing in front of the Toe-Touch
Control Upper Pedal). Press the pedal again for medium
carpets (indicated by the #2) and again for low pile carpets
(indicated by the #1.) >

14

Upright & Portable Cleaner

If desired, engage Tech Drive® power assist by
pushing down the red "D" side (marked "D" for Drive)

4

of the Tech Drive N/D Pedal (12) located just below the
Power Switch (13). >

To turn your Sentria™ system OFF, press the Toe­Touch Control Bottom Pedal (9) all the way down until

5

nozzle is fully raised.

Disengage Tech Drive power assist by stepping on the gray
"N" side (marked "N" for Neutral) of the Tech Drive N/D
Pedal (11).

Turn the Sentria system OFF by pressing the Power Switch
(13) and then unplugging. •

STRAIGHT SUCTION CLEANER

Straight Suction Cleaning allows you to vacuum hard floors,
throw rugs and delicate carpets without use of the Brush Roll.

NOTE: When using Straight Suction Cleaning without the Hard
Floor Pad, either on carpets or bare floors, lower the nozzle as
close as possible to the floor without touching the floor.

With the Sentria system turned OFF, raise the
Headlight Hood (21). >

1

Flip out the handle on the Belt Lifter (20). Use it to turn
the Belt Lifter all the way to the left (counter-clock-

2

wise) until the red arrows line up (see page 10). Return
the handle on the Belt Lifter to its closed position.

Then lower the Headlight Hood.
The Brush Roll is now disengaged and your Sentria system

will operate as a Straight Suction Cleaner. •

/!\ NOTICE:

Tech Drive pedal must be in neutral when using the cleaner on hard
surface floors.

15

Upright & Portable Cleaner

THE HARD FLOOR PAD (optional)

By attaching the optional Hard Floor Pad to your Sentria™,

system you may dust bare floors. While the unit is turned
OFF, raise the Power Nozzle (25) as far as it will go by press-

ing the Toe-Touch Control Bottom Pedal (9). Attach the
Hard Floor Pad onto the nozzle opening using the spring
clips on the plate. Then lower the Power Nozzle by pressing
the Toe-Touch Control Upper Pedal (8) one notch at a time
until the bristles touch the floor.

NOTE: The Hard Floor Pad should only be used when the
unit is in the Straight Suction Cleaner mode. •

PORTABLE CLEANER SET-UP

Besides being a remarkable Upright Cleaner, the Sentria sys­tem can easily be converted into a portable cleaner for mat­tresses and carpeted stairs.

To convert your Sentria system to a Portable Cleaner,
make sure the unit is turned OFF, unplugged, and the

1

Tech Drive® pedal is in neutral.

Then release the Outer Permanent Bag Top from the Bag
Support by pressing the Bag Release Button (16) and sliding
the bag top off. >

/!\ CAUTION:

Remove the cord from the handle. With the Upright
Handle (17) in the vertical position, push the Handle

2

Release Button (14), located at the base of the handle,
and pull the handle straight up and out of the slot.
(Bag not shown for clarity.) >

Insert the Portable Handle (15) into the slot where the

Upright Handle was connected. Push the Portable

3

Handle into the slot until it snaps into place. >

Before installing the Hard Floor Pad, turn unit OFF, unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet and be sure the motor and nozzle brush have stopped.

16

Upright & Portable Cleaner

PORTABLE CLEANER SET-UP (cont)

Bend the Filtration Bag Assembly (1) in half and insert
the Bag Latch Tab (2) into the slot on the Portable

4

Handle until it snaps into place.

You are now ready for portable power cleaning. •
NOTE: Do not use portable mode on upholstered furniture.

CARPETED STAIRS

Place your Sentria™ system on one of the carpeted steps, while
supporting the rear. Turn the unit on after it is in place and make
sure the Tech Drive® pedal is in the Neutral position.

Roll the cleaner back and forth so that the Brush Roll

agitates the carpeting and loosens the dirt. •

MATTRESS CLEANING

Cleaning mattress surfaces is done the same as carpeted

stairs, except that you need to disengage the Brush Roll. (If
your mattress has tufted buttons on the surface, the Brush

Roll could pull them loose.)
NOTE: Do not carry the portable unit with the motor on. Place

the unit on the surface you wish to clean and then turn the unit
on. Turn the unit off to move it to a new location.

For straight suction cleaning, raise the Headlight Hood (21)
and flip out the handle on the Belt Lifter (20). Use it to turn
the Belt Lifter all the way to the left (counter-clockwise)
until the red arrows line up. This will stop the Brush Roll
from turning.

Return the handle on the Belt Lifter to its closed position
and lower the Headlight Hood. Use the Toe-Touch Control
to adjust the Power Nozzle to its lowest setting. •

/!\ CAUTION:

To reduce risk of injury in the portable mode, keep hair and loose clothing
away from the Sentria system while in operation.

Also make sure Tech Drive® pedal is in the neutral position when
vacuuming stairs and mattresses. In addition, the Brush Roll should
be disengaged when vacuuming mattresses.

17

Canister Cleaner & Attachments

PART THREE

Your Kirby® Sentria™ system comes with a wide variety
of attachments for added versatility. In this section, we will

discuss the following:

Removing the Power Nozzle to Convert
to a Canister Cleaner

Using the Attachments
Using the Suction Control Grip
Using as a Blower Unit
Using the Portable Sprayer and the

Portable Shampooer

18

Canister Cleaner & Attachments

CONVERTING TO A CANISTER CLEANER/
INSTALLING THE ATTACHMENT HOSE

When using different cleaning attachments, the Attachment
Hose is connected to the front of the cleaner in place of the
Power Nozzle (25).

NOTE: When connecting the Attachment Hose, you may
choose between the Upright Handle (17) or the Portable
Handle (15). To install the Portable Handle, see page 16.

To install the Attachment Hose, you must first convert
to a Canister by removing the Power Nozzle. To do so,

1

press the Toe-Touch Control Bottom Pedal (9) all the
way down until nozzle is fully raised. Disengage Tech Drive
power assist by stepping on the gray "N" side (marked "N" for
Neutral) of the Tech Drive N/D Pedal (11). Turn the Sentria
system OFF by pressing the Power Switch (13) and then
unplugging. >

Raise the Headlight Hood (21) and flip out the handle
on the Belt Lifter (20). Use it to turn the Belt Lifter all

2

the way to the left (counter-clockwise) until the red -

arrows line up.

Unlock the Power Nozzle by turning the Accessory Lock

(22) all the way to the left (counter-clockwise). The Power

3

Nozzle should tip forward when it is released. Lift the
nozzle away from the Sentria system. >

®

™

/!\ CAUTION:

At the connector end of the Attachment Hose, you will
notice two hooks. Place the hooks over the ends of the

4

Attaching Bar (24), then push the opening of the hose
up against the Sentria system. >

Lock the Attachment Hose Connector in place by
turning the Accessory Lock (22) all the way to the

5

right (clockwise). (Accessory Lock will clamp the

Attachment Hose to the unit.)
With the Attachment Hose in place, the unit will

automatically adjust to high speed for hose operation.
NOTE: If the Sentria system will not run when the Power

Switch is ON, see page 59. •

In normal operation, friction between the belt and the metal motor
shaft may cause the metal motor shaft to become hot to the touch.

19

Canister Cleaner & Attachments

INSTALLING ATTACHMENTS ON THE
ATTACHMENT HOSE

To attach tools to the hose, push lightly while twisting the
smaller end of the hose into the tool. •

EXTENSION TUBES

One or two Extension Tubes can be attached to the end of
the hose to extend your reach and efficiently use various
attachments. •

SURFACE NOZZLE
UNDER LOW FURNITURE/BARE FLOORS

The Surface Nozzle should be used on bare floors or for
surface cleaning carpets and under low furniture.

Rubber wheels on the nozzle allow it to glide silently on the
surface of hard floors without scratching and vacuum with
maximum power. •

DUSTER BRUSH

The Duster Brush may be connected to the Attachment
Hose or the Extension Tubes to remove dust from any
surface, including contoured or irregular surfaces. •

20

Canister Cleaner & Attachments

UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE

The Upholstery Nozzle is used for cleaning upholstered
furniture, carpeted steps, and clothing. It can also be used
to clean the inside of cars. •

CREVICE TOOL WITH REMOVABLE BRUSH

Without the removable brush, the Crevice Tool can be used
for cleaning cracks, crevices, corners, grooves and narrow
openings.

Install the removable brush in the end of the Crevice Tool to
remove dirt from corners, button tufts, between radiator coils
and sliding window tracks. •

WALL & CEILING BRUSH

To vacuum walls, ceilings, drapes and other surfaces,
attach the Wall & Ceiling Brush to the Suction Control
Grip. Then attach the Suction Control Grip to the Extension
Tube(s) as shown. In addition to providing suction relief, the
Suction Control Grip provides the proper angle to comfort­ably vacuum walls and ceilings.

Tip: To vacuum the top of door frames or ledges, or books
on a bookshelf, rotate the Wall & Ceiling Brush 180°. •

21

Canister Cleaner & Attachments

MASSAGE CUP

Used with the Attachment Hose, the Massage Cup provides
an invigorating skin or scalp massage. It can also be used to
clean the floors of cars. •

CONTROLLING AIRFLOW WITH THE
SUCTION CONTROL GRIP

Sometimes when using the attachments, vacuuming drapes or
delicate lamp shades, for example, you might wish to control
the amount of suction.

The Suction Control Grip features a valve to control the
amount of suction. Slide the control back and forth until the
desired level of suction is reached.

The Suction Control Grip can be used with or without the
Extension Tubes. •

SUCTION CONTROL GRIP PLACEMENT

The Suction Control Grip may be used at the end of the
Extension Tubes for reaching up or at the beginning of the
Extension Tubes for reaching down. •

/!\ CAUTION:

To avoid irritation or damage to eyes or ears, keep the massage cup
and all other accessories a safe distance away.

22