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Owner’s Manual

For assistance, contact your local Authorized Distributor.

The Kirby Company, a division of The Scott Fetzer Co.,

1920 West 114

Street, Cleveland, OH 44102, U.S.A.

U.S.A./Canada Parts and Supplies: 1-800-437-7170 [email protected]

Consumer Relations: 1-800-494-8586 [email protected]

Australia

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Europe

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Russia

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Summary of Contents for Sentria II

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...llmark 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 apprecia...

Page 3: ...rd 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 pl...

Page 4: ...Carpet Shampoo System 25 The Miracle Waxer Floor Polisher 32 The Floor Care System Floor Buffer 34 The Floor Care System Carpet Fluffer 36 The Turbo Accessory System 37 The Zippbrush 39 Part 5 Operat...

Page 5: ...chments and optional accessories Please note Illustrations and descriptions of each part of your Sentria home care system can be found in the rear of the manual on page 52 Please refer to these illust...

Page 6: ...rby For those who appreciate Quality Reliability and Performance With MicroAllergen Technology The Carpet and Rug Institute CRI has awarded the Kirby home care system its Gold Level seal of approval f...

Page 7: ...l See page 7 for additional information HANDLE TILT LATCH LOCK The Handle Tilt Latch Lock will allow you to lift the front of the Sentria system over door thresholds or throw rugs To do so move the Ti...

Page 8: ...s up Recommended Pet Hair Removal 4 Clicks up Hose and Attachments TURNING TECH DRIVE POWERASSIST ON DRIVE Your Sentria system is equipped with Tech Drive power assist This innovative feature eliminat...

Page 9: ...the flat surface of the Top Adaptor Bend the cardboard tabs at the top of the faceplate onto the holders at the top of the Top Adaptor Finally insert the Top Adaptor and new Disposable Filter Bag into...

Page 10: ...off The top of the bag is released from the handle by pressing the Bag Release Button After removing the Mini Em Tor collector and the entire Bag Assembly position the front opening of the Mini Em Tor...

Page 11: ...zzle as shown To re engage the belt so the Brush Roll rotates simply raise the Headlight Hood and use the handle to turn the Belt Lifter fully to the right clockwise until the green arrows line up The...

Page 12: ...dle 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 With the Upper Cord Hook in the up or 12 o clock p...

Page 13: ...to its lowest setting Press the Toe Touch Control Lower Pedal one notch at a time to raise the Power Nozzle to the desired height Listen for the click with each raised notch Count the clicks to the d...

Page 14: ...line up see page 9 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...

Page 15: ...liding the bag top off Remove the cord from the handle With the Upright Handle in the vertical position push the Handle Release Button located at the base of the handle and pull the handle straight up...

Page 16: ...s 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 Also to avoid potential snag...

Page 17: ...ight Handle or the Portable Handle To install the Portable Handle see page 14 To install the Attachment Hose you must first convert to a Canister by removing the Power Nozzle To do so press the Toe To...

Page 18: ...t 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 44 At the connector end of the Attachment Hose you will notice...

Page 19: ...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 vac...

Page 20: ...achments 1 UTILITY TOOL Use to clean carpeting or the floors of cars CONTROLLING AIRFLOW WITH THE SUCTION CONTROL GRIP Sometimes when using the attachments vacuuming drapes or delicate lamp shades for...

Page 21: ...he handle on the Belt Lifter Use it to turn the Belt Lifter all the way to the left counter clockwise until the red arrows line up Canister Cleaner Attachments 2 4 3 Place the large end of the Attachm...

Page 22: ...ner Attachments THE PORTABLE SPRAYER The Portable Sprayer is used only in the Blower Mode It is an excellent tool to apply many different types of water based liquids to any type of surface The spray...

Page 23: ...ur non flammable solution onto the newspaper to check spray pattern NOTE If the Portable Sprayer must be tilted during usage less solution should be used in the jar This will help avoid large droplets...

Page 24: ...the front of the nozzle jet and pull it out The latches must be aligned with the holes on the front of the Sprayer when returning the nozzle jet to the front of the Sprayer Then fill the jar with wate...

Page 25: ...f in doubt try a test patch Let the test patch dry and then check it before you shampoo further USING THE PORTABLE SHAMPOOER Before shampooing vacuum surface thoroughly To make suds turn the Sentria s...

Page 26: ...Then remove the Outer Permanent Bag and the Power Nozzle to prepare for shampooing By using the handle turn the Carpet Shampoo System Nozzle Belt Lifter to the right clockwise until the green arrows l...

Page 27: ...Then lower the Headlight Hood The Shampoo Tank is removable and should be filled or emptied at your sink NOTE The Shampoo Tank is removed and re attached in the same way as the Mini Em Tor collector...

Page 28: ...ET SHAMPOO SYSTEM To set the nozzle to the proper height step on the Toe Touch Control Upper Pedal as often as necessary to lower the nozzle to its lowest position NOTE Forcing the brushroll into the...

Page 29: ...FF position With the unit at its lowest height level move the Shampooer over the foam until the foam is picked up Some moisture will accumulate in the front of the tray Once the carpet is thoroughly d...

Page 30: ...e tray and nozzle apart Rinse tray To clean the brush push the thumb pads located at each end of the plastic shield and rotate the shield up and away from the brush Disconnect the shield by gently pul...

Page 31: ...hould not be stretched for extended periods Make sure the green arrows on the nozzle line up for storage Remember to align the red arrows before replacing the nozzle on the unit see Belt Lifter sectio...

Page 32: ...r thumbs The brush will snap out and the belt can be replaced Be certain the belt is placed in the center of the brush NOTE Use only approved Kirby belts 2 1 Align the metal ends of the brush with the...

Page 33: ...he spring loaded pin in the lower half is seated in the hole near the bottom of the upper half Optional Accessories 1 Pull the roller bag off the wax roller and save the packing bag Begin waxing accor...

Page 34: ...fed any time it becomes necessary using the Floor Care System Buffer Brush Apply additional wax ONLY when rebuffing does not produce acceptable results IMPORTANT Do not use Kirby Miracle Wax on rubber...

Page 35: ...er Nozzle over and slide the ends of the Brush into the slots at each end of the nozzle The Buffer Brush will only fit the correct way Push the belt up against the Brush Roll with your finger While ho...

Page 36: ...d not be stretched when stored for an extended period Make sure the green arrows line up for storage FLOOR BUFFER SET UP cont To engage the drive belt and Buffer Brush use the handle to turn the Belt...

Page 37: ...ON switch HARD FLOOR PAD See page 13 for set up and use of the Hard Floor Pad 1 2 Optional Accessories Lower the Carpet Fluffer Nozzle one notch at a time by pushing the Toe Touch Control Upper Pedal...

Page 38: ...ades of sandpaper come with the Sander Each piece is a standard 3 sheet Tightly wrap the paper around the bottom of the Turbo Accessory and tuck the end into the rear clamp Lock the rear clamp With th...

Page 39: ...s wool pad using the same procedure as attaching sandpaper see page 37 The Turbo Accessory now becomes a polisher Use it for polishing hard waxed surfaces such as table tops paneling and large flat s...

Page 40: ...eavily on the Zippbrush Allow the brush to rotate at maximum speed by gently moving it side to side on the surface being cleaned Optional Accessories CLEANING THE ZIPPBRUSH To clean the Zippbrush pres...

Page 41: ...GING THE POWER NOZZLE BELT After extended use the Power Nozzle Belt on your Sentria system may become stretched and worn causing the belt to slip See page 10 Brush Roll Performance Indicator Light If...

Page 42: ...Roll ends is larger than the other thus the Brush Roll will only fit in the nozzle one way Then center the belt on the Brush Replace the Rug Plate by placing it on the front of the bumper first and th...

Page 43: ...sing the handle on the Belt Lifter to turn it all the way to the right clockwise until the green arrows line up Unlock the two latches on the rear of the Power Nozzle to remove the Rug Plate Then lift...

Page 44: ...ial is lighter in color than the plastic wheel itself If any of the darker plastic wheel is showing through the tread the wheels need to be replaced The wheels are not user replaceable Contact your ne...

Page 45: ...ion cords 4 Make sure that an attachment or accessory is properly mounted on the front of the Power Plant The unit will not run without the Power Nozzle Hose Coupling Air Intake Guard or Accessory Bru...

Page 46: ...system to a Portable Cleaner See Portable Cleaning on page 14 3 Place Portable Cleaner on the mattress 4 Disengage Tech Drive power assist by pressing the gray N side marked N for Neutral of the N D P...

Page 47: ...inserting the hose into the Extension Tube opening and twisting to lock in place 3 Attach the Suction Control Grip onto the end of the Extension Tube 4 Attach the Wall Ceiling Brush to the end of the...

Page 48: ...the Duster Brush to the end of the Attachment Hose Your Duster Brush works well between cracks and crevices on wicker and other irregular surfaces Drapes and Blinds 1 Convert to a canister See page 1...

Page 49: ...g Pre Treatment for Heavy Traffic Areas Highly effective formula gives you a head start on shampooing Just spray on heavily soiled walkways entryways and traffic patterns a few minutes prior to shampo...

Page 50: ...a few minutes Available in 5 fresh fragrances Odorific II Deodorizer All purpose liquid deodorizer Great for areas with foul odors like trash cans and damp corners A few drops is all you need Also a f...

Page 51: ...ose installing 16 I Inflator Deflator Tool 21 K Kirby Carpet Shampoo 26 48 L Lift the System 6 Lock the Upright Handle 6 M Maintenance tips 44 Mattress cleaning 15 Micron Magic filtration 5 Mini Em To...

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Page 53: ...ch Drive Power Assist Drive Pedal 13 Power Switch 14 Handle Release Button 15 Portable Handle 16 Bag Release Button 17 Upright Handle 18 Carrying Grip 19 Air Exhaust Port 20 Belt Lifter 21 Headlight H...

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Page 55: ...37 Upholstery Nozzle Upholstered furniture carpeted stairs clothing Vehicle interiors 39 Wall and Ceiling Brush Walls ceilings drapes and other surfaces 40 Suction Control Grip Use when needing to con...

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Page 57: ...re is a shock hazard if a plug that has been cut from the supply cord is inserted in a 13A socket outlet Any replacement fuse in the plug must be an ASTA approved BS1362 5A fuse in the U K Warning If...

Page 58: ...zer Co 1920 West 114th Street Cleveland OH 44102 U S A U S A Canada Parts and Supplies 1 800 437 7170 imd kirbywhq com Consumer Relations 1 800 494 8586 consumer kirbywhq com Australia 1800 781 556 Eu...

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