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Getting Started

PART ONE

This section outlines general information you will need as
you begin using your new Sentria

™

system. It includes infor-

mation 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.

Summary of Contents for Sentria

Page 1: ...y 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...

Page 2: ...lugging 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 prese...

Page 3: ...l 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...

Page 4: ...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 illu...

Page 5: ...oes 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...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...andle will only lower part way This allows you to push down on the locked handle and lift the front of the unit 2To allow you to store your Sentria system in a vertical position or carry it To do this...

Page 8: ...ou 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 Con...

Page 9: ...ormance 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 Adap...

Page 10: ...ressing the Bag Release Button 16 After removing the Mini Em Tor col lector and the entire Bag Assembly position the front opening of the Mini Em Tor collector over a newspaper and shake it to remove...

Page 11: ...h 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 Then lower the Headlight Hood The Brash Roll will...

Page 12: ...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 Usin...

Page 13: ...k in the up or 12 o clock position route the cord toward the rear of the unit and 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...

Page 14: ...be achieved by doing the following 1 Before you turn the Sentria system ON raise the Power Nozzle by stepping on the Toe Touch Control Bottom Pedal 9 all the way down 2Turn the Sentria system ON by p...

Page 15: ...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 noz...

Page 16: ...y be converted into a portable cleaner for mat tresses and carpeted stairs 1 To convert your Sentria system to a Portable Cleaner make sure the unit is turned OFF unplugged and the Tech Drive pedal is...

Page 17: ...ttons 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...

Page 18: ...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 G...

Page 19: ...ut 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 Unlock the Power Nozzle by turning the Accessory Lock 22 all t...

Page 20: ...ently 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 t...

Page 21: ...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 att...

Page 22: ...e 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 c...

Page 23: ...ly raised 2 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 3 Unlock the...

Page 24: ...twist the Hose Connector to the right clockwise to lock it in place If the Sentria system will not operate see page 59 USING AS A BLOWER Your Sentria system may now be used as a blower By attaching th...

Page 25: ...prayer to the end of the Attachment Hose in the Blower Mode Make certain your Sentria system is set up as a Blower Unit The Attachment Hose should be connected to the Air Exhaust Port 19 USING THE POR...

Page 26: ...tion Always squeeze the trigger fully to permit maximum flow This will give you the best spray control CLEANING THE PORTABLE SPRAYER 1Immediately after use empty the Portable Sprayer jar and wash with...

Page 27: ...be lost PORTABLE SHAMPOOER SET UP The Portable Shampooer is used in the Blower Mode only It is designed for fast and easy cleaning of carpeted stairways and areas that are difficult to reach with the...

Page 28: ...2 Adjust the Portable Sprayer for proper suds volume by turning the Spray Adjustment Control located on the trigger 3 Work suds into the surface with a soft clean white brush or sponge until they disa...

Page 29: ...e usefulness of your new Sentria system In this section we will discuss the following Using the Carpet Shampoo System Using Kirby Guard Carpet Upholstery Protector Using the Floor Care System Using th...

Page 30: ...until the green arrows line up 2 Slide the slots on the side of the Carpet Shampoo System Nozzle over the outer shoulders of the Carpet Shampoo System Tray 3 While pushing up on the belt with your fi...

Page 31: ...ank 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 see page 10 for details Unscrew the large cu...

Page 32: ...per Pedal 8 as often as necessary to lower the nozzle to its lowest position NOTE Forcing the brushroll into the surface of the carpet decreases its ability to thoroughly clean the carpet and could da...

Page 33: ...sition 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 dry va...

Page 34: ...een arrows line up Pull the tray and nozzle apart Rinse tray 7To 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 Disconne...

Page 35: ...nded 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 section on page 10 REPLACING A WORN C...

Page 36: ...nal information on using the Portable Sprayer refer to p 25 3Spray evenly with a 50 overlapping spray pattern Test for color fastness Using a clean white cloth rub Kirby Guard on a hidden part of carp...

Page 37: ...s Apply a thin coat and spread as in the directions in 4 However buff immediately avoiding any drying time Once you have completed the steps above the floor may be rebuffed any time it becomes necessa...

Page 38: ...Avoid touching the wax with your hand Grasp both the packing bag and roller firmly and pull mem off the long roller waxer handle To do this push the roller away from the handle grip toward the bar to...

Page 39: ...elt up against the Brush Roll with your finger 4 While holding the belt in place use the handle on the Belt Lifter to turn it left counter clockwise until the red arrows line up The Belt Lifter hook w...

Page 40: ...ding onto the unit s handle turn the Sentria system ON To avoid losing control of the Buffer when brush is on the floor surface hold on to the handle before plugging the power cord into the wall outle...

Page 41: ...green arrows line up for storage HARD FLOOR PAD See page 16 for set up and use of the Hard Floor Pad Your Kirby Floor Buffer can also be used as a Carpet Fluffer to reset the nap on a matted down car...

Page 42: ...as a sander unsnap the Sander Dust Shroud at the rear of the tool and lift off 2Rotate the clamp levers on the side of the Turbo Accessory upwards to open the clamps Be sure no metal objects such as...

Page 43: ...Turbo Accessory on a level surface wrap the Sander Dust Shroud around the Sander with the opening to the rear and snap it closed 6Insert the Attachment Hose into the end of the Turbo Accessory Grip th...

Page 44: ...attaching sandpaper see page 42 The Suction Control Grip can be used to decrease the vibration of the Massager Thus a variable speed Massager The Suction Control Grip also enables a person to massage...

Page 45: ...the Brush Air Turbine back in the tool and turn it until the tabs drop into the slots Hook the tab on the rear of the brush ring into the small opening of the tool and snap it back into place While us...

Page 46: ...ol Do not use while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating may result in serious personal injury Use Safety Equipment Always wear safety gl...

Page 47: ...rts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools Use the Handi Butle...

Page 48: ...cloths Wear work clothes to avoid damage to clothing Do not use the polish over carpeting NOTICE When using polishing compound protect the work surface and surrounding area by using drop cloths Wear...

Page 49: ...l Rotate the tip of the Flexible Shaft B until the hole in the tip lines up with the hole in the grip section Insert the long end of the Angled Key D into the holes 3Use the enclosed Mini Wrench E to...

Page 50: ...he Air Valve of the Handi Butler tool to expose the two air inlet openings You are now ready to gently pol ish and clean Allow the speed of the tool to do all the work Avoid putting excessive pressure...

Page 51: ...ression of the cradle with the rear wheels raised from the work surface and the front of the unit raised to its highest position Attach the Air Intake Guard included with your Sentria system to the fr...

Page 52: ...ip to secure the tool in place with the Mini Wrench E Remove the Angled Key D 8 Screw the end of the Rotator Shaft C onto the Handi Butler tool A making sure the prong in the center of the Rotator Sha...

Page 53: ...to meet your cleaning needs The brushes come pre assembled The tools used with the polishing tips and disks will need to be assembled before use PADS FOR USE WITH THE SCREW MANDREL The Conical Felt Ti...

Page 54: ...then place a combination lock not provided through the eyelet to securely lock the Handi Butler tool and prevent it from running until the lock is removed Operating Maintenance Tips PART FIVE Your Ki...

Page 55: ...rby belts To change the belt remove the nozzle from the Sentria system Then release the belt tension by using the han dle on the Belt Lifter 20 to turn it all the way to the right clockwise until the...

Page 56: ...place 7 Using the handle on the Belt Lifter 20 turn it to the left counter clockwise until the red arrows line up This will stretch the belt in preparation for returning the nozzle to the Sentria sys...

Page 57: ...e both plastic Brush Roll ends are set to the same number of notches 1 2 or 3 Replace the Rug Plate by placing it on the front of the bum per first and then pulling it over the bumper on rear of Power...

Page 58: ...the wheels need to be replaced The wheels are not user replaceable Contact your nearest authorized Kirby Service Center for prompt courte ous wheel replacement CORD REPLACEMENT If the electrical cord...

Page 59: ...a genuine Kirby Power Cord Do not use standard extension 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...

Page 60: ...g including mattress cover from the mattress 2 Convert your upright Sentria system to a Portable Cleaner See Portable Cleaning on page 16 3 Place Portable Cleaner on the mattress 4 Disengage Tech Driv...

Page 61: ...nsion Tubes to the Attachment Hose by 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...

Page 62: ...ther hard to reach small spaces Wicker Furniture and Baskets 1 Convert to a canister See page 19 2 Attach the Duster Brush to the end of the Attachment Hose Your Duster Brush works well between cracks...

Page 63: ...as Consumer Relations Specialists available to answer any questions you may have about the Sentria Home Care System or provide you with the name of your nearest Kirby distributor You can contact USA C...

Page 64: ...pooing 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 s...

Page 65: ...Great for areas with foul odors like trash cans and damp corners A few drops is all you need Also a few drops are great for deodorizing your vacuum s outer cloth bag Fresh fragrance lingers for many...

Page 66: ...and Held Mode 48 Maintenance 52 Safety Instructions 46 Table Top Mode 50 Hard Floor Pad 16 Hose installing 19 I Inflator Deflator Tool 24 K Kirby Carpet Shampoo 31 64 M Maintenance tips 53 Massage Cup...

Page 67: ...tents and design registrations pending United States 4692754 4728942 4877432 4905343 4947512 5007133 5014387 5047597 5057131 5064455 5086536 5092915 5115537 5187832 5285550 5308288 5335740 5573369 571...

Page 68: ...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 Hood...

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Page 70: ...e 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 control amount of suct...

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Page 72: ...he letter L or coloured red If a U K 13A BS 1363 plug is used fit a 5A fuse For any other type plug protect with a 5A fuse or fuse wire in the adaptor or distribution board If the plug does not fit th...

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