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I have a very old kirby generation 3 unit that converst to a carpet shampooer. I was attemtping to shampoo the carpets but it does not seem to be picking any of the water back up out of the carpet. What am I missing?

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Make sure the belt on the carpet shampoo aggitator is good, (could be stretched or broken) recommend replacing that belt. also make sure your fan in the front of the machine doesnt have any chips or cracks around the center. (this will cause lower suction) a new belt should cure the problem for you.

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How To Attach The Carpet Shampooer To A Kirby Generation 5 (G5) Vacuum Cleaner


The Kirby carpet shampooer is an attachment that is used with the Kirby upright vacuum cleaners. It converts the Kirby from being used as a dry pickup vacuum, into a carpet shampooer and extractor. Unlike other carpet shampooers and carpet extractors, the Kirby shampoo system does not saturate the carpet with a lot of water when cleaning. Kirby shampoo systems use a special dry foam formula that gently cleans the carpet without saturation.

Installation

The link below is to an excellent, easy to follow and understand video that will explain step by step how to convert the Kirby Generation 5 (G5) from a vacuum cleaner into a carpet shampooer. Please note that the vacuum in the video is actually a newer Sentria model, however the repair procedure is identical on the G5 as it is on the Sentria.

Video Demonstration of Converting Kirby Generation 5 From Vacuum Into Carpet Shampooer:

http://kirbywhq.powweb.com/videos/Carpet_Shampoo.mov


If you have any questions about the procedure of converting the Kirby G5 into a carpet cleaner, please feel free to request clarfication on this video right here on the Tip page. I hope that this video was helpful. If you did find the video helpful, please kindly rate this Tip as helpful by clicking on the Thumbs Up Icon in the lower right hand corner of the page.


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I am shampooing a berber carpet with my Kirby Ultimate G and no excess water or suds accumulate in tray. Either while suds dial is on or off. Why do suds come out under tray in straight line no matte

SYSTEM:
Will work with:
  • Kirby G3 vacuum cleaner
  • Kirby G4 vacuum cleaner
  • Kirby G5 vacuum cleaner
  • Kirby Gsix vacuum cleaner
  • Kirby Ultimate G vacuum cleaner
  • Kirby Ultimate G Diamond vacuum cleaner
  • Kirby Sentria vacuum cleaner
  • Sentria II (Sentria2)
This is unused shampoo attachment. We buy new parts and assemble this shampoo attachment so you will be the first one to use it.
Set includes:
  1. Tray with shield
  2. Nozzle
  3. Brush roll
  4. Belt
  5. Container with cap
  6. Hose
  7. 12 oz. shampoo
NOTE - pictured Kirby Sentria shampooer box may not be included.
If you have never used this shampoo, we highly recommend reading our ONLINE MANUAL. This is a simple but very effective unit but you have to learn how to use it and "common sense" will not be enough! HOW TO - V I D E O S

Tank with soapy solution is attached in place of the bag. It utilizes the air coming out of the exhaust to blow soapy water on a small screen that turns it into thick foam. The foam is simply laid over the carpet (you must vacuum before you shampoo). Foam allows the spread of a small amount of water over the area so carpet is not soaked all the way through. Foam is left on the carpet for a few minutes so it has just enough time to moisten the fibers of the carpet and loosen the dirt (not too long otherwise foam may dry). Then foam maker is set to "OFF" and you slowly pull Kirby vacuum over the area where you laid the foam. The rotating brush in the shampooer nozzle rubs the moisture off carpet fibers and and throws it into the tray in front of the unit. You will not see gallons of dirty water but that is because you did not put it on the rug in the first place. Carpet should dry within 1-4 hours (depends how many times you laid the foam and what is humidity in the room). After it dries it has to be vacuumed. Solution that did not get picked up with the shampooer brush dries and shampoo additives do not let the dirt stick back to the fibers of the carpet. It is loose when it dries so in order to pick up what is left, you must vacuum again.
Shampoo:
You can use any carpet shampoo sold in your local store but make sure that this is carpet shampoo that makes foam and pay attention how much you have to dilute it with water as various shampoo products come in different concentration. Avoid using "just anything" that makes foam. Some household chemicals (such as dishwasher fluid) will do great job but it will leave carpet unprotected so dirt will stick to it so well that you will have a filthy rug in no time. Kirby Vacuum Shampooer


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Greetings,

If you click the link below it will take you to a video demonstration that explains step by step what you need to do to convert your Kirby into a carpet shampooer. The vacuum in the video is the Kirby Sentria, but the procedure is the EXACT same as it is on your Kirby Diamond Edition, Kirby Generation 3, G4, G5, G6, etc. All Generation models have the same process of converting the vacuum into a carpet shampooer.

Instructional Video On How To Attach The Kirby Generation Series Carpet Shampoo Attachment:
http://kirbywhq.powweb.com/videos/Carpet_Shampoo.mov

I hope that this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to request a clarification if you have any further questions about the installation, I'm always more then happy to answer any question, seriously.

If you did find this video helpful, please kindly rate my soltuion as Helpful by clicking the Thumbs Up Icon at the the bottom right hand corner of this page.

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How does one use the shampoo system on the Kirby?

Greetings,

If you click the link below it will take you to a video demonstration that explains step by step what you need to do to convert your Kirby into a carpet shampooer. The vacuum in the video is the Kirby Sentria, but the procedure is the EXACT same as it is on your Kirby Diamond Edition, Kirby Generation 3, G4, G5, G6, etc. All Generation models have the same process of converting the vacuum into a carpet shampooer.

Instructional Video On How To Attach The Kirby Generation Series Carpet Shampoo Attachment:
http://kirbywhq.powweb.com/videos/Carpet_Shampoo.mov

I hope that this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to request a clarification if you have any further questions about the installation, I'm always more then happy to answer any question, seriously.

If you did find this video helpful, please kindly rate my soltuion as Helpful by clicking the Thumbs Up Icon at the the bottom right hand corner of this page.

Thanks for watching!

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Greetings,

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Instructional Video On How To Attach The Kirby Generation 3 Series Carpet Shampoo Attachment:
http://kirbywhq.powweb.com/videos/Carpet_Shampoo.mov

I hope that this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to request a clarification if you have any further questions about the installation, I'm always more then happy to answer any question, seriously.

If you did find this video helpful, please kindly rate my soltuion as Helpful by clicking the Thumbs Up Icon at the the bottom right hand corner of this page.

Thanks for watching!

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Greetings,

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Instructional Video On How To Attach The Kirby Generation 3 Series Carpet Shampoo Attachment:
http://kirbywhq.powweb.com/videos/Carpet_Shampoo.mov

I hope that this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to request a clarification if you have any further questions about the installation, I'm always more then happy to answer any question, seriously.

If you did find this video helpful, please kindly rate my soltuion as Helpful by clicking the Thumbs Up Icon at the the bottom right hand corner of this page.

Thanks for watching!

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Greetings,

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Instructional Video On How To Attach The Kirby Generation Series Carpet Shampoo Attachment:
http://kirbywhq.powweb.com/videos/Carpet_Shampoo.mov

I hope that this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to request a clarification if you have any further questions about the installation, I'm always more then happy to answer any question, seriously.

If you did find this video helpful, please kindly rate my soltuion as Helpful by clicking the Thumbs Up Icon at the the bottom right hand corner of this page.

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