Kirby Ultimate G Series User Manual

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for those who appreciate quality, reliability & performance
Operating/MaintenanceTips
Operating/MaintenanceTips
Q WHAT IS A DOUBLE-INSULATED MACHINE? (Servicing of double-insulated appliances)
A In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of ground-
ing. No grounding means is necessary on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means
for grounding be added to the appliance. A double-insulated appliance is marked with the
words“DOUBLE-INSULATED”(U.S.A.andCanada).Thesymbol(squarewithina
square) may also be marked on the appliance.
Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system
and should be done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for this double-insulated Kirby
®
model must be genuine Kirby parts for
maintenance of safety and protection of warranty.
Q WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE MOTOR DOES NOT RUN WHEN I TURN
THE ULTIMATE G ON?
A Many service calls are unnecessary. Checking a few simple things can save a lot of cost,
time and trouble. Whenever your Ultimate G does not perform properly, make these checks
first before calling authorized service personnel.
IFTHEMOTORDOESNOTRUNWHENTHEMOTORON-OFFSWITCHISPUSHED:
1. Make sure the Power Cord is plugged into an outlet and that the outlet has power.
(Check for a blown fuse, tripped circuit breaker or power company trouble.)
2. Make sure the cord plug is fully inserted into the Ultimate G.
3. Look for breaks in the Power Cord insulation. If the cord is damaged, get a new one.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT. Use only 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 Ultimate G will not run without the Power Nozzle
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25,HoseCoupling,
 AirIntakeGuardorAccessoryBrushNozzleinplace.
5. The Ultimate GwillnotoperatewithouteitheraFiltrationBagAssembly/MiniEm-Tor
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 AttachmentHoseorCarpetShampooTankproperlyinstalledontheAirExhaustPort
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6. TheFiltrationBagAssembly/MiniEm-Tor,AttachmentHoseorCarpetShampooTank
must “click” firmly into place for the Ultimate G to operate. If the fitting is too tight and
you have difficulty installing the above, apply a small drop of water to the gasket to reduce
friction and ease installation.
Q WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE ULTIMATE G DOES NOT PICK UP LINT OR DIRT
ON THE CARPET?
A l.ChecktoseeiftheBrushRollisturning,whentheUltimate G is running.
2.IftheBrushRollisnotturningfreely,thebeltisslipping,brokenornotonthemotorpulley
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3. If the belt is not on the pulley
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23 , remove the nozzle and follow the instructions on pages 10
and 46. See page 48 for bristle extension.
4. If the belt is in good condition and the brush is running, check for bristle wear and replace
 BrushRoll,ifnecessary.
To check for wear, turn the Power Nozzle
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25 over and place a ruler against the Metal Rug
 Plate(26).Ifthebristlesarebeloworjusttouchingtheruler,theBrushRollshouldbe
adjusted. See page 48 for details.
5. Make sure that the nozzle height is adjusted to place the brush in contact with the carpet.
Use the Toe-Touch Control
™
to adjust as appropriate. See page 7.
6. Check the bag to see if it is full.
7. Check the fill tube
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5 for clogging.
8. Make sure the nozzle is not set too low. Raise the Toe-Touch Control one or two notches.
Questions and Answers/Troubleshooting

Kirby Ultimate G Series Specifications

General

Type	Upright
Power Source	Corded Electric
Filtration	HEPA
Weight	23 lbs
Bagless	No
Attachments	Crevice tool, upholstery tool, dusting brush
Features	LED headlight
Warranty	3 years