--- title: How to install the hose description: Learn how to install the hose on your Kirby system. --- [Skip to content](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/how-to-install-the-hose#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Kirby logo.png\]](https://resources.kirby.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kirby%20logo.png?height=27&name=Kirby%20logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to kirby.com](https://www.kirby.com/) [Go to kirby.com](https://www.kirby.com/) Kirby Owner Resources - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Owner Resource Center](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Using The Kirby System](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/using-the-kirby-system?hsLang=en) 3. [Setting Up Your Kirby System](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/using-the-kirby-system?hsLang=en#setting-up-your-kirby-system) # How to install the hose ## Learn how to install the hose on your Kirby system. Make sure your unit is turned off and is unplugged, and the Power Nozzle is removed (see page 22 of the owner manual). Once removed, wipe down the motor shaft. Then place the hooks off the attachment hose over the attaching bar. Push the hose against the unit and turn the accessory lock clockwise to lock it in place. Lower the headlight hood and turn unit on for use. - [Using The Kirby System](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/using-the-kirby-system?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Setting Up Your Kirby System](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/using-the-kirby-system?hsLang=en#setting-up-your-kirby-system) - [Vacuuming Help](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/using-the-kirby-system?hsLang=en#vacuuming-help) - [Shampooing Help](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/using-the-kirby-system?hsLang=en#shampooing-help) - [Hard Floor Cleaning Help](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/using-the-kirby-system?hsLang=en#hard-floor-cleaning-help) - [Kirby Maintenance & Troubleshooting](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/kirby-maintenance-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Kirby Maintenance](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/kirby-maintenance-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#kirby-maintenance) - [Kirby Troubleshooting](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/kirby-maintenance-troubleshooting?hsLang=en#kirby-troubleshooting) - [General Kirby Questions](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/general-kirby-questions?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Kirby Owner Manuals](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/general-kirby-questions?hsLang=en#kirby-owner-manuals) - [Direct Sales Questions](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/general-kirby-questions?hsLang=en#direct-sales-questions) - [Kirby Model Information](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/general-kirby-questions?hsLang=en#kirby-model-information) - [Filter Bag Information](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/general-kirby-questions?hsLang=en#filter-bag-information) - [Warranty & Rebuild Program](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/warranty-rebuild-program?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Warranty Questions](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/warranty-rebuild-program?hsLang=en#warranty-questions) - [Lifetime Rebuild Program](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/warranty-rebuild-program?hsLang=en#lifetime-rebuild-program) - [Rebuild Program](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/warranty-rebuild-program?hsLang=en#rebuild-program) - [Distributor Contact Information](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/distributor-contact-information?hsLang=en) - [Return Policies](https://resources.kirby.com/knowledge/return-policies?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://resources.kirby.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kirby%20logo.png?width=142&height=24&name=Kirby%20logo.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.kirby.com/) The Kirby Company [Privacy Policy](https://privacy.cptn.co/privacy-policy/d77299f5-0db3-4ca1-9bc4-20f3255a52cf#introduction) [Privacy Requests](https://dsar.cptn.co/dsar/3deefdc7-6762-4d70-958f-329fd354a35a) Your Privacy Choices Copyright © 2026, The Kirby Company