Does a Kirby Sentra emptor fit a G5?

[glendale]

I have a Kirby G5 and understood that Kirby emptors fit each other. I have a Sentria emptor and bag but it does not seem to fit. I cannot turn it all the way to the final position to push in the switch button. Any help or ideas please?
Thanks

 

[human]

Should fit...

I think the G series, Sentria and Avalir emptors are all interchangeable. I've seen pictures of Avalir emptors on earlier machines like the Gsix, and I have a G7 bag assembly on my G5. It fits like a glove. The only thing that comes to mind is to make sure there isn't a bunch of dirt where the two pieces come together.

 

[lesinutah]

The

G series all have the same size exhaust port and emtors are interchangeable.

 

[texaskirbyguy]

The emtor on my G6 is very difficult to get twisted on all the way.
If you have some silicon grease (or a car interior protectant with silicon), put a very small amount on the sealing gasket to reduce friction and it should pop right on. Do not use petroleum based oil/grease as it will deteriorate the seal.

 

[huskyvacs]

When putting the emptor on, sometimes they need to be hit into place until they lock in. It's a very tight fit.

All G-series parts are interchangeable with the Sentria and Avalir and vice-versa. However with the Sentria forward, you will face styling incompatibility with the parts, due to the streamlined shape of the newer models.