Backpack Power Cord 50 ft X9714

The backpack power cord (part# X9714) is the genuine Tacony OEM fifty-foot mains lead for corded backpack vacuums, in high-visibility yellow with a ninety-degree moulded plug. Fifty feet is what lets an operator clear a corridor or a full office floor from one socket, and the yellow is not decoration — it is what stops the cord being tripped over in a dim building.

Compatible Models for the backpack power cord

This part is a genuine Tacony OEM component confirmed against the manufacturer’s parts data for the following machines:

• Tornado: Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort — Model 93012, Pac-Vac 10 Aircomfort — Model 93014
• CleanMax: CMBP-6.2 backpack vacuum
• Powr-Flite: the Comfort Pro range — BP6P, BP6S, BP10P, BP10S

Not sure if this fits your machine? Call us at 763-535-0770 with your model number and we will confirm it for you.

The hardest-working part on the machine

Nothing else on a backpack vacuum takes the punishment the cord does. It gets dragged across floors, run over by its own operator, yanked from sockets by the lead rather than the plug, wound tight around a hook while still warm, and pinched in doorways. It is also the only part carrying mains voltage in the open.

The ninety-degree plug is a durability feature. A straight plug levered sideways every time the cord is pulled works the pins and the moulding; a right-angle plug turns the cord along the wall so the load runs down the lead instead of into the socket.

When the backpack power cord needs replacing

Replace it immediately, and take the machine out of service until you do, if you can see any of the following: cuts, nicks or abrasion through the outer jacket; any exposed conductor at all; a plug that is cracked, loose, discoloured or warm in use; scorch marks anywhere; or insulation that has gone stiff, tacky or melted.

Replace it too if the machine cuts out when the cord is flexed near either end. That is a broken conductor inside intact insulation, and it will arc where it flexes. A cord in that condition is not repairable with tape — taping a mains lead on a machine worn against somebody’s body is not a repair, it is a postponement.

Replace the strain relief with the cord. It is what stops the new lead being pulled out of its terminals, and one moulded around an old cord will not grip a new one properly.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tacony equipment since 1956, and every part we ship is a genuine OEM component. Browse more in CleanMax CMBP-6.2 Body Parts, or read more about the manufacturer at Tacony Corporation.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the backpack power cord (part# X9714)?

Fifty feet, in high-visibility yellow, with a moulded 90-degree plug.

Why a 90-degree plug rather than a straight one?

A right-angle plug turns the cord along the wall so pulling the lead loads the cord rather than levering the pins in the socket. A straight plug takes that sideways force directly and wears faster.

Can I repair a damaged power cord instead of replacing it?

No. This is a mains lead on a machine worn against the operator body. Taped or spliced repairs are a shock and fire risk, and a machine with a damaged cord should be out of service until the cord is replaced.

How do I order the 50 ft backpack power cord (part# X9714) or get help?

You can add the 50 ft backpack power cord (part# X9714) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tacony equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.