Door Assembly X9096

The Door Assembly (part# X9096) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement part from the chassis assembly of the Tornado Marathon SE 900 self-contained carpet extractor. It is the complete access door assembly that closes an opening in the machine and seals it.

What the Door Assembly does

Buying the door as an assembly saves the part that is hardest to get right in the field, which is alignment. A door has to swing freely, land on its seal evenly all the way round, and hold that relationship while the machine is bounced in and out of a van. Building one up from a panel, hinge and hardware usually produces a door that closes but only seals on two sides.

When to replace the Door Assembly (X9096)

Replace it when the panel is cracked or distorted, when it no longer sits flush against its seal, or when the latch or hinge points have broken out of the material. A door that has to be pushed or held to stay closed is not going to seal, and on this machine the door is part of keeping water where it belongs.

Door Assembly X9096 — fitment and installation notes

Fit and align it before fully tightening the mountings, then close it and check the seal contact all round before committing. Inspect the frame and the seal at the same time, because a new door against a flattened seal or a distorted opening will leak exactly like the old one did. Tacony builds the Tornado Marathon SE 900 and the Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S on a single machine platform, so this component carries across both brands rather than belonging to either one. It is a shared Tacony component and may fit additional models beyond those listed — call us and we will confirm against your serial number.

Compatible Models for the Door Assembly

• Tornado Marathon SE 900 — Model 98170
• Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S
• Powr-Flite PFX900SG

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing commercial floor-care equipment since 1956 from 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428. We stock genuine Tacony parts and ship nationwide. Browse the full Tornado 98170 parts catalogue, or see the manufacturer at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Door Assembly do on the Tornado Marathon SE 900?

Buying the door as an assembly saves the part that is hardest to get right in the field, which is alignment. A door has to swing freely, land on its seal evenly all the way round, and hold that relationship while the machine is bounced in and out of a van. Building one up from a panel, hinge and hardware usually produces a door that closes but only seals on two sides.

How do I know if my Door Assembly needs replacing?

Replace it when the panel is cracked or distorted, when it no longer sits flush against its seal, or when the latch or hinge points have broken out of the material. A door that has to be pushed or held to stay closed is not going to seal, and on this machine the door is part of keeping water where it belongs.

What models is the Door Assembly (part# X9096) compatible with?

The Tornado Marathon SE 900 (Model 98170), the Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S and the PFX900SG. It is a shared Tacony part and may fit further models; call us to confirm.

How do I order the Door Assembly (part# X9096) or get help?

You can add the Door Assembly (part# X9096) 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 Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.