Tornado Lower Bladder Mounting Plate 32179

The Tornado Lower Bladder Mounting Plate (part# 32179) is the genuine OEM plate that carries the bottom of the solution bladder in Tornado Marathon carpet extractors. The manufacturer’s own name for it — lower bladder mounting plate — describes the job exactly: it holds the bladder in shape and in position so the pump draws from a consistent point as the bladder empties.

Compatible Models for the Lower Bladder Mounting Plate

Fits these Tornado carpet extractors:

• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V) — all series
• Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained Carpet Extractor
• Tornado 98169 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V)
• Tornado 98166 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon 115V)
• Tornado 98167 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon 230V)
• Tornado 98164 MWH-800 8-Gallon Self-Contained Carpet Extractor

This is a part that gets damaged rather than worn out. The common failures are a plate distorted by an overfilled bladder, corrosion where solution has been left standing against it, and elongated fastener holes on a machine that has been transported a lot. All three let the bladder sag, and a sagging bladder pulls unevenly — the machine draws air near the end of a tank and the spray stutters before the solution is genuinely gone.

That stutter is the diagnostic. If spray pressure is steady through most of a tank and then breaks up while there is clearly solution left, look at how the bladder is sitting before you suspect the pump or the solenoid. A bladder resting low against a bowed plate is easy to see once you know to look.

When fitting, check the bladder itself at the same time. A plate is usually replaced because something deformed it, and whatever did that — overfilling, a hard knock in transport — has often stressed the bladder too. Fit the plate flat, do not draw the fasteners down unevenly, and confirm the bladder sits square before closing up.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can check bladder availability for your capacity. Browse every assembly for this machine on the Tornado 98168 Marathon 1200 parts hub, and see the manufacturer’s range at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Lower Bladder Mounting Plate (part# 32179) do?

It supports the bottom of the solution bladder so it holds its shape and position, letting the pump draw from a consistent point as the bladder empties.

How do I know if my bladder mounting plate needs replacing?

The tell is spray pressure that stays steady through most of a tank and then breaks up while solution is clearly left. Look for a bowed or corroded plate, or elongated fastener holes, letting the bladder sag.

What models is the Lower Bladder Mounting Plate (part# 32179) compatible with?

It fits the Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V) — all series, the Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained Carpet Extractor, the Tornado 98169 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon 115V), the Tornado 98166 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon 115V), the Tornado 98167 20″ Marathon 800 Carpet Extractor (8 Gallon 230V) and the Tornado 98164 MWH-800 8-Gallon Self-Contained Carpet Extractor. Not sure which machine you have? Call us at 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm it before you order.

How do I order the Lower Bladder Mounting Plate (part# 32179) or get help?

You can add the Lower Bladder Mounting Plate (part# 32179) 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.

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