Strain Relief PD8

The Strain Relief (part# PD8) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement part from the recovery and solution tank assembly of the Tornado Marathon SE 900 self-contained carpet extractor. It is the fitting that grips the power cord where it enters the machine and carries any pull on the cord into the housing. It is a genuine Tacony OEM part shared across CleanMax, Powr-Flite and Tornado machines — see the full compatibility list below.

What the Strain Relief does

Every yank on a cord has to end somewhere. The strain relief exists so it ends at the housing instead of at a terminal screw or a crimp, where repeated tugging first loosens a connection and then arcs. On a wet-environment machine that is not a nuisance failure, it is the failure that matters most, which is why a missing or broken strain relief is an immediate stop.

When to replace the Strain Relief (PD8)

Replace it when the body is cracked, when it no longer grips the jacket firmly, or when the cord can be pulled or twisted through it by hand. Also replace it if the cord jacket shows a cut or a flat spot where the relief has been overtightened onto it.

Strain Relief PD8 — fitment and installation notes

Clamp the relief on the cord jacket, never on the individual conductors, and leave enough slack inside the machine that a pull reaches the relief before it reaches any terminal. With the machine unplugged, tug-test the finished assembly and check that the jacket has not been crushed into the insulation. Tacony builds the Tornado, CleanMax and Powr-Flite versions of this 30-inch wide-area machine on the same platform and they share the great majority of their parts, so this component carries across all three brands rather than belonging to any one of them. 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 Strain Relief

• Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series G, H and J
• Tornado 93031 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) 230V — Series J
• CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum
• Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum
• Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S
• Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900SG

These machines are built on the same wide-area platform under different brands and share the great majority of their parts.

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 Strain Relief do on the Tornado Marathon SE 900?

Every yank on a cord has to end somewhere. The strain relief exists so it ends at the housing instead of at a terminal screw or a crimp, where repeated tugging first loosens a connection and then arcs. On a wet-environment machine that is not a nuisance failure, it is the failure that matters most, which is why a missing or broken strain relief is an immediate stop.

How do I know if my Strain Relief needs replacing?

Replace it when the body is cracked, when it no longer grips the jacket firmly, or when the cord can be pulled or twisted through it by hand. Also replace it if the cord jacket shows a cut or a flat spot where the relief has been overtightened onto it.

What models is the Strain Relief (part# PD8) compatible with?

The Strain Relief (part# PD8) fits: Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series G, H and J; Tornado 93031 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) 230V — Series J; CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum; Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum; Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S; and Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900SG. If your machine is not on this list, call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm it against your serial number before you order.

How do I order the Strain Relief (part# PD8) or get help?

You can add the Strain Relief (part# PD8) 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.