Stair Tool Wand 1-1/2 in. 8 in. Plastic Head 120 PSI AA174.1

Genuine OEM stair tool wand, 1-1/2 inch connection with an 8-inch plastic head, rated to 120 p.s.i. (part# AA174.1) — fits both Tornado and Powr-Flite extractors (see the full list below). This is the lighter-duty stair tool in the range, and the plastic head is a deliberate choice rather than a cost saving: it is gentler on delicate stair carpet and on painted or varnished nosings than a stainless edge, and it is noticeably lighter in the hand over a long job.

Where a plastic head is the right call

On residential-weight stair carpet, on wool, and anywhere the tool will repeatedly contact a finished timber nosing, a plastic glide face is kinder than steel. It will not scuff a painted riser and it will not polish a varnished edge the way a metal tool can over hundreds of passes. The trade is durability and pressure: at 120 p.s.i. this is not the tool for packed commercial stair carpet — that is what the 500 and 800 p.s.i. stainless tools are for.

Matching the tool to your machine

The 120 p.s.i. rating is the number that matters most here, because it is the lowest in the stair-tool family. Fitting it to a high-pressure machine will make it leak at the head almost immediately. Check what your pump delivers, not just whether the 1-1/2 inch cuff connects — a connector that fits is not the same thing as a tool that is rated for the pressure behind it.

When to replace it

A plastic head wears faster than stainless by design. Replace it when the glide face has gone rough or chipped enough to mark carpet, when the edge no longer sits flat on the tread, or when it leaks under working pressure. Inspect the face rather than waiting for a complaint — a chipped plastic edge can snag and pull a loop pile.

Compatible Models

• Tornado 98166 20″ Marathon 800 (8 Gallon, 115V)
• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 (12 Gallon, 115V)
• Tornado 98190 22″ Marathon 2000 (20 Gallon)
• Tornado TE010-G03-U
• Tornado TE011-G03-U
• Tornado TE060-G15-U Surge
• Powr-Flite PE060-G15-U

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

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing commercial floor-care equipment since 1956. Browse the rest of the Tornado 98166 accessories and consumables, or see the manufacturer ranges at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the stair tool (part# AA174.1) have a plastic head instead of stainless?

Because it is the gentler option. A plastic glide face is kinder to delicate or wool stair carpet and will not scuff a painted riser or polish a varnished nosing the way a steel edge can. The trade-off is a lower 120 p.s.i. rating and faster wear on the face.

What machines does the stair tool (part# AA174.1) fit?

It fits both Tornado and Powr-Flite extractors — the Tornado 98166 Marathon 800, 98168 Marathon 1200, 98190 Marathon 2000, TE010-G03-U, TE011-G03-U and TE060-G15-U Surge, and the Powr-Flite PE060-G15-U.

Can I use the stair tool (part# AA174.1) on a high-pressure extractor?

No. At 120 p.s.i. this is the lowest-rated tool in the stair-tool family and it will leak at the head on a high-pressure machine. For packed commercial stair carpet use the 500 p.s.i. (AA173.1) or 800 p.s.i. (AA192.1) stainless tools instead.

How do I order the 8-inch stair tool wand (part# AA174.1) or get help?

You can add the 8-inch stair tool wand (part# AA174.1) 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 floor-care 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.