Tornado CK ULW 13/1 Nozzle Cover B220-24TU

The Nozzle Cover (part# B220-24TU) is the moulded black ABS panel that closes the top of the nozzle housing on the Tornado CK ULW 13/1, model TV280-W12-U. Tacony describes it as the commercial black ABS nozzle cover for the CK ULW, and unlike most of the hardware on this machine it is genuinely specific to it.

Compatible Models for the Nozzle Cover

• Tornado CK ULW 13/1 — Model TV280-W12-U

This is one of the few parts on this machine that is not shared across the Tacony ultralight platform. Its Where-Used record returns a single machine, and the total is low enough that the list is complete rather than truncated — so unlike the belt or the baseplate, there is no cross-model substitution to think about. The part is also colour-specific: this is the black commercial version, and the pearl-white cover used on other builds carries a different part number.

What the nozzle cover does

It caps the nozzle housing, closing the airway above the agitator and carrying the front of the machine’s appearance. Structurally it holds the top of the nozzle together and gives the furniture guard and lens their mounting points; functionally it is part of the sealed path the air takes from the carpet into the basetray. A cracked or missing cover is not only cosmetic — it is an air leak at the point where suction matters most.

Signs the nozzle cover needs replacing

Look for cracks radiating from the screw bosses, a corner broken away after a fall, or a cover that no longer sits flush and rattles at speed. On a machine that lives in a commercial building the usual cause is impact rather than wear — a stair edge or a door frame. If the cover flexes when you press it, or you can see daylight at the join with the housing, the seal is gone and it should be replaced rather than taped.

Fitting the nozzle cover

Unplug the machine first. The cover comes off with its retaining screws; note where the furniture guard and the lens locate before you lift it, because both transfer across to the new cover. Start every screw by hand — these thread into plastic bosses, and a stripped boss means a new housing, not a new screw — and tighten to snug in a diagonal sequence so the cover pulls down evenly. Check the cover sits flush all the way round before powering up.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Browse the rest of the CK ULW 13/1 nozzle assembly parts or read the manufacturer’s specifications at tornadovac.com. Questions? Call 763-535-0770 or visit 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Nozzle Cover (part# B220-24TU) do?

It is the moulded top panel of the nozzle housing. It closes the airway above the agitator, carries the mounting points for the furniture guard and the lens, and holds the top of the nozzle rigid. A cracked cover is an air leak as well as a cosmetic problem.

What models does this nozzle cover fit?

Only the Tornado CK ULW 13/1, model TV280-W12-U. Most parts on this machine are shared across Tacony’s ultralight platform, but this one is not — its Where-Used record returns a single machine and the list is complete, not truncated.

Is this the black cover or the white one?

Black. Tacony supplies this nozzle cover in commercial black ABS as part# B220-24TU; the pearl-white cover used on other builds is a different part number, so check the colour of yours before ordering.

How do I order the Nozzle Cover (part# B220-24TU) or get help?

You can add the Nozzle Cover (part# B220-24TU) 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.