Tornado Stair Tool 6 in. Stainless Head 800 PSI AA192.1

Genuine Tornado OEM stair tool with a 6-inch stainless steel head, rated to 800 p.s.i. (part# AA192.1). This is the narrow, high-pressure member of the stair-tool family: the small head gets into the riser-to-tread corner and along the nosing where a wide tool simply cannot reach, and the 800 p.s.i. rating is the highest of the Tornado stair tools, which is what lets it flush heavy soil out of a tightly woven stair carpet rather than just wetting it.

Why the 6-inch head and the 800 p.s.i. rating go together

A narrow head concentrates both the spray and the airflow over a small area. That is the point: on stairs the soil is in a strip at the front of the tread and in the corner behind it, not spread evenly. The high pressure rating matters because stairs are usually the most heavily soiled carpet in a building and the fibre is packed down hard. Do not read the 800 p.s.i. figure as a target, though — it is a ceiling, and the tool is only as capable as the pump and hose feeding it.

Choosing between the stair tools

If you are working narrow treads, nosings and corners and your machine can deliver real pressure, this is the tool. If you want to cover a wide tread in fewer passes, the 10-inch 500 p.s.i. tool (part# AA173.1) is the better choice. The 8-inch plastic-head tool (part# AA174.1) is the lighter-duty option at 120 p.s.i. All three use the standard 1-1/2 inch cuff.

When to replace it

Replace it when the glide edge has worn enough to drag on the carpet, when the jet no longer produces an even fan after cleaning, or when it weeps at the head under working pressure. A stainless head is hard to wear out; a tool that leaks early has almost always been run above its pressure rating.

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 98252H Marathon Box Extractors
• Tornado TP490-G15-U Touchless Cleaner
• Tornado 68225 ProSpot Carpet Spotter
• Tornado 98220 PS8220 Spotter
• Tornado 98221 PS8221 Spotter (Deluxe)
• Tornado 98225 PS8225 Spotter (Deluxe)
• Tornado 98240 Model 2-100 CarpetRinser/Dryer (12 Gallon)
• Tornado 98242 Model 2-100 H Professional CarpetRinser/Dryer (12 Gallon)
• Tornado 98244 Model 2-500 Professional CarpetRinser/Dryer (12 Gallon)
• Tornado 98245 Model 2-500 H Professional CarpetRinser/Dryer (12 Gallon)
• Tornado TE060-G15-U Surge
• Tornado TE200-G15-U Surge 220
• Tornado TE251-G15-U Surge
• Tornado TE310-G15-U Surge

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 Tornado equipment since 1956. Browse the rest of the Tornado 98166 accessories and consumables, or see the current range at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 6-inch stair tool (part# AA192.1) used for?

Stairs and tight corners. The narrow 6-inch stainless head reaches the riser-to-tread corner and the nosing, where a wide tool cannot sit flat. It is rated to 800 p.s.i., the highest of the Tornado stair tools.

Which stair tool should I choose for my extractor?

Match the pressure rating to what your pump actually delivers, then pick the head width for the work. The 6-inch 800 p.s.i. tool (AA192.1) suits narrow treads and heavy soil, the 10-inch 500 p.s.i. tool (AA173.1) covers wide treads faster, and the 8-inch plastic-head 120 p.s.i. tool (AA174.1) is the lighter-duty option.

Does the 800 p.s.i. rating mean I should run it at 800 p.s.i.?

No. It is a maximum, not a target. The rating tells you the tool will not leak or distort up to that pressure. Running any tool above its rating makes it weep at the head long before it wears out, which is the most common way these are ruined.

How do I order the 6-inch stair tool (part# AA192.1) or get help?

You can add the 6-inch stair tool (part# AA192.1) 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.