Tornado Strike Foam 4 K62861903

Foam 4 (part# K62861903) is one of the nine numbered acoustic foams in the motor compartment of the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U. Each piece is cut for a specific position, which is why they carry separate part numbers rather than being supplied as a kit.

Compatible Models for the Foam 4

• Tornado Strike Cordless Upright Vacuum — Model TV190-W10-U

This is a Strike-only component: Tacony’s parts records list the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U as the single machine that takes part# K62861903, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Foam 4 does

The foam stack also shapes how exhaust air leaves the motor compartment. The motor has to breathe, and the foams define the path that air takes on its way out. That is why the arrangement matters as much as the pieces: foams stuffed in without regard for their positions can restrict the exhaust path, and a motor that cannot exhaust freely runs hotter than it should.

Signs the Foam 4 needs replacing

Alongside the usual hardening and crumbling, look for foam that is discoloured or brittle on one face. That is heat damage, and it is worth understanding why it happened before simply fitting a new piece — a restricted airway, a blocked bag left too long, or foams refitted in the wrong order can all cook the compartment. Replacing the foam without fixing the cause just starts the clock again.

Fitting the Foam 4

Battery out, rear cover off, photograph first. Fit each foam into its own place and leave the exhaust path as you found it. Check that nothing overhangs a vent or sits against the motor body where it will be cooked. Refit the cover with even, hand-started screws.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. You can browse the rest of the machine on our Tornado Strike parts pages, and the manufacturer publishes specifications at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

One of my foams is brown and brittle on one side. What does that mean?

Heat. Something has been running the motor compartment hotter than it should, which usually means restricted airflow — an overfull bag, a clogged HEPA cartridge, a blocked hose or foams refitted out of position. Fix the cause as well as the foam.

Do the foams restrict airflow if fitted wrongly?

They can. The stack defines the exhaust path out of the motor compartment, so pieces put back in the wrong places can block it and raise running temperature.

Can I run the machine with a foam missing until the part arrives?

It will run, but it will be louder, the motor will be less well supported, and depending on which piece is missing the exhaust path may not be right. For a day or two it is survivable; as a habit it is not.

How do I order the Foam 4 (part# K62861903) or get help?

You can add the Foam 4 (part# K62861903) 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.