Tornado Strike Rear Cover K50696153

The Rear Cover (part# K50696153) is the moulded panel that closes off the motor compartment at the back of the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U. It is a structural part as much as a cosmetic one: it holds the motor foams in place and directs exhaust air out of the machine along the path the designers intended.

Compatible Models for the Rear Cover

• 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# K50696153, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Rear Cover does

Behind this cover sit the suction motor, its seal and the stack of acoustic foams that make the Strike quiet. The cover clamps that assembly and routes the exhaust. Take it off and the machine still runs, but it runs loud, it vents in the wrong direction, and the foams are free to shift out of position.

Signs the Rear Cover needs replacing

Cracks around the screw bosses are the common failure, usually after the machine has been dropped onto its back or the cover has been refitted with the screws overtightened. A cover that rattles at speed, will not sit flush, or has a broken corner should be replaced rather than taped — a loose panel lets the foams move and the machine gets noisier week by week. Heat discolouration on the inside face is also worth noting, because it points at a restricted airflow problem elsewhere.

Fitting the Rear Cover

Unplug the battery. Remove the cover screws and lift the panel away, noting how the foams sit before you disturb them. Fit the new cover over the same foam arrangement, start every screw by hand, and tighten them in a diagonal sequence to snug only. These are self-tapping screws into plastic bosses, and overtightening them is what cracks the next cover.

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

Does the rear cover come with the motor foams?

No. The foams are separate part numbers and are ordered individually; this listing is the cover alone. If yours are compressed, flattened or oil-stained, replace them while the cover is off.

My Strike has got noticeably louder. Could the cover be the cause?

It can be. The cover clamps the acoustic foams, so a cracked or loose-fitting cover lets them shift and the motor noise comes straight out. Check the cover sits flush and every screw is holding before you look further.

Is this the same as the filter cover?

No. The filter cover (part# K47755820) is the hinged door over the bag and HEPA cartridge. The rear cover is the fixed panel over the suction motor behind it.

How do I order the Rear Cover (part# K50696153) or get help?

You can add the Rear Cover (part# K50696153) 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.