Tornado Tempest Cable Tie with Clip K66506050

The Tornado Tempest cable tie with clip (part# K66506050) secures the motor loom to the chassis on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper, on both the filter and blower and side broom assemblies.

The clip is what separates this from an ordinary cable tie. A plain tie bundles cables to each other; a tie with a clip anchors that bundle to a fixed point on the machine. On the Tempest the side broom loom runs from the chassis out along a moving arm to a motor turning next to a brush, and the only thing keeping it clear of that brush is this anchoring. A loom that has come adrift will find the brush eventually, and the repair is then a loom rather than a tie.

Compatible Models for the Cable Tie with Clip

• Tornado Tempest Wide-Area Cordless Carpet Vacuum Sweeper — Model TV400-W26-U

When to replace it

• Any time it has been cut for access — these are single-use.
• The clip has broken away from its anchor point.
• The tie has gone brittle or cracked with age and heat.
• The loom is loose or has moved from its routed position.
• Any sign of the loom having contacted a moving part.

That last one is worth acting on immediately rather than noting for later. Chafe marks on a 36V loom next to a spinning brush are the early stage of a fault that gets expensive.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. Photograph the loom routing and every tie position before cutting anything — restoring the exact routing is the point of the exercise, and a loom re-secured an inch out of place can sit against something it should clear. Anchor the clip fully home and tighten the tie enough to hold without crushing the cable insulation.

On pricing: Tacony does not currently list part# K66506050 in the dealer catalogue, so we do not publish a price for it rather than estimate one. Call 763-535-0770 and we will source it and quote you.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Browse the full Tornado Tempest parts range, or see the Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U machine. Manufacturer information is at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the cable tie with clip do on the Tornado Tempest?

It anchors the motor loom to a fixed point on the chassis, holding the cable on its routed path and clear of moving parts — particularly on the side broom, where the loom runs out along a moving arm to a motor beside a spinning brush.

How do I know if it needs replacing?

Fit a new one any time it has been cut for access; they are single-use. Also replace it if the clip has broken from its anchor, the tie has gone brittle, or the loom has moved from its routed position.

What models is this cable tie (part# K66506050) compatible with?

The Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U wide-area cordless carpet sweeper, where it is used on both the filter and blower and side broom assemblies.

What is the difference between this and the plain cable tie?

This one has an integral clip that anchors the bundle to a fixed point on the machine. The plain tie (part# K66414640) bundles cables to each other but does not anchor them.

How do I order the cable tie with clip (part# K66506050) or get help?

You can add the cable tie with clip (part# K66506050) 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.