Tornado Tempest Debris Bag Clamp K50978040

The Tornado Tempest debris bag clamp (part# K50978040) holds a disposable bin liner (part# K28843580) in place inside the hopper of the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper, with two fitted. Tacony lists it as Clamp, Debris Bag. It works with its sleeve (part# K51106870), screw (part# K61001890) and nut (part# K73116240).

Bin liners are what make a sweeper pleasant to empty, and they only work if they stay put. A liner that is not properly clamped gets pulled into the airstream, collapses inward and can be drawn toward the filter — which turns a two-second empty into a strip-down. The clamp is a small part standing between the operator and that outcome several times a shift.

Compatible Models for the Debris Bag Clamp

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

Symptoms that point to the bag clamp

• The bin liner works loose or is pulled into the hopper while sweeping.
• The liner will not stay gripped when the machine starts.
• The clamp is cracked, distorted or has lost its grip.
• Its fixings will not hold tension.
• The liner tears at the clamp point rather than staying held.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. The clamp assembles into the hopper (part# K50321860) with its sleeve, screw and nut. Fit both clamps and check a liner holds under hand tension before running the machine — it is a two-minute test that saves finding out mid-shift. Do not overtighten the screw into the moulding; the grip comes from the clamp geometry, not from crushing the plastic.

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 debris bag clamp do on the Tornado Tempest?

It holds a disposable bin liner in place inside the hopper so the liner stays open and in position while the machine is sweeping.

How do I know if my debris bag clamp needs replacing?

If liners work loose or get pulled into the hopper while sweeping, the clamp is cracked or distorted, its fixings will not hold tension, or liners tear at the clamp point.

What models is the debris bag clamp (part# K50978040) compatible with?

The Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U wide-area cordless carpet sweeper. PartSmart lists it against the Tempest alone, and two are fitted per machine.

Which bin liners does it hold?

The Tornado Tempest disposable bin liner bags, part# K28843580, supplied ten to a pack.

How do I order the debris bag clamp (part# K50978040) or get help?

You can add the debris bag clamp (part# K50978040) 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.