Tornado Tempest Knob Bracket K50979610

The Tornado Tempest knob bracket (part# K50979610) is the bracket that carries the brush height adjustment knob assembly on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper. It provides the fixed reference the whole adjustment train works against — the knob, bushing, lever and twisting bolt all move, and this bracket is what they move relative to.

That makes it a part whose failure is easy to misdiagnose. If the bracket flexes or its mounting works loose, every component it carries appears to have play, and a workshop can end up renewing the knob, the bushing and the bearing in turn without curing the fault. The test is whether the play is in one component or in everything at once: if the entire assembly moves together, look at the bracket.

Compatible Models for the Knob Bracket

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

Symptoms that point to the knob bracket

• The whole adjustment assembly moves as a unit when pushed by hand.
• Play remains after the knob, bushing and bearing have all been renewed.
• The bracket is visibly bent, cracked or has an elongated mounting hole.
• Its fasteners keep working loose.
• The adjustment behaves differently depending on how the machine is loaded.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. The bracket mounts in the battery mount (part# K50321850) and carries the adjustment knob (part# K53224590) with its bushing (part# K51120430). Check the mating face on the housing for wear or distortion while the bracket is off. Tighten its fasteners evenly and confirm the adjustment runs smoothly end to end before closing up — a bracket pulled down unevenly will bind the knob.

On pricing: Tacony does not currently list this part in the dealer catalogue, so we do not publish a price for it rather than estimate one.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 knob bracket do on the Tornado Tempest?

It carries the brush height adjustment knob assembly and gives the whole adjustment train the fixed reference it works against.

How do I know if my knob bracket needs replacing?

If the entire adjustment assembly moves as a unit rather than one component having play, if play survives renewing the knob, bushing and bearing, or if the bracket is bent, cracked or has elongated mounting holes.

What models is the knob bracket (part# K50979610) compatible with?

The Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U wide-area cordless carpet sweeper. PartSmart lists it against the Tempest alone.

Why is there no price on this page?

Part# K50979610 is not currently listed in the Tacony dealer catalogue, so we do not publish an estimated price. Call 763-535-0770 and we will source it and quote you.

How do I order the knob bracket (part# K50979610) or get help?

You can add the knob bracket (part# K50979610) 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.