Tornado Tempest Main Skirt K50321810

The Tornado Tempest main skirt (part# K50321810) is the flexible skirt that seals the sweeping chamber to the floor on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper. Tacony lists it as Skirt, Main. It is held by its skirt plate (part# K50979670) and M5 x 16 screws (part# K73031070).

The skirt is what turns a spinning brush into a working sweeper. The brush throws debris backward into the hopper, and the skirt is the barrier that stops it carrying on out of the machine. It also closes the bottom of the air path, so it affects suction as much as it affects containment. Because it drags on the floor by design, it is a genuine wearing part — it will need replacing periodically on any machine that is being used.

Compatible Models for the Main Skirt

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

Symptoms that point to the main skirt

• Debris is thrown out behind or beside the machine while sweeping.
• The skirt is worn short, torn, curled or has hardened.
• A visible gap between the skirt and the floor on a level surface.
• Pickup has fallen off with a clean filter, good brush and sound cover seal.
• The skirt has pulled away from its retaining plate.

Check skirt height against a flat floor rather than by eye off the machine. A skirt can look serviceable and still be several millimetres short of contact, which is enough to lose containment.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. The skirt is clamped by the skirt plate (part# K50979670) with five M5 x 16 screws (part# K73031070). Fit it flat and evenly clamped along its whole length — a skirt pinched at one screw and loose at the next will wear unevenly and lose its seal early. Set the machine down on a level floor afterwards and confirm the skirt contacts along its full width.

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 main skirt do on the Tornado Tempest?

It seals the sweeping chamber to the floor, containing the debris the brush throws backward and closing the bottom of the air path. It affects both containment and suction.

How do I know if my main skirt needs replacing?

If debris escapes behind or beside the machine, the skirt is worn short, torn or hardened, or there is a visible gap at the floor on a level surface. Measure against a flat floor rather than judging by eye.

What models is the main skirt (part# K50321810) compatible with?

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

How often should the main skirt be replaced?

It is a wearing part by design — it drags on the floor. Replacement interval depends entirely on hours and floor type, so inspect it at each service and renew it when it no longer contacts along its full width.

How do I order the main skirt (part# K50321810) or get help?

You can add the main skirt (part# K50321810) 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.