Tornado Tempest Side Broom Arm K50979600

The Tornado Tempest side broom arm (part# K50979600) carries the side broom motor (part# K64542210) and its brush out beyond the machine body on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper. Tacony lists it as Arm, Side Broom; the parts book records it as a bracket.

The arm is the part that puts the brush where the machine itself cannot go, which also means it is the part most exposed to impact. Every time an operator misjudges a doorway or a table leg, the arm takes it. A bent arm changes the brush’s height and angle to the floor, so the bristles scrub at one point of their rotation and lift clear at another — the brush then wears to a taper and stops reaching, and the usual response is to replace the brush.

Compatible Models for the Side Broom Arm

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

Symptoms that point to the side broom arm

• The side brush contacts the floor unevenly through its rotation.
• Side brushes wear to a taper rather than evenly.
• The arm is visibly bent, twisted or cracked.
• The brush sits at a different height than it used to at the same adjustment setting.
• Play or knocking at the arm mounting under load.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. The arm mounts through the height adjustment bracket (part# K50963980) with the M12 x 56 bolt (part# K53181070), and carries the motor and drive disc. Transfer the motor and its loom carefully, keeping the cable clear of the brush path and re-fitting the cable ties in their original positions. After fitting, run the height adjustment through its range and confirm the brush contacts evenly all the way round.

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 side broom arm do on the Tornado Tempest?

It carries the side broom motor and brush out beyond the machine body so the brush can reach into wall angles and under fixtures.

How do I know if my side broom arm needs replacing?

If the brush contacts the floor unevenly through its rotation, brushes wear to a taper, the arm is visibly bent, or the brush sits at a different height than it used to at the same adjustment setting.

What models is the side broom arm (part# K50979600) compatible with?

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

My side brushes keep wearing unevenly — is it the arm?

Very likely. A bent arm changes the brush angle so the bristles scrub at one point of rotation and lift at another. Fitting new brushes without straightening or replacing the arm repeats the same wear.

How do I order the side broom arm (part# K50979600) or get help?

You can add the side broom arm (part# K50979600) 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.