Tornado Tempest Side Broom Deflector Plate K50645590

The Tornado Tempest side broom deflector plate (part# K50645590) stops the side brush throwing debris outward and directs it into the machine’s main cleaning path. Tacony lists it as Deflector plate, Side Broom; the parts book records it simply as a plate.

A rotating side brush throws debris tangentially, which means that without a deflector roughly half of what it picks up would be flung away from the machine rather than under it. The deflector is the piece that turns a brush that scatters into a brush that feeds. When it is damaged or missing, the machine appears to make edges worse rather than better — operators notice grit being thrown out into the room and often assume the brush is set too low.

Compatible Models for the Side Broom Deflector Plate

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

Symptoms that point to the deflector plate

• Debris is thrown sideways away from the machine while the side broom runs.
• Edges look worse after a pass than before it.
• The plate is bent, cracked, or has been knocked out of position.
• The gap between the plate and the brush has opened up.
• The plate is missing entirely after a previous repair.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. The plate mounts on the side broom assembly alongside the arm (part# K50979600) and drive disc (part# K56250410). Its position relative to the brush is what makes it work, so note the original spacing before removing it. After fitting, run the side broom briefly over a little debris and confirm material is being directed inward rather than thrown out.

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 deflector plate do on the Tornado Tempest?

It catches the debris the rotating side brush would otherwise throw outward and directs it into the machine’s main cleaning path, so the brush feeds the machine rather than scattering.

How do I know if my deflector plate needs replacing?

If debris is being thrown sideways away from the machine, if edges look worse after a pass, or if the plate is bent, cracked, knocked out of position or missing.

What models is the deflector plate (part# K50645590) compatible with?

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

My Tempest throws grit out sideways — is the brush set too low?

Check the deflector plate first. A bent, displaced or missing deflector is the usual cause of debris being thrown outward, and brush height is often adjusted unnecessarily in response.

How do I order the deflector plate (part# K50645590) or get help?

You can add the deflector plate (part# K50645590) 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.