Tornado Tempest Battery Housing Spring Clip K73430410

The Tornado Tempest spring clip (part# K73430410) is a retaining clip used in two places on the TV400-W26-U cordless sweeper — the battery housing and controls assembly and the side broom assembly. The Tempest uses four different spring clips; this is the one specified for those two positions.

A spring clip retains a shaft or pin by springing into a groove, which means it is holding by elastic tension rather than by friction or a thread. That is an efficient way to retain a part that has to be removable, but it also means the clip is only as good as its remaining springiness. A clip that has been removed and refitted several times, or stretched during removal, may sit in its groove and look correct while no longer gripping.

Compatible Models for the Spring Clip

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

When to replace it

• The clip has been removed — as a rule, fit a new one rather than reusing it.
• It does not snap positively into its groove.
• The clip is visibly opened out, distorted or cracked.
• The component it retains has developed end float.
• A clip has been found missing during service.

The first point is the important one. Spring clips are designed to be renewed, they cost very little, and a clip that has lost tension gives no warning before the shaft it retains walks out.

Fitting notes

Remove the battery pack before starting. Use the correct pliers rather than levering the clip off with a screwdriver — levering is what stretches them. Fit the new clip fully into its groove and check it by trying to move the retained component axially: there should be no end float. Confirm the clip is seated all the way round before reassembling.

On pricing: Tacony does not currently list part# K73430410 in the dealer catalogue, so we do not publish a price for it rather than estimate one.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 this spring clip do on the Tornado Tempest?

It retains a shaft or pin by springing into a groove, holding the component in place while still allowing it to be removed for service. It is used on the battery housing and the side broom assemblies.

How do I know if this spring clip needs replacing?

If it does not snap positively into its groove, is opened out or distorted, or if the component it retains has end float. As a rule, fit a new clip any time one has been removed.

What models is this spring clip (part# K73430410) compatible with?

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

The Tempest lists four spring clips — which is this?

Part# K73430410 is the one used on the battery housing and controls and the side broom assemblies. The others serve the brushroll and the filter and blower. Order by part number.

How do I order the spring clip (part# K73430410) or get help?

You can add the spring clip (part# K73430410) 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.