Tornado Zephyr Housing Baseplate K56052473

The housing baseplate (part# K56052473) is the inner structural floor of the Tornado Zephyr’s body — the panel the motor, the battery rail and the outer baseplate all mount to.

This is a genuine Tacony OEM part for the Tornado Zephyr.

Compatible Models for the Housing Baseplate K56052473

• Tornado: TV570-Q03-U Zephyr cordless backpack vacuum

PartSmart lists this part on the Zephyr and on no other machine, so the fit is specific rather than shared. If your machine is a different Tornado cordless model, call 763-535-0770 with the model number and we will find the right part for it.

What the housing baseplate does

Where the outer baseplate takes the abrasion, this one takes the load. It carries the motor mounting, ties the battery rail into the body, and holds the alignment between the motor compartment and the tank. If it distorts, the parts bolted to it stop lining up.

Signs it needs replacing

Replace it if it is cracked around any mounting point, if the motor no longer sits square, or if it has been heat-distorted by a motor that ran hot. Damage here usually shows up as a new vibration or a whine that was not there before the last repair.

Installation and fit

Battery out first. This is a strip-down job: the motor and battery rail come off before the plate does. Photograph the layout before you start and rebuild in the same order, torquing the motor fasteners evenly so the motor sits flat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the baseplate?

K56052473 is the inner structural floor; K56054723 is the outer cover below it. This one carries the motor and rail; that one takes the scuffs.

Do I need to replace both at once?

Only if both are damaged. They are separate parts and fail for different reasons.

Is it worth replacing if it is only slightly warped?

Yes, if the motor no longer sits flat. A motor mounted on a warped floor vibrates, and vibration finds the electronics next.

Which machines use it?

The Tornado Zephyr TV570-Q03-U only.