Taskforce 95953 - Vacuum Cleaner TORNADO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Industrial wet/dry vacuum
Brand	Tornado
Model	Taskforce 95953
Tank Capacity	60.7 liters (16 gallons)
Motor Power	2.25 HP
Rated Current	15 A
Voltage	120 V
Motor Speed	15,750 RPM
Air Flow (CFM)	146 CFM (2" hose), 184 CFM (3" hose)
Static Lift	51" (water column)
External Filter Area	1,268 in² (0.8 m²)
Horizontal Reach	9 m (30 ft)
Power Cord Length	15 m (50 ft)
Weight	24.5 kg (65 lb)
Tank Material	T-Lite (plastic)
Transport Dolly	Steel, tiltable with storage basket
Wheels	Large rear wheels, 360° swivel front wheels
Main Functions	Simultaneous liquid and solid vacuuming, external filter for fine particles, liquid shut-off system (float)
Included Accessories	1.5" x 15' urethane hose, 1.5" x 4' aluminum extension, 1.5" T-Lite squeegee, 18" round nozzle, shut-off float
Hose Compatibility	1.5" to 2"
Filter Maintenance	Empty after each use, clean if necessary
Motor Maintenance	Check carbon brushes after 200 hours, replace if less than 1/4"
Warranty	2 years parts, 1 year labor (except exceptions)
Safety	Grounding mandatory, do not vacuum flammable materials, use only recommended accessories

Frequently Asked Questions - Taskforce 95953 TORNADO

Can I vacuum liquids and solids at the same time?

Yes, the Taskforce 95953 is designed to simultaneously vacuum dry and wet materials without changing filters, thanks to its external filter that traps light particles while the drum collects heavy debris.

What type of filter to use for liquid vacuuming?

For liquid vacuuming, you must remove the external filter or use the shut-off float provided, which prevents liquid from reaching the motor. If using the filter, it must be dry.

How to maintain the external filter?

After each use, detach the lower clamp to empty the filter. Clean if necessary. Do not use if torn. A clean filter ensures optimal performance.

What to do if the vacuum does not start?

Check that the power cord is plugged into a working outlet. Inspect the cord for damage. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center.

How to replace the motor carbon brushes?

Unplug the unit. Remove the two screws on the top cover, pull the U-clip to release the brushes. Check their length: if less than 1/4 inch, replace them. After 200 hours of use, inspect regularly.

Can the vacuum pick up fine powders?

Yes, but for very fine powders, it is recommended to use an additional tank (ref. 94655) and static-conductive hoses to avoid risks.

What is the warranty on this vacuum?

The warranty is 2 years for parts and 1 year for labor. Some components (plastic tanks, wear parts) have different warranties. Refer to the manual for details.

Can I use an extension cord?

Yes, but it must be at least the same gauge as the power cord (12-3 minimum), grounded, and of a maximum length of 15 meters. Do not use a damaged extension cord.

How to clean the tank?

After each use, empty and rinse the tank with clean water. Use mild detergent if necessary. Dry before storage. Check the lid gasket condition.

What to do if the vacuum loses suction power?

Check for obstructions in the hose or accessories. Make sure the external filter is not clogged. Ensure the tank is not too full and the lid is properly closed.

USER MANUAL Taskforce 95953 TORNADO

For Commercial Use Only

Yellow industrial vacuum cleaner with black housing and white load, no visible text or symbols on the device itself.

TASKFORCE EXTERNAL FILTER 2.25 H.P.

ELECTRIC VACUUM w/ACCESSORIES

MODEL NO: 98995

Form No. L2734MBB 05/17 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved

Long Term Buyer Protection Limited Warranty

Tornado Industries, LLC. (Tornado) warrants to the end/user customer that the Tornado product(s) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the duration(s) described below. This limited warranty DOES NOT cover machines and/or components subject to normal wear and tear, damage that occurs in shipping, failures resulting from modification, accident, unsuitable operating environment, misuse, abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance by you. For full details, contact your Authorized Tornado Distributor, Service Center, or the Tornado Technical Service Department. Tornado sales and service representatives are not authorized to waive or alter the terms of this warranty, or to increase the obligations of Tornado under the warranty.

10 Years\* Plastic water tanks and Rotationally-molded bodies

2 Years* Parts on all Tornado cleaning equipment

1 Year* Labor on all Tornado cleaning equipment

1 Year* Warranty on batteries, one year prorated

All battery warranties are handled directly by the battery manufacturer, on a one year prorated basis

Terms subject to change without notice

1. Except all Windshears™ Blowers, Storm, TV2SS, Side and Downdraft, Insulation Blowers, CV 30, CV 38, CK14/1 PRO, CK 14/2 PRO, SWM 31/9, CK LW13/1, CK LW 13/1 ROAM, CV 38/48 Dual, PV6, PV10, PV6 ROAM, Wall Mount Vacuum and all chargers are warranted for 1 (one) year for both parts and labor.
2. All non-wear item parts purchased after warranty expiration are warranted for 90 days.
3. Warranty starts from the date of sale to the consumer or, at Tornado's discretion, 6 months after the dealer purchased the unit from Tornado, whichever comes first.
4. The EB 30 is warranted for a period of 90 days for both parts and labor.
5. The warranty on engines used on propane powered equipment is limited to motor manufacturer's warranty.
6. Ride-on Scrubbers are warranted for 24 months, parts, 6 months labor or 1,000 hours, whichever occurs first.

Note: Tornado, The Latest Dirt, Floorkeeper,

Carpetkeeper, Carpetrinser, Carpetrinser/Dryer,

Headmaster, Taskforce, PAC-VAC, T-Lite, Glazer,

Windshear, Max-Vac and Trot-Mop are trademarks

of Tornado Industries

Website: www.tornadovac.com

Phone 1-800-VACUUMS

Fax [phone]

Address 3101 Wichita Court

Fort Worth, TX 76140

NOTES

General Specifications

The Taskforce External Filter Electric Vacuum is a heavy duty wet/dry industrial vacuum. It picks up wet and dry waste simultaneously without the need to change any filters. Heavier waste settles in the drum, while lighter particles are trapped in the external filters. The 2.25 h.p. vacuum motors create tremendous CFM for pick up power. This unit handles a wide variety of waste with ease, ranging from fine powders to heavy-grade viscosity products. The steel carrier protects the T-lite 16 gallon tank and has a basket for attachment storage. Large rear wheels and front 360 degree swivel caster wheels make operation and transportation easy. It accommodates 1.5" and 2" hoses and attachments. Options include a wide variety of 1.5" and 2' hoses and attachments.

Unit Specifications

THE 98995 ASSEMBLY INCLUDES:

98904 2.25 h.p. Blower Motor

98850 Tank Cover

90377 1268 sq. in. Poly Filter

98186 Tip and Pour Steel Carrier w/Basket

92654 16 Gallon T-Lite tank

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE:

90573 Liquid Shut-Off Float w/Suds Pan

90684 1.5" x 15' Urethane Hose

90682 1.5 x 4' Aluminum Wand

90644 1.5" T-Lite Squeegee Tool

90642 14" T-Lite Fibre Shoe

90414 18" Round Nozzle

AMPS 15
RPM 15,750
HORSEPOWER 2.25
CFM 146 @ 2" hose, 184 @ 3" hose
STATIC WATER LIFT 51"
EXTERNAL FILTER AREA 1268 sq. in.
HORIZONTAL REACH 30 ft.
POWER CORD 50 ft. 14 Ga. 3 Wire
WEIGHT 65 lbs.
Tank Size 16 Gal. T-lite

Features

• Capable of simultaneous wet/dry pickup when using external filter.
• The unit is constructed for recovering water or other solutions without any adjustments. Liquid shutoffs are available.
• Ideal for materials from powder to oily metal chips, grindings, and shavings.
  • Recovers fluids from water to medium weight oils.
• External filter collects lighter particles and resists clogging.
• Tank collects heavier waste (approximately 95% of all pickup); light particles collect in external filters.
  • Known for high C.F.M. (cubic feet of air per minute) and moderate suction (static water lift).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT

Read and understand this owner's manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your unit use only the recommended accessories

For Commercial use,

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the following:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY:

- Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacture's recommended attachments.

- Do not use this unit near flammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust.

- Keep the cord away form heated surfaces.

- Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

- Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug

- Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or other parts.

- If the unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

- Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

- Do not run the unit over the cord.

- Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

- Do not store near hazardous materials.

- Do not use the unit with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in the operations section of this manual.

- Do not allow it be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

- To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter.

- Do not leave the unit unattended when plugged in. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before servicing.

- Turn off the unit before unplugging.

- Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not operate with any ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow.

- Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body way from openings and moving parts.

- To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when using the unit on stairs.

- Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other hazardous materials.

- Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

- Never operate with intake unguarded. Strong suction will pull fingers and/or clothing into blades and other moving parts.

• Always point exhaust port in a safe direction. Air exits at very high velocity.

• Always wear safety glasses when in the vicinity of this unit.

- If unit is hand held, hold firmly when starting. High torque when staring will cause unit to jerk and cause injury and/or damage.

WARNING: Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious bodily injury or property damage.

Read this manual completely before attempting to operate machine. This manual has important information for the use and safe operation of the machine. Keep this manual on file and handy. If additional information in needed, please contact your local distributor or contact:

TORNADO INDUSTRIES 800-VACUUMS

3101 WICHITA COURT

Fax: [phone]

FORT WORTH, TX 76140

www.tornadovac.com

Grounding Instructions

WARNING:

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance, if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch (A). Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with this appliance.

(A)

Head Assembly Setup and Operation

ASSEMBLY OF HEAD UNIT AND DRUM

1. Remove all components from package. NOTE: The carrier, tank, and tank cover assembly all come pre-assembled to each other.
2. The blower motor comes already attached to the tank cover. Make sure exhaust nozzle is facing outward. To detach, turn the blower motor counterclockwise and it will unlock from the tank cover.
3. Attach external filter by installing inlet collar onto exhaust nozzle. Turn collar clockwise to lock. Do not twist filter.
4. Connect the top of the filter to the handle of the carrier.

OPERATING RULES

Use 1.5" to 2" I.D. hoses and attachments.

Use to recover water and light weight oils.

Use to recover powders, grindings, and metal shavings.

Use Tornado #94655 Add-A-Tank system when recovering fine dry powders. Grounding and static discharge are required when recovering powders. Use TORNADO brand static conductive hoses (urethane or neoprene), and ground vacuum head and tank assembly to an earth ground.

Extension cords must be heavier than the input cord, with a 50 foot maximum extension cord length.

STARTING/STOPPING MACHINE

1. Plug blower motor power cord into 20 amp wall outlet.
2. Start by turning ON/OFF switch located on blower motor to ON position.
3. Stop by turning ON/OFF switch locatedon blower motor to OFF position.

Troubleshooting Guidelines

Problem	Remedy
1. Machine does not start	Make sure power cord is plugged into working receptacle. Inspect for defective power cord or plug.
2. Machine stops running	Make sure power cord is plugged into working receptacle. Check circuit breaker, inspect for armature brush wear or defective power cord or plug.
3. Machine has no suction	Inspect for clogged hose, clogged motor intake, collapsed hose, defective tank, material too heavy for unit.
4. Blower Motor overheats	Inspect armature brushes for satisfactory length (Refer to Maintenance section), proper motor ventilation, extension cord proper size (12-3 minimum).
5. Machine has poor recovery	Inspect for correct size hose and attachments, poor sealing, defective tank, material too heavy for unit.Inspect external filter. Empy and clean if necessary.Inspect for proper tank cover seal (gasket).Inspect for damage and/or wear to hose and accessories.Inspect locked position of blower motor to tank cover.Inspect locked position of external filter to blower motor.Inspect all seals for wear and/or damage.

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR UNIT

Refer to Figure No. 2.

Damage to an armature invariably is caused by permitting carbon brushes to become worn to less than 1/4" in length. To prevent this from occurring, inspect brushes after the first 200 hours of operation and frequently thereafter, replacing when necessary. Failure to do so will nullify factory warranty.

HOW TO INSPECT BRUSHES

1. Unplug blower electrical cord from outlet.
2. Remove the two screws (39) located on the top cover (7).
3. Pull back U-clip (coil spring) (30) to release carbon brush (brush card assembly) (31).
4. Remove the two brushes (31) and inspect for length.
5. Replace if necessary.

NOTE: No other maintenance of motor should be attempted during the first year after purchase (refer to warranty). Any other type of service should be performed by an authorized TORNADO service representative.

MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL FILTER

For maximum operating efficiency and to insure longer wear, remove filter(s) and empty by detaching the bottom clamp after every use.

ALL OTHER MAINTENANCE

Use only three wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding type plug caps and three-pole receptacles that accept units plug. Extension cords must be the equivalent or heavier than the input cord. Replace any damaged cords.

Empty and clean vacuum, filter(s), and attachments after each days use for maximum performance.

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Automatic Scrubbers	Sweepers
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High Speed Burnishers	Carpet Vacuums
Carpet Extractors & Spotters	Wet/Dry Vacs
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How did you first learn about Tornado cleaning and maintenance equipment?		In square feet (meters)
		Total Hard Floor Area	Total Carpeted Area Square feet (square meters)
○ Contacted by local dealer	○ 0-10,000 (0-930)	○ 0-10,000 (0-930)
○ Previous experience with Tornado products	○ 10-50,000 (930-4,650)	○ 10-50,000 (930-4,650)
	○ 50-250,000 (4,650-23,250)	○ 50-250,000 (4,650-23,250)
○ Reputation/ Recommendation	○ Over 250,000 (over 23,260)	○ Over 250,000 (over 23,260)
○ Advertising
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Damage or defect arising from abuse, neglect or other misuse is excluded from this warranty. Other items may or may not apply based on your specific machine. If any defect occurs, the warranty is voided if service is attempted by non-Authorized Tornado Service Centers.

Tornado®

Long Term Buyer Protection Limited Warranty

Nota: Tornado, The Latest Dirt, Floorkeeper, Carpetkeeper, Carpetrinser, Carpetrinser/Dryer, Headmaster, Taskforce, PAC-VAC, T-Lite, Glazer, Windshear, Max-Vac,y Trot-Mop son marcas registradas de Tornado Industries

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