Tornado 98476 Manual

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TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC
3101 WICHITA COURT
FORT WORTH, TX 76140
PHONE: 800-VACUUMS
FAX: [phone]
WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM
Operations & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
Form No. L8476AA 08/18 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved
DUAL SPEED FLOOR MACHINES
17” and 20” MODELS
MODEL NO: 98476 and 98484

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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
Long -Term Buyer Protection Limited Warranty
Tornado Industries, LLC. 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 modication, accident, unsuitable operating environment, misuse, abuse, neglect,
or improper maintenance. 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.
Terms subject to change without notice
1. All Windshear™ Blowers, Storm, TV2SS, Side and Downdraft, Insulation Blowers, CV 30, CV 38, CK14/1
PRO, CK 14/1 BSE, CK14/2 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 either: The date of sale to the consumer, or 6 months after the dealer purchased
the unit from Tornado (at Tornado’s discretion), whichever comes rst.
4. The EB 30 is warranted for a period of 90 days for both parts and labor.
5. Propane-powered equipment engines are limited to the engine manufacturer’s warranty.
6. Ride-on Scrubbers are warranted for 24 months parts, and 6 months labor, or 1,000 hours, whichever
occurs rst.
Note: Tornado, The Latest Dirt, Floorkeeper, Carpet-
keeper, 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
Form F2662.©2018. All rights reserved
1-800-VACUUMS Over 90 Years of Cleaning Innovation A Tacony Company

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NOTES

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 electric shock. This machine 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 qualied 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 t the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in sketch A.
Write your machine serial number here:_________________________________________________
MODEL NO. 98476 98484
VOLTS 115 115
SERIES R R
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
PREPARE THE MACHINE 6
OPERATE THE MACHINE 7
TROUBLESHOOTING 8

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Your new Tornado unit is a high quality, precision-made product. All parts used in the manufacturing of
this unit have passed rigid quality control standards prior to assembly. Please safeguard the original receipt
/ invoice. If you experience any problems with your unit during the warranty period, the original receipt /
invoice will act as proof of purchase. Contact Tornado for any warranty inquiries.
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. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. To reduce the risk of personal
injury or damage to your unit use only Tornado recommended accessories.
WARNINGS
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
WARNING: You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
WARNING: Machines can burn ammable materials and vapors. Do not use this machine with or near fuels,
grain dust, solvents, thinners or other ammable materials.
WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled.
WARNING: Do not use this machine as a step or to move furniture.
WARNING: When disconnecting power cord from electrical outlet, grasp the plug. Pulling it out by the
cord itself can damage cord insulation and internal connections to the plug. To prevent electric shock,
always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before doing any repairs or maintenance to this
machine.
WARNING: To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before changing
the polishing pad and before leaving the machine.
WARNING: To prevent injury, keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from the rotating pad.
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.
WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Keep adjustments according to specication.
WARNING: Keep the electrical parts of the machine dry. For storage, keep the machine in a building.
WARNING: Always use a three-wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground. For maximum
protection against electric shock, use a circuit that is protected buy a ground fault circuit interrupter.
Consult with your electrical contractor.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the power cord, do not let the pad, pad driver or wheels touch the power
cord when the machine is running. Always lift the power cord over the machine.
WARNING: Make sure all labels, decals, warning, cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine.
WARNING: To avoid re, do not use unit with a ammable or combustible liquid to clean oor.

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UNCRATING
Your Tornado Floor Machine was protectively
packed to prevent damage in shipment. We suggest
that upon removing the unit from its carton you
carefully inspect it for any possible damage in
transit. If damage is discovered, immediately notify
the transportation company who delivered your
machine. As a manufacturer, we are unable to ace
upon any claim for concealed damage: you must
originate the claim.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This machine is designed to be safe when used to
perform the functions specied in this Operator’s
Manual. Should damage occur to electrical or
mechanical parts, the machine should be repaired
by the manufacturer or competent service center
before using in order to avoid further damage to the
machine or physical injury to the user. Your oor
machine is equipped with a safety switch lockout
device designed for your safety. Do not attempt to
bypass or defeat the safety lockout device. Never
use any device to lock the power switch in the ON
position.
Wire brushing or concrete oors
Sanding with very aggressive sandpaper or sand
scree discs
Carpet restoration where shampooing & pile lifting
require very sti brush bristles.
APPLICATIONS OF DUAL SPEED FLOOR MACHINE
ON HARD FLOORS
Spray bung the red spray bu pad and spray bu
chemical.
Dry bung a buable nish with a tan, beige, or
white pad or brush.
Scrubbing with green or blue pad or scrubbing
brush.
Stripping with a black pad and a stripping chemical.
APPLICATIONS OF DUAL SPEED FLOOR MACHINE
ON CARPET (LOW SPEED)
Bonnet cleaning with a yarn bonnet and carpet
maintainer chemical.
Shampooing using a shower feed shampoo brush
and solution tank mounted to the handle tube
containing carpet shampoo.
APPLICATIONS OF DUAL SPEED FLOOR MACHINE
(LOW SPEED)
Scraping with an attachment tool to remove heavy
industrial deposits and residue or to prepare a
foundation for installation or carpet
WARNING
To prevent injury, always remove the electrical
plug from the electrical outlet before changing the
polishing pad and before leaving the machine.
PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
To attach the drive block or brush or other
attachment, be sure the handle is “locked in the
upright position (see gure #1). Lay the oor
machine on its back with the handle lying on the
oor, this exposes the driving plate on the underside
of the oor machine. Holding the drive block, brush
or attachment in both hands and straddling the
motor with your back to the handle box. Bend over
and t the three slots to the clutch plate (built into
the back of the brush) over the three lugs of the
driving plate. Turn the drive block, brush, or other
attachment counter-clockwise as far as it will go until
it is seated in the ready-to-use position (see gure
#2). CAUTION: This is the only proper way to install
a drive block, brush, or other attachment. NEVER put
a drive block, brush or attachment on the machine
by placing it on the oor and moving the running
machine over it, or by placing the machine over the
block or attachment and then starting the motor.
Return the oor machine to the upright position
and adjust the handle to an operating position.
Recommended handle position is close the waist
with arms extended down. Lock the cam release
lever into position. NOTE: The hardened steel cam
release lever does not require extreme tightening to
eectively hold the handle in position. Over-tightening
the cam release lever will shorten the functional life of
the lever. To remove drive block, brush or attachment:
Lay the oor machine on its back again and disengage
clutch plate slot from driving plate lugs by turning it
clockwise.

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Figure #2
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE
First, install the pad driver and pad, brush, or
other attachment to be used. Plug the machine
in as directed and lower the handle to the desired
operating height and lock in place using the cam
lever handle. Push the safety switch forward (see
gure #3) and squeeze the switch triggers beneath
the handle grips. This activates the motor and stars
the block, brush or attachment in operation. Each
time your release the triggers the safety switch will
reset. You will need to follow the direction above to
restart the machine. CAUTION: When leaving the
machine unattended, disconnect the wall plug and
return the handle to the “locked” upright position to
prevent accidental starting.
TO GUIDE YOUR FLOOR MACHINE
To the Right: raise the handle slightly. The higher
the handle is lifted, the faster the machine will move
to the right. To the Left: lower the handle until the
machine moves to the left. The more the handle is
lowered the faster the machine will move to the left.
gure 4 Switch
Trigger
Safety
Switch
TO INSTALL THE OPTIONAL SOLUTION TANK
Mount the solution tank to the front of the
handle and attach with mounting brackets and
knobs. Position the solution tank control handle
horizontally and below the switch lever of the
machine and adjacent to the right handle grip.
Remove the plug from the motor housing and insert
the (long) extension tube adaptor and secure at
bottom of machine with the retainer. The solution
tank should be used only with a shower feed drive
block or bush.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
Place the handle in the upright position. Lock the
handle cam release lever. Tip the machine back and
transport on the wheels.
MAINTENANCE
Once a month remove the motor cover and vacuum
out any dust or debris which has accumulated on
the motor. Replace the motor cover by setting it
overt the holes in the housing and replace all of the
screws. Check and maintain the tightness of all the
fasteners.
WARNING: Do not over-tighten the switch housing
screws.
Keep the machine clean especially at the handle
tube and collar so the handle tube will move freely
through the collar. Inspect the cord for cuts, gashes,
or loose prongs; replace as needed. Disassembly
of this motor voids the warranty. Improper
disassembly and assembly of this motor can
permanently damage the eld or rotor.
Figure #1

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause
Machine will not start
Circuit breaker has tripped (Allow the circuit breaker 2
minutes to cool before resetting).
Circuit breaker will not reset. Replace.
Switch is defective. Replace.
Cord is damaged. Replace.
Plug is broken or has a loose contact. Replace.
Machine will not reach operating speed Over drawn circuit. Unplug anything other than the
machine from the circuit or locate another circuit.
Motor runs but pad or brush does not turn Coupling is broken. Replace.

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Warranty Registration Form
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company/Institution
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Contact Name Title
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Address City/State/Zip Code
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Phone Fax
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Date of Purchase Email
Selling Dealer:(Required)_____________________________________________________________________________
Please Print Clearly
See white metal plate or sticker on unit for this information.
MACHINE TYPE/MODEL NUMBER: MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER:
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
How did you rst learn about Tornado cleaning and
maintenance equipment?
o Contacted by local dealer
o Previous experience with Tornado products
o Reputation/Recommendation
o Advertising
o Direct mail
o Website: ____________
o Blog: _______________
o Other
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 specic machine. If any defect occurs, and service is attempted by non-Authorized Tornado Service Centers, the warranty will
be void.
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3101 Wichita Court
Fort Worth, TX 76140
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