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Vacuums And Dust Collection

Tornado98451 — 55 gal Quad Air Wet/Dry Vacuum

Name: Tornado98451 — 55 gal Quad Air Wet/Dry Vacuum
Brand: Tornado

A55-gallon compressed-air vacuum for bulk industrial wet and dry recovery. Four Venturi powerheads provide high suction without electric drive motors, while external filters and a wheeled steel drum support debris, heavy-liquid and sludge collection.

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Specifications

Equipment

Manufacturer: Tornado
Model: 98451 Quad Air External Filter

Vacuum configuration

Manufacturer model: 98451 Quad Air External Filter Jumbo
Power source: Compressed air; four Venturi powerheads
Collection drum: 55 US gal rolled-top steel
Collection type: Wet and dry with external filters
External filters: Two large polyester filters
Combined external filter area: 3,748 in²
Included hose adapter: 2 in
Liquid shutoff: Four float assemblies
Mobility: Four-wheel steel dolly and handle
Vertical lift / horizontal reach: 50 / 100 ft, factory listed

Selected high-output jet configuration

Jet diameter: 1/4 in
Airflow with2in hose: 258 CFM
Static water lift: 200 in
Compressed-air demand at90psi: 180 CFM
Minimum recommended compressor: 50 hp
Minimum air line / coupling size: 1 in; straight-through couplings
Operating air pressure, general recovery: 50–75 psi at vacuum gauge while operating
Operating air pressure, heavy material: 75–100 psi at vacuum gauge while operating

Other supplied jet settings

3/16in jet with2in hose: 238 CFM,154in water lift;90CFM compressor flow at90psi
7/32in jet with2in hose: 244 CFM,170in water lift;122CFM compressor flow at90psi
1/4in jet with1.5in hose: 231 CFM,200in water lift
FactoryMay2017 manual installed jet: 3/16in; larger7/32in and1/4in jets included

Construction and accessories

Shipping weight: 190 lb, factory operating manual
Drum emptying: Drain / gate valve
Powerhead mechanism: Venturi suction with no moving mechanical drive
Optional floor tool set: 2in hose, wand, gulper, squeegee and round nozzle tools
Oil-recovery hose option: Neoprene hose

Equipment Details

Capabilities & Features

Four compressed-air Venturi heads generate suction without an electric drive motor.
The external filter layout supports wet and dry pickup without changing filters.
Interchangeable jets tune suction performance and compressed-air demand.