Novatek 3 Gallon Backpack Industrial Vacuums

SKU: no18996 | Model: VA03ABK

$2,695⁰⁰

Power

Air Electric

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Manufacturer's Warranty

180-Day Limited Warranty

What's In The Box?

Novatek 3 Gallon Backpack Industrial Vacuum
Shoulder Harness and Frame
Pre-Filter (2)
Disposable Filter (5)
Collection Bag
Crush-Proof Hose
Owner's Manual, Guides, and Other Documents

Info & Guides

Owner's Manual

On active abatement and remediation sites, you need a vacuum that moves with you while keeping every particle locked away. The Novatek 3 Gallon Backpack Industrial Vacuum straps to your back, freeing your hands to operate tools on ladders and in tight work areas without dragging a separate floor vacuum behind you. Its four-stage sealed filtration system captures dust at the source, helping you maintain a cleaner work zone while protecting building occupants nearby.

Novatek designed this backpack vacuum to pair directly with its VSE power tool line, so you can extract dust at the source during grinding and sanding operations. When ground-level cleanup is needed, the vacuum converts from backpack to floor configuration in seconds.

Key Features and Benefits of the Novatek 3 Gallon Backpack Industrial Vacuum

HEPA Filtration: Individually tested and certified HEPA filters trap hazardous particles like lead and asbestos dust, letting you work in regulated abatement environments with confidence.
4-Stage Filtration: Pre-filters, a disposable bag, and a final HEPA filter work to extend the main HEPA filter's life and reduce your filter replacement costs.
Sealed System: The sealed filtration design prevents bypass leaks, keeping hazardous particles inside the vacuum rather than escaping into your breathing zone.
Stainless Steel Tank: A 3.3-gallon stainless steel recovery tank resists corrosion from caustic dust and handles the daily wear of jobsite use.
Backpack Portability: Weighing 35 pounds, the backpack design keeps your hands free for tool operation on ladders and in confined work areas.
Crush-Proof Hose: The included crush-proof vacuum hose spans 10 feet and maintains consistent suction even when routed through tight spaces or bent around obstacles.

Choose Your Power Source

This vacuum is offered as an air-powered (pneumatic) model and an electric model, letting you match it to your jobsite's need for compressed air or electrically powered cleaning.

Air-Powered Model (VA03ABK): Model VA03ABK generates 170 CFM of airflow and 160 inches of water lift, pulling heavy dust loads quickly during aggressive grinding and sanding. It includes a built-in air filter/dryer and a tool on/off valve for single-hand control during connected tool operation.
Electric Model (VA03EBK): Model VA03EBK delivers 110 CFM of airflow and 110 inches of water lift for reliable particle capture at the source. It draws 11 amps from a standard 110- to 120-volt outlet, fitting most jobsite circuits, and its 25-foot power cord lets you reach across large work areas without changing power sources.

Sylvane's Expert Take

If you're a remediation or abatement contractor who needs to keep hazardous dust contained while staying mobile across a jobsite, the Novatek 3 Gallon Backpack Industrial Vacuum is built for that exact workflow. Unlike general-purpose vacuums that lack certified HEPA containment, this vacuum provides regulatory-grade filtration in a wearable form factor, and having both pneumatic and electric options means you can match it to whatever power source is on site. The real advantage is the 4-stage sealed filtration system, which protects both you and nearby building occupants from secondary dust exposure while extending the interval between filter changes so you stay productive through longer abatement projects.