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Tornado CKULW 13/1 Ultra Light Upright Commercial Vacuum

SKU: to19093  |  Model: TV280-W12-U
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2-Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty

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  • Tornado CKULW 13/1 Ultra Light Upright Commercial Vacuum
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Hauling a full-size upright up a stairwell can burn more of your shift than the cleaning itself. The Tornado CKULW 13/1 Ultra Light Upright Commercial Vacuum takes that weight out of the route, giving you a brush-propelled machine light enough to carry in one hand between floors. Airflow stays strong for daily carpet work rather than tapering off the way small uprights often do.

Buildings with mixed flooring get the most out of it. You can move from carpeted offices to tiled corridors without changing machines, while the slim body reaches under desks and beds that a wide-body upright has to work around.

Note: Handles dry soil only, which rules it out for wet pickup, so plan your spill response separately.

Key Features and Benefits of the Tornado CKULW 13/1 Ultra Light Upright Commercial Vacuum

  • Ultra-Light Build: Weighing 9.75 pounds with a carry handle on top, it lifts up stairwells and onto carts without arm strain.
  • Strong Airflow: A fan with a 3.5-inch diameter moves 115 CFM, pulling embedded grit out of carpet pile instead of skimming the surface.
  • Dual-Speed Switch: The dual-speed switch lets you drop power for hard floors and raise it for carpet as your route changes.
  • HEPA Filtration: A two-stage filtration system with a CleanBreeze Disposable Filter Bag traps fine dust, keeping the air in occupied rooms cleaner while you work.
  • Wide Cleaning Path: A 13-inch cleaning path clears corridors and open office floors in fewer passes than narrow-nozzle uprights.
  • Powered Brushroll: An electric-powered brushroll agitates carpet fibers and creates the brush-propelled feel that pulls the machine forward for you.
  • Rubber Squeegee: A rubber squeegee at the nozzle carries fine debris off tile and vinyl so hard floors finish clean.
  • Commercial Cord: A commercial-grade cord measuring 30 feet, plus a 12-inch pigtail, keeps you plugged in through a full room and simplifies cord management.
  • Motor Power: The motor draws 5.5 amps and uses 632.5 watts on 110-120V power sources, so you can use standard office outlets.
  • Sound Level: Rated at 78 dB, it stays workable during daytime cleaning in occupied offices and classrooms.
  • cULus Listed: cULus certification confirms the vacuum meets North American electrical safety standards for commercial service.

Matching the CKULW 13/1 to Your Facility Layout

Cord reach sets the rhythm of this job. With 30 feet of cleaning reach from a single outlet, a run of adjoining offices usually goes end to end on one plug, while an open lobby may need a reposition or two per side. The 13-inch path is sized for the gaps between desk legs, chair bases, and fixed seating rather than for a wide-open floor, which makes it a better fit for detail-heavy interiors than for warehouse aisles. When the shift ends, the compact 45 x 13 x 10.5-inch (H x W x D) fits a shallow supply closet or housekeeping cart.

Sylvane's Expert Take

If you clean office suites and guest rooms on routes that include stairs, this lightweight commercial upright suits that work better than a full-size machine. The speed switch is what keeps you moving, since one machine finishes both the carpet and the tile on a single trip down the hall. For fast daily maintenance in occupied buildings, it earns its space on the cart.

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