98778 Air Mover — Built for Restoration and Facility Drying
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Tornado 98778 Airflow and Power-Path Design
Operators move 98778 into a route when the prior unit cannot keep up with airflow drop, filter clogging, or downtime cost.
Perfect for drying Carpets — Rugs, Hard floors
General air circulation
Paint — Draperies, Upholstery
Standard model (98778) - no kickstand — not daisy chain capable
98778 Applications and Environments
98778 is paired on restoration job sites for carpet, pad, and structural drying after Category-1 and Category-2 water losses. Janitorial crews stack units along corridors in schools, hospitals, and hotels to clear hard floors after extraction or strip-and-recoat. Facility managers in food processing, manufacturing, and warehousing run them for ambient drying after wash-downs and spill response. Property managers and contractors use them for post-flood dry-out in basements, parking decks, and crawlspaces where conventional fans cannot move enough air.
98778 Restoration and Daisy-Chain Specs
98778 pulls low-amp draw on a 15-amp circuit, allowing multiple units on a single GFCI line during restoration job sites. Pair with a refrigerant or LGR dehumidifier and run psychrometric readings every 12 hours per IICRC S500 standards.
This product comes with a full manufacturer's warranty. All warranty claims are handled directly by the manufacturer.
For specific warranty details, please contact us at +1 (978) 295-7538 or email info@uscleaningtools.com
B2B & Tax-Exempt Purchases
We supply contractors, restoration companies, property managers, schools, government agencies, and other tax-exempt organizations.
How to place a tax-exempt order:
Write to us through our Contact Us page or email info@uscleaningtools.com and attach your valid tax exemption certificate (state resale or exemption certificate).
We verify your certificate and mark your account tax-exempt — usually within one business day.
Place your order and sales tax will not be charged.
For volume pricing or purchase orders, call +1 (978) 295-7538.
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping on most brands for orders over $300, delivered to the lower 48 states. Any brand-specific freight rate is shown at checkout before you pay.
Processing & delivery: in-stock orders are processed within 1–2 business days and typically deliver in 5–7 business days. Tracking is emailed within 24 hours of shipment. Built-to-order and backordered equipment shows its lead time on this page.
Freight deliveries: inspect your equipment on arrival and note any damage on the delivery receipt. Items damaged in transit or defective on arrival are fully covered at no cost to you.
Cancellations: cancel any time before your order ships for a full 100% refund.
30-day returns: return unused equipment in its original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Change-of-mind returns are subject to a restocking fee. To start a return, email info@uscleaningtools.com or call +1 (978) 295-7538.
Is the Tornado 98778 suitable for IICRC S500 restoration drying?
Yes. 98778 pairs with refrigerant or LGR dehumidifiers in standard IICRC S500 dry-out protocols. Run psychrometric readings every 12 hours and reposition units per the drying curve.
Can the Tornado 98778 be stacked or daisy-chained on the same circuit?
98778 can be operated alongside additional units within the same 15-amp circuit limit. Verify the site panel and GFCI rating before chaining.
How is the Tornado 98778 different from a residential or light-duty unit?
The 98778 is engineered for daily commercial duty cycles, with factory-spec consumables availability, and a parts catalog stocked through commercial distribution. Residential-grade units lack the duty cycle and filtration certification that B2B facilities require.
Are replacement parts and consumables in stock for the Tornado 98778?
Yes. Replacement bags, filters, brushes, belts, and other consumables are stocked under matching Tornado catalog numbers and ship from the same warehouse as the main unit. Keep a quarterly PAR on hand to maintain fleet uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What payment methods can I use?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, major debit cards, and digital wallets like PayPal, Google Pay, Meta Pay, and Apple Pay.
2. When will my payment be processed?
Your credit/debit card or PayPal account will be charged when you place your order. Secure payment processing protects your information.
3. Will I receive an order confirmation?
Yes, a confirmation email will be sent to the provided email address once the order is placed.
4. How long does it take to process an order?
Orders are processed within 1-2 business days and then prepared for shipment.
5. How long does it take for my order to arrive?
Estimated arrival time (ETA) is 5-7 business days for all orders.
6. Do you offer warranty?
All our products come with a manufacturer warranty of at least 1 year, depending on the brand.
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