Product Description
Tornado Windshear Downdraft Whole-Room Dryer
2,500–3,500 CFM Commercial Air Mover with 360-Degree Downdraft Airflow
The Tornado Windshear Downdraft 98784 is a commercial whole-room dryer engineered to circulate air evenly throughout carpeted rooms, hard-floor areas and restoration workspaces. Instead of directing air across only one narrow section, the Downdraft pulls warmer air from above the machine and distributes it downward in a broad 360-degree airflow pattern.
With airflow ranging from approximately 2,500 to 3,500 CFM, a precision six-blade fan and two selectable speeds, the Windshear Downdraft supports fast room drying without requiring constant repositioning. Four operating positions, integrated casters, a telescoping transport handle and stackable construction make it suitable for restoration contractors, janitorial teams and commercial facility-maintenance departments.
Quick Highlights
High-volume airflow supports rapid commercial drying.
Moves air throughout the surrounding room from one placement.
Select low or high output for different drying applications.
Precision axial fan assembly generates broad, balanced airflow.
Use face-down, tilted or upright for targeted airflow.
Simplifies movement around large commercial facilities.
Recommended Applications
Whole-room carpet drying, hard-floor drying, water-damage restoration, flood cleanup, freshly applied floor finish, painted surfaces, walls, baseboards, cabinets, upholstery, construction drying, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, offices, retail stores and commercial maintenance departments.
Key Features
- Whole-room drying design: Distributes air around the machine in a broad 360-degree pattern.
- 2,500–3,500 CFM airflow: Provides high-volume commercial drying performance.
- Six-blade fan assembly: Produces balanced airflow for broad drying coverage.
- Two-speed motor: Allows the operator to select low or high airflow.
- Continuous-duty construction: Designed for professional restoration and facility-maintenance use.
- Multiple operating positions: Supports face-down, tilt-back, upright and tilt-forward placement.
- Four swivel casters: Allow easy repositioning and support face-down airflow operation.
- Telescoping transport handle: Improves mobility between rooms and jobsites.
- Molded transport wheels: Reduce lifting during routine transportation.
- Integrated cord wrap: Keeps the power cord organized during storage.
- Stackable design: Interlocking housings support compact storage and transportation.
- Rotationally molded housing: Durable polyethylene body withstands demanding commercial conditions.
- Resettable circuit breaker: Protects the machine’s electrical system from excessive current draw.
Face-Down Position
Sets the dryer on its four casters to distribute air downward and around the entire machine.
Tilt-Back Position
Directs air upward toward elevated surfaces, walls, cabinets and furniture.
Upright Position
Directs air horizontally across carpet, floors and larger open spaces.
Tilt-Forward Position
Directs airflow downward and forward toward specific floor areas.
Best For
- Whole-room carpet drying
- Large hard-floor areas
- Water-damage restoration
- Floor-finish and coating drying
- Commercial janitorial operations
- Restoration contractors
- Hotels, schools and healthcare facilities
Not Ideal For
- Outdoor operation or exposure to rain
- Operation in standing water
- Air filtration or negative-air applications
- Flammable vapor environments
- Use with blocked air openings
- Use with a damaged cord or grounding plug
Technical Specifications
| Model | Tornado Windshear Downdraft |
| Catalog Number | 98784 |
| Equipment Type | Whole-Room Commercial Air Mover / Dryer |
| Airflow | Approximately 2,500–3,500 CFM |
| Airflow Distribution | 360-Degree Downdraft |
| Fan | Precision Six-Blade Fan Assembly |
| Motor | 0.25 HP |
| Speed Settings | 2 Speeds: Low and High |
| Voltage / Frequency | 115V / 60 Hz |
| Circuit Breaker | 5-Amp Resettable Circuit Breaker |
| Operating Positions | Face Down, Tilt Back, Upright and Tilt Forward |
| Power Cord Length | 20 ft |
| Power Cord Type | 16/3 SJTW Commercial Cord |
| Housing | Rotationally Molded Polyethylene |
| Casters | Four Swivel Casters |
| Transport Handle | Telescoping Handle |
| Transport Wheels | Integrated Molded-In Wheels |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Machine Weight | 52 lbs |
| Machine Dimensions | 22 in L x 18 in W x 23 in H |
Whole-Room Drying Performance
The Windshear Downdraft distributes between approximately 2,500 and 3,500 CFM around the machine. When positioned face down, the dryer pulls warmer room air from above and directs it toward the floor in a broad pattern that reduces the need to reposition the machine repeatedly.
Actual drying time depends on room size, temperature, humidity, surface type, moisture level, ventilation, equipment placement and the number of dryers or dehumidifiers in operation.
Included with the Machine
- Tornado Windshear Downdraft whole-room dryer
- 0.25 HP two-speed motor
- Six-blade axial fan assembly
- Four swivel casters
- Telescoping transport handle
- Integrated molded transport wheels
- 20-foot commercial power cord
- Resettable 5-amp circuit breaker
- Integrated cord-storage area
