Description
High-turnover commercial hotel rooms punish cheap uprights when operators strike wooden baseboards and bed posts. The Powr-Flite Rigel Pro PV100-W14-U 14″ single-motor upright vacuum processes heavy floor grit across a 14-inch cleaning path. It pulls 105 CFM with 1200 Watts of motor draw. Hard tile transitions cause roller bounce on low pile settings.
The outer chassis uses impact-resistant ABS thermoplastic reinforced with internal steel ribbing to resist cracking. A single 1200-watt commercial motor drives both the suction fan and the brush roller through an internal cogged timing belt. Dual steel axle pins hold the brush roller inside sealed ball bearings to prevent carpet thread intrusion. Air passes through a certified HEPA exhaust cartridge sealed with closed-cell rubber gaskets, while an electronic clutch stops the roller during jams.
Single Motor Commercial Upright Hardware
A single high-output motor drives both suction generation and mechanical carpet agitation through a protected belt drive. Onboard stretch hoses and extension wands release for overhead air return cleaning.
- 1200-watt suction motor generates 105 CFM and 92 inches of static water lift.
- 14-inch brush roller sweeps level carpet fibers right down to the backing.
- Certified HEPA filtration captures 99.97 percent of dust particles down to 0.3 microns.
- Electronic slip clutch stops brush agitation during roller jams to protect belts.
- 50-foot commercial power cord covers long hotel corridors without changing wall outlets.
- Manual 4-position brush height dial adjusts roller depth across diverse carpet piles.
- Onboard stretch hose extends reach up to 7 feet for edge and ceiling detailing.
Dyno Bench Vacuum Telemetry Metrics
Current draw stabilizes at 10.0 Amps on 120 Volt circuits under continuous load on commercial loop carpet. The 1200-watt motor spins the vacuum impeller at 18200 RPM while turning the brush roller at 3600 RPM against pile friction. Motor casing temperatures rise by 35°F over 60 minutes of uninterrupted hallway work, cresting at 136°F. Sound meter telemetry registers 69 dBA at 1 meter distance. Belt drive surface heat peaks at 126°F under continuous carpet contact.
Shop Handling Field Boundaries
Weighing 17 pounds, this upright requires two-handed guidance across thick rugs and during stairwell transit. Do not deploy this commercial vacuum on outdoor concrete, wet entryway mats, or active metal shop shavings. Sucking up standing water or metal screws will shatter the plastic fan impeller and snap the internal cogged belt.
- Clear tangled fibers from the brush roller shaft bearings after every 20 run hours.
- Swap the exhaust HEPA filter cartridge every six months to prevent motor overheating.
- Inspect the timing belt teeth for cracking or wear every thirty days.
Commercial Warranty Delivery Manifest
Powr-Flite covers the Rigel Pro with a 2-Year commercial warranty on the motor and 1-Year coverage on non-wear housing components. The package includes the 14-inch upright vacuum, a 50-foot power cord, a stretch hose, an extension wand, a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, and two paper bags.
