Fas-Vac: The Cordless Wide Area Vacuum for Big Open Floors
Big carpeted rooms eat vacuum time. A 14-inch upright crawls across a ballroom or an open office, and every 50 feet somebody stops to move the cord to the next outlet.
The Fas-Trak Fas-Vac is a 28-inch cordless wide area vacuum that runs on a 36V lithium-ion battery. A chevron brush spinning at 2,350 RPM lifts the soil, the vacuum pulls it into a 14 gallon filter bag, and a foot pedal sets the brush height for carpet, profiled tile, sport surfaces or hard floors.
Fas-Trak rates it at 25,000 square feet an hour. Take off 30% to 50% for turns and furniture and you're still at 12,500 to 17,500 square feet an hour. That's a 15,000 square foot ballroom in about an hour, with no cord to trip over.
One honest note on runtime. Fas-Trak's product sheet rates a battery at 1.5 hours of consistent runtime, while its website quotes 3 to 4 hours. I'd plan around the sheet. At 1.5 hours, you're still looking at roughly 19,000 to 26,000 square feet per charge, and a second battery swaps in for longer routes.
If an outlet is always close and cords aren't a problem on your floors, a corded machine like the Tornado CK3030 costs less. Compare them all in our wide area vacuum lineup.
Why You'll Love the Fas-Vac
28-inch path rated at 25,000 sq ft per hour, about eight times the pace of a conventional upright by Fas-Trak's numbers.
Cordless lithium-ion power, so there's no outlet hunting and no cord stretched across a hallway for someone to trip on.
Quiet at 75 dB. Normal conversation sits around 60 dB, so you can vacuum lobbies and offices during business hours without clearing the room.
14 gallon top-loading filter bag means fewer bag changes on big floors. Replacement bags are synthetic with HEPA-level filtration.
5-position height pedal takes you from carpet to profiled tile, indoor track surfaces and wood floors without tools.
72 lb with an L-shaped, low profile, so it reaches under furniture, and a wrap-around bumper keeps walls and table legs from getting scuffed.
Chevron brush with a no-fling barrier steers dirt to the center and into the bag instead of throwing it back onto the floor.
Not sure it's the right size? Send us your square footage, floor types and cleaning schedule, or call (855) 601-5678, and we'll tell you which machine fits, including when the answer is a smaller one.
Why Fas-Trak?
Fas-Trak says it has built this frame design for 40 years, a welded steel chassis on a structural foam housing, and the Fas-Vac is made in the USA. The company lists the United States Postal Service and the Broward County School Board among its customers. See every Fas-Trak machine we carry.
How to Get the Most Out of the Fas-Vac
Pick up anything large first, like cups, cords and packaging, since no vacuum likes eating those. Set the brush height with the pedal to match the floor, then walk the room in straight, slightly overlapping lanes. Wide machines pay off on long runs, so plan your lanes along the longest side of the room.
Charge overnight. Fas-Trak says a full charge takes about 4 hours. If your route runs longer than one battery, keep a second one charged and swap it in.
Is the Fas-Vac Right for You?
It fits you best in schools and universities, airports, convention centers, hotel ballrooms, churches, retail stores, hospitals and open offices, anywhere with large runs of carpet or hard floor and not much time to cover them. Cleaning contractors with big accounts get the most out of it.
It's the wrong tool for small offices packed with furniture. There, a backpack vacuum or an upright gets into more places. It's also a dry vacuum only. It won't pick up liquids, and it doesn't replace periodic carpet extraction.
Fas-Vac Maintenance and Warranty
Change the filter bag before it's packed full, since a stuffed bag cuts airflow and pickup. Check the brush for wrapped string and hair every week or so. Fas-Trak rates the battery for 500 charge cycles, and replacement batteries and 2-packs of filter bags are available. Ask us and we'll order them with your machine.
Fas-Trak's product sheet lists a 2-year warranty on the motor and fan. Call us for the current terms on other components before you buy. Here's our return policy.
Fas-Vac Specifications
Specifications: Fas-Trak Fas-Vac Cordless Wide Area Vacuum
Manufacturer
Fas-Trak Industries
Model Number
FV-28
Type
Battery-powered walk-behind wide area vacuum
Cleaning Path
28 in (711 mm)
Rated Productivity
25,000 sq ft/hr (2,323 m²/hr), Fas-Trak rating
Battery
36V lithium-ion, 15 Ah, rated for 500 cycles
Runtime
1.5 hr per battery (product sheet); Fas-Trak's website quotes 3 to 4 hr
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Fas-Trak's product sheet rates one battery at 1.5 hours of consistent runtime. Its website quotes 3 to 4 hours. We suggest planning around 1.5 hours, which still covers roughly 19,000 to 26,000 sq ft at realistic speeds. A second battery lets you swap and keep going.
How long does it take to charge?
Fas-Trak says a full charge takes about 4 hours, so charging overnight has it ready for the next shift.
Can the Fas-Vac clean hard floors?
Yes. Use the 5-position pedal to raise the brush for hard floors. Fas-Trak says it is safe for wood floors and works on profiled tile and indoor track surfaces too.
Is it quiet enough for occupied buildings?
It runs at 75 dB. That is louder than normal conversation at around 60 dB, but quiet enough that Fas-Trak recommends it for use during regular hours.
What comes in the box?
The Fas-Vac vacuum, one 36V lithium-ion battery and the charger. Extra batteries and 2-packs of replacement filter bags are available. Ask us and we'll add them to your order.
Can it pick up water or wet debris?
No. The Fas-Vac is a dry vacuum. For liquids, use a wet/dry vacuum.
What is the warranty?
Fas-Trak's product sheet lists a 2-year warranty on the motor and fan. Contact us first if something goes wrong and we handle the claim with Fas-Trak.
