An upright that has lost its bite is usually not down on suction. It is down on agitation. The brush roll is
the wear part on a ProTeam ProForce or ProCare upright: bristles abrade against carpet all shift, every shift,
and once they no longer reach past the nozzle housing the machine stops lifting soil out of the pile no matter how
well the motor pulls. This is the ProTeam 104216 replacement brush roll assembly, a 14 in. roll for the ProForce
1500 and 1500XP and the ProCare 15 and 15XP.
For a building service contractor this is the cheapest performance recovery available on a vacuum. Nothing
else on the machine restores appearance on traffic lanes for so little, and a worn roll quietly degrades results
across an entire route before anyone identifies the cause. Crews report the machine "not picking up," the
supervisor checks the bag and the filter, and the actual culprit is a roll whose bristles wore down months
earlier.
Built for
- ProTeam ProForce 1500 and ProForce 1500XP upright vacuums.
- ProTeam ProCare 15 and ProCare 15XP upright vacuums.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance on machines running nightly commercial routes.
- Restoring pickup on a machine that has good airflow but leaves soil in traffic lanes.
- Fleet spares kept on the shelf so a worn roll never takes a machine out of service.
When to replace the roll
Two quick checks settle it. First, lay a straightedge across the bottom of the nozzle: if the bristles no
longer stand proud of the housing, they are not reaching the carpet and agitation is finished. Second, spin the
roll by hand after cutting away wound string, hair and tape. A roll that binds, wobbles or rumbles has failed
bearings or end caps and should be replaced as an assembly rather than cleaned again.
String and tape wound tightly at the ends of the roll are worth attention beyond the roll itself. They cut into
the end seals, drag on the motor and can burn a belt. Cutting them out on a regular schedule, rather than when
someone notices, is what makes a roll last its full life.
Specifications
- Type: brush roll assembly (beater bar / brush roller)
- Width: 14 in.
- Fits: ProTeam ProForce 1500, ProForce 1500XP, ProCare 15, ProCare 15XP
- Brand: ProTeam
- Manufacturer part number: 104216
- Also referenced by some suppliers as ProTeam 45450
Fitment above reflects ProTeam and multiple distributor listings for this part number. The alternate 45450
reference comes from distributor cross-listings rather than ProTeam's own catalog, so confirm with us if you are
matching to a machine that has already had parts changed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know the brush roll is worn out?
Lay a straightedge across the bottom of the nozzle. If the bristles no longer extend past the housing, they are not contacting carpet and the roll has stopped agitating regardless of how the machine sounds.
Which vacuums does 104216 fit?
ProTeam lists it for the ProForce 1500 and 1500XP and the ProCare 15 and 15XP upright vacuums. It is a 14 in. roll.
Is this the same as part 45450?
Several distributors cross-list 104216 and 45450 as the same roller brush. That cross-reference comes from suppliers rather than ProTeam's own catalog, so confirm with us if it matters for your machine.
Is replacing the brush roll difficult?
It is a routine service item on these uprights and does not require special tools. Follow the procedure in your machine's manual and unplug the vacuum before starting.
Should I replace the belt at the same time?
It is common practice. A belt that has been driving a binding or worn roll has usually been stretched or glazed, and replacing both together avoids a second teardown.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the commercial cleaning brands we carry, with US-based product support. If you are matching a part to a machine already in service, send us the model and serial number and we will confirm the correct item before you order.
