Some jobs need the air aimed low: drying a stripped and refinished floor, clearing solvent vapor at knee height, or keeping a crew cool at a bench. The Airmaster 78984 is an 18-inch high-velocity fan on a low stand with a yoke mount, so the head sits close to the deck and pivots to point exactly where the work is. Floor-care contractors, restoration techs and shop supervisors keep one on the truck because it moves serious air from a stable, low profile that will not tip in a busy aisle.
Built for these use cases
- Drying finished, stripped or sealed floors faster after a refinish
- Directing air low across a work bay for solvent and fume clearing
- Cooling crews at benches, presses and packing stations
- Water damage and restoration drying where a low, aimable air stream is needed
- Any aisle or corridor where a tall pedestal fan would be unstable or in the way
Fit and compatibility
Airmaster catalogues this fan as the I-18TELS, and the TEL designation is what separates it from the standard industrial I-18LS sold as part 78974. Both are 18 inch low stand fans, but the high velocity version uses a different propeller and speed set and moves more air. If you are matching an existing fan in a fleet, read the model tag rather than measuring the blade. For a new purchase, the low stand yoke configuration is the right choice when the air needs to be aimed at or near floor level; a pedestal fan of the same blade size will put the air stream at chest height and cannot be pointed steeply downward without becoming unstable.
Specifications
- Blade size: 18 inches, aluminum with nickel chrome propeller
- Airflow: 4,550 CFM high, 3,824 CFM medium, 3,346 CFM low
- Motor: 1/8 HP, totally enclosed ball bearing
- Electrical: 115 V AC, 1.65 A, 60 Hz
- Speeds: 3-speed, 1,600 / 1,350 / 1,180 RPM
- Controls: 4-position easy-reach switch
- Mount: Low stand with pivoting yoke mount
- Cord: 10 ft
- Dimensions: 23.5 in. H x 25 in. W x 9 in. D
- Model reference: I-18TELS
Installation and care
- Set the fan on a level surface and confirm the stand sits flat before switching it on.
- Loosen the yoke knobs, aim the head, then retighten firmly so vibration does not walk it out of position.
- Route the 10 foot cord out of walking paths, taping it down in corridors and doorways.
- Clean the guard and propeller regularly, since a coated blade loses airflow and can go out of balance.
- Let the motor cool before moving the fan, and carry it by the stand rather than by the guard.
Floor-care crews commonly run two of these at opposing angles across a finished area rather than one at high speed. Crossing the air streams dries a coating more evenly and reduces the ripple marks that a single hard-aimed fan can leave in a fresh finish.
Frequently asked questions
How much air does the 78984 move?
It is rated at 4,550 CFM on high, 3,824 CFM on medium and 3,346 CFM on low, driven by an 18-inch aluminum propeller.
What is a low stand pivot fan used for?
The low stand keeps the head near floor level and the yoke mount lets it pivot, which is what you want for drying floors, clearing fumes at low height, or aiming air at a seated or standing work position.
Is this the same as the 78974?
No. The 78974 is the standard industrial I-18LS version. The 78984 is the high velocity I-18TELS variant, which uses a different propeller and speed set.
What power does it require?
Standard 115 V AC, 60 Hz service at about 1.65 amps, with a 10 foot cord.
Can it run continuously?
Yes. The totally enclosed ball-bearing motor is built for continuous commercial and industrial duty rather than intermittent household use.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer with US-based support, and we stock the replacement parts and consumables that keep commercial cleaning equipment in service rather than in a corner. If you are not certain this is the right part for your machine, send us the model and serial number and our team will confirm the fit before you order.
