In a hospital wing, a school after hours or a class-A office floor, two things decide whether a vacuum belongs there: how much of what it picks up stays picked up, and how many square feet one operator can cover per hour. The Sandia HEPA Raven 20-3001 is built for both. It is a 10-quart backpack vacuum with a 1340 watt, 1.5 HP single-stage motor and full HEPA filtration - a HEPA bag plus a HEPA motor filter - so fine dust and allergens are captured rather than exhausted back into the room.
The productivity argument for a backpack is simple: the machine rides on the operator's back instead of being dragged behind them, so there is no upright to steer around furniture and no cord to reposition every few feet. Combined with high CFM airflow, the Raven picks up soil noticeably faster than a traditional upright over the same area. A disposable heavy-duty paper micro-bag inside a washable cloth shakeout bag keeps the capture chain sealed from floor to disposal.
Sandia designed the harness for people who wear it for hours: a cushioned back-pad shaped to the curve of the operator's back, plus a shoulder and waist belt arrangement that moves the load onto the hips. Two lever latches lock the lid to the body, and a static-dissipating hose threads into the lid so it can be run right- or left-handed. Swapping the interchangeable lid converts the unit into a blower. The motor is quiet enough for occupied spaces, and the 50 foot safety cord covers a long run from a single outlet. The 5-piece standard tool kit is included.
Built for
- Hospitals, clinics and other high-filtration environments
- Schools, universities and daycare facilities
- Offices, hotels and conference space cleaned during or near occupancy
- Building service contractors measured on square feet per hour
- Crews vacuuming carpet, hard floors and upholstery on the same route
Use cases
- High-filtration cleaning in occupied buildings - HEPA bag plus HEPA motor filter means the exhaust air leaves cleaner than what an ordinary vacuum puts back into the room.
- Large open floor plans - a backpack with a 50 foot cord covers ground far faster than an upright that has to be steered and re-plugged.
- Congested spaces with fixed furniture - classrooms, auditoriums, waiting rooms and rows of seating where an upright cannot get between legs.
- Mixed-surface routes - carpet, hard floor and upholstery with the included 5-piece tool kit.
- Blower duty - swap the interchangeable lid to clear entryways, walks and mechanical rooms.
Specifications
- Capacity: 10 quart
- Motor: 1340 watts, 1.5 HP, 1-stage
- Airflow: 110 CFM
- Filtration: HEPA, including HEPA bag and HEPA motor filter
- Bag system: disposable heavy-duty paper micro-bag inside a washable cloth shakeout bag
- Height: 23 inches; weight 10 lbs
- Harness: ergonomic cushioned backrest with shoulder and waist belt
- Hose: static-dissipating, threads into lid, right- or left-hand use
- Lid: 2 lever-style latches; interchangeable lid converts to blower
- Cord: 50 foot safety power cord
- Included: 5-piece standard tool kit
- Part number: 20-3001
Frequently asked questions
How is the HEPA Raven different from the Super Raven?
The HEPA Raven 20-3001 adds full HEPA filtration - a HEPA bag and a HEPA motor filter - for environments that require the highest filtration. The Super Raven shares the same 10-quart body and motor class but uses standard filtration.
Is a backpack vacuum really faster than an upright?
Over open and congested floor area, yes. The operator is not steering a machine or stopping to reposition it around furniture, and high CFM airflow picks up soil in fewer passes. Most crews see the biggest gain in rooms full of fixed furniture.
Is it comfortable to wear for a full shift?
That is what the harness is designed for. The unit weighs about 10 lbs, the cushioned back-pad follows the curve of the back, and the shoulder and waist belt shift load onto the hips. Fit the waist belt snugly - most complaints about backpack comfort trace to a belt carried too loose or too high.
Can I run the hose on my left side?
Yes. The static-dissipating hose threads into the lid and can be set up for right- or left-handed vacuuming.
Does it really convert to a blower?
Yes, by swapping the interchangeable lid. It is a useful second job for entryways, sidewalks and mechanical rooms without buying a separate machine.
What tools come with it?
A 5-piece standard tool kit is included for carpet, hard floor and upholstery work.
How loud is it in an occupied office?
It uses a quiet motor intended for noise-sensitive areas - typically in the high 60 dB range - which is why backpacks are common for day cleaning in offices and schools.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for this line, with US-based support staff who work with these machines every day. If you are not certain this is the right part or size for your equipment, contact us before you order and we will confirm compatibility against your model number.