The Minuteman Phenom 18 is the wide-head version of Minuteman's commercial dual-motor upright, with an 18" cleaning path that covers more carpet on each stroke. It pairs a 1 HP vacuum motor rated at 104 CFM with a separate 1/4 HP motor that spins the brush roller at 5,000 RPM.
That wider head pays off in open offices, hallways, conference rooms and lobbies, where fewer passes mean faster rounds. It weighs about 17 lbs and carries its own 50' cord, stretch hose, telescoping wand, tools and Fibro filter.
Features
18" Wide Head
Covers more carpet per pass than a standard upright, for open rooms and long corridors.
Separate Vacuum and Brush Motors
The 1 HP vacuum motor delivers 104 CFM while a 1/4 HP motor turns the roller at 5,000 RPM.
Germ-Reducing Fibro Filter
Coated with nano crystals that target bacteria, viruses, fungi and mites; optional HEPA exhaust filter for sensitive areas.
Automatic Brush Shutoff
If the roller jams, the brush motor stops before the belt or motor is damaged.
Tool-Free Brush Change
Swap the roller without tools and set its height with a knob.
Above-Floor Cleaning
Telescoping wand, a 5' hose that expands 4:1 and on-board tools for stairs, edges and upholstery.
50' Power Cord
Quick-release cord wrap and strain relief for long runs between outlets.
Specifications
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Model: Phenom 18 (L18115)
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Cleaning Width: 18"
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Vacuum Motor: 1 HP (1,000 W)
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Brush Motor: 1/4 HP, 5,000 RPM
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Airflow: 104 CFM
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Filtration: Fibro filter standard; HEPA exhaust filter optional
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Dust Bag Volume: 1 gal
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Suction Hose: 5', expands 4:1
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Accessory Diameter: 1.5"
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Power Cord: 50', quick-release cord wrap
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Voltage: 115 V
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Noise Level: 68 dBA
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Application: Dry carpet
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Weight: 17 lbs without accessories
What's Included
- Minuteman Phenom 18 upright vacuum with 50' cord
- Disposable filter bag
- Fibro filter
- Telescoping wand, suction hose and on-board tool kit
- User manual
Setup & Placement
The shaft, suction hose and brush head ship unassembled. Push the shaft into the top of the vacuum until it locks, fit the suction hose at the top and the intake pipe at the bottom, then set the body on the brush head and slide the lock to CLOSE. Plug into a standard 115 V outlet.
Resources
Warranty & Shipping
Warranty. Covered by Minuteman's Commercial Limited Warranty for Phenom dual-motor upright vacuums: 2 years parts and 2 years labor. Wear items such as belts, cords, switches, hoses, rubber parts, brushes and electric motor components are not covered, and non-Minuteman replacement filters void the warranty. Claims go through Minuteman's factory-authorized service stations, for the original purchaser in the U.S. and Canada.
Shipping. Ships from the U.S.; larger machines travel by LTL freight truck.
Inspect on delivery. Check the carton and the machine when it arrives and note any damage on the delivery receipt before signing.
About Minuteman
Minuteman International is based in Pingree Grove, Illinois, and is a member of the Hako Group. It builds commercial floor care equipment: automatic scrubbers, sweepers, carpet extractors, floor machines and vacuums for schools, hospitals, offices, retail and warehouses.
The Phenom 15 and Phenom 18 share the same motors, cord, filter and tools and differ only in head width: the 15" head for rooms with furniture to work around, the 18" head for more open carpet. For large open areas, Minuteman builds the MPV-31 and 747 wide-area vacuums.
