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Read and understand this material before
operating or servicing this Bender. Failure to
understand how to safely operate and service
this unit may result in serious injury or death.
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions
that concern your personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE AWARE!
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or service this Bender. Failure to understand how to safely operate and
service this unit could result in serious injury or death. This unit should
only be operated and serviced by qualified personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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NEVER operate the bender in an explosive atmosphere.
NEVER operate the bender in wet or damp locations.
DO NOT expose the bender to rain.
ALWAYS use 120 VAC, 20 amp ground fault protected
receptacle for power supply that is properly installed and meets
all applicable electrical codes. See grounding instructions on
page 8.
ALWAYS inspect power cord before using bender.
Replace damaged or worn cords. DO NOT modify the plug
provided with the bender.
ALWAYS make sure the circuit breaker switch is in the “off”
position before plugging in. This will reduce the risk of
unintentional starting.
ALWAYS use 12-gauge extension cords that have three prong
grounding type plugs and three-hole receptacles that accept
the bender’s plug. DO NOT use an adapter.
NEVER use an extension cord longer than 100 feet. NEVER
use a damaged extension cord.
ALWAYS disconnect power to the bender before servicing or
changing shoes, attachments or supports, and when not in
use.
NEVER alter this equipment. Doing so will void the warranty
and could cause serious injury or death.
NEVER remove guards, they are installed for your protection.
ALWAYS check for damaged or worn parts. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from pinch points such
as bending shoes, rollers and conduit when bender is in use.
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Operator must ALWAYS face the front of the bender with the
bending degree scale visible and maintain a minimum of 3 feet
distance while the conduit is being bent. All other personnel
must remain out of the area while the bender is in operation.
If bending shoe will not turn, STOP unit and unplug before
checking for any obstructions.
DO NOT use bender or attachments to do a job for which
it was not designed.
ALWAYS keep the path of the bending conduit clear of
obstructions. Make sure all obstructions are clear of the bending
path BEFORE you bend the conduit.
NEVER stand on bender. Serious injury could occur if the bender
is tipped or if the bending shoe is unintentionally contacted.
ALWAYS wear approved safety glasses when servicing or
operating this bender.
ALWAYS wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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CAUTION
ALWAYS use appropriate shoe groove and roller support for
the type and size conduit to be bent.
ALWAYS keep conduit under control when unloading.
Some accessories and components exceed 50 lbs. and will
require more than one person to lift, transport and assemble.
DO NOT bend over 105°. Doing so will cause the hook on the
other side of the shoe to collide with the conduit.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe
distance from work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches
or by removing starter keys.
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SPECIFICATIONS – 747 OMNI BENDER
height 45
width 32
1
⁄4"
1
⁄2"
length 44"
weight 615 lbs (with shoes)
power
requirement 120 Vac 20 amp GFCI protected circuit
capacity
1
⁄2" thru 2" Rigid conduit
1
⁄2" thru 2" EMT conduit
1
⁄2" thru 2" IMC conduit
1
⁄2" thru 2" Rigid aluminum conduit
1
⁄2" thru 2" schedule 40 steel pipe
1
⁄2" thru 2" 40 mil PVC coated Rigid conduit —
(with optional shoe and roller support)
NOTE: The 747 Omni Bender is NOT to be used for bending any
conduit or steel pipe with wall thickness above schedule 40.
• Only two shoes needed to bend 1/2" to 2" Rigid, EMT and IMC conduit.
Optional shoe set bends 1/2" to 2" 40 mil PVC coated Rigid conduit.
• Proven electrical control system.
• Four large casters for ease in moving.
• Remote pendant with magnet.
• Fork pockets for easy lifting.
• Tilts for horizontal bending in a table top position.
• Quick squeeze adjustment for EMT, IMC and Rigid conduit support rollers.
• Adjustable bend angle limit switch for accurate repeat bends.
• Four leveling screws for stability and leveling when bending.
• Lockable storage box for accessories.
• Position locking screw to remove excess play in bender power unit.
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FEATURES – CONTINUED
BEND ANGLE
T
POSITION
L
BENDER
CASTERS
BOX
Front View
POSITIONING
PIN
OCKING
SCREW
SUPPORT
ROLLER
ENGAGEMENT
LEVER
LIMIT SWITCH
RETAINING PAWL
BUILT-IN 1-1/2" & 2"
EMT AND IMC SUPPOR
ROLLER ASSEMBLY
SQUEEZE
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
Rear View
MOBILE
CARRIAGE
POWER
UNIT
SPARE SHOE
RETAINER
LEVELING
SCREW
(4 PLACES)
SWIVEL
FORK
POCKETS
LOCKABLE
STORAGE
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
PLUGREC
EPTACL
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WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! Only connect the bender to a 20 amp GFCI
protected circuit. Do NOT modify the plug which is provided with the unit.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
This bender is intended for use on a circuit that has a receptacle that looks like
the one illustrated below. The bender has a grounding plug that looks like the
plug illustrated below.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The bender is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. Only connect the bender to a 20 amp GFCI protected receptacle
which is properly installed and grounded to meet all applicable electrical codes.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the
proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk
of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect
the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the bender is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the bender’s plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
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TRANSPORTING
WARNING
ALWAYS rotate the bender power unit into the horizontal position
before lifting, rolling or any type of transporting.
To rotate into the horizontal position:
1. Unscrew the position locking screw until it clears the bender power unit.
2. While holding the handle, pull the spring loaded positioning pin. Then use
the handle to rotate the bender power unit into the horizontal position.
3. The spring loaded positioning pin will snap into place when you reach the
horizontal position.
4. To remove excess play, tighten the position locking screw.
Positioning Pin
To roll:
Push and steer the 747 Omni
Bender by using the handle and
the bottom of the roller support
housing.
Position
Locking Screw
To lift:
Use the two fork pockets on
either side of the unit to lift
with a forklift.
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SET UP
Lock the two swivel casters when you reach the desired location.
To stablilize the bender:
Using a 1/2" socket, lower at least two of the leveling screws to hold the
bender in place.
To level the bender (if needed):
Lower the remaining two leveling screws and adjust as required.
The 747 Omni Bender has two bending positions – horizontal and vertical.
If desired, rotate the bender power unit into the vertical position:
1. Unscrew the position locking screw until it clears the bender power unit.
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SET UP – CONTINUED
2. While holding the handle with
one hand, pull the spring loaded
positioning pin (you may need
to slightly lift up on the handle
to relieve pressure on the
positioning pin).
7. Place the circuit breaker switch in
the “on” position.
3. While continuing to hold the
handle, rotate the bender power
unit into the vertical position.
4. The spring loaded positioning
pin will snap into place when you
reach the vertical position.
5. To remove excess play, tighten
the position locking screw.
6. Connect the power cord to a
20 amp, GFCI protected circuit.
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SHOE SET-UP
The 747 Omni Bender is equipped with everything needed to bend
1
⁄2" thru
2" EMT, IMC, Rigid steel and Rigid aluminum conduit. Also, 40 mil PVC
coated Rigid conduit can be bent with optional shoe and roller support.
1. Choose the shoe for the size conduit you will be bending. The 747 Omni
Bender has a four groove bending shoe for
Rigid conduit. The two groove shoe bends 1
1
⁄2" thru 11⁄4" EMT, IMC and
1
⁄2" and 2" EMT, IMC and
Rigid conduit.
If your chosen shoe is not on the front
nose of the bender, you must remove both
shoes and switch their positions.
NOTE: Both shoes are retained by spring
loaded pawls. Press down on the
spring loaded retainer pawls to
remove both shoes (see photo at
right).
2. Place the shoe you are not using onto the
spare shoe tube located on the rear of the bender.
3. Next, you must rotate the bend degree pointer for the size shoe you have
chosen to the minus ten degree (-10˚) position. To do this set the switch
on the pendant to the "UNLOAD" position. Then press the "JOG" button
and rotate the bend degree pointer that matches the size shoe you have
chosen until it is at the minus ten degree (-10˚) position. (See photos
below).
Pointer set for the
1
NOTE: Because the pointer will only activate the Bend Angle Limit Switch
and Stop Switch in the clockwise direction, be sure to rotate the
pointer in the counter-clockwise direction when positioning the
pointer.
⁄2"-11⁄4" shoePointer set for the 11⁄2"-2" shoe
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SHOE SET-UP – CONTINUED
The drive sprocket on the 747 Omni Bender has 2 large holes and 2 small
holes to accept the bending shoe drive studs. Therefore, each shoe will
mount in 2 positions. When mounting the shoes, align the large drive
studs with the large holes and the small studs with the small holes. (See
drawing below).
DRIVE STUDS
(2 LARGE AND 2 SMALL)
BENDING SHOE
4. Place the shoe on the bender so that the hook for the type conduit to
be bent is at approximately the 6 o'clock position.
Note that the bending shoe hooks are color coded. The blue hooks are
for Rigid and IMC conduit and the silver hooks are for EMT conduit.
NOTE: The bending shoe should be
pushed completely onto the
nose of the bender to allow the
retaining pawl to secure the
bending shoe.
NOTE: Photo shows the 1
1
⁄2" to 2"
shoe positioned to bend Rigid
or IMC Conduit.
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BEND ANGLE LIMIT SWITCH AND STOP SWITCH
The 747 Omni® Bender has an adjustable bend angle limit switch for easy
repeat bends. The bend angle limit switch will adjust from approximately
five degrees (5°) to one hundred and five degrees (105°).
1. To set the Bend Angle Limit Switch, slide to the desired degree of bend.
(See photo below).
Bend Angle
Limit Switch
NOTE: The pointers will only activate the bend angle limit switch when
operating in the clockwise (bending) direction.
CAUTION
DO NOT bend over 105°. Doing so will cause the hook on
the other side of the shoe to collide with the conduit.
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BEND ANGLE LIMIT SWITCH AND STOP SWITCH — CONTINUED
BEND ANGLE
Pointer
Bend Angle
Limit Switch
2. When the pointer reaches the Bend Angle Limit Switch, the bender
will stop.
3. If you do not want to use the Bend Angle Limit Switch, before
bending, slide it clockwise as far as possible (about 105°).
4. An internal stop switch is provided to help avoid damage to the shoe
hook and roller assembly.
NOTE: The stop switch
noted in #4 above is located
behind the face plate and
main sprocket of the bender
and is designed to stop the
bender shoe from turning
if the pointer does not
activate the Bend Angle
Limit Switch, thus avoiding
damage to the shoe hook
and roller assembly.
LIMIT SWITCH
NOTE: If the stop switch activates and
stops the bending shoe from turning in
the bend direction, change the Bend/
Unload switch to the Unload position and
press jog button to turn the shoe in the
counter-clockwise direction.
NOTE: If the pointer passes the Bend Angle
Limit Switch in the bending direction
and does not stop, see page 26 for
troubleshooting instructions.
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SUPPORT ROLLER RETURN SPRING
In addition to the stop switch that is provided to help avoid damage to the
shoe hook and built-in support roller assembly, the 747 Omni™ Bender has
a return spring installed on the built-in support roller assembly (See Figure
A1). The return spring is designed to return the support rollers to the down
position (See Figure A2) after a bend is completed. Returning the support
roller assembly to the down position after a bend will help prevent the bender
shoe hooks from contacting the rollers when the rollers are not in use.
Support roller assembly shown
in raised (bending) position
Figure A1Figure A2
Return Spring
Support roller assembly
shown in down position
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1
⁄2" TO 11⁄4" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – EMT, IMC AND RIGID
1. Select and mount the
1
⁄2" to 11⁄4" shoe as described in the shoe set-up
section on pages 12 and 13.
2. Next, install the
1
⁄2" thru 11⁄4" pin-on roller support (see photo below).
1
⁄2" thru 11⁄4" EMT, IMC and
Rigid conduit all use the pinon 4 roller support.
(Part #747-972)
Attach the pin-on roller support as shown below:
PIN ON
ROLLER
SUPPORT
PIN
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1
-10°
⁄2" TO 11⁄4" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – EMT, IMC AND RIGID
— CONTINUED
3. Next, mark conduit to desired length. Note that a minimum of 2" from the
end of the conduit to the front edge of the hook is required to eliminate
flattening the end of the conduit. See figure below.
NOTE: Stub-up and offset information can be found on pages 27-30 in this
manual or on the bending instruction decal on top of each bender.
4. Rotate the bending shoe so that the bend degree pointer is at the minus
ten degree (-10˚) position as shown in the figure below.
5. Place conduit into the bender. The conduit should slide over the roller
support, through the shoe groove and into the hook. The bending mark
should be at the front (outside) edge of the hook. See figure below.
0°
2"
minimum
BENDING MARK
HOOK
PIN ON ROLLER SUPPORT
6. After consulting the springback chart (found on page 28 in this manual or
on the bender instruction decal on the top of each bender), slide the bend
angle limit switch to the desired degree. NOTE: If you do not want to use
the bend angle limit switch, slide it clockwise as far as possible (about
105°). See pages 14 and 15 for bend angle limit switch information.
7. Place the pendant switch in the “BEND” position. Press the “JOG”
button and advance the bender shoe. Be sure to check the alignment of
the bending mark as the rotating shoe locks the conduit into position.
Advance the bender shoe to desired degree of bend. When the bend
degree pointer reaches the bend angle limit switch, the bender will stop.
8. To release the conduit, place the pendant switch in the “UNLOAD”
position. Press the “JOG” button and reverse the shoe far enough to
release the conduit. The conduit can now be removed.
WARNING
The conduit should be under control when unloading.
Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
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1½" AND 2" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – EMT, IMC AND RIGID
1. Select and mount the 1
1
⁄2" to 2" shoe as described in the shoe set-up
section on pages 12 and 13.
2. Next, install the 1
1
⁄2" and 2" pin-on roller support (see photo below).
1
1
⁄2" and 2" EMT and IMC
use the pin-on urethane
roller support and the built-in
support roller system.
(Part #747-33)
Attach the pin-on roller support as shown below:
PIN ON
ROLLER
SUPPORT
PIN
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1½" AND 2" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – EMT, IMC AND RIGID
-10°
MARK
— CONTINUED
3. Rotate the bending shoe so that the bend degree pointer is at the minus
ten degree (-10˚) position as shown in the figure below.
4. Mark conduit to desired length. Note that a minimum of 2" from the
end of the conduit to the front edge of the hook is required to eliminate
flattening the end of the conduit. See figure below.
NOTE: Stub-up and offset information can be found on pages 27-30 in this
manual or on the bending instruction decal on top of each bender.
5. Place conduit into the bender. The conduit should slide over the roller
support, through the shoe groove and into the hook. The bending mark
should be at the front (outside) edge of the hook. See figure below.
0°
2"
minimum
HOOK
PIN ON
BENDING
ROLLER
6. After consulting the springback chart (found on page 28 in this manual or on
the bender instruction decal on the top of each bender), slide the bend angle
limit switch to the desired degree. See pages 14 and 15 for instructions on
the Bend Angle Limit Switch.
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1½" AND 2" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – EMT, IMC AND RIGID
SE
1
DO NO
T
— CONTINUED
7. Push the support roller lever to lift rollers. Rotate the rollers on the builtin support roller assembly to the type conduit to be bent. NOTE: the
support rollers are labeled “EMT” and “R/I” for identification.
NOTE: R/I indicates Rigid and IMC conduits.
CAUTION
Be aware of pinch points when rotating the rollers into
position. Always wear gloves.
8. The built-in support roller assembly has a squeeze adjustment feature.
Recommended starting points for the type and size conduit you are
bending are shown below.
Beginning squeeze adjustment settings
T HERE FOR
1
"-2"
2
/
RIGID CONDUIT
T ADJUST
START HERE FOR 1
1
/
EMT AND IMC CONDUI
ADJUST AS NEEDED
"-2"
2
NOTE: For additional squeeze adjustment information, refer to item #14 on
page 23.
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1½" AND 2" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – EMT, IMC AND RIGID
— CONTINUED
9. Set the pendant switch to the "Bend" position.
10. Using the support roller lever, engage the support rollers against the
conduit.
In the vertical position, use foot
pressure to engage the rollers.
In the horizontal position, engage
the rollers with hand pressure.
11. Keep pressure on the support roller lever and press the "Jog" button on
the pendant. The conduit should pull the support roller arm against the
stop (see photo below). As you continue to bend, pressure can then be
removed from the support roller lever.
Support
Roller Arm
Stop
NOTE: If the support rollers will not pull against the stop, the squeeze
adjustment is set too tight. Pull the ring on the squeeze adjustment pin
and rotate the arm clockwise to the next hole. This will REDUCE the
squeeze on the conduit.
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1½" AND 2" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – EMT, IMC AND RIGID
REDUCE
INCREASE
— CONTINUED
12. Advance the bender shoe to desired degree of bend. When the bend
degree pointer reaches the bend angle limit switch, the bender will stop.
13. After bending, release the conduit by placing the pendant switch in the
“UNLOAD” position. Press the “JOG” button and reverse the shoe. The
support rollers should drop, allowing removal of the conduit.
WARNING
The conduit should be under control when unloading.
Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
14. After removal of the conduit, inspect it for wrinkling or excessive side
marks.
For EMT and IMC conduit:
• If side marking of the conduit occurs on EMT or IMC conduit, the
squeeze adjustment is set too tight. Pull the ring on the squeeze
adjustment pin and rotate the arm clockwise to the next hole. This will
REDUCE the squeeze on the conduit.
• If the EMT or IMC conduit wrinkles when bending, the squeeze
adjustment is set too loose. Pull the ring on the squeeze adjustment
pin and rotate the arm counter-clockwise to the next hole. This will
INCREASE the squeeze on the conduit.
For Rigid conduit:
Always set the squeeze adjustment for Rigid conduit in the lightest
squeeze (9 o'clock position). DO NOT ADJUST.
SQUEEZE
SQUEEZE
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½" TO 2" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – PVC COATED RIGID
1. Select and mount the optional 1/2" to 2" PVC Coated Rigid bending shoe
(Part #2-3200-7) as described in the shoe set-up section on pages 12 and
13.
NOTE: The optional PVC Coated Rigid bending shoe (Part #2-3200-7) is a
single shoe that will bend the full range of PVC Coated Rigid conduit from
1/2" to 2".
2. Next, install the 1/2" thru 2" pin-on roller support (Part #2-4300-7) as
shown below.
1/2" thru 2" PVC Coated
Rigid conduit uses
the pin-on roller support
(Part #2-4300-7)
Attach the pin-on roller support as shown below:
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1
⁄2" TO 2" BENDING INSTRUCTIONS – PVC COATED RIGID —
CONTINUED
3. Next, mark conduit to desired length. Note that a minimum of 2" from the
end of the conduit to the front edge of the hook is required to eliminate
flattening the end of the conduit. See figure below.
NOTE: Stub-up and offset information can be found on pages 27-30 in this
manual or on the bending instruction decal on top of each bender.
4. Rotate the bending shoe so that the bend degree pointer for the size
range of conduit that you are bending is at the minus ten degree (-10˚)
position as shown in the figure below.
5. Place conduit into the bender. The conduit should slide over the roller
support, through the shoe groove and into the hook. The bending mark
should be at the front (outside) edge of the hook. See figure below.
6. After consulting the springback chart (found on page 28 in this manual or
on the bender instruction decal on the top of each bender), slide the bend
angle limit switch to the desired degree. NOTE: If you do not want to use
the bend angle limit switch, slide it clockwise as far as possible (about
105°). See pages 14 and 15 for bend angle limit switch information.
7. Place the pendant switch in the “BEND” position. Press the “JOG”
button and advance the bender shoe. Be sure to check the alignment of
the bending mark as the rotating shoe locks the conduit into position.
Advance the bender shoe to desired degree of bend. When the bend
degree pointer reaches the bend angle limit switch, the bender will stop.
8. To release the conduit, place the pendant switch in the “UNLOAD”
position. Press the “JOG” button and reverse the shoe far enough to
release the conduit. The conduit can now be removed.
The conduit should be under control when unloading.
Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
WARNING
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BEND DEGREE POINTER ADJUSTMENT
POINTER
ADJUSTING
BOLTS
SOCKE
Bend degree pointer may be
adjusted as follows:
1. Remove the bending shoe located
on the front of the bender by
pressing down on the spring
loaded retainer pawl and
sliding the shoe off the
nose tube.
2. Loosen the two bolts
holding the pointer.
3. Move the pointer as
desired.
4. Re-tighten the
two bolts.
BEND DEGREE POINTER – GAP ADJUSTMENT
MAGNET
T SCREW
The magnets mounted on the pointer should not need any adjustments. The
magnets and the bend angle limit switch should never touch, and can operate
with as much as a 1/2" gap. If the pointer gets bent further than 1/2" from the
bend angle limit switch, the pointer will need to be replaced.
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STUB-UP BENDING INFORMATION
To locate bending marks and springback of 15, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degree
bends for a desired stub:
1. Check Springback Chart A, B, or C or C1 for deduct length (See page 28).
Note that minimum stub length is deduct length plus 2".
2. Measure and mark desired stub length on conduit (stub length mark).
Subtract “Deduct Length" from this mark and make a second mark
(bending mark). See Fig 27a and 27b. Place bending mark at front edge
of shoe hook. See Figure 27c. Check Springback Chart A, B, or C or C1 for
springback of desired degree of bend (See page 28). Bender should be
advanced to this degree to obtain desired degree of bend.
Figure 27a
Figure 27b
LENGTH
BENDING
MARK
STUB
STUB
LENGTH
DEDUCT
LENGTH
STUB
LENGTH
MARK
Figure 27c
PLACE BENDING MARK
IN LINE WITH FRONT
EDGE OF BENDING HOOK
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SPRINGBACK CHARTS
Chart A – RIGID Conduit/Schedule 40 Pipe
Conduit
Size
1/2"
3/4"
Deduct
Length
1
7
⁄2"
1
⁄4"
9
1"11"1833506595
1
⁄4"13 5⁄8"
1
1
⁄2"15 3⁄8"
1
2"
Conduit
Size
1/2"
3/4"
7
16
Deduct
Length
1
7
⁄2"
1
⁄4"
9
1"11"1934506597
1
⁄4"13 5⁄8"
1
1
⁄2"14 7⁄8"
1
2"
16
1
————————— Springback —————————
15˚30˚45˚60˚90˚
1834496595
1733486292
1530456393
2036516595
⁄8"
1833496694
Chart B – EMT Conduit
————————— Springback —————————
15˚30˚45˚60˚90˚
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1934506597
1933506595
1732496393
⁄8"
1733486495
Chart C – IMC Conduit
Conduit
Size
1/2"
Deduct
Length
1
7
⁄2"
3/4"92036486698
1"11"2035526799
1
⁄4"13 5⁄8"
1
1
⁄2"14 7⁄8"
1
2"
16
1
————————— Springback —————————
15˚30˚45˚60˚90˚
22385469100
1833496595
2035516698
⁄4"
1935516697
Chart C1 – PVC Coated Rigid Conduit
Conduit
Size
1/2"
Deduct
Length
1
7
⁄2"
3/4"91531466293
1"11"1632476394
1
⁄4"13 5⁄8"
1
1
⁄2"14 7⁄8"
1
2"
16
1
————————— Springback —————————
15˚30˚45˚60˚90˚
1631476293
1530466192
1833496495
⁄8"
1934506596
NOTE: Springback figures are approximate.
Minimum Stub Length = Deduct Length plus 2"
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Page 29
OFFSET BENDING INFORMATION AND CHARTS
To locate bending marks for a desired offset:
1. Measure distance from end of conduit to start of bend and mark conduit.
(Mark 1) See Figure 29a
2. Refer to chart E (page 30) for measurement “X" and deduct this distance
from Mark 1 and place Mark 2 on conduit. See Figure 29b.
3. Refer to chart D (page 30) for center-to-center distance between marks.
Measure this distance from Mark 2 and place Mark 3 on conduit.
See Figure 29b.
4. Layout of bends is now complete. Next, place Mark 2 in line with front
edge of shoe hook, then check springback chart (page 28) and make first
bend. See Figure 29c.
5. Rotate conduit 180 degrees. Place Mark 3 in line with front edge of shoe
hook, then check springback chart (page 28) and complete second bend.
Figure 29a
END OF CONDUIT
TO START OF BEND
Figure 29b
Figure 29c
OFFSET
HEIGHT
MARK NO. 2
PLACE BENDING MARK
IN LINE WITH FRONT
EDGE OF BENDING HOOK
DEDUCT
LENGTH
MARK NO. 1 MARK NO. 3
CENTER TO CENTER
LENGTH
ANGLE
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Page 30
OFFSET BENDING INFORMATION AND CHARTS
CHART D
continued
CENTER
TO
CENTER
7-3/4"
15-7/16"
23-3/16"
30-7/8"
38-5/8"
46-3/8"
54-1/16"
61-13/16"
69-9/16"
77-1/4"
2"
MAX
CONDUIT
SIZE
3/4"
OFFSET
HEIGHT
4"
1-1/2"
6"
2"
8"
2"
10"
2"
12"
2"
14"
2"
16"
2"
18"
2"
20"
2"
22"
FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE
2"
85"
MAX
CONDUIT
SIZE
3/4"
1"
1-1/2"
2"
2"
2"
2"
2"
2"
2"
30°45°15°
CENTER
TO
CENTER
7-5/16"
11-15/16"
15-15/16"
19-15/16"
23-15/16"
27-15/16"
31-15/16"
35-15/16"
39-15/16"
43-15/16"
MAX
CONDUIT
SIZE
1/2"
1"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2"
2"
2"
2"
2"
CENTER
TO
CENTER
8-5/16"
11-1/16"
13-13/16"
16-5/8"
19-7/16"
22-1/4"
25-1/16"
27-15/16"
30-3/4"
TO LOCATE THE CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE OF OFFSET
BENDING MARKS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN CHART D, USE THE
FOLLOWING MULTIPLIERS: MULTIPLY THE HEIGHT OF THE OFFSET
DESIRED BY 3.86 ON 15° BENDS, 2 ON 30° BENDS, AND 1.4 ON 45° BENDS.
CHART E
CONDUIT SIZE
"X"
1/2"
2-1/2 3-1/16 3-1/16
3/4"
30
1"
1-1/4"
4
1-1/2"
4-3/4 4-3/4
2"
Page 31
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
ALWAYS disconnect power supply before removing any guards or covers and
before servicing this bender. Failure to do so ma
y
result in serious injury or deat
h
ARNIN
G
1. The Gear Box is filled with oil at the factory and should not require periodic
flushing. If the Gear Box is opened for repair, flush by filling the unit with
an AGMA #7 oil. Next, run the unit with no load for 3 minutes. Then, drain
and refill the unit with 28 fluid ounces of an AGMA #7 oil such as the ones
listed below.
Amoco – Amoco Worm Gear Oil
Chevron – Cylinder Oil 460X
Exxon – CYLESSTIC TK460
Mobil – 600 W Cylinder Oil
Shell – Sun Gear Oil 7C
2. To inspect FRONT #60 chain tension:
• Remove face plate.
• To adjust, loosen hex screw with
toward chain as shown until chain moves no more than a total of
See Figure 31 below.
• Grease chain periodically with a good quality MP grease.
HEX SCREW
CHAIN TENSIONER
ROTATE CHAIN
TENSIONER UPWARD
TO TIGHTEN CHAIN
3
⁄4" wrench and rotate chain tensioner
1
⁄4".
Figure 31
31
1/4" MAX
Page 32
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS — CONTINUED
3. To inspect REAR #40 chain tension:
• Check chain tension after an initial break-in period of 2 - 3 hours of
use and tighten per the instructions below. See Figure 32.
Thereafter, inspect monthly.
• Remove the chain guard by taking out the 2 mounting screws.
• Loosen 8 bolts ( 4 on top and 4 on bottom ) that hold the gear box
in position.
• To tighten chain, move the gear box to the left and re-tighten bolts.
• For correct tension, chain should deflect approximately
NOTE: Be sure to keep the gear box and motor in line with the bender.
• Grease chain periodically with a good quality MP grease.
4 BOLTS TOP AND
4 BOLTS BOTTOM
1
⁄8".
GEARBOX
Access to the gearbox sprocket
is possible by removing access
door as shown.
Figure 32
CHAIN GUARD
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Page 33
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS — CONTINUED
4. Bend Angle Limit Switch Adjustment:
If the Bend Angle Limit Switch becomes too loose or too tight, the
spring tension can be adjusted as follows:
• Disconnect power to the bender.
• To access the Bend Angle Limit Switch, remove the 14 screws that
hold the face plate onto the bender frame.
• To adjust the spring pressure, loosen or tighten the 2 hex nuts
(Item #125).
• Check the tension by sliding the Bend Angle Limit Switch in the slot.
• Reinstall the face plate.
5. Roller Supports:
• We recommend lubrication of the built-in support roller system
rollers and roller support unit rollers every 6 months. Use a good
quality MP grease. A grease fitting is provided for the roller support
cam shaft (see item #91, page 40).
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Page 34
TROUBLESHOOTING
ALWAYS disconnect power supply before removing any guards or covers and
before servicing this bender. Failure to do so ma
y
result in serious injury or death
.
ARNIN
G
ProblemCauseDiagnosisCure
1. Bender will not
operate
2. No power at
bender
3. Power to bender
but will not
operate
4. Motor runs but
will not bend
Power sourceCheck for voltage at power
source
Bad power cordOhm cord for
broken wire
Circuit break /
power switch in
the off position
Fuse blownOhm circuit for shortReplace
Control Transformer
bad
Contactor badCheck contacts and ohm
Bridge rectifier badCheck with ohm meterReplace
Switch badCheck with ohm meterReplace
Motor badCheck brushes and ohm for
Chain from gear box
to jack shaft broken
Check power on load side
of breaker to neutral with
volt meter
Check voltage in and out,
if input but no output
coil for open circuit
open or short armature
Remove cover and visually
check for broken parts
If power is on,
go to (#3)
Replace cord
Turn circuit
breaker on. If on,
go to the next
step.
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Bad gear boxMotor running but
Chain from jack shaft
to shoe sprocket
broken
Key between motor
and gear box missing
5. Bender operates
in one direction
only
6. Contactors chatterLow power to benderCheck with amp meterDo not use
Bad FWD / REV
switch
Bad pendant cordOhm for broken wireReplace
Bad contactorCheck contact and ohm for
no output through gear
box
Remove cover and visually
check for broken parts
Remove motor from gear
box
Ohm switch for open
contact or shorted contacts
open circuit
34
Replace
Replace
Replace key
Replace
Replace
long drop cords
Page 35
TROUBLESHOOTING — CONTINUED
ProblemCauseDiagnosisCure
7. Pointer passes
bend angle
limit switch in
the clockwise
direction.
Magnet damaged,
missing or greater
than 1/2" from bend
angle limit switch
Bend angle limit
switch malfunction
Visual checkReplace the
magnet(s) or the
pointer
Magnet is installed
and within 1/2" of bend
angle limit switch