Tapco PRO14, PRO19 Operating Instructions Manual

PRO Brake

Operating Instructions

Tapco Products Company

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PRO Brake System

PRO™ Cut Off Gauge

Simpliﬁes cutting.

PRO™ Cut-Off

Quickly, safely, and easily makes factory quality cuts in coil stock, sheet metal, and vinyl siding right on your Brake.

Brake Buddy™

Instant roll forming tool.

Snap Stand™

Heavy Duty Transportable Support; sets up in seconds.

Side-Winder™

Works in tandem with all PRO Series Brakes.

Wheel Kit

Allows for easy transport of Snap Stand.

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Includes molded case.

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PRO Accessories

PROTM Cut-Off

Quickly, safely, and easily makes factory quality cuts in coil stock, sheet metal, and vinyl right on your Port-O-Bender.

• Produces straight, square cuts. Reduces scrap and eliminates kniﬁng damage to costly bending hinges.

• Lightweight aluminum construction built to last.

• Hardened and captured tool steel cutting knives for safety and durability.

• Eliminates use of dangerous utility knives and open blades.

• For use with all PRO Series’ Port-O-Benders (1995 and after).

• Molded carrying case protects tool when not in use.

Saves time and labor in scoring and breaking off material.

Side-Winder

TM

Works in tandem with PRO Series Port-O-Benders to prevent coil damage.

• Allows you to feed coil directly into the jaws of your

PRO Brake. Eliminates the need for a separate layout table.

Decreases damage from handling coil stock.

• Clamping bar speeds up production, helps decrease waste.

• Attaches in seconds to the end of the PRO series Port-OBender. (modiﬁcation may be needed to use unit on heavy duty and MAX-I-MUM units)

• Holds up to 24" (61,0 cm) wide coil. Weighs only 24 lbs. (10,7 kg)

• Installs in seconds.

Snap Stand

TM

Heavy Duty Transportable Support for all PRO Series Brakes and ProTrax™ Multi-Angle Saw Table.

• Works in conjunction with any portable siding brake.

• Variable height adjustment.

• Brake easily snaps and locks in place.

• Folds ﬂat for easy storage.

• Durable aluminum for long life.

• Sets up in seconds.

Keeps the coil at your side where you need it!

Optional Wheel Kit

• Allows for easy transport of Snap Stand

• Easy to attach

• 10" Pneumatic tires

• Steel hub

Brick Mold Rollers

Fascia Rollers

Brake Buddy

™

Instant roll forming tool for portable brakes.

• Quickly and easily forms brick mold trim and decorative ribs in .019 aluminum, PVC coated aluminum, and vinyl coated trim coil.

• Utilizes the edge of the material itself as a guide while the rib spacing is adjustable. Two different sets of rollers included.

• Enables you to offer added style and individuality to all your jobs.

• Includes molded carrying case.

• Optional Diamond Roller.

Simply turn adjustment handle until roller is at desired position for multiple ribs.

Includes molded

storage case.

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Setting Up Your PRO Brake

Hemming Handle Installation

Hemming

Handle

Plug

Locking Handle

The Hemming Handle Assembly includes: (1) Hemming Han-dle, (2) Handle Plugs, (2) Faspins, (2) Hex Bolts.

Faspin

Hex Bolt

Insert Hex Bolt through Locking Handle of your Port-O -Bender and into base of Hemming Handle as indicated using the 3/8” Hex Bolts provided. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. Repeat for other side.

Lifting/Bending Handle Installation

Moving Hinge

Lock Nut

T-Handle

Hex Key

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Handle Plug

Faspin

Attach the Hemming Handle over the Handle Plugs and secure them with Faspins. Now tighten the 3/8” Hex Bolts with a 9/16” wrench. Handle can be detached from now on by simply removing the Faspins.

Lifting/ Bending Handle

Remove the combination Lifting/Bending Handles from each end of the PortO - Bender by removing the Faspins as shown.

Insert Handle Assembly into hole in bottom of Moving Hinge. Align hole in hinge with Handle Plug and insert screw using T-Handle Hex Key as shown. Secure with 1/4-20 Lock Nut.

Hinge Clip Installation

The Hinge Clip keeps the Moving Hinge in position for ease of aligning material. It can also prevent rippling of the coil during cut off operations.

To install Hinge Clip, locate predrilled hole on bottom center of Moving Hinge. Align holes in Clip and Hinge as shown and insert Phillips head screw provided. Note:

You must use hinge clip when using Pro Cut-Off.

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Repeat for other handle(s). To remove handles, simply release Faspins. Always use more than one handle when bending.

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Using Your PRO Brake

Basic Hemming and Folding

Insert the material you wish to hem into

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your Port-O-Bender.

Remove the material from the

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Port-O-Bender.

Care and Maintenance of your Port-O-Bender

Your Tapco Port-O-Bender® is virtually maintenance free and will provide you with years of reliable and trouble-free performance, however, there are a few basic necessities required to keep your Port-O-Bender® like new.

Close and lock Bender on the

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material.

HEMMING POCKET

Material

Hemming

Pocket

Moving

Hinge

Position the bent edge of the material

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in the Hemming Pocket on top of the Anvil.

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1. Clean the clamping surfaces each day before using. Use only clean shop towels

that are free of dirt, oil and metal chips.

2. Do not use your bender around your saw table as the cuttings may get in

between clamping surfaces and cause excessive wear or material scratching. Brush away any cuttings or ﬁlings that accumulate.

Transport your Port-O-Bender® in the unlocked position. You may transport it in

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the locked position if you clamp a piece of cardboard or vinyl siding between the clamping surfaces.

4. If your material is getting scratched, examine the Stainless Bending Edge, Base

Hinge and Moving Hinge for roughness or burrs. Remove burrs with emery cloth or replace excessively worn parts. Optional Pro Cut-Off will help eliminate excessive wear to costly bending edge.

Bend as far as you can go.

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Lift the Bending Handles and com-

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press the bend for a completed hem.

Capacities

PRO 14/19 Bending Capacities

• Up to .030 soft aluminum

• Up to 28 ga. galvanized steel

• Up to 16 oz. copper sheet & coil

PRO 14 HD Bending Capacities

• Up to .040 soft aluminum

• Up to 26 ga.* galvanized steel

• Up to 20 oz. copper sheet & coil

MAX-I-MUM II commercial model Port-O-Benders

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are available to bend up to 20 ga. galvanized steel.

Use a lightweight spray oil along the moving pivot hinge after every

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40 hours of use.

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Snap Stand Set-Up

STEP 1

To open each Leg Set, push in the snap button and move each leg outward to the working position. Figure 1A below shows the leg set as shipped while Figure 1B shows the leg set open (working position). Make sure that the snap button pops up to lock each leg.

Snap Button locations

Figure 1A

STEP 2

Attach the Cross Braces to the Leg Sets. With the snap button of the Leg Set pointing to the outside, snap the Cross Braces into position. See Figures 2A and 2B below.

when legs are closed.

Figure 2A

Attaching Optional Wheel Kit

Use one of these positions to stop the stand from rolling.

Figure 1B

Figure 2B

Snap Button locations when legs are open.

Note: Be sure the C-shape of the Cross Brace is mating the leg as shown in Figure 2C below.

Figure 2C

STEP 3

To remove the wheel assembly, tap the bracket downward with a hammer to disengage.

STEP 1

Insert the wheel assembly into the leg of the Snap Stand as shown in the ﬁgure above. Tap the bracket with a hammer to wedge it tightly into the leg. Repeat this process for the other leg.

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STEP 2

To prohibit the stand from rolling on the wheels, lock the leg extensions into one of the bottom two locking positions. See ﬁgure above. If the leg extensions are in one of the other 3 positions, the wheels are in contact with the ground and are free to roll.

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Installing Brake on Snap Stand

STEP 1

Using the 1/4-20 bolts and lock washers provided, fasten the brake mounts to the Leg Set. Depending on which brake you’re using, choose the correct holes as shown in the ﬁgure at right.

PRO 14

snap buttons are toward working side of brake

Figure 2

STEP 2

The snap buttons will be towards the working side of the brake. Repeat Step 1 for the other Leg Set. Be sure both ends of the Snap Stand are going the same direction (with the snap buttons on the same side). See Figure 2 above.

PRO 19 & MAXI-MUM II

Back Rail clearing adaptor hook

Figure 3A

STEP 3

Place the brake on the assembled Snap Stand with the Back Rail of the brake clearing the adaptor hook as shown in Figures 3A and 3B above.

PRO 14

Figure 3B

Figure 3C

The snap button will be covered by the ﬁxed hinge of the brake as in Figure 3C above.

Button pops up when brake is fully seated

Figure 4

STEP 4

Push the brake ﬁrmly rearward into the adaptor hooks. The snap buttons by the front clips will pop up and secure the brake on the Snap Stand. See Figure 4 above. The brake is now ready for use.

Removing the Brake:

1. Removing the brake from the Snap Stand is essentially the opposite of attaching it to the stand.

2. Lifting the Moving Hinge, depress the snap button and pull the brake forward far enough to hold each snap button down.

3. Be sure the box rail is out of the Rear Clip. The brake can now be removed from the stand.

4. Reverse Steps 2 and 1 to disassemble the stand for transport.

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NOTE: UP & DOWN refers to the clad,

Common Shapes

painted or FINISH SIDE of the material as it is placed into the Bender.

1. All Purpose Sill Trim

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2. Fascia Trim

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7. Counter Flashing

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3. One Piece Sofﬁt Mitre 8. Brick Frieze

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4. Rake Trim with “J” Channel

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9. “F” Channel/Inside Corner

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10. Window or Door Casing with “J” Channel

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Item # 13043

T3227-LS 4/04

(not shown)

Hemming Handle Plugs (2)

3/8–16 x2 1/4" Bolt (2)

10 pins, 20 keepers

(plugs, nuts, & bolts) 2 ea.

1/4–20 x 2 1/2" Bolt (5)

1/4–20 Nulok Nut (5)

3 Roller Spring

Pan HD Screw

Coupling Nut Kit (2)

1/4–20 x 3/4" Screw (2)

Item # Description

3/8–16 x2 1/4" Bolt (2)

Item # Description