Gardner Bender B2000 Series G-OLD Cyclone Bender User Manual
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NOTE: All operations referring to “toward the operator”
are viewed from the lifting handle end of
the bender frame.
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source .....................................120V 60 cycle AC
Pendant Control Circuit ......................12V DC
Motor ..................................................1 h.p. 100V 60 cycle DC
Weight ................................................345 lbs.
Height .................................................38 inches
Width ..................................................31 inches
Length.................................................45 inches
Circuit Breaker....................................15 Amp
Bend Capability ..................................
1
⁄
2
" - 2" IMC, EMT
Rigid Steel or
Rigid Aluminum
4.0 OPERATION
4.1 Bending
1
⁄
2
",
3
⁄
4
" and 1" IMC, EMT and
rigid conduit:
1.
Position the bender in a level dry area large enough to
permit loading and unloading various lengths of conduit.
Plug power cord into a 115 volt outlet. Position the frame,
either horizontally or vertically, by pulling the spring
loaded pin on the side of the bender frame. See Figure 1.
Figure 1. Vertical Position
2.
Identify the type (IMC, EMT or Rigid) and size conduit to
be bent.
3.
Locate the markings that indicate which grooves are used
for specific materials, and which grooves are used for
specific size conduit. See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Set Up
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the rollers and roller
housing, always place the roller housing against the
frame stop prior to rotating the shoe.
4.
Push the roller housing against the frame stop.
See Figure 2. Rotate the shoe to bring the required
grooves (EMT, IMC or Rigid) facing toward the operator.
To activate the shoe, hold the pendant toggle switch in
“Return” and press the override button until the zero light
goes out. The shoe will rotate and stop in the load
position. The zero light will come on.
5.
The upper urethane roller and support arm (Figure 3) is
used for bending
1
⁄
2
" through 1" conduit . One of the top
three shoe grooves will be used, depending on conduit
size.
Figure 3. Bending 1/2" - 1"
2
Support Arm
Positioning Pin
Upper Roller
Roller Housing
Frame Stop
Material Identifier
Frame Stop
Jaw
Bend Groove