Gardner Bender B2000 Series G-OLD Cyclone Bender - Manual (Page 3)

RPS-0147 06/01 Effective for models with serial numbers beginning with "G".
Instruction Sheet
B2000 Cyclone ® Bender
IMPORTANT RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. If shipping damage is found, notify carrier at once. Shipping damage is NOT
covered by warranty. The carrier is responsible for all repair and replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.
SAFETY ISSUES
IMPORTANT – USER SAFETY AND PROTECTION: In setting up systems to fit your operations, care must be taken to select the
proper components and design to insure appropriate that all safety measures have been taken to avoid the risk of personal injury
and property damage from your application or system.
GARDNER BENDER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY UNSAFE USE, MAINTENANCE OR THE
APPLICATION OF ITS PRODUCTS. Please contact Gardner Bender for guidance when you are in doubt as to the proper safety
precautions to be taken in designing and setting up your particular application.
1.0 DESCRIPTION
The Cyclone ® , GB model B2000 production bender is used
to bend EMT, IMC, rigid steel or rigid aluminum conduit. A
single bending shoe accommodates sizes
1 ⁄ 2 ", 3 ⁄ 4 ", 1", 1 1 ⁄ 4 ",
1 1 ⁄ 2 " and 2" conduit. The shoe is driven by a 115 volt, 15 amp
motor. The roller housing consists of a single urethane roller
and support arm, also three sets of nylon rollers.
The bender control pendant consists of a zero light, an
override push button and a two-position toggle switch for
“Bend and Return”. An 8-ft electrical cord connects the
pendant to the bender frame. The bender can be used in a
horizontal or vertical position.
To avoid damaging the bender control circuit, an input
voltage sensing system is built into the control circuit. If input
voltage is less than 92V AC or higher than 132V AC the
bender will shut off. One of the two lights located on the end
plate will light to indicate whether high or low voltage exists.
Re-set the bender by unplugging the power cord, and
plugging it in again. If the incoming current voltage has not
been corrected, the bender will continue to shut off. The
voltage range must be within 92V AC to 132V AC. Any
situation which causes a voltage drop or increase must be
corrected before using the B2000 Bender.
Voltage drops may be caused by:
• Extension cords that are too long.
• Extension cords made of light (16-18 gauge) wire.
• Multiple power tools on a single circuit.
• Other devices which require high amperes to operate.
2.0 WARNINGS
CAUTION: During pipe bending, stand behind the
frame handle. Keep hands, clothing and control cord away
from the bending shoe and rollers.
WARNING: Do not locate the bender on damp or wet
surfaces. Do not stand on wet surfaces while operating
the bender.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the bending shoe,
do not allow the clamping jaws to strike the upper roller
support arm when the shoe is rotating. Position the roller
housing against the frame stop. See Figure 1.
CAUTION: Select an operating area large enough to
permit loading pipe section and bending without striking
objects or personnel.
WARNING: To avoid possible injury, do not place
fingers under the bottom edge of the bending shoe. See
Figure 2.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to bend conduit or pipe
other than 1 ⁄ 2 " through 2" IMC, EMT, rigid steel or
aluminum. Bending other materials will damage the
bender and void the warranty.
Bending Shoe
Pendant
Control
High/Low
Voltage
Indicator
Frame Stop
Upper Roller