854DX Electric Bender Table of Contents Description Description ..............2 The Greenlee 854DX Electric Bender is intended to bend 1/2" to 2" conduit and pipe. This bender has the capa- Safety ................2 bility to accommodate the following types of conduit Purpose of this Manual ..........
Failure to observe this warning will face or dust mask. result in severe injury or death. Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
• Conduit moves rapidly as it is bent. The path of • Inspect the bender before use. Replace worn, the conduit must be clear of obstructions. Be sure damaged, or missing parts with Greenlee replace- clearance is adequate before starting the bend. ment parts. A damaged or improperly assem- bled component could break and strike nearby •...
Temperature ............–20 °C to 49 °C (–5 °F to 120 °F) Relative Humidity ..................0% to 98% Capacity .............. 1/2" to 2" conduit, schedule 40 pipe Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
H. Instruction 18. Hoist lifting bar Lifting 19. Motor J. Warning 20. Roller support K. Support release 21. Squeeze adjuster L. Raise rollers 22. Rear wheels Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
• Removable patent pending pendant prevents unauthorized use of bender. Pendant includes cord strain relief and strong rare earth magnets for holding on steel surfaces. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
Ensure front wheel brakes are engaged before insert- ing forks into fork tubes. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
Accidental start-up could result in serious injury. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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3. Load the conduit so that the bending mark is rollers in the upright position, as shown below. aligned with the front edge of the hook. Chain Guard Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
7. Twist the conduit to release it from the hook and ANGLE SELECT p button. remove it from the shoe. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
8. Reinstall the lift handle and short hitch pin. 5. Install the PVC bending shoe onto the main spindle and align the drive studs in the shoe with the holes in the sprocket. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
11. To bend 1-1/2" and 2" conduit sizes, lower the off. The buttons must be held for approximately 1/2" to 1-1/4" rollers and use the 1-1/2" or 2" rigid 2 seconds. rollers. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
• If shaft is touching, increase squeeze. • If shaft is farther than 1/4" (6 mm), decrease squeeze. INCREASE 1/4" (6 mm) max. gap between shaft and top of side plates Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
— the amount of conduit “lost” when laying out an offset bend working toward an obstruction. springback — the amount, measured in degrees, that a conduit or pipe tends to straighten after being bent. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
Note: Due to varying conduit material properties, 1-1/2" or 2" aluminum rigid may require IMC squeeze rollers for bending. If flattening occurs, reduce the squeeze setting two positions and use IMC bending procedures. Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
5. Bend the conduit. MARK START OF FIRST BEND LENGTH HEIGHT OBSTRUCTION ANGLE LENGTH – X MARK 1 MARK 2 Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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LENGTH TO END OF SECOND BEND LENGTH TO CENTER HEIGHT ANGLE HEIGHT ANGLE LENGTH – Z LENGTH – Z MARK 1 MARK 2 MARK 3 MARK 2 MARK 1 Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
STRAIGHT LENGTH SECTION HEIGHT HEIGHT ANGLE L2 + STRAIGHT SECTION LENGTH – Z MARK 1 MARK 2 MARK 1 MARK 2 MARK 3 MARK 4 Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
19.77 26.70 40.55 26.13 29.59 36.52 50.38 24.99 26.72 30.18 37.11 MINIMUM H = 14.14 1.94 7.94 19.94 31.98 46.70 24.25 MINIMUM H = 24.25 Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
2. Press the BEND or UNLOAD button until the green IMC/rigid hook is in the loading position (or –5°), as shown below. Lock Green Hook Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 USA Tel: 800-435-0786 Canada Tel: 800-435-0786 International Tel: +1-815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company • Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. Fax: 800-451-2632 Fax: 800-524-2853 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 www.greenlee.com...
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