Summary of Contents for Current Tools RotaBoom 77-22
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SAFETY ALERTS Safety Alert Symbol THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions that concern your personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE AWARE! THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION! Read, understand, and follow these safety instructions. Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in injury or death.
RETAIN SAFETY INFORMATION This manual should be read and understood by all personnel who operate or service this bender. Failure to understand how to safely operate and service this unit could result in injury or death. This unit should only be operated and serviced by qualified personnel.
DANGER IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION continued — WARNING ALWAYS use recommended accessories. Consult this manual for DANGER recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. CAUTION DANGER WARNING ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from pinch points such as bending shoes, roller supports and conduit when bender is in use.
SPECIFICATIONS – 77 SERIES ELECTRIC BENDER SPECIFICATIONS - 77 SERIES ELECTRIC BENDER WITH SINGLE SHOE GROUPS 1/2" thru 2" RIGID conduit No modification to the 1/2" thru 2" EMT conduit 77-22 POWER UNIT is required to accommodate these shoes 1/2" thru 2" IMC conduit or roller supports.
FEATURES continued — Special Features The 77 Series Electric Benders have a unique feature to remove the handles during a “Dog-Leg Bend." See Figure 7a below. REMOVE BOTH SCREWS AND NUTS ON EACH SIDE TO REMOVE HANDLE Figure 7a WARNING When replacing handle, be sure to replace screws and nuts and also to tighten securely before moving or transporting.
SINGLE SHOE GROUPS RIGID 700SE - for bending 1/2" thru 2" EMT ( Thinwall ) includes the following items. 700SR - for bending 1/2" thru 2" RIGID conduit, 1/2" thru 1 1/4" IMC conduit and 1/2" thru 2" schedule 40 pipe Catalog# Description includes the following items.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! Only connect the bender to a 15 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. NEMA 6-15 RECEPTACLE PLUG...
MOUNTING BENDING SHOE Choose the desired shoe (RIGID, IMC, EMT, or 40 mil PVC coated RIGID) and slide shoe onto the main drive sprocket shaft. See Figure 10a below. Note: Rigid and IMC conduit are bent on the same shoe. However, the roller supports are specific for Rigid or IMC.
Model #77-22 Bender. In addition, most bending shoes and attachments for the Model #77-22 Bender will fit the Greenlee and 555 Classic bender. ® ® ® Contact Current Tools for specific applications and compatibility. * Greenlee ® ® and 555 Classic ® are registered trademarks of Greenlee/Textron.
GENERAL BENDING INSTRUCTIONS Bending instructions for: 1/2" thru 2" RIGID conduit 1/2" thru 1 1/4" EMT conduit 1/2" thru 1 1/4" IMC conduit 1/2" thru 2" 40 mil PVC coated RIGID conduit 1/2" thru 2" schedule 40 pipe See pages 10 and 11 for mounting shoe and roller support. Be sure to match the appropriate shoe with its corresponding roller support.
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GENERAL BENDING INSTRUCTIONS continued — 3. After marking the pipe/conduit, place it into the bender. See Figure 12. The pipe/conduit should slide over the correct size roller support, through the shoe groove and into the hook. The bending mark should be at the front ( OUTSIDE ) edge of the hook.
BENDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1 1/2" AND 2" EMT & IMC CONDUIT 1. See pages 10 and 11 for mounting shoe and roller support. Be sure to match the appropriate shoe with its corresponding roller support. NOTE: The frame color of the EMT roller support is silver (see Figure 14a). The frame color of the IMC roller support is yellow (see Figure 14b).
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BENDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1 1/2" AND 2" EMT & IMC CONDUIT continued — 3. Rotate the bending shoe to 10 degrees below the 0 (zero) degree setting. See Figure 12. 4. After marking the pipe/conduit, place it into the bender. The pipe/conduit should slide over the roller support and through the shoe groove and into the hook.
BENDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1 1/2" AND 2" EMT & IMC CONDUIT continued — 6. Keep foot pressure on the engaging pedal and push the “Bend/Unload” switch to the “Bend” position. Then press the “Jog” button. The conduit will pull the roller support against the stop. Foot pressure can then be removed from the engaging pedal.
SQUEEZE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR 1 1/2" AND 2" EMT & IMC ROLLER SUPPORTS The 1 1/2" and 2" rollers on the single shoe EMT Roller Support and the 1 1/2" and 2" rollers on the single shoe IMC Roller Support on the 77 bender have a Squeeze Adjustment feature if wrinkling or side marking becomes a problem during the bending process.
MAINTENANCE WARNING ALWAYS disconnect power supply before removing any guards or covers and before servicing this bender. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. 1. The Gear Box is filled with oil at the factory and should not require periodic flushing.
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MAINTENANCE 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 19. Thereafter, inspect monthly. • Remove the chain guard by taking out the 2 mounting screws. •...
STUB-UP BENDING INFORMATION AND CHARTS — continued To locate bending marks and springback of 15, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degree bends for a desired stub: 1. Check Chart A, B, C or C1 on Page 21 for deduct length. Note that minimum stub length is deduct length plus 2".
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STUB-UP BENDING INFORMATION AND CHARTS — continued Chart A – RIGID Conduit/Schedule 40 Pipe Conduit Deduct ————— Springback ————— Size Length 15° 30° 45° 60° 90° 1/2" 7-1/2 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 13-5/8 1 1/2" 14-7/8 2" 16-1/8 Chart B – EMT Conduit Conduit Deduct —————...
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 22a and 22b. 2. Refer to chart E for measurement “X" (see page 23) and deduct this distance from Mark 1 and place Mark 2 on conduit.
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OFFSET BENDING INFORMATION AND CHARTS — continued To locate center-to-center distance of offset bending marks other than those listed in Chart D, use the following multipliers. Multiply the height of offset desired by 3.86 on 15 degree bends, 2 on 30 degree bends, and 1.4 on 45 degree bends.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ALWAYS disconnect power supply before removing any guards or covers and before servicing this bender. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Problem Cause Diagnosis Cure 1. Bender will not operate Power source Check for voltage If power is on, at power source go to ( #3 )
PARTS LIST — SINGLE SHOES & ROLLER SUPPORTS 2-3000 & 2-4000 Bending Shoe & Roller Support — 1/2" to 2" RIGID Conduit AND Schedule 40 pipe 1/2" to 1 1/4" IMC conduit ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 1 ....2-1304 ....4 ............ DRIVE STUD 2 ....
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PARTS LIST — SINGLE SHOES & ROLLER SUPPORTS 2-3200 & 2-4300 Bending Shoe & Roller Support — 1/2" to 2" PVC Coated RIGID Conduit ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 1.......2-1304 ..... 4 ..........DRIVE STUD 2..... 2-2301-2 ....3 ......SCREW, SHOULDER SOCKET — 3/4 × 1 1/2" 3.......2-3203 .....
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PARTS LIST — SINGLE SHOES & ROLLER SUPPORTS 2-3100 Bending Shoe 1/2" to 2" EMT Conduit ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 1 ....2-1304 ......4 ........DRIVE STUD 2 ....2-2301-2 ...... 3 ..SCREW, SHOULDER SOCKET — 3/4" × 1 1/2" 3 ....
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PARTS LIST — SINGLE SHOES & ROLLER SUPPORTS 2-4200 Roller Support 1/2" to 2" EMT Conduit ITEM # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ....2-1103 ....2 ........ ROLLER - 1.5" EMT 2 ....2-1108 ....1 ........SPACER TUBE 3 ....2-1109 ....4 ....... 3/4" RETAINER RING 4 ....2-1111 ....
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PARTS LIST — SINGLE SHOES & ROLLER SUPPORTS 2-3000 Bending Shoe 1/2" to 2" IMC Conduit ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 1 ....2-1304 ......4 ........DRIVE STUD 2 ....2-2301-2 ...... 3 ..SCREW, SHOULDER SOCKET — 3/4" × 1 1/2" 3 ....
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PARTS LIST — SINGLE SHOES & ROLLER SUPPORTS 2-4100 Roller Support — 1/2" to 2" IMC Conduit ITEM # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ....2-1108 ......1 ........SPACER TUBE 2 ....2-1109 ......4 ........3/4" RETAINER RING 3 ....2-1111 ......1 ......187" DIA. X 1.25 LG ROLL PIN 4 ....2-1112 ......
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