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B2555 Series Electric
Sidewinder
Instruction Sheet
Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this bender. Failure to understand how to safely operate
and service this unit could result in serious injury or death.
This manual is free of charge. All personnel who operate this Bender should have a copy of this manual and read and
understand its contents. To request a copy, call or write to the address below.
1.0
Safety Symbol Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.0
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.0
Specifications - B2555 Series Electric Bender . . . . . . . . . 2
4.0
Model Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5.0
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5.1 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6.0
Shoe Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7.0
Conduit Centerline Bending Radii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8.0
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
9.0
Mounting Bending Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PO Box 3241 Milwaukee, WI 53201-3241 | 414.352.4160 | fax 414.352.2377
6615 Ordan Drive | Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1x2 | 905.564.5749 | fax 905.564.0305
Bender
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10.0 Mounting Support Rollers & Support Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
12.0 General Bending Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
13.0 Bending Instructions for 1-1/2" and 2" EMT & IMC . . . . . . . . 7
14.0 Squeeze Adjustment for 1-1/2" and 2" EMT & IMC . . . . . . 7-8
15.0 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
16.0 Stub-Up Bending Information and Charts . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
17.0 Offset Bending Information and Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
18.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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IS_002 | September 2009
B2555
SAFETY ISSUES
Shoes & Attachments . . 6
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
B2555 Series Electric B2555 Sidewinder Bender ® Instruction Sheet SAFETY ISSUES Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this bender. Failure to understand how to safely operate and service this unit could result in serious injury or death. This manual is free of charge. -
Page 2: Safety Symbol Definitions
WARNING: ALWAYS use recommended accessories. Consult 1.0 SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS this manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. WARNING: ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from pinch points THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions such as bending shoes, rollers and conduit when bender is in use. -
Page 3: Model Descriptions
4.0 MODEL DESCRIPTIONS B2555 Electric Bender Power Unit only, without shoes and roller supports B2555RIG Electric Bender with shoes and roller supports for 1/2" thru 2" RIGID conduit and schedule 40 pipe and 1/2" thru 1-1/4" IMC conduit B2555EMT Electric Bender with shoes and roller supports for 1/2" thru 2" EMT conduit B2555IMC Electric Bender with shoes and roller supports for 1-1/2"... -
Page 4: Shoe Groups
6.0 SHOE GROUPS RIGID BRIG-52 – For bending 1/2" thru 2" RIGID conduit, 1/2" BIMC-152 – For bending 1-1/2" and 2" IMC thru 1-1/4" IMC conduit and 1/2" thru 2" schedule 40 pipe Includes the following four items: Includes the following four items: Catalog Description Catalog... -
Page 5: Grounding Instructions
8.0 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! Only connect the bender to a 20 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. RECEPTACLE PLUG Figure 3... -
Page 6: Mounting Support Rollers & Support Units
NOTE: Stub-up and Offset Dimensions can be found on the Bending Charts on pages 8 thru 10 of this manual or on the bending 10.0 MOUNTING SUPPORT COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage. instructions decal on top of each bender. ROLLERS &... -
Page 7: Bending Instructions For 1-1/2" And 2" Emt & Imc
Engaging 13.0 BENDING INSTRUCTIONS Pedal COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage. FOR 1-1/2" AND 2" EMT & IMC 1. See pages 5 and 6 for mounting shoes and support units. Be sure to match the appropriate shoe with its corresponding support unit. -
Page 8: Maintenance
Starting Location of Adjusting Screw Hex Screw Bolt 1/2" Chain Tensioner Rotate Chain Tensioner Upward to Tighten Chain Bender Leg Adjusting Bolt 1/4" Max Figure 14 Figure 16 Both Adjusting Bolts Must Contact 3. To inspect REAR #40 chain tension: Bender Frame •... - Page 9 Stub Length Mark Stub Length Stub Length Deduct Length Place Bending Mark in Line with Bending Mark Front Edge of Shoe Hook Figure 18a Figure 18b Figure 18c Chart A – RIGID Conduit/Schedule 40 Pipe Conduit Deduct Springback Size Length 15°...
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Page 10: Offset Bending Information And Charts
17.0 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 19b. 2. Refer to chart E for measurement “X” and deduct this distance from Mark 1 and place Mark 2 on conduit. 3. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
18.0 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 at power If power is on, go to (#3) source... - Page 12 REPAIR AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS: For repair service and parts contact your nearest Gardner Bender Service Center or refer to enclosed service manuals. The Gardner Bender Service Center will provide complete and prompt service on all Gardner Bender products. PARTS AND SERVICE: For quality workmanship and genuine Gardner Bender parts, select an Authorized GB Service Center for your repair needs.
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