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Shipping damage is NOT covered by warranty. The carrier is responsible for all repair or replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment. GARDNER BENDER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY UNSAFE USE, MAINTENANCE OR APPLICATION OF ITS PRODUCTS. Please contact Gardner Bender’s technical service department for assistance if you are in doubt as to the proper safety...
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BZ72 roller assembly, which all models, the instructions and safety precautions pivots freely on a pin through the cylinder rod eye and apply to all application and uses of Gardner Bender™ may swing suddenly aside during handling. hydraulic conduit benders.
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IMPORTANT—USER SAFETY AND PROTECTION: In setting up systems, take care to select the proper components and design to ensure appropriate integration with your existing operations and equipment. Observe all safety measures to avoid the risk of personal injury and damage to property and equipment through improper usage. CAUTION WARNING ®...
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Figure 6A: Installing Couplers Figure 4: Moving Cylinder Frame 5. Install the two hydraulic hoses. Apply one wrap of teflon tape to the threads on the end of the hose. Remove the pipe plugs from the pump valve, one port is marked “ADV” the other is marked “RET”. Install a hose in each port.
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Figure 8: Locating B400L Hydraulic Cylinder Figure 11: Top Plate Installation 2. Position the desired size shoe on top of the lower NOTE: The roller assembly axle may not engage the roller and plate assembly. Be sure the bend angle collar initially.
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Figure 14: Installing “U” Strap & Pin Figure 17: Position of Indicator Knob B. Model B400 and B400D 5. The axle for the large roller (upper plate assembly) has two flats which engage the retainer 1. The B400 and B400D use a hydraulic cylinder with of the lower plate assembly.
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7. Position the upper frame over the shoe assembly. 2. Install the double anchor pin (BZ74) by inserting it Align the single pivot hole with the pivot hole in the in the holes of the upper frame, through the block grooves and through the holes of the lower frame.
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Reading Bend Angles To prevent damage to the follow bar, CAUTION be sure the follow bar is inserted 1. Bend angles are printed on the upper frame decal. tapered end first and rests against Locations exist for Rigid, IMC and EMT conduit. the “U”...
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To avoid damaging the follow bar, rest CAUTION it against the “U” strap. Do not attempt to bend conduit if a gap exists between the follow bar and “U” strap. Figure 29: Upper Frame Shoe & Lower Frame Pinned Together 5.
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10. To remove bent conduit, press the “Retract” button 2. Once close to the follow bar, remove the U-strap by and hold it until the conduit returns to the starting pulling the pin. Figure 37. position. 3. Assist follow bar out by retracting the bend shoe When the conduit returns to the further while pulling out the follow bar with your CAUTION...
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To Make a Stub-up or Kick Bend 1. Determine “H” dimension by measuring rise Turn-up or height needed. From “Diagonal Distance Rise (H) Angle Chart” at right, determine straight length of pipe (D) needed to reach to desired turn-up height (H) at desired bend angle. 2.
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⁄ ⁄ REPAIR AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS: For repair service and parts contact your nearest Gardner Bender Service Center. The Gardner Bender Service Center will provide complete and prompt service on all Gardner Bender products. PARTS AND SERVICE: For quality workmanship and...
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