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WARNING: Read these instructions before using the bender 12 TONNE HYDRAULIC PIPE BENDER MODEL NO: CHV12B PART NO: 7610901 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC1219 - ISS 1...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 12 Tonne Pipe Bender which is designed for bending STEEL PIPE ONLY, either galvanised or black finish. IMPORTANT: This tool is NOT designed to bend thin wall tube - for example copper pipe.
• ALWAYS check for signs of cracked welds or any other structural damage before starting work. Do not operate if any of these conditions exist. Have repairs made only by a CLARKE service centre. • NEVER tamper with the hydraulic components. The safety valve is calibrated and sealed at the factory;...
Ensure the product suffered no damage during transit and that all items are present. Should any loss or damage become apparent, please contact your CLARKE dealer immediately. The following items are supplied. • 1 x Frame • 6 x Bending Dies: 1 x ½...
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2. Install the rollers on their support pins at one of the hole positions according to the extent of the bend required. The tighter the bend, the closer the rollers will be to the centre of the pipe bender. 3. Secure the roller pins in position using the R-clips.
Oil should be level with the bottom of the hole. If necessary top up with CLARKE hydraulic oil, Part No. 3050830 (1 litre). This task is carried out with the ram fully retracted.
DISPOSAL OF UNWANTED MATERIALS One of the most damaging sources of environmental pollution is oil products. Never throw away used oil with domestic refuse or flush it down a sink or drain. Collect any oil in a leak proof container and take it to your local waste disposal site.
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RAM PARTS DIAGRAM Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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RAM PARTS DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw O-ring O-ring Shield ring Spring Pump core Ball cup Washer Steel ball Hydraulic cylinder Screw cover Pump body Relief valve Seal ring Bush Oil reservoir Steel ball Oil plug Base Sealing ring O-ring Handle Top nut Pin shaft Tubing Connecting bar...
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FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Frame 1/2” (15mm) bending die 12 tonne bottle jack 3/4” (20mm) bending die Hex bolt 1” (25mm) bending die Roller pin 1-1/4” (32mm) bending die Guide roller 1-1/2”(40mm) bending die R-clip 2” (50mm) bending die Return Spring Jack handle Spring plate...