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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
®
555
-22
Electric Bender
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
999 1817.0
© 2004 Greenlee Textron Inc.
IM 1227 REV 7 6/04

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® Electric Bender Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. 999 1817.0 © 2004 Greenlee Textron Inc. IM 1227 REV 7 6/04...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Replacement manuals are available upon request at no charge. All specifications are nominal and may change as design improve- ments occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products. Mobil is a registered trademark of Mobil Oil Corporation.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Failure to observe this warning will result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender Electric shock hazard: • Connect the power cord to a 220 volt, 15 amp receptacle on a ground fault protected circuit only.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Loose clothing can get caught in moving parts. • Inspect the bender before use. Replace worn, damaged or missing parts with Greenlee replace- ment parts. A damaged or improperly assembled component could break and strike nearby personnel. • Some bender parts and accessories are heavy and may require more than one person to lift and assemble.
  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    15 amp ground fault protected circuit. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender This tool must be grounded. In the event of a malfunc- tion or breakdown, an electrical ground provides a path of least resistance for the electric current.
  • Page 6: Identification

    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 ® -22 Electric Bender 6. 1-1/2" to 2" Roller Support 7.
  • Page 7: Bending Attachment Groups

    23499 Bending shoe for 1-1/2" 23505 Bending shoe for 2" 23541 Roller support unit for 1-1/2" to 2" 23818 Storage box Greenlee / A Textron Company 26330: 1-1/2" to 2" IMC UPC No. 78-3310- 25263 25268 25273 23818 PVC-COATED RIGID 37279: 1-1/2"...
  • Page 8: Setup

    Note: 1-1/2" and 2" EMT and IMC bending shoes have only three drive studs. Installing a Bending Shoe Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender 2. Mount the appropriate support unit onto the leg of the bender and install the hinge pin, as shown.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Loose clothing can get caught in moving parts. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender BENDING CONDUIT 1. Plug the cord into an appropriate receptacle. See Grounding Instructions.
  • Page 10 Release the switch as you approach the desired angle of bend. d. Press BEND momentarily until the bend is complete. Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender If bending any other size or type of conduit: a. Press and hold BEND.
  • Page 11: Operation

    DECREASE squeeze. Note: In order to distribute the load evenly, adjust both bolts to the same setting. See the illustration. 3. Tighten the set screws. Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender Adjusting the Squeeze Standard Squeeze Setting Adjusting bolts are at the same setting.
  • Page 12: Illustrated Bending Glossary

    Illustrated Bending Glossary Offset Height Greenlee / A Textron Company back-to-back bend — any U-shaped bend formed by two parallel 90° bends with a straight section of conduit or pipe between the bends. center-to-center distance — the distance between the successive bends that make up an offset or a three-bend saddle.
  • Page 13: Bending Instructions

    The rigid shoe can make a 180 ° bend in one shot. All other shoes bend to 90 ° maximum. STUB LENGTH MARK 2 MARK 1 DEDUCT MARK 2 Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender Deduct Table SIZE RIGID/PVC 7-1/2...
  • Page 14: Bending Instructions

    180°. Make the second bend. LENGTH MARK 1 CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE LENGTH HEIGHT OBSTRUCTION Greenlee / A Textron Company Offset Table OFFSET Max Conduit Size 15° Center-to-Center Max Conduit Size 30° Center-to-Center Max Conduit Size 45°...
  • Page 15: Additional Bending Instructions

    5. Bend the conduit. HEIGHT ANGLE MARK Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender OFFSETS An offset is used to route the conduit around an obstruc- tion. To make an offset, two equal bends are required.
  • Page 16: Three-Bend Saddle

    ANGLE LENGTH – Z MARK 1 MARK 2 Greenlee / A Textron Company THREE-BEND SADDLE 1. Select the size and type of conduit. Measure the height of the obstruction and the distance from the end of the conduit to the center (LENGTH TO CENTER) of the bend.
  • Page 17 L2 + STRAIGHT SECTION LENGTH – Z MARK 1 MARK 2 Greenlee / A Textron Company U-BENDS 1. Select the size and type of conduit. Determine the LENGTH and the HEIGHT. 2. Find the table that corresponds to the size and type of conduit selected in Step 1.
  • Page 18 MINIMUM H = 1.12 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 MINIMUM H = 1.94 MINIMUM H = 2.92 MINIMUM H = 5.27 MINIMUM H = 8.03 MINIMUM H = 13.95 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 3.74 11.47 19.20 26.92 34.65...
  • Page 19 MINIMUM H = 1.48 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 MINIMUM H = 2.66 MINIMUM H = 4.09 MINIMUM H = 7.65 MINIMUM H = 11.92 MINIMUM H = 21.38 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 1.35 9.07 16.80 24.53 32.26...
  • Page 20 MINIMUM H = 1.89 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 MINIMUM H = 3.28 MINIMUM H = 4.94 MINIMUM H = 8.95 MINIMUM H = 13.63 MINIMUM H = 23.74 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 6.26 13.99 21.72 29.44 7.71...
  • Page 21 MINIMUM H = 1.19 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 MINIMUM H = 2.05 MINIMUM H = 3.06 MINIMUM H = 5.49 MINIMUM H = 8.31 MINIMUM H = 14.33 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 3.03 10.76 18.48 26.21 33.94...
  • Page 22 MINIMUM H = 1.63 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 MINIMUM H = 2.88 MINIMUM H = 4.38 MINIMUM H = 8.06 MINIMUM H = 11.32 MINIMUM H = 21.96 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 1.08 8.81 16.52 24.25 31.97...
  • Page 23 MINIMUM H = 2.00 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 MINIMUM H = 3.47 MINIMUM H = 5.20 MINIMUM H = 9.38 MINIMUM H = 14.25 MINIMUM H = 24.72 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 5.87 13.59 21.32 29.05 7.71...
  • Page 24 MINIMUM H = 1.84 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 MINIMUM H = 3.20 MINIMUM H = 4.84 MINIMUM H = 8.80 MINIMUM H = 13.45 MINIMUM H = 23.53 Greenlee / A Textron Company 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 6.41 14.14 21.87 29.60 7.71...
  • Page 25: Handle Removal And Replacement

    Ensure that the loop on the clip is completely around the pin. 5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the other end of the handle. Removing or Replacing Handle Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender Transportation Make sure that the handle is properly installed and secured with the safety spring clips and snap pins before lifting or moving the bender.
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    4. Slide the reductor in slotted mounting holes to the retension chain. Set tension with the eccentric cam. Greenlee / A Textron Company With the eight reductor mounting bolts (22, 24) loose, rotate the eccentric cam with a 1/2" square drive to tension the chain.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    3. Remove two hex mounting screws, one on each side. 3/8" Hex Mounting Screw Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender 4. Remove the motor leads, power cord ground wire, and neutral wire before the control unit can be totally removed from the bender.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Problem Bender will not operate. Bends are overbent a few degrees. Bends are underbent a few degrees. Greenlee / A Textron Company Probable Cause No voltage. Too much squeeze on 1-1/2" or 2" EMT or IMC conduit. Unusual conduit characteristics.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Greenlee service centers by personnel who are familiar with safe troubleshooting procedures. Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company ® -22 Electric Bender Trips 555 ® -22 Switch/Circuit Breaker...
  • Page 30: Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    ® -22 Electric Bender ® Exploded View — 555 -22 Electric Bender Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 31 905 1655.9 905 0430.5 918 6785.1 502 9708.2 502 3839.6 905 3001.2 Greenlee / A Textron Company Description Weldment, main frame ... 1 Washer, fiber ... 1 Weldment, sprocket unit ... 1 Bearing, Fiberglide ø2.625 x 2.5 long ... 1 Bearing, Fiberglide ø2.625 x 3.75 long ...
  • Page 32 500 2497.3 905 3724.6 500 0036.5 905 1051.8 905 5268.7 503 9748.6 Greenlee / A Textron Company Description Decal, damp warning ... 1 Cover, top ... 1 Decal, safety ... 1 Pin, hitch ... 2 Ring, retaining #5100-287 ... 1 Lanyard ...
  • Page 33 918 6247.7 905 0750.9 905 2626.0 918 6256.6 918 6257.4 For parts not shown contact your nearest Authorized Greenlee Service Station or call 800-435-0786 for more information. Greenlee / A Textron Company Pacific Scientific Description Motor – 220 volt (standard) ... 1 Bell, front end ...
  • Page 34: Schematic Diagrams And Parts Lists

    ® -22 Electric Bender Layout — Electrical Control System BLACK RELAY PURPLE BLUE BLACK MOTOR WHITE BLACK WHITE GREEN Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 35 503 9974.8 503 9993.4 503 9992.6 500 0035.7 905 4279.7 905 3724.6 Greenlee / A Textron Company Description CR1 ... 1 Bend and unload contactor ... 1 Circuit board with time delay switch ... 1 Transformer assembly ... 1 Rectifier ... 1 Resistor, Dale ...
  • Page 36 Bender Control Schematic Diagram TRANSFORMER PENDANT BEND UNLOAD Greenlee / A Textron Company 1N5400 3A / 250V 1N5400 1200µF K1:A TIME DELAY 1N4007 TIME DELAY K1:B 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070 ® -22 Electric Bender...
  • Page 37 ECE-A1EU472 EEU-FC1E122S D1, 4 1N4007 D2, 3 1N5400 CR50-E2-X1-12 J1, 2 39-28-1043 39-28-1063 Greenlee / A Textron Company 3 AMP / 250 VOLT 9186782.7 GREENLEE TEXTRON INC. Manufacturer Description 12V Regulator ... 1 Littelfuse 3A Fuse ... 1 Nichicon 100µF/25V Capacitor ... 1 Panasonic 4700µF Capacitor ...
  • Page 38 ® -22 Electric Bender Control and Power Unit Schematic Diagram 100µF 4700µF Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 39: Bending Shoes And Roller Supports

    ... 1 905 1088.7 3/8–16 UNC x 1-1/4 socket head screw ... 1 Shoe not available separately. Greenlee / A Textron Company 555C Electric Bender Classic 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 40 Pin, 2" EMT hook ... 1 502 3422.6 Stud, drive ... 3 905 1529.3 Ring, Tru-Arc #5160-87 retaining ... 2 Greenlee / A Textron Company 555C Electric Bender Classic Bending Shoe 1-1/2" IMC Conduit Part No. 502 5363.1 501 8811.9 501 8837.2...
  • Page 41 3/4" roller ... 1 500 0929.0 1" roller ... 1 500 0930.3 1-1/4" roller ... 1 Greenlee / A Textron Company 555C Electric Bender Classic Bending Shoe and Roller Support 1-1/2" to 2" 40 Mil PVC-Coated Rigid Conduit Part No.
  • Page 42 Bending Shoes and Roller Supports (cont’d) Greenlee / A Textron Company 555C Electric Bender Classic 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
  • Page 43: Bending Shoes And Roller Supports

    905 3394.1 Screw, 7/16–14 UNC x 1 flat head ... 2 *Key No. 21 must be torqued to 54 to 61 Newton-meters (40 to 45 ft-lb). Greenlee / A Textron Company 555C Electric Bender Classic IMC Roller Support Unit Part No.
  • Page 44 Fax: Canada 800-435-0786 Fax: International +1-815-397-7070 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. • www.greenlee.com 800-451-2632 815-397-1865 800-524-2853 Printed in USA...

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