Bendcart BC-100 User manual

Bendcart BC-100 assembly instructions
Remove all Cardboard
Review drawing on page 3 and 4 of instruction pack.
Pump Tray
Mount the pump tray by lowering the long bar down into the pump tray support
tube on the back of the Bendcart
Mount Bender Supports (2)
-remove the 3/8” bolts and spacers
-slide the bender supports over the frame top and cross member with the
support pins pointing away from the saddle and shoe storage posts
-reinstall spacers and bolts
-tighten bolts
Mount Conduit Holdown wheel
-
raise the follow bar support above the level of the rear wheels by turning the
adjustment handle
-remove the cotter pin and washer from the follow bar support tube
-slide the conduit holdown wheel assembly onto the follow bar support tube
and reinstall the washer and cotter pin. Bend the ears of pin to secure.

Bendcart
model
# BC 100
Instruction manual and parts identification
The Bendcart is designed for use with the Greenlee #885T Hydraulic 2-1/2” to 4”
EMT benders and the #881 and 881CT 2-1/2" to 4" EMT and GRC bender.
SAFETY
Safety is an important part of the workplace. In addition to the normal workplace safety
measures there are specific precautions that should be taken when using the Bendcart:
-Be sure all pins are installed in the proper locations
-Visually inspect the bender to see that it is properly mounted and that there are no
parts missing or binding.
-Use proper lifting techniques when loading bender and changing parts
-Use only on a level surface
-The Bendcart is heavy, especially with extra shoes. Be very careful if moving over
uneven or sloping ground.
-The brakes are designed only to prevent the bender from moving when loading
conduit. They should not be relied upon when transferring or storing this unit.
LUBRICATION
The swivel wheels have grease fittings and should be greased every 6-12 months.
A light lubrication oil should be sprayed on the follow bar adjustment screw every
month.
MOUNTING THE BENDER
(If you are mounting an 881 bender using
the
881A
adapter consult the mounting instructions included with that piece of equipment.)
-Slide one of the bender side bars onto the bender support pins (see page 3)
-Slide the hydraulic cylinder onto the bender support pins
-Slide the second side bar onto the bender support pins
-Install the 2 hairpins into the proper holes to secure the bender to the Bendcart.
(NOTE: the 881 bender uses the outer holes, the 885T uses the inner set of holes)
-Install the follow bar roller
-Turn the follow bar adjustment handle to raise or lower the follow bar support
until it is approximately level with the top of the follow bar roller
-Lay the follow bar support strip across the follow bar support and the follow bar
roller with the warning labels up.
CAUTION
: The support strip is not necessary for the proper operation of the
bender. It should not be used if it does not fit loosely between the steel rails of the
follow bar since it could cause damage to the follow bar and/or the support strip.
We are now using the adjustable follow bar support pegs (Part # BC100-0900)
in lieu of the follow bar support strip.
pg. 1

-The appropriate follow bar should be installed so that one end is resting on the
roller and the other end is resting on the follow bar support with the follow bar
ears outward. (NOTE: The bender may have to be slid back if the follow bar
doesn’t rest on both the roller and the follow bar support. The bender supports
are designed so that the bender can be slid either forward or back as necessary.)
-Set the pump in the pump tray and connect the hose to the ram. You may find
it useful to purchase 90 deg hydraulic fittings for the pump and cylinder.
(NOTE: the pump should be secured to the pump support with bungee cords,
wire or other means.)
-Set the appropriate shoe onto the follow bar and connect it to the ram yoke
(NOTE: this may be made easier by pumping the ram down several inches.)
-Install the saddle and the operation is complete.
BENDING CONDUIT
-Slide conduit onto follow bar and under the conduit support wheel
-Install the saddle (NOTE: for a one man operation you may find it easier to pull
the shoe back and up with a wire, bungee cord , or some other means so that the
saddle is touching the front of the follow bar. Don’t forget to remove the wire or
cord before bending!!!!!)
-Start bend
-Adjust the follow bar support adjustment handle so that the conduit behind the
shoe is level.
-Bend conduit. For accurate bends using a protractor, readjust the conduit for
level when you are within a few degrees of the desired bend.
WARNING:
If the conduit is not properly aligned there is a possibility of the
saddle pin getting caught under the Bendcart crossbar when making 90 deg
bends. This is more of a problem on smaller conduits as the pin can extend thru
the saddle several inches. Be sure that the conduit is centered in the bender and is
parallel to the Bendcart when starting the bend.
MISCELLANEOUS
-See page 3 for the positions of the pump tray when not in use.
-The unit can be made reasonably secure by threading a heavy chain through
the saddles, through the holes of the shoe, through the pump handle and around
the bender.
TIPS
-Use a large C-clamp or welders vise grip to clamp the saddle to the conduit, this
will prevent the shoe from sliding down the bend when pressure is released to
check spring back.
-To eliminate dogleg on segment bends make a line lengthwise on the conduit (or
use the seam mark). Make a mark on the face of the shoe. Be sure that the lengthwise
line matches the mark on the shoe for each bend.
pg. 2

bender side bars
shoe
pump
Bendcart BC100
shown w/885T bender
pump tray "in use" position
saddle storage pins
shoe storage pins
Caution: be sure the hairpins are installed in the bender support pins before using. -inner holes when using 885T bender -outer holes when using 881 Bender w /881A adapter
saddle
follow bar storage tray
conduit holdown wheel assembly
conduit
follow bar
follow bar support w/washer and cotter pin
follow bar support adjustment handle
Follow bar support strip Note: this has been replaced with 2-adjustable support pegs (part# -0900)
bender support pins
roller
pg 3

conduit holddown wheel assembly
conduit
follow bar support
follow bar (w/ ears out)
pump
pump tray (in use)
pump tray (stored)
The follow bar support strip should only be used if it fits loosely between the follow bar rails!!!!!! The follow bar support strip has been replaced with 2-BC100-0900 support pegs
shoe
pump tray support tube
Bender support pins(2)
CAUTION: Be sure that the hairpins are installed in the bender support pins before operating. inner holes for 885T outer holes for 881CT w/881A adapter
shoe storage posts
saddle storage posts
follow bar storage
CAUTION:
Bendcart BC100 End view
washer and cotter pin
pg. 4