Current Tools 252 User manual

Current Tools™Model 252
Mobile Bending Station
for use with Model #254 Hydraulic Conduit Bender
CURRENT TOOLS • P. O. BOX 17026 GREENVILLE, SC 29606
800.230.5421 or 864.721.4230 • FAX [phone]
www.currenttools.com
Assembly, Operating, Safety
and Parts Manual
8/2019
This manual is free of charge. All personnel who assemble, operate or service this equipment should have a copy of this manual
and read and understand its contents. To request a copy, call or write to the address below. All information, specifications and
product designs may change due to design improvements or updates and are subject to change without notice. Current Tools
does not assume any liability for damages resulting from misuse or incorrect application of its products.
Read and understand this material before assembling, operating
or servicing the 252 Mobile Bending Station and 254 Hydraulic
Bender. Failure to understand how to safely assemble and
operate this equpment may result in serious injury or death.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS — 252 MOBILE BENDING CART
Safety Alerts ..............................................................................................2-4
Components..................................................................................................4
Features.........................................................................................................5
Major Components and Parts List – 254 Bender ......................................6
Mounting Bender Components Onto Mobile Bending Station............7-8
Bender Assembly and Mounting Instructions..................................... 9–25
Lifting and Transporting ............................................................................25
Exploded Views and Parts List ...........................................................26, 27
RETAIN SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual should be read and understood by all personnel who assemble,
operate or service this mobile bending station and hydraulic bender. Failure
to understand how to safely assemble and operate these units could result in
injury or death. This mobile bending station and hydraulic bender should only
be assembled, operated and serviced by qualified personnel.
SAFETY ALERTS
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
COULD result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in
serious personal injury or death.
DANGER
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions
that concern your personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE AWARE!
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION!
Read, understand, and follow these safety instructions. Failure to follow
these safety instructions may result in injury or death.
Safety Alert
Symbol
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
COULD result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in
serious personal injury or death.
DANGER
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions
t
hat concern your personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE AWARE!
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION!
Read, understand, and follow these safety instructions. Failure to follow
t
hese safety instructions may result in injury or death.
Safety Alert
Symbol
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your
attention to instructions that concern your
personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE
AWARE! THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTION!
Read, understand and follow these safety
instructions. Failure to follow these safety
instructions my result in injury or death.
* Greenlee®and CamTrack®are registered
trademarks of Greenlee Tools, Inc., which
has no affiliation with Current Tools.
When using the 252 Mobile Bending Station with Greenlee®
881 CamTrack®Bender, read and understand the bender
manufacturer’s operating and safety instructions before
attaching to or operating with the 252 Mobile Bending Station.
Failure to do so many result in serious injury or death.
WARNING

NEVER operate the bender in an explosive atmosphere.
NEVER operate the bender in wet or damp locations.
DO NOT expose the bender to rain.
ALWAYS disconnect the bender from the hydraulic pump before
servicing and when not in use.
ALWAYS inspect the bender before operating. Replace any
damaged, missing or worn parts. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
conditions that may affect its operation.
Before lifting, be sure all components and parts are secured on the 252
Mobile Bending Station. There are fork pockets provided on the 252
Mobile Bending Station. The maximum height using these fork pockets
is 5 feet. DO NOT attempt to lift the 252 Mobile Bending Station by any
other means, as there are no lifting points provided.
Before transporting by vehicle, be sure all components and parts are
secured on the 252 Mobile Bending Station.
NEVER alter this equipment. Doing so will void the warranty.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from pinch points such as
bending shoes, follow bars, saddles, conduit and other moving parts.
ALWAYS use appropriate bending shoe, follow bar and saddle for
the size conduit to be bent.
ALWAYS keep conduit under control when unloading.
ALWAYS keep the path of the bending conduit clear of
obstructions. Make sure all obstacles are clear of the bending
path BEFORE you bend the conduit.
ALWAYS wear approved safety glasses when the bender is
in operation.
ALWAYS wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
NEVER stand in direct line with the hydraulic cylinder while
operating or servicing the bender. Some parts of the cylinder
are under high pressure and can be propelled with considerable
force.
NEVER stand in direct line with the follow bar while operating the
bender. The follow bar is under high pressure during use and can
be propelled with considerable force.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION — continued
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION
ALWAYS read and understand the safety and operating
instructions supplied with your hydraulic pump.
ALWAYS keep children away. All visitors should remain a safe
distance from work area.
The bender and some accessories exceed 50 lbs. and will
require more than one person to lift, transport and assemble.
ALWAYS keep the bender under control when adjusting to or
from the transport position
Only use the bender for its intended purpose as specified
in this manual.
ALWAYS maintain bender with care. Keep bender clean for
best and safest performance.
CHECK all hose connections prior to use and ensure they are
properly connected. Improper connections may not allow the
hydraulic cylinder to operate.
ONLY roll on a firm, flat smooth surface.
NEVER sit, ride or stand on the Mobile Bending Station.
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COMPONENTS – 252 MOBILE BENDING STATION
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2
3
6
1
5
KEY NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1281-221 Carriage with vise 1
2252-200 Bender mounting unit 1
3281-3 Ram positioning unit 1
4252-132 Pump pedestal 1
5280-7 Magnetic protractor 1
6281-CPLNGASSY 90˚Coupling assembly 1
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FEATURES – 252 MOBILE BENDING STATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 CARRIAGE WITH VISE
2 PUMP PEDESTAL
3 BENDER MOUNTING UNIT
4 CONDUIT – 2" RIGID
5 FOLLOW BAR RETAINER BRACKET
6 SPRING CLIP
7 90˚ COUPLING ASSEMBLY
8 MAGNETIC PROTRACTOR
9 RAM POSITIONER
10 H.D. CASTER SET – 2 RIGID, 2 SWIVEL
11 FORK POCKETS
* Greenlee®and CamTrack®are registered trademarks of Greenlee Tools, Inc., which has no affiliation with Current Tools.
For use with Model #254 Hydraulic Conduit Bender. Can also be used
with Greenlee®Model #881 CamTrack®Benders.*
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8
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12
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4
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MAJOR COMPONENTS – BENDER
ITEM CATALOG DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 254-100 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (INCLUDES ITEM #2) 1
2 254-101 CYLINDER MOUNTING BLOCK 1
3 254-107 CLEVIS PIN 1
4 254-148 CYLINDER BLOCK PIN 2
5 254-006 SPRING CLIP 6
6 254-104 FRAME SIDE ASSEMBLY 2
7 254-151 ROLLER ASSEMBLY 1
8 254-103 CLEVIS 1
9 254-108 CLEVIS RETAINING CLIP 1
10 254-149 SADDLE PIN 1
11 105 STORAGE BOX 1
12 506 CASTER SET – 2 RIGID, 2 SWIVEL 1
13 291 HYDRAULIC HOSE 1
MAJOR COMPONENTS – PARTS LIST
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5
4
3
1
2
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8
10
6
13
11
12
* Greenlee®and CamTrack®are registered trademarks of Greenlee Tools, Inc..
For complete shoe, follow bar and
saddle listing, refer to Model #254
operating manual.
All major components will fit Greenlee®
Model #881 CamTrack®Bender*

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MOUNTING BENDER COMPONENTS ON MOBILE BENDING STATION
MAJOR COMPONENTS – BENDER
1. Pull the pawl release pin on the follow bar retainer brackets and lower the
brackets. Decals on the mobile bending station identify the correct location
for each follow bar. Slide each follow bar into the correct location with the
“ears” to the inside and the rails facing upward. Then, lock the follow bar
retainer brackets into the upright position, making sure the pawls “click”
into place.
2. Pull the spring clips out of the mounting holes in the saddle mounting pins.
A decal above the mounting pins identifies the correct location for each
saddle. Slide each saddle onto the correct mounting pin with the saddle
straddling the mounting plate as shown above. Install all spring clips.
3. Pull the spring clip out of the mounting hole for the 2 1/2" bending shoe. A
decal on the Mobile Bending Station identifies the correct orientation for
hanging the shoe. Hang the shoe and install the spring clip.
4. Loose pins, spring clips, etc. can be placed on the storage tray located
underneath the saddle storage area.
SHOE – 2½"
SADDLES
FOLLOW BARS
(ALL 4 THIS SIDE)
FOLLOW BAR
RETAINER BRACKET
(2 PER FOLLOW BAR)
STORAGE TRAY
NOTE: Lock casters before mounting
or removing components.

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MOUNTING BENDER COMPONENTS ON MOBILE BENDING STATION
MAJOR COMPONENTS – BENDER
5. Pull the spring clips out of the mounting holes in the remaining shoe
mounting pins and the ram positioner mounting pin. Decals on the mobile
bending station identify the correct location and hanging orientation for
each size shoe. A decal also identifies where to hang the ram positioning
unit. Hang all shoes and the ram positioning unit as shown and install all
spring clips.
6. Insert the pump pedestal into the pedestal reciever tube while pulling out
the pedestal locking pin. Place the hydraulic pump onto the pump pedestal.
The figure above shows the pump pedestal locked in the transport position.
Prior to setting up for a bend, the pump pedestal must be rotated outward
so that the controls of the hydraulic pump face the operator. To do so, pull
the pedestal locking pin and rotate the pedestal.
SHOE – 3"
RAM
POSITIONER
SHOE – 4"
SHOE – 3½"
PUMP
PEDESTAL
PUMP
PEDESTAL
LOCKING PIN

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CONDUIT CENTERLINE BENDING RADII
BENDER ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Locate the two frame
sides, roller assembly
and the two spring clips.
2. Place one frame side onto the
roller assembly as shown and
secure with a spring clip.
NOTE: The collar in the end of
the frame side must be facing
outward.
ROLLER
ASSEMBLY
FRAME SIDE
SPRING CLIP
COLLAR
COLLAR
3. Place the second frame side
onto the roller assembly and
secure with a spring clip.
NOTE: The collar in the end
of the frame side must be
facing outward.

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BENDER ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
4. Ensure that the bender mounting unit is installed within the 4 conduit support
tubes as shown. Pull the gate pawl ring on both sides of the bender mount
unit and raise the gates. Using the pedestal locking pin, rotate the pump
pedestal (not shown) to the outside of the Mobile Bending Station frame.
GATE IN RAISED
POSITION
GATE PAWL
RING
BENDER
MOUNTING
UNIT
CONDUIT
SUPPORT TUBE
GATE IN
RAISED POSITION
GATE PAWL
RING
BENDER MOUNTING
UNIT
CONDUIT
SUPPOR
T TUBE