Greenlee 855 User manual

855
SMART BENDER™
and 01711 Optional Deluxe Pendant
Serial Code ABL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
999 2168.5 © 2001 Greenlee Textron IM 1266 REV 15 6/01

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Table of Contents
Description ................................................................... 2
Safety........................................................................... 2
Purpose........................................................................ 2
Important Safety Information ................................... 3–4
Grounding Instructions................................................. 5
Specifications............................................................... 6
Identification................................................................. 7
Transportation.............................................................. 8
Setup............................................................................ 8
Operation
Standard Pendant .............................................. 9–10
Deluxe Pendant................................................ 11–12
Installing and Bending Conduit ........................ 13–18
Special Bending Information................................ 19–27
Assembly for 40 Mil PVC-Coated
Rigid Bending Accessories .................................... 28
Adjustments ......................................................... 29–30
Maintenance ........................................................ 30–31
Bender Head Disassembly .................................. 32–37
Motor Disassembly .................................................... 37
Trunnion Disassembly ............................................... 38
Exploded Views, Parts Lists,
Schematics and Wiring Diagrams ....................... 39–49
Troubleshooting ................................................... 50–62
Description
The 855 Smart Bender™ is designed to bend 1/2"
through 2" EMT, IMC, rigid steel and rigid aluminum
conduit from 0 through 90 degrees. 1/2" through 2"
40 Mil PVC-coated rigid steel conduit can also be bent
with optional 01700 shoe group attachment. The Smart
Bender™ operates similar to other Greenlee electric
benders with the bending action accomplished through
a rotating shoe with a hook and stationary roller conduit
supports.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Do not make any modifications to this device.
Unauthorized changes or modifications will void the
user’s authority to operate this device under United
States federal law.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual
and any markings on the tool provide information for
avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the
use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
Greenlee 855 Smart Bender™.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge.
Greenlee and are registered trademarks of
Greenlee Textron.
Loctite is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation.

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Do not use this tool in a hazardous
environment. Hazards include
flammable liquids, gases, or other
materials. Using this tool in a
hazardous environment can result in
a fire or explosion.
Failure to observe this warning will
result in severe injury or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Electric shock hazard:
• Connect the power cord to a
120 volt, 20 amp receptacle on a
ground fault protected circuit only.
See Grounding Instructions.
• Do not modify the power cord or
plug.
• Inspect the power cord before
use. Repair or replace the cord if
damaged.
• Disconnect the unit from power
before servicing.
Failure to observe these warnings
can result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection can
result in serious eye injury from
flying debris.
Do not remove guards.
Failure to observe this warning can
result in severe injury or death.
• Do not expose to rain.
• Do not use in wet or damp
locations.
• Do not immerse the pendant
switch in water or any other liquid.
Failure to observe these warnings
can result in severe injury or death.
This symbol is used to call your attention to
hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
an injury or property damage. The signal word,
defined below, indicates the severity of the hazard.
The message after the signal word provides
information for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL
result in severe injury or death.
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Failure to observe this warning can
result in severe injury or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Unplug the bender before changing accessories.
Accidental start-up can result in serious injury.
Pinch points:
Keep hands away from bending
shoe, rollers and conduit when
bender is in use.
Failure to observe this warning can
result in severe injury or death.
Extension cords:
• Use only three-wire, 12-AWG
extension cords that have three-
prong grounding-type plugs and
three-hole receptacles that accept
the tool’s plug.
• Do not use extension cords that
are longer than 30 m (100').
• Repair or replace damaged
extension cords.
Failure to observe these warnings
can result in severe injury or death.
Do not operate the bender while wearing loose
clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in moving
parts.
Failure to observe this warning can result in severe
injury or death.
• Conduit moves rapidly as it is bent. The path of
the conduit must be clear of obstructions. Be
sure clearance is adequate before starting the
bend.
• 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.
• Set the switches to the appropriate conduit size
and type before bending.
• Select the appropriate shoe groove and support
roller for the type and size of conduit before
bending.
• Do not bend conduit over 93 degrees. Over
bending could result in the other shoe hook
colliding with the conduit.
• Some bender parts and accessories are heavy
and may require more than one person to lift and
assemble.
• Ensure that all bystanders are away from the
work area when operating the bender.
• Ensure that the work area is clean, dry,
uncluttered, and well-lit.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer’s intended
purpose only. Use other than that which is
instructed in this manual can result in injury or
property damage.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
Do not use as a step or ladder.

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Grounding Instructions
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. This path of
least resistance is intended to reduce the risk of electric
shock.
This tool’s electric cord has a grounding conductor and
a grounding plug as shown. Do not modify the plug.
Connect the plug to a corresponding GFCI protected
receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all national and local codes and
ordinances.
Do not use an adapter.
20 Amp/120 Volt
Plug and Receptacle
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not modify the plug provided
with the tool.
• Connect this tool to a grounded
receptacle on a 20 amp GFCI-
protected circuit.
Failure to observe these warnings
can result in severe injury or death.
ReceptaclePlug

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Specifications
Height.................................................................................................... 1200 mm (47")
Width.................................................................................................... 724 mm (28.5")
Depth ................................................................................................... 902 mm (35.5")
Mass/Weight (bender without shoes or roller supports)....................... 231 kg (510 lb)
Power Supply................................................................. 120 VAC (80 VAC minimum),
18 to 20 amp GFCI-protected circuit
Power Output ...................................................................................................... 2.5 hp
Operating Conditions
Temperature..........................................................0 °C to 38 °C (32 °F to 100 °F)
Relative Humidity .....................................................................................0 to 98%
Capacity .............................................................................................1/2" to 2" conduit
Bending head shown in the
horizontal bending table position.
Balanced bending head pivots easily as it is changed from the vertical
bending position to the horizontal bending table position.
Bending head shown locked in the
vertical bending position.
Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2"
EMT 4-5/16" 5-1/2" 7" 8-13/16" 8-3/8" 9-1/4"
IMC, PVC 4-1/4" 5-7/16" 6-15/16" 8-3/4" 8-1/4" 9"
and Rigid
Conduit Centerline Bending Radius

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Features
The 855 bender is designed to make high quality bends
of up to 90 degrees in 1/2" to 2" EMT, IMC, rigid steel,
and rigid aluminum conduit. It incorporates a number of
features to make bending easier and faster.
• Four large wheels allow easy transportability.
• Powerful motor and efficient gearbox can bend 2" rigid
in 11 seconds.
• Working height at waist level reduces need for the
operator to bend over.
• All conduit bending can be done without changing
shoes or rollers.
• Conduit bending can be done in a vertical plane while
keeping the conduit level or in a horizontal plane to
allow making kicks and offsets.
• Simple roller system automatically adjusts to EMT or
IMC conduit sizes.
• The zero position for bending is automatically set by
selecting the size and type of conduit to be bent prior
to bending.
• Bender automatically compensates for conduit spring-
back so you simply bend to the desired angle without
using charts.
1. Bender power head
2. Trunnion support frame
3. 1-1/2" to 2" bending shoe
4. 1/2" to 1-1/4" bending shoe
5. 1-1/2" to 2" support roller system
6. Support roller engagement handle
• Programmable memory allows you to preselect a
desired angle and automatically bend to that angle for
one or more bends.
• Programmable bend angle adjustment allows you to
compensate for over-bending or under-bending conduit.
• Digital display gives accurate readout of actual bend or
programmed angle.
• Eccentric roller system squeeze adjustment allows
easy adjustment for variations in conduit.
• Removable pendant control prevents unauthorized use
of the bender.
• A lockable storage area is provided for the instruc-
tions, pendant control, etc.
• Lifting eyes are provided for easy hoisting.
• Stubs, offsets, and saddles can be easily made. An
optional deluxe hand terminal tells you where to make
the conduit marks for any type of common bend and
bend to the proper angle.
• Standard bender is fully upgradable with the optional
deluxe hand terminal.
• Optional shoe group attachment for bending 1/2" to 2"
40 Mil PVC-coated rigid steel conduit.
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13. Lockable storage area
14. Power switch/circuit breaker
15. Pendant control receptacle
16. Leveling jack screws
17. Lifting eyes
18. Conduit size selector switch
19. Conduit type selector switch
7. Support roller locking cam
8. Support roller squeeze adjustment
9. Transport handle
10. Bender head pivot lock knob
11. Shoe retaining lock ring
12. Open storage area
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Identification

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Setup
When you reach your destination, lower at least two
jackscrews to prevent the unit from rolling. If desired, all
four jackscrews can be used to level the unit. Rotate the
bender head to the position you desire to bend in. To
rotate the bender head, pull out the round pivot lock
knob while pivoting the head in the desired direction.
If the knob is difficult to pull out, turn the knob clockwise
until it pushes against the frame to break it free. When
the bender is in the desired position, make sure the
detent pin fully engages in the hole. To reduce the
amount of free play in the bender head, turn the knob
counterclockwise until some resistance is felt.
Remove the pendant control from its storage area and
plug it into the four-pin pendant receptacle on the side of
the bender power head. This must be plugged in
before the bender is turned on or it will not operate.
Plug the power cord into a 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI-
protected receptacle and turn the power switch on. Wait
until the display comes on before pressing any keys or
the bender will not operate.
CONDUIT TYPE
DECAL NO. 500 1487.0
RIGID ALUM
PVC
IMC
EMT
CONDUIT SIZE
DECAL NO. 500 8896.7
1/2
3/4
11-1/4
1-1/2
2
Use lifting eyes for hoisting
Lift only with bendingheadin a horizontal position
with the1-1/2"and2"sideup
Transportation
The only proper way to lift this bender is by attaching
nylon or polyester slings or chain and hooks to the
lifting eyes. The bender head must be in the table-top
position as shown below with the 1-1/2" to 2" shoe up.
Rotate the eyes up
so that the slings
or hooks can be
hooked to or
looped through the
eyes. Make sure
that each side of
the sling or chain
is at least 3' long
to prevent it from
rubbing against the
bender. Make sure
all components
used to lift this
bender are prop-
erly rated for the
231 kg (510 lb)
weight. Use a
ramp to load and
unload from a
truck or other
vehicle that is not
equipped with a lift
gate. To transport
around the jobsite,
first assure that the jackscrews are retracted enough to
clear the terrain.
Pull out on the bender head pivot lock knob. If the pivot
lock knob cannot be pulled out far enough for the detent
pin to clear the frame, turn the knob clockwise until the
detent pin clears the frame. Rotate the bender head so
that the 1-1/2" to 2" shoe is up. Make sure that the
detent pin locks into position. Turn the pivot lock knob
counterclockwise until resistance is felt to lock the pin in
position.
To prevent the bender from rolling on its own, lower the
kickstand (optional). It is located between the two swivel
wheels. To set the kickstand, apply foot pressure to the
lever above the stand until it contacts the ground and
then push the bender away from you until it rolls up
onto the stand. To take the bender off the stand, push
down on the lever below the crossbar and pull the
bender toward you until it rolls off the stand.

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Operation —Standard Pendant
Set the type and size of conduit you will be bending
with the rotary selector switches located on the side
of the bender.
Failure to do so may result in the shoe rotating the
opposite direction than expected.
Bend Key: runs the shoe in the direction to bend the
conduit according to which conduit size has been
selected by the rotary size selector switch. The BEND
key functions only while it is pressed. The BEND key
ceases to function once it reaches the maximum shoe
travel or an angle stored in memory.
Jog Key: runs the shoe in the direction to bend the
conduit according to which conduit size has been
selected by the rotary size selector switch in 1/2-degree
increments. The JOG key functions any time it is
pressed until the maximum shoe travel is reached.
Unload Key: runs the shoe backwards according to
which conduit size has been selected by the rotary size
selector switch. The UNLOAD key functions when it is
pressed unless the roller support locking cam is locked
in position.
Note: The shoes can rotate a restricted amount in the
bend direction. When the maximum has been reached, the
BEND and JOG keys will not function. Use the UNLOAD
key to rotate the shoes to the proper load position.
Angle Select ▲: is used to set the desired bend angle
into memory. Pressing it for a moment increases the
present angle in memory 1 degree at a time. Holding it
down rapidly advances the memory angle.
Angle Select ▼: functions the same as the ANGLE
SELECT UP key except it decreases the angle.
Clear Key: sets the display to 00 and eliminates any
angle from memory. It will not reset the actual present
bend angle to zero.
CONDUIT SIZE
CONDUIT TYPE
DECAL NO. 500 8896.7
1/2
3/4
11-1/4
1-1/2
2
DECAL NO. 500 1487.0
RIGID ALUM
PVC
IMC
EMT
Use lifting eyes for hoisting
Lift only with bending head in a horizontal position
with the 1-1/2" and2" side up
Display: shows the actual angle the conduit has been
bent in degrees. Counting does not start until the
conduit actually starts to bend. If an angle is stored in
memory, the display shows the stored angle at all times
except while the BEND, JOG, or UNLOAD keys are
depressed and for about 2 seconds after they are
released. The display will not show angles greater than
99 or less than 0.
Upon power-up the display will show H., which indicates
that the home position must be set on the bender before
installing conduit. Press UNLOAD until the shoe hook
for the size and type of conduit selected is at the bottom
(5 o’clock position). Press BEND until the pendant
display changes from H. and starts counting. Then
press UNLOAD until the shoe rotates backwards and
stops. This is the proper load position for the selected
size and type of conduit and home position is now set.
The display will show H. each time there is a change in
conduit type setting, a change in conduit size to the
other shoe, and when power to the bender has been
interrupted.
Accuracy Adjust Mode: due to variations in conduit,
you may notice the bender consistently over or under
bending a particular size and type of conduit. The
accuracy adjustment mode allows programming correc-
tions for over and under bending conduit. Minus 9 to
plus 9 degree adjustments can be made for each size
and type of conduit. Press and hold CLEAR, then press
and hold BEND until Pr is displayed. Release controls
and adjust the degrees of bend by pressing the ANGLE
SELECT up and down controls. ANGLE SELECT UP
increases and ANGLE SELECT DOWN decreases the
bend angle for the size and type of conduit selected by
the rotary selector switches. CLEAR resets the adjust
angle to zero. Any adjust angle may be displayed by
setting the rotary selector switches to the desired size
and type of conduit. Press BEND to save the adjust
angle and exit the Adjust mode. Only changes to the
last displayed value will be saved. Changes saved are
to permanent memory in the bender and can only be
changed by reprogramming. The pendant will display
oP for two seconds when the bender returns to the
normal operating mode.
BEND
JOG
UNLOAD
ANGLE
SELECT
ANGLE
SELECT
CLEAR

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Operation —Standard Pendant (cont’d)
Stub Up and Offset Bending Chart to determine
bending marks when using standard pendant. CONDUIT SIZE 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2
DEDUCT 7-1/2 9 11 13-5/8 14-7/8 16-3/8
MINIMUM STUB 9-1/2 11 13 15-5/8 16-7/8 18-3/8
DEDUCT 7-1/2 9 11 13-5/8 14-7/8 16-1/8
MINIMUM STUB 9-1/2 11 13 15-5/8 16-7/8 18-1/8
OFFSET-“X” 2-1/2 3-1/16 3-1/16 4 4-3/4 4-3/4
EMT
IMC, RIGID
& PVC
Finished Angle
15°30°45°
OFFSET MAX CENTER MAX CENTER MAX CENTER
CONDUIT TO CONDUIT TO CONDUIT TO
SIZE CENTER SIZE CENTER SIZE CENTER
23/4 7-3/4
41-1/2 15-7/16 3/4 7-15/16
62 23-3/16 1 11-15/16 1/2 8-5/16
82 30-7/8 1-1/2 15-15/16 1 11-1/16
10 2 38-5/8 2 19-15/16 1-1/4 13-13/16
12 2 46-3/8 2 23-15/16 1-1/2 16-5/8
14 2 54-1/16 2 27-15/16 2 19-7/16
16 2 61-13/16 2 31-15/16 2 22-1/4
18 2 69-9/16 2 35-15/16 2 25-1/16
20 2 77-1/4 2 39-15/16 2 27-15/16
22 2 85 2 43-15/16 2 30-3/4
STUB LENGTH STUB
LENGTH
MARK
BENDING
MARK 1 DEDUCT
STUB
LENGTH
MARK
BENDING
MARK 1
STUB LENGTH
BENDING
MARK 1
BENDING
MARK 2
START OF BEND
CENTER TO CENTER
X
C
E
N
T
E
R
T
O
C
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N
T
E
R
BENDING
MARK 1
BENDING
MARK 2
START OF BEND
X

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Operation —Optional Deluxe Pendant
Mark 1 = 9.84
Mark 2 = 31.88
Mark 3 = 36.84
PRESS ENTER TO GO ON
RESET JOG BEND
OFFSET SADDLE
UNLOAD
STUB
ANGLE
HEIGHT
LENGTH
CLEAR
NUMBER
ENTER
9
8
7
6
5
4
0
123
•
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
EMT
IMC
RIGID
Enter all dimensions in inches, converting any fractions
to decimals using the Decimal Conversion Chart below.
Decimal
Conversion
1/16 .06
1/8 .12
3/16 .18
1/4 .25
5/16 .31
3/8 .37
7/16 .43
1/2 .50
9/16 .56
5/8 .62
11/16 .68
3/4 .75
13/16 .81
7/8 .87
15/16 .93
1. Upon power-up, the SELECT CONDUIT SIZE
prompt will be displayed alone.
2. The sequence of prompts or displays is:
a. SELECT CONDUIT SIZE
b. SELECT CONDUIT TYPE
c. SELECT TYPE OF BEND
d. SELECT ANGLE
e. SELECT HEIGHT
f. SELECT LENGTH (This prompt is skipped
when the bend type is a stub.)
g. MARK 1= .... PRESS ENTER TO GO ON
h. SET FRONT OF HOOK AT MARK 1…
i. SET HOME POSITION (This prompt is dis-
played when BEND is pressed and until the
home switch has been tripped for the size and
type of conduit selected. The bend angle will be
displayed once the home switch is tripped. The
display will show SET HOME POSITION each
time BEND is pressed after there is a change to
conduit type, conduit size change to the other
shoe, after pressing RESET, and when power
to the bender has been interrupted. SET HOME
POSITION prompt will be skipped if the home
switch was previously tripped.)
j. 00o to 99o (Bend angle is displayed when
BEND is pressed and after the home switch has
been tripped.)
k. SET FRONT OF HOOK AT MARK 2 …
(This display is skipped for stubs.)
l. 00o to 99o
m. SET FRONT OF HOOK AT MARK 3 …
(This display is skipped for stubs and offsets.)
n. 00o to 99o
p. MARK 1 = … PRESS ENTER TO GO ON
(The display will repeat the bend layout for
duplicate bends.)
3. Pressing any of the six conduit size keys at any
point will set that size into memory and display the
SELECT CONDUIT TYPE screen.
4. Pressing the conduit type key at any point will cycle
through the conduit types in the order of EMT, IMC,
RIG, ALM, PVC … etc. The pendant will then
display SELECT TYPE OF BEND.
5. Pressing any of the three bend-type keys (STUB,
OFFSET or SADDLE) at any time will set that bend
type in memory and display the SELECT ANGLE
screen.
6. Pressing the ANGLE key at any point will display
the SELECT ANGLE screen and allow changing of
the angle with the numerical keys, then press
ENTER. The ANGLE key does not need to be
pressed if SELECT ANGLE is already displayed.
7. Pressing the HEIGHT key at any point will display
the SELECT HEIGHT screen and allow changing
of the height with the numerical keys and pressing
ENTER. The HEIGHT key does not need to be
pressed if SELECT HEIGHT is already displayed.
8. Pressing the LENGTH key at any point will display
the SELECT LENGTH screen and allow changing of
the length with the numerical keys and pressing
ENTER, unless the bend type is a stub in which
case the LENGTH key will do nothing. The LENGTH
key does not need to be pressed if SELECT
LENGTH is already displayed.

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Operation —Optional Deluxe Pendant (cont’d)
9. Pressing ENTER:
a. is required to store any numerical value into
memory.
b. when on SELECT CONDUIT SIZE screen will
proceed to the next screen without changing the
size.
c. when on SELECT CONDUIT TYPE screen will
proceed to the next screen without changing the
type.
d. when on SELECT TYPE OF BEND screen will
proceed to the next screen without changing the
bend type.
e. when on SELECT ANGLE screen will proceed
to the next screen without changing the angle.
f. when on SELECT HEIGHT screen will proceed
to the next screen without changing the height.
If the bend type is a stub, then pressing ENTER
will proceed to the MARK 1= … Press ENTER
TO GO ON screen.
g. when on SELECT LENGTH screen will proceed
to the next screen without changing the
LENGTH.
h. when on MARK 1= … Press ENTER TO GO
ON screen will proceed to next screen.
i. when on any of the three SET FRONT OF
HOOK AT… screens will do nothing.
j. when in Accuracy Adjust mode will save any
change to the last displayed adjust angle and
exit Accuracy Adjust mode.
10. Pressing any of the 11 numeric keys and
ENTER when the display is prompting SELECT
ANGLE will display and store the numbers as they
are pressed. Angles will only be displayed in whole
numbers. Pressing any of the numeric keys and
ENTER when the SELECT HEIGHT and SELECT
LENGTH prompts are displayed will display and
store the numbers immediately after a HEIGHT ="
or LENGTH =" display as soon as the numbers are
pressed. At any other point, pressing the numeric
keys will do nothing. All numeric displays will be
limited to two decimal places, except as noted
above.
11. Pressing BEND:
a. if the conduit size and type have not been
selected, will display the SELECT CONDUIT
SIZE screen but will not start the bender.
b. with the conduit size, type and no bend angle or
an angle of 0 in memory will run the bender.
The pendant will display the actual bend angle,
or SET HOME POSITION until the home switch
has been tripped. Operation will stop and the
prior screen will return when the BEND key is
released.
c. with conduit size, type and a bend angle other
than 0 in memory will run the bender. The
pendant will display the actual bend angle, or
SET HOME POSITION until the home switch
has been tripped. Operation will stop when the
bend key is released, when the actual bend
angle equals or exceeds the angle set in
memory, or when the maximum shoe rotation
has been reached. Releasing the BEND key will
not change the display. The prior screen will
return when the bend angle equals the angle in
memory.
12. Pressing UNLOAD will run the bender backwards
so the conduit can be removed. Releasing the
UNLOAD key will stop operation. The UNLOAD key
will not function if the conduit size and type have not
been selected, or when the roller support locking
cam is activated.
13. Pressing JOG will run the bender forward 1/2
degree every time it is pressed unless the maximum
shoe rotation has been reached. JOG will not
operate when the maximum shoe rotation has been
reached. If the conduit size and type have not been
selected, then the SELECT CONDUIT SIZE screen
will be displayed and the bender will not start.
14. Pressing RESET:
a. returns the display to the SELECT CONDUIT
SIZE screen, clears all previous settings (except
Accuracy Adjust Angles) from memory and
clears the screen except for the prompt.
b. will exit Accuracy Adjust mode without saving
any change to the accuracy adjust angle.
15. Pressing CLEAR NUMBER:
a. will eliminate any numerical value you are in the
process of entering.
b. when in Accuracy Adjust mode will set the
adjust angle to zero.
c. will have no effect if you are not being prompted
to enter a number value.
16. Pressing a second key while a first key is already
depressed will do nothing further. The first key
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Operation — Installing and Bending Conduit
CONDUIT SIZE
CONDUIT TYPE
DECAL NO. 500 8896.7
1/2
3/4
11-1/4
1-1/2
2
DECAL NO. 500 1487.0
RIGID ALUM
PVC
IMC
EMT
Use lifting eyes for hoisting
Lift only with bending head in a horizontal position
with the 1-1/2" and 2" side up
Set the type and size of conduit you will be bending
with the rotary selector switches located on the side
of the bender.
Failure to do so may result in the shoe rotating the
opposite direction than expected.
Note: Variations for deluxe pendant operation are
included within brackets […].
[On the deluxe terminal, select the size and type of
conduit with the six conduit size keys and the one
conduit type key. Each press of conduit type key will
choose the next type. The rotary selector switches have
no effect when the deluxe terminal is used.] If the
pendant display shows H. [deluxe pendant screen
shows SET HOME POSITION], set home position on
the bender before installing conduit. Press UNLOAD
until the shoe hook for the type and size of conduit
selected is at the bottom (5 o’clock position). Press
BEND until the pendant display changes from H. [or
SET HOME POSITION on the deluxe pendant] and
starts counting. Then press UNLOAD until the shoe
rotates backwards and stops. This is the proper load
position for the selected size and type of conduit and
home position is now set. After you start bending, the
bender automatically stops at this load position when
UNLOAD is pressed. The standard pendant displays H.
[SET HOME POSITION on the deluxe pendant] each
time there is a change in conduit type setting, a change
in conduit size to the other shoe, [RESET key is
pressed on the deluxe pendant], and when power to the
bender has been interrupted. Home position can only be
set when the shoe rotates in the bend direction.
Note: The shoe can rotate a restricted amount in the
bend direction. When the maximum rotation has been
reached, BEND and JOG keys will not function. Always
use the UNLOAD key to rotate the shoes to the proper
load position.
The shoe grooves for EMT conduit use silver hooks, the
shoe grooves for IMC and rigid (steel and aluminum)
conduit use green hooks, and the optional shoes for
bending 40 Mil PVC-coated steel rigid conduit have
black hooks. Insert the conduit into the proper shoe
groove and hook. Align the bend location marks with the
front of the hook. If you wish to side load the conduit,
rotate the shoe hook to the 5 o’clock position.
• Do not allow a bend or coupler to go over the
roller supports.
• Do not allow the trailing end of the conduit to go
over the roller supports.
Failure to observe these warnings can result in
severe injury or death.

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MANUAL BENDING
Make sure that no angle is set in memory. The memory
is clear if the pendant display shows 00 when BEND,
UNLOAD or JOG are not depressed. If 00 is not
displayed, press CLEAR. [The memory is clear if no
angle is shown in the top row of the terminal display and
is prompting for a bend type]. If an angle of 93 degrees
is reached at any time while pressing BEND or JOG, the
bender will stop to prevent accidentally running a hook
into the conduit. Always use the UNLOAD key to rotate
the shoe to the desired position.
1/2" to 1-1/4" Conduit
Press the BEND key while maintaining conduit align-
ment until slack is taken up. When the conduit starts to
bend, the digital display starts to count from zero and
show the angle to which the conduit has been bent.
The angle displayed has already compensated for
springback. When you reach your desired angle,
release the BEND key. It might be beneficial to stop
slightly before the angle to account for reaction time and
motor braking time and then use the JOG key to
advance the bend in 1/2-degree increments to prevent
overbending.
Press the BEND key while maintaining conduit align-
ment until slack is taken up. When the conduit starts to
bend, the digital display starts to count from zero and
show the angle to which the conduit has been bent.
The angle displayed has already compensated for
springback. When you reach your desired angle,
release the BEND key. It might be beneficial to stop
slightly before the angle to account for reaction time and
motor braking time and then use the JOG key to
advance the bend in 1/2-degree increments to prevent
overbending.
1-1/2" and 2" EMT, IMC and Aluminum Rigid Conduit
Note: For aluminum rigid conduit, set squeeze to
minimum position.
Press or jog the BEND key while engaging the roller
system using the support roller engagement handle.
1-1/2" and 2" Rigid and 40 Mil PVC-Coated
Rigid Conduit
Make sure that the rollers are in the fully retracted
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Apply sufficient force on the handle so that the roller
system reaches its position against the stops before the
conduit starts to bend. Supporting the tail end of a long
conduit may ease engagement when bending vertically.
Continue to press the BEND key while maintaining
conduit alignment until slack is taken up. When the
conduit starts to bend, the digital display starts to count
from zero and show the angle to which the conduit has
been bent. The angle displayed has already compen-
sated for springback. When you reach your desired angle,
release the BEND key. It might be beneficial to stop
slightly before the angle to account for reaction time and
motor braking time and then use the JOG key to advance
the bend in 1/2-degree increments to prevent
overbending.
A roller support lock has been provided to free up one
hand. Once the roller support engagement handle is
brought up into position, a locking cam holds the handle
in place and bending can proceed from this point
without further operator action on the handle. Lifting up
on the tail of the conduit makes roller engagement
easier. For 1-1/2" EMT, it may be easy to go past the
cam; if this happens, raise the cam by hand and rest the
handle against it. If you wish to change the position of
the conduit and it is held too tightly to move, rotate the
handle counterclockwise to disengage the cam. Reposi-
tion the conduit and relock in place. The UNLOAD key
will not function while the locking cam is engaged.
Note: If you are unable to raise the handle enough to
engage the locking cam even after lifting up on the tail
of the conduit or pushing down on the nose, the
squeeze is probably set too high. If the handle easily
passes by the cam on 2", the squeeze is probably set
too low.
PROGRAMMED BENDING
Press the ANGLE SELECT UP key to place an angle
into memory. Pressing it momentarily advances the
stored angle 1 degree at a time. Holding it down rapidly
advances the angle. Release it when the desired angle
is obtained. Use the ANGLE SELECT DOWN key to
reduce the angle in memory. It operates the same as
the ANGLE SELECT UP key does. The ANGLE
SELECT DOWN key can also be used to initiate putting
an angle in memory. For large angles, this would be
faster. Press the CLEAR key to remove any angle from
memory and set the display to 00. If an angle is stored
in memory, it will be displayed whenever the BEND,
JOG or UNLOAD keys are not depressed. [Press the
ANGLE key on the deluxe terminal and enter an angle
using the 10 numerical keys. The decimal is not used
for angles. Press ENTER to set the angle in memory.] If
an angle of 93 degrees is reached at any time while
pressing BEND or JOG, the bender will stop to prevent
accidentally running a hook into the conduit. Always use
the UNLOAD key to rotate the shoe to the desired
position.
Accuracy Adjustments
Due to variations in conduit, you may notice the bender
consistently over or under bending a particular size and
type of conduit. Programmed adjustments can be made
to compensate for over and under bending conduit.
Minus 9 to 9 degree adjustments can be made for each
size and type of conduit. Press and hold CLEAR and
then press and hold BEND until Pr is displayed.
Release the keys and adjust the degrees of bend by
pressing the ANGLE SELECT UP or ANGLE SELECT
DOWN keys. ANGLE SELECT UP increases and
ANGLE SELECT DOWN decreases the bend angle for
the size and type of conduit selected by the rotary
selector switches. CLEAR resets the adjust angle to
zero. Any adjust angle may be displayed by setting the
rotary selector switches to the desired size and type of
conduit while in the Accuracy Adjust programming
mode. Press BEND to save the adjust angle and exit
the Adjust mode. Only changes to the last displayed
value will be saved. Changes saved are to permanent
memory in the bender and can only be changed by
reprogramming. The pendant will display oP for two
seconds when the bender returns to the normal operat-
ing mode.
1/2" to 1-1/4" Conduit
Press the BEND key while maintaining conduit align-
ment until slack is taken up. When the conduit starts to
bend, the digital display starts to count from zero and
show the angle to which the conduit has been bent. The
angle displayed has already compensated for
springback. As the conduit approaches the programmed
angle, the bender slows and then stops at the pro-
grammed angle. Releasing the BEND key at any time
during the bend stops the bender. The bend can then
be resumed from the point it was stopped. After stop-
ping at the programmed angle, the BEND key will
function if released and pressed again. The JOG key
can be used to bend beyond the programmed angle in
1/2-degree increments.
1-1/2" and 2" Rigid and 40 Mil PVC-Coated
Rigid Conduit
Make sure that the rollers are in the fully retracted
position to the right. Press the BEND key while main-
taining conduit alignment until slack is taken up. When
the conduit starts to bend, the digital display starts to
count from zero and show the angle to which the
conduit has been bent. The angle displayed has already
compensated for springback. As the conduit ap-
proaches the programmed angle, the bender slows and
then stops at the programmed angle. Releasing the
BEND key at any time during the bend stops the
bender. The bend can then be resumed from the point it
was stopped. After stopping at the programmed angle,
the BEND key will function if released and pressed
again. The JOG key can be used to bend beyond the
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Operation —Installing and Bending Conduit (cont’d)
1-1/2" and 2" EMT, IMC, and Aluminum
Rigid Conduit
Note: For aluminum rigid conduit, set squeeze to
minimum position.
Press or jog the BEND key while engaging the roller
system using the support roller engagement handle.
Apply sufficient force on the handle so that the roller
system reaches its position against the stops before the
conduit starts to bend. Supporting the tail end of a long
conduit may ease engagement when bending vertically.
Continue to press the BEND key while maintaining
conduit alignment until slack is taken up.
When the conduit starts to bend, the digital display
starts to count from zero and show the angle to which
the conduit has been bent. The angle displayed has
already compensated for springback. As the conduit
approaches the programmed angle, the bender slows
and then stops at the programmed angle. Releasing the
BEND key at any time during the bend stops the
bender. The bend can then be resumed from the point it
was stopped. After stopping at the programmed angle,
the BEND key will function if released and pressed
again. The JOG key can be used to bend beyond the
programmed angle in 1/2-degree increments.
A roller support lock has been provided to free up one
hand. Once the roller support engagement handle is
brought up into position, a locking cam holds the handle
in place and bending can proceed from this point
without further operator action on the handle. Lifting up
on the tail of the conduit makes roller engagement
easier. For 1-1/2" EMT, it may be easy to go past the
cam; if this happens, raise the cam by hand and rest the
handle against it. If you wish to change the position of
the conduit and it is held too tightly to move, lift up on
the cam while supporting the handle, and allow the
handle to retract slightly. Reposition the conduit and
relock in place. The UNLOAD key will not function while
the locking cam is engaged.
Note: If you are unable to raise the handle enough to
engage the locking cam even after lifting up on the tail
of the conduit or pushing down on the nose, the
squeeze is probably set too high. If the handle easily
passes by the cam on 2", the squeeze is probably set
too low.
UNLOADING
When the conduit is bent to the desired angle, press the
UNLOAD key until the shoe has rotated back about 10
or more degrees. Twist the conduit to free it from the
hook and remove it from the shoe. Continue to press
UNLOAD and the bender will automatically stop at the
best position for end-loading the next conduit. If you
want to side-load the conduit (or use the opposite side
of the shoe), you need to unload beyond this point. To
do so, simply release the UNLOAD key and press it
again. The bender will proceed to unload. Release the
UNLOAD key when the shoe has rotated to the desired
position.
MAKING ANOTHER BEND
To make another manual bend, proceed as you did with
the first one. To make another programmed bend of the
same size, type and angle, load and bend the conduit
just as you did the previous one. You may change the
programmed angle and make a bend to the new angle
without any additional changes. You can also change
the size and/or type of conduit and bend to the previous
angle; however, if your change requires using the
opposite side of a shoe, you need to use the UNLOAD
key to index the shoe. Do not use the BEND key to
index the shoe. Using the BEND key will cause the
bender to stop at the programmed angle. Pressing
CLEAR will eliminate this, but you will need to repro-
gram the bend.
MAKING A FULLY PROGRAMMED BEND
ON DELUXE PENDANT
Select the size and type of conduit to be bent as previ-
ously instructed. Select the type of bend you wish to
make, using one of the three bend type keys (STUB,
OFFSET or SADDLE). Enter the angle to be bent to,
using the numerical keys (0 to 9). Press ENTER. The
decimal key is not used for angles. Enter the height of
the stub, offset or saddle, using any of the 11 numerical
keys. Press ENTER. The height is from the bottom of
the conduit to the center of the end of the conduit for
stubs, and from the bottom of the conduit to the bottom
of the second bend for offsets and saddles. If you are to
make an offset or saddle, enter the length of it using the
11 numerical keys. Press ENTER. The length is from
the end of the conduit to the beginning of the first bend
for offsets, and from the end of the conduit to the middle
of the saddle for saddles. The display screen will show
where to make your alignment marks. Place mark 1 on
the conduit the distance shown from the end of the
conduit. For offsets and saddles, place mark 2 the
distance shown from mark 1. For saddles, place mark 3
the distance shown from mark 2. Set Home Position if
required. Insert the conduit into the proper shoe groove
and hook and align mark 1 with the outside edge of the
hook.
Accuracy Adjustments on Deluxe Pendant
Due to variations in conduit, you may notice the bender
consistently over or under bending a particular size and
type of conduit. Programmed adjustments can be made
to compensate for over and under bending conduit.
Minus 9 to 9 degree adjustments can be made for each
size and type of conduit. Press RESET and then press
0 three times. PROGRAMMING MODE will appear on
the third line of the display. Enter the desired size and
type of conduit. The screen will show the current adjust
angle for the selected size and type of conduit and
display ENTER NUMBER OF DEGREES TO CHANGE
(USE . FOR NEGATIVE). Use the numerical keys and
enter the desired change in absolute value to the
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negative sign on and off. Pressing the CLEAR NUM-
BER key changes the adjust angle to 0. Any adjust
angle may be displayed by pressing the keys for the
desired size and type of conduit while in the Accuracy
Adjust programming mode. Press ENTER to save the
adjust angle and exit the Accuracy Adjust programming
mode. Only the change to the last displayed value will
be saved. Press RESET to exit the Accuracy Adjust
programming mode without saving a program change.
Changes saved are to permanent memory in the bender
and can only be changed by reprogramming.
1/2" to 1-1/4" Conduit
Press the BEND key while maintaining conduit align-
ment, until slack is taken up. When the conduit starts to
bend, the digital display starts to count from zero and
show the angle to which the conduit has been bent.
Releasing the BEND key at any time during the bend
stops the bender. The bend can then be resumed from
the point it was stopped. As the conduit approaches the
programmed angle, the bender slows and then stops at
the programmed angle. After stopping at the pro-
grammed angle, the BEND key will function if released
and pressed again. The JOG key can be used to bend
beyond the programmed angle in 1/2-degree incre-
ments. Press UNLOAD until the shoe has rotated back
about 10 or more degrees, and twist the conduit to
loosen it from the hook. If the bend is complete, remove
the conduit from the shoe. For offsets and saddles,
press UNLOAD until the shoe returns and stops at the
load position, move conduit to align mark 2 with the
hook, rotate conduit 180 degrees, and make the next
bend(s) as before.
1-1/2" and 2" Rigid and 40 Mil PVC-Coated
Rigid Conduit
Make sure that the rollers are in the fully retracted
position to the right. Press the BEND key while main-
taining conduit alignment until slack is taken up. When
the conduit starts to bend, the digital display starts to
count from zero and show the angle to which the
conduit has been bent. Releasing the BEND key at any
time during the bend stops the bender. The bend can
then be resumed from the point it was stopped. As the
conduit approaches the programmed angle, the bender
slows and then stops at the programmed angle. After
stopping at the programmed angle, the BEND key will
function if released and pressed again. The JOG key
can be used to bend beyond the programmed angle in
1/2-degree increments. Press UNLOAD until the shoe
has rotated back about 10 or more degrees, and twist
the conduit to loosen it from the hook. If the bend is
complete, remove the conduit from the shoe. For offsets
and saddles, press UNLOAD until the shoe returns and
stops at the load position, move conduit to align mark 2
with the hook, rotate conduit 180 degrees, and make
the next bend(s) as before.
1-1/2" and 2" EMT, IMC and Aluminum Rigid Conduit
Note: For aluminum rigid conduit, set squeeze to the
minimum position.
Press or jog the BEND key while engaging the roller
system using the support roller engagement handle.
Apply sufficient force on the handle so that the roller
system reaches its position against the stops before the
conduit starts to bend. Supporting the tail end of a long
conduit may ease engagement when bending vertically.
Continue to press the BEND key while maintaining
conduit alignment until slack is taken up. When the
conduit starts to bend, the digital display starts to count
from zero and show the angle to which the conduit has
been bent. Releasing the BEND key at any time during
the bend stops the bender. The bend can then be
resumed from the point it was stopped. As the conduit
approaches the programmed angle, the bender slows
and then stops at the programmed angle. After reaching
the programmed angle, the BEND key will become non-
functional.
A roller support lock has been provided to free up one
hand. Once the roller support engagement handle is
brought up into position, a locking cam holds the handle
in place and bending can proceed from this point
without further operator action on the handle. Lifting up
on the tail of the conduit makes roller engagement
easier. For 1-1/2" EMT, it may be easy to go past the
cam; if this happens, raise the cam by hand and rest the
handle against it. If you wish to change the position of
the conduit and it is held too tightly to move, lift up on
the cam while supporting the handle and allow the
handle to retract slightly. Reposition the conduit and
relock in place. The UNLOAD key will not function while
the locking cam is engaged.
Note: If you are unable to raise the handle enough to
engage the locking cam even after lifting up on the tail
of the conduit or pushing down on the nose, the
squeeze is probably set too high. If the handle easily
passes by the cam on 2", the squeeze is probably set
too low.
Press UNLOAD until the shoe has rotated back about
10 or more degrees, and twist the conduit to loosen it
from the hook. If the bend is complete, remove the
conduit from the shoe. For offsets and saddles, press
UNLOAD until the shoe returns and stops at the load
position, move conduit to align mark 2 with the hook,
rotate conduit 180 degrees, and make the next bend(s)
as before.

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VARIATIONS OF TYPES OF BENDS
Offsets Located by the Second Bend
If you wish to make an offset where the location of the
end of the second bend is desired rather than the start
of the first bend, then treat the bend as a saddle to
make your alignment marks and then bend it as an
offset. First enter the conduit size and type, bend type
(saddle), angle, height and length (from the end of the
conduit to the desired end of the second bend) in the
normal fashion. Dimensions will be displayed for three
marks. Lay out the first two marks on the conduit and
ignore the third. Press the OFFSET key and then press
ENTER several times until the display prompts you to
set the conduit at mark 1. Continue to make your offset
as previously instructed.
U-Bends on Deluxe Pendant
To make a two bend “U”, treat it as a 90˚ stub and
offset. Enter the conduit size, conduit type, type of bend
(STUB), angle (90), and length (distance from end of
conduit to bottom of “U”). The screen will display MARK
1=… PRESS ENTER TO GO ON. Record mark 1. Next,
press OFFSET and ENTER. Then enter the height
(centerline distance between the two legs) and press
ENTER. The display will prompt SELECT LENGTH.
Press any numerical key and ENTER. The screen will
display MARK 1=…, MARK 2=…. PRESS ENTER TO
GO ON. Ignore mark 1 displayed and record mark 2.
Use mark 1 from the stub bend and mark 2 from the
offset bend and lay out marks onto the conduit as a
normal offset. Proceed to bend the conduit as a normal
offset except
do not rotate the conduit between bends.
Operation —Installing and Bending Conduit (cont’d)
Four-Bend Saddles
To make a four-bend saddle, program it as a saddle and
bend it as two offsets. Enter the conduit size and type,
bend type (saddle), angle, height and length (from the
end of the conduit to the end of the second bend). The
dimensions will be displayed for three marks. Lay out
marks 1 and 2 in normal fashion. Place a third mark the
distance shown for mark 3 from mark 1 (not mark 2 as
usual). Place a fourth mark the distance of the desired
straight section from the third mark. Place a fifth mark
the distance shown for mark 2 from the fourth mark.
Press the OFFSET key and then press ENTER several
times until the display prompts you to set the conduit at
mark 1. Make your first bend here. Rotate the conduit
180 degrees and make your second bend starting at the
second mark. Maintain alignment and make your first
bend of the second offset starting at your fourth mark.
Rotate the conduit 180 degrees and make the second
bend of the second offset starting at your fifth mark.

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Special Bending Information
This section of the manual describes a means for laying
out the starting points for various types of bends. It will
give very accurate measurements for heights and bend
angles commonly used.
Stubs
Y
HEIGHT
MARK
ANGLE
1. Go to the following chart which is for the size and
type of conduit you are to bend.
2. Look down to the ANGLE column until you come to
the angle you want to bend to.
3. Look at the numbers in the row preceded by Y and
pick the one that is directly under the height (H) you
want.
4. Place a mark this distance from the end of the
conduit.
5. Make your bend after positioning the front edge of
the hook on your mark.
Offsets (controlling the start of the first bend)
START OF
FIRST BEND
LENGTH
ANGLE
HEIGHT
BENDING
MARK 1 BENDING MARK 2
LENGTH – X L1
1. Subtract the X dimension for the size of conduit to
be bent from the desired length.
2. Place your first mark this distance from the end of
the conduit.
3. Go to the following chart which is for the size and
type of conduit you are to bend.
4. Look down to the ANGLE column until you come to
the angles you want to bend to.
5. Look at the numbers in the row preceded by L1 and
pick the one that is directly under the height (H)
you want.
6. Place a second mark this distance from your first
mark.
7. Make your first bend after placing the front edge of
the hook on the first mark and your second bend
after placing the front edge of the hook under the
second mark.

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Offsets (controlling the end of the second bend)
BENDING
MARK 1 BENDING MARK 2
HEIGHT
LENGTH TO END OF SECOND BEND
ANGLE
LENGTH –Z L1
1. Go to the following chart which is for the size and
type of conduit you are to bend.
2. Look down the ANGLE column until you come to
the angle you want to bend to.
3. Look at the numbers in the row preceded by Z and
pick the one that is directly under the height (H) you
want.
4. Subtract this Z dimension from the desired length.
5. Place your first mark this distance from the end of
the conduit.
6. Look at the numbers in the row preceded by L1 and
pick the one that is directly under the height (H) you
want.
7. Place a second mark this distance from your first
mark.
8. Make your first bend after placing the front edge of
the hook on the first mark and your second bend
after placing the front edge of the hook on the
second mark.
Special Bending Information (cont’d)
Three-Bend Saddle
BENDING
MARK 1 BENDING MARK 3
BENDING
MARK 2
LENGTH –Z L1 L2
LENGTH TO CENTER
ANGLE
HEIGHT
1. Go to the following chart which is for the size and
type of conduit you are to bend.
2. Look down the ANGLE column until you come to
the angle you want to bend to.
3. Look at the numbers in the row preceded by Z and
pick the one that is directly under the height (H) you
want.
4. Subtract this Z dimension from the desired length.
5. Place your first mark this distance from the end of
the conduit.
6. Look at the numbers in the row preceded by L1 and
pick the one that is directly under the height (H) you
want.
7. Place a second mark this distance from your first
mark.
8. Look at the numbers in the row preceded by L2 and
pick the one that is directly under the height (H) you
want.
9. Place a third mark this distance from your second
mark.
10. Make your first bend after placing the front edge of
the hook on the first mark and your second bend
after placing the front edge of the hook on the
second mark. Remember to make the second bend
double the first bend. Make your third bend after
placing the front edge of the hook on the third mark.