RPS-0097
07/17 Effective for models with serial numbers beginning with “J”.
Instruction Sheet
B2000 Cyclone
®
Bender
IMPORTANT RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. If shipping damage is found, notify carrier at once. Shipping damage is
NOT covered by warranty. The carrier is responsible for all repair and replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.
SAFETY ISSUES
IMPORTANT – USER SAFETY AND PROTECTION: In setting up systems to fit your operations, care must be taken to select the proper components
and design to insure appropriate that all safety measures have been taken to avoid the risk of personal injury and property damage from your
application or system.
GARDNER BENDER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY UNSAFE USE, MAINTENANCE OR THE APPLICATION OF
ITS PRODUCTS. Please contact Gardner Bender for guidance when you are in doubt as to the proper safety precautions to be taken in designing
and setting up your particular application
.
Figure 1. B2000 Cyclone
®
Bender
1.0 DESCRIPTION
• Engineered to save time; bends 0.5 inch to 2 inch
Rigid, Rigid aluminum, EMT and IMC conduit with
a single shoe and no loose parts
• Easy dial settings create accurate bends every time
and make training time virtually non-existent
• Bends in both horizontal and vertical positions to create
accurate offset bends
• Quickly creates repeated bends at the same degree
• Strong legs offer increased jobsite durability (10x life test)
• Large tires/wheels - increase mobility
• Strong upright handle provides ease of use
• Easily lift and transport using the forklift tubes built into base
• Lift Hook for security (job-site) tethering
• Incorporates storage area for tools, etc. while in use
• Includes Weather-Resistant Cover
The Cyclone®, GB model B2000 production bender is used to bend
EMT, IMC, rigid steel or rigid aluminum conduit. A single bending
shoe accommodates sizes
1
⁄
2
",
3
⁄
4
", 1", 1
1
⁄
4
", 1
1
⁄
2
" and 2" conduit.
The shoe is driven by a 115 V, 15 A motor. The roller housing
consists of a single urethane roller support arm, and three sets of
nylon rollers.
The bender control pendant consists of a zero light, a green power
light, a jog push button, a push button for “Bend and Return”. An
8’ electrical cord connects the pendant to the bender frame. The
bender can be used in a horizontal or vertical position.
The end plate contains an ON-OFF switch which is also a circuit
breaker. When the switch is turned on, the two leds will flash red,
then green to indicate normal function.
To avoid damaging the bender control circuit, an input voltage
sensing system is built into the control circuit. If input voltage is less
than 92 VAC or higher than 132 VAC the bender will shut off. One of
the two LEDS located on the end plate will light to indicate whether
high or low voltage exists.
Re-set the bender by turning unit off then on again. If the incoming
current voltage has not been corrected, the bender will not operate.
The voltage range must be within 92 VAC to 132 VAC. Any situation
which causes a voltage drop or increase must be corrected before
using the B2000 Bender.
Voltage drops may be caused by:
• Extension cords that are too long.
• Extension cords made of light (16-18 gauge) wire.
• Multiple power tools on a single circuit.
• Other devices which require high amperes to operate.
Gardner Bender B2000 vs. Competitor Benders
GB
B2000
Green
Competitor
Brown
Competitor
Blue
Competitor
SINGLE SHOE BENDING FOR:
EMT
1/2” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
3/4” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
Rigid
1/2” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
3/4” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
IMC
1/2” - 2”
1/2” - 2”
3/4” - 2”
1/2 - 2”
PVC coated rigid
1/2” - 1 1/2”
accessory
no
accessory
Durable and repairable analog controls
3
3
Intuitive and easy to use
3
3
No loose or separate parts for use
3
Low/high voltage shut-off/protection
3
Resettable circuit breaker
3
fuse
fuse
fuse
Hoist/crane lift point
3
3
3
No changeover or adjustment for
conduit types or sizes
3
3
No leveling before use
3
3
No homing or initial setup before use
3
3
Horizontal and vertical bending
3
3
3
3
Operate on 15A circuit
3
Forklift capable leg assy
3
3
3
3
Weight (lbs)
408
513
600
615
Dimension (Inches)
47 x 33 x 43
46 x 30 x 33
38 x 30 x 50
45.5 x 32.5 x 44
PRICE
GB PRICE
+21%
+39%
+19%
Bending Shoe
Pendant
Control
High/Low
Voltage
Indicator
Frame Stop
Upper
Roller
1
