
Greenlee / A Textron Company
2
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
555
®
-22 Electric Bender
KEEP THIS MANUAL
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
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following Greenlee tool:
555
®
-22 Electric Bender, with Serial Code AAN
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge.
Table of Contents
Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose .......................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ...................................... 3–4
Grounding Instructions ................................................... 5
Identification ................................................................... 6
Specifications ................................................................. 6
Bending Attachment Groups .......................................... 7
Setup .............................................................................. 8
Operation ................................................................. 9–11
Illustrated Bending Glossary ........................................ 12
Bending Instructions ............................................... 13–14
Additional Bending Instructions .............................. 15–24
Handle Removal and Replacement ............................. 25
Transportation .............................................................. 25
Maintenance ........................................................... 26–27
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 28–29
Exploded Views and Parts Lists ............................. 30–33
Schematic Diagrams and Parts Lists ..................... 34–38
Bending Shoes and Roller Supports ...................... 39–43
Description
The Greenlee 555
®
-22 Electric Bender is intended to
bend 1/2" to 2" conduit and pipe.
Bending shoe groups are available to accommodate the
following types: Electrical Metallic Tubing, Intermediate
Metallic Conduit, Rigid Conduit, PVC-Coated Rigid
Conduit, and Schedule 40 Pipe. The shoe groups are
shown in the Bending Attachment Groups section of this
manual.
In addition to the 555
®
-22, this manual also applies to
the following accessories:
• EMT Shoe Group (includes accessories for bending
Electrical Metallic Tubing)
• IMC Shoe Group (includes accessories for bending
Intermediate Metallic Conduit)
• Rigid Shoe Group (includes accessories for bending
Rigid Conduit and Schedule 40 Pipe)
Safety
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.
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