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Operating instructions

For your own safety and before using this equipment, read these

instructions and the accompanying safety booklet carefully. If you

are uncertain about any aspect of using this tool, contact your RIDGID

distributor for more information. The PB-28 is designed to bend copper

and stainless steel tubing up to the diameters noted and (with optional

RIDGID expander heads) to expand soft copper tubes. The use of this

tool for any other application may damage the tool and/or cause

personal injury.

Keep these instructions together with the tool.

Specifications

Model: ................................................................................................. PB-28
Length: ............................................................................................. 360 mm
Width: .............................................................................................. 280 mm
Height: .............................................................................................. 160 mm
Weight: ................................................................................................... 8 kg

Technical data: ........................................... Class II construction 230V, 400W
Capacity: ..................................... 28mm (see RIDGID catalogue for available

formers and accessories)

Before using your RIDGID Power Bender

Check for any transport damage. Any damage should be reported immediately to
the forwarders.
Check that all parts are included.
Check that the correct power cord and plug for your supply has been fitted.
Check that the voltage on the nameplate is the same as your supply

Instructions for putting into use

See general view Fig 1
(a) Forward reverse switch.  (b) On off switch.    (c) Adjustment knob.

• Attach PB 28 to the tripod (Fig 2) or place on a stable work surface (Fig 3).
• Place the appropriate former on the drive shaft and attach the correspond

ing guide to the counter-form with the locking pin (Fig 4)

• Connect the unit to the power supply.

Operating instructions

Check that the former is in the zero position (Fig 5).
Switch the direction switch to Forward.
Position the pipe to be bent in the former and turn the adjustment knob to firmly
grip the pipe with the counter-former (Fig 6)

Important

Ensure that there is enough space for the tube to move as it is being bent. Keep
limbs away from the moving parts.

Switch on the motor and hold on until the required angle has been reached (Fig. 7).
Switch the direction switch to Reverse and run the motor to release the former.
Unscrew the adjustment knob and remove the tube.
Reposition the former back at the zero position (Fig. 8).

Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

Adjustment screw not
tight enough

Tighten

Wrinkles on inner

Former and counter-

Check position and size

surface of bend

form are touching

(radius may be too small for
pipe being bent)

Check parts are not worn or
damaged

Tube is flattened

Adjustment screw
too tight

Reduce pressure

Use with accessory roller (for steel hydraulic tubes)
Insert the roller in place of the counter-form.
Turn the adjustment knob to give a distance of 2 x the tube diameter (Fig 9).
Operate as above.

Use with Expander
Remove all formers and slides from the bender.
Unscrew the protection cap and screw on the appropriate sized RIDGID expander

Summary of Contents for PB-28

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