Valley Bender160, Owner'S Manual

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Overview
Bender160 Components
Below is a description of the various components associated with a Bender160.
Bender160 Swivel
The Bender160 swivel is located at the bending point.
The swivel is attached to the fixed pipe span with a
ball and hitch configuration. See Figure 19-1.
Bender160 Box
The Bender160 Box is mounted towards the end of
Bender160 fixed pipe.
The Bender160 box controls regular span alignment
while running in normal straight mode.
This box can also control end guns (if equipped)
during bending mode.
A safety switch in the Bender160 box will stop the
machine in the event that the machine does not stop
at the end of field stop. This switch has to be field
adjusted and set.
Junction Tower Box
The junction tower box is used to allow extra span
cable during bend mode. See Figure 19-1.
Fixed Pipe
This pipe has a fixed outlet that is used to transfer
water to the swivel. The hitch mounting ball is
attached to the end of the fixed pipe.
Swivel Pipe
This pipe is a regular last pipe that is used as a first
pipe on the bending spans to allow for the swivel
hardware to be connected. See Figure 19-1.
Flexible Hose
The flexible hose provides water to the bending
portion of machine with use of the swivel and fixed
pipe. See Figure 19-1.
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Figure 19-1 1. Bender160 Swivel
2. Bender160 Box
3. Junction Tower Box
4. Fixed Pipe
5. Swivel Pipe
6. Flexible Hose