1.0 Safety Symbol Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.0 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3.0 Bender Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5.0 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6.0 Model Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
7.0 Shoe Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7.1 Rigid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7.2 IMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7.3 EMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7.4 PVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
8.0 Bending Radius Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
9.0 General Bending Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
9.1 Mounting Support Rollers and Support Units . . . .5
10.0 Bending Instructions for
1
⁄
2
",
3
⁄
2
", 1", 1
1
⁄
4
"
EMT, IMC, and Rigid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
10.1 1
1
⁄
2
" & 2" EMT & IMC Conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
11.0 Squeeze Adjustment for 1
1
⁄
2
" & 2" EMT and
IMC Support Roller Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
12.0 Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
12.1 Gear Box Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
12.2 Chain Tensioner #60 Chain (Front) . . . . . . . . . .8
12.3 Chain Tensioner #40 Chain (Rear) . . . . . . . . . .8
13.0 Stub-up Bending Information and Charts . . . . . . . .8
14.0 Offset Bending Information and Charts . . . . . . . . . .9
RPS-0151 Rev. A 06/04
Instruction Sheet
B2555 Electric Sidewinder
®
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.
B2555 Electric Sidewinder
®
Bender
