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INSTALLING DIES
• Remove the large, pre-installed 5.5” Long x Ø 1” Pivot Pin
[M]
.
• Insert the selected Forming Die in the Frame with the curved edge facing the
actuating cylinder end and with the Clamp oriented toward the offset
(FIG 6)
.
• Re-install the 5.5” Long x Ø 1” Pivot Pin
[M]
through the upper and lower Fixed
Arms and Moveable Drive Arms, the Die pivot hole and both Bushings
(FIG 7)
.
• Place the corresponding sized U-Strap (included with Die Set) over the rectangu-
lar, Offset Block feature of the Forming Die (included with Die Set) then add one
of the Ø7/8” x 2” or 3” U-Strap Pins
[H OR J]
to retain it
(FIG 8)
.
NOTE:
Select U-Strap Pins
[H OR J]
length according to Die Set size.
• Set the corresponding sized Die Follow Bar (included with Die Set) between the
upper and lower fixed and moveable arms then add the 5.35” Long x Ø 7/8” Fol-
low Block Pin -
[L]
in the appropriate holes in the Fixed Arms to retain it
(FIG 9)
.
• Drop the 4.25” Long x Ø 7/8” Die Drive Pin
[K]
through the hole in the outer Die
edge (closest to the U-Clamp) that aligns with ones in the moveable drive arms
(FIG 10)
.
NOTE:
If the Pivot Pin
[M]
is found to be stuck while performing a Die size
change, loosen both bolts attaching the Fixed Arms, lift upward on the Fixed
Arms and Moveable Die Arms assembly slightly to release weight and support it
while re-tightening the attachment bolts.
Dies are NOT INCLUDED with the Eastwood Hydraulic Tubing
Bender and are available separately. Curved Dies, U-Straps and
Die Follow Bars are sized as a matched set each in accordance
with a specific tubing size.
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
FIG. 10
FIG. 9
✓
M
✓
H or J
✓
L
✓
L
K
✓
