Always make bender childproof with lockouts, master
switches or by unplugging unit.
Always use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
Always wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
3.0 BENDER FEATURES
1. Bending Degree Scale - easy to read for exact bends
2. Support Rollers - for supporting the pipe during bending.
(Rigid set pictured.)
3. Hinge Pin - for securing the support rollers.
4. 12 Inch Wheels - for easy mobility.
5. D.C. Motor - quiet and strong.
6. Bending Instructions Decal - easy to read for
quick reference.
7. Remote Pendant - with 6 foot cord. (Bend and unload
from pendant.)
8. Handrail Bolt - Remove this bolt from both sides and
handles will hinge out of way to complete a off-set bend.
9. Large Handles - Protects the back of bender and enables
the bender to be used horizontally. (Can also be moved for
off-set bends.)
4.0 SPECIFICATIONS
5.0 SPECIAL FEATURES
The B2555 Series Benders have a unique feature for
the removal of the handles during an off-set Bend. See Figure
2. When creating back-to-back bends, the removal of the
handle may be necessary.
The B2555 Series Bender may also be used in a horizontal
position for special bends. The Bender can operate in this
position as efficiently as it does in the upright position. See
Figure 3.
6.0 MODEL INFORMATION
When equipped with the appropriate shoe group, the B2555
POWER UNIT is designed for bending:
•
1
⁄
2
" through 2" Rigid conduit
•
1
⁄
2
" through 2" EMT conduit
•
1
⁄
2
" through 2" IMC conduit
•
1
⁄
2
" through 2" 40 mil PVC Coated Rigid conduit
•
1
⁄
2
" through 2" schedule 40 steel pipe
No modification to the B2555 POWER UNIT is required to
accommodate these shoes or rollers. No tools are required to
install or remove these shoes and rollers. The B2555 BENDER
is NOT recommended for bending any steel quality above
schedule 40.
MODELS
B2555
Electric Bender Power Unit only, without shoes
and roller supports.
B2555RIG Electric Bender Unit with shoes and roller
supports for
1
⁄
2
" through 2" rigid conduit and pipe
and
1
⁄
2
" thought 1
1
⁄
4
" IMC conduit.
B2555EMT Electric Bender with shoes and roller supports for
1
⁄
2
" through 2" EMT conduit.
B2555IMC Electric Bender with shoes and roller supports for
1
⁄
2
" through 2" IMC conduit.
B2555PVC Electric Bender with shoes and roller supports for
1
⁄
2
" through 2" PVC coated conduit.
Figure 1. B2555 Electric Sidewinder
®
Bender
1
7
9
6
8
5
3
3
2
2
4
Figure 3. Horizontal Position
3
Figure 2. Handle Removal
B2555 Sidewinder
®
Bender
Width 29
1
⁄
2
''
Length
24
1
⁄
2
''
Height 42"
Weight
270 lbs. Power Unit Only w/o shoes
!
CAUTION
CAUTION
