2
Unpacking
Remove all bender shoes, follow bars, U-straps and
pins. Inspect for damage and compare these
components to the complete set shown on page one
for possible missing parts. Depending on which set
you purchased - the basic difference in component
content will be whether you purchased a set having
the 3
1
⁄
2
" size shoe, follow bar and U-strap included.
Maintenance of your Eegor
®
Bender
Aside from conventional care of the hydraulic
components, very little maintenance of the Eegor
®
bender is required. Removing sand or dirt from
grooves and moving parts will extend bender life and
facilitate ease of operation.
Lubricate rollers, when needed, with molybdenum
disulfide paste only (such as Dow Corning’s
Molykote #G-n paste, or equivalent). For heavy
use, lubricate rollers weekly. Note: Graphite
formulations are not equivalent lubrication.
Bender Frame Assembly -
Removal, Transporting & Storage
To remove or carry the bender frame assembly—do
so by placing hand on the
bottom frame plate. You
should have assistance so that the lifting points are
at the front end and back end of the bottom plate.
Avoid pinched fingers by keeping
hands away from the BZ72 roller assembly, which
pivots freely on a pin through the cylinder rod eye and
may swing suddenly aside during handling.
The hydraulic cylinder, cylinder mounting block and
compression roller assembly slide back and forth
between the two frame plates.
This sliding action is a function of the bender design
for locating the cylinder to meet the need of your
particular conduit size; up to a full 90˚ without the need
of another set-up or reposition of the conduit.
The slide action permits the bender assembly to be
collapsed to a shorter length for handling and storage.
When storing, be sure to remove the hydraulic hoses
from the cylinder and install dust caps on the coupler
ports. See the back page for details of storing the
B400DL and B400L models.
Safety Alert Symbol
The symbol above is used in conjunction with a
danger, warning or caution statement. It alerts
operators, supervisors and all personnel that safety
precautions are required during specific operations
and specific conditions. Failure to comply with safety
data could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a high probability of death or severe injury or
major property damage could result.
Indicates serious but less probability of death, sever
bodily injury or major property damage could result.
A less serious alert, but still demands attention to
detail. It indicates a hazardous condition that may
cause minor injuries or property damage.
Introduction
Gardner Bender™ produces twelve versions of the
Eegor
®
hydraulic conduit bender. Each version uses a
hydraulic cylinder and electrically operated pump to
produce the force necessary to bend conduit sizes
2
1
⁄
2
" to 4". Differences between model numbers are
based on the accessories included with each model
and the length of the cylinder used to bend the
conduit. Since the process of bending is the same for
all models, the instructions and safety precautions
apply to all application and uses of Gardner Bender™
hydraulic conduit benders.
Bending conduit encounters a wide range of situations
and a variety of conduit materials. Because of the
multiple job specifications, it is not possible to provide
instructions covering every situation. Principal bending
formulas apply to use of the model B400 series
benders. Assembly instructions are specific. Follow
them precisely to ensure safe, reliable and effective
conduit bending.
All instructions are important, but safety alert
symbols are located throughout this manual, and a
separate section is included to address specific
safety concepts.
Before operating Gardner Bender™ conduit benders,
read and understand this entire manual. If any
subjects are not understood, contact Gardner Bender
at 414-352-4160; ask for technical services.
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WARNING
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DANGER
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CAUTION
