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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe
operation and maintenance procedures for the following
Southwire Tools and Equipment: PVC BENDER.
Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement
manuals are available upon request at no charge at
www.southwiretools.com.
PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
The PVC BENDER is a tool that will heat and soften PVC and
other round thermosetting plastics in both Schedule 40 and
Schedule 80 PVC conduits. This line of PVC Benders will heat
and soften PVC and other round thermosetting plastic conduits
from OD sizes of ½” to 6”.
SETUP AND OPERATION
1. Find a flat, dry surface. Ensure you have a well ventilated area
away from any flammable material for your PVC Bender
set-up.
2. Ensure your power supply is properly rated for the PVC
Bender being used.
3. If using an extension cord, ensure it is a 10-12 AWG cord to
prevent cord from overheating. The PVC Bender should be
used with a GFCI protector when operating.
4. Turn PVC Bender (ON) with switch on control box.
5. Allow 3-5 minutes for PVC Bender to reach optimal working
temperature.
6. Open door(s) using the handle on the outside of bender only
and place PVC conduit to be bent onto internal rollers.
7. Allow approximately 30 seconds of heating time for each ½”
in conduit diameter size in order for the proper forming
temperature to be reached. Example: ½” OD should heat for
30 seconds while a 2” OD should heat for 2 minutes to
become ready for bending.
