1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Read carefully these instructions prior to use.
1.2 Use this pipe bender only on pipes to DIN 2440
and 2441 standard.
1.3 If the use of the tripod is required, place it on
a solid, firm and horizontal surface. When mounting
the pipe bender on the tripod, make sure the whole
equipment remains balanced and stable.
1.4 Do not engage fingers or any part of body near
bending cage while pumping.
1.5 As an additional safety measure, this pipe bender
is fitted with an overload safety valve nº 10, factory
set, which must not be tampered with.
1.6 This unit has been designed for bending pipes
only and must not be used for other purpose.
1.7 If these basic rules are not followed, injury to the
user or damage to the unit or the pipe may result.
2 USE AND OPERATION
2.1 Before using this pipe bender, you must purge air
from the valve system by turning the release valve
knob nº 12 anti-clockwise and pumping the unit seve-
ral times with the handle.
2.2 Close the release valve knob nº 12 by turning it
clockwise. The pipe bender is now ready for use.
2.3 Make sure to use the correct bending shoe and
that the pipe supports are in the right position. If
required, follow the references marked on the flap.
2.4 Once the bending operation is finished, open the
release valve knob nº 12 anti-clockwise to be able to
remove the tube from the flaps. The unit piston will
retract automatically.
2.5 After use, keep the pipe bender stored with the
pistons completely retracted.
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3 MAINTENANCE
3.1 Lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
3.2 Always keep the pipe bender clean and protected
from aggressive conditions.
3.3 The correct volume of oil is the following:2" pipe
bender, 950cm3 / 3" pipe bender, 1.600 cm3.
IMPORTANT: An excess of oil will render the
hydraulic unit inoperative.
3.4 Use only hydraulic oil, HL or HM type, with an ISO
grade of cinematic viscosity of 30 cSt at 40ºC or an
Engler viscosity of 3 at 50ºC.
VERY IMPORTANT: Never use brake fluid.
3.5 When ordering spare parts, please make note of
the code.
A repair kit is available containing all the common
spare parts.
4 REPAIR
Both maintenance and repair must only be carried
out by qualified and approved personnel.