Hydraulic Pipe Bender
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Ram Does Not Advance.
Motor Does Not Start.
Oil Leaks.
Pipe Kinks Or Buckles.
Pipe Won't Bend.
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POSSIBLE REASONS
Release Knob Not Fully Closed.
Fill Cap Is Closed.
Low Oil Level.
Clogged Oil Filter.
Air In Hydraulic System.
Seals Are Worn/Damaged.
Power Supply Not Connected.
Motor Too Hot.
Circuit Breaker Open.
Seals Are Worn/Damaged.
Pipe Wall Is Too Thin.
Former is wrong size for pipe.
Ram Does Not Advance.
Pipe Wall Too Thick/Pipe Too Hard.
SOLUTION
Close Release Knob.
Open Fill Cap Two Full Turns.
Check Oil Level.
Change Hydraulic Oil/Clean Filter.
Operate Bender Unloaded To Remove Air From
System.
Have Bender Serviced.
Connect Power Supply.
Allow Motor To Cool Down.
Depress Circuit Breaker Reset On Motor Control.
Check Power Supply Circuit Breaker.
Have Bender Serviced.
See Description/Specification Section.
Use correct former.
See Above.
See Description/Specification Section.