OFFSET BEND
1. Measure the height and length of the obstruction. Select the angle to be used.
2. See the Offset Table. The height of the obstruction must be equal to or
greater than the minimum offset.
find the center-to-center distance.
Note: If the center-to-center distance is not shown, calculate it by using
the multipliers shown in the Offset Table.
4. Mark the conduit as shown.
hook and bend the conduit.
forward and align Mark 2 with the front edge of the hook.
7. Make the second bend.
LENGTH
x
MARK 1
CENTER TO CENTER
DISTANCE
LENGTH
HEIGHT
OBSTRUCTION
Offset Table
OFFSET
2
3/4
1-1/2
15°
Max.Conduit Size
Center-to-Center
7-3/4
15-7/16 23-3/16 30-15/16
Max.Conduit Size
3/4
30°
Center-to-Center
8
Max.Conduit Size
45°
Center-to-Center
OFFSET
12
14
Max.Conduit Size
15°
46-3/8 54-1/16
Center-to-Center
Max.Conduit Size
30°
24
28
Center-to-Center
Max.Conduit Size
1-1/2
45°
16-15/16 19-13/16 22-5/8 25-7/16 28-1/4
Center-to-Center
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE-OFFSET HEIGHT X MULTIPLIER
OFFSET
10°
15°
ANGLE
MULTIPLIER
5.8
3.9
Figures are approximate
X Table
CONDUIT SIZE
1/2
3/4
1
"X"
3-1/16
3-1/16
3-3/16
Figures are approndmate
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MARK 2
4
6
8
2
1
1-1/2
12
16
1/2
1
8-1/2
11-5/16
16
18
20
2
61-13/16 69-9/16 77-1/4
2
32
36
40
2
22-1/2°
30°
2.6
2.0
1-1/4
1-1/2
4
4-1/4
HANDLE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
convenient when performing complex bending and makes it easy to replace
a damaged handle.
Removal
1. Place the bender in the upright position.
2. Remove the two bolts from both sides of the handle
3. Lift the handle to remove.
Replacement
1. Insert the handle into the sleeves of the frame.
2. Align the holes in the handle with the holes in the sleeves.
3. Replace the bolts on left and right side of handle.
4. Tighten both bolts to the handle until snug.
The only proper way to lift this bender is by attaching a nylon or polyester sling
around the storage spindle. The sling should extend between the handle and
main frame of the bender so that the handle acts as a guide for the sling.
Make sure that all components used to lift this bender are properly rated for
other vehicle that is not equipped with a lift gate.
WARNING
Make sure the handle is properly installed and secured with the safety clips
and tightened bolts before lifting or moving the bender. An improperly
installed handle could allow the bender to fail, injuring nearby personnel.
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