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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

B1000 Portable Cyclone

IMPORTANT: RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. If shipping damage is found, notify carrier at once. Shipping damage is NOT covered by

warranty. The carrier is responsible for all repair and replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.

SAFETY ISSUES:

IMPORTANT – USER SAFETY AND PROTECTION:

In setting up systems to fit your operations, care must be taken to select the proper components and design to insure appropriate that all safety

measures have been taken to avoid the risk of personal injury and property damage from your application or system.

GARDNER BENDER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY UNSAFE USE,

MAINTENANCE OR THE APPLICATION OF ITS PRODUCTS.

Please contact Gardner Bender for guidance when you are in doubt as to the proper safety precautions to be taken in designing

and setting up your particular application.

Figure 1. B1000 Portable Cyclone

INSTRUCTIONAL

VIDEO

1.0 Description

2.0 Warnings and Safety

3.0 Specifications

4.0 Operation

4.1 Bender Setup and Preliminary

Adjustments for Vertical Bending

4.2 Bending with the Gardner Bender

PT200 Power Driver

4.3 Bending with an 11-R Threader

(Not the Gardner Bender PT200 Power Driver)

4.4 Bending with a 12-R Threader

5.0 Markings and Bending Guide

5.1 Offset Bending

5.2 90° Stub-up Bending

5.3 Back-to-Back Bending

5.4 Spring Back Values

6.0 Other Features

6.2 Removing the Legs

6.3 Removing the Base and Feet

6.4 Bolting the Bender to a Fixture

6.5 Post Adapter

6.6 Horizontal

Threader Mounting Hardware

7.0 Maintenance

8.0 Feedback

9.0 Warranty Information

CONTENTS

Summary of content (12 pages)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS B1000 Portable Cyclone® IMPORTANT: RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. If shipping damage is found, notify carrier at once. Shipping damage is NOT covered by warranty. The carrier is responsible for all repair and replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.
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1.0 DESCRIPTION • Bend 1/2" to 1" EMT, Rigid, and IMC Conduit and 1/2" to 3/4" PVC Coated Rigid Conduit • Precise, repeatable bends for early stage apprentices. Takes the guess work out of bend angles. • Attaches to most 11-R or 12-R pipe threader to use as a bending power source • Consistent bends for larger jobs • Save time on the job site.
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WARNING • Reduce the risk of unintentional starting by making sure switch on the threader is in off position before plugging in. Never leave the machine unattended. Turn power off on the threader and do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. • Keep working area of bender clear form any tools or other equipment when using the bender. • Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not overreach above or around bender while it is in use.
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.0 OPERATION 4.1 Bender Setup and Preliminary Adjustments for Vertical Bending 1. Position the bender in a level dry area large enough to permit loading and unloading various lengths of conduit. When bending in the vertical position, it is generally best to position the bender with the front at the end of a table or stand to give more room to bend longer lengths of conduit. 2. Identify the type (IMC, EMT or Rigid) and size of conduit to be bent. 3.
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7. Insert the conduit in the shoe groove marked with the number matching the size conduit being bent. The end of the conduit must extend a minimum of 2" beyond the hook. Once the conduit is inserted into the hook, continue to rotate the shoe until the conduit is locked into place against the roller. Readjust the angle of the bender if necessary. See Figure 6 Figure 6. Conduit in the Starting Position 8.
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4. The bender can be used either with or without the pendant trigger. If the pendant trigger is being used, plug the cord on the trigger into the Speed Control Box. Plug the power cord on the PT200 into the female cord on the Speed Control Box. Plug the male cord on the Speed Control Box into the nearest outlet or extension cord. See Figure 11 and Figure 12 NOTE: See the PT200 Power Driver instruction manual for recommended extension cord lengths and wire gauges. Figure 11.
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8. To rotate the shoe in the bend direction, the Direction Switch on the PT200 should be set to the right position. Rotate the bending shoe by either pulling the trigger on the Pendant or the Power Driver itself if the Pendant is not being used. Continue to hold down the trigger to rotate the shoe until the Indicator Arrow on the shoe lines up with the angle you are bending to on the Angle Indicator Dial.
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4.4 Bending with a 12-R Threader (cont.) LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY 5. When the pendant is being used, the threader trigger must either be continuously squeezed, or the locking switch must be engaged if the threader has a locking switch built in. If the threader does not have a locking switch, it is recommended to use a cable tie, strap, or similar device to keep the trigger held down during use. NOTE: Make sure to release the locking mechanism whenever the Pendant Trigger is no longer being used.
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5.2 90° Stub-up Bending LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY Measure length of bend (X). Subtract the bender deduct length found next to the arrow on the bending shoe from length (X) and mark this length from the end of the conduit (Y). Line up (Y) with arrow on bender. Bend until 90° bend is formed. 5.3 Back-to-Back Bending Measure and mark distance on the conduit from a fixed point (X), to the back of the 90° bend, point (Y). Align (Y) with the “Back of 90°” Star on bender and make a 90° bend.
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6.0 OTHER FEATURES 6.1 Removing the Angle Indicator Dial The Angle Indicator Dial on the front of the bender can be removed to use the center of the shoe as a storage area for the 12-R adapter or Pendant and Switch Control when they are not in use. To remove the front dial, push up on the “OPEN” tab on the face of the bender and pull off the dial. To put the dial back on, slide the dial up on to the center hole until the latches on the backside of the dial catch the rim of the hole.
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6.4 Bolting the Bender to a Fixture There are 4 holes on the feet of the bender that can be used to bolt the bender onto a fixture or table to keep it in place while bending. See Figure 23 Figure 23. Use Mounting Holes to Attach Bender to Fixture 6.5 Post Adapter The Post Adapter may be required when using threaders that have a larger clamp rod slot. Thread the Post Adapter to the Post on the back of the bender. This is used to give the threader more stability during bending. See Figure 24 Figure 24.
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7.0 MAINTENANCE The Portable Cyclone® is largely maintenance free. The roller, ring gear, and pinion gear are lubricated from the factory. This grease will become dirty and contaminated over time and should be removed and replaced periodically. The service intervals between cleaning and regreasing will vary based on use. The spindle bearing is a self lubricating polymer bearing. Lubrication is not required but one of the lubricants below can be applied if desired.