Cut Sheet

F-79
Non-Metallic Rigid Conduit, Fittings and Accessories
Accessories — EZ BEND
™
Conduit-Bending Equipment
EZ BEND
™
Conduit Bender, Jr.
A practical, convenient portable conduit bender for
1
⁄2" through 2"
diameter non-metallic conduit enables bends up to 14" radius and
to 90° elbows. The EZ BEND
™
Conduit Bender, Jr. is a timesaving,
easy-to-carry unit featuring a bracket to store the power cord,
a carrying handle and a clasped cover. The unit operates on
a standard 20 Amp, 120V circuit.
STD. STD. WT.
CAT NO. CTN. (LBS.)
G280J 114
Dimensions: 7
1
⁄ 2 " x 8
1
⁄ 2 " x 31"
Operating Temperature: 180°–200°F
Minimum practice is
required to master the
three steps in bending
non-metallic conduits
and ducts.
For field bending of small and large diameter non-metallic conduit,
the easy answer is EZ BEND
™
conduit-bending equipment.
• Lightweight
• Portable
• Fast, simple and safe
• Less expensive than factory bends
• Includes complete instructions and a convenient bending chart
EZ BEND
™
Conduit-Bending Equipment is designed with the electrical
contractor in mind. The completely portable and fully encased EZ BEND
™
benders and plug kits can be transported from job to job without damage
or harm to the equipment. Additionally, the heavy-duty construction and
integrity of EZ BEND
™
Conduit-Bending Equipment ensures that it will
last for years to come.
EZ BEND
™
Conduit-
Bending Equipment
Field-Bending Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit
Heating
Conduit section to be bent must be heated evenly over the entire
length of the curve. Carlon
®
offers EZ BEND
™
electric heaters
designed specifically for this purpose, in sizes to accommodate all
conduit diameters. These devices employ infrared heat energy, which
is most quickly absorbed by the conduit. Small sizes are ready to
bend after a few seconds, while larger diameters require two or three
minutes or more, depending on conditions. The use of torches or
other flame-type devices is not recommended. PVC conduit exposed
to excessively high temperatures may take on a brownish color.
Sections showing evidence of such scorching should be discarded.
1
Forming the Bend
1
⁄2" thru 1
1
⁄2" Diameters — When properly heated, the conduit is very
flexible and can be shaped to almost any configuration. The conduit is
then cooled by sponging with water and the bend is ready to install.
2" and Larger Diameters — Larger sizes of conduit and ducts
require internal support to prevent “crimping” or deforming during
the bending process. Bending plugs are inserted in each end of
the conduit section before heating. The plugs expand to provide
an airtight seal.
NOTE: Carlon
®
does not offer bending plugs.
2
Cooling
As the conduit is heated, the retained air expands and the increased
internal pressure enables the conduit to be bent without deforming.
The conduit must be cooled before the plugs are removed. For an
immediate cool and set, sponge with cold water.
3
Special Bends
For “blind” bends or for compound turns in a conduit run, the heated
conduit may be solvent-cemented in place while still flexible.