Hydraulic Pipe Bender
Service And Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make machine un-
safe to operate.
The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care of most
of the service needs of this machine. Any problems not
addressed by this section should only be handled by an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Author-
ized Service Center or returned to the factory.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center or any service or repair questions:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• V isit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find
your local RIDGID contact point.
• C ontact RIDGID Technical Services Department at
rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and
Canada call (800) 519-3456
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.
Disposal
Parts of the hydraulic pipe bender contain valuable ma-
terials and can be recycled. There are companies that
specialize in recycling that may be found locally. Dispose
of the com ponents in compliance with all applicable
regulations. Contact your local waste management au-
thority for more information.
For EC Countries: Do not dispose of electri-
cal equipment with household waste!
According to the European Guideline
2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and Elec-
tronic Equipment and its implemen tation
into national legislation, electrical equip-
ment that is no longer usable must be collected sepa-
rately and disposed of in an environmentally correct
manner.
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.
SOLUTION