5. Pin the matching saddle to the front of the shoe with
the saddle lip facing away from the bender forks
(Fig. 14).
Saddle Lip
Figure 14
6. Slide the conduit through the front of the saddle and
shoe, or the saddle can be pinned to the shoe after
the conduit is in position. Position the conduit so
the bending mark is aligned with the outer edge of
the saddle lip. (Fig. 15)
Saddle
Pin
Bend Mark
Figure 15
7. With the chain vise as close to the conduit track
couplings as possible, "snug up" the unit by
keeping the saddle and follow bar tight against the
carriage and advance the ram until the conduit,
shoe and saddle fit tightly together.
8. Clamp the rear end of the conduit in the vise by
securing the chain over the conduit and turning the
handle until tight.
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9. Bend conduit to desired angle, follow the operating
instructions in the 980 series hydraulic pump
instructions. The follow bar and vise will travel with
the conduit as it bends. Do not over travel the follow
bar (Fig. 16).
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Bend Direction
Figure 16
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