Textron GREENLEE 885 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
884 and 885
Hydraulic Benders
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Textron GREENLEE 885 Specifications

General

Brand	Textron
Model	GREENLEE 885
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Summarizes hazard severity levels (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) and general safety advice.

Specific Safety Precautions

Details specific safety actions like avoiding pinch points and wearing eye protection.

Hose Fitting Connection

Important note regarding proper seating of hose fittings for safe operation.

Setup

Ram and Frame Assembly

Instructions for connecting the hydraulic ram to the bender frame.

Shoe Support and Shoe Installation

Procedure for attaching bending shoes and supports to the ram.

Bending Conduit

Conduit Bending Procedure

Step-by-step guide for bending conduit using the hydraulic bender.

Laying Out One-Shot 90° Bends

Stub Length Calculation

Determining stub length using deducts and minimum stub length tables.

Bending Mark Placement

Procedure for marking conduit for accurate 90° bends.

Laying Out Offset Bends

Offset Bend Geometry

Explanation of offset bends and the center-to-center distance.

Offset Multiplier Calculation

Method for calculating center-to-center distance using offset multipliers.

Calculating Shrink for Offset Bends

Shrinkage Explanation

Understanding conduit shrinkage when bending towards an obstruction.

Offset Multiplier and Shrink Table

Applying Shrinkage to Bends

Laying Out a Segment Bend

Segment Bend Overview

Developed Length Calculation

Marking Conduit for Segment Bends

Segment Bend Calculations and Layout

Developed Length Formula and Table

Segment Bend Tables

Ram Travel Constants Table

Gain Factor Table