Textron Greenlee ALUMINUM SITE-RITE Series - Bending Techniques; Bending - Handle Up; Bending - Handle Down

SITE-RITE
®
Hand Benders
4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
3
Bending — Handle Up
LINE OF
SIGHT
PIN
ARROW
90°
60° 45° 30° 22-1/2° 10°
APPLY FOOT
PRESSURE HERE
FLOOR LINE
45°
1. Mark the conduit.
2. Insert the conduit into the bender so that the arrow is aligned with
the bending mark.
3. Place one foot on the bender as illustrated. Use heavy foot pressure
on the bending shoe; maintain this pressure throughout the bend.
4. Look down the line of sight as illustrated. Stop bending when the
pin is in line with the appropriate angle mark.
Note: Overbend rigid conduit slightly to compensate for springback.
Bending — Handle Down
10°
22
1
/2°
30°
45°
60°
90°