Model 3 Tubing Bender Manual

Assembly and Operation:

1) The tubing bender may be mounted to anything rigid enough not to twist or move during the bending operation. To mount the bender drill two 3/4" holes 2" inches apart throughout the mounting surface. NOTE: You can use the Frame Base to help position the holes the correct distance apart.

2) Mount the tubing bender using the procedure below.

A) Place the Frame Base on the mounting surface aligned with your drilled 3/4" pin and two 1/8" spring pins.

B) Place one of the frame Links with the notched side to the left on top of the Frame Base with the two 3/4" holes in alignment with the Frame Base.

C) Assemble the Ratchet and Swing Lever exactly as shown in figures 1 & 3 using the 3/4" pin and two 1/8" spring pins. The Swing Lever must rotate almost a full 180 degrees. Double check it. For hydraulic adapter installation see page 3.

D)  Place the Swing Lever and the 1" Collar on one of the two Spacer Tubes (1" OD tubes).

E) Place the 3/4" bolts and washers through the two 3/4" bolts with the Ratchet on the outside Spacer Tube.

F) Slide both Spacer Tubes onto the 3/4" bolts with the Ratchet on the outside Spacer Tube.

G) Place this entire assembly through the holes in the bottom Frame Link already placed on the Frame Base. Insert the 1" Frame Pin through the 1" hole in the Frame Links. Using the two remaining 3/4" washers and two 3/4"nuts, fasten the bender tot he mounting surface as tightly as possible. Raise the Swing Lever to the middle of the Tube Spacer and lock into position with the 1" Collar. Make sure the 1" Frame Pin and the7/8" Followbar Pin are vertical and slide easily through their respective holes.

3) The two Drive Links are assembled next. Using the two 3/4" OD sleeves, tow 1/2" nuts, assemble the two Drive Links as shown in figure 2. Tighten securely.

4) Remove all pins from the Drive link assembly. Apply a small amount of grease in the 1" center hole of the Bending Die though which the 1" Frame Pins slides. Install the Drive Link assembly and the Bending Die into the frame assembly using the 1" Framepin. See figure 3. The bender is now assembled and ready for the tubing to be installed.

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