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OPERATION, SERVICE AND PARTS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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849
1/2" - 2" ELECTRIC
PVC HEATER
SAFETY FIRST
1. Read and understand all operating instruc- 7. Recommend use of a 20 amp G.F.C.I. Safety
tions before using. Cord or Adaptor.
2. This unit is designed to heat PVC conduit only. 8. Wear gloves when operating this unit. When
Do not use for any other purpose. opening and closing cover, use the attached
handles.
3. Operate unit on firm, flat, dry surface. Do not
expose heater to rain or snow. 9. When not in use, turn heater off to reduce the
possibility of accidental burns.
4. Keep volatile or combustible material away
10. Never leave conduit in heater unattended, as
from the heater while in use.
conduit will become scorched.
5. Operate unit only in a well ventilated area.
11. Calrod element temperature 1000° F (540° C).
6. Connect the heater to a grounded power
source of equivalent rating (120 V.A.C., 20
amp, 60 cycle).
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849 1/2" - 2" ELECTRIC PVC HEATER
CONTENTS
Warranty....................................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................. 2
Introduction.................................................................. 2
Bending Tips................................................................ 2
Operation
1. Set Up.................................................................. 3
2. Heating PVC....................................................... 3
3. Bending PVC...................................................... 3
Exploded View - No. 849.......................................... 4-5
Parts List - No. 849...................................................... 6
Wiring Diagram ........................................................... 7
WARRANTY
Your Greenlee No. 849 Electric PVC Bender is warranteed
to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Terms of the warranty are enclosed with your bender
along with the Warranty Certificate Card. IMPORTANT:
This card must be completed and returned in order to put
your warranty into immediate effect.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. 849 2" Electric PVC Bender
Power: 120 Volts 20 amp AC, 60 cycle. 3-conduct or 14
Gauge grounded cord with plug supplied with unit.
Operating Temperature: 475° Maximum, thermostat IMPORTANT BENDING TIPS
controlled.
1. Use this bender only in a well ventilated area. Do not
operate this unit near volatile or combustible materials.
2.
Wear insulated gloves when operating this unit and
Heating element will reach 1000° F (540° C). always use the plastic handles when moving or open-
Controls: Single-pole power switch. ing unit.
Capacity: Up to 2" diameter PVC conduit. Heats 24" 3. A few practice bends using sections of scrap PVC are
length for 90° elbows of standard radius. always recommended so that operator becomes famil-
iar with the operation of this unit.
Heatlng Element: Calrod Type
4. Since a 10 to 15 minute warm-up period is required
Dimensions: Depth-7", Length-28-1/4", Height-10-3/4" before bending can begin, operator should set up unit
Weight: 17 lbs. and switch on the power as soon as he arrives at the job
site. During warm-up, operator can assemble his mate-
rials, plan his bends, and mark the bend areas on the
PVC conduit.
INTRODUCTION 5. To help prevent kinks or wrinkles when making 90
The Greenlee No. 849 Electric PVC Bender is designed to degree bends in 2" PVC duct, use 2 Greenlee No.
provide a single operator with an effective and easily 30976 PVC Plugs to trap the air in the conduct and help
portable means for heating small diameter PVC conduit for keep the PVC from flattening or kinking.
bending. The only other materials required for making
bends are as follows:
1. Insulated Rubber or other Heavy Duty Gloves
2. Pail of water
3. Sponge or clean rag
4. Scrap PVC for test run
Greenlee Tools, Inc. 2 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
849 1/2" - 2" ELECTRIC PVC HEATER
OPERATION
1. Set Up - Connect unit to power source (120 Volts, AC,
60 cycle). Turn switch to on position (built-in pilot light Keep a close watch on the PVC and keep close track
indicates when unit is operating). After a warm-up of the time to prevent scorching of the conduit.
period of 10 to 15 minutes, the heating and bending of
PVC conduit can begin.
2. Heating PVC - For best results, test for the best heating
time using a few pieces of scrap PVC. With all materials
at hand lower the door of the unit until it is fully open. Lay
first section of PVC between the pairs of guide rollers on
door and remove from unit, laying the conduit on a flat,
either end of the unit as shown in Fig. 3. The section of
clean surface. Bend can now be shaped by hand. To
PVC you wish to bend must be centered within the unit.
set the bend, cool the PVC by using a rag or sponge
Keep door of unit closed during the heating process.
soaked with cool water, as shown in Fig. 5.
To obtain even heating of the PVC, conduit must be
constantly rotated by hand, as shown in Fig. 4. The
PVC should become pliable enough for bending after
about one minute. Heating time may vary due to differ
ences in size and thickness of the PVC. An automatic
thermostat regulates temperature and prevents over
heating of the unit.
3. Bending PVC - When PVC becomes pliable, lift open
Greenlee Tools, Inc. 3 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
849 1/2" - 2" ELECTRIC PVC HEATER
Exploded View
No. 849 2" Electric PVC Bender
Greenlee Tools, Inc. 4 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
849 1/2" - 2" ELECTRIC PVC HEATER
Greenlee Tools, Inc. 5 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
849 1/2" - 2" ELECTRIC PVC HEATER
Parts List
No. 849 2" Electric PVC Bender
KEY CONTROL NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 502 7773.1 Cover Unit (Key No's. 2, 3, 39, & 4 of Key 41) 1
2 502 7766.9 Reflector, Cover 1
3 905 2976.6 Handle, Davies #692 Heat Resistant Black Plastic 1
4 502 7775.8 Housing Unit (Key No's. 5 thru 22, 40, and 4 of Key 41, 42 & 43) 1
5 502 7761.8 Insulation, Top 1
6 502 7762.6 Insulation, Back 2
7 502 7764.2 Cover, Switch Box 1
8 502 7771.5 Reflector, Housing 1
9 502 7811.8 Heater 1
10 502 8285.9 Reflector, Top Housing 1
11 905 0372.4 Nut, 1/4-20 Hex Jam (for box mounting) 1
12 905 0520.4 Screw, 1/4-20 NC x 3/4 SAE Grade 5 Hex Head Cap
(for heater mounting) 1
13 905 0717.7 Screw, #10-24 x 1/2 Round Head Machine
(for cover plate and box mounting) 6
14 905 0750.9 Washer, #10 Shakeproof Internal Teeth,
3/8 O.D. x .021 Lock 6
16 905 1593.5 Nut, 1/4-20 Zinc Plated Hex (for heater mounting) 1
17 905 1647.8 Washer, 1/4 Shakeproof Internal Teeth Zinc Plated Lock 1
18 905 2434.9 Nut, #8-32 Zinc Plated Hex 1
19 905 2973.1 Spacer, Micro Plastics #166 Nylon (for box mounting) 2
20 918 6008.3 Snap-Bushing, Heyco #SB-500-6 Nylon 1
21 918 6019.9 Thermostat, Bimet #HF-79-114, 475° Range 1
22 502 7763.4 Box Unit, Control (Key No's. 23 thru 25) 1
23 502 7806.1 Cord Unit 1
24 918 6009.1 Bushing, Heyco #SR-7W-2 Nylon Strain-Relief…
