16-TON AIR/HYDRAULIC

PIPE BENDER
Item # 1455050

Assembly and Operation Instructions

Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other
basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction

manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SPECIFICATIONS
Jack Weight Capacity: 16 Tons
Pipe Bending Diameter Range: 1/2", 3/4",1",1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3"
Max Degree of Bend: 90°

CAUTION— SAFETY RULES

1. Know your tool. Read this manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations,
as well as specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
2. Do not expose tool to moisture. Don’t use this tool in damp or wet locations. Keep out of
rain.
3. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark work areas invite accidents.
4. Keep children away. All children should be kept away from the work area.
5. Do not operate this tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or feel tired. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while
taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to operate.
6. Use safety equipment. Eye protection should be worn at all times when operating this tool.
Use ANSI approved safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are not safety glasses. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat and hearing protection should be used in appropriate
conditions.
7. Wear proper apparel and contain loose hair. Loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry may present a potential hazard when operating this tool. Keep all
apparel clear of the tool.
8. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times when operating this tool.
9. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10. Keep away from flammables. Do not attempt to operate this tool near flammable materials
or combustibles. Failure to comply may cause serious injury or death.
11. Keep hands clear of moving parts.
12. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and untrained persons. Tools may be
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
13. Never exceed the rated load for the jack (see specifications.)
14. Always inspect the jack before use. Make sure that all parts are in good condition and
operating smoothly, the wheels are sound and that no cracks or distortion is apparent. If in
doubt, do not use.
15. Make sure the jack is on an even and solid base, and that there is no likelihood of it
slipping when in use.

GETTING STARTED
Before operating your 16-Ton Air/Hyd Pipe Bender, check the contents of the box to make
sure you have everything you will need:
1. Operating Manual
2. 16-Ton Air/Hyd Pipe Bender
3. Handle
4. Bending Dies

This pipe bender is designed to bend water pipe, rigid conduit, heavy-gauge galvanized pipe
used in commercial applications, and other similar types of pipe. When bending thin-walled
pipe or conduit, fill the pipe with sand and cap the ends before bending.

ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the Bottle Jack (2) to the Frame (1) using a Hex Bolt (3).
2. Place the Plate (6) on the head of the Jack. Connect the Plate to the Frame using the two
Springs (17).

SYSTEM AIR PURGE

Before operating your Pipe Bender, be sure there is no air trapped in the hydraulic system.
1. Fully lift up the ram of the jack using the handle.
2. Open the Release Valve on the jack by turning it counterclockwise
3. Push down on the Ram until it goes all the way back into the jack. This should push all air
out of the system.
4. Continue pushing down on the top of the ram while closing the Release Valve.
5. Repeat if necessary.

OPERATION
1. Place the Pipe Bender on a solid level surface.
2. Attach to workbench using clamps or bolts.
3. Select the Bending Die that matches the size of the pipe you want to bend.
NOTE: This Pipe Bender includes 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 2½" and 3" bending
dies. When choosing a die, select the same size die as the diameter of the pipe you are
bending.
4. Place the Bending Die onto the jack and make sure it is seated properly.
5. If needed, adjust the Rollers (5) for the size of pipe you want to bend:
A. Remove the Hitch Pins (16) and set aside.
B. Remove a Roller Shafts (4) and move the Roller to the desired hole in the Frame.
6. Slide the pipe you want to bend through the pipe bender on top of the bending die and
below the rollers. Make sure the pipe being bent is long enough to be fully supported by the
Rollers and will not suddenly push past the Rollers during the bending process.
7. Make sure the top of the pipe rests against the bottom of the Rollers.
8. Using the slotted end of the Handle (15), tighten the bottle jack Release Valve by turning it
clockwise.
9. Insert the Handle into the Bottle Jack.

Warning: Do not place hands or fingers near the die area while the unit is in use.
10. Pump the Handle up and down to raise the Bottle Jack and bend the pipe. Do not exceed
90 degrees.
11. After bending the pipe to the desired shape, remove the Handle from the Bottle Jack and
loosen the Release Valve by turning it counterclockwise. The ram of the bottle jack will lower.
12. After the ram is lowered, carefully remove the pipe from the pipe bender.

MAINTENANCE
If you notice poor performance with your pipe bender, air could be trapped in the hydraulic
system. To remove this air, see the SYSTEM AIR PURGE section on page 2.
Keep bottle jack retracted and release valve open when not in use.
If hydraulic oil is needed, refill at oil filler plug hole on rear of bottle jack. Use only clean,
high-quality hydraulic jack oil.
 Warning
16-TON LIMIT. Do not exceed the maximum limit of the bottle jack.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY. All children should be kept away from the work
area. Don’t let them handle tools.
TWO-PERSON OPERTION. For safety, when moving the Pipe Bender or bending large
pieces of pipe, always use two people. When bending large pipe, one person is needed to
balance the pipe in the bending dies, while a second person cranks the bottle jack’s
handle.
AVOID MOVING PARTS DURING OPERATION. Keep fingers and hands away from
rollers, bending dies and all moving parts.
STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, jack should be stored in “closed” position
and Pipe Bender stored away from children and in a dry location to reduce rust.

NOTES & TIPS

The Pipe Bender is designed to bend water pipe and heavy-gauge galvanized pipe that is
used in commercial applications. When bending thin-walled pipe (e.g. conduit, etc.), you
may have problems with the pipe becoming kinked or crease. To limit the amount of
creasing, fill the pipe with sand and cap the ends before bending.
The 16-Ton Air/Hyd Bottle Jack should last for several years of use. The only parts that
eventually wear out are the seals. If you notice hydraulic fluid leaking from the telescoping
shaft (Ram) of the Jack, you need to install a new Seal Kit.
 DRAWING & PARTS LIST

Part# Description Qty Part# Description Qty

1 Frame 1 10 1-1/4" Bending Die 1
2 Air/Hyd Bottle Jack 1 11 1-1/2" Bending Die 1
3 Bolt M8x20 2 12 2" Bending Die 1
4 Roller Shaft 2 13 2-1/2" Bending Die 1
5 Roller 2 14 3" Bending Die 1
6 Spring Plate 1 15 Jack Handle 1
7 1/2" Bending Die 1 16 Hitch Pin 2
8 3/4" Bending Die 1 17 Spring 2
9 1" Bending Die 1 18 Support Bar Cover 4