881 and 881CT Hydraulic Benders
Greenlee Tools, Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Description
The 881 and 881CT Cam Track
®
Hydraulic Benders
are intended to bend rigid conduit, IMC (intermediate
metallic conduit), EMT (electrical metallic conduit), and
Schedule 40 pipe. Bending shoes, follow bars, and
saddles are available for bending 2-1/2" through 4"
conduit or pipe.
The bender is to be coupled to any Greenlee hydraulic
pump capable of developing 10,000 psi with a usable oil
volume of 6 quarts or more. Suggested pumps include
the following models:
• Electric Pump (120 volt): 960 SAPS, 980
• Electric Pump (220 volt): 980-22FS, 980-22PS
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual
and any markings on the tool provide information for
avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the
use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize opera-
tors and maintenance personnel with the safe operation
and maintenance procedures for the Greenlee 881 and
881CT Cam Track
®
Hydraulic Benders.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge at www.greenlee.com.
All specications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Tools, Inc. shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
Cam Track is a registered trademark of Greenlee Tools, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Description .................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................ 2
Purpose of this Manual ................................................. 2
Important Safety Information .....................................3–4
Identication—Major Components ............................... 5
Assembly and Operation Instructions ......................6–20
881 and 881CT Floor Operation .............................6–9
881 and 881CT with 1813 Bending Table ........... 10–20
Glossary of Bending Terms ......................................... 21
Laying Out One-Shot 90° Bends ................................. 22
Table 2—Deduct, Stub Dimensions, and
Minimum Distance from End of Conduit ..................... 22
Table 3—Ram Travel .................................................... 23
Table 4—Laying Out Two-Shot 90° Bends
for 3-1/2" and 4" Conduit (881 only) ........................... 24
Laying Out Bends ................................................... 25–27
Stubs ........................................................................ 25
Offsets ................................................................25–26
Saddles ...............................................................26–27
U-Bends ................................................................... 27
Special Bending Information Chart ........................28–31
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 32
Spanish ...................................................................33–64
French ....................................................................65–96
Illustrations and Parts Lists ..................................97–104