Hydraulic Pipe Bender
Changing
Once a year, or more often with heavy use or use in
dusty conditions, the hydraulic oil should be changed.
Place the pump end of the hydraulic cylinder in a container
to collect the hydraulic oil as it is drained. Directly under
the cylinder is a plug (Figure 19) . Remove the plug, filter
spring and filter and allow the hydraulic fluid to drain.
Open the oil vent cap and raise the ram end of the cylin-
der slightly to improve drainage. Complete drainage may
take up to several hours. Properly dispose of the used
hydraulic oil per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
and local requirements.
Figure 19 – Hydraulic Oil Drain Plug and Access to Filter
Clean the filter by rinsing in clean hydraulic oil. Re-install
the clean or new filter, spring and plug. Fill the bender with
new hydraulic oil following the instructions for adding
hydraulic oil. Operate the bender through several cycles
to remove air from the system and check the hydraulic oil
level.
Oil Capacity
HB382/382E, HBO382/382E
HB383/383E
Low Temperature Operation
If the Hydraulic Bender will be used in low temperatures
(Less than 14°F (-10°C)) it is recommended that the
Hydraulic oil be changed to a high quality Hydraulic oil suit-
able for the temperature.
12
1.27 QT./1.2 liter
1.70 QT./1.6 liter
Accessories
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, only use acces-
sories specifically designed and recommended for
use with the RIDGID hydrau lic benders, such as
those listed below. Other Accessories suitable for
use with other tools may be hazardous when used
with the RIDGID hydraulic benders.
Hydraulic Pipe Bender Accessories
Catalog
No.
Description
37293
Pins, HB382/HB382E
37273
Corner Supports, HB382/HB382E
37603
U-Bracket, HB382/HB382E
37618
Straightening Former, HB382/HB382E/HB383/HB383E
37298
Pins, HB383/HB383E
37278
Corner Supports, HB383/HB383E
37838
U-Bracket, HB383/HB383E
37828
Foot Wheels, HB382/HB382E/HB383/HB383E
37813
Turnable Tripod, HB382/HB382E/HB383/HB383E
38568
Extension, HB383/383E
42533
Corner Supports, HB0382/HB0382E
42543
Pins, HB0382/HB0382E
Machine Storage and
Transportation
The Hydraulic bender must be kept in doors or
NOTICE
well covered in rainy weather. Store the mach ine in a
locked area that is out of the reach of children and people
unfamiliar with hydraulic benders. This machine can
cause serious injury in the hands of untrained users.
Store unit between 14°F (-10°C) and 122°F (50°C).
When preparing to move the hydraulic bender, always
close the fill cap on the cylinder to prevent hydraulic oil
from leaking.
Service And Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make machine un -
safe to operate.
The "Maintenance Instructions" will take care of most of
the service needs of this machine. Any problems not
addressed by this section should only be handled by an
authorized RIDGID service technician.
Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Author -
ized Service Center or returned to the factory.