Product Manual A
General Maintenance - Daily
Disconnect unit from power source.
Check bolted connections and secure as necessary.
Check bearing surface quality.
Visually inspect pipe and tube dies and their respective wiper
assemblies for chips or galling in the bearing surface.
Verify wiper blades are secure in their mounting block. The wiper
blades of your Tube/Pipe Bender are crafted from hardened
aluma-bronze. Pipe and tube dies are manufactured from billet
steel for enhanced strength and durability. These are wearing
parts that will fail over time and will require replacement. Order
additional die sets through your Edwards distributor or through
Edwards Manufacturing Company. Install replacement parts
according to the Operations Manual.
Clean your Tube/Pipe Bender daily. Disconnect the unit from its
power source rst. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosols, abrasive
pads, scouring powders or solvents such as benzene or alco-
hol. Clean your machine with a compressed air nozzle and soft
cloth lightly moistened with a mild, water-based detergent solu-
tion. Remove lings, dirt, dust and grime from working surfaces.
Ensure the surfaces are fully dry before reconnecting power.
General Maintenance - Weekly
Disconnect unit from power source.
Check wiring harness for loose connections or damaged control
wiring. Check hydraulic ttings and hoses for wear or damage.
Maintenance Schedule
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Your Edwards Tube/Pipe Bender will benet from reasonable
care and periodic maintenance. Reasonable care includes daily
visual observation, as well as general maintenance procedures
at daily and weekly intervals by operator/maintenance person-
nel. Perform inspections and maintenance of the electrical,
hydraulic, and mechanical systems of the Edwards 10 Ton Tube/
Pipe Bender and its connection to the Ironworker or Porta-
Power as follows:
Daily/Shift Change Visual Observation
Electrical System
Visually inspect controls and power cording to the Ironworker or Porta-
Power for signs of damage. Cut, abraded or crushed electrical cords
may present an electrical hazard to the Operator and/or damage the
machinery.
Hydraulic System
Visually inspect exposed or surface mounted hydraulic hoses and t-
tings for signs of damage. Cut, abraded or crushed hydraulic hoses or
leaking ttings may present a hydraulic uid hazard to the Operator
and/or damage the machinery.
Mechanical System
Visually moving parts, guards and material hold-downs must remain
on the machine for safe operation. Clear any material obstructions
at the work station prior to visually inspecting moving parts of the
machine. Cycle the machine. Machine should operate smoothly in
hydraulic extend and retract mode.
Failure of any element of the daily/shift change visual observa-
tion will require maintenance of the affected accessory compo-
nent. Please refer to the following maintenance procedures.
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