74-019 - Uncategorized IDEAL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Conduit Bender Handle
Model	74-019
Brand	IDEAL
Length	38 inches
Material	Extra High Strength Steel
Compatible Conduit	3/4" IPS (Rigid/IMC) and 1/2" - 3/4" EMT with compatible bender heads
Handle Type	Expanded end for use as back pusher to straighten overbends
Weight	Approximately 2-3 lbs (estimated)
Primary Function	Provides leverage for bending conduit with compatible bender heads
Key Features	Extra high strength for durability; expanded end for straightening; compatible with multiple bender models
Safety	Use heavy foot pressure when bending on floor; keep pressure close to body when bending in air
Maintenance	Clean with dry cloth; avoid excessive moisture; store in dry place
Spare Parts	Replace with same model 74-019 handle if damaged
Repair	Not repairable; replace if bent or broken
Application	Electrical conduit bending for EMT, Rigid, and IMC

Frequently Asked Questions - 74-019 IDEAL

How do I bend a stub using the IDEAL 74-019 handle?

Measure the desired stub height, subtract the take-up (6 inches for 3/4" EMT), mark the conduit, align the Arrow on the bender with the mark, and bend to 90° using heavy foot pressure to keep the conduit in the groove.

What is the correct technique for back-to-back bends?

After the first 90° bend, measure to the point where the back of the second bend should be (B). Mark the conduit at that distance, align the Star-Point on the bender with the mark, and bend to 90°.

How do I make an offset bend with this handle?

Measure the distance from the last coupling to the obstruction, add the shrink amount from the reference table, make the first mark. Place the second mark at the distance between bends. Align the Arrow with the first mark, bend to chosen angle (e.g., 30°), then slide conduit, rotate 180°, align Arrow with second mark, and bend again.

How to bend a saddle using the IDEAL bender?

For a 3" O.D. pipe, move the center mark ahead 9/16" and place outer marks 7-1/2" from center. Align center mark with Rim Notch and bend to 45°. Then align Arrow with outer marks and bend to 22-1/2° each, reversing conduit for the second outer bend. All bends must be in the same plane.

What do the Arrow, Rim Notch, and Star-Point indicate?

The Arrow is used for stub, offset, and outer marks of saddle bends. The Rim Notch locates the center of a saddle bend. The Star-Point indicates the back of a 90° bend for back-to-back bends.

Which bender heads are compatible with the 74-019 handle?

The 74-019 handle fits bender heads for 1/2" EMT (74-001), 3/4" EMT (74-002), 1/2" Rigid/IMC (74-002), and 3/4" Rigid/IMC (74-003), among others. Check the order information for full compatibility.

What should I do if I overbend the conduit?

Use the expanded end of the handle as a back pusher to straighten the conduit slightly to fit the job. Apply gentle pressure opposite to the bend direction.

How is the shrink amount determined for offset bends?

The shrink amount depends on the offset depth and bend angle. For example, a 30° bend with 6" offset depth requires 1-1/2" shrink. Use the reference table in the manual for exact values.

How to use the degree scale on the bender?

The degree scale is used for offsets, saddles, and special situations. Align the desired angle with the pointer on the bender handle to achieve precise bends.

How do I maintain the IDEAL 74-019 handle?

Keep the handle clean and dry. Wipe with a dry cloth after use. Do not immerse in water. Store in a dry area to prevent corrosion. Inspect for cracks or deformation before each use.

USER MANUAL 74-019 IDEAL

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Bender Guide

Features

Your IDEAL Bender has engineered features which include:

1. Arrow

To be used with stub, offset and outer marks of saddle bends.

2. Rim Notch

Locates the center of a saddle bend.

3. Star-Point

Indicates the back of a 90° bend.

4. Degree Scale

For offsets, saddles and those special situations.

5. A Choice

High strength ductile iron or light weight aluminum.

The above are features that lead to perfectly predictable and repeatable bends.

Instructions

Bend conduit with skill and professionalism. Take the guess-work out of bending.

Steps to Remember

Step 1. Measure your job.

Step 2. Mark you conduit using the recommended tables.

Step 3. Use your bender's engineered marks.

Note: Reference to the above Steps 1, 2, and 3 will be made throughout this booklet.

Don't Forget

• When bending on the floor, pin the conduit to the floor. Use heavy foot pressure.
• When bending in the air, exert pressure as close to your body as possible.

- In case you overbend, use the back pusher or the expanded end of the bender handle to straighten your conduit to fit the job.

How to Bend a Stub

The stub is the most common bend. Note that your bender is marked with the "take-up" of the arc of the bender shoe.

Example:

Consider making a 14" stub, using a 3/4" EMT conduit.

Step 1. The IDEAL bender indicates stubs 6" to ↑. Simply subtract the take-up, or 6", from the finished stub height. In this case 14" minus 6" = 8".

Step 2. Mark the conduit 8" from the end.

Step 3. Line up the Arrow on the bender with the mark on the conduit and bend to 90°.

Remember: Heavy Foot pressure is critical to keep the EMT in the bender groove and to prevent kinked conduit.

How to Make Back-To-Back Bends

A back-to-back bend produces a "U" shape in a single length of conduit. Use the same technique for a conduit run across the floor or ceiling which turns up or down a wall.

Example:

Step 1. After the first 90^ bend has been made, measure to the point where the back of the second bend is to be, "B".

Step 2. Measure and mark your conduit the same distance, mark "B".

Step 3. Align the mark on the conduit with the Star-Point on the bender and bend to 90°.

Star-Point on bender must be referenced for accurate bends.

How to make an Offset Bend

The offset bend is used when an obstruction requires a change in the conduit's plane.

Before making an offset bend, you must choose the most appropriate angles for the offset. Keep in mind that shallow bends make for easier wire pulling, steeper bends conserve space.

You must also consider that the conduit shrinks due to the detour. Remember to ignore the shrink when working away from the obstruction, but be sure to consider it when working into it.

Example:

Step 1. Measure the distance from the last coupling to the obstruction.

Step 2. Add the “shrink amount” from the table on page 5 to the measured distance and make your first mark. Your second mark will be placed at the “distance between bends.” (Refer to table on page 5.)

Step 3. Align the Arrow with the first mark and using the Degree Scale bend to the chosen angle. Slide down the conduit and rotate conduit 180°, align the Arrow and bend as illustrated.

Bend offsets in the air. Remember to keep your body pressure close to the bender.

First Bend

Example:

30° Bend with a 6" Offset Depth

Distance Between Bends ← 12" | 1-1/2" → Shrink Amount

Reference Table for Offset Bends

Degree of Bend

Offset Depth (Inches)	22-1/2°		30°		45°		60°
	2" 5-1/4" 3/8"
	3" 7-3/4" 9/16" 6" 3/4"
	4" 10-1/2" 3/4" 8" 1"
	5" 13" 15/16" 10" 1- /4" 7" 1-7/8"
	6" 15-1/2" 1-1/8" 12" 1-1/2" 8-1/2"	2-1/4" 7-1/4" 3"
	7" 18-1/4" 1-5/16" 14" 1-3/4" 9-3/8" 2-5/8" 8-3/8" 3-1/2"
	8" 20-3/4" 1-1/2" 16" 2" 11-1/4" 3"	9-5/8" 4"
	9" 23-1/2" 1-3/4" 18" 2-1/4" 12-1/8"	3-3/8" 10-7/8"	4-1/2"
	10"	28" 1-7/8" 20" 2-1/2"	4" 3-3/4" 12" 5"

How to Make Saddle Bends

The saddle bend is similar to an offset bend, but in this case the same plane is resumed. It is used most often when another pipe is encountered.

Most common is a 45^ center bend and two 22-1/2^ outer bends, but you can use a 60^ center bend and two 30^ bends.

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Important: Use the same calculation for either set of angles.

Example:

Step 1. You encounter a 3" O.D. pipe 4 feet from the last coupling. The formula shown in the chart below indicates that for each inch of outside diameter of the obstruction, you must move your center mark ahead 3/16" per inch of obstruction height and make your outer marks 2-1/2" per inch of obstruction height from the center mark.

Step 2. The following table gives the actual mark spacings. In this example, the center mark is moved ahead 9/16" to 48-9/16". The outer marks are 7-1/2" from the center mark, or 41-1/16" and 56-1/16". Mark you conduit at these points.

If Obstruction is	Move Your Center Mark Ahead	Make Outside Marks From Center Mark
1" 3/16" 2-1/2"
2" 3/8" 5"
3" 9/16" 7-1/2"
4" 3/4" 10"
5" 15/16" 12-1/2"
6" 1-1/8" 15"

Step 3.

(A) Align the center mark with the Rim Notch and bend to 45^ .

(B) Do not remove the conduit from the bender. Slide the bender down to the next mark and line up with the Arrow. Bend to 22-1/2° as indicated.

(C) Remove and reverse the conduit and locate the other remaining mark at the Arrow. Bend to 22-1/2° as indicated.

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Be sure to line up all bends to be in the same plane.

Hickeys

Hickeys require a different approach to bending. It is not a fixed radious device but rather one that requires several movements per bend. The hickey can give you the advantage of producing bends with a very tight radius.

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Order Information

Conduit Size	Ductile Iron Bender	Bender	Aluminum Hickey	Handle
EMT
1/2"	74-001		74-031	74-010	74-019
3/4"	74-002		74-032	74-011	74-019
1"	74-003		74-033	74-012	74-020
1-1/4"	74-006		74-036	74-013	74-021
Rigid/IMC
1/2"	74-002		74-032	74-011	74-019
3/4"	74-003		74-033	74-012	74-020
1"	74-006		74-036	74-013	74-021
Handles
3/4" IPS 38" Long Expanded Extra High Strength Handle					74-019
1" IPS 44" Long Extra High Strength Handle					74-020
1-1/4" IPS 54" Long Extra High Strength Handle					74-021

The IDEAL bender line gives you the engineering design, indicator marks and durability to bend conduit with ease and confidence.