Chapter 4 Wiring Systems
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Offset Bend
The offset bend is used when the conduit
must go around an obstruction or when the
plane of the conduit must change slightly.
Generally, offsets may be done at almost any
Step 1
The distance between the outside of
both bends when completed will be
40″. Measure this distance from the
outside of the first bend and mark.
Step 2
Align the star of the bender with
the mark on the conduit.
Step 3
Apply pressure on the
bender with your foot.
Your hand should only
guide the direction
of the bend.
Step 4
Stop bending the conduit
when it reaches 90°.
Step 5
Verify the distance from the
outside of both bends.
Figure 4-19. A back-to-back bend is two stub bends on the same length of conduit.
offset bend: Two bends of equal angle a short distance
apart to allow a conduit run to clear an obstacle.
angle, but shallow bends (those at smaller angles)
reduce the force required to pull the wires
through the conduit. Deeper bends will bring the