Kent-Moore B-223-A Door Handle Ferrule Installer
Door handle ferrules are installed from the outside. The inside edge of the ferrule must be flared so that the ferrule is held firmly in the door between its flared end and its outside flange. To accomplish this, the ferrule and rubber grommet are placed in the hole of the door panel, and the inside edge of the ferrule is flared against the inside of the door panel. The tool clinches the ferrule firmly and evenly into place as the conical expander, operated by turning the tool handle, is pulled inside the four expanding fingers, flaring the inside edge of the ferrule against the inside of the door panel.
This difficult operation is made possible with the use of the B-223-A Door Handle Ferrule Installer. Replacing door handle ferrules is accomplished quickly and easily using this special tool.
Use the tool as follows: Turn the operating handle to the left until the cone is clear of the expanding fingers. Slip the new ferrule and rubber grommet over the expanding fingers so that the face of the ferrule is against the adjustable collar (threaded sleeve). Turn the adjustable collar until the inside edge of the ferrule is flush with the ends of the expanding fingers. Lock the collar with the lock nut. With the ferrule installed on the tool, push the ferrule through the hole in the door panel, and hold the body of the tool against the door. Turn the operating handle clockwise until it reaches a definite stop. This pulls the cone up inside the expanding fingers, flaring the inside edge of the ferrule against the inside of the door panel and securely locking the ferrule in place. Turn the operating handle to the left until the cone is backed off from the expanding fingers. Remove the tool. It is not necessary to adjust the collar at each operation unless ferrules of different lengths are used. Weight 1 3/4 lbs.
