Installation and Removal Instruction of M22520 Crimper Positioners

M22520 series manual and pneumatic crimping tools are widely used in crimping wires and terminals in electrical connectors. The crimping pliers, if not used with the positioner, the operator will have to determine the position of each crimping by eyes which will not only take unnecessary time and effort, but also reduce the overall efficiency. Thus, the positioner plays a very important role in the manual or pneumatic crimping process. 

Among all kinds of positioners, fixed positioners, screw-adjustable positioners, turret positioners are the three main types. Screw-adjustable positioner and turret positioner are more welcomed by the majority of customers because of its wide range of application.

Proper installation and removal of the positioner are of vital significance. Here we briefly introduce the installation and removal steps of turret positioners.

Positioner: TH163 (M22520 / 1-04) Turret Positioner

Adaptation Tools: YJQ-W2A (M22520 / 1-01) Four-indent Crimping Pliers

Installation of Positioner

1. With tool in open position, press positioner trigger latch to release turret to indexing position

2. Place positioner onto retaining ring with alignment pin in alignment hole

3. After positioner is seated against retainer ring, tighten socket head screws with 9/64" hex

4. Press turret to check if it is installed correctly or work proporly

5. With tool in open position, press positioner trigger latch to release turret to indexing position again

6. Refer to dataplate on positioner. From color code column, select the positioner color that corresponds with the appropriate part number and size of contact to be crimped. Rotate until color coded insert is in line with the index mark. Press turret until it snaps in latched position

Then, the installation process has been completed. Refer to dataplate. From wire size column, determine the selector setting that corresponds with the contact being used. Remove spring clip from selector knob and rotate until correct setting is in line with selector mark. Next, the crimping operation can be performed.

Removal of Positioner

With tool in open position, release turret. Loosen screws until threads are disengaged from retainer ring and remove with a straight lifting motion.

Caution: Tool must be in open position whenever positioner is being installed, removed or released. Damage to turret head and crimp tool may result if this procedure is not followed.

In addition, there are some other positioner installation pictures for your reference.

Is the installation and removal process very simple?