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Leapers PRO AR15 9 Super Slim Free Float Keymod Compatible Rail (MTU004SSK) User Manual

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Make sure none of the 6 threaded screw

holes on the Locking Ring are blocked by

the Barrel Nut.

If necessary, refer to step 9 to

install a spacer or tighten the barrel nut a little

further to allow access to the 6 screw holes.

MAKE SURE NOT TO EXCEED 60 ft-lb OF

TORQUE.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

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BARREL

Slide the Locking Ring into the Barrel Nut,

making sure the alignment slot on the Locking

Ring (12.1) is vertical and facing upward.

BARREL

12

13

12.1

Once you achieve the proper alignment of

the threaded holes on the Locking Ring to

those on the handguard rail, use the 3mm

Allen Wrench and 6 of the Locking Screws to

securely lock the handguard to the Barrel Nut/

Locking Ring assembly.

Apply

(

25 in-lb

)

torque to secure screws

6 Screws: 2-left, 2-right, 2-bottom

Carefully slide the handguard over the Barrel

Nut/Locking Ring assembly. Make sure there

is a positive connection between the top rail of

the handguard and the top rail of the receiver

(there should be NO gap here). If you lose the

alignment of the Locking Ring, use your Allen

wrench to re-align the threaded holes (14.1).

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BARREL

BARREL

14

15

If desired, apply a small amount of

locking compound to the screws prior

to tightening.

Installation of a low profile gas block

must occur before locking the Handguard

to the barrel nut.

14.1

2

5

in-lb