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
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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