STEP 1:

PLACE THREAD ADAPTER THROUGH SHROUD. PICK THE ORIENTATION YOU WOULD LIKE THE SHROUD TO BE (PERSONAL PREFERENCE).

STEP 2:

START SCREWING THE JAM NUT ONTO THE EXPOSED THREADS. WRENCH FLATS SHOULD BE TOUCHING SHROUD. TORQUE TO 40 FT. LB.

STEP 3:

SCREW THE ASSEMBLED APE ONTO THE BARREL. TORQUE UP TO 40 FT. LB.

STEP 4:

FOLLOW ATF REGULATIONS FOR PIN AND WELD ASSEMBLY BY A CERTIFIED GUNSMITH. https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/undefined/atf-national-firearms-act-handbook-chapter-2/download

STEP 5:

FASTEN SUPPRESSOR OR BLAST SHIELD TO THE THREAD ADAPTER.

USE THE SLANTED ACCESS OPENING WITH A STRAP WRENCH TO EASILY DISASSEMBLE CARBON LOCKED PARTS.