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.