Cleaning cont: prevent thread wear.

The front threads of tube and front cap threads should be cleaned with a toothbush dedicated to this sole purpose, or with an all purpose nylon brush from a weapons cleaning kit. Remove carbon from parts with a brass brush or cleaning pick. Re-assemble according to schematic on the front page. Note: Ultrasonic cleaning can be used as an alternative cleaning method for the baffles and rear cap, but should not be used for the spring, tube, or front cap. Ultrasonic cleaners can and will destroy aluminum parts. Modularity: Your Checkmate suppressor is modular, and a three lug quick disconnect mounting system and supporting thread protector/couplers are available as an additional cost accessory that can be purchased for use with your suppressor. The QD mounting system shortens the unit by 0.200 and allows the unit to be mounted or dismounted from the weapon in ~1.5 seconds. Some hunters and sport shooters appreciate the added convenience of QD mounting.

TM- CHECKMATE
Sound Suppressor

WARNING: FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

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WARNING: Silenced weapons need to be treated according to the safety guidelines of the host weapon instruction manual. Quiet does not mean harmless. Reduction of noise is not reduction of potential lethality, these items do not go hand in hand. Safety Considerations! Unload your weapon in accordance with its manufacturers user manual prior to mounting the sound suppressor. Remove the bolt or bolt carrier group and charging handle from the weapon prior to inspection of the mounting alignment. Confirm Alignment! Visually confirm alignment on every untested weapon prior to first use by placing white paper in the breach, and looking through the suppressor bore, parallel to the walls of the barrel bore on all sides, comparing clearance to elements of the suppressor bore. If alignment does not appear to be right, or if you desire the most minimal POI shift and maximum safety from baffle strikes or other issues, send your barrel to ADCO firearms in Ohio for barrel threading. www.adcofirearms.com Mounting: The stainless rear cap should be tightly threaded by hand to the Checkmate tube when in use, as it puts the assembly in alignment. The rear cap needs to be tightly threaded to the 1/2x28 UNF host barrel during use. Periodically check tightening the thread mount Checkmate to the barrel during operation is recommended.

Caliber / Barrel length compatibility: This silencer is rated for .22lr in all barrel lengths, however Aguila 60 grain ammo should not be used unless your barrel is 1/9 twist or faster. Light oil coolant such as [WD-40, CLP, & Rem Oil] can be used, if desired, to temporarily attain higher sound reduction for 25 to 60 rounds, but grease should not be used as it can fill the blast chamber, creating over-pressure situations. This silencer is also rated for .22WMR, and .17HMR in 18 inch or longer barrels. Coolant should not be used with .22WMR.magnum rimfire ammunition. Cleaning: Non allergenic, surgical type gloves, a respirator, and a disposable cleaning surface are recommended for basic service. The entire cleaning procedure should take less than ten minutes. Basic service every 250 rounds is as follows: Spray WD-40 into your suppressor. This will help loosen the baffles and threads. In some cases it may be advantageous to spray WD-40 after use and wait several hours for the WD-40 to penetrate the threads and get between components. Wire brush suppressor bore with 7mm brass brush to remove any deposited lead in the bore; loosen and remove the front cap, push the baffles out the muzzle end of the silencer with a ballpoint pen. The tube and baffles can be cleaned with an Oatey No. 31328, 3/4 In. Heavy-Duty Inside Diameter Fitting Brush. This brush is available for $2.20 currently at Home Depot in the plumbing department, and can be purchased online from other retailers. Using this brush for the smooth area of the tube, not the threaded area will Page 3

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