KRISS Armorer's Course 2012

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Armorers CourseFebruary 2012


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Introduction and Course Overview

Purpose: To provide a general introduction to the KRISS Vector

operating principles, design, mechanics, disassembly, maintenance

and re-assembly so that KRISS dealers and operators can achieve

the understanding and expertise required to successfully service theKRISS family of firearms.

Topics:

Disassembl

Maintenance

Reassembly


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Disassembly and Inspection

Slider and Bolt Assembliespg 4

Upper Housing and Lower Housing

Upper Housingpg 5

Ejection Portpg 6

Safe/Fire Selector Leverspg 7

Picatinny Rail and Mountingpg 8

Fire Control Group (FCG) frame assemblypg 9


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SLIDER AND BOLTSLIDER AND BOLTSLIDER AND BOLTSLIDER AND BOLT

1. Remove the bottom two push

pins and pull the charging

handle to release the slider and

bolt assembly from the lowerhousing. Grasp the base plate

and pull down and pull upward

on the gun.

Ensure that the pins are not bent

or have burrs. Inspect the

the slider for excessive damageand replace as needed.

2. Rotate the bolt 90 degrees and

remove from the slider. Note:

Pay attention to the

orientation of the bolt during

disassembly for reassembly.

A slight tap on each of the twoslider races will create a high

pitched tone. If it does not, then

damage has occurred to the

slider.


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UPPER ANDUPPER ANDUPPER ANDUPPER AND LOWERLOWERLOWERLOWER HOUSINGHOUSINGHOUSINGHOUSING

1. Remove the remaining two push

pins located in the upperhousing. One forward of the

ejection port and the other

forward of the trigger.

2. Separate the upper and lower

housing by grasping the upper

while holding the lower housing.


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EJECTION PORTEJECTION PORTEJECTION PORTEJECTION PORT

1. Remove the two 3.0mm

mounting screws on the lefthand side of the housing.

2. Remove the ejection port from

the housing; paying attention to

capture and save the two

stainless steel washers on the

reassembly.


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FIRE/SAFEFIRE/SAFEFIRE/SAFEFIRE/SAFE SELECTIONSELECTIONSELECTIONSELECTION LEVERSLEVERSLEVERSLEVERS

1. Remove the ambidextrousFire/Safe levers with a 2.0mm

Allen wrench.

The Levers are right and left

hand specific. If reversed they

will not operate the Safe/Fire

severe harm and injury to theoperator.


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PICATINNYPICATINNYPICATINNYPICATINNY RAIL DISASSEMBLYRAIL DISASSEMBLYRAIL DISASSEMBLYRAIL DISASSEMBLY

1. To remove the Picatinny Railfrom the upper housing; use a

1/16 or 1.5mm punch to drift the

rail retaining pin out (left or

right).

2. Remove the flashlight plug set

screw us ng a . mm a en

wrench at the front of the upperhousing.

3. Push the rail forward to expose

the 3 hex head screws at the

rear of the upper housing.

Note: If the rail is too tight to

move by hand, use a piece of

nylon stock and a small hammer

to assist.


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Lower Housing

Barrel Shroudpg 11

Bolt Lock Blockpg 12

Lower Housing Assemblypg 13-14

Picatinny Railpg 15


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BARRELBARRELBARRELBARREL SHROUDSHROUDSHROUDSHROUD

1. Using a 2.0mm allen wrench,

back out the set screw enough

from the collar so the barrel

shroud can be removed.


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BOLTBOLTBOLTBOLT LOCKLOCKLOCKLOCK BLOCK ASSEMBLYBLOCK ASSEMBLYBLOCK ASSEMBLYBLOCK ASSEMBLY

1. With a 2.0mm allen wrench,

loosen the 4 mounting screws

from the Bolt Lock Catch Block.

Note: Heat may need to be

applied, the screws are held in

place using Loctite from the

factor .

2. The current design incorporatesa spacer under the bolt lock

block. Past or Future serial

numbers may not have his part.


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LOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY

1. To remove the lower housing

(injection molded polymer), usea 3.0mm allen wrench to remove

the three set screws on the right

and left side of the housing.

2. Unhook the return spring for the

charging handle.


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LOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY (cont.)(cont.)(cont.)(cont.)

1. Referencing the photos, grasp

the barrel, depress the housing

and press downward. Once the

housing has been separatedfrom the receiver, pull the plastic

lower off completely.


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LOWERLOWERLOWERLOWER PICATINNYPICATINNYPICATINNYPICATINNY RAIL ASSEMBLYRAIL ASSEMBLYRAIL ASSEMBLYRAIL ASSEMBLY

1. To remove the picatinny rail from

the lower housing, use a 1/16 or

a 1.5mm punch. Drift the rail

retaining pin out (left or right)

and push the rail forward of the

lower housing until removed.

Note: If the rail is too tight to

,

nylon stock to assist.


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Reassembly

Lower Housingpg 17 - 20

Upper Housingpg 21 - 23


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Reassembly

LOWER HOUSING REASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING REASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING REASSEMBLYLOWER HOUSING REASSEMBLY

1. Re-insert the lower picatinny rail

and drift the retaining pin back

into the mounting hole.

Note: The rail can only mountedone way.

2. Re-insert the metal receiver into

the lower composite housing.

Pay attention the last round bolt

catch trigger. It must align with

the cutout in the left hand

receiver plate. If you havetrouble seating the lower

housing, the bolt lock trigger is

most likely not aligned properly.


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Reassembly

LOWER HOUSING REASSEMBLY (cont)LOWER HOUSING REASSEMBLY (cont)LOWER HOUSING REASSEMBLY (cont)LOWER HOUSING REASSEMBLY (cont)

1. Ensure all the mounting screw

holes are aligned properly with

the receiver plate locations.

2. Apply a drop of Loctite 263(red)

to each of the 6 mounting

screws and torque each screw

to 2.0Nm.

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charging slider. A hook tool or apaperclip may be needed to pull

the spring far enough out to re-

install.


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Reassembly

BARRELBARRELBARRELBARREL SHROUDSHROUDSHROUDSHROUD

1. The end of the barrel shroud has

a high temperature O ring to

help with alignment and any

excess movement. Apply a

small amount of lubricant or high

to re-assembly.

2. Slide the shroud over the barrel

and align the muzzle end with

the barrel. Be careful not to tear

the O ring.

3. Align the set screw with the

recess on the underside of the

barrel.


to the set screw and using a

2.0mm allen wrench, tighten to

2Nm.


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Reassembly

BOLT LOCKBOLT LOCKBOLT LOCKBOLT LOCK BLOCK ASSEMBLYBLOCK ASSEMBLYBLOCK ASSEMBLYBLOCK ASSEMBLY

1. Place the spacer in the cutout in

the housing, the notch must

align with the receiver plate.

2. Place the Bolt Lock Block into

place.

3. Use 1 drop of Loctite 263(red)

on each of the 4 screws.

4. Torque each screw to 1.5Nm

using a 2.0mm allen wrench.


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Reassembly

FIRE CONTROLFIRE CONTROLFIRE CONTROLFIRE CONTROL GROUPGROUPGROUPGROUP (FCG)(FCG)(FCG)(FCG)

1. Re-insert the FCG, trigger first,

into the upper housing. Ensure

the alignment of the take downpin holes and selector lever

holes.

2. Place 1 takedown pin through

the upper housing into the FCG

.

3. Place 1 drop of Loctite 243(blue)to the three 3.0mm hex head

screws. Install them on top of

the FCG in the upper housing

and torque to 2.0Nm.

4. Re-insert the Left and Right

selector levers and tighten to

1Nm.

Note: The levers are Left and

Right specific.


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Reassembly

EJECTION PORTEJECTION PORTEJECTION PORTEJECTION PORT

1. Install the ejection port into the

housing using the two 3.0mm

hex head screws.


to each screw and torque to

2.0Nm.

Note: Older serial numbers may

include 2 small washers that go

the upper housing. Make sure

they are re-installed properly if

your model included them.


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Reassembly

PICATINNY RAILPICATINNY RAILPICATINNY RAILPICATINNY RAIL

1. Slide the picatinny rail back on

the dovetail of the upper

housing. Make sure the

retaining pin hole is toward the

muzzle end. Use your punch to

assist in aligning the hole.

2. Re-insert the retaining pin and

1.5mm punch. Ensure that the

pin does not protrude beyond

the outer edges of the rail on the

left or right side.

3. Re-insert the 1.5mm set screw

of the flash light plug. Do not

use Loctite on this screw or

torque.


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Reassembly

BOLT AND SLIDERBOLT AND SLIDERBOLT AND SLIDERBOLT AND SLIDER

1. Ensure the proper alignment of

the bolt before assembly

2. Place the front two lugs in the

bottom set of tracks and pushforward till the rear set of lugs

are in the bottom tracks.


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Reassembly

BOLT AND SLIDER (contBOLT AND SLIDER (contBOLT AND SLIDER (contBOLT AND SLIDER (cont.).).).)

1. Rotate the slider up into the top

track and push inward into the

receiver until the base plate is

flush with both receiver plates.

2. Insert 1 push pin into the forward

most hole of the bottom of the

lower housing just behind the

.


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Reassembly

UPPER AND LOWERUPPER AND LOWERUPPER AND LOWERUPPER AND LOWER HOUSINGHOUSINGHOUSINGHOUSING

1. Remove the push pin used in

locating the FCG in the upper

housing.

2. Make sure that the hammer is inthe cocked position. Place the

upper housing over the lower

housing and align. Press

downward and assemble. Be

sure that the charging handle is

not in the way.

3. Insert the 3 remaining take down

push pins.


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Exploded Views

Overall pg 28

Upper Housing Assembly pg 29

Lower Housing Assembly pg 30-31

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Stock Assembly pg 34

Gun Length pg 35


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Exploded Views


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Exploded Views


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Exploded Views


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Exploded Views


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Exploded Views


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Exploded Views


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Exploded Views


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Exploded Views


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Information

Special Tools

KRISS Warranty Information

Manufacturer and Contact Information


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Special Tool List

SPECIAL TOOLSSPECIAL TOOLSSPECIAL TOOLSSPECIAL TOOLS LISTLISTLISTLIST

1. 1.5 Nm torque wrench handle

2. 2.0 Nm torque wrench handle3. 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm hex

head blades

4. 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm hex

head wrenches


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Warranty Info

KRISS USA, Inc. warrants its KRISS Vector family of guns to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This KRISS

Warranty is applicable to the original or initial purchaser only and it is effective from the date of purchase and lasts for one full

year. This warranty can be extended for an additional year on the semi-automatic models (CRB, SBR, SDP) provided the

initial purchaser registers the gun on the Warranty Registration page of the KRISS USA website within a 30 day period of the

purchase date.

Any such defects of which KRISS USA, Inc receives written or electronic notice during the term of this warranty will beremedied by KRISS USA without charge, within a reasonable time after such notification and de-livery of the firearm as

provided below.

This warranty does not cover:

Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling or if any modifications are made to the gun.

Use of defective old or im ro er ammunition corrosion ne lect failure to ro erl maintain abuse or an use not

referred to in the Owners Manual (see Owners Manual for discussions on ammunition recommendations, care,

maintenance and handling, and refer to the KRISS USA, Inc website for up dates to the Owners Manual). Criminal misuse, negligence, or use under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Scratches or external wear marks on the plastic or metal component parts.

ANY MODIFICATIONS OR ALTERATIONS TO THE GUN WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY.

NOTE: KRISS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER FOR INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE TO

PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF THE INTENTIONAL OR ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF THIS FIREARM, OR FROM ITS

PROPER FUNCTION WHEN THE FIREARM IS USED FOR PURPOSES FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT DESIGNED.

Problems and Warranty Claims:

If you experience a problem with your KRISS that cannot be resolved with KRISS USA over the phone, through our website

or with your KRISS dealer, please contact KRISS USA.

International customers will have this warranty processing done the distributor/agent that is designated at the time of the

purchase and transfer to the respective region.


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Warranty Info

If you have any questions or need to obtain shipping information, please contact us M-F 0900-1700 Eastern Time

at 757.821.1089, extension 302.

Warranty claims should state the model and serial number of the firearm concerned, a statement of proof that you

are the original purchaser, all necessary e-mail and voice contact information, and a description of the difficulty

experienced. KRISS USA will accept no responsibility for loss or damage in transit. It is important that you comply

with federal, state and local laws and regulations in the shipping of firearms to KRISS USA. Upon receipt, your

firearm will be assigned to a gunsmith. After the work is completed, your firearm will be returned to you.

Transportation and insurance charges for return to the owner will be paid by KRISS USA ONLY if the claim is

covered by the warranty. KRISS USA will send you an estimate for the cost of any non-warranty repairs prior to

performing repair services.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED. NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSEARE GIVEN AND ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR WARRANTY

CREATED BY LAW IS DISCLAIMED.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply

to you.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL KRISS USA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER AS

A RESULT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation

or exclusion may not apply to you in whole or in part. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also

have other rights that vary from state to state.


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Warranty info

KRISS USA

MAILING ADDRESS:

KRISS USA

2697 International Parkway, Suite 4-190

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Phone: 757-821-1089 ext 301

M F 9:00am 5:00pm EST

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