Technical Manual

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P: 770-925-9988 / F: 770-925-9989
CYCLONE
TM
SILENCER TECHNICAL MANUAL
WARNING -
Failure to follow instructions set forth in this manual
can create a potentially dangerous situation for the operator and
damage to the silencer and host firearm.
MANUFACTURERS DISCLAIMER
ADVANCED ARMAMENT CORP. shall not be responsible in any
manner whatsoever for physical injury or property damage
stemming from criminal or negligent misuse, improper or careless
handling, unauthorized modifications, defective, improper hand-
loaded or reloaded ammunition, neglect, or other influences beyond
our direct and immediate control. If you do not understand the
instructions in this manual, please contact ADVANCED ARMAMENT
CORP. for further clarification.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The CYCLONE™ and CYCLONE-K™ are compact, ultra-high-
efficiency thread mounting silencers designed for use on semi-
automatic, bolt action, and single shot weapons chambered for
the 7.62 x 51mm (.308) cartridge. Constructed entirely of welded
Inconel and stainless steel, the CYCLONE™ and CYCLONE-K™
will provide a lifetime of service under the most demanding
conditions. The low profile, light weight designs of the CYCLONE™
and CYCLONE-K™ do not interfere significantly with the handling
dynamics of the host weapon, and the excellent size to performance
ratio can be appreciated by sport and tactical shooters alike. The
CYCLONE™ and CYCLONE-K™ are available with standard 5/8-
24 threads.
NOTES ON USAGE
The impressive sound reduction of the CYCLONE™ and
CYCLONE-K™ is achieved through a highly efficient baffle design
and advanced construction techniques. Like most compact
silencers designed for 7.62 x 51mm weapons, the CYCLONE™
and CYCLONE-K™ will increase the back pressure on the moving
parts of a semi-automatic host firearm. The increased back
pressure may increase the amount of gas that is vented through
the ejection port when firing. This additional quantity of gas may be
accompanied by minute particles of unburned powder, so proper
eye protection is mandatory.
WARNING - Before detaching the silencer for cleaning, remove
the magazine from the weapon, open the breech and visually
ascertain that the chamber is clear and unloaded. The silencer
may then be removed from the host weapon after its exterior
reaches a temperature where it can be grasped with a bare hand
or heat resistant glove.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The welded 316 stainless steel and Iconel construction of the
CYCLONE™ and CYCLONE-K™ make it unnecessary to engage
in frequent cleaning or maintenance. We recommend cleaning
through immersion every 1,500-2,000 rounds of use. Water based
cleansers such as Formula 409 and Simple Green work very well
for removing carbon deposits, as do most organic solvents. Lacquer
thinner and disk brake cleaner may be used. After soaking the unit
overnight (or after 30 minutes in an ultrasonic cleaner) the silencer
may be drained by standing first on one end and then on the other.
The silencer should then be rinsed with clean water and blown
out with compressed air. Avoid getting oil on either the exterior or
interior of the silencer, as it will smoke upon firing.