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Assembly Instructions:
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1.
It is recommended that the kit be installed with the bipod removed
from the rifle stock. Locate the keeper nut on the pivot rod of
the bipod. This nut is inside the knurled lockdown nut on the
pivot rod. Use your 1/4" socket tool to reach into the hub of
the lockdown nut. Making sure that you have fully engaged the
keeper nut, loosen and remove it from the threaded pivot rod. |
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Before removing the knurled lockdown nut, invert the body of the
bipod and locate the pivot retainer. This is a cross pin that
keeps the threaded pivot rod from rotating. During steps 3, 4
and 5, you will need to hold the pivot rod and cross pin in place
with your finger to keep it from backing out and falling out of
position. |
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 3.
Remove the knurled lockdown nut. This nut
is threaded onto the same piece as the keeper nut, but should
not require tools to remove. (Picture at right shows both parts
removed and the threaded pivot rod exposed.)
4. The Pod-Loc spacer is recessed on both ends. You will see that
one end of the spacer has a larger recess than the other end.
Place the spacer over the threaded pivot rod with the large recess
facing the bipod. (left picture shows the Pod-Loc spacer and clamp
lever ready for installation.) The spacer should slide freely
down the pivot rod and cover most of a large hex nut. |
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 5.
Make sure the threads of the pivot rod are clean and free of any
grit or damage. A high grade Moly grease has been applied to the
threads of the Pod-Loc lever so no lubrication is necessary. Start
the lever assembly onto the pivot rod. Do not to cross-thread
the lever. Continue to turn until the clamp lever firms up against
the spacer. You can now remove your pressure from the cross pin
and pivot rod!
6. Before fully tightening the assembly, check the cross pin and
pivot rod on the reverse side of the bipod. Confirm that they
are seated into their original positions. If not, loosen the lever
assembly until you can rotate and push the cross pin into its
original seat. Tighten the lever assembly until it is firmly locking
the swivel action of the bipod. |
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 7.
Check the spacer for clearance. There should be a small space
between the bipod body and the spacer. There should also be
a small clearance between the synthetic body of the clamping
lever and the spacer. The photo above is an example of proper
clearance on an installed kit.
8. The clamp lever can be "parked" without affecting the pivot
tension by pulling the clamp lever directly back from the bipod
and rotating it to the desired position. It is spring loaded
and will re-engage the lock when released. Position the clamp
lever downward between the bipod legs before mounting the bipod
to your rifle. A screw head is visible on the lever assembly.
DO NOT attempt to adjust this screw! This screw holds the parts
of the lever assembly together and is not adjustable. When properly
installed, the Pod-Loc kit can be fully tightened and adjusted
without tools.
9. With the bipod mounted to your rifle, the swivel action can
be locked and unlocked by moving the clamp lever through a small
arc. With the bipod deployed on your rifle, tighten the Pod-Loc
until the swivel action is locked to your taste. Disengage the
clamp lever by pulling away from the bipod and park it toward
the left side. This will allow you to loosen the swivel by swinging
through a small arc to the right, level your rifle and retighten
with an equally small arc to the left. After initial use, you
will find which positions work best for you and your equipment.
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