DD WAVE Manual
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USER / ARMORER MANUAL FOR ALL DANIEL DEFENSE® DD® WAVE® SUPPRESSORS & MUZZLE ADAPTERS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DANIEL DEFENSE® SUPPRESSOR SYSTEMS 1. DANIEL DEFENSE SUPPRESSOR SYSTEMS ..................................3 The new DD WAVE sound suppressor’s advanced cascading baffle geometry 2. ACME THREAD QUICK-CLAMPING SYSTEM more effectively attenuates sound than simpler baffle styles. The DD QUICK REFERENCE....................................................................4 WAVE’s unique one-piece, 3D printed baffle/tube eliminates the need for welds—typically the weakest points of a traditional suppressor—providing 3. INCLUDED COMPONENTS ..........................................................5 unmatched strength and durability. Our Acme Thread Quick-Clamping 4. MUZZLE DEVICE INSTALLATION System won’t carbon lock, and securely clamps the suppressor to a 17-4 PROCEDURES WARNING ...........................................................5 PH stainless steel muzzle device, making it easy to remove even after extended use. Constructed of Nickel Based Superalloy, stainless steel, 5. REMOVAL OF FACTORY FLASH HIDER AND and titanium—and then Cerakote coated—the DD WAVE 7.62 is fiercely CRUSH WASHER ......................................................................6 strong yet lightweight, making it durable and reliable enough for a variety of 5.1 Cleaning Procedures .........................................................7 calibers from 5.56 to .300 Win Mag. 5.2 Adapter Timing .................................................................7 < One-piece 3D printed baffle/tube 5.3 Preparatory Procedures .....................................................8 < Advanced cascading baffle geometry effectively 6. QUICK-CLAMPING SUPPRESSOR ATTACHMENT PROCEDURES......9 attenuates sound 7. QUICK-CLAMPING SUPPRESSOR REMOVAL PROCEDURES .........10 < Contains no welds, typically the weakest points of a suppressor 8. DIRECT-THREAD SUPPRESSOR ATTACHMENT PROCEDURES ......10 < Nickel Based Superalloy, stainless steel, 9. FIRING SCHEDULE...................................................................12 & titanium* construction for durability 10. MAINTENANCE .......................................................................12 < Reinforced blast chamber for maximum life cycle 10.1 Cleaning Procedures .......................................................12 < Acme Thread Quick-Clamping System.** 10.2 Lubrication .....................................................................13 Does not carbon lock. Patent Pending 11. DEMIL PROCEDURES...............................................................13 < Easy to lock & unlock suppressor. No tools required. Patent Pending 12. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................14 < Caliber rated from 5.56 to .300 Win Mag 13. WARRANTY ............................................................................15 < Designed for full auto use *Direct thread model contains no titanium components ** Quick-clamping model only 3 2. ACME THREAD QUICK-CLAMPING DD® WAVE® properly installed SYSTEM QUICK REFERENCE OPEN: Rotate collar until it stops on the flat faces of the lock tabs. (FIGURE 1) ATTACH: Thread suppressor onto muzzle device adapter until Installation of Daniel Defense DD WAVE Sound Suppressor clamps snap over the retaining flange on the muzzle device (you is now complete. may feel some resistance, this is normal) and the suppressor is secured tightly. 3. INCLUDED COMPONENTS LOCK: Tighten locking collar against the locking tabs on the < Suppressor suppressor core. (FIGURE 2) < Muzzle Device Adapter VERIFY: Attempt to rotate suppressor; only slight rotational < Alignment Washer movement under tension should be felt. Slight rotation is normal, < Shim Kit with the clamps retaining the suppressor against the locating < Rocksett taper on the muzzle device. < Manual Attempt to remove suppressor by aggressively pulling/twisting suppressor forward. When attached correctly, the suppressor will 4. MUZZLE DEVICE ADAPTER have no forward movement and minimal rotational movement INSTALLATION PROCEDURES WARNING under tension. First remove live ammunition from your work area. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Always ensure the firearm is not loaded before performing any work procedures. Practice safe handling of firearms at all times. Refer to your weapon’s manual for weapon safety features and handling instructions. UNLOCKED LOCKED 5 5. REMOVAL OF FACTORY FLASH HIDER 5.1 CLEANING PROCEDURES AND CRUSH WASHER 1. Use a stiff bristle brush to remove debris from the barrel FIGURE 3 threads. (Gray arrow FIGURE 4) 1. Properly secure host weapon in a vise/fixture. Use of a reaction rod is recommended. 2. Wipe remaining residue/debris from the barrel threads with a clean cloth. 2. Insert combination wrench or crow’s-foot wrench (armorers tool) onto wrench flats of the birdcage flash hider to loosen. 3. Use a clean cotton swab and a degreasing solution (acetone or alcohol is recommended) to remove residue/debris from the 3. Remove flash hider from barrel of host weapon. (Black arrow, muzzle device threads. (Black arrow, FIGURE 4) FIGURE 3) 4. Remove and discard the factory-installed crush washer and FIGURE 4 any other shims/washers present. (Gray arrow, FIGURE 3) FIGURE 3 5.2 ADAPTER TIMING 1. Install beveled side of Daniel Defense alignment washer onto host weapon in the direction toward the barrel shoulder and as indicated above (gray arrow, FIGURE 5). Beveled side of spacer CAUTION: ONLY USE SPACERS AND SHIMS SUPPLIED BY should face the barrel shoulder. DANIEL DEFENSE! INSTALLING ANY COMPONENTS NOT SUPPLIED BY DANIEL DEFENSE (CRUSH WASHER/SHIM) 2. Using supplied shims, add/remove shims as needed to time COMPROMISES THE SUPPRESSOR ADAPTER ALIGNMENT muzzle device where the threads end and begin at the 10pm TO THE HOST WEAPON BORE. MISALIGNMENT OF THE position. Orientation perspective is from behind the rifle in the SUPPRESSOR ADAPTER MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OR shooting position. If timed properly, the DD WAVE logo will appear CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE SUPPRESSOR SYSTEM! on the left side of the suppressor once installed. 7 3. Install and hand tighten muzzle device until snug. (Black arrow, 6. QUICK-CLAMPING SUPPRESSOR FIGURE 5) ATTACHMENT PROCEDURES 4. Insert combination tool that is attached to a torque wrench into OPEN: Rotate collar until it stops on the flat faces of the lock wrench flats on the muzzle device. Wrench flats are 3⁄4” tabs. (FIGURE 1) in width. ATTACH: Thread suppressor onto muzzle device until clamps 5. Use torque wrench set at 20-30 ft. lbs. and combination/ snap over the retaining flange on the muzzle device (you may crow’s-foot wrench (armorers tool) to tighten suppressor adapter feel some resistance, this is normal) and the suppressor is onto host weapon. Do not torque suppressor adapter beyond 30 secured tightly. ft. lbs. You may need to remove muzzle device and add/remove LOCK: Tighten locking collar against the locking tabs on the shims to orient the timing of the muzzle device correctly. suppressor core. (FIGURE 2) 6. Verify wrench flats are positioned top and bottom dead center VERIFY: Attempt to rotate suppressor; only slight rotational for optimal installation. movement under tension should be felt. Slight rotation is normal, with the clamps retaining the suppressor against the locating 7. Remove adapter for next steps. taper on the muzzle device. FIGURE 5 Attempt to remove suppressor by aggressively pulling/twisting suppressor forward. When attached correctly, the suppressor will have no forward movement and minimal rotational movement under tension. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 5.3 PREPARATORY PROCEDURES 1. Apply supplied Rocksett to the barrel threads. (Gray arrow, FIGURE 4) 2. Repeat steps 3-6 in Section 5.2. NOTE: DO NOT APPLY ROCKSETT TO THE SUPPLIED SPACER. DO NOT ALLOW ROCKSETT TO ENTER BORE OF HOST WEAPON. UNLOCKED LOCKED 9 7. QUICK-CLAMPING SUPPRESSOR 3. Use a clean cotton swab and a degreasing solution (acetone REMOVAL PROCEDURES or alcohol is recommended) to remove residue/debris from the muzzle device threads. CAUTION! 4. Install beveled side of Daniel Defense alignment washer onto DO NOT HANDLE SUPPRESSOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER host weapon in the direction toward the barrel shoulder. Beveled IT HAS BEEN USED IN LIVE-FIRE OPERATIONS. ALLOW side of spacer should face the barrel shoulder. SUPPRESSOR TO COOL SUFFICIENTLY BEFORE HANDLING. SURFACE OF THE SUPPRESSOR AND HOST WEAPON CAN 5. Using supplied shims, add/remove shims as needed to time REACH TEMPERATURES CAPABLE OF INFLICTING SEVERE suppressor properly. If timed properly, the DD WAVE logo will BURNS IF HANDLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIVE-FIRE appear on the left side of the suppressor once installed. OPERATIONS! 6. Use torque wrench set at 20-30 ft. lbs. and combination/ crow’s-foot wrench (armorers tool) to tighten suppressor onto 1. Unlock locking collar by rotating it counterclockwise until host weapon. Do not torque suppressor beyond 30 ft. lbs. You it stops on the flat faces of the locking tabs and the tabs are may need to remove suppressor and add/remove shims to orient aligned in the keyways on the locking collar. the timing of the suppressor correctly. 2. Thread the suppressor counterclockwise off of the muzzle 7. Once suppressor is timed properly and torqued to 20-30 ft. device adapter. lbs, remove suppressor. Apply a very small amount of supplied Rocksett to barrel threads and re-torque suppressor onto host weapon. (Ensure Rocksett does not drop on or into the bore) 8. DIRECT-THREAD SUPPRESSOR ATTACHMENT