Traditions Vortek Pistol Addendum - Manual

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Vortek In-Line Pistol
Addendum to the Traditions Warranty and Shooting instructions
Caution: Before loading and shooting your new Vortek pistol please carefully read and understand the
directions outlined in this addendum and the supplied manual .
The Vortek Break Open Pistol is comprised of two major assemblies: 1.The barrel which includes the accelerator
breech plug, forend and ramrod. 2. The frame, which includes the trigger housing and pistol grip.
Disassembly and Cleaning Instructions:
Your new Vortek Pistol should be broken down and cleaned prior to and after shooting.
To Disassemble:
1. Make sure that the pistol is unloaded by pulling back barrel release lever at the front of the
trigger guard and turn the Accelerator breech counterclockwise until it comes out. Look down
the barrel and make sure there is no load in it.
2. With the barrel in the closed position remove the ramrod and set aside.
3. Remove the standard head screw located on the bottom of the forend and take the forend off.
4. While holding the barrel pull back firmly on the release lever and break the barrel open to remove it
from the frame.
5. Located on the back of the grip is an M5mm Allen screw. Using the correct wrench turn the screw
counterclockwise and remove it. Slide the grip off the frame. Removing the grip will expose the
M3mm Allen screw that holds the trigger housing in the frame.
6. Remove the M4mm Allen screw at the rear of the trigger housing. Hold the release lever forward and
rotate the rear portion of the trigger housing down and out of the frame. Do not disassemble the
hammer and trigger assembly any farther than this. If the trigger assembly is taken down farther than
this point it could cause it to be unsafe and will void your warranty. Note: The trigger housing cannot
be removed with the hammer extension installed in the hammer.
7. Inside the bottom of the frame locate the standard screw and washer that holds the firing pin and spring
in the frame. Cover the back of the pin with your off forefinger, to avoid it from popping out, and
loosen the screw inside the frame slowly (making sure not to fully remove the screw) until the firing
pin pops out against your finger. Remove the firing pin and spring form the hole
At this point your Vortek pistol is completely disassembled and ready for a thorough cleaning. Follow the
cleaning procedures outlined in the manual provided with this pistol. (Pages 22-31)
To Reassemble:
1. Insert the firing pin spring and firing pin, with the notch down toward the screw, into the firing pin
channel. Using your off index finger push the firing pin and spring down into the cannel and tighten
the screw. Check the function by pushing on the back of the pin making sure it protrudes through the
frame.
2. Slide the trigger housing into the frame front first and hold the release lever in the forward position.
Make sure the spring at the front of the trigger assembly goes into the hole in the release lever. Rotate
the rear of the housing up into place compressing the spring against the release lever and tighten the
screw. Note: Check to make sure the hammer and trigger are functioning properly before continuing
reassembly. If they are not check the front of the assembly it is probably not all the way into the
frame and flush. If this is the case remove the trigger assembly and start over.
3. Slide the pistol grip onto the frame and install the M5mm screw at the rear of the pistol grip.