Traditions Vortek Ultralight - Manual (Page 13)

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Caution:
With the safety set in the “Fire” (F) position and with the
hammer pulled back to the fully cocked position, the gun
is now ready to fire. Never rely totally on the firearms
mechanical “safety” device. The word “Safety” describes a
firearms trigger block mechanism. This mechanical device
is designed to place your firearm in a safer status.
No Guarantee can be made that the firearm absolutely will
not fire even if the safety is set on the “Safe” (S) position.
Like any mechanical device, a “Safety” can sometimes fail.
It can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe
condition. Never test the safety while your firearm is loaded
or at any time while it is pointed in an unsafe direction.
A Note About Maintenance Procedures:
Proper maintenance and cleaning of your new muzzleloader will
require you to remove the barrel from the receiver. You must
clean the muzzleloader each time it is used. Please see the
Disassembly and Cleaning sections for more information. Take
time before such cleaning to study the Disassembly/Assembly
procedures and the accompanying photographs to thoroughly
acquaint yourself with your rifle’s subassemblies.
VII. dISASSEMBLY:
Before proceeding with disassembly and
maintenance of your rifle, make certain the
gun is unloaded and that the cap or primer
has been removed.
1. Remove the ramrod and make sure the
gun is unloaded. See Section V.
2. With gun closed, unscrew forend
and remove.
3. Open the action and lift barrel from
the receiver.
4. To re-assemble, pull action release
button and lower the barrel back into
the receiver.
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5. Apply a light coat of Traditions ez Clean ™ solvent to a dry
patch (or use Traditions pre-soaked patches) and run up
& down the bore, then use Traditions Wonderlube pre-
lubed patches to “season” the lands & grooves of the
rifling before loading. This will allow for easier loading and
cleaning throughout your shooting sessions.
6. Generously lubricate the threads of the
breech plug with Traditions Breech
plug grease.
7. Now reassemble your firearm.
VI. SAFETIES INcLUEd WITh YOUR MUzzLELOAdER
The Traditions Break Open muzzleloader uses two (2) types of
safety mechanisms.
The first one is a hammer block which is built into the sear of
the trigger. This blocking system prevents the hammer from
traveling forward and making contact with the firing pin, unless
the trigger has been pulled and held fully rearward.
The second block is a mechanical safety in
the trigger that blocks the trigger from being
pulled back and allowing the sear to become
disengaged. The hammer can only be
cocked when the trigger safety is in the
“Fire” position.
warning:
Check and inspect both safeties for proper function before each
use and after each cleaning. If the hammer does not return to
the “at rest” position, the gun must be returned to the factory for
inspection and repair. Failure to follow this rule can result in an
accidental discharge which may cause injury and/or death to the
shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
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Shown in the
“FIRE” position