OWNER`s MANUAL UTM Conversion Glock 17®

OWNER’s MANUAL
UTM Conversion
Glock 17®
PLEASE NOTE
For the safety of yourself and the safety of others, it is essential
to read and understand all owner documentation for all used UTM
products and all owner documentation for your firearm, particularly
all directions pertaining to clearing your firearm of all (potentially
live) ammunition. Prior to conversion and use of any UTM product,
read and understand the Owner Manual for your firearm, as well
the Owner Manual for your UTM conversion, the Owner Manual
for UTM Ammunition, and any directions or manuals for UTM
Targets, inserts, or other accessories. Careless use or intentional
misuse may result in injury or death to yourself or others.
Ultimate Training Munitions, Inc.
55 Readington Road
North Branch, New Jersey 08876
www.utmworldwide.com
(908) 725-9000
(877) 886-7233 toll-free
Your Conversion Serial Number:
Glock 17® UTM Conversion and Accessories Manual (version 2.1)
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WARNING! THE CARELESS USE, OR THE INTENTIONAL MISUSE, OF UTM
PRODUCTS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
KEEP aLL UTM PRODUCTS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN! ADULT
SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
USE OF UTM PRODUCTS. CHILDREN ARE ATTRACTED TO AND CAN
OPERATE FIREARMS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES OR
DEATH. PREVENT ACCESS BY CHILDREN TO ALL FIREARMS THAT ARE
NOT IN USE BY ALWAYS KEEPING THOSE FIREARMS OUT OF THEIR
REACH, UNLOADED AND LOCKED.
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR MUST BE WORN BY ALL PERSONS WHO ARE
PRESENT WHEN UTM AMMUNITION IS BEING USED!
DO NOT USE UTM AMMUNITION NEAR DOORS, WINDOWS, HALLWAYS,
OR ANY OTHER AREAS WHERE PERSONS OR PETS COULD CROSS THE
LINE OF FIRE. IN ADDITION, DO NOT USE UTM AMMUNITION NEAR
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER FRAGILE ITEMS THAT COULD BE
DAMAGED IF THEY WERE STRUCK.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF STARTING A FIRE, DO NOT DISCHARGE FIREARMS
NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL!
BEFORE USING UTM PRODUCTS, CHECK YOUR LOCAL ORDINANCES,
IF ANY, REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS. COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS IS THE SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/USER OF UTM PRODUCTS.
(THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE APPLICABLE ONLY TO THOSE
EDITIONS OF THE UTM TARGET SHOOTING KITS CONTAINING THE UTM
TARGET.)
CAUTION! ALWAYS INSPECT THE CARDBOARD TARGET INSERT PRIOR TO
EACH USE OF THE UTM TARGET SHOOTING KIT. DISCONTINUE USING
THE UTM TARGET SHOOTING KIT IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE
CARDBOARD TARGET INSERT.
PRIOR TO EACH USE OF THE UTM TARGET SHOOTING KIT, THOROUGHLY
INSPECT THE PROJECTILE TRAP PORTION OF THE TARGET FOR WEAR
OR DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE TO THE PROJECTILE TRAP IS VISIBLE, IT MUST
BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ANY FURTHER USE OF THE UTM
TARGET SHOOTING KIT. CONTACT UTM FOR ASSISTANCE IN REPLACING
EITHER THE PROJECTILE TRAP, OR THE CARDBOARD TARGET INSERT.
PLEASE NOTE:
Prior to using UTM products, you MUST read and fully understand
all instructions, safety warnings, and usage instructions contained
in the documentation for your firearm and in the documentation for
you UTM conversion or product.
WARNING!
Always completely unload and then clean your firearm before
use with UTM Conversions. ALWAYS clean the barrel after UTM
Ammunition. Remove any possible obstructions when cleaning the
unloaded firearm.
The UTM accessory target (sold separately) is intended only for
use with UTM Ammunition. Other use of the UTM target may be
unsafe.
Careless use or intentional misuse of a firearm, may cause result
in the discharge of that firearm. This may cause SERIOUS INJURY,
DEATH, or PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The UTM Ammunition should only be used in a well maintained,
properly functioning firearm, which has been converted using a
UTM Conversion.
All firearms that have been converted using the UTM Conversion
Kit and UTM Ammunition must be treated as a live firearm. Follow
all standard firearm safety rules. All users and bystanders must wear
eye protection.
If the firearm fails to fire, point the muzzle in a safe direction, wait
30 seconds and unload it carefully, avoiding the muzzle.
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms,
or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance
known to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive harm and
illness or injury. Use in properly ventilated areas only. Wash hands
thoroughly after any exposure.
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
PRIOR TO USE OF THE UTM CONVERSION
The UTM Conversion, combined with UTM Ammunition, will permit
full and realistic functioning of your firearm. Please note that the
UTM Conversion and UTM Ammunition should always be used
under the same operating guidelines that are specified by the
firearm manufacturer instructions, and in its instructions for the use
of conventional ammunition.
Be sure to follow all operating instructions provided by the firearm
manufacturer including, but not limited to, the cleaning and
lubrication of your firearm. The proper cleaning and lubrication
of your firearm is essential both to ensure your safety and for the
reliability of your firearm. Before firing any ammunition, the firearm
must be cleaned and lubricated. Most new firearms are coated with
protective grease that is great for preventing rust and corrosion, but
is not suited for lubricating the moving parts of a firearm.
In order to ensure the proper functioning of your firearm with the
UTM Conversion, and to ensure its reliability, you must properly
break in the firearm prior to using the UTM Conversion. To do
so, we recommend that the user fire, under normal operating
conditions, a minimum of 100 rounds of conventional ammunition
through the firearm.
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1
UNDERSTAND THE FIREARM PARTS AND CONVERSION PARTS SECTION 2
PREPARE THE FIREARM FOR CONVERSION SECTION 3
REMOVE THE GLOCK® BARREL SECTION 4
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION SECTION 5
INSERT THE UTM BARREL INTO THE SLIDE SECTION 6
PREPARE TO REMOVE THE UTM CONVERSION SECTION 7
REMOVE THE UTM BARREL 1
3
4
7
9
13
14
SECTION 8
INSERT THE LIVE FIRE BARREL, SLIDE & RECOIL SPRING (AS NEEDED) SECTION 9
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS 22
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SECTION 1
UNDERSTAND THE FIREARM PARTS AND CONVERSION PARTS
Glock 17® Diagram
1. MAGAZINE CATCH
2. MAGAZINE
3. SLIDE STOP LEVER
4. SLIDE LOCK
5. SLIDE ASSEMBLY
6. RECEIVER
* MUZZLE
The safety of yourself, others, and property depends on
understanding the firearm, its parts, and their function. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to clean, break in, and lubricate the
firearm.
Always make sure your firearm is unloaded and that the slide is
locked open in the rearward position with the magazine taken out
before beginning the installation of the UTM Conversion. Always
Check Twice.
The following diagrams and directions are not intended to replace
a thorough understanding of the manufacturer directions and
guidelines for cleaning, lubricating, breaking in, and disarming the
firearm.
Glock® and Glock 17® are registered trademark of Glock, Inc.
Ultimate Training Munitions, Inc. makes no claim to any rights in those marks.
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KIT CONTENTS
UTM Glock 17® Conversion
Includes:
* Slide
* Barrel
* Slide Recoil Spring
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SECTION 2
PREPARE THE FIREARM FOR CONVERSION
Please refer to your firearm owner manual from its manufacturer for
all recommended unloading procedures.
Protective eye-wear must be worn at all times when handling your
firearm.
Before disassembly of your firearm, you must take the following
steps to make sure that it is unloaded:
Keeping your finger off of the
trigger and out of the trigger
guard, point your firearm in a
safe direction.
Press and hold the magazine
catch. ( 1 )
Remove the magazine. ( 2 )
Apply light upward pressure to
the slide stop lever. ( 3 )
While applying pressure to the
stop lever ( 3 ) , push the slide
( 5 ) back.
(Note: you must overcome
spring pressure to push the slide
back.)
Continue pushing the slide back to its farthest position, engaging
the slide stop lever.
WARNING!
CHECK TWICE to ensure chamber is EMPTY and the firearm is
CLEAR of any ammunition.
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SECTION 3
REMOVE THE GLOCK® BARREL
Refer to the Manufacturer’s instructions manual for the
recommended procedure on the removal of your barrel.
This manual has been designed to show the conversion process
in great detail. Please pay close attention to hand placement, and
firearm orientation, as this will ensure the conversion process is
performed in a correct and safe manner. Also note the parts are
numbered in the corresponding photos.
RELEASE THE SLIDE STOP
Hold the firearm in your right
hand with the muzzle slightly
elevated.
Push the slide ( 5 ) back to
its farthest position, thus
disengaging the slide stop lever.
(3)
Allow the slide ( 5 ) to close.
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REMOVE THE SLIDE AND BARREL ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
CHECK TWICE to ensure chamber is EMPTY and the firearm is
CLEAR of any ammunition.
In order to remove the
slide the trigger must be
in the rear most position.
With firearm pointed in
a safe direction, pull the
trigger allowing the firing
pin to move forward, and
the trigger to the rear
position.
Hold the pistol in your right
or left hand with four of your
fingers grasping over the top of
the slide ( 5 ) and your thumb
resting on the rear side of the
receiver. ( 6 ) With a squeezing
motion, pull the slide back
approximately 1/8 inch.
Holding the slide ( 5 ) back,
evenly pull down and hold both
sides of the slide lock ( 4 ) with
your free hand.
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With the slide lock (4) held
down, push the slide assembly
(5) forward.
Remove the slide ( 5 ) from the
receiver. ( 6 )
Label and safely store your live fire barrel and slide for future use.
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SECTION 4
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
Note:
At this time the firearm should be cleaned and lubricated as per
the manufacturer’s instructions. (Refer to your Glock® Owner’s
manual)
LUBRICATE THE UTM BARREL
Prior to inserting the UTM
conversion barrel ( 16 ) , apply
a small amount of a quality
lubricant designed for firearms
to the muzzle.
Note:
Proper lubrication is essential for the correct function of the
firearm.
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SECTION 5
INSERT THE UTM BARREL INTO THE SLIDE
INSERT THE CONVERSION
Insert the conversion ( 16)
muzzle ( * ) into the slide ( 5 )
opening. Place the barrel ( 16 )
into the slide ( 5 ) such that the
barrel can drop down into place.
INSTALL THE SPRING
Hold the slide ( 5 ) in palm of
your hand. Place your index
finger on the end of the barrel
( 16 ) to hold it in place. With
your other hand insert the
spring guide assembly. ( 7 )
CAUTION!
When under pressure, the recoil spring could fly free of the
firearm and cause personal injury,damage to property, or injury
to persons nearby.
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Place the tip of your index finger
on the front of the slide ( * / 5
) and the tip of your thumb on
the head of the recoil spring
assembly ( 7 ). Carefully squeeze
the recoil spring assembly.
Swing the end of the recoil
spring assembly ( 7 ) down until
its head seats in the barrel. (16)
Be sure the spring is located
correctly prior to removing your
hand from the spring. Relax the
recoil spring assembly. Confirm
the assembly has seated into
the barrel. Be careful to use just
enough pressure to control the
spring pressure.
Note:
The recoil spring assembly must be parallel to the barrel and slide
side walls. The head of the recoil spring guide must be correctly
seated into the cutout in the barrel.
REPLACE THE SLIDE INTO THE FRAME
Align the channels in slide (5) to
the rails (*) on the receiver (6).
Begin to push the slide onto the
frame.
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Push the slide (5) onto the
receiver (6) until the slide
reaches the rails (*).
Align the groves in the slide
with the rails on the back of the
receiver.
Push the slide (5) onto the
receiver (6) until it becomes
even with the back of the
receiver.
POSITION THE SLIDE
Hold the firearm with the
muzzle slightly elevated and the
top of the firearm towards you.
Locate the ejection port. You
will see the blue marking on the
UTM barrel (16).
With your thumb press
downward on the barrel (16)
until it snaps into place. It may
require moderate pressure to
snap the barrel into place.
Confirm the slide lock (4) has engaged into its upper position on
both sides of the receiver (6).
NOTE :
Confirm the slide lock (4) has engaged by pushing the slide back
1/16” to 1/8” and making sure the barrel does not push upward.
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Apply light upward pressure to
the slide stop lever (3) .
Continue pressure and push
the slide (5) completely back to
engage the slide stop lever. You
must overcome spring pressure
to push the slide back.
EXAMINE THE FIREARM
After assembly but before loading or inserting a magazine into the
firearm, cycle the firearm several times and check the following:
•
•
•
•
The slide moves freely.
The trigger functions.
The slide catch and magazine catch function.
Check all magazines in the pistol.
The firearm is now ready for use with the UTM conversion.
read and understand all instructions for the firearm,
conversion, and target ammunition, prior to using the
converted firearm.
WARNING!
NEVER attempt to load anything other than UTM
Ammunition into the converted firearm for ANY REASON.
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SECTION 6
PREPARE TO REMOVE THE UTM CONVERSION
The following steps are essential for your safety and the
safety of others.
Protective eye-wear must be worn at all times when handling
your firearm.
Please refer to the firearm manufacturer’s owner manual for
the recommended unloading procedure.
Before disassembling the firearm, be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN
it is COMPLETELY unloaded.
UNLOAD THE FIREARM
Keeping all fingers off of the
trigger and out of the trigger
guard, point the firearm in a
safe direction.
Press and hold the magazine
catch ( 1 ) .
Remove the magazine ( 2 ) .
Apply light upward pressure to
the slide stop lever ( 3 ) . While
applying this pressure, push the
slide ( 5 ) back.
One must overcome spring
pressure to push the slide back.
Continue pushing the slide back
to its farthest position, until it
engages the slide stop lever.
WARNING!
Always Check Twice !
Make sure firearm is clear of any Ammunition.
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SECTION 7
REMOVE THE UTM BARREL
RELEASE THE SLIDE STOP
Hold the firearm in the right
hand with the muzzle slightly
elevated.
Push the slide (5) back to its
farthest position, to disengage
the slide stop lever (4).
REMOVE THE SLIDE AND BARREL ASSEMBLY
In order to remove the slide, the
trigger must be in the rear most
position. With firearm pointed in
a safe direction, pull the trigger
allowing the firing pin to move
forward, and the trigger to move
to the rear position.
POSITION THE PISTOL
Hold the pistol upside down,
and in a manner which a
squeezing action will draw the
slide back.
One example of such position is
illustrated.
It is crucial the firearm is held
upside-down for the following
steps.
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REMOVE THE SLIDE ASSEMBLY
With a squeezing motion, pull
the slide back approximately
1/16” to 1/8“
Locate the slide lock.
Push up and hold the slide lock
(4).
POSITION AND ALLOW THE BARREL TO DROP
Hold the slide lock (4) up evenly
on both sides with the slide (5)
back approximately 1/8 “.
The barrel (16) should now
drop down through the ejection
port. If the barrel does not drop,
agitate the slide back and forth
beyond the 1/8” through a
squeezing action while holding
the slide lock (4) up.
NOTE:
If the pistol is not positioned with the slide down and the pistol grip
up (upside down), the barrel will not drop down. Gravity is used.
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POSITION TO REMOVE THE SLIDE
Once the barrel has dropped,
release the slide lock (4)
PULL THE SLIDE
Pull the slide (6) off of the
receiver (5).
REMOVE SPRING
Hold the slide (5). Using the
other hand, place the tip of
index finger on the front of the
slide and the tip of your thumb
on the head of the recoil spring
assembly (7).
Carefully squeeze the recoil
spring assembly. (7 ) Swing the
spring assembly end upward
until its head clears the barrel.
( 8 ) This will allow the spring to expand. Gently ease thumb pressure
to relax the recoil spring. (Be careful to use just enough pressure to
control the spring pressure) Remove recoil spring assembly.
CAUTION!
When under pressure, the recoil spring could fly free of the
firearm and cause personal injury,damage to property, or injury to
persons nearby.
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SECTION 8
INSERT THE LIVE FIRE BARREL, SLIDE &
RECOIL SPRING (AS NEEDED)
INSERT THE LIVE FIRE SLIDE
Insert the muzzle (*) of the
Glock® barrel (8) into the lower
hole in the slide. Place the
barrel (8) into the slide (5) until
the barrel clears the slide and
can drop down into place.
POSITION THE FIREARM AND INSERT SPRING GUIDE
(GLOCK® GENERATIONS 1-3 ONLY)
Hold the slide ( 5 ) in the palm
of your hand. Place your index
finger on the end of the barrel (
8 ) to hold it in place. With your
other hand insert the spring and
spring guide assembly.
Carefully squeeze the recoil
spring assembly (7) and swing
the spring guide end down until
the spring guide head seats in
the barrel (8).
NOTE:
The locating notch in the barrel is very small. Check the spring
position before releasing it. Avoid insufficient or excessive coil
in the spring when relaxing the spring and seating it into the
barrel.
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REPLACE THE SLIDE ONTO THE FRAME
Align the grooves in the slide (5)
to the rails (*) on the receiver
(6) and push the slide onto the
frame slowly until the rails on
the back of the receiver align
ALIGN THE GROOVES
Align the groves in the slide (5)
to the rails (*) on the back of
the receiver (6) and push back
toward the end of the receiver.
PUSH SLIDE ON AND BACK
Push the slide (5) onto the
receiver (6) until it becomes even
with the back of the receiver (6).
ALIGN SLIDE TO BACK AND RELEASE
Push the slide (5) back to it
farthest position and release the
slide.
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CHECK SLIDE LOCK AND TRIGGER
Check that the slide lock (4) is
fully engaged.
Check that the trigger (*) is now
engaged to the forward position.
EXAMINE THE FIREARM
After assembly and before loading or inserting a magazine into the
firearm, cycle the firearm several times and check the following:
Ensure that the slide moves freely, the trigger system, slide Catch,
and magazine catch function correctly. Check all magazines in the
pistol.
WARNING!
The firearm will now function for traditional live fire use. DO NOT
for any reason attempt to load target ammunition into a
firearm that is not converted for target ammunition. Only use
target ammunition in properly converted firearms.
NEVER fire live ammunition at targets intended for UTM
Ammunition.
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SECTION 9
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
In the event of a malfunction when using a firearm with a UTM
Conversion, please be sure to follow the troubleshooting steps
below prior to contacting UTM.
Malfunction
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Cartridge is not
chambering.
Magazine is dirty.
Clean magazine.
Improperly lubricated,
or dirty firearm.
Clean and lubricate firearm as
per manufacturer’s instructions.
Slide will not close.
Chamber is dirty.
Clean barrel chamber.
Slide does not fully
cycle.
Excessively dirty or
improperly lubricated
firearm.
Clean and lubricate firearm as
per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Properly lubricate UTM Barrel
Projectile not leaving the barrel.
Obstruction in the
barrel, firearm is dirty.
Inspect the barrel for any
obstructions, clean as per
manufacturer’s instructions.
Failure to eject
fired cartridge.
Dirty chamber.
Clean and inspect the chamber
as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Hammer strikes
with no discharge.
Defective round.
Maintain firearm in a safe direction for 30 seconds (delayed
fire can occur). Cycle the firearm
ejecting the round and chambering a new round.
Firearm does not
cycle.
UTM Conversion is
not properly seated.
Review installation instructions.
Improperly lubricated,
or dirty firearm.
Contact UTM Technical Support
for corrective instructions.
For additional technical support
Visit us on the web at: www.utmworldwide.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Technical support by phone:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Toll Free: 1-877-886-7233
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Ultimate Training Munitions, Inc.
Limited Warranty Information
Warranty: Ultimate Training Munitions, Inc. (“UTM”) warrants that this firearm conversion
kit will be free of defects in design, workmanship and materials, for a period of twentyfour (24) months from the earlier of (i) the date of purchase; or (ii) the date on which the
original purchaser sells or transfers ownership of the product.
What this Warranty Does Not Cover: Normal wear and tear are not covered by this
Warranty. This Warranty also does not cover abuse, neglect, improper assembly,
improper use, improper maintenance, damage, failure to follow the instructions and
warnings provided, unreasonable use, rust or corrosion, barrel obstruction, target inserts,
the metal target backstop, or the like. This Warranty does not cover UTM ammunition.
The use in this firearm conversion kit of any ammunition other than the specified UTM
rounds will void this Warranty.
Obligations of UTM: In the instance of warranty claims for defects in this product, UTM
shall have the option to repair or replace this product (in either instance, with either
new or functionally equivalent and compatible parts, in the sole discretion of UTM) or,
if UTM is unable to repair or replace such products, to refund the purchase price for
any products found to be defective during the warranty period. In the instance of either
the misuse of the product, the unauthorized repair or modification of the products by
the customer, an accident to the product, or an act of God, UTM’s liability under this
warranty shall be null and void.
How to Obtain Service: Should a product need to be repaired or replaced, you must
first call (908) 725-9000 to receive a return authorization number, which will ensure that
your return package is properly received and processed. Please properly package and
insure any products being shipped for repair or replacement. UTM is not responsible for
loss or damage to products that occurs during shipping from you to UTM.
Limitations of Liability; Disclaimer: UTM shall have no responsibility or liability
whatsoever for product malfunction, or for physical injury, death and/or property
damage arising out of or relating to: criminal, reckless or negligent use of the product;
the improper or careless handling of the product; any unauthorized modifications of the
product; the use of improper ammunition; customer abuse or neglect of the product; the
failure of the customer to follow instructions and warnings provided; improper assembly,
use, or maintenance of the product; damage to the product; unreasonable use of the
product; rust or corrosion; barrel obstructions; the failure by the customer to follow
firearms safety and gun handling rules; the firing of conventional ammunition into the
UTM Target Shooting Kit; the failure to set up the product in a safe location; as well as
any and all other circumstances beyond the direct and immediate control of UTM.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED TO THE PURCHASER HEREIN ARE THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES AVAILABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY, AND ARE INTENDED FOR THE
SOLE BENEFIT OF THE PURCHASER. NEITHER THIS WARRANTY, NOR ANY RIGHTS
HEREUNDER, ARE ASSIGNABLE. UTM SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY UNDER THE
WARRANTY TO THIRD PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH
ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCTS, AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL UTM BE LIABLE IN CONTRACT, TORT,
OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR, RESULTING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE USE OF THE
PRODUCTS.
Laws of Other Jurisdictions May Apply: This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You
may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
The UTM position on firearm safety:
• We place a heavy emphasis on firearms safety.
• UTM products are used with a real firearm and although they are considered safer
than target shooting using conventional live ammunition, you should nevertheless
always consider your firearm to be potentially lethal. Always handle and operate
your firearm as if you are shooting conventional live ammunition and always treat
every firearm as if it were loaded!
• Although your firearm will have been converted for use with UTM Ammunition, you
must observe all safety precautions as you would with a standard firearm. Abide
by all firearm safety rules, and remember that you - the Owner - are the ultimate
firearms safety device.
Guidelines for the safe use of the UTM Target Shooting Kit:
• WARNING! Always inspect your firearm to ensure it has been converted using the
UTM Conversion prior to firing it into the UTM cardboard target!
• DANGER! Ensure that you do not fire into the UTM cardboard target either a firearm
that has not been converted using the UTM Conversion, or a firearm that has been
converted back to conventional ammunition!
• Always wear eye and ear protection when converting firearms to prevent injury in
the event of an accidental discharge.
• Use UTM Conversions and UTM Ammunition only in conjunction with modern
firearms that are in good condition and that have been properly maintained.
• UTM Ammunition should only be used in a well maintained, properly functioning
firearm which has been converted using a UTM Conversion Kit.
• Ensure that there is no conventional ammunition available or present when using the
UTM Conversion. DO NOT, for any reason, attempt to load ANYTHING other than
UTM Ammunition into a firearm that has been converted using a UTM Conversion.
• Handle and store UTM Ammunition under live ammunition controls and conditions.
• The BORE and the CHAMBER of the host firearm MUST BE CLEANED AND
INSPECTED prior to firing UTM Ammunition.
• With the firearm unloaded, ALWAYS clean the barrel after using UTM Ammunition,
in order to remove any possible obstructions. Failure to do so prior to returning to
the use of conventional ammunition could result in SERIOUS INJURY / DEATH,
and/or damage to the firearm.
• UTM Ammunition is NOT re-loadable. Do not attempt to reload UTM Ammunition
cartridges.
• UTM Ammunition may discharge if the primer is struck. Handle UTM Ammunition
carefully, and do not drop it.
• UTM products should not be used near doors, windows, hallways, or other areas
where persons, pets, or property could be in the line of fire.
• UTM products should not be used near electronic equipment, or any other fragile
items that could be damaged if struck by a projectile or by an ejected cartridge case.
• Use only UTM Targets and inserts. Ensure the cardboard target inserts are properly
inserted into the projectile trap portion of the target.
• Prior to each use of the UTM Target Shooting Kit, thoroughly inspect the cardboard
target insert and the projectile trap portion of the target for wear or damage.
Discontinue using the UTM Target Shooting Kit if there is excessive wear to
the cardboard target insert, or if damage to the projectile trap is visible. IF THE
PROJECTILE TRAP IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE
ANY FURTHER USE OF THE UTM TARGET SHOOTING KIT. Contact UTM for
assistance in replacing either the projectile trap, or the cardboard target insert.
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•
Only shoot at the cardboard target. Shooting at anything other than the cardboard
target could cause ricochets, which can lead to personal injury and property
damage.
Some general statements about firearm safety:
• Safety is your responsibility. It is essential for your safety and the safety of others
that you abide by all firearms safety rules. If you are unfamiliar with firearms, you
should seek instruction and training through firearm safety courses provided by your
local gun clubs, by certified instructors, or by qualified organizations.
• Firearms should always be considered to be loaded and ready to fire. A loaded
firearm has the potential to seriously injure or kill. You, the handler, must personally
verify that the firearm is safe to handle. Never leave a firearm unattended, even if
the magazine is removed. Exercise extreme caution after removing the magazine.
You must personally verify that the chamber is empty before field stripping the
firearm for cleaning, or for any other reason.
• Always clean firearms before and after each use.
• Always keep your firearm unloaded until you are ready to use it. Store unloaded
firearms and ammunition separately, out of the reach of children and unauthorized
persons.
• Avoid jarring or dropping a loaded firearm, as this could cause an accidental discharge.
• It is always possible that ammunition may still be in the chamber of your firearm,
even though a loaded or empty magazine is removed or inserted. It is also possible
to accidentally chamber ammunition if the bolt is inadvertently closed on a loaded
magazine. Any ammunition in the chamber of a firearm will discharge upon pulling
the trigger. Always release and remove the magazine first, retract the bolt, and then
visually inspect both the chamber and the magazine to ensure that no ammunition
has been chambered. Always check twice!
• If your firearm has a safety, keep the safety engaged until you are ready to fire.
You should not, however, rely on safeties. Safeties are not a substitute for safe
gun handling. Never test safeties when a firearm is loaded or pointed in an unsafe
direction. Safeties can - and do - fail!
• Always keep your finger off the trigger and the trigger guard (including, but not
limited to, those times when you are loading, unloading, or converting the firearm)
until your sights are on the target!
• When squeezing the trigger of a firearm, you must expect the firearm to discharge.
You, and only you, are responsible for the consequences of a discharged firearm.
• Keep yourself and others clear of the firearm’s ejection port.
• All users and bystanders must wear eye protection.
• Never engage in horseplay while firearms are present – this could result in accidental
discharge and accompanying serious personal injury, death and/or property damage.
• Never use firearms while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are on
medication, before using UTM products, talk to your doctor about whether it would
be safe for you to shoot.
• If the firearm fails to fire, keep it pointed in a safe direction, wait one minute, and
unload it carefully, avoiding the muzzle and keeping it pointed in a safe direction.
• Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction!
• Never handle a firearm while anyone is downrange of the muzzle!
• Always know your target, your backstop, and what’s beyond them!
• Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance known to cause cancer,
birth defects, reproductive harm, and/or illness or injury. Use firearms only in a wellventilated area, and wash your hands thoroughly after exposure.
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Important
Please retain this manual with your UTM Conversion.
If you sell or otherwise transfer the product, please transfer this
manual as well to the new owner.
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and about our other products:
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Manual P/N : IM-00004