RIFLE SUPPRESSOR FAMILY
OPERATOR MANUAL
B&T AG
3608 Thun • Switzerland
Tel +41 33 334 67 00
info@[Link]
[Link]
TM-SD-RIFLE-00-EN
WARNING!
Suppressed firearms produce less noise than non-supressed firearms, but it should still be
remembered that it is a firearm. It is essential to follow the same safety rules as for a non-si-
lenced firearm.
Failure to follow the operating instructions may result in serious injury to the user and dam-
age to the firearm. Suppressors are devices that are attached to a muzzle, a flash hider or
a compensator. A requirement for safe operation is the attachment of the suppressor as
described in these operating instructions.
Under normal conditions any suppressor will become very hot. This is especially true when
fired in full automatic mode. For your safety it is important to allow the suppressor to cool
down before touching it in any way, this includes removing the suppressor from the weap-
on. It is also important not to let the suppressor touch any material or equipment while hot,
such as nylon webbing or ammunition pouches.
EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN!
SAFETY GOGGLES MUST BE WORN WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMB-
LING THE GUN. PARTS CAN GET INTO THE EYES IF HANDLED INCORRECTLY.
EAR PROTECTION MUST BE WORN!
SUITABLE HEARING PROTECTION MUST ALWAYS BE WORN WHEN SHOOTING
WITH A FIREARM.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. General rules..............................................................................................................................5
1.1 Safety rules.........................................................................................................................5
1.2 Restrictions for firing in full-automatic fire............................................................................5
1.3 Influence on point of impact.................................................................................................5
2. Overview - Rifle suppressors and mounting interfaces ...............................................................6
3. Description.................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Technical data.....................................................................................................................8
3.2 Type designation.................................................................................................................8
3.3 Nomenclature......................................................................................................................9
3.4 Mounting Interfaces...........................................................................................................10
3.4.1 QDR..............................................................................................................................10
3.4.3 QDN..............................................................................................................................10
3.4.2 QDM.............................................................................................................................10
3.4.4 DM................................................................................................................................10
3.5 Suppressors......................................................................................................................11
3.5.1 ROTEX-IIA.....................................................................................................................11
3.5.2 ROTEX-X.......................................................................................................................11
3.5.3 M.A.R.S........................................................................................................................11
3.5.4 RBS..............................................................................................................................11
4. Mounting & Dismounting..........................................................................................................12
4.1 Required tools...................................................................................................................12
4.2 Dismounting of existing flash hider / compensator.............................................................12
4.3 Mounting of flash hider / compensator with QD-Interface...................................................13
4.4 Dismounting of flash hider / compensator with QD-Interface.............................................13
4.5 Mounting a DM suppressor................................................................................................14
4.6 Dismounting a DM suppressor...........................................................................................14
5. Operation.................................................................................................................................15
5.1 Mounting a QDR suppressor..............................................................................................15
5.2 Dismounting a QDR suppressor.........................................................................................15
5.3 Mounting a QDN suppressor..............................................................................................16
5.4 Dismounting a QDN suppressor.........................................................................................17
5.5 Mounting a QDM suppressor.............................................................................................18
5.6 Dismounting a QDM suppressor........................................................................................18
6. Maintenance............................................................................................................................19
6.1 Storage.............................................................................................................................19
6.2 Field maintenance.............................................................................................................19
6.3 Workshop maintenance.....................................................................................................20
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7. Spare parts catalogue..............................................................................................................21
7.1 Spare parts catalogue QDR...............................................................................................21
7.2 Spare parts catalogue QDN..............................................................................................22
7.3 Spare parts catalogue QDM..............................................................................................23
8. Accessories..............................................................................................................................24
8.1 Cleaning agent..................................................................................................................24
9. Warranty statement .................................................................................................................24
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1. General rules
Read the manual before use
1.1 Safety rules
1. Consider every weapon loaded until checked personally by the individual operator.
2. User installation or removal of the suppressor must be accomplished in accordance with the in-
structions contained in this manual.
3. Serious injury to the user may result from an improperly installed suppressor.
4. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
5. Do not touch the suppressor directly after shooting.
1.2 Restrictions for firing in full-automatic fire
Suppressors designed for full-automatic weapons can be used in full-automatic firing mode. However, it
must be considered that enormous heat is generated when firing in full-automatic fire mode. It is therefore
recommended to shoot in short bursts with the suppressor in place and to stop shooting as soon as the
suppressor begins to glow, if possible, in order to prevent permanent damage to the suppressor.
Any further restrictions imposed by the gun manufacturer must be observed.
1.3 Influence on point of impact
The additional weight of the suppressor at the muzzle and the changed gas conditions directly after the
muzzle can change the exit ballistics of the weapon and thus the point of impact. It is therefore important
that the point of impact is always checked and, if necessary adjusted, with the suppressor and the used
ammunition before a mission.
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2. Overview - Rifle suppressors and mounting interfaces
BARREL COMPENSATOR / MOUNTING
FLASH HIDER INTERFACES
Compensator QDR
ROTEX-IIA
Flash hider
ROTEX-IIA
Compensator QDN
NATO
Flash hider
NATO
Compensator QDM
M.A.R.S.
Flash hider
M.A.R.S.
DM
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SUPPRESSOR TYPE
ROTEX-IIA
RBS QDR
ROTEX-X
RBS QDN
M.A.R.S. QD
RBS QDM
M.A.R.S. DM
RBS DM
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3. Description
3.1 Technical data
Manufacturer B&T AG - Switzerland
Article-No. -
Calibers 5.56mm/.223 Rem.
7.62mm/.308 Win.
Function Rifle suppressor
Material Stainless Steel & Thermax® / Inconel® 625
Surface treatment Sandblasted
Colour Black/Grey - Cerakote coating on request
Service Life Min. 5.000 Rounds
Full auto capable Yes
Ambient temperature for use -45°C...70°C
All product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Published data are mean values and therefore not suitable acceptance criteria.
For specific technical data, please refer to the data sheet of the specific suppressor. The data sheet
designation corresponds to the item number (see chapter „3.2 Type designation“ on page 8)
3.2 Type designation
Article number
Caliber
Serial number
17-50814 5.56 x 45 mm SD-988327
CH 2021 MARS-QD Rev. 00
Country and year of manufacture
Suppressor type
Revision number
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3.3 Nomenclature
Suppressor with QD Suppressor with
interface direct mount
Suppressor body
Compensator
Flash hider Locking system Muzzle attachment
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3.4 Mounting Interfaces
3.4.1 QDR
With the QDR (Quick Detachment - Rotex-IIA) system, the
suppressor is mounted on a B&T compensator or flash hider.
With the Quick Detachment - QDR system, the suppressor
can be fitted or removed by the shooter in a few seconds
without any tools.
3.4.3 QDN
With the QDN (Quick Detachment - NATO) system, the sup-
pressor is mounted on a standard NATO compensator or flash
hider.
With the Quick Detachment - QDN system, the suppressor
can be put on or taken off by the shooter, with one hand, with-
out any tools.
3.4.2 QDM
With the QDM (Quick Detachment - M.A.R.S) system, the
suppressor is mounted on a B&T M.A.R.S. compensator or
flash hider with trapezoidal thread. Because the flash hider is
located in the first chamber of the suppressor, the QDM sys-
tem results in very compact suppressors.
With the quick release system - QDM, the suppressor can be
put on or taken off by the shooter in a few seconds, without
any tools.
3.4.4 DM
With DM (Direct Mount), the suppressor is mounted directly
on the barrel.
Direct mounting is the easiest way to mount a suppressor on
a weapon.
Mounting and dismounting are done with tools.
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3.5 Suppressors
3.5.1 ROTEX-IIA
The B&T ROTEX-IIA suppressor achieves excellent sound
suppression and maximum suppression of muzzle flash.
The ROTEX-IIA suppressor is only available as a QDR (quick
detachment) variant.
3.5.2 ROTEX-X
The B&T ROTEX-X suppressor is one of the lightest and most
compact suppressors produced.
The ROTEX-X suppressor is only available as a QDN (quick
detachment) variant. Compatible with standard NATO com-
pensator and flash hiders.
3.5.3 M.A.R.S.
The B&T M.A.R.S. (Miniature Assault Rifle Suppressor) sup-
pressor is a lightweight and compact suppressor. The muzzle
flash and the muzzle blast are suppressed to the maximum
thanks to the Multi-Y end cap.
The weight and length are optimally minimised. The M.A.R.S.
suppressor is available as a DM variant (direct mount) or as a
QDM variant (quick detachment).
3.5.4 RBS
The RBS (Reduced Backpressure Suppressor) suppressors
feature an optimised design that maximally reduces the back-
pressure effects on the weapon while still achieving high sup-
pression performance.
The RBS suppressors are available as QDR, QDN, QDM and
DM variants and can therefore be interchanged with existing
suppressors.
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4. Mounting & Dismounting
4.1 Required tools
The following tools are required for mounting and dismounting work:
» Open-end wrench Removal of existing flash hider/compensator
» Torque wrench Tightening torque min. 50 Nm.
» Vise With soft jaws
* The appropriate spanner size can be found in the data sheet of the specific suppressor.
SAFETY ADVICE!
For all mounting and dismounting work, do NOT clamp the weapon on the receiver, grip or
stock!
If it is not possible to clamp the weapon to the barrel, contact the manufacturer.
ADVICE!
The thread on the muzzle, as well as on the flash hider/compensator, can be equipped with
a righthand or a lefthand thread.
4.2 Dismounting of existing flash hider / compensator
If a QDR, QDN or QDM suppressor is mounted and the mount-
ed flash hider/compensator is equipped with a corresponding
interface, this step can be skipped.
a. Clamp the barrel in a vice with soft jaws.
b. Loosen and remove the existing flash hider/compensa-
tor.
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4.3 Mounting of flash hider / compensator with QD-Interface
a. Clean the barrel thread and make sure it is free from dirt
and mechanical damage.
b. Apply a few drops of Loctite 603® to the thread and
spread evenly.
c. Screw the flash hider/compensator onto the muzzle
thread and tighten until it is hand-tight on the thread
d. Clamp the barrel in a vice with soft jaws
e. Tighten the flash hider / compensator with a torque
wrench and a suitable socket spanner to a torque of 50
Nm.
4.4 Dismounting of flash hider / compensator with QD-Interface
a. Clamp the barrel in a vice with soft jaws.
b. Loosen and remove the flash hider/compensator.
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4.5 Mounting a DM suppressor
Applies to types M.A.R.S. DM and RBS DM.
a. Clean the barrel thread and ensure that it is free from dirt
and mechanical damage.
b. Apply a few drops of Loctite 603® to the thread and
spread evenly.
c. Screw the suppressor hand tight onto the muzzle thread.
d. Before tightening with the torque wrench, check that the
barrel and suppressor are correctly aligned.
e. Clamp the barrel in a vice with soft jaws.
f. Tighten the suppressor with a torque wrench and a suita-
ble socket spanner to a torque of 50 Nm.
4.6 Dismounting a DM suppressor
a. Clamp the barrel in a vice with soft jaws.
b. Loosen and remove the suppressor.
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5. Operation
5.1 Mounting a QDR suppressor
Applies to suppressor types ROTEX-IIA and RBS QDR.
a. Clean the contact surfaces on the suppressor and flash
hider / compensator and make sure that they are free
from dirt and mechanical damage.
b. Unscrew the nut on the suppressor till the mechanical
stop.
c. Slide the suppressor over the flash hider / compensator
and turn it until the pin in the suppressor engages in the
groove in the flash hider / compensator.
d. Tighten the nut on the suppressor clockwise until the
suppressor is firmly seated on the flash hider / compen-
sator.
e. Before firing, check that the barrel and suppressor are
properly aligned and free of obstructions.
5.2 Dismounting a QDR suppressor
a. Loosen the nut on the suppressor in counter-clockwise
direction till the mechanical stop.
b. Pull the suppressor off the flash hider / compensator.
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5.3 Mounting a QDN suppressor
Applies to suppressor types ROTEX-X and RBS QDN.
a. Clean the contact surfaces on the suppressor and flash
hider / compensator and make sure that they are free
from dirt and mechanical damage.
b. Push the knob to the left and pull the slider out as far as
it will go. It locks in the open position. If the slider is al-
ready in the open position, this step can be skipped.
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2
c. Loosen the suppressor body by approximately one turn
in an counter-clockwise direction. If the suppressor body
has already been loosened, this step can be skipped.
d. Slide the suppressor over the flash hider/compensator
and align the slide parallel to the flats of the flash hider/
compensator
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e. Push the slider down till it snaps audibly into position.
f. Tighten the suppressor clockwise until it is firmly seated
on the flash hider / compensator.
g. Before firing, check that the barrel and suppressor are
properly aligned and free of obstructions.
5.4 Dismounting a QDN suppressor
a. Loosen the suppressor body by approximately one turn.
b. Push the knob to the left and pull the slider out as far as
it will go.
c. Pull the suppressor off the flash hider / compensator.
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5.5 Mounting a QDM suppressor
Applies to suppressor types M.A.R.S. QD and RBS QDM.
a. Clean the trapezoidal thread on the suppressor and
flash hider / compensator and make sure that they are
free from dirt and mechanical damage
b. Screw the suppressor onto the thread of the flash hider/
compensator until the locking latch makes contact.
c. Press the locking latch and tighten it clockwise until the
suppressor is firmly seated on the thread.
d. Before firing, check that the barrel and suppressor are
properly aligned and free of obstructions.
5.6 Dismounting a QDM suppressor
a. Press the locking latch and loosen it counter-clockwise
until the suppressor clears the thread.
b. Pull the suppressor off the flash hider/compensator.
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6. Maintenance
6.1 Storage
Store guns with installed suppressor upside down, with the
barrel pointing downward, to prevent any residue from clean-
ing agents or condensed water from running down the barrel.
6.2 Field maintenance
Perform field maintenance on the following occasions:
» Prior to use and after a longer period of non-use.
» Daily in case of regular use.
» Immediately after a suspicious incident.
Regular maintenance in the field / operation includes the following measures:
1. Visual inspection of the interior for foreign particles and cracks.
2. Visual inspection of the outer surfaces for cracks and dents, especially in the muzzle area.
3. Shake the suppressor to determine if any loose particles are audible.
4. Check proper mounting and dismounting of the suppressor.
5. Lubricate the threads on the flash hider/compensator with a film of oil.
6. Check suppressor for tight fit.
SAFETY ADVICE!
If the suppressor shows cracks, dents, damage in the muzzle area, loose particles, exces-
sive contamination by carbon particles or other irregularities, it may no longer be used and
must be presented to the unit armourer, firearms technician or manufacturer immediately.
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6.3 Workshop maintenance
Execute the periodic workshop maintenance if one or more of the following criteria are fulfilled:
» If sand, mud, water or other liquids got inside the suppressor and then had to be fired without be-
ing able to remove the residue from the inside.
» Immediately after a suspicious incident.
» 1500 rounds have been fired or at the latest every 2 years
» The effect of the suppressor has decreased noticeably.
To perform a correct inspection of the suppressor, it must be disassembled from the gun in any case. (see
chapter „4. Mounting & Dismounting“ on page 12 and/or see chapter „5. Operation“ on page 15)
The periodic workshop maintenance includes the following measures
1. Visual inspection of the interior for foreign particles and cracks.
2. Visual inspection of the outer surfaces for cracks and dents, especially in the muzzle area.
3. Shake the suppressor to determine if any loose particles are audible.
4. Clean and degrease the muzzle tread and/or the contact surfaces on the flash hider / compensator
with a small brush and inspect for defects.
5. Seal the suppressor with a plug and fill with “SchleTek Suppressor-Cleaner Evolution” (or other
suitable solvent) for at least 8 hrs.
6. If a QD flash hider/compensator is installed, place it in a container filled with “SchleTek Suppres-
sor-Cleaner Evolution” for at least 8 hours.
7. Rinse the suppressor and, if applicable, the flash hider/compensator with warm water.
8. Blow out the suppressor and, if applicable, the flash hider/compensator with compressed air.
9. Lubricate the thread on the muzzle, the flash hider/compensator, if applicable the thread on the
suppressor as well as the outside of the suppressor with a film of oil.
SAFETY ADVICE!
If the suppressor shows cracks, dents, damage in the muzzle area, loose particles, exces-
sive contamination by carbon particles or other irregularities, it may no longer be used and
must be presented to the, firearms technician or manufacturer immediately.
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7. Spare parts catalogue
7.1 Spare parts catalogue QDR
Pos. Article-No. Description
1 BT-121709 SD-Nut M31xPh4 P2 90°
2 BT-121602 Leaf spring 90°
3 BT-121728 Stop pin
4 BTN-36-1-5 Compression spring
5 BTN-BN5687-M2x4-E Torx socket pan head screw M2x4
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7.2 Spare parts catalogue QDN
4
3
Pos. Article-No. Description
1 BT-122491 SD-Nut M33x1
2 BT-122492 Slider
3 BTN-BN889-1.5x8-E Grooved pin ø1.5x8
4 BT-122493 Knob
5 BTN-36-2-3 Compression spring
6 BT-121602 Leaf spring 90°
7 BTN-BN5687-M2x4-E Torx socket pan head screw M2x4
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7.3 Spare parts catalogue QDM
Pos. Article-No. Description
1 BT-122131 Locking latch
2 BTN-1709.2630 Compression spring
3 BTN-BN858-2x12 Parallel pin
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8. Accessories
8.1 Cleaning agent
Pos. Article-No. Description
SCT-1986 SchleTek Suppressor-Cleaner Evolution
9. Warranty statement
Warranty claims on behalf of the client are to be explicitly declared as such. During the legal warranty pe-
riod, B&T provides warranty cover solely for defects that arise as a result of faulty materials, construction
errors or poor workmanship. If a warranty claim is justified, B&T will, at its own discretion, either repair
or replace the defective good. Costs incurred in transporting the defective good to B&T are borne by the
client. Spare parts fitted and replaced become the property of B&T.
Inasmuch as is legally permitted, any other liability of B&T is excluded, in particular liability for damages
arising either directly or indirectly from the delivered good itself, from its use or from its defects merchan-
dise is covered by the warranty provisions of the manufacturer. Parts that are naturally subject to wear
and tear, damage arising from insufficient maintenance work, non-compliance with operating regulations
and cases of force majeure are all excluded from warranty cover. Warranty claims lapse if the client itself
or third parties alter or repair the delivered good without the prior written consent of B&T. All product
specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Published data are mean values and therefore
not suitable acceptance criteria.
The manufacturer:
B&T AG • 3608 Thun • Switzerland
Fon +41 33 334 67 00
info@[Link]
[Link]
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