Operation and Maintenance Manual for Reclining GranTrap Bullet Trap Model LE7500

This is an Operation and Maintenance Manual for the Reclining GranTrap (RGT) Bullet Trap Model LE7500, manufactured by Caswell Detroit Armor Companies. The RGT is a specialized containment system designed for firing ranges that uses structural steel pieces, recycled rubber materials, and a gum rubber curtain to safely capture and contain projectiles. The system dissipates bullet energy through friction as rounds enter the GranTex material, suspending bullets with minimal deformation while significantly reducing lead dust and backsplatter hazards compared to traditional bullet traps.

The LE7500 model is capable of capturing handgun, rifle, shotgun, and submachine gun projectiles with muzzle velocities between 900 and 3,600 feet per second and energy levels up to 3,600 foot-pounds, with a maximum firing rate of 200 rounds per minute for fully automatic weapons. The manual provides comprehensive maintenance and inspection procedures, including cleaning target paper debris, patching the gum rubber cover using 3M Fastbond adhesive, monitoring GranTex depth to ensure proper bullet stopping, and recycling spent rounds using three methods: TrapVac systems (preferred), wet/dry vacuums, or front-access recycling. Inspection frequency is weekly for high-volume ranges and monthly for normal-volume facilities. Critical safety precautions include proper personal protective equipment, adherence to designated ammunition specifications, prohibition of tracer rounds, and immediate cessation of firing upon detecting backsplatter, ricochets, smoke, sparks, or equipment malfunctions. Contact information for customer service is provided for facility-specific requirements and additional guidance.