Congratulations on your purchase of the

GALIL ACE® Semi-Auto Rifles & Pistols

Your packaging includes:

1. Sight Adjustment Tool (Zeroing Key).

2. 1 - PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®.
3. Literature Packet
a. This Manual.
b. NSSF Firearms Safety Depends on You Pamphlet.
c. NSSF Firearms Responsibility in the Home Pamphlet.
d. 18U.S.C.§922(r) and 27CFR§478.39 Regulatory Compliance
Notice (Rifle Only).
e. IWI US, Inc. Limited Product Warranty Card.
f. National Rifle Association (NRA) Application.
g. IWI Decal.
4. Gun Cable Lock.
5. Protective VCI Bag.

If you notice that anything is missing from the above list, please contact IWI US customer
service at info@iwi.us or call +1717-695-2081.
We appreciate your business.
IWI US, Inc.
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WARNING: 18 U.S.C. § 922(r) and 27 CFR § 478.39

Your GALIL ACE® rifle is assembled by IWI US, Inc. from parts made in Israel and
the US and complies with all US laws and regulations governing the assembly of
semi-auto rifles in the US from foreign and US parts.

If you use a non-US made magazine in your GALIL ACE® rifle, you may be in
violation of the above Federal regulations.

If you use a non-US made trigger, hammer, or disconnector, you may be in

violation of the above Federal regulations.

When your GALIL ACE® rifle left the IWI US, Inc. factory, it was in compliance with
the above regulations. It is your responsibility to insure continued compliance with
these regulations once the GALIL ACE® rifle is in your possession.

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Table of Contents

WARNING ............................................................................................................................... 5

This Manual Contains .............................................................................................................. 6

Icons in This Manual ................................................................................................................ 7

Illustrations in This Manual ...................................................................................................... 7

Dangerous Procedures ............................................................................................................ 8

General Safety Rules and Procedures ................................................................................... 10

Firearms Safe Home Storage Checklist ................................................................................. 17

Instructions for Using the Cable Lock .................................................................................... 19

Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................................................................... 21

Chapter 2: Rifle Function ....................................................................................................... 28

Chapter 3: Firing Process ...................................................................................................... 32

Chapter 4: Disassembly/Assembly Authorized at Operator Level........................................... 44

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Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance ....................................................................................... 70

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 75

Limited Product Warranty ...................................................................................................... 79

Repair Services ..................................................................................................................... 82

Part List & Exploded View ..................................................................................................... 86

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WARNING

PRIOR TO REMOVING THIS GUN FROM ITS PACKAGING, AND PRIOR TO HANDLING,
LOADING AND FIRING, CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
ENTIRE OPERATOR MANUAL WHICH GIVES ADVICE ON THE FIREARM'S PROPER
HANDLING, FUNCTIONING AND SAFE USE. YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS
(INCLUDING YOUR FAMILY) DEPENDS ON YOUR RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE WITH THAT
ADVICE, GOOD JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE. FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU.
YOU CANNOT FORGET, YOU CANNOT OVERLOOK, YOU CANNOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE
DISTRACTED, YOU CANNOT BECOME COMPLACENT OR CASUAL WITH FIREARMS.

THERE ARE NO “FOOLPROOF” FIREARMS. ONCE A SHOT IS FIRED, IT CANNOT BE CALLED

BACK. A FIREARM IN YOUR HANDS CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY
HARM IF YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW SAFE GUN HANDLING RULES AND PRACTICES SUCH AS
THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. REMEMBER, FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!

IF UNFAMILIAR WITH FIREARMS, SEEK SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION FROM A CERTIFIED

INSTRUCTOR.

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This Manual Contains

 Important WARNINGS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS that must be read and understood
before using this firearm. SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY AT ALL TIMES. Disregarding the warnings and safety precautions in
this manual can result in injury or death to you and others and damage to property.

 Directions and procedures for handling, loading firing, unloading, disassembling and
assembling this firearm.

 Instructions for care, cleaning and repair of this firearm.

This Operator Manual is designed to help you in learning how to properly and safely use and care for
your GALIL ACE®. Only when you are certain you have fully familiarized yourself with the function of
your firearm, should you practice loading, unloading, and firing with live rounds of ammunition at a
firing range or other safe location.

This Operator Manual should always accompany the firearm and be transferred with the firearm on
change of ownership or possession. Should you ever need to replace it, this manual is available
FREE upon request from IWI US, Inc. or on the IWI US, Inc. website at www.iwi.us.

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Icons in This Manual

Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in the manual.

Warning

Pay Attention

Additional Information

Procedure

Process

Safety Regulation

Illustrations in This Manual

The illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual product.

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Dangerous Procedures
WARNING! Always have the headspace checked by a competent gunsmith with “Go” and
“No-Go” gauges after replacing the bolt or barrel assembly. Failure to check the headspace
may result in personal injury or death to you and others and could cause severe firearm
damage.

WARNING! If your gun misfires with a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel, immediately
remove the round while keeping the barrel pointed in a safe direction and the ejection port
turned away from your face.
If unable to remove the live round within 10 seconds, remove the magazine, keep the gun
pointed in a safe direction, and wait 15 minutes for the barrel to cool. Then remove the round.
Continuous or rapid firing of your gun can cause the barrel temperature to reach a “COOKOFF
POINT”, where the heat of the barrel can cause a live round to fire from remaining in contact
with a hot chamber. If you have been firing continuously or rapidly, do not allow a live round to
remain in the chamber when you finish firing, as it may “COOK OFF” (FIRE). Always keep
your face away from the ejection port when clearing a hot chamber.

WARNING! Never fire your gun with water, grease, excess oil, or any other obstruction in the
barrel as this could cause the gun to explode! Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before
shooting.

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WARNING! When firing and you experience a noticeable difference in sound or recoil,
STOP FIRING!
The cause for either condition could be incomplete powder burn, a cartridge with a primer but
no powder (“SQUIB LOAD”) or too little powder, and/or a bullet stuck in the bore.
Immediately unload the gun and check for unburned powder residue in the bore and the
receiver or a bullet stuck in the bore. Remove the unburned powder before resuming firing. If a
bullet is stuck in the bore, have a qualified gunsmith take care of the problem. Never try to
“SHOOT OUT” a bullet stuck in the bore. Firing with unburned powder in the barrel or a bullet
stuck in the bore could cause the barrel to explode causing serious injury or death.

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General Safety Rules and Procedures

WARNING! Careless and improper handling of this gun could result in unintended discharge,
causing injury, death or property damage. Safety must be the first and constant consideration
when handling a firearm and ammunition. SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU.

WARNING! This firearm was designed to function properly in its original condition. Do not
alter any parts. Do not replace any parts unless you are factory-trained to do so and then use
only original factory parts from IWI US, Inc.

WARNING! This firearm should always be carried with the chamber empty and with the safety
“ON SAFE” to prevent accidental discharge.

Important Note:

This Operator Manual and the instructions and warnings contained in it are intended for the civilian
recreational user, target shooter, or hunter, and not necessarily for the law enforcement, security,
military, or other “defensive” user. Defensive use of this or any other firearm involves unusual,
serious risks, and may at times require deviation from certain safety rules and gun handling
procedures contained in this manual. Such defensive procedures and deviations are beyond the
scope of this manual. In order to use such defensive procedures safely requires intensive initial
training and qualification from a proper professional source, followed by “in service” training and
qualification at appropriate intervals. Anyone who has not been properly and professionally trained
in defensive gun handling procedures must not attempt to use this firearm in any manner other
than as set out in this Operator Manual. Doing so can result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING! Always handle and treat your firearm as if it were loaded so you will never fire it
accidentally when you mistakenly think it is unloaded. Never take anyone's word that it is
unloaded. Always check it yourself with your fingers off the trigger and the gun pointed in a
safe direction. Even after you have confirmed that the gun is unloaded, continue to treat it as if
it were loaded.

WARNING! Never place your fingers inside the trigger guard area unless you are aiming at a
proper target and intend to fire. Instead, keep your trigger finger wrapped around the grip or
braced on the gun's frame until you intend to fire. Do not pull the trigger or attempt to fire until
the safety selector has been moved to the FIRE position.

WARNING! If your finger is on the trigger or inside the trigger area, you may unintentionally
discharge the firearm if you are startled, if you lose your balance, if you exert muscular force
with your other hand or arm or with either leg, of if something comes in contact with your hand,
arm, or the gun. Always keep the safety “ON SAFE” and your finger outside the trigger area,
wrapped around the grip or braced on the gun's frame, until you intend to fire.

WARNING! Upon firing, a hot, empty shell casing is forcefully ejected from the right side of the
firearm. All persons present must wear suitable eye protection, and must stand clear of the
case ejection area.

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WARNING! Keep the gun's muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times. A safe direction is
one in which an unintentionally fired shot will not cause any physical injury or property
damage. Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any part of your body or another person, or
in any direction where an injury may result if the gun were to fire. Always be sure of your
target and what's beyond and around it before firing.

WARNING! UNLOAD ALL FIREARMS WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER STORE A LOADED
FIREARM. Firearms and ammunition should be stored separately under lock and key so that
they are inaccessible to children or unauthorized users. Never leave a loaded firearm, or any
firearm or ammunition, unattended where an unauthorized user might have access to it. At the
range, any firearm you lay down on the shooting bench should be unloaded, with its action
locked open. Never lean or place a firearm where it could slide or fall, such as leaning it
against or placing it on a vehicle. Never let the muzzle of a firearm touch the ground, or touch
mud, sand or snow that might obstruct the bore, causing the barrel to burst when you fire. If
you drop a firearm, pick it up carefully with it pointed in a safe direction (have all other people
move out of the direction of the muzzle), with your finger outside the trigger area and the
safety in the Safe ("S") position. Then unload the firearm, and check to be sure there are no
obstructions in the bore. This can be done safely with a cleaning rod, or by disassembling the
firearm and looking down the bore from the chamber (rear) end. If there is any possibility of
damage to your GALIL ACE®, have it inspected by a qualified gunsmith, or return it to IWI US,
Inc. for inspection, before you load or fire it again.

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WARNING! Always make sure your firearm is not loaded before cleaning, storing, transporting
or handing it to another person. Firearms should be transported unloaded and in a protective
gun case.

WARNING! Whenever you pick up any firearm that, even for an instant, has been out of your
direct, continuous control, the first thing you must do, while keeping the muzzle pointed in a
safe direction and your fingers out of the trigger area, is to open the firearm's action
(mechanism) to determine whether or not it is loaded.

WARNING! Always wear and require others to wear wraparound ANSI or OSHA approved
safety glasses while shooting to protect your eyes from injury by ejected shell cases, gun
powder gas, lubricant, dirt or metallic particles, carbon residue, sparks, bullet splashback from
targets or other debris.

WARNING! Always wear and require others to wear commercially manufactured ear
protection when shooting. Without ear protection, the noise from your gun, and other guns
close to you, could leave a “ringing” in the ears for some time after firing, and could result in
permanent hearing loss.

WARNING! Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.
Not all firearms are the same, and your GALIL ACE® firearm has some unique features. Do
not assume that just because you have experience with other firearms, you know how to use
the GALIL ACE® firearm properly. Read and understand this manual. If there is anything you
do not understand, contact your firearms retailer or IWI US, Inc. at service@iwi.us or
telephone +1717-695-2081.

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WARNING! Never climb or descend a tree, fence or wall, jump across a stream or ditch, or
attempt to cross an obstacle, ice, or precarious terrain while carrying a loaded firearm.
Whenever you are going to do anything awkward, unload the gun first!

WARNING! Do not shoot at a hard surface, such as rock, masonry or metal, or at water or ice.
The bullet may ricochet and travel in unpredictable directions to strike you or another
unintended person or object, or even an object that you cannot see.

WARNING! A bullet fired into the air can travel over one mile, and can kill or seriously injure
someone when it comes down. Never fire into the air, or at a target or animal in a tree or on
the crest of a hill.

WARNING! Before hunting with this or any other firearm, take an approved Hunter Safety
Course, taught in all states by the state game commission or by the National Rifle Association
(NRA). Follow your state's game laws at all times while hunting.

WARNING! Firing a gun near livestock or other domestic animals may startle them and cause
them to injure themselves, other animals, or people, or to cause property damage. Think first
before you discharge any firearm.

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WARNING! If you have not received formal firearms instruction or if you have any doubts
about your ability to handle or use this firearm safely, seek supervised instruction from a
certified instructor. Information about sources of firearms instruction can often be obtained
from your local police department, firearms retailer, gun club, shooting range, state game
commission, or from the National Rifle Association (“NRA”), 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax,
Virginia 22030, telephone 1-703-267-1000 or 1-800-672-3888.

WARNING! If at any time you notice something about the appearance or functioning of your
GALIL ACE® firearm that does not seem proper or that causes you concern, STOP, unload
your firearm immediately, and do not load or fire your firearm until you have it inspected and, if
necessary, repaired by a factory-trained armorer, or by IWI US, Inc. If you fire your GALIL
ACE® firearm extensively, have it professionally inspected and serviced periodically (annually
is a good average interval) by a factory-trained armorer or by IWI US, Inc.

WARNING! Firearms and alcohol do not mix. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs
before or during shooting. This constitutes criminal disregard for your safety and that of others.
Some medications can impair your vision, balance, reflexes, coordination, alertness or
judgment. Never use a firearm while you are taking medication unless you have checked with
your doctor to ensure your fitness to handle your firearm safely. Do not handle your firearm
when you are ill, tired, upset or distracted.

WARNING! Horseplay has no place around firearms. Guns can’t think – you can!
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!

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WARNING! Remember, safety is your responsibility. Be a safe shooter.

SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!

WARNING! FOLLOW THE LAW. Obey all local, state and federal laws regarding possessing,
storage, shooting and transporting your firearm.

WARNING! Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning or handling firearms, or

handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances that may cause
birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation
at all times. Wash your hands and face thoroughly after exposure, and before eating or
drinking. Shooting, handling or cleaning guns may expose you to lead, which is a toxic
substance.

REMEMBER, FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! THERE ARE NO

“FOOLPROOF” GUNS, INCLUDING THE GALIL ACE®. A SINGLE MOMENT OF
INATTENTION OR A SINGLE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUN SAFETY
RULES AND WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN TRAGEDY. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE GUN THAT IS IN YOUR HANDS, IN YOUR POSSESSION, OR UNDER
YOUR CONTROL. FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!

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Firearms Safe Home Storage Checklist

 Firearms naturally attract the attention of children, teenagers and adults alike.
Accordingly, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that your firearms, when unattended,
stored, or not in use, are secured under lock and key, safely out of the access of all
unauthorized users. This is YOUR responsibility, and any mistake or laziness on your part
can result in death or serious injury to your loved ones or others.

 Firearms must be securely stored under lock and key in a location inaccessible to children
and other unauthorized persons.

 One of the safest ways to store your firearms is in a locking metal gun safe or lock box.
Many models, including ones permitting quick access to the firearm if needed for self-
defense, are now available at firearms retailers or via the Internet. Using the cable lock
provided with your GALIL ACE® SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES & PISTOLS (see
“Instructions for Using the Cable Lock” on page 19) is a good safety precaution, but not as
good as locking your firearm in a metal gun safe, where it is also out of sight and
protected from fire, theft, and curious hands.

 Firearms should be unloaded before they are brought into the home and never loaded
while in the home.

 Sporting firearms should be immediately cleaned and placed in secure locked storage
when they are returned from hunting or target shooting.

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 When firearms are removed from storage, they must always immediately be carefully
checked to confirm that they are unloaded.

 Ammunition should be stored under lock and key, in a separate location from firearms.

 The operator manual that came with your firearm must be read, understood and followed.

For more information on safe storage and use, refer to the NSSF pamphlets “Firearms
Safety Depends on You” and “Firearms Responsibility in the Home”, available for
download from the NSSF website at http://nssf.org.

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Instructions for Using the Cable Lock

®
Your GALIL ACE rifles & Pistols is supplied with a quality cable lock. Properly used, this lock will
help you to secure your firearm from children and other unauthorized users to reduce the chance of
an accident, either in the home or while transporting your firearm, provided you take the other
reasonable safety precautions contained in this Operator Manual.

WARNING! NEVER attempt to use the cable lock on a loaded firearm - always unload the
firearm before installing the cable lock. Otherwise, the firearm could discharge, causing death
or serious injury.

WARNING! NEVER insert the cable lock into the trigger guard or trigger area of the GALIL
ACE® or any other firearm, as the cable could press against the trigger and fire the gun,
causing death or serious injury.

WARNING! The cable lock supplied with your GALIL ACE® rifle or pistol may not fit or work
properly on other firearms. This lock is intended for use only on your GALIL ACE® rifle or
pistol.

To use the cable lock, do the following:

1. Be sure your firearm is empty (unloaded) by following the Safety Inspection
Procedures on page 33.
Your GALIL ACE® should now be unloaded, with the safety lever on Safe ("S") position.

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WARNING! Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, your fingers outside the trigger
guard, and the safety lever on Safe ("S") position throughout the process of putting the cable
lock on your rifle.

2. Using the key, open the cable lock. Leave the key in the lock.

3. Insert the end of the cable lock cable through the ejection port and out through the
empty magazine well.

4. Insert the end of the cable lock cable into the lock body and hold the end of the cable
fully into the lock body while you turn and remove the key to lock the lock.

5. Tug hard on the cable several times to be sure the lock is locked securely.
Used in this way, the cable lock will prevent the GALIL ACE® bolt carrier from closing,
preventing the rifle from being fired.

6. Take the key with you, or store the key securely in a remote location from the firearm.

7. Store your firearm in a secure place out of sight, and out of reach of children.

NOTE While the cable lock can be an important part of your firearms security program, for
home storage it is not as secure as locking your gun in a metal gun safe or lock box. Use of
the cable lock alone will not prevent your firearm from being stolen, and will not keep your
firearm out of view of unauthorized users. The cable lock can be cut off the firearm with a
hacksaw, bolt cutter or cable cutter.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
General
The GALIL ACE® Rifles and Pistols offer the ultimate solution comprising a modern and
reliable weapon with a 7.62x39 mm caliber.

The Ace family of semi-auto rifles and pistols are based on the reliable mechanism of the
famous Galil assault rifle. The Ace incorporates enhanced human engineering and advanced
ergonomics.

The Ace family are versatile weapons with multiple picatinny rails which serves as a platform
in order to mount a wide array of optical devices and accessories. With all of these advances
the Ace is still very user friendly and simple to maintain.

There are two (2) basic models:

 GALIL ACE® Pistols
 GALIL ACE® Rifles

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The ACE 7.62x39 mm is combat proven and is one of the most reliable weapons under
adverse and extreme conditions.
The ACE is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder, hand or hip fired
weapon.

The weapon has a "semi-automatic" firing mode only.

The GALIL ACE® family is easy to operate. The fire selector lever and magazine catch may be
operated from either side of the weapon for the right or left-handed user.

The Weapon has 5 Picatinny rails that allow you to install a wide variety of accessories:
flashlight, sight, telescopic sight, bipod and more.

In GALIL ACE® Rifle the butt length can be adjusted for different firing position.

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Safety Regulations
1. Never leave your rifle or pistol cocked, even when it is not loaded.
2. Ensure that the fire selector is on Safe ("S") position whenever:

 Firing is terminated
 Rifle or pistol is being transported or moved
 Rifle or pistol is not in use
3. Never point the weapon at anyone, even if you are sure the rifle or pistol is unloaded.
4. Always keep your shooting finger out of the trigger guard, unless you are going to shoot.
5. Ammunition warning:
Use only high quality commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition of the
appropriate caliber. The caliber of your rifle or pistol is marked on the receiver. Use only
NATO or ammunition made to SAAMI specifications.
Not all ammunition produces the same result. IWI US, Inc. recommends that once you
find a brand which functions best in your ACE, keep using it.
IWI US, Inc. does not recommend using hand loads, reloads or remanufactured
ammunition, or foreign or military surplus ammunition of unknown or questionable
quality. The use of this ammunition will void the IWI US, Inc. warranty, and may be
dangerous, possibly causing death or serious injury if the ammunition is not made to the
proper specifications.

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Technical Data

The following tables display the technical data for the ACE family:

GALIL ACE® Pistol

GALIL ACE® Pistol
With Stabilizing Brace
Cal. 7.62 X 39mm
Method of operation Gas on piston head, Rotating bolt
Mag 1 - PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
Mode of fire Semi-automatic
Length 18” 26.75”
Length (Brace Folded) - 18.9”
Barrel 8.3”
Weight 6 Lb. w / o Mag 6.7 Lb. w / o Mag
NO BUTTSTOCK Side Folding
Note
NO BRACE Stabilizing Brace
Forearm Tri-Rail w / Covers
Muzzle velocity (approx.) 1980 (feet/sec)
Barrel Rifling 4 R.H. grooves, 1:9.45” twist
Sight Adjustable w / Tritium Post
Table 1-1: Technical Data for GALIL ACE® Pistols

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Figure 1-1: GALIL ACE® Pistol

Figure 1-2: GALIL ACE® Pistol with Stabilizing Brace

Figure 1-3: GALIL ACE® Pistol with Stabilizing Brace - Brace Folded

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GALIL ACE® Rifle

Cal. 7.62 X 39mm

Method of operation Gas on piston head, Rotating bolt
Mag 1 - PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
Mode of fire Semi-automatic
Length (Butt Retracted) 34.5”
Length (Butt Extended ) 37.8”
Length (Butt Folded) 27.4”
Barrel 16”
Weight 7.5 Lb. w / o Mag
Side Folding
Note
Adj. Buttstock
Forearm Tri-Rail w / Covers
Muzzle velocity (approx.) 2360 (feet/sec)
Barrel Rifling 4 R.H. grooves, 1:9.45” twist
Sight Adjustable w / Tritium Post

Table 1-2: Technical Data for GALIL ACE® Rifle

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Figure 1-4: GALIL ACE® Rifle - Retracted Butt Figure 1-5: GALIL ACE® Rifle - Extended Butt

Figure 1-6: GALIL ACE® Rifle - Folded Butt

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Chapter 2: Rifle Function

General
This chapter explains the ACE parts, principles of operation, safeties and trigger mechanism.

ACE Parts
The ACE parts are indicated in Figure 2-1
Gas Cylinder
with Picatinny Rail
Cover Cover with Front
Plate Picatinny Rail Butt Rear Sight Sight
Flash Suppressor

Gas Block Hand Guard

Pistol
Butt Grip
Trigger Guard Catch Magazine
Cocking Trigger
Handle Magazine
Fire Selector Lever (left) Fire Selector Lever Catch
(right)

Figure 2-1: ACE Parts

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Safeties
The ACE is equipped with mechanical safeties that prevent unintentional firing:
a. Manual safety – in Safe ("S") position, the trigger is blocked by the safety catch, thus
preventing the release of the hammer.
b. No hammer/firing pin engagement, unless the bolt is completely locked.
c. Firing pin spring – prevent primer activation due to firing pin inertia in normal firing or if
the rifle is dropped.

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Trigger Mechanism Operation

The mechanism comprises the following components: trigger, disconnector, hammer,
fire selector and springs.

Fire Selector Lever in Safe ("S") Position

In this position the fire selector is located above the rear end of the trigger preventing its
movement and thus the release of the hammer.
Fire Selector Lever
(Safe Position)

Hammer Disconnector

Trigger Trigger
(Pulled) (Released)

Figure 2-2: Safe ("S") Position

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Fire Selector Lever in Semi-Automatic Fire ("F") Position

In this position the fire selector does not act neither on the trigger or on the disconnector. The
rotational movement of the trigger causes the release of the hammer. After the firing, while the
trigger is still pulled the disconnector catches the hammer (Figure 2-3).
In order to fire another round the trigger must first be released. When releasing the trigger the
disconnector releases the hammer, which, in turn, is engaged immediately by the trigger sear
(Figure 2-4). Pulling the trigger causes the release of the hammer from the trigger sear, thus
hitting the firing pin.
Fire Selector Lever
(Semi-Automatic Position)
Disconnector Disconnector (after
Hammer (holds the Hammer) releasing the Hammer)

Trigger Trigger

Figure 2-3: Semi-Auto. ("F") Position: Trigger Pulled Figure 2-4: Semi-Auto. ("F") Position:
Trigger Released

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Chapter 3: Firing Process

General
This chapter contains safety, operating and firing procedures.

Safety Inspection
A safety inspection must be performed:

 When receiving and handing over the rifle.

 After using live ammunition.

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Safety Inspection Procedures

Perform the safety inspection procedures as follows:

a. Ensure that the safety lever is on Safe ("S") position.

b. Ensure there is no magazine in the weapon.
c. Hold the pistol grip.
d. Raise the weapon to a 60º angle.
e. Open safety to Semi-automatic ("F") position.
f. Cock and hold the cocking handle at rear position.
g. Check visually the barrel chamber.
h. Release the cocking handle.
i. Move safety to Safe ("S") position.

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Weapon Operation
The following sections describe the weapon operation

Loading and Unloading the Magazine

1. Loading the Magazine

To load the magazine, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 3-1):
a. Hold the magazine with your hand (follower facing up).
b. Hold the round with your other hand.
c. Place the round on the follower, or the
upper round in the magazine.
d. Press round with your thumb.

Figure 3-1: Loading the Magazine

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2. Unloading the Magazine

To unload the magazine, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 3-2):
a. Push the upper round forward.
b. Repeat this process until the magazine is empty.

Figure 3-2: Unloading the Magazine

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Inserting and Removing the Magazine

1. Inserting the Magazine

To insert the magazine, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 3-3):
a. Hold pistol grip with one hand.
b. Hold magazine with the other hand and insert magazine into rifle
magazine housing (1).
c. Push (2) and rotate (3) the magazine until you hear magazine catch snap into place.

NOTE: While inserting the magazine, ensure that the fire selector lever
is on Safe ("S") position.

2
1

Figure 3-3: Inserting the Magazine

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2. Removing the Magazine

To remove the magazine, perform the steps as follows (see Figures 3-4, 3-5):
a. Hold magazine with your free hand.
b. Press the magazine catch forward with your thumb or with the index (shooting) finger
while pushing the magazine in a forward and downward movement.

Figure 3-4: Removing the Magazine (a) Figure 3-5: Removing the Magazine (b)

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Cocking and Loading the Rifle

To cock and load the rifle, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 3-6):
a. Verify the weapon is in Semi-automatic ("F") position.
b. While still holding rifle's pistol grip (after inserting magazine), pull the cocking handle all
the way back, then release instantly.
- This action will cause one round to be pushed from the magazine into the chamber.
The rifle is now loaded.
c. Move the fire selector lever to the Safe ("S") position.

Figure 3-6: Cocking and Loading the Rifle

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Firing
To fire, perform the steps as follows:
a. Move fire selector lever to Semi-automatic ("F") position.
b. Hold rifle firmly with both hands, aim and pull the trigger.
- When firing "semi-automatic" the trigger must be released and pulled
again in order to fire the next round.

Unloading the Rifle

To unload the rifle, perform the steps as described in section "Safety Inspection Procedures".

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Sights
The front sight is a post, adjustable for elevation.
The rear sight is an aperture, "L" flip-type, adjustable for windage and
set for the following ranges:

GALIL ACE® Pistols:

 0–150 meter range
 150–250 meter range
GALIL ACE® Rifle:

 0–250 meter range

 250–400 meter range

Night Sights
The Beta Lights (Tritium Gas) are built-in into the sights. There are two spots at the rear sight
and one at the front sight.

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Zeroing the Rifle

In order to adjust your sights, follow the marked symbols:

Rotating the screw in the arrows direction will move

Rear Sight "R"
the Mean Point of Impact (MPI) to the right.
Rotating the sight in the arrows direction will move the
Front Sight "Up"
MPI upward.

Zeroing key

Zeroing the rear sight

Disassembly of Zeroing the

the rear sight front sight

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Sight Deviation Correction

The following tables indicate the relative adjustments.

HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT FOR 100-METERS RANGE

GALIL ACE® Pistols GALIL ACE® Rifle

Number of clicks on Correction Number of clicks on Correction

Post or Windage Screw on Target Post or Windage Screw on Target
1 click (¼ turn) 40 mm 1 click (¼ turn) 25 mm
2 clicks (½ turn) 80 mm 2 clicks (½ turn) 50 mm
3 clicks (¾ turn) 120 mm 3 clicks (¾ turn) 75 mm
4 clicks (1 turn) 160 mm 4 clicks (1 turn) 100 mm

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HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT FOR 25-METERS RANGE

GALIL ACE® Pistols GALIL ACE® Rifle

No. of clicks on Post or Correction No. of clicks on Post or Correction

Windage Screw on Target Windage Screw on Target
1 click (¼ turn) 10 mm 1 click (¼ turn) 6 mm

Figure 3-7: Zeroing the Rifle at 25m for: GALIL ACE® Pistols - 150m
GALIL ACE® Rifle - 250m

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Chapter 4: Disassembly/Assembly Authorized at Operator Level

General
This chapter contains user level disassembly and assembly procedures. Disassembly beyond
what is described in this manual should only be performed by an IWI US cerified armorer or by
IWI US, Inc.

Disassembled parts should be placed in their order of removal.

Assembling is always performed in reverse order to disassembling unless otherwise specified.

Before disassembly remove the magazine and make sure that there is no live
round in the chamber.

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Operator Level Weapon Disassembly and Assembly – Field Stripping

No. Part 5
2
1 Cover
3
2 Return Spring 4

3 Bolt Carrier

4 Bolt

5 Gas Cylinder

Table 4-1: Field Stripping Figure 4-1: Field Stripping

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Disassembling the Cover

To disassemble the cover, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-2):
a. Press cover catch inward with the thumb (1).
b. With the other hand, lift the cover up (2) and pull back to remove it from rifle (3).

3
2

Figure 4-2: Cover Disassembly

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Disassembling the Return Spring

To disassemble the return spring, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-3):
Hold the weapon with one hand, with the other hand push the spring slightly forward (1),
then pull it upward (2) and out of the receiver (3).

3
1 2

Figure 4-3: Return Spring Disassembly

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Disassembling the Bolt Carrier and Bolt

To disassemble the bolt carrier and bolt, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-4):
a. Pull bolt carrier all the way backwards and extract it from the receiver (1).
b. Hold the bolt carrier, rotate the bolt counter clockwise (2, 3) and pull it out (4).

4
3
2

Figure 4-4: Bolt Carrier and Bolt Disassembly

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Disassembling the Gas Cylinder

To disassemble the gas cylinder, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-5):
a. Hold the end of the gas cylinder.
b. Pull backwards and lift outside.

Figure 4-5: Gas Cylinder Disassembly

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Assembling the Gas Cylinder

To assemble the gas cylinder, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-6):
a. Lift the gas cylinder with your hand.
b. Fit its guides to the slot on the upper front edge of the receiver (above the chamber) and
its front end into the opening below the front sight, then push forward.
c. Make sure that the gas cylinder is properly fitted in the gas block and doesn't move.

Figure 4-6: Gas Cylinder Assembly

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Assembling the Bolt Carrier and Bolt

To assemble the bolt carrier and bolt, perform the steps as follows (see Figures 4-7, 4-8):
a. Lift bolt carrier with one hand and the bolt with the other.
b. Hold bolt carrier horizontally. Install the bolt inside the bolt carrier (1), pull it forward while
it rotates until the bolt stops in the bolt carrier (2, 3).

Figure 4-7: Bolt Carrier and Bolt Assembly

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c. While keeping the bolt in its forward position install bolt carrier group into the receiver by
directing the piston towards the gas cylinder and the rear end towards its groove in the
receiver. Push it all the way (4).

Figure 4-8: Installing the Bolt Carrier Assembly

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Assembling the Return Spring

To assemble the return spring, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-9):
a. Insert the front end into the opening at the rear of the bolt carrier.
b. Push its rear end against the spring force, then lean it against the inner rear wall
of the receiver below its grooves.
c. Make sure that the gas injection blocker is properly installed.

Gas Injection
Blocker

Figure 4-9: Return Spring Assembly

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Assembling the Cover

To assemble the cover, perform the steps as follows (see Figures 4-10, 4-11):
a. Fit the front edge of the cover rail into the slot of the rear part of the gas cylinder rail (1)
and the rear end of the cover in a slot on the receiver (2).

Figure 4-10: Cover Assembly (a)

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b. While holding the cover down, cock the bolt carrier, the cover catch will snap into place.

Figure 4-11: Cover Assembly (b)

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Additional Disassembly and Assembly at Operator Level

Disassembling the Magazine
To disassemble the magazine, perform the steps as follows (see Figures 4-12, 4-13):
WARNING: Be sure to keep the magazine opening pointed away from your face. The
magazine spring is under tension and will fly out.
a. Hold the magazine with one hand (magazine base facing upwards).
b. With the aid of a small pointy object, push magazine base catch inwards (1) and push
magazine base forward (2).
c. Press spring plate with finger (3) and pull out the magazine base (4).

4 3
1

Figure 4-12: Magazine Disassembly

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d. Free spring carefully (by rocking it sideways) and pull it out together with follower.

Figure 4-13: Disassembled Magazine

Assembling the Magazine

For assembling the magazine, carry out the above-mentioned operation in the reverse order.

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Removing the 3 Rail Covers

To remove the 3 rail covers, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-14):
Remove the 3 rail covers by pressing the cover catch (1) and pushing it forward (2).

Figure 4-14: Removing the Rail Covers

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Removing the Button

To remove the button, perform the step as follow (see Figure 4-15):
Press on the button to remove it from the rail cover

Figure 4-15: Removing the Button

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Inserting the Button

To insert the button, perform the step as follow (see Figure 4-16):
Insert the button into the rail cover from the inner side.
Make sure the button is mounted on the cover straight so that it can enter the rail.

Figure 4-16: Inserting the Button

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Inserting the 3 Rail Covers

To insert the 3 rail covers, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-17):
a. Fit the rail cover to the matching rail (each cover fits only one rail).
b. Push the rail cover all the way to the rear.
c. Verify that the cover is locked in place.

Figure 4-17: Inserting the Rail Covers

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Removing the Buttstock

To remove the buttstock, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-18):
a. With the aid of zeroing key or another small pointy object push the catch blocker on the
buttstock (1) and while holding the blocker pressed, press on the buttstock catch all the
way up (2).
b. While pressing the buttstock catch, pull the buttstock backwards until it is off of the
buttstock tube (3).

3
1

Figure 4-18: Removing the Buttstock

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Inserting the Buttstock

To insert the buttstock, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-19):
a. With the aid of zeroing key or another small pointy object push the catch blocker on the
buttstock (1) and while holding the blocker pressed, press on the buttstock catch all the
way up (2).
b. While pressing the buttstock catch pressed, push the buttstock forwards until it is on the
buttstock tube (3).

Figure 4-19: Inserting the Buttstock

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Buttstock Length Adjustment

To adjust the buttstock length, perform the steps as follows (see Figures 4-20, 4-21, 4-22):
Press on the buttstock catch (1) and adjust the length (2), verify that the buttstock
catch is locked.
2

Figure 4-20: Buttstock Length Adjustment

Figure 4-21: Buttstock Catch Unlocked Figure 4-22: Buttstock Catch Locked

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Buttstock Folding
To fold the buttstock, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-23):
Push down (1) and fold the Buttstock (2).

2 1

Figure 4-23: Buttstock Folding

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Installing the Cheek Rest

To install the cheek rest, perform the step as follow (see Figures 4-24, 4-25, 4-26):
Put the cheek rest on the Buttstock and press it into place

Figure 4-24: Installing the Cheek Rest

Figure 4-25: Cheek Rest Installed - Position 1 Figure 4-26: Cheek Rest Installed - Position 2

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Removing the Cheek Rest

To remove the cheek rest, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-27):
Release the cheek rest “arms” from the Buttstock (1) and tilt the cheek rest to remove (2).

1 1

Figure 4-27: Removing the Cheek Rest

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Removing the Rear Sight

To remove the rear sight, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-28):
a. With the aid of zeroing key or another small pointy object push the catch pin located on
the bottom of the receiver cover, under the rear sight (1).
b. Push the rear sight backwards until it is out of the rail (2).

Figure 4-28: Removing the Rear Sight

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Inserting the Rear Sight

To insert the rear sight, perform the steps as follows (see Figure 4-29):
a. Fit the sight on its rail.
b. Push the rear sight forward until the catch pin locked in its niche.

Figure 4-29: Inserting the Rear Sight

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Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

General

Experience shows that the majority of malfunctions are caused by improper handling of the
weapon rather than mechanical defects.

Comprehensive knowledge of servicing and handling weapons is very important. Special

attention must be paid to cleaning and lubricating the weapon.

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To ensure proper functioning of the rifle, regularly perform the following:

 Clean the weapon bore and chamber thoroughly.

 Clean the gas block, gas cylinder and piston, and remove all carbon deposits.
 Clean and lightly lubricate the receiver and moving mechanism.
 Visually inspect; bolt surfaces, firing pin tip and extractor.

Pre-Firing Rifle Preparation

Prior to firing verify cleanliness of the weapon as follows:
a. Field-strip the rifle.
b. Wipe the disassembled parts, removing all traces of oil and dirt. Use a swab
soaked with a suitable rust-preventive cleaning solution.
c. Clean barrel bore using a pull through. Make sure the barrel is free of
obstructions and excess oil.
d. Assemble the rifle

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Post-Firing Maintenance

Upon completion of firing, clean the weapon thoroughly (with special attention to the parts that
are in contact with the exhaust gas).

Carbon and other deposits (such as, gunpowder residue) accumulate inside the bore and
inner rifle parts causing corrosion.

Perform post-firing maintenance as follows:

a. Field-strip the rifle.
b. Clean bore with a swab dipped in lubricant. Continue cleaning until the
swab comes out clean.
c. Clean the gas cylinder, removing all traces of carbon and other deposits.
Use a swab dipped in lubricant, continue until the swab comes out clean.
d. Remove carbon deposits from the piston head.
e. Clean the bolt carrier group using a swab dipped in lubricant, continue until the swab
comes out clean.
f. Clean the inner receiver and mechanism using a nylon brush.

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g. After cleaning, lightly oil all parts.

h. Clean external surfaces and other parts with a swab.
i. After cleaning, use a swab to apply a light coat of oil to the outer surface and other parts.
j. Assemble the rifle.
k. Verify that the rifle is functioning properly by cocking the unloaded rifle and pulling the
trigger. This step should be repeated several times.

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Maintenance under Extreme Conditions

1. Cold Climate Maintenance and Cleaning

When the temperature is below freezing all the moving parts of the weapon must be kept
absolutely free from moisture. It is a well-known fact that excessive oiling of the moving
parts will result in the oil coagulating and obstructing the action of the mechanism. Thus,
after cleaning, the weapon must be oiled with a thin layer of anti-rust oil type 9105. When
the temperature drops below –10ºC use anti-freeze oil (type SAE 9180).

2. Hot/Dry Climate Maintenance and Cleaning

In a hot and dry climate, sand and dust penetrate into the mechanism and barrel bore.
The weapon must be cleaned daily and even several times a day. Dismantle the weapon
on a user’s level and clean thoroughly. When used in sandy areas, leave a thin layer of
oil on the weapon to prevent the sand from sticking to the lubricant. Sand will cause
stoppages and abrasions, which will cause malfunctioning of the mechanism.

3. Mud and wet conditions

In this case the oil is washed off, thereby increasing friction between the moving parts.
In this case heavily lubricate the rifle, especially the contact surfaces between the moving
parts and the receiver the bolt carrier and the bolt.

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
General
This chapter provides troubleshooting and repair tables. For each symptom, the tables provide
the probable reason, as well as remedy action instructions.

Immediate Action
If your rifle fails to fire, immediate action should be taken.
The immediate actions involve the following operations:
 Tap upward on the magazine with your hand to make sure it is properly seated.
 Pull the cocking handle all the way back, and watch for the ejection of cartridge.
 If cartridge or cartridge case is ejected release cocking handle to feed new round. Don't
force the cocking handle.
 Aim and pull trigger. If the above immediate actions are repeated twice and rifle won't
fire, take the following action:
 Lower rifle from shoulder and remove magazine.
 Pull cocking handle all the way back.
 Locate fault by inspecting the chamber and bolt carrier.
 Fix fault and continue firing.

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Troubleshooting Table

Failure Symptom Probable Reason Remedy

Bolt stopped
on rim "face",
Defective magazine Replace if necessary
rim still stuck
in magazine
Defective magazine Replace if necessary
Bullet tip stuck
Dirty magazine Clean magazine
in ramp
Incomplete insertion of magazine Reinsert the magazine
Defective magazine Replace magazine if necessary
Fail to feed Round was not Dirty magazine Clean magazine
chamberd, bolt Insufficient movement of bolt
stopped on rim Clean rifle
carrier to the rear
"face”
Replace return spring
Weak return spring
(by gunsmith)
Bolt is locked,
but no round Insuficeient energy Clean rifle
chamber or
bolt stuck on Defective magazine Replace magazine
the case body

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Failure Symptom Probable Reason Remedy

Double Bolt pushs 2 rounds at Defective magazine

Replace magazine
feeding the same time lips (opened)

Dirty chamber Clean rifle

Fail to lock Incomplete locking Defective ammunition Replace ammunition

Replace return spring

Weak return spring
(by gunsmith)

Dirty chamber Clean rifle

Empty case remains in

Fail to extract chamber (sometimes Broken extractor Replace extractor (by gunsmith)
with a torn rim)
Weak extractor spring Replace spring (by gunsmith)

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Failure Symptom Probable Reason Remedy

Dirty chamber Clean rifle

Empty case
Fail to eject remains in the Broken extractor Replace extractor (by gunsmith)
rifle
Weak extractor spring Replace spring (by gunsmith)

Broken firing pin Replace firing pin (by gunsmith)

Round in
chamber and
Weak or broken
Fail to fire hammer released Replace hammer spring (by gunsmith)
hammer spring
none or weak
indent on primer
Faulty ammunition If continues, replace ammunition

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Limited Product Warranty

1. This Warranty is given by "IWI US, Inc." solely to the original purchaser (the
"Purchaser") of IWI US, Inc.'s GALIL ACE® SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES & PISTOLS
(the "Product") for a period of 5 years commencing from the date of Product retail
purchase (the "Warranty Period").

2. Subject to the limitations and exclusions contained below, IWI US, Inc. warrants the
Product to be free from defects in design, materials and workmanship. Consequently,
should any failure to conform to this Warranty be discovered and brought to the
attention of IWI US, Inc. during the Warranty Period, and be substantiated by
examination at IWI US, Inc.'s facility or by duly authorized and certified field personnel
on IWI US, Inc.'s behalf, IWI US, Inc., at its sole option and free of charge, shall either
repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any non-conforming Product.

3. This Warranty shall only apply provided that:

3.1. The Product has been transported and stored, handled, maintained, operated and used
properly; all in accordance with IWI US, Inc.’s instructions found in this manual.
3.2. No changes, repairs or services were made to the Product by any party other than IWI
US, Inc. or an authorized representative of IWI US, Inc.
3.3. The Product was not damaged as a result of improper operation, misuse (whether
intentional or otherwise), abuse, negligence, accident or flood, fire, earthquake or other
external causes.

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3.4. Only appropriate, non-defective new commercial ammunition was fired from the
Product.
3.5. The defective Product and/or defective parts shall have been returned by the Purchaser
to IWI US, Inc. immediately upon request in conformance with IWI US, Inc.'s return
procedures.

4. This Warranty does not apply to:

4.1. Maintenance, repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear.
4.2. Expendable items such as batteries (including battery leaks), bulbs, cleaning supplies
and other consumables.
4.3. Any cosmetic damage that does not impede form, fit, and function of the Product.
4.4. Products that show evidence of tampering.
4.5. IWI US, Inc. does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted, or
error-free, or free of stoppages or malfunctions.

5. In the event a Product returned to IWI US, Inc. is not defective in design, materials or
workmanship or not returned within the Warranty Period, a test and evaluation charge,
as determined by IWI US, Inc. will apply.

6. IWI US, Inc. will be the sole determining evaluator and authority for adjudicating
Warranty claims hereunder.

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7. THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED HEREINABOVE IS THE

SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER, AND IS PROVIDED IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COURSE OF
DEALING AND USAGE OF TRADE. IN NO EVENT SHALL IWI US, Inc. BE LIABLE TO
PURCHASER, PURCHASER'S CUSTOMERS OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) FOR
DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, OR FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, OR PERSONAL INJURIES OR DAMAGE
TO PROPERTY OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA
OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE
DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

8. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.

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Repair Services
If you need assistance with your firearm, please call +1717-695-2081, Monday through Friday,
8:30AM to 4:30PM US Eastern time and ask to speak to Customer Service. If it is determined that
shipment of your firearm to IWI US, or an authorized IWI US, Inc. Service Center is warranted,
please prepare and ship as follows:

1. Request a Return Authorization number (RA#) from the IWI US, Inc. Customer Service
Representative. Please note that IWI US, Inc. will refuse return/repair shipments without a RA#.

2. Record the serial number of your firearm before packing and shipping.

3. Check to make sure your firearm is unloaded.

4. Remove all accessories from the firearm to prevent loss or damage. IWI US, Inc. will not be
responsible for any loss or damage to non-IWI US, Inc. firearms or accessories.

5. Pack your firearm in the original box. If the original box is not available, pack your firearm in a
box that will protect it from any handling and/or shipping damage. Be sure that there are no
markings and/or words on the outside of the box that indicate there is a firearm inside the box.
This will help to deter theft of the firearm while in-transit to IWI US, Inc.

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6. Enclose a letter with the firearm detailing the model name and serial number of your firearm
along with a full description of the problem. Be sure to include your full name and street
address city and state, including zip code, daytime telephone number and email address.

7. Ship your firearm by UPS, FedEx or USPS (US Postal Service). IWI US, Inc. is not responsible
for damage or loss during shipment, so you may elect to purchase insurance from the carrier.
Ship to the following address:

IWI US, Inc.

Attn. Service Department
RA# _________________
5480 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112

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WARNING!

DO NOT SEND LIVE AMMUNITION OR

SPENT (FIRED) SHELLS/CARTRIDGES
IN YOUR FIREARM OR IN THE SAME
BOX WITH YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS A
VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. IF YOU
FEEL YOU MUST SEND SPENT (FIRED)
SHELLS/CARTRIDGES, PLEASE SHIP
THEM IN A SEPARATE PACKAGE AND
INCLUDE A COPY OF THE LETTER THAT
YOU PACKED WITH YOUR FIREARM.

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Copyright © 2015 by IWI US, Inc.

In the interest of product improvement, its design and performance characteristics may be changed at any time without prior
notice.

English Edition Printing April 1, 2015

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Part List & Exploded View

GALIL ACE® 7.62x39 mm

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