ACI F4 User Manual
F4 Illustrator
F4 Illustrator
U. S. Patent No.
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CAUTION
CONTENTS
• Read the entire manual before using the F4 Illustrator.
• The F4 is not a toy. It can cause serious injury or death.
• W ear approv ed eye and head protection,even when test firing.
• The compressed air source used with the F4 can cause serious injury or death.
• Sale or use of the F4 Illustrator is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
• The F4 is to be used only as described in this manual.
• Fire only 0.68 caliber paintballs from the F4.
• Check the velocity of your F4 before each use. Not to exceed 300 fps.
• The F4 can fire when dropped.
• Keep the F4 unloaded and unpressurized when not in use.
• Install a barrel plug in the barrel when not in use. (One is included with the F4.)
• Replacement barrel plugs are available from your ACI dealer.
• Handle the F4 as if it is always ready to fire. It recocks during firing.
• The F4 can be dangerous up to 200 yards (180 meters).
• Don’t shoot at opponents closer than 20 feet.
• Never shoot toward individuals not wearing appro ved e ye and head protection.
• Never disassemble the F4 while it is pressurized.
• Do not touch a chilled CO2 container with bare skin; frostbite can occur.
• Using the F4 while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is disregard of public safety.
• Never shoot at the property of others.
• Learn and follow the rules of the field where you are playing.
• Always maintain control of the F4 while it is pressurized.
• Never store the F4 while it is pressurized.
• Tw o very dangerous defects require immediate attention by your dealer or qualified airsmith:
1. The air source bottle valve unscrews from the bottle.
2. The gun double fires (other than when you are running out of air).
• Do not modify your gun, especially your trigger assembly.
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................3
OPERATION
Cocking...........................................................................4
Air Source Installation ....................................................4
Seating of Air Source......................................................4
Loading...........................................................................5
Trigger Safety.................................................................5
Firing...............................................................................5
Uncocking.......................................................................5
Air Source Removal........................................................5
TUNING YOUR GUN
Ball Retaining Spring Adjustment..................................6
V elocity Adjustment Procedures.....................................6
FIELD MAINTENANCE
Field Stripping ................................................................7
ACCIDENT CAUSES YOU CAN CONTROL.....................8
MAINTENANCE
Barrel...............................................................................9
Upper Chamber...............................................................9
Lower Chamber ..............................................................9
CLEANING SCHEDULE
Lubrication......................................................................10
SERVICE HINTS....................................................................10
TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS...........................................11
PARTS BREAKDOWN ..........................................................13
WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................................15
SPECIFICATIONS
CALIBER
• 0.68 Paintballs Only
BLOWBACK SEMI-AUTOMATIC POWERED BY
• Compressed CO2
• Regulated Compressed Air
• Regulated Nitrogen
WEIGHT
• 2.42 lbs. (not including loader or air source)
FULLY ENCLOSED MAIN BODY
• No Exposed Moving Parts
• Polished Anodized Aluminum With Custom Side Cuts
• Patent Pending Quick Slide Cocking
• Industry Standard Sight Rail
• Aluminum Ball Retaining Side Plate
• Laser Engraved Graphics
BALL FEED
• Powerfeed Design To Increase Feed Rate
• 7/8 inch O.D; accepts standard feed loader adapters
MUZZLE VELOCITY
• 180 fps to 330 fps
• Adjustable - External
• Self-Locking
BARREL
• Aircraft Quality Aluminum
• Microhoned and Polished
VALVE PATENT #5,063,905
• Stainless Steel
• Patented Sub Zero Antifreeze Technology
• High Performance
45 GRIP ONE-PIECE TRIGGER FRAME
• Ergonomic “Point And Shoot”Design
• Accepts Standard 45 Grip Pads
• Complies With Industry Standard 2 Hole Bottomline
• Reflex Trigger Action With 2.2 lb.Pull
• Laser Cut Tool Steel Trigger & Sear
• Trigger Shoe - Anodized Aluminum
• Push Button Positive Lock Safety
VERTICAL ADAPTER
• Accepts Standard Aftermarket Accessories
• Easily Converts To Vertical Style
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Zero-Gravity Barrel
• Sub Zero Expansion Chamber
• High Volume Cell
• Venturi Bolt With Adjustable Recock
(If Equipped)
OPERATION
Before pressurizing, check that the F4 is cocked but not loaded. If
not cocked, air may leak until the cup seal seats. Also, if not
cocked the F4 can fire as it is being pressurized.
Cocking
To cock the F4, pull the cocking knob rearward until it latches. Be
careful, if you let go before it latches, the F4 can fire. DO NOT
DRY FIRE THE F4. (To pull the trigger, the safety must be dis-
engaged.)
Air Source Installation
Once the F4 is properly cocked with the safety on you can pressurize it with C02, regulated compressed air or nitrogen. Only
after you understand how to handle it safely should you attempt to
pressurize your F4.
Proper Seating of Air Source
The bottle O-ring provides the seal, so just tighten the bottle until
it is snug. You should hear a brief hiss as the bottle valve opens
during the last 1/2 turn. Over tightening can damage the F4. If a
leak persists, replace the bottle O-ring.
CAUTION
Be safe! Depressurize the F4 (remove the bottle) unless
you are about to use it. Do not unscrew the bottle from
the bottle valve; you may turn the bottle into a rocket!
Loading
Install a 7/8 elbow and loader on the ball feed tube. Following the directions of the manufacturer, fill the loader with .68 caliber paintballs.
Trigger Safety
The F4 has a trigger safety to help prevent accidental firing. With
the F4 pointing away from you, engage the safety by pushing it to
the right. When the safety is toward the left the F4 can then be
fired. The safety may not engage unless the F4 is cocked.
Remember, the only time the F4 is truly safe is when it is
unloaded and depressurized
Firing
To fire the F4, point it in a safe direction, away from yourself, and
pull the trigger. The trigger safety must be off; that is to the left.
Fire the F4 as often as you like with air, with or without paintballs
in it. This helps break it in and makes it operate smoother.
Uncocking
Before uncocking, unload. Rotate your gun to the side so paintballs in the chamber and elbow roll back into the loader. Take a
couple of shots in a safe direction to insure that the barrel is
empty. If you uncock with a ball in the chamber, it will be forced
forward into the barrel. Later when you recock, a second ball will
enter the chamber. If two balls are fired at once, they may break.
To finish uncocking, unscrew the air source, pull back the cocking
knob, pull the trigger and let the assembly move forward slowly.
DO NOT DRY FIRE THE F4. (To pull the trigger, the safety
must be disengaged.)
WARNING
Avoid dry firing (without air) — damage to the
valve body, stop pin, and cup seal can occur.
Air Source Removal
Once the F4 is properly uncocked with the safety on you can
depressurize it. To depressurize the F4, slowly unscrew the air
source paying special attention to the bottle valve. DO NOT
UNSCREW THE BOTTLE VALVE FROM THE BOTTLE.
UNSCREWING THE VALVE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
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