Armotech WG65 User Manual
ARMOTECH WG65 SERIES PAINTBALL MARKER OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING
ARMOTECH PAINTBALL MARKERS ARE NOT A TOY. ANY MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE.
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING YOUR
ARMOTECH PAINTBALL MARKER.
This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults only, for use in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Adult
supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor is handling this paintball marker. All persons within range MUST wear
protective goggles & headgear specifically designed for paintball when a paintball marker is in use. Paintball safety rules must be
followed at all times.
ARMOTECH WG065 OWNER’S MANUAL, Compiled for ARMOTECH International, by
John L.R. Dovale, Dangerous Enterprises. Imagery by Mark Chance, Island Designs (ala Section 8)
Armotech International / Armotech Taiwan Ltd. http://www.armotech.net, http://www.armotech.us
6F No 10 Sec 4 Tzu Chiang Rd, San Chung, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan R.O.C.
Technical support forum http://www.armotech.us/forum
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
Paintball Safety Rules 1
Operating Instructions 3
Compressed Air/Gas 6
CO2 Safety 8
Velocity/PSI Adjust 10
E-Trigger Operations 12
CHAPTER 2
MARS Series Marker
Specifications 14
WG Parts & Diag. 15
Trigger Parts . 17
Maintenance &
Lubrication 18
Assembly/Adjust 20
Sight Adjustment 21
Handguard removal 21
Cleaning Lubing 22
Cupseal Maint. 25
CHAPTER 3
Troubleshooting 28
Tips, Hints ‘n Tricks
Warranty Info. 34
This owner’s manual is provided
with several models of the MARS
series paintball marker. Armotech
Inc reserves the right to modify or
change its markers without
incurring any obligation to
incorporate such modifications or
changes in any of its products
that were sold prior to the
modification. The information in
this owner’s manual may be
updated or changed without
notice.
This owner’s manual is intended
to remain with the paintball
marker upon any subsequent
transfer of the marker, whether
through sale, resale, or furnishing
in any manner.
Stock Adjustment 27
ARMOTECH WG065 OWNER’S MANUAL, Compiled for ARMOTECH International, by
John L.R. Dovale, Dangerous Enterprises. Imagery by Mark Chance, Island Designs (ala Section 8)
Armotech International / Armotech Taiwan Ltd. http://www.armotech.net, http://www.armotech.us
6F No 10 Sec 4 Tzu Chiang Rd, San Chung, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan R.O.C.
Technical support forum http://www.armotech.us/forum
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1
Paintball Safety Rules
Safety First!
Chapter
WARNING
ARMOTECH PAINTBALL MARKERS ARE NOT A TOY. ANY MISUSE MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE MUST
WEAR EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE. READ THIS OWNERS’S
MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING YOUR
ARMOTECH PAINTBALL MARKER.
• Always wear protective goggles & headgear designed for paintball when shooting this marker
• Everyone within range of an area where this paintball marker is used should wear protective
goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball
• Operate this paintball marker only in areas where it is safe and lawful to do so
• Misuse of this marker may result in criminal charges or imprisonment
• This marker is intended for sale to adults. Adult supervision is recommended at all times
whenever a minor is handling this marker
• READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE
ARMOTECH WG SERIES PAINTBALL MARKER!
• Never aim or shoot this paintball marker towards anybody who is not wearing protective goggles
or headgear specifically designed for paintball
• During game play, follow referee’s instructions and all field safety rules. Avoid shooting at another
player’s head, neck or groin area
• Play paintball only where the rules of safety for paintball are followed
• All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust the marker to shoot paintballs at a
velocity this is 300feet per second (fps) or less and that does not exceed the velocity limit set by
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the Paintball Park or field where the marker is in use. Chronograph the marker at regular
intervals during the day, as well as any time the power source is refilled or changed, any time the
barrel or any part of the power system is changed, and upon request of any player or game
official
• This paintball marker operates using compressed gas or air at specified pressure ranges. Follow
safety procedures when handling compressed gas or air. All filling of compressed gas or air
cylinders must be done by qualified persons
• Follow the rules of safe marker handling: keep finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. Keep
muzzle pointed in a safe direction. In addition, firmly insert a barrel plug into the muzzle and push
the mechanical or electronic safety to “ON” or “SAFE” when the marker is not in use and when in
any non-shooting area
• Never shoot at domestic animals or wildlife
• Never mark objects outside the confines of the game or authorized shooting areas
• Never look down the barrel of a marker
• Before disassembly, storage, or transport of this marker, remove ALL paintballs from the
marker, barrel, and loader: remove power source: and remove all gas or air from the power
system. Insert a barrel plug and put the safety “ON”
• Carry your marker in a case or sturdy bag when transporting it in public
• Safely and securely store marker to prevent access to it by unauthorized persons or minors.
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Operating Instructions
WARNING
Every person within range of this paintball marker must
wear protective goggles and headgear specifically
designed for paintball.
1. Before continuing with these instructions please refer to the section in
Chapter 2 on maintenance and lubrication (pg 16). Your marker should
first be properly cleaned internally & lubricated prior to firing to avoid
unnecessar y wear or damage on the internals. After completing that
task, return to this section and continue with step 2 if you have the
WG65E (which comes standard with electronic trigger). If you have a
WG65 skip to instruction point 5 and continue.
2. Use the
supplied hexwrench tools to
unscrew the
two screws on
the trigger
frame on the
left side of the
gun – (the side
with the pressure gauge) and remove the trigger frame cover.
3. Use a rechargeable 9.6v battery to power the trigger frame. Insert the
battery into the frame, and ensure that no wires are loose, pinched or
unsecured before replacing the frame cover.
4. Turn the trigger frame ON, by pressing the mode button at the back of
the trigger frame one time - the green LED should light up. This
signifies that the marker is in SEMI shot mode. Pressing the MODE
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button again will put the marker in 3-BURST mode. Pressing MODE one
more time will put the marker in FULL AUTO mode. To turn off the
trigger frame, press and hold the MODE button for a few seconds until
ALL LEDs are off.
5. Make sure the safe switch is in the SAFE position. On the WG65E push
the switch to the right to turn safe ON, or the left to put marker in
active firing mode. On the WG Semi, press the button on the trigger
frame to the right for SAFE ON, and to the LEFT (red ring should be
visible on the button) for SAFE OFF.
6. Attach threaded barrel firmly to marker.
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7. At this time do not attach power source or loader, and do not load any
paintballs into the marker.
8. Insert barrel plug firmly into the barrel.
9. Pull the cocking handle (left side as illustated) straight back until the
cocking mechanism locks back in the cocked position
10. Turn the safety switch to the
FIRE position and then squeeze the trigger with an even pressure. The
cocking knob should snap forward into the un-cocked position. You
have just dry-fired your Armotech marker. Do this a few times until you
are comfortable with this operation and the feel of the marker when
cocking, and firing it.
11. Using the supplied hex-wrench make certain to properly tighten all
screws on your marker. These include the trigger frame, the secure
positioning screws on the powerfeed, and the lug inside the cocking
knob. Do not overtighten and take care not to strip ANY of these
screws. Tighten the screw holding the cocking knob– DO NOT TIGHTEN
THIS ALL THE WAY DOWN – IT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SPRING.
12. Attach the loader or hopper to the powerfeed via the supplied elbow .
Some loaders may require their feed-necks to be sandpapered in order
for them to fit properly in to the elbow or powerfeed of the marker. Do
not overtighten the screws on the elbow as you can crack it (its plastic)
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Compressed Air/Gas
WARNING
The power system contains compressed gas or air
when pressurized. Never disassemble the marker until
removing ALL the gas or air from the power system.
Always keep hands away from escaping CO2 gas. It
can cause frostbite if allowed to come in contact with
skin.
• Before attaching any air or gas power source, read and understand this
section of the owner’s manual. Follow safety rules for handling
compressed air/gas. If any leaks occur in the power system, refer to
troubleshooting section or Armotech support. Use only cylinders for
compressed gas or air that comply with all applicable laws and
regulations, including but not limited to those of the US dept of
transportation, OSHA, Compressed Gas Association and/or American
Society for Testing and Materials.
• VERTICAL AIR: The power source is attached by screwing the threads of
the tank or power source adapter into the threaded ASA in front of the
trigger frame – you can screw it into the 90 degree adaptor, or remove
that and screw into the vertical ASA directly.
• When cocking the pressurized marker do not release the cocking knob
until after the cocking mechanism has locked back into the cocked
position. The marker is now ready to fire.
• Test for function – now that the power source is loaded and the marker
cocked, turn the trigger frame ON (for electronic triggers), and flip the
safety switch to the FIRE position and squeeze the trigger. The marker
should shoot air, and the cocking knob should cycle back to the cocked
position ready to fire again. Repeat this several times to get used to
the action of the marker. You have now fired your marker WITH loaded
power source.
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The ARMOTECH paintball marker may be powered by CO2, regulated
compressed air (HPA), or regulated nitrogen. From the source of gas or air
through the entire power system, there are varying pressures that are applied
to the marker and the components of the power system.
The marker requires a minimum of 450psi for proper operation – if you are
using CO2 please refer to the manufacturer’s information to learn how to
adjust, control and properly maintain your input pressure. The WG marker
does not have an inline regulator system.
If you are using HPA please ensure that the HPA bottle regulator output is at
least 550 PSI.
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SAFETY RULES FOR HANDLING COMPRESSED
AIR OR GAS MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES!
OPERATING PRESSURES AND INPUT PRESSURE
• Operating pressure range 450 p.s.i. to 1150 p.s.i. (Although some
markers have been known to operate at pressures as low as 330 p.s.i.
or pressures over 1200 p.s.i. it is recommended that the specified
operating pressure of the Armotech marker be used in order to avoid
problems.)
• Never exceed recommended pressures, as this may be dangerous to
you and damaging to the marker.
• Do not leave a pressurized marker or cylinder in direct sunlight or
exposed heat source. Increased temperatures will increase the internal
pressure of the compressed gas or air and could cause problems.
VALVE CYLINDER CONNECTION
• The Valve on a cylinder is to remain screwed into the cylinder. Should it
loosen, the cylinder may detach from the valve with an extremely
dangerous force.
• Every time a cylinder is fill ed, the connection between the valve and
cylinder must be inspected. If any looseness or leak is detected
between the valve and the cylinder, do not fill. Drain the cylinder and
have it inspected by qualified persons.
• During filling if any looseness or leak is detected between the valve
and the cylinder, filling should be stopped and the cylinder should
immediately be drained to avoid problems.
FILLING COMPRESSED AIR/GAS
• An overfill of any compressed air or gas cylinder can cause the safety
burst disk on the cylinder to rupture. A cylinder may rupture with
excessive force. Use properly rated disk only for the burst disk.
• A scale must be used for ALL CO2 fills to prevent an overfill. A pressure
gauge must be used for all compressed gas or air fills to prevent
overfills.
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• Many cylinders are required to have US Department of Transportation
hydrostatic tests done at periodic intervals. This interval varies
depending on the cylinder type. The date of the cylinder’s initial or last
testing appears on the cylinder. Out of date cylinders should not be
used.
• Installing the Gas/Air Power Source
o Make sure the BARREL PLUG is placed in the barrel
o Put the trigger frame on SAFE
o Screw the compressed air/gas source into the ASA Adapter
o Tighten until you feel a solid stop
o Turn the gas/air on if it has an on/off valve, otherwise it should
be active and ready to go.
o Do not store the marker with power source installed and full
• Removing the Gas/Air Power Source
o Always remove power source before performing disassembly of
marker
o Unload all paint from the marker and detach the hopper/loader
o Put the trigger frame on SAFE, (or turn trigger frame OFF if it’s
the electronic version)
o If the power source has an on/off valve– shut it OFF. Otherwise
point the marker in a safe position and slowly unscrew the
power source.
o You will hear some compressed gas/air escaping via a bleed-
hole while unscrewing the power source. If you prefer you can
fire the marker to release ANY pressure in the system, while
continuing to unscrew the power source.
o If the unscrewing is difficult the system still has too much
pressure in it – check to make sure the power source is OFF (if
it has an on/off valve), or to ensure it is completely discharged
before continuing. CO2 can cause damage to O-rings. These
need to be inspected regularly to avoid leaks.
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