Armotech Zeus User Manual

ARMOTECH ZEUS 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 regulati ons. 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.

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ARMOTECH MARS EVO OWNER’S MANUAL, Compiled for ARMOTECH International, by John L.R. Dovale, Dangerous Enterprises

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1

Paintball Safety Rules 1
Trigger Safe Switch 2

Operating Instructions 3

Compressed Air/Gas 5
CO2 Safety 8
Velocity Adjustment 10

CHAPTER 2

ZEUS Series Marker
Specifications 12
Parts & Diagram 13
Parts & Diagram G2 15
Maintenance &
Lubrication 17
Cupseal Maint. 21
G2 Barrel Swap 25

CHAPTER 3

Troubleshooting 26
Tips, Hints ‘n Tricks
(from our forum)
Warranty Info. 30

This owner’s manual is provided
with several models of the ZEUS
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.

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ARMOTECH MARS EVO OWNER’S MANUAL, Compiled for ARMOTECH International, by John L.R. Dovale, Dangerous Enterprises

ARMOTECH – THE PERFECT MARKER…THE PERFECT GAME

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 MARS SERIES PAINTBALL MARKER!

• Never aim or shoot this paintball marker towards anybody who is not wearing
protective goggles or headgear specifically designed for paintball

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• 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 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.

MARKER SAFETY SWITCH (ON TRIGGER FRAME)

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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 unnecessary wear or damage on the internals. After
completing that task, return to this section and continue with step 2.

2. Make sure the safe switch is in the SAFE position. Press the button
on the tr igger frame to the right for SAFE ON, and to the LEFT (red
ring should be visible on the button) for SAFE OFF.

3. At this time do not attach power source, clip/hopper adapter, and do
not load any paintballs into the marker.

4. Insert barrel plug firmly into the barrel.

5. Pull the cocking handle (back of marker body as illustrated) straight
back until the cocking mechanism locks back in the cocked position

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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.

6. Using the supplied hex-wrench make certain to properly tighten all
screws on your marker. These include the trigger frame and bottom
line if you have outfitted your ZEUS with that upgrade module. Do not
overtighten and take care not to strip ANY of these screws.

7. Attach the ammo/ball clip to the top of the marker. Depending on
how your clips are configured they may insert differently. The
ARMOTECH clips insert by sliding the front section of the clip into the
milled groove at the top -front section of the receiver body. Apply a
slight forward pressure and snap the rear section of the clip into
place (see illustration below).

8. If your clip inserts from the rear, simply repeat the process but this
time insert the clip into the rear groove at the top of the receiver
body, while pulling the other retainer clip back slightly with your
fingers so it snaps into position

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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.

• CO2 CARTRIDGE: Small 12gr. CO2 cartridges are inserted into the

front of the marker body, just below the barrel and secured into place
with a retainer cap. As the cap is tightened, it presses the CO2
cartridge against a specialized activation pin – which punctures the
cartridge head, and starts the flow of CO2 into the marker. The CO2
cartridge delivers approximately 22 shots.

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• BOTTOM LINE: The power source is attached by screwing the threads

of the tank or power source adapter into the threaded bottom line
ASA at the base of the grip or on the drop forward. THE ARMOTECH
ZEUS BOTTOM LINE KIT IS REQUIRED! There is a model for CO2 and
one for HPA that can be added to the marker depending on your
power source preference.

•

• 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, 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 recoil action of the
marker. You have now fired your marker WITH loaded power source.

The ARMOTECH paintball marker may be powered by CO2, regulated
compressed air (HPA), or regulated nitrogen. From the source of gas or air

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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 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 900 p.s.i. (Although some

markers have been known to operate at pressures as low as 330
p.s.i. or pressures over 1100 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.

NOTES FOR BOTTOM LINE ADAPTED ZEUS PISTOL MARKERS ONLY!
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 filled, 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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