Barnett Crossbows QUAD AVI User Manual

Congratulations, you are the proud owner of

the nest Production crossbow in the world!

Please follow all safety, assembly and trouble shooting

instructions contained in this manual. It is extremely important

to read and follow the instructions before attempting to use your crossbow. Serious injuries to yourself or others, damage to your crossbow, or poor performance from your crossbow could

result from failure to thoroughly read and understand these

instructions. If any part of this manual is unclear to you, contact

the Sales Department at 800-237-4507. After assembly of your

crossbow, please keep your manual for future reference.

For the Quad AVi, Barnett highly recommends using a 22”

Carbon or Aluminum arrow with half moon nock weighing

at least 450 total grains including a 125-grain practice tip

or broadhead. Depending on your state regulations, we

recommend using mechanical broadheads, which result in a

more consistent ight pattern.

Manual Contents

Specications 3 Parts Checklist 3 Safety Guidelines 4 Crossbow Breakdown 5 Parts Picture 5 Assembly 6-8 Crossbow Operation 8-11 Troubleshooting 12-13 Care and Maintenance 14 Warranty 16 Warranty Registration Back Cover

Specications

Feet per Second 345 Power Stroke 15.5” Draw Weight 150 lbs Physical Weight 7 lbs Width 26.75” Length 37” String Length 39 5/8” Number of Strands 22 String Stock Number 16012

Before beginning to assemble your crossbow, take a moment to

organize these parts and ensure you have everything you need.

If you are missing any of the below parts, contact the Barnett

Sales Department at 1-800-237-4507.

Parts List

1* Front Sight Bracket 2* Sight Pins 2* Front Sight Bracket Screws 1* Rear Peep Sight

2 Button Head Screws, Acorn Nuts 1 Lock Washers & ½” Diameter for Foot stirrup 1 Socket Cap Screw for Prod Housing 1 Lock Washer for Prod Housing 1 ea Hex Keys: ¼, 3/16, 5/32 & 2mm 1 Lubewax

* ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED WHEN BOW IS

PURCHASED AS A PACKAGE WITH SCOPE.

Safety Guidelines

Barnett Quad AVi crossbows are equipped with an automatic safety, which engages every time the crossbow is cocked. The safety must be released before each shot. This, as with any other mechanical device, does not guarantee total safety, as no safety device is a substitute for common sense and safe handling. The crossbow trigger is only to be pulled when the safety is in “re” position and NEVER when it is in the “safe” position or anywhere between “safe” and “re.” Do not attempt to alter or modify the safety or the trigger mechanism. When the trigger is pulled before the safety is released, the safety may not release. To correct this, push the trigger pull forward, then release the safety catch.

The following rules should be followed at all times:

EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING A CROSSBOW. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

• Always keep your ngers below the ight track and out of the path of cables and strings when ring the crossbow.

• Never dry-re the crossbow (shooting without an arrow or too light of an arrow). Dry ring will void the warranty and can result in damage to the limb assembly and possibly cause personal injury.

• Never re the crossbow until you are sure of your target.

• Always use an adequate target and backstop when target shooting.

• Always use suitable crossbow arrows, such as Barnett’s 22” Carbon Arrows with half moon nocks made by BARNETT for the Quad AVi. Arrows of improper stiness or mass weight may damage the limb and cable assembly, voiding the warranty and possibly cause personal injury.

• Always inspect the crossbow and arrows before ring. Bent or damaged arrows are not safe to re and should be discarded or repaired.

Crossbow Breakdown

1. Stock

2. Cheek Piece

3. Cam

4. Limbs

5. Quiver (Not included if bow only is purchased)

6. Arrows (Not included if bow only is purchased)

7. 4 X 32 Scope (Not included if bow only or kit is purchased)

8. Scope Mount

9. String

10. Cables

11. Front Sight Assembly (Not Shown. Not included if bow

package with scope is purchased)

12. AVi Limb Retainer, Bezel, and Limb Bolt

13. Foot Stirrup

14. Rear Peep Sight (Not Shown. Not included if bow package

with scope is purchased)

Assembly Guide

Attaching Prod Housing to Stock

• Place the string on top of the ight track while sliding cables in the long U-shaped channel. See Figure 1

• Push bow limb assembly gently until it engages with stock.

• Secure the bow limb assembly with the 5/16-18 X 2-1/4” socket cap head bolt and lock washer. Tighten with ¼” hex key. See

Figure 2

Fig 1 Fig 2

Attaching Foot Stirrup Assembly

• Align the rst hole on the foot stirrup over the rst hole on the prod housing. Insert the ¼-20 Button Head Cap Screw through the foot stirrup and prod housing. Attach lock washer and acorn nut.

• Insert the second ¼-20 Button Head Cap Screw through the third hole of the foot stirrup and through one of two ½” diameter nylon washer, then through the second hole of the prod housing, through the second ½” nylon washer. Attach lock washer and acorn nut. Tighten with 5/32” hex key. See Figure 3

**Please note: Front sight

is not included when a crossbow package with scope is purchased.

Fig 3

Mounting the Front Sight

Fig 4

• Align the holes of the front sight bracket with the holes on the prod housing and attach rmly using the screws and washers given in the hardware kit. See

Figure 4

• Insert the rst sight pin through the bracket with the slotted screw ush inside the bracket and tighten down the barrel and washer on the outside of the bracket. Install the second pin in the same manner facing rst pin. See Figure 5

**Please note: Peep sight is not

included when a crossbow package with scope is purchased.

Fig 5

Mounting the Rear Peep Sight

• Slide the rear peep sight onto the attached dovetail with setscrew facing the front of the bow.

• Tighten setscrew when the peep is in the proper eye relief position with the hex key provided. See Figure 6

Fig 6

Installing an Optional Scope

• The recommended crossbow scope is a Barnett 4x32 mm ve-reticle scope, which includes 1” rings to t a 3/8” dovetail mount.

• Remove peep sight from the scope rail.

• Position your scope by moving it forward or backward until the proper eye relief is found. This is typically three to four inches from your eye to the eyepiece when you are holding the crossbow in a shooting position.

• After the scope is installed you may remove the front sight bracket and pins.

Important: Be sure to tighten scope mount rings before

shooting crossbow.

Crossbow Operation

Cocking Your Crossbow

• Be sure to apply Barnett lubewax to the center string serving, cables and the ight track area from the string to the trigger area.

• Place the foot stirrup on the ground with one foot in the stirrup and the stock resting against your mid section. See

Figure 7

• Place both hands on the string at each side of the crossbow body no more than ½ inch from crossbow body.

• Using even pressure pull the string back until it locks into the trigger mechanism with an audible “click”. Be sure to apply downward pressure against ight track.

Fig 7

• Slowly release hand pressure on the string until you are sure it is locked securely into the trigger mechanism. The crossbow is now cocked with the safety on. Make sure that the string is seated at the bottom of the tumbler. The tumbler is the part of the trigger that the string is resting on when cocked. If it is resting at the top of the tumbler, use both thumbs and gently push string down until it is seated at the bottom of the tumbler to ensure proper arrow ight.

Note: The serving on the string has had a line on each side of the ight surface marked at the factory. After cocking the crossbow make sure that the marks on the string are showing equally on each side of the trigger mechanism. Unevenly cocked crossbows will have erratic arrow ight. When restringing your crossbow mark the serving of the string, on each side of the ight track at rest, where the string leaves the ight surface (track) and apply Barnett Lubewax to the string serving and track surface.

Arrow Retainer

When loaded, the arrow should lie “at” in the ight groove. The arrow retaining spring should not be twisted to the left or right and should exert only enough pressure on the rear of the arrow to hold it in place. It should not lift the front of the arrow o the ight groove. At this point, the arrow should be lying directly parallel with the ight groove. We recommend the use of Barnett arrows manufactured specically for your Barnett crossbow.

Loading your Crossbow

• Place the arrow forward under the front sight bracket and lay the arrow on the ight surface. When using arrows with half moon nocks, be sure that the odd colored etch is placed in the ight groove and that the concaved nock is parallel to the string.

• Slide the arrow back under the arrow retaining spring and fully into the trigger mechanism. Note: The arrow retaining spring

should only exert enough pressure to hold the arrow in place without lifting it from its position on the ight surface.

This will prevent your hands from being struck by the string as it travels forward. The velocity of the string hitting your ngers will cause severe injury.

Firing your Crossbow

To re the arrow from your crossbow:

• Point the crossbow in a safe direction.

• Slide the safety forward to the o position. The crossbow

will now re when the trigger is pulled. The safety MUST be disengaged in this manner prior to every shot.

BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS BELOW THE STOCK FORE END (FLIGHT TRACK) WHILE SHOOTING. Note photos below.

Unloading your Crossbow

By far, the easiest way to un-cock a cocked crossbow is to re an arrow into a target or into the ground away from debris, loose rocks or other people.

Sighting-In the Crossbow

Using the rear peep sight and front sight pins:

• Place the rst sight pin near the top of the front sight bracket.

• Shooting at a target from 10 yards, aim for the bulls eye. If the rst shot is above the bulls eye, move the pin up (or down if the shot is below the bulls eye).

• If the rst shot is to the left of the bulls eye, screw the pin to the left (or right if the shot is to the right).

TIP: Move the pin in the direction of the error, follow the arrow. Continue in this manner until you have three consecutive shots into the bulls eye. Repeat this procedure with the other pin,starting near the bottom of the sight bracket. It is recommended that the bottom pin be sighted in to the 30 to 35 yard range.

Arrow Selection and Proper Flight

Due to the unique design of your Barnett crossbow, it is imperative that only specied arrows are used. These arrows are correctly weighted to absorb the high energy generated by the compound design. Lighter arrows simulate a “dryre” condition and will result in damage to the crossbow VOIDING the warranty. Barnett’s 22” Carbon arrows are correctly “spined”.

DRY FIRING WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

• Use Barnett’s 22” Carbon arrows with straight, oset or helical etches with Half Moon Nock.

• Recommended xed blade broadheads can be any three blade low prole broadhead with a cutting diameter no larger than 1-3/16”.

• When using xed blade broadheads, the blades must be aligned with the etches of the arrow. This can be done by placing a rubber o-ring between the broadhead and the arrow front insert.

• Mechanical broadheads that simulate the ight of a eld point may be used where legal.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Because of the power of the Quad AVi and the inconsistent properties of wooden shafts, which have a tendency to warp, vary in spine stiness, density, moisture absorption, all of which result in inaccuracy. Barnett Outdoors does not recommend their use under any circumstance. Possible injury could result from shaft breakage, etc., we accept no responsibility or liability arising from the use of wooded shaft arrows.

Troubleshooting

Erratic Arrow Flight-possibly the greatest variable in accuracy are the arrows. These dier greatly and have totally dierent ight characteristics. Generally speaking, target arrows are more accurate than hunting arrows. Because of the surface area of the xed bladed broadheads used in hunting there is a tendency for the arrow to “plane”. To help overcome this we suggest that practice be made well in advance of the hunting season with the type of arrows you will be using to achieve consistent groupings. Consider the following when selecting arrows; heavy, sti spined arrows with etching hold more energy for humane harvesting a reasonable ranges (15-35 yards). Lighter arrows are much faster however hold less energy.

• If the string has been changed was it a Barnett string?

• Are the arrows straight and etches (vanes) in good condition?

• Does the arrow lie at (true) on the ight groove? Is the arrow retainer to tight or twisted? (Adjust arrow retainer with a pair of needle nose pliers – USE CAUTION)

• Does the arrow slide smoothly and evenly into the trigger mechanism?

• When cocking your crossbow, are you pulling equally on each side on each side of the string? (Mark your new strings on each side of the ight track as stated earlier) After cocking the crossbow, make sure the marks are showing evenly on each side of the trigger mechanism.

• When cocking your crossbow make a conscious eort to hold the string on the ight track so as not to lift over the arrowretainer.

• Are you putting one etching down in the ight groove?

• When using broadheads, line up the blades with the etches on the arrow (using o-ring).

• Have you checked the tiller to see if any adjustments should be made? Tiller is the measurement between the base of the limb and the bowstring. The tiller measurement tells you if both limbs are equally stressed. Your bow is in proper tiller when this measurement is the same for both limbs. Uneven tiller will cause erratic arrow ight. All crossbows are accurately tillered at the factory prior to shipping. To adjust the tiller, use an allen wrench and measuring tape as shown in the illustration.

See Figure 8.

String Fraying

• Are you using Barnett lubewax on the center string serving and ight track every 5-10 shots and on the cables when needed?

• Keep the trigger mechanism and ight surface free of obstruction.

• Check for metal burrs on the ight track and arrow end caps.

Limbs Weak or Losing Power

• Has the crossbow been dry red? (could cause limb to crack).

• Inspect the limbs for splits or cracks.

• Are you using Barnett string (the proper length)?

Fig 8

Care and Maintenance

Care of String

The owners kit contains a tube of lube wax that should be applied to the center serving and ight track every 5 – 10 shots. Lube wax should also be applied anywhere the cables make contact with the Teon tape or ight track every 20 – 30 shots. To extend the life of your cables it is important to apply ARCHERY STRING WAX to all areas of the cables and string every 30 - 50 shots or when white fuzz begins to appear. If the crossbow has been exposed to excessive moisture you may need to apply wax sooner.

Care of AVi Limbs

AVi is an Anti Vibration Isolation process that encapsulates standard bow limbs. If scratches or minor cuts appear in the limb caused by contact from outside objects, the bow limb is not aected and should not be returned for warranty. Use caution when placing in a bow press or when around sharp objects to avoid damage to the covering itself. Note: It is normal for AVi limb material to displace around the Limb/Prod Area.

PRIOR TO EVERY SHOOTING SESSION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A COMPLETE CHECK OF CABLES, WHEELS, SCREWS AND ARROWS BE MADE.

• Always store your crossbow in a safe, dry place.

• Do not expose your crossbow to extreme heat, such as closed, hot vehicles or near heat sources.

• Inspect cables and strings for signs of wear. An authorized service center or the factory should replace Cables showing wear immediately.

• Periodically put a few drops of quality lightweight machine oil in the trigger mechanism.

• Periodically lubricate the eccentric wheel axels with lightweight machine oil.

• Keep the ight track and the string serving waxed, reducing friction.

• Your prod can be left strung indenitely although we do not recommend that the bow be left in the cocked position for periods longer than four hours.

With reasonable care of your equipment and diligent practice, your crossbow will remain an accurate, highly ecient hunting weapon.

Warranty Information

The stock, trigger mechanism and limbs are covered under a limited one-year warranty. The AVi limbs are not covered for cosmetic wear and tear. Our liability extends to parts and labor.

Not covered are: strings, cables, arrows, transportation of product to our Service Center; damage caused by abuse, modication or failure to perform normal maintenance; or any other expense, consequential damages, coincidental damages, or incidental expenses including damage to property or person. There are no other warranties expressed or implied. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

Warranty Registration Card must be mailed within 10 days of purchase to validate the warranty.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Please call for a return authorization

number prior to sending the unit and write the RA# on the outside of the package. Return the unit to an authorized Service Center or directly to the factory. For a listing of authorized service centers please call the factory at the toll free number listed below. Attach to the product your name, address, telephone number and a letter describing the problem. Carefully package and return product prepaid.

For further inquiries contact the Sales Dept through the toll free number: 1-800-237-4507.

How to reach us:

Barnett Outdoors, L.L.C., PO Box 934, Odessa, FL, 33556 Phone 813-920-2241 - Fax 813-920-5400 E-mail service@barnettcrossbows.com

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