Bob Long Marq User Manual

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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

History (theory of operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Ammunition Aspects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Gas Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Anti-Chop Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Board Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Mode Selection & Competition Modes

(

All Leagues

)

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Competition Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Assembly & Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Trigger Frame Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Regulator Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Body Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Assembly Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

O-ring Specifications/Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Screw Specifications/Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Complete Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the MARQ Series Paintball Marker. The MARQ represents the latest
in Paintball Marker technology at an affordable price. Before operating your MARQ, Please read the
entire Manual thoroughly.

!WARNING!

This Paintball Marker is not a toy. Misuse or mishandling can result in serious injury or death. Every person
within range of a loaded Paintball Marker must wear eye protection specifically designed for Paintball.
Recommended at least 18 years of age to purchase, 14 years old to use with adult supervision or 10 years old
to use on Paintball fields meeting ASTM standards F1777-97. Be sure to read the entire instruction manual
before operating your MARQ.

SAFETY

Please follow all local, state, and federal laws concerning the operation and use of Paintball Markers.
By purchasing this Paintball Marker “YOU” assume all liability. B.L.A.S.T. assumes no liability for injury
or death due to misuse or mishandling of this Marker.

CAUTION

Never point a Paintball Marker at anyone not wearing Paintball-Approved goggles. Even at the lowest

possible operating velocity, a Paintball will cause serious injury should it hit someone in the eye area.

Never under any circumstances look down the barrel of your Marker. Even if wearing Paintball approved

goggles, you should Never look down the barrel of any Paintball Marker.

Before performing any maintenance on the Marker, ensure air source is disconnected and Marker has been
degassed. Always ensure Marker is OFF whenever Marker is not operational.

Always insert barrel plug in barrel when Marker is not operational. Remove barrel plug only in designated
operational areas.

Only play at commercial playing fields that have a chronograph, referees, and clearly marked safe areas.
Chronograph your Marker before each game to ensure Marker is operating at a safe velocity. Safe velocity
is considered to be 280 feet per second (fps).

INTRODUCTION

The MARQ Series Paintball Marker is controlled via the single-button rubber on/off membrane located on the rear
of the Trigger Frame. All of the functions of the MARQ can be easily accessed and changed via the dip switch
panel located on the front side of the board.

Getting Started

To power up your MARQ, Press the ON/OFF button. To turn off your MARQ, press and hold ON/OFF button for
approximately 1 second until the LED turns Red and release. A detailed description of each function and how
to adjust them can be found in the Board Operation section.

Note

:

The Factory Board IS NOT Programmable via the trigger.

Trigger Adjustment

The trigger is adjustable using the two screws within the trigger. The upper screw controls the trigger’s travel
length while the bottom screw adjusts the micro-switch activation point .

Barrel

The MARQ comes standard with a one piece, .689 Bore, 12-inch Assassin barrel. Barrel threads for the
MARQ are Auto-cocker type.

*

Weight of Marker without 12” Assassin Barrel is 1lbs., 13oz.

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!WARNING!

Always ensure Marker is not shooting at a dangerous velocity. Ensure all participants are wearing the proper Paintball
safety equipment. You will be held liable if someone is hurt by a Paintball fired from your Marker regardless of fault.

Warranty

B.L.A.S.T. warrantees the MARQ Series Marker against damages in Manufacturing Defects only. Electrical
components are warranted for a period of 90 days. Solenoids are not warranted. When utilizing aftermarket
Drop-Forwards and/or aftermarket grips, ensure attachment bolts DO NOT protrude into internal grip
assembly. Failure to do so may damage the internals and will result in void of warranty. Use of Teflon
tape will void warranty. Aftermarket anodizing will result in void of warranty.

For questions concerning your MARQ manual please call [phone].

Operation

The MARQ Series Marker is a solenoid controlled, enclosed, inline open-bolt design. The bolt is directly
affixed onto a dual pressurized machined slider that is controlled by the solenoid (An electronic 4-way
valve control). The back of the chamber is pressurized to move the bolt forward while simultaneously striking
(opening) the poppet valve, while the front of the chamber is pressurized to move the bolt backward. This
allows for very low cycling pressure, as well as much less cocking recoil.

General Description

The MARQ is a low pressure operating, enclosed, inline, open bolt, electronic Marker, featuring microchip
managed solenoid control, anti-chop eyes* (ACE), dedicated low and high pressure regulators attached to a
sculpted body. The bolt is directly affixed to a dual pressurized sliding ram. This ram is held within
the inline firing mechanism/chamber within the body. The low pressure regulator supplies air to the
front barb of the solenoid. Upon activation, the solenoid redirects alternating pressure through the rear of
the body, from the chamber in front of the ram to the chamber behind the ram. The forward shifting ram will
then strike the poppet, opening the main valve which releases high pressure regulated air through the front
of the volume chamber and through the bolt which pushes the paintball into the breech while simultaneously
sending the charge of air to propel the projectile (paintball)to its target.

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Specifications

Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARQ Series

Caliber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electro-Pneumatic

Air Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compressed Air/Nitrogen

Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-Volt Battery

Cycle Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unlimited Semi Mode

Effective Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150+ feet

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 pounds, 1 ounces

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12” barrel)18.25 inches

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.75 inches

OPERATION-GAS CONFIGURATIONS

Preset and Adjustable Tanks

A Compressed Air System also known as a Nitrogen Air System is the recommended propellant air source for
operating the MARQ. If you are using an Adjustable Tank, the output should be set between 400 & 500 PSI.
Ideally, Preset Tanks should be low pressure or 400 PSI output. However, a high pressure system is acceptable.

Co2

Co2 IS NOT the recommended propellant for the MARQ. You should only use a Compressed Air System to
operate your MARQ. When attaching air system hose fittings to your Marker, DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE.
Use a thread sealant such as Loctite 545 instead.

GETTING STARTED

Maintenance for the MARQ is very simple.

The Bolt should be lubricated sparingly with Paintball Gun Oil. Lubricating once a day or when dirty will eliminate
bolt drag.

The Ram or “Hammer” should be lubricated every 5000 shots with DOW 55. First degas your Marker. Next,
remove the Firing Engine Assembly Retaining Screw and remove the entire Assembly through rear of Marker body.
Remove the Ram Cap by removing the 3 Set Screws and separate from rest of assembly. Then unscrew Bolt from
Bolt/Ram shaft using a 1/4” socket driver while securely holding the Bolt and slide out. Next, lubricate the
Poppet O-rings. This should be done every 15,000 shots. The Poppet located within the MARQ’s Firing Engine
and is accessed by separating the two Firing Engine Halves. Simply remove the Poppet and lubricate the 2 outer
O-rings.

Don’t forget to lubricate the internal O-ring located within the base of the Poppet Shaft.

Clean

inside of Poppet and Ram Chamber with Q-tips, lubricate O-rings with DOW 55 and reassemble. Be sure to use

Loctite when re-installing Bolt onto Bolt/Ram Shaft and DO NOT over tighten as this may damage the Bolt. Be
sure to lubricate the Firing Engine Assembly O-rings before re-inserting into Marker body.

The Final O-rings that need to be lubricated are The Low Pressure Regulator Piston and High-Pressure Regulator
Piston O-rings. These O-rings should be greased every 10,000 shots. These are accessed by opening the Regulators.
Simply wipe clean and lubricate with DOW 55. Performing this simple maintenance will increase the life of
the O-rings and keep the Marker performing at the highest level possible.

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INTRODUCTION[continued]

REGULATORS

Included with the MARQ are 2 High-Flow Regulators. Both regulators use a standard 1/8 inch hex key for adjustment.
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase pressure and counter

-

clockwise to decrease pressure.

Low Pressure Regulator

The low pressure regulator is mounted towards the front of the Marker on the underside of the Marker
body. It controls the cycling pressure of the Marker. The pressure should be set between 75 to 80 PSI.

Never exceed 100psi as overpressurization can damage the solenoid. The low pressure regulator is

not used for velocity adjustments but for cycling pressures only.

High Pressure Regulator

The high pressure regulator (also called the Torpedo or inline regulator) is the vertical regulator that screws
into the bottom of the Marker body. All velocity adjustments are done with the Torpedo regulator. Typically,
pressures vary from 200 to 280 PSI depending on chronograph speed.

AMMUNITION ASPECTS

Hopper

The MARQ requires a high feed rate of paintballs to make full use of its features. To satisfy this need,
the use of a high-end motorized loader is recommended.

Paint

Using top grade paint ensures the utmost in performance and accuracy.

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ELECTRONICS

Battery Information

The MARQ uses a standard 9v battery. To change the battery, remove the Left Rubber Grip Panel. You’ll
notice the battery fits into the bottom of the Trigger Frame. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery.

CAUTION!

At this time you’ll want to verify that no screws are protruding through the bottom of the grip and into
the interior components. Failure to do so may result in damage to the battery and/or Circuit Board.

Anti-Chop Eyes

*

The MARQ incorporates a break beam Anti-Chop Eye system, commonly referred to as the ACE system.
The ACE system consists of a set of sensors mounted near the bottom of the breech to restrict firing until
a paintball is completely loaded into the breech. Always operate the MARQ with the eyes ON. Failure to
do so will more than likely result in broken paintballs in the breech. The Transmitter Eye is located on
the right side of the Marker and has a 2-Wire Harness. The Receiver Eye is located on the left side of the
Marker and has a 4-Wire Harness. Both Eyes run onto a single wiring harness that connects directly to
the board. Always inspect ACE System wiring and harness upon removal to ensure there is no damage
present. If there is damage to either the wiring and/or harness, the Eyes and/or harness should be replaced
to ensure the ACE system does not fail during operation.

* The MARQ was designed to incorporate the first ever

Smart 4-Eye

Anti-Chop Eye System. This system
was developed by Bob Long to make the Marker-to-Loader interface more seamless than ever thought
possible. The first set of eyes is positioned at the base of the feedneck while the second set is positioned
directly below, at the bottom of the breech. This

Smart System

times the loader’s feedrate in order to precisely
calculate when a paintball will be fully seated in the breech. This eliminates the Ball-In-Place Delay normally
implemented in the standard 2-Eye Systems and accelerates firing speeds. This System is an upgrade
and can be purchased through B.L.A.S.T. Simply call [phone] to order.

Powering up

1. To power up your MARQ, press the ON/OFF button.

2. To turn off your MARQ, press and hold the ON/OFF button for approximately 1 second until the LED turns

Red and release. Your MARQ is now OFF.

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board settings

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CYCLE DELAY

[1]

ON-Fine Tuning

Cycle Delay

Active

OFF-Fine Tuning

Cycle Delay

Inactive

DEBOUNCE

[2]

ON-Max Setting

OFF-Min setting

FIRING CAP

†

[3]

ON-15bps Cap

Enabled

(all firing modes)

OFF-15bps Cap

Disabled

(all firing modes)

DWELL

[6]

OFF-Dwell 8

ON-Dwell 10

FIRING MODES

[4] [5]

OFF -OFF Semi Auto

OFF -ON 3-Shot Burst*

ON-OFF Ramp*

ON-ON Full Auto*

FACTORY BOARD SETTINGS

Standard Factory Board Dip

-

Switch Settings are as follows

:

Settings highlighted in Yellow indicate the Factory Default Setting.†While in CAPPED Mode the Marker will be limited

to a 15bps limit. While UNCAPPED the Marker will operate at an unlimited rate of fire.

*

All firing modes other than

Semi-Automatic will become active after 3 rapid trigger pulls.

Dual-Eye equipped Quad-Eye equipped

No Paintball in Chamber No Paintball in Chamber

Paintball in Chamber Paintball in Chamber

Eye Malfunction* Top Eye Malfunction

Low Battery* Bottom Eye Malfunction

*

These indicators are the same for both Eye Systems

.

Eye Malfunction* Low Battery*

Light Emitting Diode

[

LED

]

The MARQ Series Marker features a Multi-Color LED that indicates the operational Status of the Marker. Once
powered up, the LED on the rear of the Trigger Frame will flash Green, indicating the Marker is ready for operation.
Depending on the particular Eye System of your MARQ, the LED will flash a certain color once paintballs are
loaded into the Breech. See the chart below for details.

The default Eye Sensor setting on the MARQ’s is FORCE. To disable Eyes, hold in trigger while powering up until the LED flashes Green.
To set the Eyes on Delay Mode Hold in the Trigger, press the On/Off Button and release Trigger, allowing the Board to fully boot.
The LED blinks Green upon fully powering up regardless of Eye System status.

Dip Switch Panel

The Dip Switch Panel
is located towards the
bottom of the board.
For visual reference,
the board in the above
image, is rotated 90°
counter clock-wise.

LED On/Off Button

The LED On/Off Button
is the MARQ’s control
center. The LED can be
seen through the high­lighted LED window in
the above image.