BT A 17 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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CONTENTS

1. Rules for Safe Marker Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

2. Introduction and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

3. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

4. Firing Your Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

5. Velocity Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

6. Unloading Your Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

7. Removing 12 Gram Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

8. Maintenance and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

9. Disassembly/Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

10. Storage and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

11. Parts List and Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

12. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

13. Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

NEITHER BT PAINTBALL DESIGNS, INC. NOR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS ARE AFFILIATED WITH TIPPMANN SPORTS, LLC.

For manuals and warranty details, go to:
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For manuals in other languages, (where appli­cable), go to: paintballsolutions.com

©2010 BT Paintball Designs. The BT Shield,
and “Battle Tested” are trademarks of BT
Paintball Designs. All rights reserved.
Patents pending.

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1. Rules for Safe Marker Handling

IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT::

Never carry your Marker uncased when not on a playing
field. The non-playing public and law enforcement personnel may not be
able to distinguish between a paintball Marker and firearm. For your own
safety and to protect the image of the sport, always carry your Marker in
a suitable Marker case or in the box in which it was shipped.

• Treat every Marker as if it were loaded.

• Never look down the barrel of a paintball marker.

• Keep the Marker in “safe mode” until ready to shoot.

• Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

• Never point the Marker at anything you don’t wish to shoot.

• Keep the barrel blocking device in/on the marker’s barrel when not

shooting.

• Always remove paintballs and the air source before disassembly.

• After removing the air source, point Marker in safe direction and dis-

charge until Marker is degassed.

• Store the Marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.

• Follow warnings listed on the air source for handling and storage.

• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.

• Every person within range must wear eye, face, and ear protection

designed specifically to stop paintballs and meeting ASTM standard F1776.

• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and

never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet-per-second (91.44 meters­per-second).

Read this entire manual before loading, attaching a propellant source, or
in any way attempting to operate the BT SA-17 marker.

NNOOTTEE::

Eye protective devices designed specifically for paintball use must

be worn by the operator and anyone within range.

BT Paintball Designs, Inc. No part of this document may be copied or
reproduced without the prior written consent of BT Paintball Designs, Inc.

2. Introduction and Specifications

Congratulations on your selection of the BT SA-17 paintball marker. The
SA-17 Marker is made to provide you with many years of reliable perform­ance. We are honored that you have chosen the SA-17 as your Marker of
choice and hope you enjoy using this high-quality product.

The SA-17 is precision engineered from aircraft-grade aluminum and
composite materials. We expect you to play hard and play frequently and
the SA-17 was built with this in mind.

BT SA-17 pistols come with a removable barrel and a .688" breech insert.
The SA-17 operates on a single 12 Gram CO

2 air cylinder and utilizes a

quick change system for CO

2 replacement.

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Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-17

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

Mechanical Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi-Automatic

Air Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 gram CO

2

Main Body Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum

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• Barrel Tip

• .688" Breech Insert

• Allen Wrenches

• Spare Parts Kit

• Barrel Blocking Device

• Feed Adapter and Feed Tube

• Manual

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3. Getting Started

Safety and safe Marker handling are the most important aspects of
paintball sports. Please practice each of the following steps with an
unloaded Marker before attempting to operate your Marker with an air
source and paintballs.

• Do not install an air source or load paintballs into your Marker until you

have completely read and understood this manual and feel complete­ly confident with your ability to handle your Marker safely.

• Always use ASTM approved paintball specific eye protection. Always

wear eye protection when handling a paintball Marker and in any
areas where paintball markers may be discharged. Remember that
the ultimate safety device is you, the operator.

• Keep your finger out of the trigger guard and away from the trigger;

point the muzzle of the Marker in a safe direction at all times. Keep the
Marker in safe mode.

• Always keep your Marker point-

ed in a safe direction and use a
barrel blocking device.

Safety and Safe Mode

The Safety is a small mechanical
slide on the left side of the Marker
above the trigger. When the
Safety is “Off”, a red dot is visible
on the Marker (Fig. 3.1). When the
Safety is “On”, no red dot will be
visible and the Marker will not fire
or de-cock (Fig. 3.2).

In this manual, you will see the term “Safe Mode”. In “Safe Mode”, the
Safety should be set to “Safe” (red marking on safety will not be visible) and
a barrel-blocking device should be used. Make sure your Marker is in “Safe
Mode” when the Marker is not being fired or when indicated to do so.

Feed Adapter Installation

• Place the Feed Adapter on the
front of the raised Picatinny rail
on top of the Marker with the
feed hole on the right side of
the marker.

• Push and hold in the latch button
while sliding the Feed Adapter
along the Picatinny rail toward
the rear of the marker.

• Just before the Feed Adapter covers the feed hole in the right side of the
marker, release the latch button and continue sliding the Feed Adapter
until the latch locks into the rail slot.

• When done correctly, the Feed Adapter will now be unable to slide for­ward or backward without holding in the latch button, and the feed hole
on the right side of the Marker will not be visible from the sides of the
Feed Adapter (Fig. 3.3).

Feed Adapter Plug

The Feed Adapter Plug can be
installed in either side of the Feed
Adapter, depending on which side
the Feed Tube magazine is placed.
The Feed Adapter Plug is used to
direct paintballs into the magazine
for loading and into the marker’s
breech (Fig. 3.4).

• Position “A” will allow you to fill the
Feed Tube Magazine.

SAFE - SAFETY “ON” Fig. 3.2

FIRE - SAFETY “OFF” Fig. 3.1

Fig. 3.3

Fig. 3.4

A

B C

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• Position “B” will feed paintballs into the marker’s breech.

• Position “C” will lock the paintballs in the Feed Tube Magazine and will
stop them from loading into the marker.

Feed Tube Magazine

The Feed Tube Magazine holds 10 paintballs which are fed into the Marker
through the Feed Adapter. To install the magazine, simply slide the open
end into either the front or the back of the Feed Adapter. Make sure it’s fully
seated into the Feed
Adapter to prevent it com­ing loose (Fig. 3.5).

CO2 (12 Gram)
Cylinder Installation

Consult the dealer from
whom you purchased your
BT Marker, or a recognized and competent air smith, for instruction in the
safe handling of CO

2 cylinders before purchasing or installing one into

your BT Marker.

Before Pressurizing your Marker

• Set Marker to “Safe Mode”.

• Check to make sure that you and anyone within range are wearing eye
protection designed specifically for paintball.

• Double check that all screws are tightened and no parts are loose
before installing an air source.

• Ensure you have a specifically designed barrel-blocking device in place.

• Make sure there are no paintballs in the marker.

WWAARRNNIINNGG::

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE MARKER IS

PRESSURIZED! The 12 gram CO

2 cylinder may shoot out by doing

so. ALWAYS KEEP THE DOOR SHUT TIGHTLY WHEN THE CO

2

CYLINDER IS IN THE MARKER!

Pressurizing your Marker

• While pointing the Marker in a
safe direction, cock the Marker by
pulling the Cocking Slide located
on the back of the Marker back
until it clicks and stops (Fig. 3.6).

• Release the Cocking Slide; the
Marker is now cocked.

• Locate the CO

2 door on bottom of

the Marker and push the Door
Locking Spring toward the rear of
the Marker using your thumb.

• Then pull the door open by pulling
on the small Picatinny rail on the
back of the door.

• Position the BT Marker so that the
CO

2 door is pointed upwards while

keeping the muzzle of the Marker
pointed in a safe direction.

• Insert a 12 gram CO

2 cylinder into

the 12 gram retainer and gently
slide it toward the puncture pin as
pictured (Fig. 3.7).

• Close the CO

2 door firmly, locking the door in place (Fig. 3.8).

• Your Marker is now pressurized.

Loading Paintballs

BT Markers use .68 Caliber, water-sol­uble paintballs, readily available at
paintball pro-shops, commercial play­ing fields, and many sporting goods
stores. The paintballs are fed from
magazine through the Feed Adapter into the breech of the Marker (Fig. 3.9).

• Make sure the Marker is set to “Safe Mode”.

Fig. 3.5

Fig. 3.6

Fig. 3.7

Fig. 3.8

Fig. 3.9

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• Put on an eye protective device
designed specifically for paintball and
make sure that anyone within range of
the Marker does the same.

• Turn the feed adapter plug to the “A”
position and lock the feed tube
plunger in the back position. (Fig. 3.10)

• Using a 10 round tube or manually
inserting the paintballs fill the feed
tube with quality .68 caliber paint­balls.

• Turn the feed adapter plug to the “B” position to feed paintballs into the
Marker or to position “C” to lock them within the feed tube.

• Release the feed tube plunger so it tensions the paintballs.

• Your Marker is now loaded.

4. Firing Your Marker

WWaarrnniinngg::

Always keep your Marker pointed in a safe direction! Everyone
within firing range should always use paintball-approved eye and face
protection in the presence of live paintball markers. Make sure the
Marker is set to “Safe Mode” before following the steps below.

• Cock the Marker (Fig. 4.1).

• Install the 12 gram cylinder, pres-

surizing the marker.

• Put the paintballs into the maga-

zine.

• Turn the Feed Adapter to posi-

tion “B” to feed paintballs into
the marker.

• Remove the barrel-blocking device.

• Aim the BT Marker in a safe direction.

• Set the Safety to the “Fire” position.

• Aim the Marker at the target.

• Place your finger on the trigger.

• Pull the trigger with a smooth squeezing motion.

5. Velocity Adjustment

Always check the velocity of the Marker prior to playing paintball.
Different playing fields may have different maximum velocity limits. At no
time should you shoot at velocities above 300 feet-per-second (91.44
meters-per-second).

• Put on an eye protective device designed specifically for paintball and
make sure that anyone within range of the BT Marker does the same.

• While pointing the Marker in a safe direction, remove the barrel-block­ing device.

• Point the BT Marker over a chronograph that will measure the velocity
of the paintballs discharged by the marker.

• Set the Marker to “Fire” mode.

• Pull the trigger and check the reading on the chronograph.

• Locate the Velocity Adjuster screw on the back of the marker.

• Using a 3/16" Allen wrench, turn the screw inward or clockwise to increase
the velocity, and outward or coun­terclockwise to lower the velocity of
the paintballs discharged from the
Marker (Fig. 5.1).

• In some cases a different ham­mer spring may be needed to
achieve the desired velocity.

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6. Unloading Your Marker

• Put on an eye protective device designed specifically for paintball and
make sure that anyone within range of the BT Marker does the same.

• Make sure the barrel blocking device is properly installed and the

Fig. 4.1

Fig. 5.1

A

B C

Fig. 3.10

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Marker is set to “Safe Mode”.

• Remove the Feed Adapter and all paintballs.

• While pointing the BT Marker in a safe direction, remove the barrel­blocking device and pull the trigger several times to insure there are no
balls remaining in the chamber or the barrel

• Properly re-install the barrel blocking device and set the Marker Safety
to “Safe Mode”.

7. Removing 12 Gram Cylinder

• Put on an eye protective device designed specifically for paintball and
make sure that anyone within range of the BT Marker does the same.

• Make sure the barrel-blocking device is properly installed on the marker.

• While pointing the BT Marker in a safe direction, disengage the Safety
(set to “Fire”).

• Keeping the BT Marker pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger until
the remaining CO

2 is expelled and it fails to re-cock.

WWAARRNNIINNGG::

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE MARKER IS PRESSUR-

IZED! The 12 gram CO

2 cylinder may shoot out by doing so. ALWAYS KEEP

THE DOOR SHUT TIGHTLY WHEN THE CO

2 CYLINDER IS IN THE MARKER!

• A small amount of air may remain in the 12 gram cylinder even if the
Marker does not re-cock.

• Press the Door Locking Spring toward the rear of the marker.

• Slowly open the 12 gram door in a safe direction and remove the 12
gram cylinder from the marker.

• The Marker is now ready to be cleaned and put away for future use.

8. Maintenance and Lubrication

CCAAUUTTIIOONN::

Before attempting to perform any maintenance operations,
make sure that all paintballs and propellant sources have been removed
from the marker. Install a barrel-blocking device. Marker must be unloaded,
degassed, and un-cocked before any disassembly or maintenance. Follow

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Once your BT Marker is unloaded and the CO2 cylinder is removed, you
can use a damp cloth to wipe off paint, dirt and debris from the outside
of your marker. Once your Marker is clean and dry you can re-oil using a
light, premium Marker oil. Do not use any petroleum-based or aerosol
products on your marker. Petroleum-based and aerosol products can
damage your markers o-rings.

Cleaning Barrel/Breech Insert and Breech of Marker

• Pull a paintball swab, like the BT Battle Swab, through the barrel,
breech insert, and breech area to clean them.

• Clean the outside of each using a paper towel or towel, which can be
dampened with warm water.

• Visually inspect each making sure they are clean and dry.

Lubricating the Bolt/Hammer Assembly

• Remove the Bolt/Hammer Assembly by removing the Quick Release
Pin and pulling the assembly out the back of the marker.

• Gently wipe the parts clean and inspect the O-rings for damage or
wear; replace if needed.

• Apply one drop of premium
Marker oil to each of the O­rings on the bolt and hammer.

• When re-installing the Bolt/
Hammer Assembly, press the
Sear Release slide forward,
which is located on the left
side of the Trigger Frame,
behind the grips (Fig. 8.1)

Replacing the 12 Gram Seal

Over time the 12 gram Seal may become worn or damaged. To replace
the seal:

•Remove the puncture pin housing assembly from the markers body as

described in the disassembly section of the manual.

Fig. 8.1

Sear Release

Quick Release Pin

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•Using retaining ring pliers remove the large retaining ring from the
back of the housing.

•Push the internal components out from the front, take notice of their
position.

•Using retaining ring pliers remove the small retaining ring from the
seal housing and remove the old seal.

•Replace the damaged seal with the new seal and install the small
retaining ring making sure it is fully seated in the seal housing.

•Apply a light coating of paintball grease to the seal housing o-ring.

•Install the components into the puncture pin housing; refer to the dia­gram for proper alignment.

•Using the retaining ring pliers, install the large retaining ring into the
back of the housing, making sure the ring is fully seated in the internal
groove.

•Apply a light coating of paintball grease to the puncture pin housing
o-ring.

•Install the puncture pin housing into the markers body and then the
retaining screw.

9. Disassembly/Reassembly

CCAAUUTTIIOONN::

Before attempting to perform any maintenance operations,
make sure that all paintballs and propellant sources have been removed
from the marker. Install a barrel-blocking device, Marker must be
unloaded, degassed and un-cocked before any disassembly or mainte­nance. Follow the

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instructions.

Disassembly Tips

• Make sure you have a clean area to work on your marker.

• When removing parts for the first time, do so carefully, so you do not lose any.

• Visit PaintballSolutions.com for additional information.

Barrel Tip

• The barrel tip is removed by turning it counter-clockwise.

• If the barrel tip is difficult to remove, carefully insert a 1/8" Allen
wrench into the porting on the front of the barrel, going through both
sides and turn the Allen wrench in a counter-clockwise direction.

Breech Insert

• To remove the Breech Insert, first remove the barrel tip.

• Then using your forefinger, pull the breech insert out of the front of the marker.

• You can also use a paintball swab, like the BT Battle Swab, to remove
the breech insert, by inserting it into the front of the marker’s body and
then pulling the swab out with the insert.

Feed Adapter

• Push and hold in the latch button on the side of the adapter.

• While holding the button in, slide the Feed Adapter off of the marker.

• The feed tube and Feed Adapter Plug can be left in place when remov-

ing the Feed Adapter.

Ball Detent Assembly

• Using a 3/32" Allen wrench, turn the Ball Detent Cover counter-clock-

wise to remove the Ball Detent Assembly.

• Be careful not to lose the spring and detent.

• When re-installing the detent assembly do not over tighten the cover.

Bolt/Hammer Assembly (Fig. 9.1)

• Make sure the Marker
is degassed, unloaded,
and un-cocked.

• Remove the quick
release pin.

• Pull the Bolt/Hammer Assembly out the back of the marker.

Trigger Frame Assembly

• Before removing the Trigger Frame, make sure the Marker is de-

Fig. 9.1

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cocked or remove the Bolt/Hammer Assembly first.

• Using a 1/8" Allen wrench, remove the two frame screws.

• Move the Trigger Frame away from the Marker body.

12 Gram Door Locking Spring

The Door Locking Spring is held in place by the Trigger Frame. To
remove the locking spring, simply remove the Trigger Frame assem­bly as described above.

WWAARRNNIINNGG::

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE MARKER IS PRESSUR-

IZED! The 12 gram CO

2 cylinder may shoot out by doing so. ALWAYS KEEP

THE DOOR SHUT TIGHTLY WHEN THE CO

2 CYLINDER IS IN THE MARKER!

NNoottee::

It is recommended that you do not remove the grips from the
Trigger Frame, as they hold the Safety Slide, Sear Slide, and the small safe­ty spring and ball in place.

Puncture Pin Housing Assembly

It is recommended to not remove the Puncture Pin Housing Assembly,
unless maintenance is needed.

• Hold the front of the Puncture Pin Housing in place with your finger as

it will be under tension from the valve spring.

• Using a 3/32" Allen wrench, remove the Puncture Pin Housing set

screw while holding the housing in place.

• Once the set screw is removed, slowly allow the housing to come for-

ward and remove.

Cupseal Assembly

The Cupseal Assembly, which includes the Valve spring, and Cupseal
assembly can be accessed once the puncture pin housing has been
removed. It will simply slide out into the 12 gram compartment when the
Marker is tilted forward. If it does not come out easily, gently tap the front
of the Marker on a soft surface.

Valve

• To access the Valve, you must first remove the Bolt/Hammer Assembly,
Trigger Frame, Puncture Pin Housing, and Cupseal Assembly.

• Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the brass Valve set screw locat­ed on the bottom side of the body.

• Using a paintball swab, like the BT Battle Swab, push the valve forward
and into the 12 gram compartment and remove.

NNoottee::

If the valve is not installed correctly the Marker will not function.

10. Storage and Transportation

IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT::

Never carry your BT Marker uncased when not on a play­ing field. The non-playing public and law enforcement personnel may not
be able to distinguish between a paintball Marker and firearm. For your
own safety and to protect the image of the sport, always carry your BT
Marker in a suitable Marker case or in the box in which it was shipped.

When you are finished using your BT Marker it is important that you pre­pare it for storage. This will not only serve to increase the life of the mark­er, but will assure optimum performance on your next outing.

• The BT Marker must be clear of all paint and propellant when not

being used.

• Be sure to have Marker de-cocked and in “Safe Mode” when not in use.

• Make sure a barrel-blocking device is in place.

• Store your BT Marker and propellant in cool dry place.

• Keep your BT Marker away from unsupervised children.

• Remove the 12 gram CO

2 cylinder if the marker is not intended to be used.

• Your BT Marker must be free of all paint and not attached to a propel-

lant source while being transported to and from the playing field.

• Observe and obey all local, state, and federal laws concerning the

transportation of paintball markers. For information concerning any of
the laws in your area, contact your local law enforcement.

• Always store the Marker in a secure location when not in use so as to

prevent access by unauthorized persons.

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Schematic

#

Description SKU

#

1 Hammer 10024
2 Velocity Screw 10026
3 Hammer O-Ring (blue) 10129
4 Cocking Rod Spring 10203
5 Rear Block O-Ring (015-70duro buna) 10260
6 Bolt Pin 10291
7 Spring Guide 10301
9 Velocity Screw O-Ring 10460
10 Valve Set Screw 10513
11 Sear Release Slide 10702
12 Safety Switch Slide 10711
13 Sear 10721
14 Safety Ball 10730
15 Safety Spring 10750
16 Trigger Spring 10752
17 Sear Spring 10753
18 Sear/Trigger Pin 10766
19 Sear Spring Pin 10767
20 Grip Screws 10782
21 Ball Detent (Complete) 17541
24 O-Ring (015-ur) 57738
25 Front Bolt 73124
26 Cocking Block Assembly 73127
27 Cocking Rod 73126
28 Retaining Ring (large) 17940
29 12 Gram Seal 17941
30 Seal Housing 17942
31 Seal Housing O-ring (014-ur) 17943
32 Puncture Pin Spring 17944
33 Puncture Pin 17945
34 Retaining Ring (small) 17946
35 Puncture Pin Housing 17947
36 Puncture Pin Housing Retaining Screw 17948

Schematic

#

Description SKU

#

37 Valve Spring 17949
38 Seal Retaining Washer 17950
39 Cupseal 17951
40 Valve 17952
41 O-ring (016-ur) 17953
42 Cocking Arm 17954
43 Cocking Arm Pin 17955
44 Trigger Frame 17956
45 Trigger Frame Screw 17957
46 Trigger Assembly 17958
47 Grips 17959
48 Feed Adapter Plug 17960
49 Quick Release Feed Adapter (complete) 17961
50 Feed Tube Body 17962
51 Feed Tube Plunger 17963
52 Feed Tube Plunger Knob 17964
53 Feed Tube Spring 17965
54 Feed Tube Cap 17966
56 Barrel Tip 17968
57 Breech Insert (.688) 17969
58 Main Body 17970
59 SA-17 Name Plate 17971
60 Locking Quick Release Pin 17972
61 12 Gram Retainer 17973
62 Door 17974
63 Door Pin 17975
64 Door Roller 17976
65 Door Roller Pin 17977
66 Door Locking Spring 17978
67 Barrel O-ring 17979
68 Hammer Spring 17980

Complete Feed Tube Assembly 17985
Complete Trigger Frame Assembly 17986

11. PARTS LIST / DIAGRAMS

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

12. TROUBLESHOOTING

Leaks down barrel • Check front of cup seal where it touches the valve for wear or grooves. Replace if leak continues.

Low velocity • Adjust the velocity adjuster clockwise to raise the velocity.

• The 12 gram cylinder may be low on co2. Replace and recheck.

• Remove the bolt/hammer assembly and clean it. Also clean the inside of the body and lubricate all the O-rings on
the bolt assembly with paintball marker oil.

12 gram leaks when installed • Inspect the condition of the 12 gram seal for wear. Replace seal if the face of the seal is damaged.

Marker breaks paint • Check the ball detent and replace if necessary. Also check that the markers velocity is not above 300 fps.

• 12 gram cylinder is depleted, install a new one.

Safety does not work • Take of the grips and check that the safety spring and ball are still in place. If they are missing, call paintball

solutions immediately.

Paintballs not loading into Marker • Check that the feed adapter plug is turned to allow paint to feed into the marker.

• Make sure the marker is in the cocked position.

Two paintballs shoot at a time • Check that the ball detent assembly is in place.

Can not install the bolt/hammer assembly • Press the sear slide forward and install the assembly.

Marker does not work out of the box • Make sure the marker is cocked. Always cock the marker before airing it up.

• Check that the safety is turned off.

12 Gram door does not stay closed • Replace the 12 gram door locking spring.

NNOOTTEE::

If you are experiencing any problems and you are using any after­market parts, it is necessary to re-install the factory parts and re-test
before attempting any troubleshooting, as non-factory aftermarket parts

are not designed by BT Paintball to work in the SA-17, and they may be the
cause of the problems. Do not contact PaintballSolutions until you have
returned the SA-17 to factory stock condition and tested.

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13. Limited Lifetime Warranty

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY INFORMATION (ORIGINAL
PURCHASE RECEIPT REQUIRED)
BT Paintball (“BT”) warrants that this product is free from defects in
materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original purchaser, subject to the
terms and conditions set forth below. BT will repair or replace with the same or equivalent
model, without charge, any of its products that have failed in normal use because of a defect
in material or workmanship.

BT is dedicated to providing you with products of the highest quality and the industry’s best
product support available for satisfactory play.

Purchaser should register product to activate warranty. Register your product by:

1. Online at www.paintballsolutions.com

2. Complete the product registration card (if applicable) and mail along with a copy of your
receipt to Paintball Solutions, 570 Mantua Blvd., Sewell, NJ 08080.

WHAT THIS WARRANT Y DOES NOT COVER
This warranty does not cover problems resulting from abuse, the unauthorized modification or
alteration of our product, problems resulting from the addition of aftermarket products and
scratches or minor superficial imperfections. Due to the nature of paintball products it is impor­tant that the product be maintained by the user as indicated in the product manual to remain
in good operating condition. Your Limited Lifetime Warranty will be void if you fail to maintain
the product as recommended in the product instruction manual. In addition, certain parts of
a product may be subject to wear through regular usage. Replacement and repair of such
parts is the responsibility of the user throughout the life of the product. These parts are not cov­ered under the Limited Warranty. Examples of this type of part include (but are not limited to)
goggle lens, straps, O-ring seals, cup seals, springs, ball detents, batteries, hoses, drive belts,
gears and any part of a product subject to continuous impact from paintballs. Hydrotesting of
air cylinders is not covered under this warranty.

The Limited Lifetime Warranty also does not cover incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty is the sole written warranty on BT’s product and limits any implied warranty to the
period that the product is owned by the original purchaser.
Some states, provinces and nations do not allow the limitation of implied warranties or of inci­dental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state, province to province, nation to nation.

If you should encounter any problems with your product and you have added aftermarket
parts on your product, please test it with the original stock parts before sending it in. Always
unload and remove air supply before shipping markers. Do not ship your air supply tank if it
is not completely empty. Shipping a pressurized air supply tank is unsafe and unlawful. Remove
all batteries from products prior to shipping.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages.

For warranty parts, service or information contact:
Paintball Solutions • www.paintballsolutions.com
E-mail: [e-mail] • Phone: [phone]

Patent Pending.

PAINTBALL GUNS AND PAINTBALL GUN ACCESSORIES ARE NOT TOYS!

- Careless use or misuse may result in serious bodily injury or death!

- Eye protection designed for paintball must be worn by the user and all persons within range.

- Not for sale to persons under 18 years of age.

- Must be 18 years of age or older to operate or handle any paintball gun and paintball gun
accessories without adult of parental supervision.

- Read and understand all cautions, warnings, and operating manuals before using any paint­ball gun or paintball gun accessory.

- Do not aim paintball gun at eyes or head of people or at animals.

- Paintball guns are to be used with .68 caliber Paintballs Only.

- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.

- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not immerse unit in liquids.

- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not disassemble any electronic paintball device.

- Please conform to all local or state regulations with regard to battery disposal.

- Use Common Sense and have fun.

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