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WARNING:
Your paintball regulator is not a toy. High pressure Air/
Nitrogen can be dangerous. Proper safety precautions
and handling procedures should be followed at all times.
Misuse, abuse and improper handling can result in
serious injury or death. Only qualified individuals trained
in the proper fill procedures should fill your system.
The installation of your First Strike® regulator should be
done only by a qualified individual trained in the repair
and maintenance of air systems and their components. At
no time should you attempt to service, install or remove
the regulator yourself.
NOTICE: First Strike® assumes no liability for any product
or subsequent damage or injury in the event any revisions,
dismantling or experimentation is done, or the product is
used for any other purpose for which it is intended.
WARRANTY INFORMATION: First Strike® warrants
against defects in manufacturing and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Please
see our web site to register your system for warranty
coverage. Only registered systems are available for
warranty coverage.
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P 260.478.2500
2717 Ferguson Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Made in USA
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3K
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ADJUSTABLE POSITION
P-9777
3000 PSI AIR TANK REGULATOR
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FS-3K
3000 PSI AIR TANK REGULATOR
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this regulator by
First Strike®. You have just made the best possible choice in
primary air system regulation. The regulator offers innovative
technology that provides peak performance in the smallest,
lightest, most efficient regulator available.
Caution: As with any high pressure air system, the potential
for danger is present. Read the entire owners manual and
familiarize yourself with the regulator and safety precautions
prior to using your regulator.
Warning: Always remove all the air from the system (bottle)
prior to attempting any repairs. Failure to do so can cause
damage or Death.
• Patent Pending Pro-Series Safety Assembly - The only
safety with a safety. Exclusive flush burst disc design that
reduces the traditional burst disc profile with added positive
directional vent discharging technology that allows venting
prior to coming loose from the regulator.
• Tri-Safe Technology - External High Side, External Low Side,
and the unique Internal Low Side safety bleed that allows
venting of pressure from behind the gauge.
• Removable Poppet Retainment Flange - Vents all residual
FS-3K REGULATOR
UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES:
pressure trapped in the “low pressure” side of the prior to
disengagement.
• Adjustable Position of Gauge and Fill Nipple - Insert 3/16
allen key into top flange to loosen and rotate brass threaded
collar to desired position.
INSTALLATION
Only install your regulator into an appropriate tank. The
pressure rating of both the regulator and the cylinder must
be the same. The 3000 PSI regulator can only be installed on
a 3000 PSI rated bottle. The 4500 PSI regulator can only be
installed on a 4500 PSI bottle. The FS-3K regulator is marked
as such next to the fill nipple. Always follow the guidelines
for cylinder use set forth by the DOT, TC, or PI depending on
where you reside.
The installation of your regulator should only be performed by
a qualified air smith experienced in the use of high pressure air
systems and the safety precautions associated with them.
1. Carefully thread the regulator into the tank in a clockwise
rotation making sure that the o-ring is properly seated in
the cylinder gland until “hand tight”. Take care to notice
any resistance during installation. If installer is met with any
resistance STOP the install IMMEDIATELY. Remove regulator
and inspect the regulator threads and tank threads for foreign
material or damage. If damage is evident, repair or replace
the damaged unit.
2. Once the regulator is “hand tight”, using the appropriate
tools, torque the regulator into the tank to 25-35 ft. lbs. to snug
the regulator into its final position. DO NOT exceed 40 ft. lbs.,
damage to the regulator will result if excessive force is used.
ASTM specification F2653-07 states that the regulator should
have a minimum break away torque of 18 ft. lbs.
MAINTENANCE
Your First Strike® regulator should provide you with a lifetime
of enjoyment and reliable service. Any mechanical device
requires a small amount of routine maintenance to prevent
failure and to keep the unit running at peak performance. Your
First Strike® regulator is designed with the minimum amount
of maintenance required. Prior to installing your regulator onto
your marker or in your ASA for the first time, we suggest you
lubricate the regulator threads and o-ring located at the top of
the regulator. Depending on the conditions in which you play,
it may be necessary to periodically clean and lubricate your
regulator. Periodic cleaning is important, since it will remove
any dirt or debris. The accumulation of dirt and debris can
cause damage to your regulator and possibly your marker.
First Strike® recommends the use of GUERRILLA LUBE or
equivalent lightweight synthetic lubricant.
WARNING
NEVER use a petroleum based lubricant with your regulator/
air system. Any lubricants used on your regulator should be
compatible with the anodized finish and with polyurethane
o-rings.
DO NOT use any caustic agents to clean any portion of the
regulator. Severe damage can occur from the introduction
of such agents. Warm soapy water is the only cleaning
solutions First Strike® suggests.
Installing the incorrect regulator on the incorrect bottle may
lead to injury or death.
NEVER inject oil into the regulator or allow oil to enter the
bottle. Oil will ignite which may lead to injury or death.
PRECAUTIONS
Never use your system if there is a leak of any kind. Take
your regulator to a certified repair technician immediately for
inspection and service. Failure to do so can result in serious
damage to the regulator or bodily injury.
Never use your regulator if the gauge face is cracked, if the
regulator does not read correctly, or if the body of the gauge
is deformed in any way.
Only use First Strike® replacement safety assemblies in
the event of a failure. Proper safety installation procedures
should be followed in order to ensure the effectiveness of the
safety device.
Never substitute fill nipple assemblies. The fill nipple installed
on your system is designed to work in conjunction with the
port parameters designed into the system. Substitution may
result in damage to your system and potential hazard.
WARRANTY
Your First Strike® product is warranted against defects
in manufacturing and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date or purchase. Your product must be
registered before the warranty can be applied. In order to
properly register your product, please go to our web site at
first-strike.com and click on the registration section. Follow
the directions to complete your warranty registration. Once
you complete the registration process your product will be
covered. All repairs are done at the First Strike® facilities.
Round trip shipping is the responsibility of the consumer.
See our web site for additional details.
DETAILS
For additional details such as available parts kits
and nomenclature, please refer to our website
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The output pressure of the regulator can be adjusted with
the use of shims. Your regulator comes packaged with three
different sized shims that, when installed, will allow you to
increase the output pressure of your regulator. The amount
of increase in pressure will depend on the size the size and
combination of shims used. Please reference the chart
below for shim/output combinations.
Starting output approximately 800psi
Black = .005 inches +20psi
Silver = .010 inches + 40psi
Gold = .015 inches + 60psi
WARNING: Do not install more than .050 inches of shims
in the regulator. Installing more than the maximum thickness of shims will void your warranty and could cause
irreparable damage to equipment. If you are not capable of
working on your regulator, please take it to a qualified air
smith for service.
OUTPUT PRESSURE
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