PCS US5 User Manual
PCS™US«5™OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1.2
The PCS™US«5®is a paintball marker designed to shoot .68 caliber paintballs
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for use in the sport of paintball. Paintball is a recreational and competitive sport
played worldwide. Special equipment used in paintball includes paintball markers,
which are airguns; and paintballs, which are liquid-filled gelatin capsules that
mark with a bright color. The object of the game is to capture the opposing team’s
flag; while on that quest, players try to mark their opponents to eliminate them
from the game.
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Protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball must be worn
by all persons within range when a paintball marker is in use. Paintball safety
rules must be followed at all times.
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The PCS™US«5®paintball marker is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury
or death. Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user
and any person within range. Read this operator’s manual completely before
loading, pressurizing or operating the PCS
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STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
This PCS™US«5®semi-automatic paintball marker is surrendered by Pursuit
Marketing, Inc. (PMI), with the express understanding that the purchaser assumes all
liability arising out of any unsafe handling of this marker or any action that violates
any applicable laws or regulations. PMI assumes no liability for, and shall not be
responsible for, any personal injury or loss of property or life resulting from the use
of this paintball marker under any circumstances, including but not limited to those
resulting from intentional, reckless, negligent or accidental discharges.
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR
OPERATING THE PCS
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PCS™US«5®is a registered trademark of Pursuit Marketing, Inc.
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Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI), founded in 1982 and manufacturer of the PCS
line of semi-automatic paintball markers, is an industry-leading manufacturer and
wholesale distributor with warehouses in key locations throughout the U.S.A.
Headquarters: PMI, 55 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 USA;
phone 1.800.579.1633; www.pcs-paintball.com.
Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI, 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
operator’s manual may be updated or changed without notice.
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PCS™US«5®OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults 18 years of age or older only, for use in compliance
with all applicable laws and regulations. Adult supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor
is handling this paintball marker. Protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball must be
worn by all persons within range when a paintball marker is in use. Paintball safety rules must be followed
at all times.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOP 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED ..................……3
PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES ............................4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...........................6
COMPRESSED GAS/AIR...................................8
VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT...............................10
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Safety .....................................................12
Switching Clip..........................................12
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC CLIP INSTRUCTIONS.......13
Tournament Lock ....................................14
Hopper & Foregrip..................................16
US«5®SPECIFICATIONS .........................11
Feed Tube.................................................17
LUBRICATION .............................................18
DISASSEMBLY.............................................19
Exploded US«5 DIAGRAM...........................21
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................23
WARRANTY.................................................25
This operator’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. An updated or replacement operator’s manual
may be obtained from: Pursuit Marketing, Inc., 55 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA; phone 1.800.579.1633;
www.pcs-paintball.com. Questions about the operation of the PCS™US«5®paintball marker may be directed to
Pursuit Mark
eting Inc., or visit www.pcs-paintball.com for updates regarding your US
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TOP 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
1. Why is my US
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2. Why does my US
3. How do I maintain my US
only shoot once?
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4. Why is my US«5® leaking down
the barrel?
1. Check that air source is adequately filled.
2. Adjust velocity by turning the velocity adjusting
screw counter clockwise. See Page 10.
3. Oil Marker. See Page 18.
Never chrono the marker over 300fps.
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1. Fill tank.
2. Check velocity. See Page 10.
3. Oil Marker. See Page 18.
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See page 16-20.
Make sure marker is cocked before attaching air.
Check cup seal for wear or grooves. Replace if
leak continues. See page 24 for more information.
5. Why is my US
right out of the box?
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not working
1. Is the tank filled? All tanks ship empty.
2. Is the marker cocked? Always cock marker before
airing it up. See page 6.
3. Is safety “off”? See page 12.
4. Is marker charged & turned on? See page 15.
5. Call us at 1.800.579.1633. M-F 9am-5pm CST.
PAINTBALL BASIC SAFETY RULES
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SAFETY FIRST!
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The PCS™US«5®paintball marker is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death.
Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within
range. Read this operator’s manual completely before loading, pressurizing or operating the
PCS™US«5®paintball marker.
Always wear protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball when shooting this or
any paintball marker.
Every person within range of a paintball marker is in use must wear protective goggles and headgear specifically
designed for paintball.
Operate a paintball marker only in areas where it is safe and lawful to do so.
Misuse of this paintball marker can result in criminal penalties, including jail time.
This marker is intended for sale to adults 18 years of age or older only. Adult supervision is recommended at all
times whenever a minor is handling this marker in any manner.
During game play, follow referee’s instructions and all field safety rules. Avoid shooting at a player’s
head, neck, or groin area.
Play paintball only where the rules of safe paintball play are followed.
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All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust marker to shoot paintballs at a velocity less than
300 feet per second (fps) and that does not exceed the velocity limit set by the paintball park where the marker
is in use. Chronograph the marker at regular intervals during the day, as well as any time the air source is refilled
or changed, any time the barrel is changed, and upon request of any player or game official.
There is always a chance that a paintball is lodged in the barrel of the marker even when it is not visible in the
chamber. To check if the marker is unloaded:
direction.
a paintball. Never look down the barrel of any paintball marker once the barrel is screwed into the marker.
Markers with regulators hold pressure even after tank is removed. Shoot marker in a safe direction after tank is
removed to de-gas it completely.
Remove hopper, visually inspect chamber for a paintball, remove and inspect barrel for the presence of
remove air system and shoot marker in a safe
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PAINTBALL BASIC SAFETY RULES
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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.
Always cock marker before attaching air or gas source to it. Failure to always cock marker before
attaching air to it may cause accidental firing or discharge of paintballs.
Follow the rules of safe marker handling: Keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot. Keep muzzle
pointed in a safe direction. In addition, firmly insert a barrel plug or barrel bag into the muzzle and
push the electronic or mechanical safety “on” when the marker is not in use and when in any nonshooting area.
Paintball markers with electronic frames have extremely sensitive triggers. Take extra safety precautions
anytime handling or shooting an electronic paintball marker. To avoid accidentally firing the marker,
keep the marker off until you are ready to fire.
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 the marker.
Never aim or shoot a paintball marker (loaded or unloaded) toward any person who is not wearing
protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball.
Before disassembly, storage, or transport of the marker, remove all paintballs from the marker, barrel,
and loader; remove air source; and remove all gas or air from the marker. Insert barrel plug and put
mechanical safety in “no shoot” position.
Carry marker in case or sturdy bag when in public.
Safely and securely store marker to prevent access to it by unauthorized persons.
Safety standards information is available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr
Harbor Drive
for Paintball Field Operation” is publication F1777-97, and “Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices
for Paintball Sports” is publication F1776-97; inquire about additional publications which may be available
at the time your request is made
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, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; phone 1.610.832.9500; www.astm.org. “Standard Practice
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Every person within range of an area where a paintball marker is in use must wear protective goggles
and headgear specifically designed for paintball.
1. Attach threaded barrel firmly to marker.
2. At this time, do not
load paintballs into marker.
3. Insert barrel plug firmly into barrel.
4. Pull the cocking knob straight back from the left side of the marker
until the cocking mechanism locks back in the cocked position. See
Figure 1. Always cock marker before airing it up. During cocking the
cocking rod will recoil or spring back forward once released and will
only move slightly during marker operation. See Figure 2.
5. Push safety “off” (see page 12), and turn the marker “on”
(see page 13) if it is an electronic trigger frame.
6. Squeeze the trigger with an even pressure and listen as the marker
un-cocks. The PCS
must be charged before operation. See page 15.
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attach air source or loader and do not
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needs air to recock. Electronic markers
Figure 1. Pull Back
Figure 2. Fully Cocked
7. Cock the marker again.
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Always cock marker before attaching air source. Marker can discharge if air source is attached before
marker is cocked.
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The marker contains compressed gas or air when pressurized. Never disassemble marker until removing all
gas or air from the system.
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Rules for safe handling of compressed gas or air must be followed at all times.
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operating the pcs™us«5®marker
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8. Before attaching air source, read and understand the section in this manual on “Compressed Gas/Air” (Found
on page 8 & 9). Follow safety rules for handling compressed gas/air. If any leak occurs in the marker, refer to
troubleshooting guide or to a qualified airsmith. Use only cylinders for compressed gas or air that comply with
all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to those of the U.S. Department of Transportation,
OSHA, Compressed Gas Association, and/or American Society for Testing and Materials.
9. Bottom line: First check the tank O-ring for rips or tears, then attach the air source by screwing the
threads of the tank or air source adapter into the threaded bottom line ASA at the base of the grip. Make
sure marker is cocked before attaching air. If leaks occur, recheck tank O-ring. If damaged, replace.
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When cocking the pressurized marker do not release the cocking knob until after the cocking mechanism
has locked back into the cocked position; releasing the cocking knob during cocking can cause the marker
to shoot.
10. With goggles on, test for function after attaching air source. Squeeze the trigger. The marker should shoot.
Repeat several times.
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The PCS™US«5®semi-automatic marker shoots one paintball for each squeeze of the trigger, and
recocks itself after each shot. See page 13 if you have a US
the different modes of fire.
11. Turn the marker off (AEC version) and push the safety in (both versions). Paintballs may then be loaded.
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Before disassembly, storage or transport of the marker, remove air source first, then remove all paintballs
from the marker, barrel, and loader. Remove all gas or air from the marker. Insert barrel plug and push
the safety in so it is engaged.
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COMPRESSED GAS/AIR
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The PCS™US«5®paintball marker may be powered by CO2, regulated compressed air, or regulated nitrogen.
The safety rules for handling compressed gas or air must be followed at all times.
OPERATING PRESSURE AND INPUT PRESSURE
• Operating pressure range: 600 to 1000 p.s.i.
• Recommended maximum input pressure is 1000 p.s.i.
• Do not exceed recommended pressures.
Do not leave cylinder or pressurized marker in direct sunlight or exposed to heat source.
Increased temperature will increase the pressure of compressed gas or air to dangerous levels.
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Do not exceed recommended input or operating pressure.
VALVE-CYLINDER CONNECTION
The valve on a cylinder is to remain screwed into the cylinder; Figures 3
and 4. Should it loosen, the cylinder may detach from the valve with
extremely dangerous force. Call manufacturer or take to qualified
personnel for inspection.
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 cylinder and
call manufacturer or take to qualified personnel for inspection.
During filling, if any looseness or leak is detected between the valve
and the cylinder, filling must stop immediately. Drain cylinder and
call manufacturer or take to qualified personnel for inspection.
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Figure 3. Valve-cylinder
connection.
Figure 4. Valve-cylinder
connection.
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COMPRESSED AIR/GAS
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A compressed gas or air cylinder is a pressure vessel. Follow rules for safe handling of compressed gas or
air. All filling of compressed gas or air cylinders, and all repairs to a marker or its components must be
performed by qualified personnel.
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FILLING COMPRESSED GAS/AIR
An overfill of any compressed gas or air cylinder can cause the safety burst
disk (Figure 5) on the cylinder to burst, or the cylinder itself to rupture.
A cylinder may rupture with extremely dangerous force. Use a properly rated
disk only. Inspect the burst disc for a vent hole. If no hole is present contact
a local store or PMI immediately. DO NOT FILL!
A scale must be used for all CO2fills to prevent an overfill. A pressure gauge
must be used for all compressed gas or air fills to prevent an overfill.
Fills must be performed by qualified personnel. A cylinder must not be filled
beyond the cylinder’s capacity per the U.S. Department of Transportation. A
cylinder’s rated capacity appears on the cylinder itself.
Figure 5. Safety burst disk.
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Do not overfill any cylinder. An overfill can cause the safety burst disk or the cylinder itself to rupture.
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HYDROSTATIC TESTING DATE
Many cylinders are required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to be hydro-tested at periodic
intervals, with the interval varying according to cylinder type. The date of the cylinder’s initial or later
testing appears on the cylinder. A cylinder that is out of date for hydrostatic testing must not be filled
or used.
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