Planet Eclipse Ego 09 User Manual

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WARNING

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

USING YOUR EGO9

ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!

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The Eclipse Ego9 is not a toy.

Careless or improper use, including failure to

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follow instructions and warnings within this User Manual and attached to the Ego9 could cause death or serious injury.

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Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to the Ego9.

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Paintball industry standard eye/face/ear and head protection designed speciﬁcally to stop paintballs and meeting ASTM standard F1776 (USA) or CE standard (Europe) must be worn by user and any person within range.

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Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision when using or handling the Ego9.

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Observe all local and national laws, regulations and guidelines.

Use only professional paintball ﬁelds where codes

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of safety are strictly enforced.

Use compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use CO2.

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Always follow instructions, warnings and

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guidelines given with any ﬁrst stage regulator you use with the Ego9.

Use 0.68 calibre paintballs only.

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Keep the Ego9 switched off until ready to shoot.

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Treat every marker as if it is loaded.

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Never point the Ego9 at anything you do not

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intend to shoot.

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Do not shoot at persons at close range.

Always measure your markers velocity before

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playing paintball, using a suitable chronograph.

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Never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet (91.44 meters) per second, or at velocities greater than local or national laws allow.

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Do not ﬁre the Ego9 without the bolt in the breech, as high-pressure gas will be emitted.

Do not ﬁre the Ego9 without the bolt pin locked

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securely in place.

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Never look into the barrel or breech area of the Ego9 whilst the marker is switched on and able to ﬁre.

Never put your ﬁnger or any foreign objects into

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the paintball feed tube of the Ego9.

Never allow pressurised gas to come into contact

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with any part of your body.

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Always switch off the Ego9 when not in use.

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Always ﬁt a barrel-blocking device to the Ego9 when not in use on the ﬁeld of play.

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Always remove all paintballs from the Ego9 when not in use on the ﬁeld of play.

ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES!

Always remove the ﬁrst stage regulator and relieve

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all residual gas pressure from the Ego9 before disassembly.

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Always remove the ﬁrst stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Ego9 for transport and storage.

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Always follow guidelines given with your ﬁrst stage regulator for safe transportation and storage..

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Always store the Ego9 in a secure place..

NOTE: THIS USER MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE

PRODUCT IN THE EVENT OF RESALE OR NEW OWNERSHIP. SHOULD YOU BE UNSURE AT ANY STAGE YOU MUST SEEK

EXPERT ADVICE! (SEE SERVICE CENTERS PAGE 78-79)

THIS USERS MANUAL IS IN ENGLISH.

It contains important safety guidelines and Instructions. Should you be unsure at any stage, or unable to understand the contents within this manual you must seek expert advice.

LE MODE D’EMPLOI EST EN ANGLAIS.

Ilcontient des instructions et mesures de sécurité importantes. En cas de doute, ou s’il vous est impossible de comprendre le contenu du monde d’emploi, demandez conseil à un expert.

ESTE MANUAL DE USUARIOS (OPERARIOS)

Contiene importantes normas de seguridad e instrucciones. Si no está seguro de algùn punto o no entiende los contenidos de este manual debe consultar con un experto.

DIESE BEDIENUNGS - UND BENUTZERANLEITUNG IST IN ENGLISCH.

Sie enthålt wichtige Sicherheitsrichtlinen und - bestimmungen. Solten Sie sich in irgendeiner Weise un sicher sein. Oder den inhalte dies heftes nicht versthen, lassen Sie siche bitte von einen Experten beraten.

USARIOS ESTÁ EN INGLÉS.

QUICK GUIDE

WARNING

CONTENTS

ORIENTATION

QUICK SET-UP

USING YOUR EGO9

ADVANCED SET-UP

MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

FAULT FINDING

SERVICE CENTERS

PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

CONTENTS

QUICK GUIDE

6 ORIENTATION

Names the component parts of the Ego9 Marker. This section is essential reading for everyone.

6 > KNOW YOUR EGO9 7 > ECLIPSE SHAFT 3 BARREL 8 > INLINE REGULATOR 9 > LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR 10 > EGO9 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 11 > OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 12 > THE EGO9 NAVIGATION CONSOLE

13 QUICK SET-UP

Details on how to get up and running quickly with your Ego9. This section is essential reading for everyone.

13 > INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY 14 > SWITCHING ON THE EGO9 > SWITCHING OFF THE EGO9 > FIRING THE EGO9 > THE EGO9 CIRCUIT BOARD 15 > USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM

16 USING YOUR EGO9

More detailed information on how to use and interact with the Ego9 via its user interface.

16 > SETTING UP > INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM 17 > T-SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM > MACROLINE HOSING AND ELBOWS 18 > INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM 19 > ATTACHING A LOADER 20 > SETTING THE TRIGGER 22 > ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY > ADJUSTING THE LPR PRESSURE 23 > USER INTERFACE > SWITCHING ON > RUN SCREEN LAYOUT 24 > UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS INDICATOR > UNDERSTANDING THE AUX OUT INDICATOR

25 > UNDERSTANDING THE SOUND INDICATOR > UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGER DETECTION INDICATOR 26 > UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR > UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR > THE GAME TIMER > THE SHOT COUNTER 27 > THE AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE > THE PEAK RATE OF FIRE > THE MENU SYSTEM

28 MENU TREE

A quick reference guide to the user interface.

28 > MAIN MENU 29 > SET-UP MENU

32 ADVANCED SET-UP

In depth information on setting up the Ego9.

32 > ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM > MOVING AROUND THE MENUS > ALTERING PARAMETERS 33 > THE MAIN MENU > DISPLAY -The Display Parameter 34 > TIMER -The Game Timer Menu > GAME -The Game Time Parameter 35 > ALARM -The Alarm Time Parameter > START -The Timer Start Parameter 36 > THE SET-UP MENU 37 > LOCK -The Tournament Lock Parameter > PRESET -The Preset Menu > LOAD -The Load Preset Parameter 38 > SAVE -The Save Preset Parameter > MODE -The Firing Mode Parameter 39 > ROF CAP -Rate of Fire Cap Parameter > MAX ROF -Maximum Rate of Fire Parameter 40 > OFF ROF -Rate of Fire With BBSS Off Parameter > RMP SET -The Ramp Settings Menu 41 > TYPE -The Ramp Type Parameter > RATE -The Linear Ramp Rate Parameter

42 > PULL NO -The Ramp Start Parameter > KICK IN -The Ramp Kick-In Parameter 43 > SUSTAIN -The Sustain Rate Parameter > RESTART -The Ramp Restart Parameter 44 > TIMING -The Timing Menu > DWELL -The Dwell parameter > FSD COMP -The First Shot Drop-off

Compensation Parameter

45 > LIGHT -The Light Parameter > SLEEP -The Sleep Parameter 46 > FILTER -The Filter Menu 47 > DBOUNCE -The Debounce Parameter > EMPTY -The Breech Empty Time Parameter 48 > FULL -The Breech Full Time Parameter > PULL TM -The Trigger Pull Time Parameter 49 > REL TM -The Trigger Release Time Parameter > PULL PT -The Trigger Pull Point Parameter 50 > REL PT -The Trigger Release Point Parameter > BASIC TRIGGER FILTER SET-UP > ADVANCED TRIGGER FILTER SET-UP 51 > TRAININ -The Training Parameter 52 > THE HARDWARE MENU > TRIGGER -The Trigger Parameter > SOUND -The Sound Parameter > TONES -The Tones Parameter

53 MAINTENANCE

A guide to performing routine maintenance.

54 > CLEANING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM 56 > CLEANING THE INLINE REGULATOR 58 > CLEANING THE LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR 60 > MAINTAINING THE RAMMER 62 > CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE BOLT 63 > REMOVING THE FRAME 64 > ATTACHING THE FRAME 65 > THE EGO9 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 67 > THE EGO9 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 69 > REMOVING THE VALVE ASSEMBLY 72 > THE EGO9 ON/OFF PURGE SYSTEM

74 FAULT FINDING

Information on how to resolve any problems that might arise with your Ego9.

78 SERVICE CENTERS

Information on the location of your nearest Ego9 Service Center.

80 PARTS LIST

A table of components that make up the Ego9.

WARRANTY CARD

Tear-out product registration card to be completed and returned. Alternatively register online at

www.planeteclipse.com

84 SPARES & ACCESSORIES

Available upgrade / repair kits for your Ego9.

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KNOW YOUR EGO9

BOLT PIN

BOLT

RAMMER CAP

RAMMER

CLAMPING LEVER

EXHAUST

VALVE

SPRING

TORPEDO

LPR BODY

LPR CAP

FEEDNECK

BODY

VALVE

PLUG

VALVE GUIDE

FRM SCREW

ECLIPSE SHAFT 3 BARREL

NOTE: THE BORE SIZE OF YOUR SHAFT 3 MAY VARY

ACCORDING TO THE MODEL OF EGO9 YOU HAVE.

Your Eclipse Ego9 comes as standard with an Eclipse Shaft 3 barrel.

The barrel screws into the body of the Ego9 using a meaning that if you hold the Ego9 pointing away from you the barrel screws into the body in a counter-clockwise direction.

The barrel comprises of two parts, a barrel back and a barrel front . The two parts are joined together with a left hand thread meaning that if you hold the barrel, with the back nearest you, the front unscrews in a counter-clockwise direction. The bore size of the barrel back is engraved at the end of the barrel back .

On the barrel back there is a 016 NBR 70 o-ring which prevents the barrel from vibrating loose from the Ego9 body when the marker is ﬁred. There is also a 015 NBR 70 o-ring on the barrel front helps with alignment when the two sections are screwed together.

Replace and lubricate these o-rings with Eclipse Grease as necessary.

right hand thread

FRAME SCREW

OOPS PIN

BATTERY

OOPS INSERT

OOPS BODY

OOPS SCREWS

OOPS KNOB

FRAME SCREW

MACRO LINE

ELBOW

INLINE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY

EYE COVER SCREW

EYE COVER

SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

PILOT VALVE

CIRCUIT BOARD

TRIGGER

A B C

D E F

NOTE: THE EGO9 WILL ONLY ACCEPT COCKER THREADED

BARRELS. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF BARREL THREAD.

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INLINE REGULATOR

INLINE REGULATOR PISTON

#008 NBR 70

#011 NBR 70

INLINE REGULATOR TOP

#015 NBR 70

INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW

#016 NBR 70

#015 NBR 90

INLINE REGULATOR SPRING

INLINE REGULATOR SWIVEL

LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR

#14x2 NBR 70

#016 NBR 70

LPR PISTON

LPR ADJUSTER SPRING

#007 NBR 70

LPR ADJUSTER SCREW

LPR CAP

LPR BODY

#010 NBR 70

LPR PISTON SPRING

#013 NBR 70

INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM

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QUICK GUIDE

EGO9 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

GASKET

INLET BARB

PILOT VALVE

SPOOL CAP

SPOOL SPRING

SOLENOID BODY

M2.5x5 FIXING SCREWS

SPOOL SHAFT

OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

Below is a brief overview of what happens during the Ego9 ﬁring cycle. The location of parts discussed in the text below can be found on page 80-81.

Assuming the Ego9 is gassed up and turned on

FIGURE 1.1 shows the marker in its idle position.

The Rammer is held in its rear position with pressurised air from the LPR directed through the Solenoid to the front of the rammer. The Valve Chamber is full of pressurised air from the Inline Regulator.

Providing a ball is in the breach and the trigger is pulled, a signal is sent to the Solenoid which redirects the supply of air from the front of the Rammer to the rear, which pushes the Rammer and Bolt forward toward the Valve (FIGURE 1.2). As this happens the air in front of the rammer is vented out through an exhaust port in the Solenoid Manifold.

The Rammer makes contact with the Valve Stem and continues to be pushed forward, now pushing the Valve forward with it. This breaks the Valve seal allowing pressurised air to ﬂow up through the Valve and into the Bolt and vent down the barrel, propelling a ball. (FIGURE 1.3)

The time that the Rammer is held in this forward position is dependant on the Dwell parameter. The longer the Dwell the longer the Ego9 vents gas down the barrel. When this Dwell time has elapsed, the Solenoid redirects the supply of air from the back of the Rammer to the front, pushing the Rammer and Bolt back to the rear position. This loss of forward force allows the Valve to re-seal and the Valve Chamber is re-pressurised. As the rammer moves back air behind it is vented through an exhaust port in the Solenoid Manifold (FIGURE 1.4).

The Ego9 has now completed one cycle and is ready to ﬁre again.

from Solenoid

Air supply

Air venting

Air supply from Solenoid

Air venting

Air supply from Solenoid

Inline Regulator

Supply

Inline Regulator

Supply

Inline Regulator

Supply

Inline Regulator

Supply

FIG 1.1

FIG 1.2

FIG 1.3

FIG 1.4

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QUICK GUIDE

THE EGO9 NAVIGATION CONSOLE

At the rear of the Ego9 grip frame you will ﬁnd the Navigation Console (FIGURE 1.5).

The Navigation Console is used for:

> TURNING THE EGO9 ON AND OFF USING THE BUTTON

> SCROLLING THROUGH MENUS WITH THE AND BUTTONS

> SELECTING PARAMETERS TO EDIT USING THE BUTTON

> EDITING PARAMETERS USING THE AND BUTTONS

> TURNING THE EGO9 BBSS ON AND OFF USING THE BUTTON

> RESETTING RECORDED VALUES USING THE BUTTON

> CONTROLLING THE GAME TIMER WITH THE BUTTON

PREVIOUS / RAISE

SELECT

NEXT / LOWER

INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY

Ensure that the Ego9 is switched off. Lay the marker on a ﬂat surface in front of you with the feed tube furthest away and with the barrel pointing to the right.

Use a 5/64” (2mm) hex wrench to remove the three countersunk screws that hold the rubber grip onto the frame. Peel the grip to the right to expose the circuit board within the frame.

Remove any ﬁtted battery by sliding your thumb or ﬁnger into the recess below the battery and levering the battery out of the frame (SEE FIGURE 2.1).

DO NOT pull on the top of the battery to remove it as this can cause the battery terminals to bend and will result in a poor electrical connection.

Fit a 9-volt alkaline battery (type PP3, 6LR61 or MN1604) into the recess with the battery terminals away from you. The positive terminal should be on the right hand side, nearest to the side of the frame (SEE

FIGURE 2.2).

Ensure that all of the wires are within the recess of the frame and away from the trigger micro-switch and Opto sensors so as not to interfere with their operation and replace the rubber grip and replace the three countersunk screws.

DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

FIG 2.1

FIG 2.2

FIG 1.5

NOTE: BATTERY VOLTAGE MUST NOT EXCEED 10 VOLTS.

SOME 9 VOLT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES CAN EXCEED THIS VOLTAGE IF OVER CHARGED. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT USE

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

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MENU TREE

MAINTENANCE

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PARTS LIST

SPARES & ACCESSORIES

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QUICK SET-UP

QUICK GUIDE

SWITCHING ON THE EGO9

To switch on the Ego9 press the button twice in quick succession, referred to elsewhere in this manual as ‘double-clicking’. The Ego9 can also be switched on by pushing and holding the button (FIGURE 3.1).

SWITCHING OFF THE EGO9

Press and hold the button until the display shows

OFF? Release the button and re-press it to turn off

the Ego9. Alternatively when the display reads OFF?, you can pull the trigger once to turn off the Ego9.

FIRING THE EGO9

Pull the trigger to ﬁre the Ego9. The entire ﬁring sequence is controlled electronically by the Ego9 circuit board, enabling any user to easily achieve high rates of ﬁre.

THE EGO9 CIRCUIT BOARD

There are three sockets on the Ego9 Circuit board two of which are occupied by the BBSS Connector (A) and the Ego9 Solenoid Connector (B). The third socket on the board (C) is the Auxiliary socket to which third party products such as loaders and RF transmitters can be connected using the relevant wiring harness (SEE

FIGURE 3.2).

NOTE: ON POWER UP THE EGO 9 CHECKS TO SEE IF ANY

COMPATIBLE THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE AUXILIARY SOCKET AND IF ANY ARE FOUND

AUTOMATICALLY ENABLES THE AUXILIARY PORT.

USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM

The Break Beam Sensor System is used to detect when a paintball is ready to ﬁre from the Ego9. If no paintball is ready then the BBSS will inhibit the Ego9 from ﬁring. This prevents the Ego9 from ‘chopping’ paintballs that are not fully loaded into the marker.

To switch off the Break Beam Sensor System, press and hold the button for 0.5 second (SEE FIGURE 3.3).

The Break Beam sensor system indicator on the top right of the LCD will change from (enabled) to (disabled).

To switch the Break Beam Sensor System back on, press and hold the button for one second. The indicator will change back to .

FIG 3.1

FIG 3.2

When the Break Beam Sensor System is enabled, the indicator will change depending on if the system has detected a ball or not. When no ball has been detected the indicator looks like this when a ball has been detected the icon changes to look like this .

Additional features of the Ego9’s Break Beam Sensor System are covered in full on page 24 of this user manual.

NOTE: WHEN THE EGO9 IS TURNED ON, THE BREAK BEAM

SENSOR SYSTEM IS AUTOMATICALLY ENABLED.

FIG 3.3

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USING YOUR EGO9

QUICK GUIDE

SETTING UP

Before you can begin to use your Ego9, you will need to attach an air system and a paintball loader.

NOTE: THE EGO9 CANNOT BE USED WITH CO2, IT CAN ONLY

BE POWERED BY COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN.

INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM

Every Ego9 comes complete with an Eclipse On/ Off Purge System (OOPS) which provides a direct connection for a preset air system. Before screwing the air system into the OOPS ensure that the On/Off knob is wound out approximately half way (SEE FIGURE 4.1).

Be careful not to unscrew the On/Off knob too far as it will come completely off the OOPS. If this happens, replace the On/Off knob by screwing it back onto the OOPS body in a clockwise direction.

Screw the preset air system into the OOPS (SEE FIGURE

4.2) so that the bottle screws in all the way and is tight.

Slowly turn the On/Off knob in a clockwise direction allowing the OOPS to depress the pin of the preset air system causing the Ego9 to become pressurised, providing that there is sufﬁcient air in your tank (SEE

FIGURE 4.3).

You have now installed a preset air system onto your Ego9.

WARNING: ALWAYS RELIEVE ALL RESIDUAL GAS

PRESSURE FROM THE EGO9 BEFORE UNSCREWING THE

PRESET AIR SYSTEM.

FIG 4.1

FIG 4.2

FIG 4.3

T-SLOT MOUNTING SYSTEM

The Ego9 utilises a T-slot arrangement to mount the OOPS to the bottom of the frame. The T-slot is an improvement over the dovetail mounting system found on most paintball markers, and is much more able to withstand the rigours of modern tournament paintball.

For backwards compatibility there are industry standard mounting holes in the base of the frame for mounting third party air source adaptors (ASAs).

T-SLOT MOUNT

MACROLINE HOSING AND ELBOWS

To aid the longevity of your macroline hosing, it is very important to remove it from (and install it back into) the ﬁttings in the correct manner:

Pull back the collet section of the macroline ﬁtting and keep the collet depressed.

Pull the macroline hose out of the macroline ﬁtting and release the collet.

Before installing the macroline hose into the macroline ﬁtting ensure that the end has been trimmed correctly to ensure a tight ﬁt in the ﬁtting.

IF YOU EVER REMOVE THE MACROLINE HOSE FROM

THE FITTING, ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR

MACROLINE HOSING AND IF IT IS WORN OR THE WRONG

LENGTH REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY.

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USING YOUR EGO9

QUICK GUIDE

INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM

Firstly disconnect the macroline hosing from the elbow attached to the OOPS at the base of the grip frame

(SEE FIGURE 4.4).

Unscrew the On/Off knob completely from the OOPS and using a 3/32” hex key turn the two screws on the bottom of the OOPS in a counter clockwise direction so that the OOPS can be removed from the rail by sliding it backwards (SEE FIGURE 4.5).

As well as the integrated slide rail at the base of the Ego9’s grip frame, there are also two 10-32 UNF threaded screw holes which will accept all standard bottom line screws (SEE FIGURE 4.6).

Attach the air system of your choice, taking care to ensure that you use the correct length and size of hosing to accommodate your requirements.

BEFORE ATTACHING ANY FIXED AIR SYSTEM, PLACE

ATTACHING SCREW IN DESIGNATED SLIDE RAIL AND

MEASURE PROTRUDING SCREW LENGTH. SCREW

LENGTH MUST NOT PROTRUDE MORE THAN 10MM/0.40”

OTHERWISE THE EGO9 CIRCUIT BOARD WILL BECOME

DAMAGED.

FIG 4.4

FIG 4.5

ATTACHING A LOADER

Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the clamping feed neck counter clockwise (SEE FIGURE 5.1).

Release the clamping lever on the feed neck (SEE

FIGURE 5.2) and test to see if your loader can easily

be pushed into the top of the feed neck. If the loader cannot easily be pushed into the feed neck, loosen the top screw of the clamping feed neck a little more by turning it counter clockwise using a 5/32” hex key (SEE

FIGURE 5.1).

When you have managed to push your loader into the clamping feed neck, close the clamp to secure it ﬁrmly in place (SEE FIGURE 5.3). If the loader is loose then you will need to release the clamp, tighten the screw slightly by turning it clockwise with a 5/32” hex key and closing the clamp. Repeat this process as necessary to secure your loader in place.

You have now attached a loader to your Ego9. Once you have ﬁlled your loader and air tank you will then be ready to begin using your Ego9.

WARNING: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CLAMPING FEED

NECK AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE LOADER.

FIG 5.1

FIG 5.2

FIG 4.6

FIG 5.3

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QUICK GUIDE

SETTING THE TRIGGER

The Ego9 provides the user with the option to use either a Micro-Switch or an Opto Sensor as the means for detecting trigger pulls. Before you begin to adjust and set your trigger, you must ﬁrst select the method of trigger detection that you wish to use by entering the Set-Up Menu and making your selection from the Hardware Menu (see page 52).

There are ﬁve adjustment points on the trigger – the

Front Stop Trigger Screw, the Rear Stop Trigger Screw,

the Magnet Return Strength Screw, the Micro Switch

Activation Screw and the Spring Return Strength Screw.

As standard each Ego9 comes with a factory set trigger travel of approximately 2mm in total length; one millimeter of travel before the ﬁring point and one millimeter of travel after the ﬁring point, and the trigger detection method set to Opto.

The Front Stop Trigger Screw is used to set the amount of trigger travel prior to the marker ﬁring. Turn this screw clockwise to reduce the amount of travel. Do not turn the screw too far or the trigger will be pushed past the ﬁring point and the marker will not work. Turn this screw counter clockwise to increase the amount of trigger travel (SEE FIGURE 6.1).

The Rear Stop Trigger Screw is used to set the amount of travel after the marker has ﬁred. Turn this screw clockwise to reduce the amount of travel. Do not turn the screw too far or the trigger will be prevented from reaching its ﬁring point and the marker will not work. Turn this screw counter clockwise to increase the amount of travel (SEE FIGURE 6.2).

The Magnet Return Strength Screw is used to adjust the amount of force with which the trigger is returned to its rest position by the magnet. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the amount of force. Do not turn the screw too far or it will negate the position of the Front Stop Trigger Screw. Turn the screw counter clockwise to reduce the amount of force. Do not turn the screw too far or there will not be enough force to return the trigger (SEE FIGURE 6.3).

FIG 6.1

FIG 6.2

FIG 6.3

(CONTINUED)

The Micro Switch Activation Screw is used to adjust the point in the trigger pull at which the micro-switch is activated. Turn the screw clockwise to decrease the amount of trigger travel to the activation point. Turn the screw counter clockwise to increase the amount of trigger travel to the activation point (SEE FIGURE 6.4).

The Spring Return Strength Screw can only be adjusted by ﬁrst removing the frame from the marker body, as per the instructions in the Maintenance section on page 63. The Spring Return Strength Screw is used to adjust the spring strength that returns the trigger to its resting position. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the amount of spring return strength in the trigger pull. Turn this screw counter clockwise to reduce the amount of spring return strength in the trigger pull. Do not turn the screw too far counter clockwise or there will not be enough force to return the trigger consistently (SEE FIGURE 6.5).

When setting the trigger it is important to ensure that the electronic trigger detection is working correctly. When the trigger is fully depressed the Trigger Detection Indicator (TDI) should point upwards . When the trigger is fully released the TDI should point downwards . For more information, see Understanding the Trigger Detection Indicator (TDI) on page 25 and The Filter Menu on page 46.

FIGURE 6.6 KEY

A Spring B Spring Return Strength Screw C Trigger Pin Locking Screw D Front Stop Trigger Screw E Magnet Return Strength Screw F Micro Switch Activation Screw G Rear Stop Trigger Screw

FIG 6.4

FIG 6.5

FIG 6.6

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ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY

When using your Ego9, you may wish to change the velocity at which your Ego9 is ﬁring. This is done by inserting a 1/8" hex key into the adjuster screw at the bottom of your Ego9 Inline Regulator and adjusting it accordingly (SEE FIGURE 7.1). By turning this adjuster screw clockwise you decrease the output pressure of the Inline Regulator and consequently the velocity, by turning the adjuster screw counter clockwise you increase the output pressure of the Inline Regulator and consequently the velocity. (There are also engravings on the bottom of the Inline Regulator showing which direction increases and decreases velocity).

NOTE: AFTER EACH ADJUSTMENT FIRE TWO CLEARING

SHOTS TO GAIN AN ACCURATE VELOCITY READING. NEVER

EXCEED 300FPS.

ADJUSTING THE LPR PRESSURE

When using your Ego9, you may wish to change the output pressure of your LPR. This is easily done by inserting a 1/8" inch hex key into the adjuster screw at the front and adjusting it accordingly (SEE FIGURE 7.2). However we recommend that the LPR screw be left set ﬂush with the front of the LPR cap.

By turning the adjuster screw clockwise, you decrease the output pressure of your LPR and consequently reduce the pressure driving your rammer back and forth. By turning the adjuster screw counter clockwise, you increase the output pressure of your LPR and consequently increase the pressure driving your rammer back and forth.

NOTE: TURNING THE ADJUSTER SCREW IN TOO FAR WILL

PREVENT THE EGO9 FROM FIRING.

FIG 7.1

FIG 7.2

USER INTERFACE

The Ego9 has a simple user interface through which all aspects of it’s electronic control system can be monitored and adjusted by means of the three pushbuttons and graphical LCD which comprise the Navigation Console.

SWITCHING ON

Pressing and holding or double-clicking the button will switch the Ego9 on. The LCD display will show the Ego9 logo. When the button is released, the LCD will show the Run Screen, which is the screen displayed during the normal use of the Ego9.

RUN SCREEN LAYOUT

The root of the user interface is the Run Screen. This screen is the one most often displayed and provides the user with essential feedback on the state of the Ego9. A typical Run Screen is shown on the right.

On the left of the screen is a display option that is user selectable from the Main Menu (see page 33). This option can be:-

> A GAME TIMER > A SHOT COUNTER > AN AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE INDICATOR > A PEAK RATE OF FIRE INDICATOR

Brieﬂy pressing the button will replace the display option with the name of the currently selected Preset (see page 37).

On the right of the screen are up to six icons, each of which provides graphical indication on different parts of the Ego9 control electronics:

BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM INDICATOR

AUX OUT INDICATOR

SOUND INDICATOR

TRIGGER DETECTION INDICATOR

LOCK INDICATOR

USER SELECTABLE DISPLAY OPTION

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

NOTE: THE AUX OUT INDICATOR IS ONLY DISPLAYED WHEN YOU

CONNECT A COMPONENT SUCH AS A RF TRANSMIT TER VIA THE

AUXILIARY SOCKET ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD (SEE PAGE 14).

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UNDERSTANDING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM INDICATOR (BBSS)

The BBSS is able to switch itself off in the event that a blockage or contamination prevents it from functioning correctly. In this instance, the BBSS will switch itself back on once the blockage is cleared and the correct operation can be resumed.

The BBSS Indicator on the main screen is used to indicate the eight possible states of the BBSS as follows:

BBSS ENABLED AND BALL DETECTED

The Ego9 can be ﬁred at the maximum rate of ﬁre determined by the chosen ﬁring mode.

BBSS ENABLED NO BALL DETECTED

The Ego9 cannot be ﬁred.

BBSS DISABLED

The Ego9 can be ﬁred at a maximum rate of ﬁre as set by the OFF ROF parameter (see page 40).

BBSS FAULT DETECTED

The system is disabled. The Ego9 can only be ﬁred at a maximum rate of ﬁre of 10bps, regardless of the chosen ﬁring mode.

BBSS FAULT HAS BEEN CLEARED

The sensor has been re-enabled. A ball is detected and the Ego9 can be ﬁred at the maximum rate of ﬁre determined by the chosen ﬁring mode.

BBSS FAULT HAS BEEN CLEARED

The sensor is enabled. No ball is detected so the Ego9 cannot be ﬁred. To reset the BBSS icon, use the button to switch off the BBSS and then back on again.

BBSS ENABLED IN TRAINING MODE

The BBSS has been over-ridden as the user has selected training mode. As the user has chosen to leave the BBSS on, the achievable rate of ﬁre is limited by the ﬁring mode.

BBSS DISABLED IN TRAINING MODE

The BBSS has been over-ridden as the user has selected training mode. As the user has chosen to turn the BBSS off, the achievable rate of ﬁre is limited by the OFF ROF parameter (see page 40).

UNDERSTANDING THE AUX OUT INDICATOR

The auxiliary socket on the Ego9 circuit board allows third party products such as loaders or RF transmitters to be interfaced to the Ego9.

On power up the Ego 9 checks to see if any compatible third party products are connected to this socket and, if any are found, switches on the auxiliary port and displays the Aux Out Indicator.

There are two possible conditions that can be indicated:

AUX OUT ENABLED

The AUX OUT is enabled. Each time the circuit board detects a valid trigger pull a signal will be sent to the AUX connector on the circuit board.

AUX OUT DISABLED

The AUX OUT is disabled. No signal will be sent to either the AUX connector on the circuit board.

UNDERSTANDING THE SOUND INDICATOR

The SOUND Indicator on the main screen is used to convey if the SOUND parameter in the Hardware Menu (page 52) is switched on or off.

There are two possible conditions that can be indicated:

SOUND ENABLED

The SOUND parameter is enabled. The Ego9 will make sounds when switched on and off and when the game timer alarms or times out.

SOUND DISABLED

The SOUND parameter is disabled. The Ego9 will not make any sounds.

UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGER DETECTION INDICATOR (TDI)

In order for the trigger to be successfully operated it must ﬁrst be released and then pulled. The Trigger Detection Indicator (TDI) is used to indicate each of the possible trigger states.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING 0% The Ego9 is conﬁgured to use the Opto sensor to detect trigger pulls. The Opto sensor is currently reading 0%, i.e. the trigger is fully released.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING BELOW RELEASE POINT

The Ego9 is conﬁgured to use the Opto sensor to detect trigger pulls. The Opto sensor is currently reading below the Opto Release Point, i.e. the trigger is considered ‘released’.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING MID-RANGE

The Ego9 is conﬁgured to use the Opto sensor to detect trigger pulls. The Opto sensor is currently reading somewhere between the Opto Release Point and the Opto Pull Point, i.e. the trigger is half depressed.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING ABOVE PULL POINT

The Ego9 is conﬁgured to use the Opto sensor to detect trigger pulls. The Opto sensor is currently reading above the Opto Pull Point, i.e. the trigger is considered ‘pulled’.

OPTO SENSOR SELECTED, READING 100% The Ego9 is conﬁgured to use the Opto sensor to detect trigger pulls. The Opto sensor is currently reading 100%, i.e. the trigger is fully depressed.

MICRO-SWITCH SELECTED, NOT ACTUATED

The Ego9 is conﬁgured to use the microswitch to detect trigger pulls. The microswitch is not currently actuated, i.e. the trigger is released.

MICRO-SWITCH SELECTED, ACTUATED

The Ego9 is conﬁgured to use the microswitch to detect trigger pulls. The microswitch is currently actuated, i.e. the trigger is pulled.

From the factory the Ego9 will have the Opto sensor enabled. The Micro-Switch option can be selected by referring to the Hardware Menu (see page 52).

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UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR

The Ego9 has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Ego9 shoots, without the need for tools. This feature is necessary in order to make the Ego9 legal for tournament play.

When the lock is enabled the lock indictor will show a closed padlock .

When the lock is disabled the lock indictor will show an open padlock .

UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

The battery level indicator is used to show the state of the battery within the Ego9. When the battery is fresh the indicator will show a ‘full’ battery and as the battery is drained, so the indicator will show the battery emptying. When the battery reaches a point at which the Ego9 will no longer function reliably, the indicator will start to ﬂash. At this point the battery must be changed immediately.

THE GAME TIMER

When the Game Timer is shown on the Run Screen then it can be started by pressing the button and the timer will start to count down. The Game Timer can also be conﬁgured to start on a trigger press with the START parameter (see page 35).

When the Game Timer reaches the Gamer Timer will start to ﬂash and the audible alarm will sound every second, provided that the SOUND parameter is on.

ALARM time the

When the Game Timer reaches 00:00, GAME OVER will be displayed and the audible alarm will sound continually, provided that the

SOUND parameter is set to ‘on’.

To stop the Game Timer at any time press and hold the button for 0.5 seconds.

To reset the Game Timer to it’s preset start time, push and hold the button for 1 second. The Game Timer will also be reset whenever the Ego9 is switched off.

THE SHOT COUNTER

The Shot Counter increments every time that the Ego9 is ﬁred, regardless of whether the Shot Counter is displayed or not. When the Shot Counter is displayed on the Run Screen it can be reset to 0 by pressing and holding the button for 0.5 seconds.

THE AVERAGE RATE OF FIRE

When the Average ROF is selected for display the Run Screen will look something like the screen to the right. The value displayed in the top left of the screen represents the number of full cycles completed in the last second - the average rate of ﬁre over the second. The number below it is the maximum average rate of ﬁre that has been recorded. To reset this maximum, press and hold the button for

0.5 seconds.

THE PEAK RATE OF FIRE

When the Peak ROF is selected for display the Run Screen will look something like the screen to the left, which differs from the display of the Average ROF by the inclusion of the indicator ‘PK’. The value displayed in the top left of the screen represents the rate of ﬁre measured between the last two shots. The number below it is the maximum peak rate of ﬁre that has been recorded. To reset this maximum, press and hold the button for 0.5 seconds.

The Peak ROF is typically higher than the Average ROF as it is much easier to ﬁre two shots in quick succession than it is to maintain a

string over a longer period of time.

THE MENU SYSTEM

Behind the Run Screen is a structured menu system comprised of multiple levels of menus. Each menu contains a number of menu items and each menu item can either be an editable parameter or a branch to another menu. Branches always have an animated graphic whereas parameters indicate their current value.

TYPICAL BRANCH

TYPICAL

PARAMETER

The menu structure is shown in the following pages.

The menus are ‘smart menus’ in that they will expand and contract depending upon the state of certain parameters. For example, the MAX ROF parameter is only visible when the ROF CAP parameter is set to ‘on’. Smart menu items are indicated with a * in the table below.

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MAIN MENU

OFF? DISPLAY

TIMER

GAME

ALARM

START

BACK

EXIT

Timer Shots Avg ROF Peak ROF Cancel

00:00 - 60:00

00:00 - 10:00

Button Trigger Cancel

Turn off the Ego9

Display the game timer on the Run Screen Display the shot counter on the Run Screen Display the average rate of fire on the Run Screen Display the peak rate of fire on the Run Screen Cancel the display selection

Countdown game timer start time

Alarm activation time

button starts the game timer Trigger pull starts the game timer Cancel game timer start event selection

Go back one menu level

Return to the Run Screen

SET-UP MENU

LOCK

PRESET

LOAD

SAVE

BACK

MODE

ROF CAP

Off On Cancel

User 1 User 2 Factory NPPL PSP xx** MS xx** Cancel

User 1 User 2 Cancel

Semi Ramp Cancel

Off On Cancel

Turn the tournament lock off Turn the tournament lock on Make no changes to the tournament lock

Load the User 1 settings Load the User 2 settings Load the default factory settings (semi-automatic) Load NPPL compliant settings Load the PSP 20xx compliant settings Load Millennium Series 20xx compliant settings Cancel the load operation

Save the current settings as the User 1 settings Save the current settings as the User 2 settings Cancel the save operation

Go back one menu level

Select semi-automatic mode of fire Select ramping mode of fire Cancel the mode selection

Turn off the rate of fire cap Turn on the rate of fire cap Cancel the ROF cap selection

Parameters followed by a * are part of the smart menu system and will only be displayed depending on your chosen settings. (E.g. The MAX ROF parameter will only become available if the ROF CAP parameter is set to on).

MAX ROF*

OFF ROF

** - xx in a preset parameter will be substituted by a numerical value on the LCD display denoting the relevant year that preset was introduced.

10.0 - 30.0

4.0 - 15.0

Rate of fire cap in balls per second when BBSS is enabled

Rate of fire cap in balls per second when BBSS is disabled

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SET-UP MENU

RAMP SET*

TYPE

RATE PULL NO

KICK IN

SUSTAIN

RESTART

BACK

TIMING

DWELL

FSD COMP LIGHT

SLEEP

BACK

FILTER

DBOUNCE

EMPTY

Step Linear Cancel

0 - 100

4 - 9

5.0 - 15.0

0.0 - 1.0

0.0 - 25.0

0.0 - 3.0

0.0 - 20.0

5 - 60

Level 9 . Level 1 Cancel

1.0 - 20.0

Select step type ramping Select linear type ramping Cancel the ramp type selection

Percentage linear ramp rate

Number of shots before ramping can start

Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second before ramping can start

Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second in order to maintain ramping

Time in seconds after last trigger pull during which ramp can be restarted

Go back one menu level

Solenoid energise time in milliseconds for each shot

First shot drop-off compensation time in milliseconds

Backlight off delay in seconds

Auto power off time in minutes

Go back one menu level

Use trigger debounce level 9 (less bounce)

Use trigger debounce level 1 (more bounce) Cancel debounce selection

Time in milliseconds that the breech must remain empty before the BBSS can look for a paintball

SET-UP MENU

FULL

PULL TM

REL TM

PULL PT*

REL PT*

BACK

TRAININ

HARDWRE

TRIGGER

SOUND

TONES*

BACK

EXIT

1.0 - 20

3.0 - 25.0

51 - 99

1 - 49

Off On Cancel

Opto Switch Cancel

Off On Cancel

Time in milliseconds that a paintball must be in the breech for the Ego9 to be ready to fire

Time in milliseconds that the trigger must be pulled for a shot to be fired

Time in milliseconds that the trigger must be released before a pull can be recorded

Top limit (trigger activation point) of debounce band expressed as a percentage

Bottom limit (trigger release point) of debounce band expressed as a percentage

Go back one menu level

Training mode disabled Training mode enabled Cancel training mode selection

Use Opto sensor to detect trigger operation Use micro-switch to detect trigger operation Cancel trigger detection method selection

Turn off audible indicator Turn on audible indicator Cancel audible indicator selection

Turn off audible tone when any button is pressed Turn on audible tone when any button is pressed Cancel audible tone selection

Go back one menu level

Return to the Run Screen

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QUICK GUIDE

ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM

To access the Main Menu from the Run Screen doubleclick the button and the ﬁrst item on the Main Menu will be displayed. Alternatively, push and hold the button for 2 seconds.

To access the Set-up Menu from either the Run Screen or the Main Menu push the internal button and the ﬁrst item on the Set-up Menu will be displayed.

NOTE: IF THE TOURNAMENT LOCK IS SET TO ‘OFF’ THEN THE

MAIN MENU AND SET-UP MENU ARE JOINED TOGETHER

WHICH MEANS THAT THEY CAN BE ACCESSED IN EITHER OF

THE TWO WAYS ABOVE.

MOVING AROUND THE MENUS

Press and release the button to display the next item on the menu. When the last menu item is displayed, pressing the button will display the ﬁrst item.

Press and release the button to display the previous item on the menu. When the ﬁrst menu item is displayed, pressing the button will display the last item.

When the displayed item is a branch, as indicated by an animation on the right of the screen, press the button to move to another menu.

ALTERING PARAMETERS

When the displayed item is a parameter, as indicated by a parameter value on the right of the screen, pressing the button will activate the EDIT mode which allows the parameter value to be altered. When EDIT mode is active, edit indicators appear on the left of the screen as shown in the screen below.

EDIT INDICATORS

There are two types of parameter, numeric parameters and choice parameters.

A numeric parameter has a value which is a number whereas a choice parameter is one that has a small number of distinct choices. Altering parameter values is essentially the same for both types of parameter.

To alter a numeric parameter, ﬁrst activate the EDIT mode. Press the button to increase the parameter value one step at a time. Press and hold the button to increase the parameter value rapidly. When the value reaches it’s maximum it will revert to it’s minimum value. Press the button to decrease the parameter value one step at a time. Press and hold the button to decrease the parameter value rapidly. When the value reaches it’s minimum it will revert to it’s maximum value. When the required parameter value is displayed press the button to accept the value and end the EDIT mode.

To alter a choice parameter, ﬁrst activate the EDIT mode. Press the button to display the next choice in the list. When the last choice is displayed, pressing will display the ﬁrst choice in the list. Press the button to display the previous choice in the list. When the ﬁrst choice is displayed, pressing the button will display the last choice in the list. When the required choice is displayed press the button to accept the choice and end the EDIT mode. If the displayed choice is Cancel then pressing the button will end the EDIT mode and restore the parameter to the value that is was prior to editing.

THE MAIN MENU

The Main Menu comprises parameters that do not affect the way in which the Ego9 shoots and which therefore do not have to be tournament locked.

From the Run Screen push and hold the button. Initially, the current Preset conﬁguration will be displayed and then after one 1 second OFF? will be displayed, the ﬁrst item on the Main Menu.

To turn off the Ego9, select the OFF? branch or pull the trigger while the OFF? branch is displayed.

To return to the Run Screen, select the EXIT branch.

NOTE: IF THE LOCK OPTION IS DISABLED FURTHER OPTIONS

WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE MAIN MENU.

DISPLAY

THE DISPLAY PARAMETER

This parameter is used to select the information that is displayed on the left of the Run Screen. This parameter has the following choices:-

> TIMER: The Game Timer is displayed on the Run Screen

> SHOTS: The Shot Counter is displayed on the Run Screen

> AVG ROF: The Average Rate of Fire is displayed on the Run Screen

> PEAK ROF: The Peak Rate of Fire is displayed on the Run Screen

> CANCEL: Editing is cancelled and the parameter remains unchanged.

This parameter differs from most others in that once a choice has been made then the EDIT mode is ended and the display returns to the Run Screen.

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TIMER

THE GAME TIMER MENU

This menu is comprised of parameters that control the operation of the Game Timer:

GAME

THE GAME TIME PARAMETER

This parameter is used to set the game time; the time from which the game timer counts down to zero. This parameter can be set between 00:00 and 60:00 minutes in 10 second increments and the factory default is 07:10 (7 minutes 10 seconds).

When the game timer reaches 00:00, GAME OVER will be displayed and the audible alarm will sound continually, provided that the SOUND parameter is set to ‘ON’.

ALARM

THE ALARM TIME PARAMETER

An alarm condition is generated whenever the game timer counts down to a speciﬁc time set by the ALARM parameter. This parameter can be set between 00:00 and 10:00 minutes in 10 second increments.

When the alarm condition is generated the game timer will start to ﬂash and the audible alarm will sound every second, provided that the SOUND parameter is set to ‘on’.

START

THE TIMER START PARAMETER

This parameter is used to select the event which will cause the game timer to begin counting down. This parameter has the following choices:

> BUTTON:

timer.

> TRIGGER:

timer.

> CANCEL:

unchanged.

Pressing the button will start the game

Pulling the trigger will start the game

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

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THE SETUP MENU

This menu is the starting point for access to all of the parameters that control the way that the Ego9 operates. To access this menu, ﬁrst turn on the Ego9 and then remove the 3 screws holding the right hand cheek of the rubber grips (SEE FIGURE 8.1). Peeling back the cheek will reveal a red Setup (A) button on the circuit board (SEE FIGURE 8.2), double-click this button or, alternatively, push and hold it for 2 seconds.

If the tournament lock (LOCK) is off then this menu is joined to the end of the Main Menu and can therefore be accessed without tools.

FIG 8.1

LOCK

THE TOURNAMENT LOCK PARAMETER

The Ego9 has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Ego9 shoots without the use of tools.

This parameter is used to set the state of the tournament lock and has the following choices:-

> OFF:

Turn on the tournament lock. The Set-up Menu is

added to the Main Menu, making it easily accessible by pressing and holding the button.

> ON:

Turn off the tournament lock. The Set-up Menu

is only accessible by removing the right hand cheek of the rubber grips and then pressing and holding the red

SETUP button on the circuit board.

> CANCEL:

unchanged.

Cancel selection and leave the parameter

PRESET

THE PRESET MENU

In order to simplify the set up of the Ego9 a number of Preset conﬁgurations are available for selection. Choosing one of these presets will cause all of the necessary parameters to be set in such a way as to make the Ego9 comply with the rules governing a particular paintball league. It is also possible for the user to save up to two Preset conﬁgurations of their own.

FIG 8.2

LOAD

THE LOAD PRESET PARAMETER

This parameter is used to load the required Preset conﬁguration and has the following choices.

> FACTORY:

defaults. The Ego9 leaves the factory set in this way and this is also described on the Run Screen as SEMI.

> NPPL:

Ego9 to comply with the 2008 NPPL rules governing ﬁring modes.

> PSP xx:

Ego9 to comply with the 20xx PSP rules governing ﬁring modes.

Reset every parameter to the factory set

Load a set of parameters that conﬁgures the

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> MS xx:

Load a set of parameters

that conﬁgures the Ego9 to comply with the 20xx Millennium Series rules governing ﬁring modes.

> CANCEL:

parameter remains unchanged.

> USER 1:

mode parameters that have been previously saved by the user.

> USER 2:

ﬁring mode parameters that have been previously saved by the user.

With the exception of of the Presets changes only those parameters that control the ﬁring mode of the Ego9, leaving FILTER,

TIMING and HARDWARE parameters

unchanged.

Editing is cancelled and the

Load a set of custom ﬁring

Load a second set of custom

FACTORY each

SAVE

THE SAVE PRESET PARAMETER

This parameter is used to save the current set of parameters as a user deﬁned custom Preset conﬁguration. This parameter has the following choices:-

> USER 1:

Save the current parameters

as the Preset ‘USER 1’.

> USER 2:

Save the current parameters

as the Preset ‘USER 2’.

> CANCEL:

parameter remains unchanged.

Editing is cancelled and the

MODE

THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER

This parameter is used to select the ﬁring mode of the Ego9 and has the following choices:

> SEMI:

This is the default and in this ﬁring mode the

Ego9 will ﬁre one shot for every trigger pull.

> RAMP:

In this ﬁring mode, the rate of ﬁre is increased above the rate at which the trigger is pulled once certain criteria have been met. These criteria are set by the parameters on the Ramp Set Menu.

> CANCEL:

unchanged.

Editing is cancelled and the parameter is

PLEASE NOTE: CERTAIN MODES MAY ONLY BE AVAILABLE

IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND ON CERTAIN MODELS OF THE

EGO9.

ROF CAP

THE RATE OF FIRE CAP PARAMETER

ROF CAP parameter is used to specify whether or

The not the Ego9 should have a limited, or capped rate of ﬁre. When the ROF CAP is enabled, the maximum achievable rate of ﬁre is set by the MAX ROF parameter. Choices for the ROF CAP parameter are:-

> OFF:

Rate of ﬁre only limited by the loader.

> ON:

Rate of ﬁre limited to the MAX ROF parameter

value.

> CANCEL:

unchanged.

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

MAX ROF

THE MAXIMUM RATE OF FIRE PARAMETER

MAX ROF parameter is used to set the maximum

The achievable rate of ﬁre from the Ego9. The value of this parameter can be adjusted between 10.0 and 30.0 balls per second in 0.1bps increments.

The

MAX ROF parameter will only be displayed if you

have set the ROF CAP parameter to ‘ON’.

NOTE: THE CURRENT PRESET CONFIGURATION CAN BE VIEWED

FROM THE RUN SCREEN BY PRESSING THE BUTTON.

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OFF ROF

THE RATE OF FIRE WHEN BBSS OFF PARAMETER

OFF ROF parameter is used to control how fast the

The Ego9 cycles when the Break Beam Sensor System is disabled. This parameter can be set between 4.0 and

15.0 balls per second and should always be set to the slowest speed of the loading system in use.

RMP SET

THE RAMP SETTINGS MENU

This menu is only available when ramping has been selected with the MODE parameter and comprises a list of parameters that control the way in which the Ego9 ramps, as shown below:

TYPE

THE RAMP TYPE PARAMETER

This parameter is used to select the ramping style and has the following choices:-

> STEP:

Step ramping will cause the Ego9 to shoot in

semi-automatic until a number of trigger pulls, set by

PULL NO, have been made at a minimum pull rate, set

by KICK IN. At this point the rate of ﬁre will step up to the maximum rate of ﬁre as set by MAX ROF (or the maximum loader speed if the ROF CAP parameter is set to off). Ramping is maintained as long as the user continues to pull the trigger at a required rate set by

SUSTAIN.

> LINEAR:

in semi-automatic until a number of trigger pulls, set by PULL NO, have been made at a minimum pull rate, set by KICK IN. At this point the rate of ﬁre will equal the rate of trigger pulls increased by the percentage speciﬁed by RATE up to a maximum rate of ﬁre as set by MAX ROF, if the

ROF CAP is on. Ramping is

maintained as long as the user continues to pull the trigger at a required rate set by SUSTAIN.

> CANCEL:

cancelled and no changes are made to the parameter.

Linear ramping will cause the Ego9 to shoot

Editing is

RATE

THE LINEAR RAMP RATE PARAMETER

The parameter is only available when is selected and is used to set the percentage increase in rate of ﬁre over rate of trigger pulls.

For example, if the user is pulling the trigger at a rate of 10 pulls per second and the RATE parameter is set to 50% then the rate of ﬁre is 10 plus 50% extra which is 15 balls per second.

This parameter can be set between 0 and 100% in 10% increments.

LINEAR ramping

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PULL NO

THE RAMP START PARAMETER

The parameter sets the number of trigger pulls that are required at the KICK IN rate before ramping will start. The parameter can be set between 4 and 9 pulls in 1 pull increments.

KICK IN

THE RAMP KICK-IN PARAMETER

This parameter sets the minimum rate at which the user has to pull the trigger in order to start ramping. This parameter can be set between 5.0 and 15.0 pulls per second in 0.1 pulls per second increments.

SUSTAIN

THE SUSTAIN RATE PARAMETER

Once the Ego9 is ramping the user has to continue to pull the trigger at a minimum rate in order to maintain the ramping. This parameter sets this rate and can be between 5.0 and 15.0 pulls per second in 0.1 pulls per second increments.

RESTART

THE RAMP RESTART PARAMETER

RESTART parameter deﬁnes the amount of time

The after the last trigger pull during which the ramp can be restarted with a single trigger pull. If a trigger pull occurs after the RESTART time has expired, then the other ramp start conditions have to be met before ramping will restart. This parameter can be set between

0.0 and 1.0 seconds in 0.1 second increments.

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TIMING

THE TIMING MENU

The parameters on the Timing menu all relate to the timing of speciﬁc events.

DWELL

THE DWELL PARAMETER

DWELL parameter sets

The the amount of time that the solenoid is energized and therefore the amount of gas that is released with each shot of the Ego9. Setting this parameter too low will result in low velocity shots and/or excessive shot to shot velocity ﬂuctuations. Setting the parameter too high will simply waste gas and make the Ego9 louder.

DWELL can be set

The between 0.0 and 25.0 milliseconds. The factory default setting can normally be reduced after a few thousand shots as the Ego9 ‘beds-in’.

FSD COMP

THE FIRST SHOT DROP-OFF COMPENSATION PARAMETER

First shot drop off is a reduction in velocity of the ﬁrst shot ﬁred after an extended period of not ﬁring and is caused by the stiction between dynamic o-rings and the surfaces that they are in contact with. In order to compensate for FSD this parameter can be set to add extra time to the DWELL parameter for the ﬁrst shot. This parameter can be set between 0.0 and 3.0 milliseconds.

LIGHT

THE LIGHT PARAMETER

The LCD backlight is illuminated whenever any of the buttons are pressed on the Ego9. The LIGHT parameter is used to set the amount of time that the backlight stays lit between 0.0 and 20.0 seconds in 0.5 second increments.

SLEEP

THE SLEEP PARAMETER

If the Ego9 is inactive for a period of time then it will automatically switch off in order to save power. The

SLEEP parameter is used to set that time between 5 and

60 minutes in 5 minute increments.

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FILTER

THE FILTER MENU

The parameters on the Filter Menu are all used to tune the Ego9’s software ﬁlters which prevent the Ego9 from ﬁring unless all of the necessary conditions are met. The factory default settings will be suitable for most set-ups, however certain loader and trigger set-ups may require modiﬁcation of one or more of these parameters:

DBOUNCE

THE DEBOUNCE PARAMETER

The DBOUNCE parameter is used to combat any trigger bounce that might occur in the Ego9 and can be set between level 1 and level 9 in one level increments.

> LEVEL 9:

> LEVEL1:

> CANCEL:

unchanged.

Level 9 providing the most ﬁltering.

Level 1 providing the least ﬁltering.

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

EMPTY

THE BREECH EMPTY TIME PARAMETER

In order for the BBSS to function correctly it must ﬁrst detect that the bolt is fully retracted and the breech is empty, and then detect that a paintball is loaded into the breech before the Ego9 is allowed to ﬁre.

Slots or holes in some third party bolts can fool

and so this parameter is used to specify a

the BBSS minimum time that the breech must be empty. The parameter can be set between 1.0 and 20.0ms in 0.5ms increments.

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FULL

THE BREECH FULL TIME PARAMETER

Tumbling paintballs can take time to settle in the breech before they can be successfully ﬁred. This parameter is used to set the amount of time that a paintball has to be in the breech before the Ego9 is allowed to ﬁre. This parameter can be set between 1.0 and 20 milliseconds in 0.5ms increments.

PULL TM

THE TRIGGER PULL TIME PARAMETER

The PULL TM parameter is used to set the minimum amount of time that the trigger must be pulled before it is recognised as a valid trigger pull. This parameter can be set between 3.0 and 20.0 milliseconds in 0.5 increments.

REL TM

THE TRIGGER RELEASE TIME PARAMETER

The REL TM parameter is used to set the minimum amount of time that the trigger must be released before it is recognised as a valid trigger release. This parameter can be set between 3.0 and 25.0 milliseconds in 0.1 millisecond increments.

PULL PT

THE TRIGGER PULL POINT PARAMETER

The PULL PT parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the Hardware Menu. PULL PT deﬁnes the point at which the trigger is considered pulled and is adjustable between 51% and 99% in 1% increments.

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REL PT

THE TRIGGER RELEASE POINT PARAMETER

The REL PT parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the Hardware Menu. REL PT deﬁnes the point at which the trigger is considered released and is adjustable between 1% and 49% in 1% increments.

BASIC TRIGGER FILTER SET-UP

95% of trigger bounce problems can be eliminated by utilizing one of the nine ﬁxed DBOUNCE choices

(LEVEL 1-9). In attempting to eliminate trigger bounce it is advisable to try the nine ﬁxed DBOUNCE choices

before attempting any advanced set up of the trigger ﬁlters.

ADVANCED TRIGGER FILTER SET-UP

In order to optimize the Trigger Filters it is necessary to have the PULL PT parameter set as high as possible and the REL PT parameter set as low as possible:

1. Select the PULL PT parameter. Observe that the graphical bar rises and falls as the trigger is pulled and released. The actual value of the graphical bar is displayed in the top right of the display.

2. Set the Rear Stop Trigger Screw as required, ensuring that the bar is as close to 100% as possible when the trigger is fully depressed against the set screw. It is advisable to allow for some extra travel in the trigger pull once the bar has reached its maximum value.

3. Adjust the PULL PT parameter so that when the trigger is fully depressed the bar settles above the indicator on the left hand side of the screen (see page

49).

4. Select the REL PT parameter. Observe that the graphical bar rises and falls as the trigger is pulled and released. The actual value of the graphical bar is displayed in the top right of the display.

(CONTINUED)

5. Set the Front Stop Trigger Screw as required, ensuring that the bar is as close to 0% as possible when the trigger is fully released against the set screw. It is advisable to allow for some extra travel in the trigger release once the bar has reached its minimum value.

6. Adjust the REL PT parameter so that when the trigger is fully released the bar settles beneath the indicator on the left hand side of the screen (see page 50).

7. Set the Magnet Return Strength Screw and the Spring Return Strength Screw as required, making both the spring tension and the return force as strong as possible without compromising the “feel” of the trigger.

NOTE: THE FASTEST WAY TO SHOOT AN EGO9 IS TO WALK

THE TRIGGER WITH T WO OR MORE FINGERS. FEATHERING

(NOT FULLY RELEASING) THE TRIGGER WILL CAUSE THE

FILTERING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE RATE OF FIRE IN ORDER

TO ELIMINATE WHAT IT PERCEIVES AS TRIGGER BOUNCE.

TRAININ

THE TRAINING PARAMETER

The TRAININ parameter is used to select Training Mode. In Training Mode the Ego9 will function exactly the same as normal but with two important differences:-

1. The solenoid valve is under - driven so that the rammer only moves a small amount and does not strike the exhaust valve. This simulates the ﬁring cycle without wasting air and generating lots of noise.

2. The BBSS is overridden so that the Ego9 can cycle without paint. The centre of the BBSS indicator changes to a ‘T’ to indicate that Training Mode is enabled.

The Training parameter choices are as follows:-

> OFF:

Training Mode is disabled and the Ego9

functions normally.

> ON:

Training Mode is enabled.

> CANCEL:

unchanged.

Cancel editing and leave the parameter

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HARDWRE

THE HARDWARE MENU

The Hardware Menu comprises parameters that control low level functionality of the Ego9 electronic hardware.

TRIGGER

THE TRIGGER DETECTION PARAMETER

The Ego9 is ﬁtted with a dual trigger pull detection system. A non-contact Opto-electronic trigger sensor arrangement is used to detect trigger movement whilst a micro - switch is used to provide a more traditional tactile feedback for the trigger. The TRIGGER parameter is used to select which system is used. The choices available are as follows:-

> OPTO:

Select the Opto sensor for

trigger pull detection.

> SWITCH:

trigger pull detection.

> CANCEL:

the parameter unchanged.

Select the micro-switch for

Cancel editing and leave

SOUND

THE SOUND PARAMETER

The Ego9 board is capable of emitting a variety of sounds to audibly signal when certain functions have been performed, including ,but not limited to, powering up, powering off, changing the BBSS mode and successfully changing parameters. This parameter determines if this feature is switched on or off, switching it on will cause more drain on the battery. The choices available for this parameter are:

>OFF: Sounds switched off.

>ON: Sounds switched on.

>CANCEL: Cancel editing and leave

the parameter unchanged.

TONES

THE TONES PARAMETER

This parameter determines if the Ego9 emits a tone each time any of the pushbuttons on the Navigation Console are activated. As part of the Smart menu system the TONES parameter will only be shown in the Hardware Menu if the SOUND parameter is switched ON. The choices available for this parameter are:

>OFF: Tones switched off.

>ON: Tones switched on.

>CANCEL: Cancel editing and leave

the parameter unchanged.

WARNING

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CLEANING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

Undo the retaining screw for the Break Beam Sensor Cover on the right hand side of the Ego9 using a 5/64" (2mm) hex key (SEE FIGURE 9.1).

Remove the Sensor Cover to expose the back of the Break Beam Sensor unit (SEE FIGURE 9.2). Using a dry cotton bud, carefully remove any debris, paint or moisture from the back of the sensor unit and from inside the Sensor Cover.

Lift the BBSS free from the Ego9 body and using another dry cotton bud, remove any grease or debris build-up from the front of the sensor unit (SEE FIGURE

9.3).

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FIG 9.1

(CONTINUED)

Remove the rubber ﬁnger detent and using a dry cotton bud clean the detent and it’s location point in the Ego9 Body. (SEE FIGURE 9.4) Replace the detent back into the Ego9 body (SEE FIGURE 9.5) and place the BBSS back into the designated slot in the body (SEE FIGURE

9.2). Ensure that the sensor is face down in the body i.e.

looking into the breech.

Replace the Sensor Cover and using a 5/64" hex key, replace the Bream Beam Sensor Cover retaining screw to hold the sensor cover in place (SEE FIGURE 9.6).

Repeat the procedure for the opposite side of the Ego9.

You have now cleaned your Break Beam Sensor System.

NOTE: WHEN CLEANING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM

INSPECT THE CONDITION OF RUBBER FINGER DETENTS

AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. ENSURE THAT THE RECEIVER

SENSOR (INDICATED BY A RED MARK & RED HEAT SHRINK) IS

LOCATED ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE MARKER BODY.

FIG 9.4

FIG 9.5FIG 9.2

FIG 9.3

FIG 9.6

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CLEANING THE INLINE REGULATOR

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

Note: The internals of your Inline Regulator may vary according to the model of Ego9 that you have.

Disconnect the macroline hosing from your Inline Regulator allowing it to be unscrewed from the Front Regulator Mount (FRM) (SEE FIGURE 10.1).

Turn the Inline Regulator upside down and carefully unscrew the two sections (SEE FIGURE 10.2). These can be unscrewed by hand or using a 3/8 hex key in the top and a 5/16 hex key in the bottom of the Inline Regulator.

By ﬁrmly gripping the exposed end of the Inline Regulator Piston, carefully remove the piston and spring in its entirety (SEE FIGURE 10.3).

Insert a 1/8” hex key into the adjuster screw in the bottom half of the Inline Regulator, and wind the screw clockwise through the bottom section of the regulator body (SEE FIGURE 10.4) and pull free when it will no longer turn upwards anymore.

NOTE: THE ADJUSTER SCREW CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY

TURNING IT UPWARDS THROUGH THE BOTTOM SECTION

BECOME DAMAGED IT THE ADJUSTER SCREW IS REMOVED

Using a dry cotton bud, clean the 011 NBR 70 o-ring that sits at the top of the bottom section of the Inline Regulator (SEE OVERLEAF FIGURE 10.5). Using Elipse Gun Oil and a fresh cotton bud, re-lubricate the seal ready for re-assembly.

MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON.

OF THE INLINE REGULATOR. THE REGULATOR WILL

INCORRECTLY.

FIG 10.1

FIG 10.2

FIG 10.3

FIG 10.4

(CONTINUED)

Thoroughly clean the two 008 NBR 70 o-rings on the adjuster screw and lubricate ready for re-assembly. Inspect the top face of the adjuster unit for any excessive wear or damage as this could cause the Inline Regulator to creep (SEE FIGURE 10.6).

NOTE: THE SEALING FACE ON THE INLINE REGULATOR

PISTON CAN ALSO CAUSE THE REGULATOR TO CREEP OR

“SUPERCHARGE”, SO THIS SHOULD ALSO BE CHECKED.

With the threaded section towards to the base of the regulator body, re-insert the adjuster screw into the bottom half of the regulator body (SEE FIGURE 10.7). Apply light pressure to the top of the adjuster screw and using a 1/8" hex key wind the adjuster screw counter-clockwise until it stops at the base of the regulator body. Turn the adjuster screw 4 turns in a clockwise direction to set the Inline Regulator pressure at approximately 160 psi.

Take the piston and spring and clean the seal at the top of the piston, re-lubricating it with a light smear of Eclipse Grease ready for re-assembly (SEE FIGURE 10.8). Insert the piston and spring into the top half of the Inline Regulator body (SEE FIGURE 10.9).

WARNING: THE SPRING IN THE EGO9 INLINE REGULATOR

HAS BEEN DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE ECLIPSE EGO9. USING ANY OTHER SPRING WILL DAMAGE THE

Keeping the top half of the Inline Regulator upside down, screw the two halves of the Inline Regulator together (SEE FIGURE 10.10).

You have now stripped, cleaned, lubricated and assembled your Inline Regulator.

NOTE: IF ANY SEALS ARE DAMAGED THEN REPLACE THEM.

EXTRA SEALS ARE AVAILABLE IN EGO9 PARTS KITS AVAILABLE

EGO9 AND VOID YOUR WARRANT Y.

ONLINE AT WWW.PLANETECLIPSE.COM.

FIG 10.5

FIG 10.7

FIG 10.9

FIG 10.6

FIG 10.8

FIG 10.10

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CLEANING THE LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR (LPR)

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

Note: The internals of your LPR may vary according to the model of Ego9 that you have.

The Inline Regulator can be removed if needs be.

Unscrew the LPR Cap from the marker body

(SEE FIGURE 11.1).

Remove the LPR Piston and rear spring from the LPR Cap (SEE FIGURE 11.2).

Cupping the palm of one hand, turn the LPR Cap upside down and tip the front spring out into your palm (SEE

FIGURE 11.3).

Remove the rear spring from the LPR Piston and using a dry cotton bud, carefully clean the 013 NBR 70 o-ring on the LPR Piston (SEE FIGURE 11.4). If the seal is damaged then replace it. Once the seal has been cleaned, lubricate with a light application of Eclipse Grease so that it is ready for re-assembly.

NOTE: THE ADJUSTER SCREW DOES NOT NEED TO BE

REMOVED FROM THE LPR CAP FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE.

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FIG 11.1

FIG 11.2

(CONTINUED)

nsert the front spring (silver in colour) into the LPR Cap,

so that it rests neatly on the adjuster screw (SEE FIGURE

11.5).

Place the gold coloured spring onto the LPR Piston and insert Piston and Spring into the LPR Cap, o-ring end ﬁrst (SEE FIGURE 11.6).

Before screwing the LPR Cap back onto your Ego9, use a dry cotton bud to clean the 010 NBR 70 o-ring inside the LPR Body (SEE FIGURE 11.7). Lubricate this seal using a light 3 in 1 oil, such as Eclipse Gun Oil.

Replace the LPR cap by screwing it onto the LPR Body in the Ego9 (SEE FIGURE 11.8).

FIG 11.5

FIG 11.6 FIG 11.7

FIG 11.3

FIG 11.4

FIG 11.8

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MAINTAINING THE RAMMER

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

Pull the Bolt pin upwards so that it disengages the Rammer, allowing the bolt to be removed via the rear of the Ego9 (SEE FIGURE 12.1).

Using a 3/16" hex key, unscrew and remove the Rammer Cap at the rear of the Ego9 (SEE FIGURE 12.2).

Raise the front of the Ego9 and tap the Ego9 onto your hand until the rammer falls into the palm of your hand

(SEE FIGURE 12.3).

Thoroughly clean the Rammer Shaft and all of its seals, paying special attention to the 009 NBR 70 o-ring on the middle of the Shaft (SEE FIGURE 12.4), the rear 011 NBR 70 o-ring (SEE FIGURE 12.5) and the condition of the bumper in the Rammer Cap (SEE FIGURE 12.6

OVERLEAF).

Replace any worn seals/bumpers using authentic Eclipse Ego9 spare parts.

MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON.

FIG 12.2

FIG 12.1

FIG 12.3

(CONTINUED)

Lubricate all of the seals on the Rammer Shaft and inside the Rammer Cap and replace the Rammer into the rear of the Ego9 body as shown in (SEE FIGURE 12.7).

NOTE: DO NOT USE ECLIPSE GREASE ON THE RAMMER. ONLY

USE LIGHT PAINTGUN OIL, WE RECOMMEND ECLIPSE GUN

Replace the Rammer Cap, using the 3/16" hex key to secure it into the Ego9 body (SEE FIGURE 12.8).

NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE RAMMER CAP SCREW.

Noting the position of the Rammer in the Ego9 body

(SEE FIGURE 12.9), replace the Bolt and locate the Bolt

pin into the designated groove in the Rammer Shaft

(SEE FIGURE 12.10).

NOTE: THE NUMBER OF O-RINGS ON THE RAMMER MAY

VARY ACCORDING TO THE MODEL OF EGO9 THAT YOU HAVE.

OIL.

FIG 12.7

FIG 12.6

FIG 12.8

DOT

FIG 12.5FIG 12.4

FIG 12.10FIG 12.9

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CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE BOLT

WARNING: THIS PROCEDURE CAN BE PERFORMED

WITH THE EGO9 GASSED UP AS WELL AS DE-GASSED. IF

PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE WITH THE EGO9 GASSED

UP ENSURE A BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE IS USED AND

THAT THE EGO9 IS SWITCHED OFF TO MAKE THE SYSTEM

Raise the Bolt pin and remove the Bolt and Bolt pin from the Ego9 marker body (FIGURE 13.1).

Using a dry cotton bud remove any paint or grease from the surface of the Bolt (SEE FIGURE 13.2).

Lubricate the Bolt (SEE FIGURE 13.3) and replace the Bolt, locking the Bolt pin into the designated slot in the Rammer (SEE FIGURE 13.4).

NOTE: WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF ECLIPSE GUN OIL ON

SAFER TO WORK ON.

THE EGO9 RAMMER AND BOLT.

FIG 13.1

FIG 13.2

REMOVING THE FRAME

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

Disconnect any hosing and unscrew the Inline Regulator from the front regulator mount as detailed in the “Cleaning the Inline Regulator” section of this Maintenance guide (pages 56-57).

Using a 5/64” hex key remove the six screws that attach the Ego9 rubber grips to the Ego9 grip frame

(SEE FIGURE 14.1). Unplug the solenoid and unplug the

break beam sensor system from their connections on the Ego9 circuit board (SEE FIGURE 14.2).

Using a 1/8” hex key undo the two frame retaining screws (SEE FIGURE 14.3) and remove the frame from the Ego9 body, taking care not to damage any wires

(SEE FIGURE 14.4).

You have now removed the frame.

MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON.

FIG 14.1

FIG 14.2

FIG 13.7

DOT

FIG 13.3

FIG 13.4

FIG 14.3

FIG 14.4

WARNING

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ATTACHING THE FRAME

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ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

Carefully thread the solenoid and break beam sensor system wires through the access holes in the top of the Ego9 grip frame (SEE FIGURE 14.5) and re-attach the grip frame to the marker body by tightening the two grip frame screws using a 1/8” hex key (SEE FIGURE 14.6).

Ensure that the break beam sensor system cables lie neatly in the slots provided for them in the Ego9 grip frame and connect the solenoid and the break beam sensors to their relevant connections on the Ego9 circuit board (SEE FIGURE 14.7). Adjust both the solenoid wires and the break beam sensor system wires so that they sit neatly within the grip frame

(SEE FIGURE 14.8).

Re-attach the Ego9 rubber grips to the frame by using a 5/64” hex key to replace the 6 grip screws.

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THE EGO9 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

FIG 14.5

FIG 14.6

FIG 14.7

Having removed the trigger frame completely from the Ego9 body (see page 63), use a 5/64” hex key to remove the two screws that hold the bearing carrier in place in the top of the frame (SEE FIGURE 15.1). Gently lift the bearing carrier and trigger assembly free from the trigger frame taking care not to damage the microswitch or the Opto sensors (SEE FIGURE 15.2).

Using a 1/16” hex key, loosen the trigger pin retaining set screw from the bottom of the trigger (SEE FIGURE

15.3). Use a small hex key to push the trigger pin out of

the bearing carrier from one side (SEE FIGURE 15.4).

Clean the trigger and bearing carrier thoroughly and also clean the space within the frame that the trigger sits into.

Carefully remove the Trigger Spring from the spring hole in the top of the trigger and clean off any paint debris or moisture from it (SEE FIGURE 15.5).

MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON.

FIG 15.2

FIG 15.1

FIG 15.3

FIG 14.8

FIG 15.4

FIG 15.5

WARNING

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(CONTINUED)

Replace the Trigger Spring into the spring hole in the top of the trigger and position the trigger so that the hole through the trigger lines up with the holes in the bearing carrier, slide the trigger pin in place (SEE FIGURE

15.6).

Gently lower the trigger assembly and bearing carrier into the frame, taking care not to damage the microswitch or the Opto sensor, and ensuring that the trigger is positioned correctly (SEE FIGURE 15.7). Using a 5/64” hex key tighten the two screws that hold the bearing carrier in place in the top of the Ego9 frame (SEE FIGURE

15.8). Using a 1/16” hex key tighten down the trigger

pin retaining set screw (SEE FIGURE 15.9).

NOTE: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE TRIGGER PIN RETAINING

SCREW UNTIL THE BEARING CARRIER HAS BEEN SECURED

IN THE FRAME. THIS IS TO ENSURE THE TRIGGER PIN IS

CORRECTLY LINED UP AGAINST THE SIDE WALL OF THE

You have now stripped and cleaned your Ego9 trigger.

FRAME.

FIG 15.6

FIG 15.7

FIG 15.8

THE EGO9 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON.

With the frame separated from the Ego9 body and the Solenoid Assembly and BBSS Assembly unplugged from the circuit board (see page 63) use a 5/64” hex key to undo and remove the two screws that hold the Solenoid Assembly onto the Ego9 body (SEE FIGURE

16.1).

With the Solenoid Assembly completely removed from the Ego9 body the bottom of the Ego9 body should now resemble FIGURE 16.2 Ensure that the air transfer holes in the bottom of the body are free from contamination from any dirt, debris, paint or moisture and clear away any excess grease if it appears to be blocking any of the transfer holes.

Check the underside of the Solenoid Assembly to ensure that it is also free from damage or debris (SEE

FIGURE 16.3) .Remove and clean the rubber gasket

as shown in FIGURE 16.4. Replace the rubber gasket ensuring that it lies ﬂat in its designated groove in the minifold body (SEE FIGURE 16.5).

If you are replacing a defective Pilot Assembly, unscrew it from the minifold and replace it with a new Pilot Assembly unit (SEE FIGURE 16.6).

FIG 16.1

FIG 16.2 FIG 16.3

FIG 16.4

FIG 16.5

FIG 15.9

FIG 16.6

WARNING

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QUICK GUIDE

(CONTINUED)

Using a 5/64” hex key remove the Spool Cap and Spring

(SEE FIGURE 16.7). Remove the Spool Shaft using a pair

of needle-nosed pliers as shown in SEE FIGURE 16.8. Clean the Spool Shaft using a cloth to wipe off any paint, debris or old grease and lubricate all of the o-rings on the Spool Shaft with Eclipse Grease before re-inserting it (SEE FIGURE 16.9). Replace the Spool Spring then Spool Cap using a 5/64” hex key to secure them in place (SEE FIGURE 16.10).

Hold the Solenoid Assembly onto the bottom of the Ego9 body, taking care to line it up correctly with the screw holes in the body and to avoid pinching the BBSS wires underneath it. Use a 5/64” hex key to tighten the two screws that hold the Solenoid Assembly onto the Ego9 body (SEE FIGURE 16.11).

You have now successfully stripped and cleaned your Ego9 Solenoid Assembly.

FIG 16.7

FIG 16.9

FIG 16.8

FIG 16.10

REMOVING THE VALVE ASSEMBLY

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

Lift the bolt pin and slide the bolt out of the rear of the marker. Disconnect any hosing and unscrew the Inline Regulator from the front regulator mount as detailed in the “Cleaning the Inline Regulator” section of this Maintenance guide (page 56-57). Remove the frame as detailed on page 63.

Take the Ego9 body and turn it so that the underside of the Solenoid Assembly, and Valve plug are visible and accessible (SEE FIGURE 17.1). Using a 1/8” hex key remove the screw from the front regulator mount that holds the LPR Body into the marker body (SEE FIGURE

17.2).

Remove the entire LPR assembly, the valve spring and the exhaust valve from the marker body (SEE FIGURE

17.3). Using a 1/8” hex key remove the valve plug from

the underside of the Ego9 body (SEE FIGURE 17.4). The bottom of the exhaust valve guide should now be visible through the valve plug hole (SEE FIGURE 17.5). Ensure that the rammer is in its rear position and taking an L-shaped hex key, place it down through the bolt slot in the top of the body so that you can apply light pressure to pop the valve guide out of its place in the Ego9 body (SEE FIGURE 17.6).

MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON.

FIG 17.1

FIG 17.2

FIG 17.3 FIG 17.4

FIG 16.11

FIG 17.5 FIG 17.6

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Note how one side of the exhaust valve guide is ﬂat (A) whilst the other is raised (B) to create the surface that the exhaust valve seals on (SEE FIGURE 17.7). Inspect the sealing face of both the exhaust valve guide and the exhaust valve for any excessive wear or damage. If the exhaust valve or the exhaust valve guide is damaged then replace with authentic Ego9 parts.

Lubricate both of the o-rings on the exhaust valve guide with Eclipse Gun Oil (SEE FIGURE 17.8). Lubricate the o-rings on the LPR body with Eclipse Gun Oil (SEE

FIGURE 17.9).

Place the exhaust valve in the exhaust valve guide, making sure that the sealing faces are next to each other, and place the valve spring over the end of the exhaust valve and then place this sub-assembly over the LPR Body (SEE FIGURE 17.10).

NOTE: MAKE SURE THE LARGER DIAMETER FRM SCREW

HOLE ON THE LPR BODY AND THE BLOCKED SIDE OF THE

EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE ARE IN LINE WITH EACH OTHER

BEFORE INSERTING THE PART STACK INTO THE EGO9.

Holding the LPR Assembly so that the larger hole on the LPR body is facing the bottom of the marker body, insert the valve assembly, valve spring and LPR assembly into the front of the marker body (SEE FIGURE

17.11).

FIG 17.7

FIG 17.8

(CONTINUED)

When the exhaust valve is in the correct place, you will be able to see the closed side through the valve plug hole in the Ego9 body (SEE FIGURE 17.12).

Using a 1/8” hex key replace the FRM Screw that secures the LPR body into the marker body

17.13).

NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE LPR BODY IS IN THE CORRECT

ORIENTATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE FRM

SCREW. THE LARGER OF THE TWO HOLES ON THE LPR BODY

SHOULD BE AT THE BOTTOM WHEN ALIGNING THE HOLES

Make sure that the exhaust valve guide is lined up correctly and then take a 1/8” hex key and replace the valve plug (SEE FIGURE 17.14).

You have now successfully stripped and cleaned your Ego9 Valve Assembly. See page 64 on how to attach the Ego9 Frame.

WITH THE EGO9 BODY.

(SEE FIGURE

FIG 17.12

FIG 17.9

FIG 17.13

FIG 17.10

FIG 17.11

FIG 17.14

WARNING

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THE EGO9 ON/OFF PURGE SYSTEM (OOPS)

WARNING: DE-GAS YOUR MARKER, DISCHARGING

ANY STORED GAS IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND REMOVE

THE BARREL, LOADER AND AIR SYSTEM TO MAKE THE

Having disconnected the macroline hose from the ﬁtting on the OOPS Body, unscrew the OOPS Knob from the OOPS Body (SEE FIGURE 18.1). Clean off any dirt, debris or moisture from the OOPS Knob and the threaded section of the OOPS Body.

Use an appropriately sized hex key to push the OOPS Pin out of the OOPS Body (SEE FIGURE 18.2) and then remove the OOPS Insert using a pair of needle nosed pliers (SEE FIGURE 18.3).

Clean and check the condition of the two o-rings on the outside of the OOPS Insert, replacing as necessary

(SEE FIGURE 18.4).

MARKER EASIER TO WORK ON.

FIG 18.1

(CONTINUED)

Clean and check the condition of the single internal o-ring in the front of the OOPS Insert, replace if necessary (SEE FIGURE 18.5). Lubricate all three of these o-rings liberally using Eclipse Grease (SEE FIGURE 18.6).

Replace the OOPS Insert into the OOPS Body ensuring that the o-ring end goes in ﬁrst, pushing it into place

(SEE FIGURE 18.7).

Lubricate the narrow end of the OOPS Pin with a Smear of Eclipse Grease and push the pin, narrow end ﬁrst, into the OOPS Body so that it sits in the OOPS Insert and pokes through the front of the OOPS Body (SEE

FIGURE 18.8).

Screw the OOPS Knob back onto the OOPS body until only a couple of threads are showing (SEE FIGURE 18.9).

Reconnect the macroline hose to the ﬁtting on the OOPS Body (SEE FIGURE 18.10).

You have now successfully cleaned and maintained your On/Off Purge System.

FIG 18.5

FIG 18.6

FIG 18.3

FIG 18.2

FIG 18.4

FIG 18.8FIG 18.7

FIG 18.10FIG 18.9

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the Ego9 will not switch on.

The battery does not seem to last very long.

The Ego9 leaks from the solenoid.

The Ego9 leaks down the barrel.

Gas vents quickly down barrel as soon as it is gassed up.

The battery has been fitted incorrectly.

The battery terminals are not making proper contact with the battery.

The battery type is of a low quality.

The gasket is damaged and/or not seated correctly in its designated pocket in the Solenoid Body.

Damaged Ego9 Solenoid.

LPR is supercharging causing intermittent leaking.

Solenoid Spool Shaft is damaged or dirty.

Damaged or incorrect seals on Rammer.

It is leaking from the Barbs.

It is over-pressurizing from damaged seals on the valve chamber.

Leaky Exhaust Valve.

Damaged Valve Seat.

Incorrect seal on front of Valve Guide.

The Exhaust Valve has become jammed in the Valve Guide.

SOLUTION

Fit the Battery correctly with the positive terminal nearest to the side of the frame.

Remove the Battery, gently bend the terminals towards where the Battery will sit and then replace the Battery.

Use an alkaline or lithium battery. Do not use a low quality or rechargeable battery.

Replace the gasket if damaged using Ego9 parts kit. Ensure the gasket is seated correctly.

Replace Ego9 Solenoid.

Clean LPR Piston seal.

Inspect regulator seal (in LPR Piston) and regulator seat (in LPR Body). Replace if necessary.

Clean or replace if required.

Replace seals.

Check hose for cuts or replace barbs.

Change Valve Chamber seals.

Replace Exhaust Valve.

Replace Valve Guide and o-rings.

Replace front seals on Valve Guide with 013 NBR70.

Replace Exhaust Valve and valve guide as necessary (see Maintenance Section).

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE

The marker is chopping or trapping paint.

The Ego9 fires yet bolt doesn’t move.

The Ego9 does not fire.

Low Velocity First Shot.

High Velocity First Shot.

The trigger very “bouncy”.

The Break Beam Sensor System is switched off.

The Bolt is dirty, causing the sensor system to incorrectly detect a paintball.

The Break Beam Sensor System is dirty causing the incorrect detection of paintballs.

The Dwell parameter is set too low.

Bolt pin is not located in Rammer correctly.

Trigger is set up incorrectly.

Solenoid is not plugged into the Ego9 PCB.

The Break Beam Sensor System is enabled but there is no paint.

Micro-switch is not being activated.

Micro-switch is damaged.

Solenoid Pilot Valve is damaged.

FSD Comp parameter is too low to overcome stiction on Solenoid and / or Rammer O-rings.

FSD Comp parameter set too high.

Inline Regulator pressure is creeping.

Incorrect Filter settings.

Trigger pull too short and return strength too low.

SOLUTION

Switch on the Break Beam Sensor System.

Clean the Bolt.

Clean the Break Beam Sensor System.

Increase the Dwell parameter.

Lift Bolt pin and line up with position of rammer correctly (See Maintenance Section).

Set trigger up correctly. (See Advanced Set-Up Section)

Plug solenoid into port on the Ego9 PCB.

Fill loader with paint.

Adjust Micro-switch activation screw accordingly.

Replace circuit board.

Replace Pilot Valve.

Increase FSD Comp parameter.

Reduce FSD Comp parameter.

Strip and clean Inline Regulator. Replace Inline Regulator piston if necessary.

Check that your trigger filter and debounce settings suit your trigger set-up.

Refer to Advanced Set-Up Section for guidelines of how to adjust your Ego9 trigger accordingly.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE

The Break Beam Sensor System does not appear to be reading correctly.

The Break Beam Sensor System is not reading at all.

Two or more balls are being fed into the breech.

Ego9 is inconsistent.

Leaking Rammer Assembly ( Leak gets louder when bolt is removed ).

Eye turns itself off after firing.

When the Ego9 powers up, no game timer / shot counter / ROF indicator is displayed and the gun will not fire.

The Break Beam Sensor System is dirty.

Break Beam Sensors are the wrong way around.

There is a broken wire or contact, or a short circuit on either of the Breech Sensor cables.

Either sensor is back to front.

If the Ego9 is being used with a force feed loader, it is possible that the loader is forcing balls past the ball detent.

Inline Regulator is supercharging.

Front ram shaft seal deteriorated.

Eye is dirty.

Eye is faulty.

Eye is out of place.

The trigger is permanently depressed.

SOLUTION

Keep the Break Beam Sensors clean to ensure correct readings (See Maintenance Section).

Check that the red receiver is on the right-hand side of the Breech.

Check the plug of the cables.

Check for cuts or pinches in the sensor cables.

Check that the sensors face each other when installed.

Change the rubber finger detent.

Strip and clean Inline Regulator. (See Maintenance Section )

Replace front Rammer Shaft seal.

Clean the eyes.

Replace the eyes.

Re-Install Eyes. Check alignment.

Turn the front stop set screw in the top of the trigger counter-clockwise until the display reads correctly. If there is sufficient trigger adjustment then turn the return force set screw counter clockwise also.

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QUICK GUIDE

ECLIPSE CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTERS

Are you unsure of where to send your Ego9 to be repaired or serviced? If your local Eclipse dealer can’t assist you, why not contact your nearest Certiﬁed Eclipse Service Center and arrange to send it into them to undertake any work that you require.

UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE

PLANET ECLIPSE LTD

England

Call: +44(0)161 872 5572 Email: Visit: www.planeteclipse.com

ACTION PAINTBALL GAMES

Russia

Call: +7(0) 95 7851 762 Email: info@paintball.ru Visit: www.paintball.ru

ADRENALICIA S.L.

Spain

Call: ++34 669 011 515 Email: jota@adrenalicia.com Visit: www.adrenalicia.com

SISSOS

Scandinavia

Call: +358 9 85590093 Email: hasse@paintball.se Visit: www.sissos.ﬁ

COOLGAMES

Finland

Call: ++358 9 586 5312 Email: mikke@ahaa.ﬁ Visit: www.coolgames.ﬁ

technical@planeteclipse.com

OPM

Germany

Call: ++49(0) 211 210 2300 Email: salesforce@paintball.de Visit: www.paintball.de

CAMP

France

Call: +33(0)1 41 09 1004 Email: Visit: www.paintballcamp.com

PONTO DE MIRA

Portugal

Call: ++351 214 120 144 Email: Visit: www.pontodemira.com

PAINTBALLNORGE AS

Norway

Call: ++47 3802 9710 Email: post@paintballnorge.no Visit: www.paintballnorge.no

BREAKOUT KFT

Hungary

Call: ++36 203 563 604 Email: info@joinpaintball.hu Visit: www.joinpaintball.hu

atelier@paintballcamp.com

paintball@pontodemira.com

ESTRATEGO PORTUGAL

Portugal

Call: ++351 213 863 637 Email: info@estratego.pt Visit: www.estratego.com

SKILL PAINTBALL

Poland

Call: ++48 22 875 2777 Email: info@skill.com.pl Visit: www.skill.com.pl

AGS

Czech Republic

Call: ++420 272 762 938 Email: info@paintballshop.cz Visit: www.paintballshop.cz

STRATEC

Sweden

Call: +46 (0)31 164871 Email: info@stratec.nu Visit: www.stratec.nu

3.4.1

Switzerland

Call: +41 (0) 79 445 24 12 Email: ovski@341.ch Visit: www.341.ch

USA & CANADA

PLANET ECLIPSE LLC

Rhode Island

Call: (401) 247 9061 Email: gerry.b@planeteclipse.com Visit: www.planeteclipse.com

DGX PAINTBALL

West Coast and California

Call: (707) 255 5166 Email: Darin@dgxpaintball.com Visit: www.dgxpaintball.com

PAINTBALL SHOWCASE

East Coast

Call: (401) 353 6040 Email: paintballsupply@aol.com Visit: www.paintballshowcase.com

BADLANDS PAINTBALL

Canada

Call: (416) 245 3856 Email: Visit: www.badlandspaintball.com

EXTREME SKATE AND PAINT

Florida

Call: (305) 248 3145 Email: Mike@espxtremesportz.com Visit: www.espxtremesportz.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW PAINTBALL

California

Call: (909) 373 0998 Email: mvpsteve@mountainviewpaintball.com Visit: www.mountainviewpaintball.com

DISRUPTIVE PAINTBALL

Arizona

Call: (520) 320 0333 Email: disruptivepaintball@yahoo.com Visit: www.disruptivepaintball.com

techzone@badlandspaintball.com

GROUND ZERO PAINTBALL

Southern States

Call: (888) 759 2578 Email: egdesigns@hughes.net Visit: www.gzpaintball.com

PAINTBALL CENTRAL

Hawaii

Call: (808) 533 0462 Email: ron@pbchawaii.com Visit: www.pbchawaii.com

PRO STAR PAINTBALL

Midwest

Call: (402) 403 1880 Email: Walt@prostarpb.com Visit: www.prostarpb.com

MAXIMUM PAINTBALL SPORTS

Texas

Call: (210) 659 0424 Email: dy_xfactor@yahoo.com Visit: www.texasxfactor.com

PAINTBALL CENTRAL

North Carolina

Call: (336) 274 4002 Visit: www.pballcentral.com

REST OF THE WORLD

ACTION PAINTBALL GAMES

Australia

Call: ++61 2 9679 0011 Email: sales@actionpaintball.com.au Visit: www.actionpaintball.com.au

EXTREME INDOOR PAINTBALL

Australia

Call: ++61 1 300 972468 Email: Visit:

MEGA PLAY MORUMBI PAINTBALL

Brazil

Call: (11) 3771-2969 Email: Visit: www.megaplaymorumbi.com.br

ZONA PAINTBALL

Chile

Email: rrpp@zonapaintball.cl Visit: www.zonapaintball.cl

FAST DUCKS PAINTBALL

Colombia

Call: 7119410-2382922 Email: Ariel@fastduckspaintball.com Visit: www.fastduckspaintball.com

SKIRMISH PAINTBALL ASIA

Malaysia

Call: ++603 7722 5629 Email: info@skirmishpaintballasia.com Visit: www.skirmishpaintballasia.com

THE PAINTBALL SHOP

South Africa

Call: ++27 413640549 Email: info@paintballshop.co.za Visit: www.paintballshop.co.za

VIPER TC PAINTBALL SUPPLY

Venezuela

Call: 584122060751 Email: vipertcps@hotmail.com

daniel@extremeindoorpaintball.com.au www.extremeindoorpaintball.com.au

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5253

696969

PART NAME

Valve Guide

Valve Plug

Valve Spring

Exhaust Valve Assembly

Rammer Cap

Rammer Cap O-RIng

Rammer

Front Rammer O-Ring

Front Rammer Bumper O-Ring

Rear Rammer O-Ring

Pilot Valve

Solenoid Assembly

Barb

Solenoid Retaining Screw

Low Pressure Hose

Torpedo

LPR Cap

LPR Adjuster Screw

18 19

LPR Adjuster Screw O-Ring

LPR Adjuster Spring

LPR Piston

LPR Piston O-Ring

LPR Piston Spring

LPR Body

LPR Body External O-Ring

LPR Body Internal O-Ring

FRM Screw

9V Battery

Frame

Trigger

Printed Circuit Board

Magnet

Trigger Adjuster Screw

Trigger Pin Locking Screw

Push Button Strip

Display Window

PCB Screw

Grip Screw

Navigation Console

Frame Screw

Trigger Pin

Inline Regulator Swivel

Inline Regulator Top

Inline Regulator Top O-Ring

Inline Regulator Bottom

Inline Regulator Bottom O-Ring

Inline Regulator Piston

Inline Regulator Piston O-Ring

Inline Regulator Spring

Inline Regulator Adjuster Screw

Inline Regulator Adjuster

Anti-Double Ball Finger

Bolt

Bolt Pin

O-Ring

Bolt O-Ring

Clamping Feed Tube

Clamping Feed Tube Screw

Body

1/4” Elbow

1/4” Hose

OOPS Body

OOPS Pin

OOPS On/Off Knob

OOPS Insert

OOPS Adjuster Screw

OOPS Insert External O-Ring

OOPS Insert Internal O-Ring

Inline Regulator Swivel O-Rings

Valve Guide O-Rings

Bolt Plunger

Bolt Spring

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PCB SCREW (3), BEARING CARRIER (2), SOLENOID (2)

( M2.5 x5 CAP HEAD SOCKET)

RUBBER GRIP SCREW (6), BBSS COVERS SCREW (2)

( 6-32UNC x5/16 COUNTERSUNK SOCKET)

SHORT FEED NECK SCREW

( 1 x10-32UNF x1/2 CAP HEAD SOCKET)

LONG FEED NECK SCREW

( 1 x10-32UNF x5/8 CAP HEAD SOCKET)

INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW

( CUSTOM MANUFACTURED)

MICRO-SWITCH SCREW

( 6-32 UNC x1/2 SOCKET SET SCREW)

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT SCREW

( 6-32 UNC x3/16 SOCKET SET SCREW)

TRIGGER PIN LOCKING SCREW

( 6-32 UNC x1/8 SOCKET SET SCREW)

T-RAIL SCREW

( 10-32 UNF x1/2 SOCKET SET SCREW)

VALVE PLUG

( CUSTOM MANUFACTURED)

LPR ADJUSTER SCREW

( CUSTOM MANUFACTURED

O-RING

016

015

14X2

013

LOCATION

Inline Regulator Swivel Barrel Back LPR Body*

Inline Regulator Piston Inline Regulator Top (NBR 90) Barrel Front Bolt

LPR Body*

Valve Guide LPR Piston

O-RING LOCATIONSCREW QTY DESCRIPTION

011

010

009

008

007

006

Back of the Rammer Rammer Cap Inline Regulator Bottom

Inside LPR Body Inside Rammer Cap

Rammer Front Bumper Rammer Shaft

OOPS Insert External Inline Regulator Adjuster Screw

Torpedo LPR Adjuster Screw

OOPS Insert Internal (NBR 90)

SHORT FRAME SCREW

( 10-32 UNF x3/8 SOCKET BUTTON HEAD)

FRM RETAINING SCREW

( CUSTOM MANUFACTURED)

* = EITHER 016 OR 14

ALL O-RINGS ARE NBR 70 DUROMETER UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

x2 O-RINGS CAN BE USED ON THE LPR BODY DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT HAS

TWO SEALING O-RINGS.

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ECLIPSE GUN OIL

The recommended oil for use in all maintenance and servicing procedures that require oil.

ECLIPSE GREASE

The recommended grease for use in all maintenance and servicing procedures that require grease.

TECH FLEX MAT

Protect your Ego9 whilst you maintain it with the Eclipse Tech Flex Mat.

TECH SHIRT

The perfect pocket covered garment for carrying all those hex keys and spares for your Ego9.

ECLIPSE GEO

The perfect kit bag companion for your Ego9. The Eclipse Geo is our new breed of paintball marker.

09 GRAVEL PACK

Transport your Laptop in style with the new ‘09 Gravel Pack.

EGO9 COMPREHENSIVE SPARES KIT

Replacement spares to service your Ego9. (not all parts shown)

BBSS SPARES KIT

Replacement Break Beam Sensor System kit for your Ego9.

ECLIPSE EGO9/ETEK/GEO TOOL TUBE

This handy little tool tube includes all of the hex key sizes that you will need to strip and maintain your Ego9, Etek or Geo marker.

BALL DETENTS

10 Replacement rubber Detents for your Ego9.

ECLIPSE SHAFT 3 BARREL BACKS

Different size barrel backs to suit different size paint. Available in .685 .689 .691 .695 bore sizes (backs sold individually). Colour and size subject to availability.

09 LOWLAND KITBAG

What better place to keep your Ego9?

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