PMI Black Maxx User Manual

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.68 CALIBER SEMI AUTOMATIC PAINTBALL MARKER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Action:	semi-automatic, open bolt blow-back
Length:	17 in. overall (with 9 in. barrel and without attachments)
Weight:	1 lb. 7 oz. (PMI BlackMaxx™)
	all weights are without attached air source or loader
Height:	8 in. (without attached loader)
Barrel:	threaded and polished aluminum
Barrel Length:	9 in.
Feed Port:	7⁄8 in. outside diameter; fits standard elbow adapters
Paintballs:	for use only with standard “.68 caliber” (.68-in. diameter) paintballs
Power source:	accepts standard connections for CO2, regulated N2,or regulated compressed air
Operating pressure:	recommended 650 p.s.i. to 1000 p.s.i.
Input pressure:	1000 p.s.i. Do not exceed recommended input on operating pressure
Power source input:	bottom line adapter; accepts standard threading
Grip:	molded .45 style
Safety:	rotating mechanical
	PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE PMI BLACKMAXX™ PAINTBALL MARKER.

PMI BLACKMAXX™ PARTS LOCATION

1.	Receiver	77101	12.	Ball Detent	10160	23.	Velocity Adjust O-ring	10460
2.	Barrel	10124	13.	Cowl Pins	77150	24.	Velocity Adjust Screw	10026
3.	Bolt	77110	14.	Sear	77120	25.	Brass Valve Base	77108
4.	Front Cowl	77102	15.	Front Pivot Pin	77151	26.	Front Bolt O-ring	77109
5.	Barrel O-ring	10161	16.	7 in. Hose	47015	27.	Bolt O-rings	77106
6.	Screen Filter	10623	17.	Grip Frame	10301	28.	Eliptical Locking Switch 77107
7.	Tank O-ring	41010	18.	Hammer O-ring	10129	29.	Safety Switch	77130
8.	Valve spring	10550	19.	Hammer	10310	30.	Trigger	77104
9.	Valve Guide	10520	20.	Hammer Spring	10351	31.	Sight Housing	77105
10.	Cup Seal	10127	21.	Spring Guide	10301	32.	Latch Pin	77152
11.	Sight Screw	77160	22.	Bolt Pin	10291	33.	3K Burst Disk	41026

PE SPARE AIR INSTALLATION

WARNING

		Your PMI Marker has a specially designed pressure release system installed. See
		Figure A. DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THIS SAFETY DEVICE! This safety device will not
		allow pressures in excess of 3000 psi to enter your marker. If the output pressure of
		your air system exceeds 3000 psi the safety release disc will vent, preventing damage
		to your marker.
		Should this occur, replace the rupture disc using only PMI Replacement Kit #41022
		rated at 3000 PSI. Contact your local paintball dealer to perform this maintenance or
Safety Device Figure A.		contact PMI at 1.800.579.1633 for further information.

WARNING

Leftover C02 will be exhausted from cartridge.

WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED INPUT OR OPERATING PRESSURE OF 1000 PSI.

VALVE-CYLINDER CONNECTION

The valve on a cylinder is to remain screwed into the cylinder. Should it loosen, the cylinder may detach from the valve with extremely dangerous force. Call manufacturer or take to qualified personnel for inspection.

Every time a cylinder is filled, the connection between the valve and cylinder must be inspected. If any looseness or leak is detected between the valve and the cylinder, do not fill. Drain cylinder and call manufacturer or take to qualified personnel for inspection.

During filling, if any looseness or leak is detected between the valve and the cylinder, filling must stop immediately. Drain cylinder and call manufacturer or take to qualified personnel for inspection.

Valve-cylinder connection.

Valve-cylinder connection.

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WARNING

VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT

OF THE PMI BLACKMAXX™

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

AND CLEANING

the power source; then remove all paintballs from the marker and loader. Leave barrel in a safe direction. Marker must be un-cocked to disassemble marker.

rotate downward the elliptical switch located on the rear of the grip frame (Figure A). After frame will unlock from the body at the rear of the gun. This will allow you to separate the grip only, as they are hinged together at the front. (Figure B)

about one inch apart you must grip the cocking knob with one hand and pull it firmly toward assembly (Figure D) should easily slide out as one unit.

with a damp cloth to remove any remaining paintball material.

in a counter clockwise direction and removed from the marker body. After removing the to allow cleaning of the barrel with a paintball squeegee.

with a damp cloth.

order. Lubricate the bolt/hammer assembly with PMI Paintball Marker Oil or any 100%

Figure A	Figure B	Figure C
	bolt o-rings
	bolt
	velocity adjuster
	hammer spring
	bolt pin
	hammer o-ring
	hammer
Figure D	Figure E	Figure F

WARNING

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

CONTACT PMI INC., FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED PMI BLACKMAXX™ REPAIR FACILITIES.

BEFORE DISASSEMBLY OF THE MARKER, REMOVE ALL PAINTBALLS FROM THE MARKER, BARREL AND LOADER; REMOVE POWER SOURCE; AND REMOVE ALL GAS OR AIR FROM THE POWER SYSTEM. INSERT BARREL PLUG AND PUT MECHANICAL SAFETY IN “NO SHOOT” POSITION. SEE FIGURE 3. RULES FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.

PAINTBALL MARKER POWER SYSTEMS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED COMPONENTS BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNLOCK THE ELLIPTICAL LOCK SWITCH WHILE THE PMI BLACKMAXX™ MARKER IS PRESSURIZED WITH GAS OR COMPRESSED AIR.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE INTERNAL VALVE BODY FROM THE BLACKMAXX™ PAINTBALL MARKER.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADD AN AFTER MARKET GAS-THRU GRIP OR EXPANSION CHAMBER TO THE FRONT OF THE MARKER. NEVER EXPOSE THIS OR ANY PAINTBALL MARKER TO PRESSURE SOURCES OR DEVICES THAT MAY EXCEED 1800 PSI.

OVERFILLING OR EXPOSING ANY GAS TANK OR PRESSURIZED PAINTBALL MARKER TO PROLONGED DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR HEAT SOURCE IS UNSAFE AND WILL CAUSE PRESSURE EXCEEDING 1800 PSI WHICH IS UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OIL

of 100% synthetic paintball marker oil on the bolt and hammer rings.

that the safety lever is forward and the red dot is visible. Check that the

is cocked, air source is correctly attached and air source is properly filled.

pin at top of trigger near trigger frame. If it catches on the edge of the use center punch to tap pin back into place

that air source is correctly attached to marker. Check that air source is adequately filled. Check sear for wear. Check hammer O-ring for wear and replace hammer O-ring if needed, using factory O-ring only. Use of other than factory

ring can cause run on. A hammer O-ring cannot be replaced with a bottle O-ring.

Check barrel o-ring; firmly tighten barrel.

Check to see that the threads on the barrel match the threading on your stock barrel; if threading is mismatched, barrel is not designed for use with

PMI BlackMaxx™. Figure F.

WARRANTY

Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI, Inc.), extends a warranty to the original purchaser of the PMI BlackMaxx™ paintball marker that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six months from the date of purchase. PMI, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing any part of the product which is defective. Service for this replacement or repair will be done free of charge upon delivery of the product to Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI, Inc.), 55 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018; accompanied by proof of the date of purchase in the form of a sales receipt or packing slip, customer pays shipping charges. Please call PMI, Inc., at 1.800.579.1633.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product, use of any parts other than original factory parts, or unauthorized repairs, modifications, or alterations, and does not apply to any parts that are made defective by modification, misuse, abuse, or accident.

This warranty does not apply to O-rings, cup seals, or springs, or to normal fading of anodized finish, scratches, or other cosmetic wear, or to any items or parts not manufactured by PMI, Inc. PMI has the right to void the warranty on any parts of the BlackMaxx™ that have been tampered with or incorrectly disassembled.

Other than as expressly stated herein, PMI, Inc., does not make any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, for any purpose other than that for which the PMI BlackMaxx™ was designed. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state to state. PMI, Inc., is not liable for any consequential damages or incidental damages which may arise from the use or operation of the PMI BlackMaxx™ or from any breach of the warranty herein set forth.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out entirely the enclosed PMI BlackMaxx™ Warranty Registration form and mail it to: Pursuit Marketing, Inc., 55 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA.

PROCEDURE

ORIGINAL SALES PURCHASE RECEIPT OR PACKING SLIP

Save your original sales purchase receipt or packing slip. A copy must accompany the marker when warranty repairs are sought.

PMI, Inc., takes pride in manufacturing high quality paintball products for many years of trouble free enjoyment. Should you experience any difficulty in operating or maintaining this PMI BlackMaxx™ paintball marker, please re-read the operator’s manual carefully. If further assistance is needed, contact PMI, Inc., at 1.800.579.1633.

	that air source is adequately filled. Adjust clockwise using velocity adjuster.	WARRANTY REPAIR RETURN PROCEDURE
		A returned product must be accompanied by a Return Authorization (RA) number; please call PMI, Inc., at 1.800.579.1633 to obtain an
	Remove bolt/hammer assembly and clean it. Clean inside receiver area where bolt/hammer
		RA number before shipping product to PMI, Inc. All warranty returns must be accompanied by a copy of the sales receipt or packing slip,
	assembly is located and oil bolt and hammer. Change to a stiffer hammer spring.
	counterclockwise using velocity adjuster. Change to a less stiff hammer spring.	the operator’s name, address, and telephone number. Include owner’s fax and e-mail if possible. Operator must remove all paintballs and
		completely drain power system before shipping, and must pack product securely to avoid damage during shipping. Include a brief
	WELL AS ANY TIME THE POWER SOURCE IS REFILLED OR CHANGED, ANY TIME THE	description of what does not appear to work correctly. Ship to: PMI, Inc., 55 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
	REQUEST OF ANY PLAYER OR GAME OFFICIAL. DO NOT EXCEED 300 FPS VELOCITY.

	Check for oil or broken paint in barrel, loader, feed tube, chamber,
	bolt/hammer assembly area. Disassemble and clean.
	Check ball retainer and replace if necessary.
Balls do not drop into feed tube	Shake loader; check loader and feed tube for broken paint.
Two shoot at a time	Check ball retainer and replace if necessary.

shooting at a player’s

Play paintball only where the rules of safe paintball play are followed.

All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust marker to shoot paintballs at a velocity less than 300 feet per second (fps) and/or that does not exceed the velocity limit set by the paintball park where the marker is in use. Chronograph the marker at regular intervals during the day, as well as any time the air source is refilled or changed, any time the barrel is changed, and upon request of any player or game official.

There is always a chance that a paintball is lodged in the barrel of the marker even when it is not visible in the chamber. To check if the marker is unloaded: remove air system and shoot marker in a safe direction. Remove hopper, visually inspect chamber for a paintball, remove and inspect barrel for the presence of a paintball. Never look down the barrel of any paintball marker once the barrel is screwed into the marker.

Markers with regulators hold pressure even after tank is removed. Shoot marker in a safe direction after tank is removed to de-gas it completely.

This paintball marker operates using compressed gas or air at specified pressure ranges. Follow safety procedures when handling compressed gas or air. All filling of compressed gas or air cylinders must be done by qualified persons.

Always cock marker before attaching air or gas source to it. Failure to always cock marker before attaching air to it may cause accidental firing or discharge of paintballs.

Follow the rules of safe marker handling: Keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot. Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction. In addition, firmly insert a barrel plug or barrel bag into the muzzle and push the electronic or mechanical safety “on” when the marker is not in use and when in any non-shooting area.

OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIRS

Should repairs be needed on a PMI BlackMaxx™ that is out of warranty, contact PMI for information regarding authorized PMI BlackMaxx™ repair facilities.

Any PMI BlackMaxx™ marker returned to PMI for out of warranty repairs must be accompanied by an RA number, description of what does not appear to work correctly, and operator’s information requested in “Warranty Repair Return Procedure” above. Including sales purchase receipt or packing slip is optional for out of warranty repairs. Please note that there will be a minimum labor charge and may be additional charges for parts to repair an item/product that is not covered by warranty. An estimate of repair cost will be provided to the customer and authorization to complete the repairs will be obtained prior to repairs being done.

Never shoot at domestic animals or wildlife.

Never mark objects outside the confines of the game or authorized shooting areas.

Never look down the barrel of the marker.

Never aim or shoot a paintball marker (loaded or unloaded) toward any person who is not wearing protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball.

Before disassembly, storage, or transport of the marker, remove all paintballs from the marker, barrel, and loader; remove air source; and remove all gas or air from the marker. Insert barrel plug and put mechanical safety in “no shoot” position.

Carry marker in case or sturdy bag when in public.

Safely and securely store marker to prevent access to it by unauthorized persons.

Safety standards information is available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; phone [phone]; www.astm.org. “Standard Practice for Paintball Field Operation” is publication F1777-97, and “Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports” is publication F1776-97; inquire about additional publications which may be available at the time your request is made.