Tippmann 98 Platinum Series User Manual

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98 CUSTOM PLATINUM SERIES

98 CUSTOM

PLATINUM

• BASIC NON-A.C.T.

• BASIC

98 CUSTOM PLATINUM SERIES

• BASIC E-TRIGGER

LINE

SERIES

MARKER

98 CUSTOM PLATINUM SERIES

• BASIC RESPONSE

98 CUSTOM PLATINUM SERIES

• BASIC DIGI CAMO

98 CUSTOM PLATINUM SERIES

• PROTM

98 CUSTOM PLATINUM SERIES

• PROTM E-TRIGGER

98 CUSTOM PLATINUM SERIES

• PRO

DIGI CAMO

TP04315 Date 05-15-08

WARNING

THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. EYE, FACE AND EAR PROTECTION

DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE

USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. WE

RECOMMEND AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S

MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

WARNING

SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

READ, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND ANY OTHER USER OF THIS MARKER WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING, WORKING ON, TRANSPORTING OR STORING THIS MARKER.

ALWAYS KEEP TRIGGER SAFETY IN SAFE MODE UNLESS FIRING AS DETAILED IN INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4.

ALWAYS KEEP BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLED WHEN NOT IN SHOOTING SITUATION AS DETAILED IN INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2.

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AVERTISSEMENT

CE N’EST PAS UN JOUET. L’USAGE IMPROPRE PEUT CAUSER LA BLESSURE SÉRIEUSE OU LA MORT. LA

PROTECTION POUR LES YEUX, LE VISAGE ET LES

OREILLES CONSTRUITE POUR LA BALLE DE PEINT

DOIT ÊTRE PORTÉE PAR L’UTILISATEUR ET N’IMPORTE QUELLE PERSONNE DANS LE CHAMP DE TIR. NOUS

RECOMMENDONS QU’ ON A DIX – HUIT ANS AU MOINS

POUR L’ACHETER. LES PERSONNES SOUS L’ÂGE DE

DIX – HUIT ANS DOIVENT AVOIR LA SUPERVISION D’

UN ADULTE QUAND ON EMPLOIE CE PRODUIT. IL FAUT LIRE TOUT DE CE MANUEL AVANT DE L’UTILISER.

ADVERTENCIA

ESTO NO ES UN JUGUETE. UN USO INAPROPIADO PUEDE CAUSAR SERIAS HERIDAS O LA MUERTE.

OJOS, CARA Y OIDOS DEBEN ESTAR PROTEGIDOS

TODO EL TIEMPO, CON LA PROTECCIÓN DISEÑADA

PARA PAINTBALL TANTO PARA JUGADORES COMO

PARA CUALQUIER PERSONA QUE ESTE EN EL RADIO DE ALCANCE. RECOMENDAMOS AL MENOS 18 AÑOS

DE EDAD PARA LA COMPRA Y USO. LAS PERSONAS

MENORES DE 18 AÑOS DEBEN USAR ESTE PRODUCTO BAJO LA SUPERVISIÓN DE UN ADULTO. ANTES DE USAR ESTE PRODUCTO LEA EL MANUAL DEL USUARIO.

AVERTISSEMENT

SÉCURITÉ EST VOTRE RESPONSABILITÉ IL FAUT LIRE, VOUS FAMILIARISER ET TOUS LES AUTRES UTILISATEURS DE CE MARQUEUR AVEC LES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ DANS CE MANUEL. SUIVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS QUAND VOUS UTILISEZ, TRAVAILLEZ SUR, TRANSPORTEZ, OU ENTREPOSEZ CE MARQUEUR.

IL FAUT TOUJOURS GARDER LA DÉTENTE DANS UNE MODE DE SÉCURITÉ SAUF QUAND ON TIRE COMME DÉTAILLÉE DANS LES INSTRUCTIONS À LA PAGE 3.

ADVERTENCIA

LA SEGURIDAD ES SU RESPONSABILIDAD

EL PROPIETARIO Y TODA PERSONA QUE UTILICE ESTE MARCADOR DEBE LEER Y FAMILIARIZARCE LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD EN ESTE MANUAL. SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE USO, MANTENIMIENTO, TRANSPORTE Y ALMACENAJE DE ESTE MARCADOR.

MANTENGA SIEMPRE

CON

EL SEGURO DEL GATILLO ACTIVADO A MENOS QUE SEA NECESARIO HACER DISPAROS. SE VE EN LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE LA PÁGINA 3.

COMO

IL FAUT TOUJOURS GARDER LA CHEMISE DU CANON INSTALLÉE QUAND ON NE TIRE PAS COMME DÉTAILLÉE DANS LES INSTRUCTIONS À LA PAGE 1.

MANTENGA LA FUNDA DE

SEGURIDAD INSTALADA CUANDO NO ESTE

HACIENDO DISPAROS COMO SE ILUSTRA EN LA PÁGINA 1.

F R A N Ç A

E S P A Ñ

WARNING

THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. EYE, FACE AND EAR PROTECTION

DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE

USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. WE

RECOMMEND AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S

MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

WARNING

BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLATION

• EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN SAFE MODE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4), AND THE BARREL SLEEVE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED ON YOUR MARKER AS SHOWN BELOW.

1) SLIDE BARREL INTO SLEEVE AND LOOP THE CORD OVER THE TOP OF THE RECEIVER AND POSITION AT THE BACK OF THE GRIP AS SHOWN BELOW.

LENGTH

ADJUSTOR

BUTTON

2) PINCH THE CORD LENGTH ADJUSTOR BUTTON AND HOLD THE ADJUSTOR TO THE BACK OF THE GRIP AS YOU PULL THE CORD THROUGH IT UNTIL THE ADJUSTOR IS SNUG AGAINST THE BACK OF THE GRIP, THEN RELEASE THE BUTTON.

3) CHECK TO BE SURE YOU LEAVE ENOUGH CORD ELASTICITY TO PULL THE CORD/ADJUSTOR UP OVER THE TOP OF THE MARKER TO REMOVE THE BARREL SLEEVE FOR FIRING.

4) AFTER THE CORD LENGTH IS ADJUSTED, LOCK THE CORD LENGTH BY TYING A KNOT IN THE CORD AGAINST THE BACK OF THE ADJUSTOR AS SHOWN.

CORD

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Tippmann® paintball marker. We believe our 98 Custom and durable paintball markers available, and are proudly manufactured by Tippmann nonservice if cared for properly . The Anti-Chop Technology, a patent pending design to help eliminate ball chopping and ensure consistent performance. Using a new technology that has the front and rear bolt working independently of each other, chopping and improves ball accuracy with less barrel cleaning; and unlike other anti-chop systems, our system maintains consistent ball velocity shot after shot and does not have to be re-cocked if the anti-chop technology had to be engaged.

The 98 Custom receiver technology which seperates the left receiver half into two parts for improved ease of service and installation of accessories.

Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become familiar with your 98 Custom before you attempt to load or fire this marker. If you have a missing or broken part or need assistance, please contact Tippmann at 1-800-533-4831 for fast friendly service.

. All Tippmann

A.C.T model to our enabled models will give many years of dependable

Platinum Series

Platinum SeriesTM line of markers to be the most accurate

98 CustomTM Platinum SeriesTM markers from the Basic

enabled markers contain our exclusive new

virtually eliminates ball

Platinum SeriesTM markers feature Tippmann®'s exclusive split

marker’s parts, operation, and safety precautions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warning/Caution ......................................................................................................... 2

Warning/Caution Barrel Sleeve Installation ......................................................... 2

Warning/Liability Statement..................................................................................... 4

Safety is your Responsibility / Familiarize Yourself With Safety .................... 4

Safe Mode = Turning The Safety On (PUSH SAFE).......................................... 4

Fire Mode = Turning The Safety Off (PUSH FIRE) ............................................ 4

Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 6

1. Prepare Marker for Air Supply Cylinder Installation ................................. 6

2. Air Supply Cylinder Installation ..................................................................... 6

3. Hopper Installation........................................................................................... 7

4. Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting ......................................... 7

5. Velocity Adjustment ......................................................................................... 7

Schematics ................................................................................................................ 14

Unloading Your Marker ........................................................................................... 20

Air Supply Cylinder Removal ................................................................................ 20

Cleaning & Maintenance ........................................................................................ 20

Marker Disassembly / Assembly ........................................................................... 21

Repairing Air Supply Leaks ................................................................................... 24

Storage ....................................................................................................................... 24

Specifications ........................................................................................................... 24

Warranty and Repair Policy................................................................................... 25

Warranty or Repair Procedure .............................................................................. 25

Warranty Registration .............................................................................................25

Warning/Liability Statement

This marker is classified as a dangerous weapon and is surrendered by

Tippmann Sports, LLC with the understanding that the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action that constitutes a

violation of any applicable laws or regulations. Tippmann Sports, LLC shall

not be liable for personal injury , loss of property or life resulting from the use of this weapon under any circumstances, including the intentional, reckless,

negligent or accidental discharges.

All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Tippmann Sports, LLC reserves the right to make changes and improvements to products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such improvements

in products previously sold. If you as a user do not accept liability , Tippmann Sports, LLC requests you

do not use a Tippmann Sports, LLC marker. By using this paintball marker you release Tippmann Sports, LLC of any and all liability associated with its use.

SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!

WARNING

• EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER

TRIGGER SAFETY ACTIVATION

IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE BARREL SLEEVE IS INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 2) AND THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN SAFE MODE WHICH DISABLES THE TRIGGER.

• TO TURN ON THE SAFETY (SAFE MODE): PUSH THE SAFETY IN AS SHOWN ABOVE.

• TO TURN SAFETY OFF (FIRE MODE): PUSH SAME BUTTON ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF RECEIVER.

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH SAFETY...

The ownership of this weapon places upon you the total responsibility for its safe and lawful use. You must observe the same safety precautions as you would any firearm to assure the safety of not only yourself but everyone around you. The user should at all times use caution when using this marker. The sport of Paintball will be viewed and judged upon your safe and sportsmanlike conduct. Always remember that the game of Paintball can only survive and grow if it remains SAFE!

• Do not load or fire this marker until you have completely read this manual and are familiar with its safety features, mechanical operation and handling characteristics.

PUSH SAFE

Safety Is Your Responsibility

(continued on page 5)

Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 4)

• Handle this and any marker as if it were loaded at all times.

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

• Do not look down the barrel of a paintball marker. Accidental discharge into the eyes may cause permanent injury or death.

• Keep the marker on safe until ready to shoot (see page 4).

• Keep the barrel sleeve installed on marker when not shooting.

• Never point the marker at anything you do not intend to shoot.

• Never fire you r m arker at anything you do not intend to shoot because there may be balls or foreign debris lodged in the chamber, barrel and / or the marker valve.

• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.

• Never fire your marker at personal property of others, the paintball can stain the paint of automobiles and houses.

• Always keep the muzzle pointed down or in a safe direction, even if you stumble or fall.

• Eye, face and ear protection designed specifically to stop paintballs in the form of goggles and full face mask meeting ASTM Specification F 1776 must be worn by the user and any person within range.

• Never shoot at a person who is not protected by eye, face and ear protection designed for paintball.

• Pressurize and load the marker only when the marker will be immediately used.

• NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to remove paintballs and air supply (see unloading and air supply removal instructions on page 20). Install barrel sleeve (see page 2).

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

• Do not field strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while it is pressurized with air supply .

• Dress appropriately when playing the game of paintball. A void exposing any skin when playing the game of paintball. Even a light layer will absorb some of the impact and protect you from the paintballs.

• Keep exposed skin away from escaping gas when installing or removing air supply cylinder or if the marker or air supply is leaking. Compressed air, CO

2, and nitrogen gasses are very cold and can cause frostbite

under certain conditions.

• Use only .68 caliber paintballs, never load or fire any foreign objects.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during the use of this marker . Handling markers while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal disregard for public safety .

• Avoid shooting an opponent at point blank, 6 feet or less.

• Familiarize yourself with instructions listed on air supply cylinder or adaptor. Contact the air supply cylinder or adaptor manufacturer with any questions.

• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet per second (see instructions on page 7).

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GETTING STARTED

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Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and

any person within range. Do not disassemble this marker while it is

pressurized with air. Do not pressurize a partially assembled marker.

Read each step completely before performing the step.

NOTE: Carefully hand start all threaded parts and do not overtighten and

strip threaded parts when assembling.

STEP 1) Prepare Marker for Air Supply Cylinder Installation

• For markers with E-TriggerTM - You must first read and follow E-T rigger

Operating Instructions (on pages 7-12) before performing

• For mark ers w ithout E-Trigger

go to STEP 2.

STEP 2) Air Supply Cylinder Installation

• Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker .

• First install barrel sleeve (see instructions on page 2).

• Next put trigger safety in Safe Mode

(see instructions on page 4).

• Next you need to cock the marker by sliding the bolt handle

all the way back until it locks into place. Always keep marker in the cocked position when air supply is attached to the marker. This will help prevent an accidental discharge.

• To install the air supply cylinder, lubricate the cylinder valve o-ring with a little marker oil then insert the cylinder valve end into the air supply adapter at the back end of the marker grip. Turn the cylinder clockwise

into the marker until it stops. Your marker is ready to fire once you switch to Fire Mode from Safe Mode. If the tank is full and you do not hear the air supply engage, the pin valve could be too short or the pin valve seal is damaged.

STEP 3) Hopper Installation

• Barrel Sleeve must be installed (see page 2) and safety in Safe Mode (see page 4) before filling the hopper .

• Make sure that the feed elbow and hopper are clean and free of any sharp edges to keep paintballs feeding into the marker smoothly .

• Install the hopper neck into the feed elbow of your marker and tighten the hopper down with a 3/16” allen wrench.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or the elbow may break. With the barrel sleeve installed and safety in Safe Mode, you are now ready to load your hopper with paintballs. Fill the hopper and only remove barrel sleeve and turn off the safety when ready to shoot.

Getting Started (continued on page 7)

STEP 2.

Getting Started (continued from page 6)

STEP 4) Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting

• For RESPONSE of Fire instructions (on page 13) before performing

• For E-TRIGGER (on pages 7-12); before performing

• For Basic Non-A.C.T., Basic A.C.T. and Pro

STEP 5) Velocity Adjustment

Each time you play paintball, the velocity of your paintball marker should be checked with a chronograph, an instrument for measuring velocity , prior to playing paintball to verify that the

markers - complete Tuning The Response T rigger Rate

markers - read and follow E-TriggerTM Operating Instructions

STEP 5.

markers - Go to STEP 5.

STEP 5.

Velocity

Adjustment

Screw

5/32”Allen

Wrench

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marker’s velocity is set below 300 feet per second or less if required by playing field.

To adjust the velocity use the 5/32” allen wrench included with your marker . The velocity adjustment screw is located on left side receiver. To adjust the velocity down, turn the screw inward or clockwise up, turn the screw out or counterclockwise

E-TRIGGERTM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read And Follow E-Trigger

Operating Instructions completely (on

. Do not remove velocity screw .

. To turn the velocity

pages 7-12) before installing the air supply cylinder as outlined in Getting Started -

READ EACH STEP COMPLETELY BEFORE PERFORMING THE STEP:

STEP 2: on page 6.

WARNING

INSTALL THE AIR SUPPLY AND LOAD THE HOPPER WITH PAINTBALLS ONLY AFTER YOU:

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HAVE THE BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 2);

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❏

HAVE THE SAFETY IN THE "SAFE" POSITION (SEE PAGE 4);

❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

❏

HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED THE BATTERY (STEP 2: - PAGE 8) AND

❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

❏

ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE E-TRIGGERTM NORMAL OPERATION (STEP 3:

❏ ❏

- PAGE 8).

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Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and

any person within range.

STEP 1: Prepare the marker for safety before any programming:

Prepare the marker for disassembly. First follow ❏ Unloading Your Marker and

20. Do not disassemble this marker while it is pressurized with air. Do not pressurize a partially assembled marker.

❏

Air Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on page

E-TRIGGERTM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

(continued on page 8)

E-Trigger

Operating Instructions (continued from page 7)

STEP 2: E-TRIGGERTM Battery Installation or Replacement

Remove the Battery Clip/old battery (from marker). ❏ Remove the 2 bolts

and the left grip . ❏ Carefully work battery out of receiver cutout

bringing non-connected end out first. As you remove battery from receiver, do

not pull wires off of internal components.

remove old battery from battery clip connector. Install new battery. ❏ Attach a 9 volt battery to

battery connector and be sure wires lay flat inside

the cutout area of receiver (as shown on page 22).

❏

Carefully tilt and insert your new battery , wire attached

end first, into receiver as shown

grip with 2 grip bolts. Battery installation is complete. NOTE: The E-Trigger

Low Battery Indicator feature: the “Ready To Fire” solid

❏

Carefully

. ❏ Reinstall the left

Green LED will turn to blinking red when the battery is low and needs replaced.

STEP 3: NORMAL OPERATION:

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1) To Turn ON the TRIGGERTM to normal operation - Ready T o Fire:

❏ ❏

• Without holding the trigger: Use a small object like an allen wrench to button

for 1/2 second and then release the power button. The LED seconds, flash Red once and then to show normal operation - “Ready To Fire” mode.

Your E-Trigger

❏

press and hold the power

should light solid Orange for 2

light solid Green

is now ready for normal operation in the SEMI-AUTO = 1

Power Button

LED

pull / release of the trigger fires 1 time (Factory set Default Firing Mode). NOTE: If pressing the power button failed to turn on the LED light, see

troubleshooting on page 9.

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2) T o turn OFF the E-T riggerTM electronics. ❏ Press and hold the power

❏ ❏

button for 2 seconds as the LED turns solid Red, then release the Power Button and the LED will turn OFF. NOTE: The trigger electronics are set to shut-off automatically after a prolonged period of inactivity (120 minutes).

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❏

3) To select a new firing mode:

❏❏

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1) Turn ON the E-T riggerTM to normal operation (solid Green LED - Ready

To Fire) as instructed in step

❏

2) Press / hold the power button in one time for more than 1/4 but less

than 2 seconds and release the power button.

1 above.

❏

Count the LED Orange flashes to identify your new setting, the LED light will return to solid Green Ready To Fire - in the new firing mode. You can program your marker for any one of 5 firing modes. The orange flashes = firing mode options are:

• 1 orange flash = SEMI-AUTO MODE – 1 pull/release of the trigger fires

1 time (default firing mode). (This adheres to the 2005 NPPL rules).

• 2 orange flashes = 3 SHOT RAMPING MODE – 3 trigger pulls are

required (semi-auto) and the consecutive trigger pulls will fire 3 shots

E-Trigger

Operating Instructions

(continued on page 9)

E-Trigger

Operating Instructions (continued from page 8)

per pull as long as the trigger is pulled at least 5 times per second. (This adheres to the 2005 PSP rules).

• 3 orange flashes = 3 SHOT FULL AUTO MODE – 3 trigger pulls are required (semi-auto) after which the trigger can he held to achieve full auto firing. (This adheres to the 2005 NXL rules).

• 4 orange flashes = AUTO RESPONSE MODE – Fires one shot for each pull or release of the trigger. If the trigger is held for more than 1/4 of a second,when the trigger is released no shot is fired.

• 5 orange flashes = TURBO MODE – Fires one shot for each pull of the trigger until the time between trigger pulls is less than 1/4 of a second at which point it will fire on each trigger pull

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Repeat step 2) until you have the firing mode you want.

and trigger release.

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• Y ou are now ready to go back to page 6 and complete the GETTING ST ARTED section steps: NOTE: If marker does not fire see E-Trigger

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TOURNAMENT LOCK: Because the E-TriggerTM board requires a tool

STEP 2:, STEP 3:, STEP 4:and STEP 5:.

Troubleshooting - below.

to turn it on and off, no tournament lock is necessary for competition paintball.

E-TRIGGER

❏

PROBLEM: The LED light does not light when you push the power button

and attempt to turn ON the E-Trigger

1) Battery may be disconnected.

2) Battery may be bad -

TROUBLESHOOTING

in STEP 2: Normal Operation.

❏

Check battery clip connection.

Check the battery, replace if bad.

3) Internal wire may be disconnected. Do NOT disassemble a marker while

it is pressurized with air.

❏

Inspect wire connections inside the receiver: follow disassembly / wire inspection and assembly instructions on pages 21-23 then continue on page 8 with

❏

PROBLEM: Y ou have successfully installed the battery, turned on the E-

Trigger

, installed the air supply and loaded the paintballs and the marker

will not fire.

❏

Check to be sure safety is in "FIRE" position and

STEP 2: Normal Operation.

❏

make

sure sufficient air supply is hooked up to the marker .

❏

PROBLEM: the “Ready To Fire” solid Green LED has turned to blinking

red.

❏

Low battery condition - While performance will vary while the LED is blinking red, the E-Trigger battery has lost power to the point that it will not cycle the marker.

will still function under this condition until the

❏

The

battery is low and needs replaced.

❏

PROBLEMS WHEN FIRING: Y ou can fine tune how your marker fires by

making adjustments to the Dwell, Debounce

and Rate Of Fire Cap modes. Read and become familiar with detailed descriptions of problems you may have when firing and instructions for troubleshooting, tuning and programming to correct them in the Dwell, Debounce

and Rate Of Fire

sections on pages 10, 1 1and 12.

❏

If a problem still exists, call Tippmann® Service Department at 1-800-533-4831.

E-Trigger

Operating Instructions

(continued on page 10)

E-Trigger

Operating Instructions (continued from page 9)

STEP 4: How to program a new Dwell, Debounce Cap or Firing mode setting In the TRIGGER PROGRAMMING

MODE. (Example: Shows how to select a new firing mode).

1) FIRST YOU MUST ENTER INTO THE “TRIGGER PROGRAMMING MODE:” to access the Trigger Programming Menu:

is turned off (page 8 step 2).

❏

Pull the trigger and hold it in the back position - as you press and hold the

power button for 1 second (the LED will light red) - then release first the

power button and then the trigger. The LED will stay solid red indicating the

marker is now in the “Trigger Programming Mode” - at Menu Item number 1. In the “Trigger Programming Mode”, there are 4 Menu Items, each

❏

Press the trigger safety to the FIRE position.

, Rate Of Fire

❏

Make sure the power

identifiable by its LED color which creates the “Programming Menu” sequence:

• Menu Item 1 - Solid Red LED = Dwell (programming mode).

• Menu Item 2 - Solid Green LED = Debounce (programming mode).

• Menu Item 3 - Flickering Green LED = Rate of Fire (ROF) Cap (programming mode).

• Menu Item 4 - Alternating Green/Orange LED = Firing Mode (programming mode).

2) TO SELECT A MENU ITEM:

❏

Pull and release the trigger to advance to the next menu item until you get to the item you want to change. After last item, an additional trigger pull will restart the menu item sequence. (EXAMPLE:

❏

To program a new

Firing Mode, advance to: Alternating Green/Orange LED=Firing Mode).

3) TO CHECK THE MENU ITEM’S CURRENT SETTING:

❏

Pull the trigger and hold it until the LED goes out and then release the trigger. There will be a 2 second pause and then the LED will flash green -

❏

count the number of green flashes to determine the current setting.

EXAMPLE-Firing Mode settings (green LED flashes =):

• 1 LED flash = Semi-auto (2005 NPPL legal).

• 2 LED flashes = 3 shot Ramping (2005 PSP legal).

• 3 LED flashes = 3 shot Full Auto (2005 NXL legal).

• 4 LED flashes = Auto Response.

• 5 LED flashes = Turbo. If you decide not to change the item’s setting,

❏

simply do not touch the trigger at all for 5 seconds. The LED will then blink green/red alternately to indicate there was no reprogramming, and then it will go back to the programming menu and the menu item’s setting will not have changed.

❏

Y ou can exit the programming mode by pressing the power button until the LED turns solid red (

❏

then stop pressing the power button) and the LED will turn off.

4) TO CHANGE A MENU ITEM’S SETTING:

Once the LED is done flashing the current setting, there is a 5 second time period to begin programming the new setting (Note: you do not have to wait and count the flashes for the current setting, any trigger input immediately bypasses the flashes and begins programming the new setting). the number of times equal to how you wish to program the item. On each pull of

❏

Pull and release the trigger

E-Trigger

Operating Instructions

(continued on page 11)

E-Trigger

Operating Instructions (continued from page 10)

the trigger , the LED will light up red (indicating that the pull has been detected).

❏

Once you have pulled and released the trigger the number of times necessary

to set the function, wait a few seconds for Programming Verification.

PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION:

If the programming was successful: The LED will flash red/green/orange

• in rapid succession (numerous times) to let you know that the new setting has been saved. After this, the LED will return to the color representing what the current programming menu item is.

❏

At this point, you can exit the programming mode (see below) or you can program other features by once again pulling and releasing the trigger to toggle between Dwell, Debounce

™

, ROF Cap, and Firing Mode. (Dwell, Debounce

™

and Rate of

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Fire Cap Programming is described in detail on pages 1 1and 12).

•

If the programming was unsuccessful, the LED will toggle green/red alternately to indicate there was a programming error, and it will then return to the programming menu. If this happens the setting will not have changed and you will need to

❏

begin programming again at STEP 3: 2). (NOTE: When adjusting the Firing Mode, if you pull and release the trigger more than 5 times it will cause a programming error.)

•

To exit the Trigger Programming Mode: Turn off the E-TriggerTM,

❏

press and hold the power button until the LED first flickers red then

becomes solid red, and then release the button.

DWELL, DEBOUNCE

and RATE OF FIRE (ROF) CAP MODES:

The firing mode controls how the marker fires regardless of these 3 mode settings. Adjust these 3 mode features to fine tune your markers firing as follows.

DWELL troubleshooting and tuning / programming: Dwell is the amount of time that the solenoid will be activated. This time is measured in milliseconds (1/

1000

of a second). The default dwell is 6.0ms. The lowest allowable dwell time

is 4.0ms and the longest allowable time is 50.0ms. According to the solenoid manufacturer, the dwell should never be below 5.0ms for proper operation. Too short of a dwell time will not release the sear mechanism. Too long of a dwell time will reduce battery life. T o adjust the Dwell:

❏

Perform STEP 3: 1) then

❏

select the Dwell programming feature (= Solid Red LED), ❏ pull and hold trigger until LED light goes out and release the trigger. When LED comes back on -

❏

count the number of green flashes to determine the current setting and once the LED stops flashing, you have 5 seconds to

❏

begin pulling and releasing the trigger once for every FULL 1ms of time you want the dwell to be. On each pull of the trigger, the LED will light up red (indicating that the pull has been detected). Once you have pulled and released the trigger the number of times necessary to set the function, Programming Verification - above).

DEBOUNCE

amount of time the trigger switch must be stable before checking for

❏

wait a few seconds for Programming Verification (See

troubleshooting and tuning/programming: Debounce

E-Trigger

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Operating Instructions

(continued on page 12)

is the

E-Trigger

Operating Instructions (continued from page 11)

another trigger pull. This time is measured in milliseconds. (The default Debounce setting is 20ms). If th e marker has been double firing, increase the Debounce time. To make your marker fire faster, reduce the trigger response time by

decreasing the Debounce

STEP 3 1) then ❏ select the DebounceTM programming feature (= Solid Green

❏ ❏

LED),

❏

I S H

pull and hold trigger until LED light goes out and

❏ ❏

When LED comes back on the current setting and once the LED stops flashing, you have 5 seconds to

❏ ❏

begin

❏

pulling and releasing the trigger once for every FULL 1 ms of time you

❏ ❏

want the Debounce (indicating that the pull has been detected). Once you have pulled and released the trigger the number of times necessary to set the function,

time. To adjust the DebounceTM time: ❏ Perform

❏ ❏

❏

release the trigger.

❏ ❏

❏

count the number of green flashes to determine

❏ ❏

to be. On each pull of the trigger, the LED will light up red

❏ ❏

❏

❏ ❏

TM TM

wait a few

seconds for Programming V erification (See Programming Verification on page 11).

THE RA TE OF FIRE (ROF) CAP troubleshooting and tuning/programming:

(ROF) Cap sets the maximum cycle speed of the marker. (The default ROF Cap is 15 bps). Setting this value too low will reduce the usable speed of the marker. Setting this value too high can cause misfires and “chops” if the hopper can not keep up. T o adjust the Rate of Fire cap:

❏

select the (ROF) programming feature (=Flickering Green LED), ❏ pull and hold trigger until LED light goes out and comes back on -

❏

count the number of green flashes to determine the current

setting and once the LED stops flashing, you have 5 seconds to begin

❏

Perform STEP 3 1) then

❏

release the trigger. When LED

❏

pulling and releasing the trigger once for every bps you want the Rate of Fire (ROF) cap to be. For example, 20 pulls/releases would be 20 bps. On each pull of the trigger, the LED will light up red (indicating that the pull has been detected). Once you have pulled and released the trigger the number of times necessary to set the function,

❏

wait a few seconds for Programming Verification (See

Programming Verification on page 11).

To Perform A Complete E-Trigger

Reset To the Default Settings:

With the E-Trigger turned off, press and hold the power button for 10 full seconds as the LED turns on solid orange and at 10 seconds it turns solid red. At this point, you release the power button and the LED will turn off and the board will be reset to the factory default settings. Your marker is now ready for normal operation with the Factory Default Mode Settings: Firing Mode = Semi-auto (1 pull/release of the trigger fires 1 time); Dwell = 6.0 ms; Debounce

= 20 ms;

Rate of Fire (ROF) Cap = 15 bps.

NOTE: You can increase your 98 Custom Basic or 98 CustomTM Platinum SeriesTMPro adding a Cyclone

The Cyclone

Order the Cyclone

Feeder Adapter to your marker.

Adapter works well with the E-TriggerTM markers.

Adapter Kit PN. T205030.

Platinum Series

rate of fire by

TUNING THE RESPONSE

❏

Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and

any person within range.

With a screwdriver, turn the Flow Control Adjustor to the desired speed.

clockwise to slow the rate of fire.

Tuning - Troubleshooting A:

If tuning the Response rate of fire, reset the Flow Control as follows:

Trigger produces little or no response in the

TRIGGER RATE OF FIRE

counterclockwise to increase

rate of fire to the

desired speed.

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1) With marker properly unloaded (see page 21), begin adjusting rate of fire by turning flow control clockwise

completely (Do not over tighten or damage will occur). In a safe direction fire 2 to 4 shots. Trigger should become very hard to pull or even unable to be pulled. If this occurs, the response trigger system is functioning properly. Go to step 2. If it does not occur, go to Troubleshooting B.

2) Now while firing in a safe direction with marker still unloaded, slowly turn the flow control adjustor counterclockwise

until desired rate of

fire is achieved.

Tuning - Troubleshooting B:

If the trigger remains easy to pull after adjusting the flow control, there may be a leak in the system. Double check installation making sure all fittings are tight and o-rings are properly seated. If you need to disassemble to check that all fittings are tight and o-rings are properly seated (see Response while it is pressurized with air, follow disassembly / assembly instructions on pages 21-23. If a problem still exists, call Tippmann Department at 1-800-533-4831.

NOTE: To disable the Response System:

❏ ❏

❏

❏ ❏

unloading and air supply removal

parts below), do not disassemble this marker

20-20 Banjo Fitting

TA0519 1/16”

Service

Model Specific RESPONSE Shown on parts pages 14-19).

TA05021 Shut Off Plug

First follow the

02-103 Flow Control

Parts Not

Hose

instructions on page 20 and never disassemble a marker that is under pressure. fitting (

❏ ❏

❏

Remove the banjo

❏ ❏

20-20) attached to the power tube/valve and replace it with the shut off plug

(TA05021).

20-04 90 Degree Fitting

20-19 1/8” Hose

20-05 Cylinder Fitting

20-02N RT Cylinder

PLATINUM SERIES

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• BASIC NON-A.C.T.

Basic Parts List

WARNING

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS MARKER WHILE IT IS PRESSURIZED WITH AIR. DO NOT PRESSURIZE A PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED MARKER.

TIPPMANN

1-800-533-4831

www.tippmann.com

E N

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PLATINUM SERIES

• RESPONSE

Parts Shown on page 13. • E-Trigger

N G

I S H

• BASIC

Basic Parts List

Parts Shown on page 23).

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS MARKER WHILE IT IS PRESSURIZED WITH AIR. DO NOT PRESSURIZE A PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED MARKER.

WARNING

TIPPMANN

1-800-533-4831

www.tippmann.com

E N

I S H

PLATINUM SERIES

• RESPONSE

Parts Shown on page 13. • E-Trigger

N G

I S H

• PROTM

Basic Parts List

Parts Shown on page 23).

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS MARKER WHILE IT IS PRESSURIZED WITH AIR. DO NOT PRESSURIZE A PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED MARKER.

WARNING

TIPPMANN

1-800-533-4831

www.tippmann.com

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Unloading Your Marker

❏

Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and

any person within range.

❏

N G

S H

Install the barrel sleeve (see page 2).

❏

Empty and remove the hopper.

❏

Go to a designated firing area and remove the barrel sleeve.

❏

Point your marker in a safe direction and fire several times to be sure

there are no balls lodged in the chamber and / or barrel. IMPORTANT: Do

not uncock your marker as uncocking your marker may push a ball into the chamber or down into the barrel in which case the ball will be hidden from view.

❏

Install the barrel sleeve (see page 2).

❏

Visually inspect the chamber for paintballs.

To unload your marker:

Air Supply Cylinder Removal

❏

Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and

any person within range.

❏

Follow the Unloading Your Marker instructions above.

❏

T urn the cylinder approximately 3/4 of a turn counterclockwise or out.

This allows the air supply pin valve to close so that no air will enter the marker.

❏

Point the marker in a safe direction and fire the remaining gas in the marker

by pulling the trigger until the marker stops firing. This may take 4-5 shots.

• If your marker continues to fire, the tank pin valve has not closed yet (because of the variances in tank pin valve parts, each tank varies slightly on exactly how far it should be turned) and counterclockwise not fire,

❏

and it began to leak before you pulled the trigger, the tank o-ring should be checked for damage before reassembly .)

3) After air tank is removed, stored air is completely discharged.

NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to follow Marker and Install barrel sleeve (see page 2).

then remove the tank. (If during this step - you turned the tank

❏

Air Supply Cylinder Removal instructions (see above).

To remove a charged air supply cylinder:

❏

a little further and repeat this step until the marker does

❏

you will have to turn the tank

point & fire the marker in a safe direction until

❏

Unloading Y our

❏

Cleaning & Maintenance

❏

Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within range. follow unloading and air supply removal instructions above and never disassemble a marker that is under pressure.

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

• Familiarize yourself with instructions listed on air supply cylinder or adaptor.

Contact the air supply cylinder or adaptor manufacturer with any questions.

• Do not use any petroleum based cleaning solvents.

• Do not use any cleaning solvents that come in aerosol cans. NOTE: Petroleum

based products and aerosol products can damage your markers’ o-rings.

• T o clean your paintball marker use a damp towel with water to wipe off paint,

❏

To reduce the chance of accidental discharge: First

Cleaning & Maintenance

(continued on page 21)

Cleaning & Maintenance (continued from page 20)

oil, and debris. Use T ippmann your marker in good working condition. Re-oil with a few drops to the front bolt o-ring and rear bolt o-ring. Oil the barrel o-ring and air supply valve o-ring.

• To clean the barrel. Depress front sight and tip out feed elbow. Insert tab of cable squeegee into breach, then pull squeegee through barrel to remove debris.

Marker Disassembly / Assembly

❏

Eye protection must be worn during disassembly / assembly .

❏

First follow unloading and air supply removal instructions on page 20. Do not disassemble a pressurized paintball marker. Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker. Put the marker in the uncocked position. If your marker is cocked, pull and hold the bolt cocking handle the trigger and slowly release the handle forward

NOTE: Carefully hand start all threaded parts and do not overtighten and strip threaded parts when assembling.

Longest bolt attaches the front grip when reassembling.

NOTE : To aid in service and the installation of accessories the Left Side Receiver is split into 2 parts : ( the Rear-left side receiver left side receiver

• For most repairs, only the Rear-Left side Receiver

• Only the Front Sight, Front Sight Spring, Front Sight Pin and Ball Latch require

removal of the Front-left side Receiver. It is not necessary to remove the front sight pin unless broken or the front sight and / or spring need replaced.

• It is not necessary to remove the tank adapter bolts

• The Picatinny Rail

remove the Picatinny Rail: Picatinny Rail to the top of the marker.

Remove the barrel . To remove the rear-left side receiver : ❏ Loosen the 2 adapter bolts

❏

Unscrew the 5 receiver connection bolts and ❏ carefully lift the rearleft side receiver to access the internal parts. NOTE: The Safety on the rear-left side receiver

marker oil or other premium marker oil to maintain

back - then pull

to uncock the marker.

does not need to be removed for regular service. To

❏

unscrew the 3 screws securing the

. ❏ turn the velocity screw (7) in until it stops.

and should be reassembled the same way .

and the Front-

needs to be removed.

for most service.

will stay

Marker Disassembly

(continued on page 22)

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