Tippmann A5 Marker User Manual

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TIPPMANN

• Owner’s Manual

• Manuel du Propriétaire

• Manual del Usuario

• A-5

BASIC

• A-5

WITH E-GRIP

• A-5

RESPONSE

• A-5

BASIC SILVER

• A-5

BASIC CAMOUFLAGE

A-5

MARKER

LINE

• A-5

STEALTH

TP04100

Date:08-09

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

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.

SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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

ALWAYS KEEP THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED WHEN NOT IN SHOOTING SITUATION, SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2.

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AVERTISSEMENT

CECI N'EST PAS UN JOUET. TOUT USAGE INAPPROPRIE PEUT PROVOQUER DES BLESSURES GRAVES OU

MORTELLES. LE PORT DE LA PROTECTION POUR LES

YEUX, LE VISAGE ET LES OREILLES CONCUE POUR LE

PAINTBALL EST OBLIGATOIRE POUR L'UTILISATEUR AINSI QUE POUR TOUTE PERSONNE A PORTEE DE TIR.

POUR L'ACHAT, NOUS RECOMMENDONS UN AGE

MINIMUM DE 18 ANS. LES PERSONNES DE MOINS DE 18

ANS DOIVENT ETRE SOUS LA SURVEILLANCE D'UN

ADULTE LORSQU'ELLES UTILISENT CE PRODUIT. LISEZ LE MANUEL AVANT D'UTILISER CE PRODUIT.

ADVERTENCIA

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

OJOS, CARA Y OIDOS DEBEN SER PROTEGIDOS TODO

EL TIEMPO, CON LA PROTECCIÓN DISEÑADA PARA

PAINTBALL TANTO POR JUGADORES COMO POR CUALQUIER PERSONA QUE ESTE EN EL RADIO DE

ALCANCE. RECOMENDAMOS AL MENOS 18 AÑOS

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

LISEZ ET FAMILIARISEZVOUS AINSI QUE TOUT AUTRE UTILISATEUR DE CE LANCEUR AVEC LES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE CONTENUES DANS CE MANUEL. SUIVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS LORSQUE VOUS UTILISEZ, TRAVAILLEZ SUR, TRANSPORTEZ OU ENTREPOSEZ CE LANCEUR.

LA SECURITE EST VOTRE RESPONSABILITE

ADVERTENCIA

LA SEGURIDAD ES SU RESPONSABILIDAD

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

SI VOUS NE TIREZ PAS, MAINTENEZ TOUJOURS LA SURETE DE DETENTE EN MODE SECURITE COMME INDIQUE DANS LES INSTRUCTIONS EN PAGE 3.

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

GARDEZ TOUJOURS LE DISPOSITIF DE BLOCAGE DU CANON INSTALLE LORSQUE VOUS N'ETES PAS EN SITUATION DE TIR, VOIR INSTRUCTIONS EN PAGE 1.

MANTENGA EL MECANISMO DE BLOQUEO DEL BARRIL INSTALADO CUANDO NO ESTE HACIENDO DISPAROS COMO SE ILUSTRA EN LA PÁGINA 1.

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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 UNDER18 MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL

BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

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KEEP THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKERIS IN USE. ALWAYS MAKE SURETHAT THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN THE SAFE MODE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4) AND THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE IS PROPERLYINSTALLED ON YOUR MARKER ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1) Insert the barrel blocking device into the barrel (or over the

barrel, depending on the style of barrel blocking device) and loop the cord over the top of the receiver and position at the back of the grip as shown .

Barrel

Blocking

Device

2) Adjust the cord length retainer up to the back of the grip by pulling the cord through it until the retainer is snug against the back of the grip. Keeping the cord as tight as possible, leave just enough cord elasticity to pull the cord/ retainer up over the top of the marker to remove the barrel blocking device for firing.

3) After the cord length is properly adjusted, lock the cord length by tying a knot in the cord against the back of the retainer as shown.

4) Before and after playing, inspect the barrel blocking device and replace if bag, plug, or cord damage, or loss of cord elasticity is found.

5) Clean the barrel blocking device with plain, warm water and store out of sunlight in a dry area when not in use.

WARNING

Barrel

Blocking

Device

Cord Length

Retainer

TIPPMANN

2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA

P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619

www.tippmann.com

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of your Tippmann®paintball marker. We believe ourA-5TMline of markers to be the most accurate and durable paintball markers available, and proudly manufactured in the USA. All Tippmann®A-5TMmodels will provide many years of

dependable service if cared for properly. Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become

familiar with your Tippmann®A-5TMmarkers’ parts, operation, and safety precautions before you attempt to load or fire this marker. If you have a missing or broken part or need assistance, please contact Tippmann Consumer Relations at 1-800-533-4831 for fast, friendly service.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Warning/Caution Barrel Blocking Device Installation ................... 2

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

Safety is your Responsibility ........................................................... 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 and CycloneTMFeeder ................................................ 6

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

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

6. Rear Sight................................................................................. 7

Marker Model Specifications ......................................................... 15

Schematic: A-5TMBasic Parts List ................................................. 16

Unloading Your Marker .................................................................. 18

Air Supply Cylinder Removal / Air or CO2 Cylinder Safety Tips ..... 18

Repairing Air Supply Leaks ........................................................... 20

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

Storage ............................................................................................ 21

Marker / Receiver Disassembly and Assembly........................... 21

Warranty Information, Registration and Repairs ........................ 28

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

do not use a TippmannSports, 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 IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN SAFE MODE, WHICH DISABLES THE TRIGGER, AND THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE IS INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 2).

• TO TURN ON THE SAFETY (SAFE MODE):

❏

PUSH THE SAFETY IN AS SHOWN (PUSH SAFE).

• TO TURN OFF THE SAFETY (FIRE MODE):

❏

PUSH THE SAME BUTTON ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE RECEIVER (PUSH FIRE).

E-GRIP MODELS:

• TO TURN ON THE SAFETY (SAFE MODE):

❏

PUSH THE SAFETY SELECTOR UP AS

SHOWN. (SAFE MODE = ).

• TO TURN OFF THE SAFETY (FIRE MODE):

❏

PUSH THE SAFETY SELECTOR DOWN.

(FIRE MODE = RED OR RED ).

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 atall times use cautionwhen 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

TRIGGER SAFETY ACTIVATION

Safety Is Your Responsibility

SAFETY

PUSH SAFE

SAFETY

SELECTOR

(continued on page 5)

Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 4)

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.

• 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 the trigger safety in safe mode until ready to shoot (see page 4).

• Keep the barrel blocking device installed on marker when not shooting (see page 2).

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

• Never fire your marker 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 impact can cause damage and the paint can stain the finish of automobiles, houses etc.

• 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 meetingASTM 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 a marker only when marker will be immediately used.

• NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to remove paintballs and air supply(see unloading and air supply removal onpage 18), put the safety in the safe mode (see page 4) andinstall barrel blocking device (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. Avoid 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 markerswhile under the influenceof drugs or alcoholis 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.

Safety Is Your Responsibility

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Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 5)

• Read theAir Supply Cylinder Removal and SAFETYTIPS on pages 18-20 before beginning the cylinder installation or removal.

• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never

shoot atvelocities in excess of300feet per second (see instructions on page 7).

GETTING STARTED:

❏

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-GripTM-❏You must first read and follow E-Grip Operating Instructions on pages 8-13) before performing STEP 2.

• For markers with Remote Coil

(A-5TMStealthTM)-❏You must first check that the remote coil is properly connected - read & follow the Instructions on page 8 before performing

• For markers without E-GRIP

-❏Go to STEP 2.

STEP 2.

STEP 2: Air Supply Cylinder Installation

❏

You must first read the Air Supply Cylinder Removal and SAFETY TIPS

on pages 18-20 before beginning the cylinder installation.

❏

Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker.

❏

First put trigger safety in Safe Mode (see page 4 instructions)

and

❏

install barrel blocking device (see instructions on page 2).

❏

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

all the way back

until you hear / feel it click into place. Then release the cocking handle. Cocking handle will slide forward

. Marker is now cocked. Always keep

the 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 theback end of the marker grip (orremote coil). Twist thecylinder clockwise

into theadapter until it stops. Your marker is ready to fire once youswitch

to Fire Mode from Safe Mode (and on remote coil - turn the air flow valve on

-see page 8). 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. (Follow theAir Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on pages 18-20 and take your air or CO2 cylinder to a “C5” Certified Airsmith for inspection or contact the cylinder manufacturer).

STEP 3: Hopper and CycloneTMFeeder

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

❏

Make sure that the

Getting Started

(continued on page 7)

Getting Started (continued from page 6)

CycloneTMfeeder housing is clean, free of debris, and the CycloneTMfeeders turn freely when the manual advance lever knob is pushed.

❏

Make sure that the hopper is clean, free of sharp edges or debris. This

will keep the paintballs from breaking and feed the marker smoothly.

❏

Install the hopper neck into the CycloneTMfeeder housing aligning the

hopper neck tab to fit into the cutout in the Cyclone

feeder housing. With the barrel blocking device installed and trigger safety in Safe Mode, you are now ready to load your hopper with paintballs. After filling the hopper with paintballs thechamber will still be empty. You needto push the feeder manual advance lever to chamber a paintball. Only remove the barrel blocking device and turn off the trigger safety when ready to shoot.

STEP 4: Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting

• Marker: A-5TMwith E-GripTM-❏ Go to pages 8-13 and follow E-Grip

Tuning and OperatingInstructions before performing STEP 5.

• Marker: A-5

Response

• Markers: A-5

ResponseTM-❏ Go to page 14 and follow Tuning The

Trigger Rate of Fire instructions before performing STEP 5.

Basic and A-5TMSTEALTHTM-❏ Go to STEP 5.

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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 marker’s velocity is set below 300 feet per secondor less if required by playing field. NOTE:For markers with Flatline

barrel system,260-275 feet persecond is recommended forbest performance.

❏

To adjust the velocity use the 3/16” allen wrench included with your marker. The velocity adjustment screw is located on the right side of the receiver. To reduce thevelocity, turn the screw inwardor clockwise

. To increase the velocity, turn the screw counterclockwise

. Donot remove the velocity screw.

3/16”Allen Wrench

Velocity

Adjustment

Screw

Feeder Manual AdvanceLever

STEP 6: Rear Sight Adjustment:

❏

Rotate the rear sight to preferred width to allow easy sighting.

❏

Collapsible Stock Length Adjustment:

Front Grip adjustment:❏ Use the 3/16” allen wrench to loosen screw

inside the Front Grip to slide the front grip forward or back ,

and tighten

to lock in place.

Shorten

Squeeze the adjustment lever

and slide to shorten

or lengthen stock.

Remote Coil: Connecting and Disconnecting

NEVER INSTALL PRESSURIZED AIR TO THE MARKER WITHOUT THE

TOMBSTONE PUSH PIN INSTALLED AND THE TOMBSTONE LATCH

IS SET - HOLDING THE TOMBSTONE IN PLACE .

❏

Remove the air supply from the marker Remote Coil as outlined in

the Air Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on pages 18-20. Never

disassemble a marker or remove a remote coil that is under pressure.

2)❏Check that the Tombstone

Push Pin

❏

Latch

❏

and nipple fitting

❏

fitting Locking Ring or remove the Remote Coil fitting

6)❏With the Locking Ring held

down up onto the nipple and release the locking ring up to lock

7)❏Pull down on the

Remote Coil fitting

❏

To turn off air supply: turn flow control completely out

❏

To turn on air supply: turn flow control completely in

is installed.

Check that the Tombstone

is set .

Check that Gas Line Adapter

Pull and hold the Remote Coil

, push the coil fitting

WARNING

are secure.

down to install

to be sure it has locked properly.

E-GRIP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW THE E-GRIPTMOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (PAGES 8-

13) COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING THE AIR SUPPLY CYLINDER AS OUTLINED IN – GETTING STARTED - STEP 2: ON PAGE 6.

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

❏ ❏

❏

HAVE THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 2);

❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

❏

HAVE THE TRIGGER SAFETY IN SAFE MODE (SEE PAGE 4);

❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

❏

HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED THE BATTERY ( STEP 1: PAGE 9) AND

❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

❏

ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE E-GRIP NORMAL OPERATION (STEP 2: PAGE 9).

❏ ❏

• EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE.

• READ EACH STEP COMPLETELY BEFORE PERFORMING THE STEP:

E-GRIPTMOperating Instructions

(continued on page 9)

E-GRIPTMOperating Instructions (continued from page 8)

STEP 1: E-GRIPTMBattery Installation or Replacement:

To Install the battery:❏ Remove the battery door from the back of the E-Grip NOTE: When removing the battery clip Do Not pull it off by the wires

❏

Plug a 9 volt battery into the battery clip.

❏

Insert the battery into the E-GripTMwith the battery clip

by pullingup and back on the tab .

from the battery,

at the top and wires as shown.

❏

Reinstall the battery door - Replace the battery door with the tab it locks back into the E-Grip

NOTE: The E-Grip

down, press the tab and listen for the snap as

Low BatteryIndicator feature: the “Ready To Fire” Flashing Green LED will turn to blinking red when the battery is low and needs replaced (see -

Condition

on page 10).

Low Battery

STEP 2: Power On - Basic Operation

1) To turn the E-Grip

❏

Use a small object like an allen wrench ( )to press and hold the power button The LED

will light orange then green when the

power on:

for 2 seconds.

electronics have been activated.

❏

Release the power button and the green LED will

begin flashing green to show the power is on and the

❏

battery is good. (NOTE:

If the LED begins flashing

red, see - Low Battery Condition on page 10).

❏

If pressing the power button failed to turn on

the LED light, see Troubleshooting section on page 13.

2) Safety/Selector operation -

The 3-position safety/selector switch

has three settings:

S = Safe (as shown); F = Semi-Auto

(One pull/release of the trigger fires 1 time). FA= Special Firing Mode. The Special Firing Mode can be set to any 1 of 5 firing options as detailed in the Special Firing Mode section.

3) To fire the marker -

selector switch and pull the trigger. The LED

❏ ❏

❏

select either the F or FA position using the safety/

❏ ❏

will light orange with each

pull of the trigger.

4) ChangingSpecial Firing Modes-

while the E-Grip

is powered on, press and hold the power button for a

1/2 second. The LED will flash orangeto represent the numberof the Special

❏ ❏

❏

To change the Special Firing Mode

❏ ❏

E-GRIPTMOperating Instructions

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E-GRIPTMOperating Instructions (continued from page 9)

Firing Mode. The corresponding numbers are listed in the

Modes section

Special Firing Mode to the default mode. The default Special Firing Mode

can be changed by following the instructions in the

Programming section

5) Turn power off -

2 seconds. The LED will change from green to red when the power-off

condition hasbeen achieved. The E-Grip button is released. (NOTE: The trigger electronics are set to shut-off

automatically after a prolonged period of inactivity (120 minutes).

6) Low battery condition -

When the battery has begun to lose power, the LED will stop flashing green

and beginflashing red. While performance will vary while theLED is flashing red, the E-Grip

of these instructions. Powering off the E-GripTMwill reset the

❏ ❏

❏

To turn the power off, hold the power button for

❏ ❏

will powerdown when the power

❏ ❏

❏

The E-GripTMLow Battery Indicator Feature:

❏ ❏

will still function under this condition until the battery has

Special Firing

Advanced User

lost power to the point that it will not cycle the marker.

❏

TOURNAMENT LOCK: Because the E-GripTMrequires a tool to turn it

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

Special Firing Modes of the E-Grip

The Special Firing Mode of the E-GripTMmay be programmed to one of five firing options which are:

1. Safe Three-round Burst - Pulling the trigger three times in less than one second will result in a 3-shot burst at a rate of 13 balls per second (bps) on thethird trigger pull. Each pull of the trigger in less thanone second after this will result in another 3-shot burst (up to 3 bursts per second).

2. Safe Full-Auto (factory default) - Pulling the trigger three times in less than one second will result in full-automatic firing. Holding the trigger down on the third pull will sustain this full-auto mode. The default rate of fire for this mode is 13 bps.

3. Auto-Response - The marker will fire on the pull and the release of the trigger. This mode effectively doubles your manual firing rate.

4. Turbo Mode - Pulling the trigger three times in less than one second will result in full-automatic firing at a rate of 15 bps. To sustain this rate of fire, the trigger must be pulled at least once per second.

5. Semi-Auto - A semi-automatic Special Firing Mode is available for fields or tournaments which restrict the use of automatic firing modes. This mode is the same as selecting the F firing mode with the safety/selector switch (One pull/release of the trigger fires 1 time).

Advanced User Programming Section

There are several programming options which affect the operation of the Tippmann to allow users the maximum amount of customization possible for their EGrip Dwell, Debounce

E-GripTM. TheAdvanced User Programming has been designed

. There are four menu items in the Advanced User Programming:

, Rate-of-fire, and Special Firing Mode. Read and

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Advanced User Programming Section

(continued on page 11)

Advanced User Programming Section (continued from page 10)

familiarize yourself with each of these items as they are explained in the following sections.

Menu Items– Dwell, DebounceTM, Rate-of-fire,and Special Firing Mode Explained:

This section will discuss the four menu items in detail so that a

user will understand fully the purpose and use of each menu item.

Dwell - (Factory Default Value = 8 milli-seconds) The Dwell menu item is used to change the amount of time that power is supplied to the solenoid. The solenoidis the part of the electronics which actually contacts the searof the marker, allowing it to fire. This setting will directly affect the battery life of the E-Grip E-Grip

. If this is changed to a value less than 8 milli-seconds, your

battery will last longer, but this may not allow the solenoid enough time to trip the sear properly. If this value is set greater than 8 milli-seconds, the solenoid will have power supplied to it for a longer time, but will reduce the life of the battery. Changing this value can cure or create performance issues for the user. This menu item can only be updated with the values of 2-20 milli-seconds.

Debounce

- (Factory Default Value = 52 milli-seconds) The Debounce

menu item is used to change the amount of time between accepted trigger pulls. Quite simply, this adjusts the amount of time from one trigger pull being accepted by the electronics to the next trigger pull which can be accepted. If a Debounce

setting is too low, a user may shoot more times than they had expected. This can be explained by what is called "Trigger Bounce." When a paintball marker is fired, the marker will move and vibrate in a user's hand. This vibration can allow the trigger to reset itself and trip without the user realizing that their finger has actually moved. NOTE: This menu item can only be updated with the values of 25-65 milli-seconds.

Rate-of-Fire - (Factory Default Value = 13 bps) The Rate-of-Fire menu item may be used to update the Safe Full-auto Firing mode. This is the only Special Firing Mode which is affected by this menu item. All other Special Firing modes cannot have their rate of fire adjusted. This menu item can only be updated with the values of 8-15 bps.

Special FiringMode - (Factory DefaultValue = 2 Safe Full-auto)The Special Firing Mode menu item is used to change the default Special Firing Mode. The value and corresponding Special Firing Mode are listed below.

1. Safe Three-shot Burst

2. Safe Full-auto (factory default)

3. Auto-Response

4. Turbo Mode

5. Semi-automatic This menu item can only be updated with the values of 1- 5.

Step 1) Accessing the Advanced User Programming

❏ ❏

❏

1) Before attempting to Access the Advanced User Programming:

❏ ❏

prepare themarker for safety before any programming:

❏

Remove TheAir Supply (as outlined on pages 18-20). Do Not attempt to

and

❏

Unload Your Marker

Advanced User Programming Section

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Advanced User Programming Section (continued from page 11)

perform Advanced User Programming on a marker that is under pressure.

❏❏

❏

Put the marker in the uncocked position before

❏❏

beginning todisassemble it. To uncock the marker,

pull and hold the bolt cocking handle

then pull the trigger and slowly release the handle forward

❏❏

❏

❏❏

Programming, make sure the power is off. If the power is on, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The LED will

change to a solid red color. The E-Grip

button is released.

❏❏

❏

❏❏

❏

❏❏ ❏❏

❏

❏❏

The E-Grip

which will uncock the marker.

2) Power off - To begin the Advanced User

3) Place Safety Selector in the fire position ( ).

4) Pull the trigger - Pull and hold the trigger down.

5) Power on - Press and hold the power button down for 2 seconds.

will appear to power on normally. Release the power button

back -

will power down when the power

once the LED turns green.

❏❏

❏

6) Continue holding the trigger - Continue to hold the trigger down for

❏❏

5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the LED will change to a solid red color.

❏❏

❏

7) Release the trigger - Once the LED changes to the solid red color,

❏❏

release the trigger. The E-Grip

is now in the main menu of the Advanced

User Programming.

Step 2) Choosing a menu item

The four menu items contained in the Advanced User Programming menu are Dwell,Debounce

, Rate-of-fire,and Special Firing Mode. Each of these

menu items has a corresponding color code as follows.

1. Solid Red - Dwell

2. Solid Green - Debounce

3. Flashing Green - Rate of fire

4. Alternating Red/Green - Special Firing Mode

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1) Cycling through the menu - To cycle through the menu, pull and

❏❏

release the trigger. Each time the trigger is pulled and released, a different color will be displayed on the LED in accordance with the list above.

❏❏

❏

2) Enter a menu option - Once the LED displays the color of the menu

❏❏

item that is needed, pull and hold the trigger for two seconds.

❏❏

❏

3) Current Value - Upon entering a menu item, the LED will begin to

❏❏

flash red. The flashes represent the current menuvalue. The current value will be flashed twice with a short pause between the number flashes. If a new value is not entered before the end of the second value display, the electronics will automatically return to the main menu.

❏❏

❏

4) Enter a new value - At any time while the menu is flashing the LED in

❏❏

accordance with its current value, a new value can be entered by pulling and releasing the trigger. Each pull and release of the trigger willcount as a 1 when entering the new value. Example: To enter a number 5, pull and release the trigger five times. Once the user is done entering the value, release the trigger.

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Step 2: Choosing a menu item

(continued on page 13)

Advanced User Programming Section (continued from page 12)

❏❏

❏

5) Successfully updated menu confirmation - Once the user has

❏❏

entered a new value for a menu item, the LED will flash red/orange/green twice to signify an acceptable value has been entered. The electronics will then return to the main menu. If an unacceptable value has been entered, the LED will quickly flash red and return to the main menu. The value of the menu item will not be updated if this happens.

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❏

6) Poweroff - Once amenu item has been changed,the user must power-

❏❏

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off the electronics before the change will take effect. Hold the power button for 2 seconds. The LED will change to solid red. Release the power button and the electronics will power off.

❏❏

❏

7) Optional: Factory settings reset - A factory settings reset can be

❏❏

accomplished by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.

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The board will appear to power on normally, but after 10 seconds, the LED will flash red/orange/green twice, then the board will power-off. All factory settings will be reset at this point.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM: The LED light does not light when you push the power button to turn ON the E-Grip

1) Battery must be installed.

❏

Check that the battery is installed.

2) Battery may be disconnected.

❏

Check the battery clip connection.

3) Battery may be bad.

❏

Check the battery, replace if bad.

4) Wire may be disconnected from the

❏

battery clip connections to the batteryclip

Inspect the wire

/ .

PROBLEM: Paint breakage occurs in Safe Full-Auto Mode.

❏

Current Rate-of-Fire may exceed maximum CycloneTMFeed Rate and

you need to reduce the Rate-of-Fire -

see details in Rate-of-Fire section.

PROBLEM: You can hear E-GripTMoperating but marker does not fire.

❏

Check to be sure sufficient air supply is hooked up to the marker.

❏

Check to be sure the battery is good.

❏

Dwell setting may be too low and you need to increase the Dwell time -

see details in Dwell section.

❏

PROBLEM: Marker fires more times than expected.

❏

DebounceTMsetting maybe to low causing“Trigger Bounce” and you need

to increase the Debounce time - see details in Debounce

❏

Check therear bolt and sear fordamage (see pages 21-25 - Marker / Receiver

Disassembly andAssembly).

❏

If a double trigger has been installed check

section.

to be sure the slider has been removed from the trigger (see page 24). NOTE: If a problem still exists, call the Tippmann Service Department at 1-800-533-4831.

Tuning The ResponseTMTrigger Rate of Fire

❏

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 ResponseTMtrigger, above, produces little or no response

in the rate of fire, reset the Flow Control as follows:

1) With marker properly unloaded (see page 18), begin adjusting rate of fire by turning flow control clockwise 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 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, follow the Marker / Receiver Disassembly instructions beginning on page 21. Do NOT disassemble the marker whileit is pressurized with air.

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

❏

Counterclockwise to increase

rate of fire to the

desired speed.

completely. Do not over tighten

until desired rate of

Model Specific Parts: Not Shown on

A-5TMRESPONSE

A-5

Basic Parts List pages 16-17.

14 15

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Basic ........................................................ TIPPMANN®A-5

Caliber ............................................................................................ .68

Action ................................. Semi-Automatic (open bolt blow-back)

Power/Air Supply........... compressed air, nitrogen or CO2 cylinder

Hopper Capacity......................................................... 200 Paintballs

Ball Feed ........................................ TIPPMANN®CycloneTMSystem

Standard Barrel Length ............................................. 8.5” /21.59 cm

Length (with standard barrel & no tank) .................... 20” / 50.8 cm

Effective Range ...................................... 150+ feet / 45.72+ meters

Cycle Rate ..................................................... 8 Rounds Per Second

Weight (without tank) .......................................... 3.12 lbs / 1.415 kg

Velocity................. Always measure your marker’s velocity before

playing paintball and never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet / 91.44 meters per second (see instructions on page 7).

Model Specific ...................... TIPPMANN®A-5TMWITH E-GRIP

Cycle Rate .......................... adjustable8-15Rounds Per Second

Battery ........................................................................................ 9 Volt

Weight (without tank) ............................................ 3.27 lbs / 1.48 kg

Model Specific ......................... TIPPMANN®A-5TMRESPONSE

Cycle Rate ................................................... 15 Rounds Per Second

Weight (without tank) ............................................ 3.16 lbs / 1.43 kg

Model Specific ............................. TIPPMANN®A-5TMSTEALTH

Flatline Barrel Length ..............................................8.75” / 22.23cm

Length (no tank) ................. 27.25” - 30.75” / 69.21 cm - 78.1 cm

Weight (without tank) ................................................. 5 lbs / 2.27 kg

Cycle Rate ...................................................... 8 Rounds per second

Effective Range ...............................................250+ ft / 76.2 meters

Model SpecificParts: A-5TMSTEALTH

Not Shown on A-5TMBasic Parts List pages 16-17.

H-01

Remote Coil

(replaces

standard Gas Line and Tank

Adaptor)

T201012

FLATLINE

(replaces standard

Barrel & Barrel

Adaptor)

02-TAC

Collapsible Stock

(replaces

standard End

Cap assembly)

98-40

O-ring

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TIPPMANN

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BASIC PARTS LIST

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

WARNING

MODEL SPECIFIC PARTS

• A-5TME-GRIPTMMarker Parts (see page 24).

RESPONSETMMarker Parts (see page 14).

• A-5

STEALTHTMMarker Parts (see page 15).

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Unloading Your Marker To unload your marker:

❏

Eye protection

designed forpaintball use must be worn bythe userandanyperson within range.

❏

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S H

Put thetrigger safety in Safe Mode (see instructions on page 4) and

install the barrel blocking device (see page 2).

❏

Empty and remove the hopper (turn hopper clockwise and lift out).

❏

Go to a designated firing area, remove the barrel blocking device (see

page 2) and turn off the trigger safety (see page 4).

❏

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

there are no balls lodged in the chamber 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.

❏

Put the trigger safety in Safe Mode (see page 4) and❏ install the

barrel blocking device (see page 2).

❏

Visually inspect the CycloneTMFeeder and chamber for paintballs.

Air Supply Cylinder Removal Step1)

❏

You must first read the following Air Supply Cylinder WARNINGS and SAFETY TIPS ( before beginning the cylinder removal in Step 2 on page 19).

WARNING

NEVER UNSCREW THE CYLINDER FROM THE CYLINDER VALVE . THEBRASSORNICKELPLATEDVALVE IS INTENDED TO BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO

THE AIR OR CO2 CYLINDER . AN AIR OR CO2 CYLINDER CAN FLY OFF WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF THE CYLINDER UNSCREWS FROM A CYLINDER VALVE .

There have been reported incidents that were caused by players unknowingly unscrewing the cylinder

This occurs when the player thinks the entire valve-cylinder assembly is being unscrewed from the air adaptor of the paintball marker fact they are unscrewing the cylinder from the cylinder valve . To Avoid This Danger: It is recommended, if your cylinder is not already marked, that you use paint or nail polish to

❏

on the cylinder valve and❏place a mark on the cylinder as shown.

Whenever you turn the cylinder during removal,

❏

watch the mark on the cylinder and the mark

on the cylinder valve to be sure that they rotate

together. If at any time these marks start to

separate asshown

, thecylinder is starting to unscrew from the cylinder valve should STOP and take the entire unit to a “C5” certified airsmith for safe removal and/or repair.

NOTE: The cylinder valve should unscrew from the paintball markerin about 3 or 4 full turns. If you finish the 4th full turn and the cylinder valve is not

from the cylinder valve .

place a mark

and you

Air Supply Cylinder Removal

when in

STOP!

(continued on page 19)

Air Supply Cylinder Removal (continued from page 18)

unscrewed from the paintball marker, STOP! Take the entire unit to a “C5”

❏

certified airsmith for safe removal and/or repair. Airsmith at www.paintball-pti.com/search.asp

Whether you have a new or used refillable Air or CO2 cylinder, you are at risk if any of the following has occurred:❏The valve unit was replaced or altered afterpurchase.

❏

An anti-siphondevice was installed.❏ The valve unit was removed from the cylinder for any reason. done to the refillable Air or CO

2 cylinder. If any of these conditions has

occurred take your air or CO2 cylinder to a “C5” Certified Airsmith for inspection or contact the cylinder manufacturer.

SAFETY TIPS to ensure that your Air or CO2 cylinder is safe for play:

• Improper use, filling, storage or disposal of Air or CO

❏

Locate a “C5” Certified

❏

Any modificationwas

2 cylinder may result

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in property damage, serious personal injury or death.

• Make sure that any maintenance or modification to any Air or CO

2 cylinder

is done by a qualified professional, such as a “C5” certified airsmith.

• The use of anti-siphon devices is not recommended. However, if one is already installed on yourAir or CO

2 cylinder or is desired, it is critical that your

cylinder be checked by, or the device installed by, a qualified professional.

• AllAir or CO

2 cylinders must be filled only by properly trained personnel.

• Cylinder valves must be installed only by properly trained personnel.

• Do not overfill!! Never exceed the Air or CO

• Do not expose pressurized Air or CO

2 cylinder’s capacity.

2 cylinder to temperatures exceeding

130 degrees Fahrenheit ( 55 degrees Celsius ).

• Do not use caustic cleaners or strippers on theAir or CO

2 cylinder or tank

valve and do not expose to corrosive materials.

• Do not modify the Air or CO the tank valve from the Air or CO

• AnyAir or CO

2 cylinder that has been exposed to fire or heated to a

2 cylinder in any way. Never try to disassemble

2 cylinder.

temperature of 250 degrees Fahrenheit ( 121 degrees Celsius ) or more must be destroyed by properly trained personnel.

• Use appropriate gas for your cylinder. Only use CO

2 inaCO2 cylinder and

only use compressed air in a compressed air cylinder.

• Keep all cylinders out of the reach of children.

• TheAir or CO

2 cylinder should be inspected andhydrostatically retested at

least every 5 years by a DOT licensed agency.

❏

Locate a “C5” Certified Airsmith at www.paintball-pti.com/search.asp

WARNING

KEEP EXPOSED SKIN AWAY FROM ESCAPING GAS WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING AIR SUPPLY OR IF THE MARKER OR AIR SUPPLY IS LEAKING. COMPRESSED AIR, CO2, AND NITROGEN GASSES ARE VERY COLD AND CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Step 2: To remove a charged air supply cylinder:

designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within range.

Step 3:

❏

Unload Your Marker (follow the instructions on page 18).

Watch the marks on the cylinder and cylinder valve as

❏

Eye protection

Air Supply Cylinder Removal

(continued on page 20)

Air Supply Cylinder Removal (continued from page 19)

you

❏

turn the cylinder approximately 3/4 of a turn counterclockwise . This allows the air supply pin valve to close so that no air will enter the marker.

remaining gas in the marker by pulling the trigger until the marker stops

firing (this may take 4-5 shots). pin valve has not closed yet (the tank pin valve could be too long, because

of the variances in tank pin valve parts, each tank varies slightly on exactly

how far it should be turned) and counterclockwise

does not fire,

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

Repairing Air Supply Cylinder Leaks - page 20 below).

Step 4:

direction until stored air is completely discharged. NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to follow Cylinder Removal instructions (see pages 18-20). in safe mode (see page 4) and Install the barrel blocking device (see page 2).

❏

Point the marker in a safe direction and discharge the

If your marker continues to fire, the tank

❏

a little further and repeat this step until the marker

❏

then remove the tank. NOTE: If during this step, you

After air cylinder is removed,❏ point & fire the marker in a safe

❏

you will have to turn the tank

Unloading Your Marker and❏Air Supply

❏

Put the trigger safety

Repairing Air Supply Cylinder Leaks

The most common leak occurs from a bad air supply valve o-ring. To replace a valve o-ring you must first remove the bad o-ring and then install a new one. This o-ring is located on the tip of your air supply valve. The best valve o-rings are made of urethane. Urethane o-rings are not affected by high air supply pressures. These may be purchased from Tippmann ring does not resolve air supply leak, do not attempt to repair air supply cylinder. Contact Tippmann Sports, LLC, your local paintball dealer or a “C5” CertifiedAirsmith.

or your local paintball dealer.❏ NOTE: If new valve o-

Cleaning & Maintenance

❏

Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within range. discharge: First follow Cylinder Removal instructions (see pages 18-20).

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

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

• Familiarize yourself with instructionslisted on air supply cylinder or adaptor.

Contact theair supply cylinder or theadaptor manufacturer with any questions.

• Do not use any petroleum based cleaning solvents.

• Do notuse any cleaning solvents that come in aerosolcans. NOTE: Petroleum

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

• To clean the barrel: remove the barrel and insert the tab of the cable

squeegee into the barrel, then pull the squeegee through the barrel to remove debris. (To remove the Flatline

❏

To reduce the chance of accidental

Unloading Your Marker and❏Air Supply

Do not disassemble a

barrel - see page 27).

Cleaning and Maintenance

(continued on page 21)

Cleaning and Maintenance (continued from page 20)

• To clean your paintball marker use a damp towel with water to wipe off paint, oil, and debris. marker oil to maintain your marker in good working condition.

❏

Use Tippmann®marker oil or other premium

❏

Re-oil with a few drops to the front bolt o-ring and rear bolt o-ring (see - Drive Assembly Removal and Installation instructions pages 22-23.

❏

Oil the barrel o-ring and air supply valve o-ring.

Storage: Before storage unload and remove air supply (seepages 18-20).

Then put the trigger safety in Safe Mode (see page 4) and install the barrel blocking device (see page 2). You should store your marker in a dry area. Before storing your marker make sure that the marker is cleaned and oiled (see cleaning and maintenance on page 20) so that it does not rust. Store your markerwith the bolt in the forward position, uncocked(see page 21 below).

❏

When removing your marker out of storage make sure the trigger safety is in Safe Mode (see page 4) and the barrel blocking device is installed (see page 2). Re-oil the rear bolt o-ring and the front bolt o-ring before use.

Marker / Receiver Disassembly and Assembly

❏

Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within range. First follow Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on pages 18-20. supply before any disassembly. Do not disassemble a pressurized paintball marker. Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker.

❏

Put the marker in the uncocked position: To uncock the marker: bolt cocking handle

❏

pull and hold the

back - then pull thetrigger and slowly release the handle forward

❏

Twist counterclockwise remove (for Flatline

to uncock the marker.

To remove the Barrel :

Barrel

removal see page 27).

❏

To remove the Front Grip : Remove the Front Grip

❏

To remove the Front Sight :

Remove

screw inside

screw just below the FrontSight and slide thesight upward.

❏

To remove the Rear Sight :

Pull it up and out.

❏

To remove the lower receiver

(grip or E-GripTM) : Remove the

❏

Unloading Your Marker and❏ Air

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

Receiver Disassembly / Assembly

❏

Remove air

(continued on page 22)

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Receiver Disassembly Assembly (continued from page 21)

2 lower receiver push pins /

and pull grip from upper

receiver

❏

To remove the gas line (or

a remotecoil) and the Tombstone

adapter from the upper receiver: Remove push pin

in frontof the Tombstone fromthe

upper receiver, release the Tombstone Latch

line

will pull out. NOTE: If you remove the gas line plug Tombstone adapter reinstalling, clean, inspect and

and the gas

/ Tombstone adapter

from the

; when

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

Allen Wrench

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

oil the o-ring and be careful not to overtighten and strip threaded parts.

Drive Assembly Removal and Installation:

NOTE: It is not necessary to disassemble the upper receiver to access and service the drive assembly internal parts .

❏

To remove the drive assembly parts: front bolt ; power tube / valve guide

; rear bolt / rear bolt plug ; linkage arm ; drive pin ; drive spring ; and end cap (or collapsible stock).

❏

Remove air supply before any disassembly: First follow Unloading Your Marker and❏ Air Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on pages 18-20 and put the marker in the uncocked position before beginning to disassemble it. To uncock the marker, pull and hold the bolt cocking handle slowly release the handle forward

back - then pull the trigger and

which will uncock the marker.

2)❏ Remove lower receiver (grip) and gas line as instructed - see page 21).

❏

Screw the velocity screw in past the receiver (3/16” ).

❏

Remove last push pin holding the end cap (or the collapsible

stock) in place.

❏

Pull the end cap (or collapsible stock) out and tilt marker up, the drive assembly parts should slide out the back.

❏

To remove valve from power tube: carefully push valve out with allen wrench.

Drive Assembly Removal and Installation:

(continued on page 23)

Drive Assembly Removal and Installation: (continued from page 22)

❏

To reinstall the drive assembly parts:

❏

Clean inside the upper receiver and the removed parts.

❏

Inspect and replace any damaged parts.❏ Lubricate the front bolt oring, the valve o-ring, the rear bolt o-ring, the linkage arm and the drive spring/guide pin with a few drops of Tippmann

paintball marker oil (or other

premium paintball marker oil) before reinstalling.

❏

Insert the valve into the power tube

with the Tombstone cutout to match the power tube cutout Tombstone adapter

aligned down

.❏ Insert

to check the fit.

❏

Insert rear bolt plug into rear bolt .

4)❏ Insert reassembled parts: (front bolt,

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power tube/valve, rear bolt/rear bolt plug, with linkage arm facing up, until the Tombstone adapter/gas line and velocity screw

can be accessed. You may need to jiggle marker

can be inserted, push pin replaced

while sliding parts in.

5)❏ Insert the guide pin into the drive spring and

❏

drive spring into the rear bolt plug .❏ Insert the end cap (or collapsible stock), while keeping the guide pin centered in it. cap push pin

❏

Install the upper end

LOWER RECEIVER (grip or E-GripTM) Disassembly/Assembly:

❏

Follow the Marker / Receiver Disassembly instructions on pages 21-22

❏

until you have To remove the trigger assembly from the grip :❏ Push the Safety

❏

detached the lower receiver .

E-Grip

out of the left side of the grip

(on E-GripTM: rotate the Safety Selector Switch

straight up and❏pull it out of the left side of lower receiver). assembly

keeping it intact.

❏

Pull up on the trigger

To access trigger assembly parts:❏ Pull theleft plate not remove 5 dowel pins from right plate, see trigger assemblyon page 17 (for E-Grip

off the trigger assembly .Do

Trigger

Assembly see page 24).

❏

To disassemble the lower receiver :

❏

Remove bolt ( and on E-GripTMremove 2 tank adapter bolts (

short) and ( long) and remove the tank adapter / gas line .

❏

Remove the 3 grip screws holding the two lower halves together.

❏

To reassemble the lower receiver (E-GripTMShown - page 24):

❏

On A-5TMBasic Make sure the trigger guard is in place.

❏

On A-5TMResponseTM: make sure trigger guard and Response

parts are in place and o-rings lubricated (see page 14).

To reassemble the lower receiver

(continued on page 24)

❏

On A-5TME-GripTM: make sure trigger guard , 2 adapter nuts , and

E-Grip

around the posts

the left grip half is replaced. Visually inspect wires for damage or disconnected wire ends at

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assembly (with armature spacer and armature in place

); are positioned in the right grip half as shown below. Position wires

as shown so wires are not pinched or sheared when

A-5TME-GripTMModel Specific Parts: Not Shown on A-5 Basic Parts List on pages 16-17.

E-GripTMparts shown in position in the Right Trigger Plate with basic parts (Note: E-Grip Specific parts in bold).

02-33 Pins (4)

02-20S Trigger Spring (Red-short)

TA10021 Trigger

TA10072Magnet

(the red dot on the magnet must be visible on this side of the trigger to operate properly).

02-67L Left Trigger Plate

NOTE: A-5TME-GripTMSear Spring 02-88 has tensions specifically designed for the E- GripTMand it will not operate properly if you replace this spring with any other spring.

TA10073 Sear

02-33A

Sear Pin

(black)

(silver - long)

E-GripTMElectronics

Assembled ; trigger guard and 2 adapter nuts - shown positioned in the right grip half for reassembly

TA01022

of the E-GripTM- see above.

Safety

Selector

02-67R

Right

Trigger

Plate

02-88

Sear

Spring

Lower Receiver Right

TA99500 Electronics Assembly

Frame Half - Right Armature Spacer Electronics

board Frame

Half - Left

TA01018 Lower Receiver Left

TA10066 Battery Door

TA01019

TA07074

AdapterBolt

(short)

98-01B Adapter Bolt (long) TA02061 Tank Adapter

Double Trigger Kit (Optional, not included with A-5TME-GripTMMarker):

Installation: The trigger slider & spring will need to be removed from the double trigger before installation into the E-

. Remove pins and from the double trigger and

Grip remove the trigger slider & spring.

NOTE: If the double trigger kit does not include a magnet take the magnet from the single trigger that came with your marker andinsert the magnet at

(the reddot on the magnet

must be visible (see above) to operate properly.

Lower Receiver Disassembly/Assembly:

(continued on page 25)

CA-08B

Adapter

Nut (2)

Lower Receiver Disassembly/Assembly: (continued from page 24)To reassemble the lower receiver: (continued from page 23)

2)❏ Replace left grip half .❏Secure grip halves with 3 grip screws .

❏

Reinstall the battery door onA-5TME-GripTM(see instructions - page 9).

❏

Reinstall the trigger assembly into the grip and insert the safety into the left side of the grip (on E-Grip Selector Switch

straight up and❏insert it into the left side of the

grip and then rotate it to the “SAFE” =

❏

Attach the Tank Adapter: Slide tank adapter into lower receiver

and align holes;

❏

Insert receiver bolt and tighten ( onA-5TME-Grip

marker:❏Rotate the Safety

position).

position the tank adapter and insert the 2 tank adapter bolts and (the short adapter bolt goes in front - see page 23).

❏ ❏

❏

To attach the lower receiver (grip) to the upper receiver:

❏ ❏

❏

Check to becertain the trigger plates have not separated and the trigger assembly is intact as shown. If there are gaps at

between the trigger plates and the trigger or the sear –

squeeze the plates together to look as shown. (On the A-5TMResponseTMmarker,❏first put a

couple dropsof marker oil onto the cylinderfitting o-ring

❏

in the lower receiver.)

Line upthe lower receiver front push pin holes

with theupper receiver holes thengently rock rear of grip until you can insert the two lower receiver push pins

❏❏

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To disassemble the upper receiver : NOTE: It is only necessary to

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& to attach.

disassemble upperreceiver halvesto access the ball latch, front grip nut, cocking handle, cockinghandle spring, receiver o-ring, Tombstone latch andTombstone latch spring (plus the flow connector fitting on A-5

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1) Followthe Marker/Receiver Disassembly/Assembly instructions beginning

on page 21 until you have removed the drive assembly parts on page 22.

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2) Remove the Cyclone

Feed System:

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Remove the

ResponseTMMarker).

banjo fitting bolt

from upper receiver (and on Response

marker remove the flow control adjustor fitting and banjo fitting bolt from the upper receiver - see Response

parts on page 14).❏ Remove the CycloneTMhousing bolt from the left front side of upper receiver and remove the feed system (NOTE: To install the CycloneTMFeed System reverse the process).

Upper Receiver Disassembly:

(continued on page 26)

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Upper Receiver Disassembly: (continued from page 25)

3)❏ Remove the 5 receiver bolts (4

on Response receiver halves together.

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To reassemble upper receiver follow the

Upper ReceiverAssembly instructions below.

Upper Receiver Assembly

For ResponseTMMarker only: Install two parts & to the right receiver half before assembling receiver halves.

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1) Oil o-ring of the exterior flow control adapter .

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2) Align threaded opening of interior flow connector

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fitting

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3) Carefully thread adapter through the right

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receiver half into

or damage o-ring

1) Make sure all parts are clean before reassembling. Place right upper receiver half flat with Tombstone Latch & Spring, Front Grip Nut, Receiver O-ring and Ball Latch in position as shown below.

2) With left hand, grip left upper receiver half as shown to hold Cocking Handle and spring in place by applying side pressure with index finger pushing in direction of arrows

Right Hand

Left Half

Receiver O-ring

Marker) holding the upper

to inside of right receiver half.

(do not overtighten and strip threaded parts

against Cocking Handle.

Tombstone Latch & Spring properly inserted

and tighten with a 3/8” wrench

Cocking Handle Spring

will be

bowed.

Spring

3) With left hand holding as shown below, use righthand to seat cocking handlewith spring into receiver cutout then position edge of spring in end of spring cutout bowed as shown below. Then grip left receiver with right hand as shown.

Cocking Handle

Latch

Front Grip Nut

with flat side facing

bottom of marker.

WARNING

DO NOT REASSEMBLE WITHOUT MAKING SURE TOMBSTONE LATCH & SPRING ARE PROPERLY INSERTED IN PLACE AS SHOWN.

4) Use your finger tips to guide the left half straight down on to the right half

Upper Receiver Assembly

(continued on page 27)

Left

Hand

Right

Half

Ball

Latch

Upper Receiver Assembly (continued from page 26)

until receiver halves fit flush. If it does not fit flush the first time, check to make surethe spring and other parts have stayed in place and repeat until halves fit flush.

5) Insert 5 (4 on Response bolt yet) & tighten them just enough to hold halves flush yet loose enough to allow you to now insert and twist Barrel / Adapter unit (or FLATLINE clockwise

to reinstall.

Marker) Receiver Bolts (not front sight

6) Insert Front Sight with its slot facing back of marker, into the top front of the receiver and insert the front sight bolt to hold in place.

7) Make sure all receiver bolts are tight (do not overtighten & strip threads).

FLATLINETMBarrel Removal & Installation

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First follow❏ Unloading Your Marker and❏ Air Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on pages 18-20. Never disassemble a marker that is under pressure or pressurize a partially assembled marker.

FlatlineTMBarrel Removal:

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Loosen 3 receiver bolts (A,B&C-seebelow) then turn barrel / adapter to left and remove as one piece from upper receiver.

FlatlineTMBarrel Installation:

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Position the Barrel

1)❏Loosen 3

receiver bolts

(A, B, & C).

Adapter cap screw facing to the left toward the feeder housing and insert into receiver.

Feeder Housing

Cap screw to the left

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While keeping cap screw and front sight aligned, tighten the 3 receiver screws A,B&C to complete the installation.

Barrel at top

Proper screw

Proper screw position

position

Properly installed barrel will look like this.

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Turn the Barrel Assembly 1/4turn tothe right until the adapter cap screw aligns with the front sight.

Front Sight

Cap

Screw

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