Tippmann A5 Marker User Manual

		TIPPMANN	LINE
BACK COVER	®		A-5TM MARKER
		• Owner’s Manual
		• Manuel du Propriétaire
		• Manual del Usuario
		• A-5TM
		BASIC
		• A-5TM
		WITH
		E-GRIPTM
		• A-5TM
		RESPONSETM
		• A-5TM
		BASIC
		SILVERTM
		• A-5TM
		BASIC
		CAMOUFLAGETM
		• A-5TM
		STEALTHTM
			TP04100
			Date:08-09

E		WARNING
		THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
N		INJURY OR DEATH. EYE, FACE AND EAR PROTECTION
G		DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE
		USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. WE
L		RECOMMEND AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE.
I		PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION
S		WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S
H		MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

F	AVERTISSEMENT
	CECI N'EST PAS UN JOUET. TOUT USAGE INAPPROPRIE
R	PEUT PROVOQUER DES BLESSURES GRAVES OU
A	MORTELLES. LE PORT DE LA PROTECTION POUR LES
N	YEUX, LE VISAGE ET LES OREILLES CONCUE POUR LE
	PAINTBALL EST OBLIGATOIRE POUR L'UTILISATEUR
Ç	AINSI QUE POUR TOUTE PERSONNE A PORTEE DE TIR.
A	POUR L'ACHAT, NOUS RECOMMENDONS UN AGE
I	MINIMUM DE 18 ANS. LES PERSONNES DE MOINS DE 18
	ANS DOIVENT ETRE SOUS LA SURVEILLANCE D'UN

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

E		ADVERTENCIA
		ESTO NO ES UN JUGUETE. UN USO INAPROPIADO
S		PUEDE CAUSAR SERIAS HERIDAS O LA MUERTE.
P		OJOS, CARA Y OIDOS DEBEN SER PROTEGIDOS TODO
A		EL TIEMPO, CON LA PROTECCIÓN DISEÑADA PARA
		PAINTBALL TANTO POR JUGADORES COMO POR
Ñ		CUALQUIER PERSONA QUE ESTE EN EL RADIO DE
O		ALCANCE. RECOMENDAMOS AL MENOS 18 AÑOS
L		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.

WARNING							E
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
READ, FAMILIARIZE							N
YOURSELF AND ANY
OTHER USER OF THIS							G
MARKER WITH THE	ALWAYS KEEP	ALWAYS KEEP					L
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL.	TRIGGER SAFETY	THE BARREL					I
		BLOCKING DEVICE
FOLLOW THESE	IN SAFE MODE	INSTALLED WHEN					S
INSTRUCTIONS WHEN	UNLESS FIRING	NOT IN SHOOTING
USING, WORKING ON,	AS DETAILED IN	SITUATION, SEE					H
TRANSPORTING OR	INSTRUCTIONS	INSTRUCTIONS ON
STORING THIS MARKER. ON PAGE 4.		PAGE 2.
AVERTISSEMENT							F
LA SECURITE EST VOTRE RESPONSABILITE
LISEZ ET FAMILIARISEZ-							R
VOUS AINSI QUE TOUT
AUTRE UTILISATEUR DE							A
CE LANCEUR AVEC LES							N
INSTRUCTIONS DE	SI VOUS NE TIREZ	GARDEZ TOUJOURS
SECURITE CONTENUES	PAS, MAINTENEZ	LE DISPOSITIF DE					Ç
DANS CE MANUEL.	TOUJOURS LA	BLOCAGE DU					A
SUIVEZ CES INSTRUC-	SURETE DE DETENTE	CANON INSTALLE
TIONS LORSQUE VOUS	EN MODE SECURITE	LORSQUE VOUS					I
UTILISEZ, TRAVAILLEZ	COMME INDIQUE	N'ETES PAS EN
SUR, TRANSPORTEZ OU	DANS LES	SITUATION DE TIR,					S
ENTREPOSEZ CE	INSTRUCTIONS EN	VOIR INSTRUCTIONS
LANCEUR.	PAGE 3.	EN PAGE 1.
ADVERTENCIA							E
LA SEGURIDAD ES SU RESPONSABILIDAD
EL PROPIETARIO Y							S
TODA PERSONA QUE							P
VA A USAR ESTE
MARCADOR DEBE LEER	MANTENGA SIEMPRE	MANTENGA					A
Y FAMILIARIZARCE CON		EL MECANISMO
LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE	EL SEGURO DEL	DE BLOQUEO					Ñ
SEGURIDAD EN ESTE	GATILLO ACTIVADO	DEL BARRIL					O
MANUAL. SIGA LAS	A MENOS QUE SEA	INSTALADO
INSTRUCCIONES DE	NECESARIO HACER	CUANDO NO					L
USO, MANTENIMIENTO,	DISPAROS. COMO	ESTE HACIENDO
TRANSPORTE Y	SE VE EN LAS	DISPAROS COMO
ALMACENAJE DE ESTE	INSTRUCCIONES	SE ILUSTRA EN
MARCADOR.	DE LA PÁGINA 3.	LA PÁGINA 1.

E		WARNING
		THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
N		DEATH. EYE, FACE AND EAR PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR
		PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON
G		WITHIN RANGE. WE RECOMMEND AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO
L		PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION
		WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL
I		BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
S
		WARNING
H
		KEEP THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED EXCEPT WHEN
		YOUR MARKER IS IN USE. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE TRIGGER
		SAFETY IS IN THE SAFE MODE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4)
		AND THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED 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	Barrel
Blocking
	Blocking
Device
	Device
2) Adjust the cord length retainer up to the back
		Cord Length
of the grip by pulling the cord through it until		Retainer
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.

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TIPPMANN®
		E
2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA		N
P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619
www.tippmann.com		G
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of your Tippmann® paintball		L
marker. We believe our A-5TM line of markers to be the most accurate
and durable paintball markers available, and proudly manufactured		I
in the USA. All Tippmann® A-5TM models will provide many years of		S
dependable service if cared for properly.		H
Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become
familiar with your Tippmann® A-5TM markers’ 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	2
Warning/Caution ...............................................................................
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 CycloneTM Feeder ................................................	6
4. Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting ....................	7
5. Velocity Adjustment .................................................................	7
6. Rear Sight .................................................................................	7
Marker Model Specifications .........................................................	15
Schematic: A-5TM Basic 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 E by Tippmann Sports, LLC with the understanding that the purchaser N assumes all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action that G constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations. Tippmann Sports, LLC shall not be liable for personal injury, loss of property or L life resulting from the use of this weapon under any circumstances,

I including intentional, reckless, negligent or accidental discharges.

All information contained in this manual is subject to change without S notice. Tippmann Sports, LLC reserves the right to make changes and

Himprovements 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 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

TRIGGER SAFETY ACTIVATION

•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		SAFETY
INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 2).
• TO TURN ON THE SAFETY (SAFE MODE):		PUSH SAFE
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.			SAFETY
(FIRE MODE = RED	OR RED	).	SELECTOR

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
4	Safety Is Your Responsibility

(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 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 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 on page 18), put the safety in the safe mode (see page 4) and install 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, CO2, 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.

5	Safety Is Your Responsibility
	(continued on page 6)

E N G L I S H

			Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 5)
			• Read the Air Supply Cylinder Removal and SAFETY TIPS on pages
	E		18-20 before beginning the cylinder installation or removal.
			• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never
	N		shoot at velocities in excess of300feetpersecond (see instructions on page 7).
			GETTING STARTED:
	G
	L		Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and
	I		any person within range. Do not disassemble this marker while it is
			pressurized with air. Do not pressurize a partially assembled marker.
	S		Read each step completely before performing the step:

HNOTE: 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-GripTM Operating Instructions on pages 8-13) before performing STEP 2.

•For markers with Remote Coil (A-5TM StealthTM) - You must first check that the remote coil is properly connected - read & follow the Instructions on page 8 before performing STEP 2.

•For markers without E-GRIPTM - Go to 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 the back end of the marker grip (or remote coil). Twist the cylinder clockwise into the adapter until it stops. Your marker is ready to fire once you switch 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 the Air 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 CycloneTM Feeder

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

6	Getting Started
	(continued on page 7)

Getting Started (continued from page 6)

CycloneTM feeder housing is clean, free of debris, and the CycloneTM feeders
turn freely when the manual advance lever knob is pushed.	E
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.	N
Install the hopper neck into the CycloneTM feeder housing aligning the
hopper neck tab to fit into the cutout in the CycloneTM feeder housing. With	G
the barrel blocking device installed and trigger safety in Safe Mode, you are	L
now ready to load your hopper with paintballs. After filling the hopper with
paintballs the chamber will still be empty. You need to push the feeder manual	I
advance lever to chamber a paintball. Only remove the barrel blocking	S
device and turn off the trigger safety when ready to shoot.
STEP 4: Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting	H

•Marker: A-5TM with E-GripTM - Go to pages 8-13 and follow E-GripTM Tuning and Operating Instructions before performing STEP 5.

•Marker: A-5TM ResponseTM - Go to page 14 and follow Tuning The ResponseTM Trigger Rate of Fire instructions before performing STEP 5.

•Markers: A-5TM Basic and A-5TM STEALTHTM - Go to STEP 5.

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 second or less if required by playing field. NOTE: For markers with FlatlineTM barrel system, 260-275 feet per second is recommended for best performance.

	To adjust the velocity use the 3/16” allen wrench		3/16”Allen Wrench
	included with your marker. The velocity adjustment		Velocity
	screw is located on the right side of the receiver. To		Adjustment
			Screw
	reduce the velocity, turn the screw inward or clockwise
	. To increase	the velocity, turn the screw	Feeder Manual Advance Lever
	counterclockwise	. Do not remove the velocity screw.

STEP 6: Rear Sight Adjustment:

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

Collapsible Stock Length Adjustment:

Shorten

						Squeeze the
						adjustment lever
						and slide			to shorten
						or	lengthen stock.
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.		7

Remote Coil: Connecting and Disconnecting

E		WARNING
N	NEVER INSTALL PRESSURIZED AIR TO THE MARKER WITHOUT THE
G	TOMBSTONE PUSH PIN	INSTALLED AND THE TOMBSTONE LATCH
	IS SET - HOLDING THE TOMBSTONE		IN PLACE	.
L
	1) Remove the air supply from the marker Remote Coil as outlined in
I	the Air Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on pages 18-20. Never
S	disassemble a marker or remove a remote coil that is under pressure.
	2) Check that the Tombstone

HPush Pin is installed.

3) Check that the Tombstone

Latch

is set

.

4)Check that Gas Line Adapter and nipple fitting are secure.

5)Pull and hold the Remote Coil

fitting Locking Ring	down	to install
or remove the Remote Coil fitting .
6) With the Locking Ring held
down , push the coil fitting
up onto the nipple	and release
the locking ring up to lock .
7) Pull down	on the
Remote Coil fitting	to be sure it has locked properly.

To turn off air supply: turn flow control completely out

To turn on air supply: turn flow control completely in

E-GRIP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW THE E-GRIPTM OPERATING 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:

8	E-GRIPTM Operating Instructions
	(continued on page 9)

E-GRIPTM Operating Instructions (continued from page 8)

STEP 1: E-GRIPTM Battery Installation or Replacement:

To Install the battery: Remove the battery door from the back of the E-GripTM by pulling up and back on the tab .

NOTE: When removing the battery clip	from the battery,
Do Not pull it off by the wires .

Plug a 9 volt battery into the battery clip.

Insert the battery into the E-GripTM with the battery clip at the top and wires as shown.

Reinstall the battery door - Replace the battery door with

the tab down, press the tab and listen for the snap as it locks back into the E-GripTM.

NOTE: The E-GripTM Low Battery Indicator feature: the “Ready To Fire” Flashing Green LED will turn to blinking red when the battery is low and needs replaced (see - Low Battery Condition on page 10).

STEP 2: Power On - Basic Operation

1) To turn the E-GripTM power on:

Use a small object like an allen wrench () to press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The LED will light orange then green when the 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 - select either the F or FA position using the safety/ selector switch and pull the trigger. The LED will light orange with each pull of the trigger.

4)Changing Special Firing Modes - To change the Special Firing Mode while the E-GripTM is powered on, press and hold the power button for a 1/2 second. The LED will flash orange to represent the number of the Special

9	E-GRIPTM Operating Instructions
	(continued on page 10)

E N G L I S H

Advanced User Programming Section

(continued on page 11)

E-GRIPTM Operating Instructions (continued from page 9)

Firing Mode. The corresponding numbers are listed in the Special Firing Modes section of these instructions. Powering off the E-GripTM will reset the

E Special Firing Mode to the default mode. The default Special Firing Mode N can be changed by following the instructions in the Advanced User

Programming section.

G5) Turn power off - To turn the power off, hold the power button for L 2 seconds. The LED will change from green to red when the power-off condition has been achieved. The E-GripTM will power down when the power I button is released. (NOTE: The trigger electronics are set to shut-off

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

6) Low battery condition - The E-GripTM Low Battery Indicator Feature:

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

and begin flashing red. While performance will vary while the LED is flashing red, the E-GripTM will still function under this condition until the battery has lost power to the point that it will not cycle the marker.

TOURNAMENT LOCK: Because the E-GripTM requires a tool to turn it on and off, no tournament lock is necessary for competition paintball.

Special Firing Modes of the E-GripTM

The Special Firing Mode of the E-GripTM may 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 the third trigger pull. Each pull of the trigger in less than one 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® E-GripTM. The Advanced User Programming has been designed to allow users the maximum amount of customization possible for their E- GripTM. There are four menu items in the Advanced User Programming:

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

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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 solenoid is the part of the electronics which actually contacts the sear of the marker, allowing it to fire. This setting will directly affect the battery life of the E-GripTM. If this is changed to a value less than 8 milli-seconds, your E-GripTM 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.

DebounceTM - (Factory Default Value = 52 milli-seconds) The DebounceTM 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 DebounceTM 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 Firing Mode - (Factory Default Value = 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 the marker for safety before any programming: Unload Your Marker and Remove TheAir Supply (as outlined on pages 18-20). Do Not attempt to

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E N G L I S H

	Advanced User Programming Section (continued from page 11)
	perform Advanced User Programming on a marker that is under pressure.
E	Put the marker in the uncocked position before
	beginning to disassemble it. To uncock the marker,
N	pull and hold the bolt cocking handle	back -
	then pull the trigger and slowly release the handle
G	forward which will uncock the marker.
L	2) Power off - To begin the Advanced User
	Programming, make sure the power is off. If the
I	power is on, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. The LED will
S	change to a solid red color. The E-GripTM will power down when the power
	button is released.
H	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.
	The E-GripTM will appear to power on normally. Release the power button
	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-GripTM 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, DebounceTM , 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 - DebounceTM

3.Flashing Green - Rate of fire

4.Alternating Red/Green - Special Firing Mode

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 menu value. 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 will count 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.

12 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.

6) Power off - Once a menu item has been changed, the user must poweroff 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. 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-GripTM.

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 - Inspect the wire connections to the battery clip /.

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

Current Rate-of-Fire may exceed maximum CycloneTM Feed Rate and you need to reduce the Rate-of-Fire - see details in Rate-of-Fire section.

PROBLEM: You can hear E-GripTM operating 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.

DebounceTM setting may be to low causing “Trigger Bounce” and you need to increase the Debounce time - see details in DebounceTM section.

Check the rear bolt and sear for damage (see pages 21-25 - Marker / Receiver Disassembly and Assembly). If a double trigger has been installed check 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.

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E N G L I S H

E N G L I S H

Tuning The ResponseTM Trigger 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	Counterclockwise to increase
to slow the	rate of fire to the
rate of fire.	desired speed.

Tuning - Troubleshooting A:

If tuning the ResponseTM trigger, 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 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			A-5TM RESPONSETM
making sure all fittings are			Model Specific Parts: Not Shown on
tight and o-rings are			A-5TM Basic Parts List pages 16-17.
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 while it is pressurized
with air.

If a problem still exists, call the Tippmann Service Department at

1-800-533-4831.

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MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Basic ........................................................			TIPPMANN® A-5TM
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 ® CycloneTM System
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-5TM WITH E-GRIPTM
Cycle Rate ..........................	adjustable 8 - 15 Rounds Per Second
Battery ........................................................................................	9 Volt
Weight (without tank) ............................................	3.27 lbs / 1.48 kg
Model Specific .........................	TIPPMANN® A-5TM RESPONSETM
Cycle Rate ...................................................	15 Rounds Per Second
Weight (without tank) ............................................	3.16 lbs / 1.43 kg
Model Specific .............................	TIPPMANN® A-5TM STEALTHTM
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-5TM STEALTHTM Not Shown on A-5TM Basic Parts List pages 16-17.

H-01	T201012		02-TAC
Remote Coil	FLATLINETM		Collapsible Stock
(replaces	(replaces standard		(replaces
standard	Barrel & Barrel		standard End
Gas Line	Adaptor)		Cap assembly)
and Tank
Adaptor)
		98-40
			O-ring
	15

E N G L I S H

E TIPPMANN		BASIC PARTS LIST	DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS MARKER WHILE IT IS PRESSURIZED
		®
			WARNING
N			WITH AIR. DO NOT PRESSURIZE A PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED MARKER.
G
			MODEL SPECIFIC PARTS:
			• A-5TM E-GRIPTM Marker Parts (see page 24).
L			• A-5TM RESPONSETM Marker Parts (see page 14).
I			• A-5TM STEALTHTM Marker Parts (see page 15).
S
H

16

17

E N G L I S H

Unloading Your Marker To unload your marker: Eye protection

designed for paintball use must be worn by the userandany person within range.

E1) Put the trigger safety in Safe Mode (see instructions on page 4) and install the barrel blocking device (see page 2).

N2) Empty and remove the hopper (turn hopper clockwise and lift out).

3)Go to a designated firing area, remove the barrel blocking device (see G page 2) and turn off the trigger safety (see page 4).

L 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 I uncock your marker as uncocking your marker may push a ball into the

Schamber or down into the barrel in which case the ball will be hidden from view.

5)Put the trigger safety in Safe Mode (see page 4) and install the H barrel blocking device (see page 2).

6)Visually inspect the CycloneTM Feeder 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 .
THE BRASS OR NICKEL PLATED VALVE				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 from the cylinder valve .

This occurs when the player thinks the entire valve-cylinder assembly is

being unscrewed from the air adaptor of the paintball marker

when in

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 place a mark

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 as shown

, the cylinder

is starting

to unscrew from the cylinder valve

and you

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 marker in about 3 or 4 full turns. If you finish the 4th full turn and the cylinder valve is not

18	Air Supply Cylinder Removal
	(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. Locate a “C5” Certified 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 after purchase. An anti-siphon device was installed. The valve unit was removed from the cylinder for any reason. Any modification was done to the refillable Air or CO2 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 CO2 cylinder may result in property damage, serious personal injury or death.

•Make sure that any maintenance or modification to any Air or CO2 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 your Air or CO2 cylinder or is desired, it is critical that your cylinder be checked by, or the device installed by, a qualified professional.

•All Air or CO2 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 CO2 cylinder’s capacity.

•Do not expose pressurized Air or CO2 cylinder to temperatures exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit ( 55 degrees Celsius ).

•Do not use caustic cleaners or strippers on the Air or CO2 cylinder or tank valve and do not expose to corrosive materials.

•Do not modify the Air or CO2 cylinder in any way. Never try to disassemble the tank valve from the Air or CO2 cylinder.

•Any Air or CO2 cylinder that has been exposed to fire or heated to a 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 CO2 in a CO2 cylinder and only use compressed air in a compressed air cylinder.

•Keep all cylinders out of the reach of children.

•The Air or CO2 cylinder should be inspected and hydrostatically 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: Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within range. Unload Your Marker (follow the instructions on page 18).

Step 3: Watch the marks on the cylinder	and cylinder valve		as
19	Air Supply Cylinder	Removal
	(continued on page 20)

E N G L I S H

	Air Supply Cylinder Removal (continued from page 19)
	you turn the cylinder approximately 3/4 of a turn counterclockwise .
E	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 discharge the
N	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
G	pin valve has not closed yet (the tank pin valve could be too long, because
L	of the variances in tank pin valve parts, each tank varies slightly on exactly
	how far it should be turned) and you will have to turn the tank
I	counterclockwise	a little further and repeat this step until the marker
S	does not fire, then remove the tank. NOTE: If during this step, you
	turned the tank and it began to leak before you pulled the trigger, the
H	tank o-ring should be checked for damage before reassembly (see
	Repairing Air Supply Cylinder Leaks - page 20 below).
	Step 4: After air cylinder is removed, point & fire the marker in a safe
	direction until stored air is completely discharged. NOTE: Before storing or
	disassembling be sure to follow Unloading Your Marker and Air Supply
	Cylinder Removal instructions (see pages 18-20). Put the trigger safety
	in safe mode (see page 4) and Install the barrel blocking device (see page 2).
	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® or your local paintball dealer. NOTE: If new valve o-
	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” Certified Airsmith.
	Cleaning & Maintenance
	Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user
	and any person within range. To reduce the chance of accidental
	discharge: First follow Unloading Your Marker and Air Supply
	Cylinder Removal instructions (see pages 18-20). Do not disassemble a
	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 instructions listed on air supply cylinder or adaptor.
	Contact the air supply cylinder or the 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.
	• 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 FlatlineTM barrel - see page 27).
		20	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. Use Tippmann® marker oil or other premium marker oil to maintain your marker in good working condition. 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 (see pages 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 marker with 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 Unloading Your Marker and Air Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on pages 18-20. Remove air 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: pull and hold the bolt cocking handle back - then

pull the trigger and slowly release the handle forward to uncock the marker.

To remove the Barrel : Twist counterclockwise to remove (for FlatlineTM Barrel removal see page 27).

To remove the Front Grip				:
Remove	screw		inside
the Front Grip		.
To remove the Front Sight				:
Remove	screw		just below
the Front Sight and slide the sight
upward.
To remove the Rear Sight				:	NOTE: Carefully hand start all threaded
Pull it up and out.
To remove the lower receiver					parts and do not overtighten and strip
(grip or E-GripTM)			: Remove the		threaded parts when assembling.
					21	Receiver Disassembly / Assembly
						(continued on page 22)

E N G L I S H

Receiver Disassembly Assembly (continued from page 21)

2 lower receiver push pins

/

E

and pull grip from upper

receiver .

N

To remove the gas line

(or

a remote coil) and the Tombstone

G

adapter

from the upper

L

receiver:

Remove push pin

I

in front of the Tombstone from the

upper

receiver, release

the

S

Tombstone Latch

and the gas

NOTE: Carefully hand

H

line

/ Tombstone adapter

start all threaded parts

Allen Wrench

will pull out. NOTE: If you remove

and do not overtighten

the gas line plug

from the

and strip threaded parts

Tombstone adapter

; when

when assembling.

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

reinstalling, clean, inspect and

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

1)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 back - then pull the trigger and slowly release the handle forward which will uncock the marker.

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

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

4)Remove last push pin holding the end cap (or the collapsible stock) in place.

5)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.

22	Drive Assembly Removal and Installation:
	(continued on page 23)

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

To reinstall the drive assembly parts:

1)Clean inside the upper receiver and the removed parts.

2)Inspect and replace any damaged parts. Lubricate the front bolt o- ring, 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.

3) Insert the valve into the power tube with the Tombstone cutout aligned down

to match the power tube cutout . Insert Tombstone adapter to check the fit. Insert rear bolt plug into rear bolt .

4) Insert reassembled parts: (front bolt, power tube/valve, rear bolt/rear bolt plug, with linkage arm facing up, until

the Tombstone adapter/gas line		can be inserted, push pin	replaced
and velocity screw	can be accessed. You may need to jiggle marker
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. Install the upper end cap push pin .

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

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

until you have detached the lower receiver .
To remove the trigger assembly
				E-GripTM
from the grip		: Push the Safety
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). Pull up on the trigger
assembly	keeping it intact.

To access trigger assembly parts: Pull the left plate off the trigger assembly . Do not remove 5 dowel pins from right plate, see trigger assembly on page 17 (for E-GripTM Trigger Assembly see page 24).

To disassemble the lower receiver

:

1)Remove bolt ( and on E-GripTM remove 2 tank adapter bolts ( short) and ( long) and remove the tank adapter / gas line .

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

To reassemble the lower receiver

(E-GripTM Shown - page 24):

1)On A-5TM Basic Make sure the trigger guard is in place.

On A-5TM ResponseTM : make sure trigger guard and Response

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

23	To reassemble the lower receiver
	(continued on page 24)

E N G L I S H

To reassemble the lower receiver: (continued from page 23)

On A-5TM E-GripTM : make sure trigger guard

, 2 adapter nuts

, and

E

E-GripTM assembly

(with armature spacer

and armature

in place

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

N

around the posts

as shown so wires are not pinched or sheared when

the left grip half is replaced.

Visually inspect wires for damage or

G

disconnected wire ends at

.

L

A-5TME-GripTM Model Specific

E-GripTM Electronics

Parts:

Not Shown on A-5TM

Assembled

;

I

Basic Parts List on pages 16-17.

trigger guard

S

and 2 adapter

E-GripTM

parts shown in position in

nuts

- shown

H

the Right Trigger Plate with basic

positioned in the right

parts (Note: E-GripTM

grip half

for reassembly

Specific parts

TA01022

of the E-GripTM - see

in bold).

Safety

TA01019

Selector

Lower Receiver Right

02-33 Pins (4)

T

A10073 Sear

TA99500

Electronics Assembly

Frame Half - Right

Armature

02-

Spacer

20S

02-67R

Electronics

Trigger

Right

board

Spring

Trigger

Frame

(Red-short)

02-33A

Plate

TA10021

Sear Pin

02-88

Trigger

(black)

Sear

Spring

CA-08B

TA10072 Magnet

(silver - long)

Adapter

(the red dot on the magnet must be

Nut (2)

visible on this side of the trigger to

TA07074

operate properly).

02-67L Left Trigger Plate

AdapterBolt

(short)

TA10066

98-01B

Adapter Bolt (long)

Battery Door

TA02061 Tank Adapter

NOTE: A-5TM E-GripTM Sear Spring 02-88 has tensions specifically designed for the E-

GripTM and it will not operate properly if you replace this spring with any other spring.

Double Trigger Kit (Optional, not included with A-5TM E-GripTM Marker):

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

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 and insert the magnet at (the red dot on the magnet must be visible (see above) to operate properly.

24	Lower Receiver Disassembly/Assembly:
	(continued on page 25)

Lower Receiver Disassembly/Assembly: (continued from page 24)

2)Replace left grip half . Secure grip halves with 3 grip screws .Reinstall the battery door on A-5TM E-GripTM (see instructions - page 9).

3)Reinstall the trigger assembly into the grip and insert the safety E into the left side of the grip (on E-GripTM marker: Rotate the Safety N Selector Switch straight up and insert it into the left side of the G grip and then rotate it to the “SAFE” = position).

4)Attach the Tank Adapter: Slide tank adapter into lower receiver L

and align holes; Insert receiver bolt		and tighten ( on A-5TM E-GripTM			I
position the tank adapter and insert the 2 tank adapter bolts			and
(the short adapter bolt	goes in front - see page 23).				S
To attach the lower receiver (grip) to the upper receiver:					H
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-5TM ResponseTM marker, first put a

couple drops of marker oil onto the cylinderfitting

o-ring

in the lower receiver.)

Line up the lower receiver front push pin holes

with the upper receiver holes then gently rock

rear of grip until you can insert the two lower

receiver push pins

&

to attach.

To disassemble the upper receiver: NOTE: It is only necessary to disassemble upper receiver halves to access the ball latch, front grip nut, cocking handle, cocking handle spring, receiver o-ring, Tombstone latch and Tombstone latch spring (plus the flow connector fitting on A-5TM ResponseTM Marker).

1) Follow the Marker/Receiver Disassembly/Assembly instructions beginning on page 21 until you have removed the drive assembly parts on page 22.

2) Remove the CycloneTM

Feed System: Remove the
banjo fitting
bolt	from
upper receiver

(and on ResponseTM marker - remove the flow control

adjustor fitting and banjo fitting bolt from the upper receiver - see ResponseTM parts on page 14). Remove the CycloneTM housing bolt from the left front side of upper receiver and remove the feed system (NOTE: To install the CycloneTM Feed System reverse the process).

25	Upper Receiver Disassembly:
	(continued on page 26)

Cap

Screw

Front Sight

Upper Receiver Disassembly: (continued from page 25)

3) Remove the 5 receiver bolts

(4

E

on ResponseTM Marker) holding the upper

receiver halves together.

N

To reassemble upper receiver follow the

Upper Receiver Assembly instructions below.

G

Upper Receiver Assembly

L

For ResponseTM Marker only: Install two parts

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to the right receiver

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half before assembling receiver halves.

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1) Oil o-ring

of the exterior flow control adapter .

2) Align threaded opening of interior flow connector

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fitting

to inside of right receiver half.

3) Carefully thread adapter

through the right

receiver half into

and tighten

with a 3/8” wrench

(do not overtighten and strip threaded parts

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 3) With left hand holding as shown below, receiver half as shown to hold use right hand to seat cocking handle with Cocking Handle and spring in place spring into receiver cutout then position by applying side pressure with edge of spring in end of spring cutout index finger pushing in direction of bowed as shown below. Then grip left arrows against Cocking Handle. receiver with right hand as shown.

Right		Cocking Handle Spring			Cocking Handle
Hand				will be
				bowed.			Left
Left							Hand
Half							Right
Receiver O-ring							Half
							Ball
							Latch
		Tombstone					Front Grip Nut
		Latch & Spring				Latch	with flat side facing
		properly inserted Spring					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

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Upper Receiver Assembly (continued from page 26)

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

5)Insert 5 (4 on ResponseTM Marker) Receiver Bolts (not front sight 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 FLATLINETM) clockwise to reinstall.

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).

FLATLINETM Barrel Removal & Installation

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.

FlatlineTM Barrel Removal:

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

FlatlineTM Barrel Installation:

1) Loosen 3	2) Position the Barrel
receiver bolts	Adapter cap screw
(A, B, & C).	facing to the left toward
	the feeder housing and
	insert into receiver.

AFeeder Housing

B	C	Cap
		screw
		to the
		left

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

4) While keeping cap screw and front sight aligned, tighten the 3 receiver screws A, B & C

to complete the installation.

	Barrel at top	Proper	A
	Proper screw position	screw
		position	B

C

Properly installed barrel will look like this.

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