Tippmann C3 User Manual

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TIPPMANN

Owner’s Manual Le Manuel du Propriétaire Manual del Usuario

PN# TP04700 Date: 9/05

WARNING

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

DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE

USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. WE

RECOMMEND A T LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADUL T SUPER VISION

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S

MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

WARNING

BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLATION

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

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

BARREL

SLEEVE

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

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

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

LENGTH

ADJUSTOR

BUTTON

CORD

TIPPMANN

2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of your Tippmann C3TM paintball marker. We believe it to be the most accurate and durable paintball marker available, and proudly manufactured in the USA. The Tippmann years of dependable service if cared for properly .

Please take time to read through this manual thoroughly and become familiar with the Tippmann 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 for fast friendly service.

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

Warning/Caution Barrel Sleeve 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

Warning/Caution Propane Handling & Storage Instructions 7

Getting Started ...................................................................... 8

1. Installing the Battery...................................................... 8

2. Propane Supply Cylinder Installation ........................... 8

3. Priming the Marker ........................................................ 8

4. Hopper Installation ........................................................ 9

5. Velocity Adjustment ....................................................... 9

6. T o Fire The Marker ........................................................ 9

7. Rear Sight Adjustment................................................... 9

Schematic Parts List ........................................................... 10

Unloading Your Marker ...................................................... 12

Propane Supply Cylinder Removal.................................... 12

Marker / Propane Cylinder Storage.................................... 12

Cleaning & Maintenance.................................................... 12

Marker Disassembly ........................................................... 14

Troubleshooting.................................................................. 20

Specifications ..................................................................... 20

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................... 21

Warranty and Repair Policy................................................ 23

Warranty or Repair Procedure............................................ 23

Warranty Registration......................................................... 23

P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619

www.tippmann.com

TM C3TM

will give many

C3TM parts, operation, and

Consumer Relations at 1-800-533-4831

T ABLE OF CONTENTS

E N

Warning/Liability Statement

This marker is classified as a dangerous weapon and is

surrendered by Tippmann Sports, LLC with the understanding that the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from unsafe

handling or any action that constitutes a violation of any

applicable laws or regulations. Tippmann Sports, LLC shall not be liable for personal injury, loss of property or life resulting

from the use of this weapon under any circumstances, including

the intentional, reckless, negligent or accidental discharges.

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

make changes and improvements to products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such improvements in products previously sold.

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

SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!

WARNING

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

TO TURN ON THE SAFETY (SAFE MODE): PUSH THE SAFETY

IN AS SHOWN ABOVE.

TO TURN SAFETY OFF (FIRE MODE): PUSH SAME BUTTON

ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF RECEIVER.

TRIGGER SAFETY ACTIVATION

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

Safety Is Your Responsibility

PUSH SAFE

(continued on page 5)

Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 4)

safe and sportsmanlike conduct. Always remember that the game of Paintball can only survive and grow if it remains SAFE!

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

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

• Eye, face and ear protection designed specifically to stop paintballs in the form of approved goggles and full face mask should be worn by the user and any person within range.

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

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

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

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

• Keep the marker on safe until ready to shoot.

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

• 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 fire at flammable objects as sparks coming from the barrel could cause a fire.

• Use only in a well ventilated area.

• Do not install or remove cylinder near flames or other ignition source.

• Keep exposed skin away from escaping gas when installing or removing propane supply cylinder or if the marker or propane supply is leaking. Compressed propane gas is very cold and can cause frostbite under certain conditions.

• Do not inhale propane fumes.

• Other than briefly when attaching or detaching propane cylinder, if you smell propane - remove the propane cylinder and seek qualified repair from Tippmann dealer. Do not fire the marker if you smell propane.

• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.

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

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

or your local paintball

Safety Is Your Responsibility

(continued on page 6)

E N G

S H

Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 5)

• Before storing or disassembling:

1) Remove paintballs from the marker. Completely empty the hopper, point your marker in a safe direction, fire several

times to be sure there are no balls lodged in the chamber

and/or barrel.

2) Remove the propane supply then pump and fire in a safe direction until there is no propane left in the marker.

3) Install the barrel sleeve (see page 2) and put safety into the

safe mode (see page 4).

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

• Do not disassemble this marker while it is pressurized with propane supply .

• Do not pressurize a partially assembled marker with propane 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.

• 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.

• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet per second (see Velocity Adjustment on page 9).

• Keep barrel clean and dry at all times.

• Familiarize yourself with and follow safe propane cylinder handling and storage procedures as outlined on the cylinder label and as follows in the Propane Cylinder Handling and Storage section on page 7.

Safety Is Your Responsibility

(continued on page 7)

Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 6)

Propane Cylinder Handling and Storage

WARNING

FOLLOW HANDLING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPANE CYLINDER IN ADDITION TO THE FOLLOWING.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD:CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD:

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD:

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD:CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD: BURNING PROPBURNING PROP

BURNING PROP

BURNING PROPBURNING PROP HAS NO SMELLHAS NO SMELL

HAS NO SMELL

HAS NO SMELLHAS NO SMELL AREAAREA

CAN BE DANGEROUS. USE ONL CAN BE DANGEROUS. USE ONL

AREA

CAN BE DANGEROUS. USE ONL

AREAAREA

CAN BE DANGEROUS. USE ONL CAN BE DANGEROUS. USE ONL

YOU EXPERIENCE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, OR NAUSEA, STOP USINGYOU EXPERIENCE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, OR NAUSEA, STOP USING

YOU EXPERIENCE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, OR NAUSEA, STOP USING

YOU EXPERIENCE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, OR NAUSEA, STOP USINGYOU EXPERIENCE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, OR NAUSEA, STOP USING THE MARKER THE MARKER

THE MARKER

THE MARKER THE MARKER PROPPROP

ANE CYLINDER HANDLING ANE CYLINDER HANDLING

PROP

ANE CYLINDER HANDLING

PROPPROP

ANE CYLINDER HANDLING ANE CYLINDER HANDLING

1.1.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

1.1.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

2.2.

DO NOTDO NOT

DO NOT

2.2.

DO NOTDO NOT DO NOTDO NOT

DO NOT

DO NOTDO NOT DO NOTDO NOT

DO NOT

DO NOTDO NOT

3.3.

NEVER STNEVER ST

NEVER ST

3.3.

NEVER STNEVER ST

4.4.

NEVER REFILLNEVER REFILL

NEVER REFILL

4.4.

NEVER REFILLNEVER REFILL EXPLOSION.EXPLOSION.

EXPLOSION.

EXPLOSION.EXPLOSION. PENALPENAL

PENAL

PENALPENAL

5.5.

NEVER PUTNEVER PUT

NEVER PUT

5.5.

NEVER PUTNEVER PUT

6.6.

O DISCARD, CONTO DISCARD, CONT

O DISCARD, CONT

6.6.

O DISCARD, CONTO DISCARD, CONT

CENTER. NEVER PUTCENTER. NEVER PUT

CENTER. NEVER PUT

CENTER. NEVER PUTCENTER. NEVER PUT

FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD: EVEN SMALLFIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD: EVEN SMALL

FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD: EVEN SMALL

FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD: EVEN SMALLFIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD: EVEN SMALL CONTCONT

AIN ENOUGH GAS AIN ENOUGH GAS

CONT

AIN ENOUGH GAS

CONTCONT

AIN ENOUGH GAS AIN ENOUGH GAS

BURNS. TO REDUCE CHANCE OF LIQUID OR GAS LEAK, OR EXPLOSION:BURNS. TO REDUCE CHANCE OF LIQUID OR GAS LEAK, OR EXPLOSION:

BURNS. TO REDUCE CHANCE OF LIQUID OR GAS LEAK, OR EXPLOSION:

BURNS. TO REDUCE CHANCE OF LIQUID OR GAS LEAK, OR EXPLOSION:BURNS. TO REDUCE CHANCE OF LIQUID OR GAS LEAK, OR EXPLOSION: BEFORE USE:BEFORE USE:

BEFORE USE:

BEFORE USE:BEFORE USE:

1.1.

CHECK CYLINDER AND MARKER SEALS. NEVER USE WITH DAMAGEDCHECK CYLINDER AND MARKER SEALS. NEVER USE WITH DAMAGED

CHECK CYLINDER AND MARKER SEALS. NEVER USE WITH DAMAGED

1.1.

CHECK CYLINDER AND MARKER SEALS. NEVER USE WITH DAMAGEDCHECK CYLINDER AND MARKER SEALS. NEVER USE WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING SEALS. DISCARD CYLINDER IF DIROR MISSING SEALS. DISCARD CYLINDER IF DIR

OR MISSING SEALS. DISCARD CYLINDER IF DIR

OR MISSING SEALS. DISCARD CYLINDER IF DIROR MISSING SEALS. DISCARD CYLINDER IF DIR ARE IN VARE IN V

ARE IN V

ARE IN VARE IN V

2.2.

HOLD CYLINDER UPRIGHTHOLD CYLINDER UPRIGHT

HOLD CYLINDER UPRIGHT

2.2.

HOLD CYLINDER UPRIGHTHOLD CYLINDER UPRIGHT

3.3.

TTTT

ACH OUTDOORS ACH OUTDOORS

ACH OUTDOORS

3.3.

TTTT

ACH OUTDOORS ACH OUTDOORS

OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.

OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.

OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.

4.4.

HAND HAND

HAND

4.4.

HAND HAND USE TOOLS TO TIGHTEN.USE TOOLS TO TIGHTEN.

USE TOOLS TO TIGHTEN.

USE TOOLS TO TIGHTEN.USE TOOLS TO TIGHTEN.

5.5.

CHECK FOR LEAKS IN ONE OR MORE WCHECK FOR LEAKS IN ONE OR MORE W

CHECK FOR LEAKS IN ONE OR MORE W

5.5.

CHECK FOR LEAKS IN ONE OR MORE WCHECK FOR LEAKS IN ONE OR MORE W CONNECTIONS. LOOK FOR BUBBLES. LISTEN FOR HISS OF ESCAPINGCONNECTIONS. LOOK FOR BUBBLES. LISTEN FOR HISS OF ESCAPING

CONNECTIONS. LOOK FOR BUBBLES. LISTEN FOR HISS OF ESCAPING

CONNECTIONS. LOOK FOR BUBBLES. LISTEN FOR HISS OF ESCAPINGCONNECTIONS. LOOK FOR BUBBLES. LISTEN FOR HISS OF ESCAPING GAS. FEEL FOR EXTREME COLD. SMELL FOR ROTTEN EGG ODOR.GAS. FEEL FOR EXTREME COLD. SMELL FOR ROTTEN EGG ODOR.

GAS. FEEL FOR EXTREME COLD. SMELL FOR ROTTEN EGG ODOR.

GAS. FEEL FOR EXTREME COLD. SMELL FOR ROTTEN EGG ODOR.GAS. FEEL FOR EXTREME COLD. SMELL FOR ROTTEN EGG ODOR. DO NOT USE IF LEAKING.DO NOT USE IF LEAKING.

DO NOT USE IF LEAKING.

DO NOT USE IF LEAKING.DO NOT USE IF LEAKING.

AFTER USE:AFTER USE:

AFTER USE:

AFTER USE:AFTER USE:

1.1.

LETLET

MARKER COOL MARKER COOL

LET

MARKER COOL

1.1.

LETLET

MARKER COOL MARKER COOL

2.2.

DETDET

ACH CYLINDER WHEN NOTACH CYLINDER WHEN NOT

DET

ACH CYLINDER WHEN NOT

2.2.

DETDET

ACH CYLINDER WHEN NOTACH CYLINDER WHEN NOT

3.3.

DETDET

ACH OUTDOORS ACH OUTDOORS

DET

ACH OUTDOORS

3.3.

DETDET

ACH OUTDOORS ACH OUTDOORS

OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.

OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.

OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. THEY CAN IGNITE LEAKING GAS.

4.4.

REPLACE CYLINDER CAPREPLACE CYLINDER CAP

REPLACE CYLINDER CAP

4.4.

REPLACE CYLINDER CAPREPLACE CYLINDER CAP

IN CASE OF FIRE:IN CASE OF FIRE:

IN CASE OF FIRE:

IN CASE OF FIRE:IN CASE OF FIRE:

1.1.

LEALEA

VE VE

LEA

1.1.

LEALEA

VE VE

CYLINDER BURN OUTCYLINDER BURN OUT

CYLINDER BURN OUT

CYLINDER BURN OUTCYLINDER BURN OUT

ANE CAN MAKE CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS INVISIBLE,ANE CAN MAKE CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS INVISIBLE,

ANE CAN MAKE CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS INVISIBLE,

ANE CAN MAKE CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS INVISIBLE,ANE CAN MAKE CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS INVISIBLE, AND CAN KILLAND CAN KILL

AND CAN KILL

AND CAN KILLAND CAN KILL

AND GETAND GET

AND GET

AND GETAND GET

EXPOSE EXPOSE

EXPOSE

EXPOSE EXPOSE LEA LEA

LEA

LEA LEA ST ST

ST ST

TYTY

UP UP

TYTY

UP UP

TIGHTEN ONLTIGHTEN ONL

TIGHTEN ONL

TIGHTEN ONLTIGHTEN ONL

AREAAREA

AREA

AREAAREA

VE IN DIRECTVE IN DIRECT

VE IN DIRECT

VE IN DIRECTVE IN DIRECT

ORE ORE

ORE

ORE ORE

ORE IN LIVING SPORE IN LIVING SP

ORE IN LIVING SP

ORE IN LIVING SPORE IN LIVING SP

PROP PROP

PROP

PROP PROP

FEDERALFEDERAL

FEDERAL

FEDERALFEDERAL

O $500,000 O $500,000

O $500,000

O $500,000 O $500,000

IN LUGGAGE OR IN LUGGAGE OR

IN LUGGAGE OR

IN LUGGAGE OR IN LUGGAGE OR

ALAL

VE VE

AREA.AREA.

AREA.

ALAL

VE VE

AREA.AREA.

QUICKL QUICKL

QUICKL

QUICKL QUICKL

YOU. BURNING PROPYOU. BURNING PROP

YOU. BURNING PROP

YOU. BURNING PROPYOU. BURNING PROP

IN WELL-VENTILA IN WELL-VENTILA

IN WELL-VENTILA

IN WELL-VENTILA IN WELL-VENTILA

FRESH FRESH

AIR QUICKLAIR QUICKL

FRESH

AIR QUICKL

FRESH FRESH

AIR QUICKLAIR QUICKL

AND STAND ST

ORAGE:ORAGE:

AND ST

ORAGE:

AND STAND ST

ORAGE:ORAGE:

O HEAO HEA

, SP, SP

O HEA

O HEAO HEA

TEMPERATEMPERA

TEMPERA

TEMPERATEMPERA

ACTACT

ACT

ACTACT

. OVER. OVER

. OVER

. OVER. OVER

OFF OFF

OFF

OFF OFF

. 2. CALL

ARKS, OR FLAME.ARKS, OR FLAME.

, SP

ARKS, OR FLAME.

, SP, SP

ARKS, OR FLAME.ARKS, OR FLAME.

SUNLIGHT SUNLIGHT

SUNLIGHT

SUNLIGHT SUNLIGHT

ACES.ACES.

ACES.

ACES.ACES.

ANE CYLINDER. REFILLING MAANE CYLINDER. REFILLING MA

ANE CYLINDER. REFILLING MA

ANE CYLINDER. REFILLING MAANE CYLINDER. REFILLING MA LA LA

W FORBIDW FORBID

W FORBID

LA LA

W FORBIDW FORBID

AND 5 AND 5

AND 5

AND 5 AND 5

LOCAL LOCAL

LOCAL

LOCAL LOCAL

IN FIRE OR INCINERA IN FIRE OR INCINERA

IN FIRE OR INCINERA

IN FIRE OR INCINERA IN FIRE OR INCINERA

O CAUSE SERIOUS FIRE, EXPLOSION, O CAUSE SERIOUS FIRE, EXPLOSION,

O CAUSE SERIOUS FIRE, EXPLOSION,

O CAUSE SERIOUS FIRE, EXPLOSION, O CAUSE SERIOUS FIRE, EXPLOSION,

WHILE WHILE

WHILE

WHILE WHILE

FROM PILOT FROM PILOT

FROM PILOT

FROM PILOT FROM PILOT

FROM PILOT

FROM PILOT FROM PILOT

O KEEPO KEEP

O KEEP

O KEEPO KEEP

. 2. CALL. 2. CALL

TURES TURES

ABOVE 120ABOVE 120

TURES

ABOVE 120

TURES TURES

ABOVE 120ABOVE 120

S S

TRTR

S S

TRTR

YEARS IMPRISONMENTYEARS IMPRISONMENT

YEARS IMPRISONMENT

YEARS IMPRISONMENTYEARS IMPRISONMENT

AKE ON AKE ON

TIGHTENING MATIGHTENING MA

TIGHTENING MA

TIGHTENING MATIGHTENING MA

TRAINS OR TRAINS OR

AKE ON

TRAINS OR

AKE ON AKE ON

TRAINS OR TRAINS OR

REFUSE HAULER OR RECYCLE REFUSE HAULER OR RECYCLE

REFUSE HAULER OR RECYCLE

REFUSE HAULER OR RECYCLE REFUSE HAULER OR RECYCLE

TTTT

ACHING.ACHING.

ACHING.

TTTT

ACHING.ACHING.

LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP

LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP

LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP

IN USE. IN USE.

IN USE.

IN USE. IN USE.

LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP

LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP

LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP LIGHTS, FLAMES, SP

V V

ALAL

VE CLEAN.VE CLEAN.

VE CLEAN.

V V

ALAL

VE CLEAN.VE CLEAN.

FOR EMERGENCY FOR EMERGENCY

FOR EMERGENCY

FOR EMERGENCY FOR EMERGENCY

ANE IN ANE IN

AN ENCLOSEDAN ENCLOSED

ANE IN

AN ENCLOSED

ANE IN ANE IN

AN ENCLOSEDAN ENCLOSED

TED TED

TED

TED TED

F F

CAUSE CAUSE

CAUSE

ANSPORANSPOR

ANSPOR

ANSPORANSPOR

OR. DO NOTOR. DO NOT

OR. DO NOT

OR. DO NOTOR. DO NOT

PROP PROP

ANE CYLINDERSANE CYLINDERS

PROP

ANE CYLINDERS

PROP PROP

ANE CYLINDERSANE CYLINDERS

DAMAGE SEALS. NEVER DAMAGE SEALS. NEVER

DAMAGE SEALS. NEVER

DAMAGE SEALS. NEVER DAMAGE SEALS. NEVER

YS: YS:

APPLAPPL

YS:

APPL

YS: YS:

APPLAPPL

CAUSE CAUSE

TIONTION

IF REFILLED- IF REFILLED-

TION

IF REFILLED-

TIONTION

IF REFILLED- IF REFILLED-

. (49 U.S.C. 5124).. (49 U.S.C. 5124).

. (49 U.S.C. 5124).

. (49 U.S.C. 5124).. (49 U.S.C. 5124).

AIRCRAFTAIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFTAIRCRAFT

PUNCTURE. PUNCTURE.

PUNCTURE.

PUNCTURE. PUNCTURE.

OR RUST OR RUST

OR RUST

OR RUST OR RUST

SOAPY SOAPY

SOAPY

SOAPY SOAPY

HELP HELP

HELP

HELP HELP

P P

W W

. 3. LET. 3. LET

. 3. LET

. 3. LET. 3. LET

AREAS. IFAREAS. IF

AREAS. IF

AREAS. IFAREAS. IF

ANDAND

AND

ANDAND

ARAR

TICLESTICLES

TICLES

ARAR

TICLESTICLES

ARKS, ORARKS, OR

ARKS, OR

ARKS, ORARKS, OR

TER TER

TER

TER TER

ARKS, ORARKS, OR

ARKS, OR

ARKS, ORARKS, OR

N G

GETTING ST ARTED

Do not proceed until you haveDo not proceed until you have

Do not proceed until you have

Do not proceed until you haveDo not proceed until you have

both familiarized yourself withboth familiarized yourself with

both familiarized yourself with

both familiarized yourself withboth familiarized yourself with and are prepared to alwaysand are prepared to always

and are prepared to always

and are prepared to alwaysand are prepared to always

follow guidelines for properfollow guidelines for proper

follow guidelines for proper

follow guidelines for properfollow guidelines for proper propane cylinder and markerpropane cylinder and marker

propane cylinder and marker

propane cylinder and markerpropane cylinder and marker

handling and storage.handling and storage.

handling and storage.

handling and storage.handling and storage.

STEP 1: Installing / Replacing the Battery

This marker needs a good battery to operate. If your battery is

low or dead install a new battery before installing the propane

supply cylinder in

• Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker.

• Make sure marker is unloaded (see page 12).

STEP 2. To install the AAA battery:

DANGER

EXTREMELEXTREMEL

•

EXTREMEL

EXTREMELEXTREMEL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDFIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

•

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDFIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURECONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE

•

CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE

CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURECONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZZARDCARBON MONOXIDE HAZZARD

•

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZZARD

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZZARDCARBON MONOXIDE HAZZARD

FLAMMABLE FLAMMABLE

FLAMMABLE

FLAMMABLE FLAMMABLE

• Install barrel sleeve (see instructions on page 2).

• Put trigger safety in Safe Mode (see instructions on page 4).

• Remove the 2 screws holding the left grip in place.

• To remove the battery, pull up on the free end of the ribbon positioned under the battery to lift it out.

• T o install battery first lay ribbon across battery holder keeping loose end free. Next insert new AAA battery on top of ribbon and into the ignition module battery holder, keeping the positive (+) end towards the top of the marker.

• Replace left grip and secure with 2 screws to complete battery installation.

STEP 2: Propane Supply Cylinder Installation

• Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker.

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

• Next put trigger safety in Safe Mode (see instructions on page 4).

• Hold cylinder upright while attaching. Insert the cylinder valve end into the regulator and twist cylinder clockwise until it stops.

• Listen and smell for propane leaks, do not fire if leaking.

STEP 3: Priming The Marker:

After any tank installation,

paintballs

, you must prime the marker. First remove the barrel sleeve and turn the safety off. NOTE: Sliding the Forearm Grip completely to the back position clears the exhaust from the combustion chamber and allows a paintball to load if there are paintballs in the hopper / sliding the forearm grip completely to the forward position fills the combustion chamber with air for next shot and chambers a paintball if there are paintballs in the hopper. It is important to make complete pump strokes in order for the marker to fire properly. Pump and fire the marker in a safe direction several times until it starts shooting. Reinstall barrel sleeve and put trigger safety in Safe Mode.

NOTE: Over time as the internal parts of the Regulator break-in or if the unit has been disassembled for service, the marker

before loading the marker with

Priming The Marker (continued on page 9)

Priming The Marker (continued from page 8)

may cease to fire during the priming procedure because the air/fuel mixture needs adjustment. T o adjust the air/fuel mixture, follow the Regulator Adjustment instructions on page 14.

STEP 4: Hopper Installation

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

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

• Install the hopper neck into the feed elbow of your marker and tighten the hopper down with a 1/8” allen wrench. NOTE: Do not overtighten or the elbow may break. With the barrel sleeve installed and safety in Safe Mode, you are now ready to load your hopper with paintballs. Fill hopper and only remove barrel sleeve and turn off the safety when ready to shoot.

STEP 5: To Fire The Marker

It is important to make complete pump strokes in order for the marker to fire properly. Sliding the Forearm Grip completely back and then sliding it completely forward = 1 Pump. Pump 1 time and pull the trigger to fire 1 shot. Do not pump more than 1 time for each shot which would cause the marker to load more than 1 paintball and could break a ball in the chamber. NOTE: It is normal for the marker to become very warm when shooting.

STEP 6: V elocity Adjustment

WARNING

DO NOT TURN THE VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT SCREW OUT SO FAR THAT IT PUSHES AGAINST THE END CAP.

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.

To adjust the velocity up, insert a large flat head screwdriver through the end cap and into the large velocity screw slot and turn it inward or clockwise. To turn the velocity down, turn it out or counterclockwise - do not turn it out far enough that it pushes against the inside of the end cap.

STEP 7: Rear Sight Adjustment

If your paintball is hitting low, slide the rear sight back towards rear of marker. Do the opposite if paintball is hitting high.

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