Tippmann US Army User Manual

TP04600

Date 01-08

ALPHA BLACK

TM

MARKERTMLINE

TM

• Owner’s Manual

• Manual del Usuario

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BASIC

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BASIC
E-TRIGGER

TM

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TACTICAL
EDITION

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TACTICAL
EDITION
E-TRIGGER

TM

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TM

TM

TM

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.

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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 PARA JUGADORES COMO PARA
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.

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WARNING

SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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

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

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.

ADVERTENCIA

LA SEGURIDAD ES SU RESPONSABILIDAD

MANTENGA SIEMPRE
EL SEGURO DEL
GATILLO ACTIVADO
A MENOS QUE SEA
NECESARIO HACER
DISPAROS.

COMO
SE VE EN LAS
INSTRUCCIONES
DE LA PÁGINA 3.

MANTENGA
LA FUNDA
DE

SEGURIDAD
INSTALADA
CUANDO NO
ESTE

HACIENDO
DISPAROS
COMO SE
ILUSTRA EN
LA PÁGINA 1.

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.

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WARNING

SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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

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

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.

ADVERTENCIA

LA SEGURIDAD ES SU RESPONSABILIDAD

MANTENGA SIEMPRE
EL SEGURO DEL
GATILLO ACTIVADO
A MENOS QUE SEA
NECESARIO HACER
DISPAROS.

COMO
SE VE EN LAS
INSTRUCCIONES
DE LA PÁGINA 3.

MANTENGA
LA FUNDA
DE

SEGURIDAD
INSTALADA
CUANDO NO
ESTE

HACIENDO
DISPAROS
COMO SE
ILUSTRA EN
LA PÁGINA 1.

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.

WARNING

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a U.S. ARMY Alpha Black

TM

paintball marker. We believe our Alpha BlackTM line of markers to be the
most accurate and durable paintball markers available, and are proudly
manufactured by Tippmann

®

. All Alpha BlackTM line markers will give
many years of dependable service if cared for properly. Visit
www.usarmypaintball.com and find out how to maximize your paintball
experience – play smart... play strong...Army Strong

SM

.

Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become familiar
with your Alpha Black

TM

model’s 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 Sleeve Installation ......................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Air Supply Cylinder Installation ..................................................... 7

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

4. Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting .......................... 8

5. Velocity Adjustment ........................................................................ 8

Specifications ........................................................................................ 11

Schematics ........................................................................................... 12

Unloading Your Marker ....................................................................... 14

Air Supply Cylinder Removal .............................................................. 14

Cleaning & Maintenance ..................................................................... 14

Repairing Air Supply Leaks ................................................................. 15

Storage ................................................................................................. 15

Marker Disassembly / Assembly ......................................................... 16

Warranty and Repair Policy ................................................................ 20

Warranty or Repair Procedure ........................................................... 20

Warranty Registration ......................................................................... 20

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CORD

LENGTH

ADJUSTOR

BUTTON

• 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.

BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLATION

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.

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

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

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.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a U.S. ARMY Alpha Black

TM

paintball marker. We believe our Alpha BlackTM line of markers to be the

most accurate and durable paintball markers available, and are proudly

manufactured by Tippmann

®

. All Alpha BlackTM line markers will give
many years of dependable service if cared for properly. Visit
www.usarmypaintball.com and find out how to maximize your paintball
experience – play smart... play strong...Army Strong

SM

.

Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become familiar
with your Alpha Black

TM

model’s 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 Sleeve Installation ......................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Air Supply Cylinder Installation ..................................................... 7

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

4. Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting .......................... 8

5. Velocity Adjustment ........................................................................ 8

Specifications ........................................................................................ 11

Schematics ........................................................................................... 12

Unloading Your Marker ....................................................................... 14

Air Supply Cylinder Removal .............................................................. 14

Cleaning & Maintenance ..................................................................... 14

Repairing Air Supply Leaks ................................................................. 15

Storage ................................................................................................. 15

Marker Disassembly / Assembly ......................................................... 16

Warranty and Repair Policy ................................................................ 20

Warranty or Repair Procedure ........................................................... 20

Warranty Registration ......................................................................... 20

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2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA

P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619 • www.tippmann.com • www.usarmypaintball.com

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• 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.

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Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 4)

Safety Is Your Responsibility

(continued on page 6)

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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 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.

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SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!

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

Safety Is Your Responsibility

(continued on page 5)

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WARNING

PUSH SAFE

TRIGGER SAFETY ACTIVATION

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

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

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

• Never fire 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

can stain the paint of automobiles and houses.

• Always keep the muzzle pointed down or in a safe direction, even if

you stumble or fall.

• Eye, face and ear protection designed specifically to stop paintballs in

the form of goggles and full face mask meeting ASTM Specification F
1776 must be worn by the user and any person within range.

• Never shoot at a person who is not protected by eye, face and ear

protection designed for paintball.

• Pressurize and load the marker only when the marker will be

immediately used.

• NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to remove paintballs

and air supply (see unloading and air supply removal instructions on
page 14). Install barrel sleeve (see page 2).

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

• Do not field strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while it is

pressurized with air supply.

• Dress appropriately when playing the game of paintball. 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.

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH SAFETY...

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Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 4)

Safety Is Your Responsibility

(continued on page 6)

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

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

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

• Never fire 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

can stain the paint of automobiles and houses.

• Always keep the muzzle pointed down or in a safe direction, even if

you stumble or fall.

• Eye, face and ear protection designed specifically to stop paintballs in

the form of goggles and full face mask meeting ASTM Specification F
1776 must be worn by the user and any person within range.

• Never shoot at a person who is not protected by eye, face and ear

protection designed for paintball.

• Pressurize and load the marker only when the marker will be

immediately used.

• NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to remove paintballs

and air supply (see unloading and air supply removal instructions on
page 14). Install barrel sleeve (see page 2).

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

• Do not field strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while it is

pressurized with air supply.

• Dress appropriately when playing the game of paintball. 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.

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For Tactical Edition models: (continued from page 6)

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Safety Is Your Responsibility (continued from page 5)

For Tactical Edition models:

(continued on page 7)

STEP 2) Air Supply Cylinder Installation

• Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker.

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

• Next put trigger safety in Safe Mode

(see instructions on page 4).

❏

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.

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

• Next you need to cock the marker

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

•

Install the shroud before you install the barrel . To install the

shroud:

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❏ ❏

❏

Remove receiver bolt and

❏ ❏

❏ ❏

❏

insert the shroud.

❏❏

❏❏

❏

Replace and tighten the bolt to hold the shroud in place.

•

Install the barrel (with the shroud installed): ❏ apply marker oil onto

the barrel o-ring

, insert the barrel into the shroud / receiver and

carefully screw it in

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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.

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For Alpha BlackTM Basic models:

•

Install the barrel .❏ Apply marker oil onto the barrel o-ring ,

insert the barrel into the receiver and carefully screw it in

.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during the use of this marker.

Handling markers while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a
criminal disregard for public safety.

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

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

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

• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and

never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet per second (see
instructions on page 8).

STEP 1) Prepare Marker for Air Supply Cylinder Installation

• For Basic marker with E-Trigger

TM

- You must first read and follow

E-Trigger

TM

Operating Instructions (on pages 8 - 10) before

performing

STEP 2 on page 7.

• For Basic marker without E-Trigger

TM

go to STEP 2 on page 7.

• For Tactical Edition marker with E-Trigger

TM

- You must first read and

follow E-Trigger

TM

Operating Instructions (on pages 8-10) before

performing STEP 2.

• For Tactical Edition marker without E-Trigger

TM

go to STEP 2.

• For Alpha Black

TM

Tactical Edition models:

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

Shorten

Lengthen

Length

Adjustment:

• Install the collapsible stock.

❏❏

❏❏

❏

With the end cap cover removed (slides off).

❏❏

❏❏

❏

Slide stock up into end cap.

❏❏

❏❏

❏

Insert bolt and carefully tighten .

STEP 3) Hopper Installation

• Barrel Sleeve must be installed (see page 2) and safety in Safe Mode

(see page 4) before filling the hopper.

• Make sure that the feed elbow and hopper are clean and free of any

sharp edges to keep paintballs feeding into the marker smoothly.

• Install the hopper neck into the feed elbow of your marker and

tighten the hopper down with a 3/16” allen wrench included
with your marker.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or the elbow may break. With the barrel

Hopper Installation (continued on page 8)

GETTING STARTED

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For Tactical Edition models: (continued from page 6)

STEP 2) Air Supply Cylinder Installation

• Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker.

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

• Next put trigger safety in Safe Mode

(see instructions on page 4).

• 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. Twist the cylinder
clockwise

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

• Next you need to cock the marker

by sliding the bolt handle all the
way back until it locks into place

.
Always keep marker in the cocked
position when air supply is attached
to the marker. This will help prevent
an accidental discharge.

• For Tactical Edition marker with E-Trigger

TM

- You must first read and

follow E-Trigger

TM

Operating Instructions (on pages 8-10) before

performing

STEP 2.

• For Tactical Edition marker without E-Trigger

TM

go to STEP 2.

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

Shorten

Lengthen

Length

Adjustment:

STEP 3) Hopper Installation

• Barrel Sleeve must be installed (see page 2) and safety in Safe Mode

(see page 4) before filling the hopper.

• Make sure that the feed elbow and hopper are clean and free of any

sharp edges to keep paintballs feeding into the marker smoothly.

• Install the hopper neck into the feed elbow of your marker and

tighten the hopper down with a 3/16” allen wrench

included

with your marker.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or the elbow may break. With the barrel

Hopper Installation (continued on page 8)

Power
Button

LED

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

❏ ❏

❏ ❏

❏

HAVE THE BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 2) ;

❏ ❏

❏ ❏

❏

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

❏ ❏

❏ ❏

❏

HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED THE BATTERY (STEP 2) AND

❏ ❏

❏ ❏

❏

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

WARNING

READ EACH STEP COMPLETELY BEFORE PERFORMING THE STEP:

• Install new battery. ❏ Attach 9 volt battery to the
battery connector and be sure wires lay flat inside
the cutout area of receiver (as shown on page 19).

❏

Carefully tilt and insert your new battery, wire

attached end first, into receiver as shown .

❏

Reinstall left receiver grip with 2 grip bolts.

Battery installation is complete.

❏ ❏

❏ ❏

❏

1) To Turn ON the E-Trigger to normal operation - Ready To Fire:

Without holding the trigger: Use a small object

like an allen wrench to

❏

press and hold
the power button (for about 5 seconds) until
the green LED light comes on and then
release the power button.

❏

Your marker is now ready for normal operation

in the SEMI-AUTO Firing Mode: 1 pull of the trigger fires 1 time (This is

the Factory Default Firing Mode Setting).

NOTE: If pressing the power button failed to turn on the LED light, see

troubleshooting on page 10.

NOTE: The E-Trigger Low Battery Indicator feature: the “Ready To

Fire” solid Green LED will turn to red when the battery is low and needs
replaced.

❏

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

and any person within range.

Read and follow the E-TriggerTMOperating Instructions (on pages 8-10)
completely before installing the air supply cylinder as outlined in - Getting
Started -

STEP 2: on page 7.

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E-TriggerTMOperating Instructions

(continued on page 9)

STEP 4) Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting

• For markers with E-Trigger

TM

- read and follow E-TriggerTM Operating

Instructions (on pages 8-10); before performing

STEP 5.

• For markers without E-Trigger

TM

- 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.

Velocity Adjustment

Screw

3/16” Allen

Wrench

To adjust the velocity use the 3/16” allen wrench included with
your marker. The velocity adjustment screw is located on left side
receiver. To adjust the velocity down, turn the screw inward or clockwise

. To turn the velocity up, turn the screw out or counterclockwise .

Do not remove the velocity screw.

sleeve installed and safety in Safe Mode, you are now ready to load
your hopper with paintballs. Fill the hopper and only remove barrel
sleeve and turn off the safety when ready to shoot.

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

❏

Air Supply Cylinder Removal instructions on page 14.
Never disassemble a marker that is under pressure or pressurize a
partially assembled marker.

• Remove Battery Clip/old battery (from marker).

❏

Remove the 2

bolts and the left grip ).

❏

Carefully work battery out of receiver
cutout bringing non-connected end out first. As you remove the battery
from the receiver, do not pull the wires off of the internal components.

❏

Carefully remove the old battery from battery clip connector.

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❏ ❏

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2) To turn OFF the E-TriggerTM electronics.

❏

Press and hold the

power button until the LED turns off, then release the Power Button.

NOTE: The trigger electronics are set to shut-off automatically after a

prolonged period of inactivity.

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3) To select a new firing mode:❏ With the electronics turned on,

each press / release of the power button will change the firing mode to

the next firing mode in the menu: (the LED will flash 1, 2, 3 or 4 times

to identify the firing mode you have selected).

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THE 4 FIRING MODES ARE:

(continued on page 10)

THE 4 FIRING MODES ARE:

Default firing mode:

1) SEMI-AUTO = 1 pull / release of the trigger fires 1 time.

❏

1 flash of the LED light indicates SEMI-AUTO mode.

Hopper Installation (continued from page 7)

E-TRIGGERTMOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

STEP 2: E-TriggerTM Battery Installation Or Replacement

STEP 3: NORMAL OPERATION:

Power
Button

LED

• Install new battery. ❏ Attach 9 volt battery to the
battery connector and be sure wires lay flat inside
the cutout area of receiver (as shown on page 19).

❏

Carefully tilt and insert your new battery, wire

attached end first, into receiver as shown

.

❏

Reinstall left receiver grip with 2 grip bolts.

Battery installation is complete.

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1) To Turn ON the E-Trigger to normal operation - Ready To Fire:

Without holding the trigger: Use a small object

like an allen wrench

to ❏ press and hold

the power button

(for about 5 seconds) until

the green LED light

comes on and then

release the power button.

❏

Your marker is now ready for normal operation

in the SEMI-AUTO Firing Mode: 1 pull of the trigger fires 1 time (This is

the Factory Default Firing Mode Setting).

NOTE: If pressing the power button failed to turn on the LED light, see

troubleshooting on page 10.

NOTE: The E-Trigger Low Battery Indicator feature: the “Ready To

Fire” solid Green LED will turn to red when the battery is low and needs
replaced.

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

and the left grip ).❏ Carefully work battery out of receiver
cutout bringing non-connected end out first. As you remove the battery
from the receiver, do not pull the wires off of the internal components.

❏

Carefully remove the old battery from battery clip connector.

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2) To turn OFF the E-TriggerTM electronics.

❏

Press and hold the

power button until the LED turns off, then release the Power Button.

NOTE: The trigger electronics are set to shut-off automatically after a

prolonged period of inactivity.

❏❏

❏❏

❏

3) To select a new firing mode:❏ With the electronics turned on,

each press / release of the power button will change the firing mode to

the next firing mode in the menu: (the LED will flash 1, 2, 3 or 4 times

to identify the firing mode you have selected).

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E-TriggerTM Operating Instructions (continued from page 8)

THE 4 FIRING MODES ARE:

(continued on page 10)

THE 4 FIRING MODES ARE:

Default firing mode:

1) SEMI-AUTO = 1 pull / release of the trigger fires 1 time.

❏

1 flash of the LED light indicates SEMI-AUTO mode.

STEP 2: E-TriggerTM Battery Installation Or Replacement

STEP 3: NORMAL OPERATION:

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THE 4 FIRING MODES ARE: (continued from page 9)

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

1) Battery may be disconnected.

❏

Check battery clip connection.

2) Battery may be bad -

❏

Check the battery, replace if bad.

3) Internal wire may be disconnected. Do NOT disassemble a marker
while it is pressurized with air.

❏

Inspect wire connections inside the

receiver: follow disassembly / wire inspection and assembly instructions

on pages 16-19 then continue on page 9 with

STEP 3: Normal Operation.

PROBLEM: You have successfully installed the battery, turned on the
E-Trigger

TM

, installed the air supply and loaded the paintballs and the

marker will not fire.

❏

Check to be sure safety is in FIRE position and

❏

make sure sufficient air supply is hooked up to the marker.
PROBLEM: the "Ready To Fire" solid Green LED has turned to red.

Low battery condition - While performance will vary while the LED is
red, the E-Trigger

TM

will still function under this condition until the battery

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

❏

The battery

is low and needs replaced.

NOTE: If a problem still exists, call Tippmann

®

Service Department at

1-800-533-4831.

• You are now ready to go back to page 7 and complete the GETTING
STARTED section steps:

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

NOTE: If marker does not fire see Troubleshooting below.

Press mode button to get:

2) TRIPLE FIRE = (3 shots in 0.25 seconds for one pull of the trigger).

❏

2 flashes of the LED light indicates TRIPLE FIRE mode.

Press mode button to get:

3) FULL-AUTO NORMAL = (12 shots per second): To fire in Full-Auto

Normal mode you must pull the trigger 4 single pulls within 1.00 second and
hold the 4th pull to fire 12 shots per second until you release the trigger).

❏

3 flashes of the LED light indicates FULL-AUTO NORMAL mode.

Press mode button to get:

4) FULL-AUTO FAST = (15 shots per second): To fire in Full-Auto Fast

mode you must pull the trigger 4 single pulls within 1.00 second and hold
the 4th pull to fire 15 shots per second until you release the trigger).

❏

4 flashes of the LED light indicates FULL-AUTO FAST mode.

Press mode button to get:

1) SEMI-AUTO (Default firing mode - see above).

U.S. ARMY Alpha BlackTMMarker Line Specifications

Model ........................................................................... Alpha BlackTM Basic

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

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

Power/Air Supply ......................................... compressed air, nitrogen or CO

2

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

Ball Feed ........................................................................................... Gravity

Cycle Rate ........................................................................ 8 shots per second

Standard Barrel Length ................................................................ 11” / 28 cm

Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank)................... 21.25” / 53.98 cm

Weight (without tank) .......................................................... 3.8 lbs. / 1.72 kg

Effective Range ............................................................ 150+ ft. / 46+ mètres

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

before playing paintball and never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet per
second (see instructions on page 8).

Model Specific ......................................... Alpha Black

TM

Basic E-Trigger

TM

Cycle Rate ................................................. Adjustable 8-15 shots per second

Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank) .................... 21.25” / 53.98 cm

Weight (without tank)......................................................... 4.03 lbs. / 1.83 kg

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

Model Specific .......................................... Alpha Black

TM

Tactical Edition

Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank) ... 28.63 - 32.5” / 72.71 - 82.55 cm

Weight (without tank) ........................................................ 4.73 lbs. / 2.14 kg

Model Specific ........................ Alpha Black

TM

Tactical Edition E-Trigger

TMT

Cycle Rate ................................................. Adjustable 8-15 shots per second

Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank) ... 28.63 - 32.5” / 72.71 - 82.55 cm

Weight (without tank) ........................................................ 4.96 lbs. / 2.25 kg

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

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

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U.S. ARMY Alpha BlackTMMarker Line Specifications

Model ........................................................................... Alpha BlackTM Basic

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

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

Power/Air Supply ......................................... compressed air, nitrogen or CO

2

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

Ball Feed ........................................................................................... Gravity

Cycle Rate ........................................................................ 8 shots per second

Standard Barrel Length ................................................................ 11” / 28 cm

Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank)................... 21.25” / 53.98 cm

Weight (without tank) .......................................................... 3.8 lbs. / 1.72 kg

Effective Range ............................................................ 150+ ft. / 46+ mètres

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

before playing paintball and never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet per
second (see instructions on page 8).

Model Specific ......................................... Alpha Black

TM

Basic E-Trigger

TM

Cycle Rate ................................................. Adjustable 8-15 shots per second

Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank) .................... 21.25” / 53.98 cm

Weight (without tank)......................................................... 4.03 lbs. / 1.83 kg

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

Model Specific .......................................... Alpha Black

TM

Tactical Edition

Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank) ... 28.63 - 32.5” / 72.71 - 82.55 cm

Weight (without tank) ........................................................ 4.73 lbs. / 2.14 kg

Model Specific ........................ Alpha Black

TM

Tactical Edition E-Trigger

TMT

Cycle Rate ................................................. Adjustable 8-15 shots per second

Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank) ... 28.63 - 32.5” / 72.71 - 82.55 cm

Weight (without tank) ........................................................ 4.96 lbs. / 2.25 kg

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