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LPR 

(LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR)

- Adjustments and Maintenance.

When servicing your marker:
•  Make sure your hopper is removed 

from the DM4.

•  Make sure there are no paintballs in the 

breech of the DM4.

•  Always remove the air supply and 

relieve all gas pressure in the DM4 
before disassembly.

• It is not recommended for the user to 

remove the LPR from the body and 
disassemble it.

LPR ASSEMBLY, CLEANING, TESTING AND CHANGING SEALS.

The Low-Pressure Regulator (LPR) is located in the lower back of the DM4 

[see figure 1]

. The function of the LPR is to lower the

air pressure  supplied to the marker by the in-line, before it reaches the solenoid. This pressure is used to move the bolt
forward and back. The factory setting is 75 PSI. You can fine tune your DM4 to its minimum cycle pressure. This will reduce
the amount of force of the bolt hitting the ball (reducing ball breaks) and help with efficiency. Too low of pressure will cause
the bolt to not cycle or move sluggishly or not at all. If you experience dramatic shoot down during rapid fire, the LPR may be
adjusted too low. Too high of pressure will cause the marker not to shoot as smoothly, potentially increase ball breakage, and
cause undue wear and fatigue on the bolt components. 

It is important to keep the seat and piston face clean of all dirt and debris. Clean the seat and piston face, and grease the
retainer o-ring every three months or 20,000 shots. Every six months Remove the LPR. Clean all dirt and old grease out of the
LPR. Inspect all o-rings for damage, and apply new grease to all the o-rings and sealing surfaces.

The LPR has five components and six seals

1

Piston large o-ring (014)

6

Piston small o-ring (006)

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Piston

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Main seal (mounted in the seal retainer)

3

Piston spring

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Seal retainer o-ring (010)

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Body

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Seal retainer (functions as an adjustment screw also)

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Body o-rings (3pcs, 015)

10 LPR back cover

The only user-serviceable part in the LPR is the seal retainer. This seal needs to be changed in the unlikely case the LPR is creeping up.

CHANGING THE SEAL RETAINER.

1

Screw out LPR back cover behind the marker using a 1/4” allen.

2

Screw out LPR seal assembly (brass) using a 3/16” allen.

3

Screw in new LPR seal assembly.

4

Screw LPR back cover in place securely.

If the user needs to replace the whole LPR assembly, follow these instructions:

1

Take frame off the marker.

2

Screw out LPR set screw using a 5/64” allen.

3

Screw out LPR cap using a 1/4” allen.

4

Pull out the LPR by screwing a rod with a 10/32 thread into the seal retainer (brass piece) inside the LPR and pulling it out.

5

Put everything back in reverse order. Be sure to grease the #5 o-rings, as to not cut them upon installation.

6

Tighten LPR back cover securely.

The LPR pressure can bet set quite accurately even without an LPR test tool. Screwing the adjustment screw (seal retainer) all the way in will set
the LPR pressure to approximately 25 psi. Now turning out the adjusting screw 180 degrees will increase the pressure by approximately 5 psi. For
example, turning the screw 5 complete turns out will set the pressure to approximately 75 psi. Use a 3/16” Allen wrench to make all adjustments
to the LPR.

Turning the adjustment screw clockwise, or in, will lower the LPR’s output pressure. Turning the adjustment screw

counterclockwise, or out, will raise the LPR’s output pressure.

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When servicing your marker:
•  Make sure your hopper is removed 

from the DM4.

•  Make sure there are no paintballs in the 

breech of the DM4.

•  Always remove the first stage regulator 

and relieve all residual gas pressure from 
the DM4 before disassembly.

•  The DM4 can hold a small residual charge 

of gas, typically 2 shots, with the first stage 
regulator removed. Always discharge the 
marker in a safe direction to relieve this 
residual gas pressure.

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ON/OFF VALVE

- Maintenance and Changing O-rings.

ON/OFF: USAGE AND CHANGING O-RINGS.

The On / Off knob is located under the barrel in the front of the DM4 

[see figure 1]

. Using the on / off is simple. To turn

the gas off, turn the knob so that is is facing sideways. If you had gas inside the marker it will bleed out. To turn the gas
on, turn the knob so that it faces vertically. 

The ON/OFF has three o-rings

1

009 UR90

2

012

In case of a leak from the on/off, it is easy to service:

1

Take the frame of the marker. 

2

Unscrew set screw holding on/off in place (screw just in front of the front frame screw).

3

Pull out on/off, change damaged o-ring(s).

4

Lube with grease.

5

Push back in.

6

Screw in set screw.

7

Put frame back on.

8

Gas up and test.

MAINTENANCE

The on/off needs very little maintenance. To help prevent o-ring failure and leaks, grease the on/off every four months,
or sooner depending on the severity of playing conditions. Cold, wet weather will shorten the effective life of the grease.
Heavy dust or fine sand can infiltrate the on/off and prevent it from moving smoothly and or cut the o-rings.

NOTE:Air may still be present in the LPR and solenoid after the air has been vented from the gun, by the on/off. Be sure
all air has been vented by discharging the gun in a safe direction. If servicing the gun removal of the bolt will also allow
any trapped air to escape.

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Summary of Contents for DM4

Page 1: ... 5191 www dyepaintball com 2003 DYE Precision Inc The stylized dye logo the Sphere logo and the DM4 logo are either registered trademarks trademarks design trademarks patents or pending patents of DYE Precision Inc Covered by one or more of the following U S Patents 5 613 483 5 881 707 5 967 133 6 035 843 and 6 474 326 ...

Page 2: ... GUIDE PAGE 16 WARRANTY INFORMATION PAGE 17 W W W D Y E M A T R I X C O M W W W D Y E M A T R I X C O M S P E C S W E I G H T 2 3 L B S W I D T H 1 3 7 5 L E N G T H 9 7 5 H E I G H T 8 5 E F F I C I E N C Y 1 2 0 0 S H O T S O F F 6 8 C U 4 5 0 0 P S I B A T T E R Y L I F E 4 0 0 0 0 S H O T S O P E R A T I N G P R E S S U R E 1 7 5 P S I C Y C L E P R E S S U R E 7 5 P S I M A X R A T E O F F I ...

Page 3: ... try replacing the battery Blue Boot Sequence Solid Red Breech is clear no ball eye on Green Ball in breech ready to fire eye on Blinking Red Eye is off Blinking Green Eye failure see DM4 Board page 13 On Off The On Off knob is located under the barrel at the front of the DM4 To turn the gas on turn the knob counter clockwise To turn the gas off turn the knob clockwise All gas will vent from the D...

Page 4: ...mal operation mode with the power button the light colors mean the following Blue Bootup sequence Red No ball detected inside the DM4 eye on Green Ball detected inside the DM4 eye on Blinking Red Eye function turned off The DM4 will fire even though there is no ball inside the breech Blinking Green Eye blocked This means that your eyes are either dirty or there is a bad connection The ROF rate of ...

Page 5: ... solenoid will be activated Follow these steps for the best way to set your dwell Remove loader and any paintballs from the DM4 marker With the dwell set at 12 start increasing the value until the marker begins to fire When you reach the setting where the marker begins to fire get some paint and a loader and go to a chronograph Increase the dwell until you see no increase in the velocity This is t...

Page 6: ... Hat 4 Rear Cap Air is supplied to the bolt at two points A high pressure supply of air is routed to the back of the bolt into the supply chamber This air source is responsible for propelling the ball Low pressure air is supplied from the LPR to the solenoid From the solenoid the air is routed through two small holes to the section of the bolt referred to as the cylinder When the DM4 is aired up a...

Page 7: ...ide the LPR and pulling it out 5 Put everything back in reverse order Be sure to grease the 5 o rings as to not cut them upon installation 6 Tighten LPR back cover securely The LPR pressure can bet set quite accurately even without an LPR test tool Screwing the adjustment screw seal retainer all the way in will set the LPR pressure to approximately 25 psi Now turning out the adjusting screw 180 de...

Page 8: ...onents and shim stack see figure 2 in the proper order and direction 8 See diagram for assistance ANTI CHOP EYES The Anti Chop Eye ACE system will prevent the DM4 from chopping paint by not allowing the marker to fire until a ball is fully seated in front of the bolt The eyes use a beam across the breech On one side there is a transmitter and on the opposite side a receiver In order for the marker...

Page 9: ...re that the spring is seated properly Using the trigger without a spring is not recommended and will cause the micro switch to fail much sooner than when a spring used Be sure that all wires are laid properly in their appropriate cavities NOTE Be sure that the frame and trigger assembly are kept clean If there is excess dirt or paint build up around the trigger the trigger will no longer move free...

Page 10: ...rvice or if using an after market regulator refer to its manufacturer 2 Low battery change the battery 3 Bad seals in the bolt take out the bolt clean it lube it with Dye Slick Lube Replace any o rings that seem damaged swollen or in bad shape otherwise 4 LPR pressure set incorrectly or LPR pressure fluctuating if pressure is too low the bolt will not cycle correctly Try turning the LPR pressure a...

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