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NEVER PUT OIL IN A COMPRESSED AIR REGULATOR OR
TANK - ONLY APPLY MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED
LUBRICANTS.
GASES
The G-1
TM
is a low-pressure paintgun. It operates at approximately 160 psi, which means it is capable of
functioning well with either high-pressure compressed air or CO
2
as a power source. Proper set up of your
gas system will help you obtain the best possible performance from your G-1
TM
.
Whether using compressed air or CO
2
it is important that the G-1
TM
is not exposed to sudden “pops” of
pressure. Always turn-on or screw-in a compressed air system or CO
2
slowly, so that the valve opens
slowly, and the gas pressure inside the marker is raised smoothly. Be gentle to the internals of your G-1
TM
and they will reward you with a long service life.
High Pressure Air systems (HPA) are the preferred power source used in paintball as they are unaffected
by temperature fluctuations and do not have the potential for liquid problems. HPA systems consist of
a tank and a regulator, and are typically rated to store air or nitrogen at pressures of 3,000 or 4,500 psi.
Although pure nitrogen is almost never used in paintball, many players call compressed air “nitro” as air
is made up of more than 70% nitrogen, allowing the two gasses to be used interchangeably in paintball
equipment.
The G-1
TM
is configured for use with screw-in style HPA systems. Although HPA systems pre-set to deliver
approximatly 400 psi (low output) will work with the G-1
TM
, 800 psi (high output) systems are preferred, to
reduce the risk of gas starvation under rapid fire.
Never use oil or any petroleum based cleaner or lubricant in a compressed air regulator or tank. Exposure to
pressurized air increases oil’s flammability and can cause a serious safety hazard. Only use manufacturer
recommended lubricants with compressed air systems, and follow the manufacturer’s maintenance and
operation instructions explicitly.
If you are using your G-1
TM
with an adjustable output compressed air system, it should be set to deliver
about 800 psi. The G-1
TM
’s vertical regulator can accommodate a wide range of input pressures, so exact
adjustment of the air system is not critical.
FIG. 3
HPA TANK BEING FILLED
GASES
NOTICE
Due to shipping restrictions, CO
2
and HPA tanks are sold empty. They must be filled before they can be
used. Most paintball shops and fields are equipped to fill HPA tanks. Paintball shops, fields, many hardware
stores and sporting goods stores will have the equipment and trained personnel to fill paintball CO
2
tanks.
The G-1
TM
is factory configured for use with CO
2
. Its
dwell setting must be changed to obtain optimum
performance with HPA. See the Firing Modes /
Dwell section of this manual to learn how.
NOTICE
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Although the G-1
TM
can be powered by
compressed air, typical home, garage or industrial
air compressors can not provide the high pressures
required to fill a paintball HPA tank. Paintball HPA
systems can be refilled by paintball fields and
stores which use higher pressure compressors
similar to those used in the SCUBA and firefighting
industries.
NOTICE