Figure 3 Valve-cylinder
connection.
Figure 4 Valve-cylinder
connection.
COMPRESSED GAS/AIR
The safety is a small mechanical slide on the left side of the marker above the trigger.
When the safety is “off,” a red dot is visible on the marker. The trigger can still be
pulled if the safety is “on,” but the marker will not fire or de-cock.
E-Force Model: The on/off button on the left side of the frame should be used as safety.
See page 25 for eForce on/off button.
EVO Model: When the Active Indicator glows red the marker is ready to fire. See page 23.
operating the pmi piranha
®
marker
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8. Before attaching air source, read and understand the section in this manual on “Compressed Gas/Air” (Found
on page 9). Follow safety rules for handling compressed gas/air. If any leak occurs in the marker, refer to
troubleshooting guide or to a qualified airsmith. Use only cylinders for compressed gas or air that comply with
all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to those of the U.S. Department of Transportation,
OSHA, Compressed Gas Association, and/or American Society for Testing and Materials.
Bottom line:
First check the tank O-ring for rips or tears, then attach the air source by screwing the
threads of the tank or air source adapter into the threaded bottom line ASA at the base of the grip. Make
sure marker is cocked before attaching air. If leaks occur, recheck tank O-ring. If damaged, replace.
WHEN COCKING THE PRESSURIZED MARKER, DO NOT RELEASE THE COCKING KNOB UNTIL AFTER THE
COCKING MECHANISM HAS LOCKED BACK INTO THE COCKED POSITION; RELEASING THE COCKING KNOB
DURING COCKING CAN CAUSE THE MARKER TO SHOOT.
9. With goggles on, test for function after attaching air source: Squeeze the trigger. The marker should shoot air
and the cocking knob should cycle forward and back, stopping in the cocked position, after each trigger
squeeze, Repeat several times. Flush cocking rods will bobble some, but they will not come out all the way.
The PMI Piranha
®
semi-automatic marker shoots one paintball for each squeeze of the trigger, and
recocks itself after each shot. See page 27 if you have a Piranha with an electronic frame for the different
modes of fire.
10. Turn the marker off (E-Force version) or slide safety forward (semi-auto version). Paintballs may then
be loaded.
Before disassembly, storage, or transport of the marker, remove air source first, then remove all paintballs
from the marker, barrel, and loader. Remove all gas or air from the marker. Insert barrel plug and slide
the mechanical safety forward so the safety is engaged and red dot isn’t showing.
The PMI Piranha
®
paintball marker may be powered by CO
2
, regulated compressed air, or regulated nitrogen.
THE SAFETY RULES FOR HANDLING COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.
OPERATING PRESSURE AND INPUT
PRESSURE
• Operating pressure range: 250 to 1000 p.s.i. on Piranhas without regulators.
• Recommended maximum input pressure is 1000 p.s.i.
• Do not exceed recommended pressures.
• The EVO, EXT and SRT should recock at less than 300 p.s.i. When using a regulator on the
marker, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the regulator.
Do not leave cylinder or pressurized marker in direct sunlight or exposed to heat source. Increased
temperature will increase the pressure of compressed gas or air to dangerous levels. A Piranha GTI
or R6 usually needs 650 p.s.i. to cycle and attain correct velocity. The EVO, SRT and EXT body styles
need less than 300 p.s.i. to cycle correctly.
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED INPUT OR OPERATING PRESSURE.
VALVE-CYLINDER CONNECTION
The valve on a cylinder is to remain screwed into the cylinder; see
Figures 3 and 4. Should it loosen, the cylinder may detach from the valve
with extremely dangerous force. Call manufacturer or take to qualified
personnel for inspection.
Every time a cylinder is filled, the connection between the valve and
cylinder must be inspected. If any looseness or leak is detected
between the valve and the cylinder, do not fill. Drain cylinder and
call manufacturer or take to qualified personnel for inspection.
During filling, if any looseness or leak is detected between the valve
and the cylinder, filling must stop immediately. Drain cylinder and
call manufacturer or take to qualified personnel for inspection.
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