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PMI PIRANHA™ OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING

This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults only, for use in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Adult supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor is handling this paintball marker. Protective goggles and
headgear specifically designed for paintball must be worn by all persons within range when a paintball marker is in use.
Paintball safety rules must be followed at all times.

WARNING

THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND
ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING,
PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE  PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES .........................2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..........4
COMPRESSED GAS/AIR..........6
VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT ....................8
PMI PIRANHA™ SPECIFICATIONS ..............10
PARTS & DIAGRAM  ....................................11
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION ............14
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................20
WARRANTY........23

This owner’s manual is provided with several models of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Pursuit Marketing, Inc. 
(PMI, Inc.), reserves the right to modify or change its markers without incurring any obligation to incorporate such 
modifications or changes in any of its products that were sold prior to the modification. The information in this owner’s
manual may be updated or changed without notice. 

This owner’s manual is intended to remain with the paintball marker upon any subsequent transfer of the marker, whether
through sale, resale, or furnishing in any manner. Updated and replacement owner’s manual may be obtained from 
Pursuit Marketing, Inc., 5035 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176 USA; phone 847.233.9900; www.pminetwork.com.
Questions about the operation of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker may be directed to Pursuit Marketing, Inc.

Summary of Contents for Piranha VTL

Page 1: ...2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 COMPRESSED GAS AIR 6 VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT 8 PMI PIRANHA SPECIFICATIONS 10 PARTS DIAGRAM 11 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 WARRANTY 23 This owner s manual is p...

Page 2: ...l marker only in areas where it is safe and lawful to do so Misuse of this paintball marker can result in criminal penalties including jail time This marker is intended for sale to adults only Adult s...

Page 3: ...ush the mechanical safety on when the marker is not in use and when in any non shooting area Never shoot at domestic animals or wildlife Never mark objects outside the confines of the game or authoriz...

Page 4: ...even pressure The cocking knob will snap forward into the uncocked position 6 Attach feed tube elbow and empty loader If the feed tube elbow is difficult to attach run hot water over the elbow or soak...

Page 5: ...INTO THE COCKED POSITION RELEASING THE COCKING KNOB DURING COCKING CAN CAUSE THE MARKER TO SHOOT 9 Test for function after attaching power source Squeeze the trigger The marker should shoot air and t...

Page 6: ...ed gas or air Do not attach anything to this marker that has a check valve or other device which does not allow complete draining of gas or air from the power system when the power source is detached...

Page 7: ...essure gauge must be used for all compressed gas or air fills to prevent an overfill Fills must be performed by qualified personnel A cylinder must not be filled beyond the cylinder s capacity per the...

Page 8: ...ph procedures and following safety rules Shooting velocity will vary based upon many factors 2 Adjust velocity by using a 3 16 allen wrench to turn the velocity adjuster Figure 6 Turn adjuster clockwi...

Page 9: ...velocity adjustment DO NOT EXCEED 300 FEET PER SECOND fps VELOCITY The PMI Piranha paintball marker power system may be used with CO2 regulated nitrogen or regulated compressed air Operating pressure...

Page 10: ...nput vertical or bottom line ASA accepts standard threading Velocity external velocity adjuster spring pressure adjustment Grip molded 45 style Safety mechanical push button This owner s manual is pro...

Page 11: ...Plug Vertical ASA Gas Port Ball Retainer Trigger Safety Pin Grip Velocity Adjusting Screw Field Strip Pin Sear Release Slide Cocking Knob Bottom line adapter and ASA attach here on bottom line models...

Page 12: ...ap RP1101 20 Ball Retainer RP1160 21 Trigger Frame RP1701 22 Sear Release Slide RP1702 23 Grip Left RP1703 24 Grip Right RP1704 25 Velocity Screw RP1704 26 Valve Set Screw RP1513 27 ASA Screw RP1680 2...

Page 13: ...PMI Piranha 13 Shown PMI Piranha VTL Vertical Air Configuration Figure 9...

Page 14: ...AIR AND ALL PAINTBALLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED ALL FILLING OF COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR CYLINDERS MUST BE DONE BY QUALIFIED PERSONS CONTACT PMI INC FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED PM...

Page 15: ...removable power source tank or remote line into the ASA clean the threads and put two drops of oil onto them 2 After removing the bolt hammer assembly put a drop of oil onto each o ring Put two drops...

Page 16: ...eft side of the marker near the top of the left grip panel Continue to press assembly into marker Pushing the button allows the bolt hammer assembly to slide easily the rest of the way into the marker...

Page 17: ...PMI Piranha 17 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 SEQUENCE FOR BOLT HAMMER REASSEMBLY Figure 17 Figure 15 Figure 16...

Page 18: ...or air from the power system 2 To remove the bottom line air system if needed detach the bottom line ASA from the grip by removing the two screws Figure 27 Then unscrew the threaded connector from the...

Page 19: ...the front the receiver Figure 34 The valve body must be inserted correctly note that the hole to the rear of the valve is tapered and has a black o ring The front of the valve is not tapered and has a...

Page 20: ...ained Leaks when power system is aired up Cock marker before powering up system Leaks at connection between ASA and tank Check o ring at connection or on remote hose connector Leaks at connection betw...

Page 21: ...nce when trigger is squeezed adequately filled Check sear for wear Check hammer o ring for wear and replace hammer o ring if needed using factory o ring only Use of other than factory o ring can cause...

Page 22: ...arrel o ring firmly tighten barrel Aftermarket barrel does not tighten Check to see that the threads on the barrel match or is difficult to tighten the threads on the receiver if threading is mismatch...

Page 23: ...e of any parts other than original factory parts or unauthorized repairs modifications or alterations and does not apply to any parts that are made defective by modification misuse abuse or accident T...

Page 24: ...st remove all paintballs and completely drain power system before shipping and must pack product securely to avoid damage during shipping Include a brief description of what does not appear to work co...

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