1. CO
2
is occasionally released from around
the top of the VetGun’s foregrip.
This is normal operation of the Bleeder Valve
built into the VetGun’s Regulator.
This is NOT
a leak
- it is the Bleeder Valve protecting the
VetGun’s internal components from a pressure
spike typically caused by a rise in temperature
or operating while pointed towards the ground.
Always hold VetGun level, tilting barrel towards
ground causes excessive gas pressure.
2. Gas leaks from CO
2
Adaptor connection
to VetGun ASA.
Ensure Adaptor is not loose, tighten by hand.
Occasionally the o-ring on the adaptor can
perish; break or split. Check the o-ring upon
disengaging adaptor from the VetGun, and
replace in need with correctly sized spare o-ring
as supplied in VetGun box.
TROUBLESHOOTING
3. VetGun fails to discharge or shots do not
go far:
• In weather below 70°F (21°C) the VetGun
may experience pressure drops, especially
after firing multiple shots in rapid sequence. If
this occurs, wait a moment for the CO
2
cartridge to warm back up, then resume
operation. Do not wrap the CO
2
cartridge in
cloth or other material to “keep it warm” as
this will have the opposite effect, preventing it
from absorbing heat from the air.
• Make sure the Barrel, Breech and internal
components of the VetGun have been
thoroughly cleaned and properly lubricated
and any damaged o-rings have been replaced.
• Use only VetCaps which have been properly
stored and remain round and firm to the touch.
• If using a refillable CO
2
cylinder, be sure the
cylinder has recently been filled.
• If using a disposable CO
2
cartridge, be sure
a new cartridge is in use and that it has been
inserted all the way into its adapter, piercing
the seal at the end of the cartridge.
4. VetCaps arc in flight, rather than flying
straight to the aim point:
This is normal, due to the relatively low velocity
of the VetCaps used to prevent injury to the
cattle. With a little practice, the small amount
of drop in the VetCap’s flight path is easily
compensated for while aiming.
Bleeder
Valve
Vents
10
A pair of spring-loaded Detents on either side
of the Breech prevent VetCaps from rolling
forward into the barrel and double-loading.
The Detents may be easily checked by reaching
into the top of the Breech and pressing on them.
If they cannot be easily pressed flush with the
side of the Breech or do not spring immediately
back when released, cleaning is necessary. The
Detents can be removed for cleaning by using
a 1/16-inch allen-wrench to unscrew the pair of
screws that holds each Detent in place.
Re-assemble the VetGun by sliding the Bolt Stop
onto the Bolt, placing the two components in
the Bolt Sleeve, and sliding the three parts into
the back of the VetGun Body. Screw the Bolt
Sleeve in hand tight. Do not over-tighten. Heavy
torque is not necessary and may permanently
damage the VetGun. Slide and lock the Breech
Cover into place, and reinstall the Detents if
they were removed.
Remove Detents
only when necessary.