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pin valve could be longer than usual. Because of the variances in cylinder pin valve
parts, each cylinder varies slightly on exactly how far it has to be turned. Turn the
cylinder counterclockwise a little further and repeat this step until the marker does not
fire. Only then remove the air/CO2 cylinder.
NOTE
: If during this step, you turned the air/CO2 cylinder and it began to leak before
you pulled the trigger, the cylinder O-ring should be checked for damage before re-
assembly (see
Repairing Air/CO2 Cylinder Leaks
below).
6. After the air/CO2 cylinder is removed, again point and fire the marker in a safe direction
to verify the marker is completely discharged of gas.
7. Move the Selector Switch to Safe mode (page 6) and install the barrel blocking device
(page 4).
Repairing Air/CO2 Cylinder Leaks
The most common leak occurs from a bad air/CO2 valve O-ring. To replace a valve O-ring
you must first remove the bad O-ring and then install a new one. This O-ring is located on the
tip of your air/CO2 cylinder’s valve. The best valve O-rings are made of urethane. Urethane
O-rings are not affected by high air/CO2 pressures. These may be purchased from Tippmann
or your local paintball dealer.
NOTE
: If a new air/CO2 valve O-ring does not resolve an air/CO2 leak, do not attempt to
repair the air/CO2 cylinder. Contact Tippmann Sports, LLC, your local paintball dealer, or a
“C5” Certified Airsmith.
Cleaning and Maintenance
• To reduce the chance of an accidental discharge, follow the
Unloading Your
Marker
(page 10) and
Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal
(page 15-16).
• Eye protection (safety glasses) must be worn.
• Do not disassemble a marker while it is pressurized with air. Do not pressurize a
partially assembled marker.
• Follow warnings listed on the air/CO2 cylinder for handling and storage.
• Familiarize yourself with instructions listed on air/CO2 cylinder.
• Contact the air/CO2 cylinder manufacturer with any questions.
• Do not use any petroleum based cleaning solvents. Do not use any cleaning or
lubricating solvents that come in aerosol cans.
NOTE
: Petroleum based products and aerosol products can damage your marker’s
O-rings.
To clean the exterior of your paintball marker, use a damp towel to wipe off paint, oil, and
debris. To clean the inside of the barrel, remove the barrel by unscrewing it from the Upper
Receiver. Insert the tab end of the squeegee into barrel. Pull the squeegee through the barrel
to remove debris and paint.
To maintain your marker in good working condition, inspect, clean, and replace any damaged
parts.
Use Tippmann oil to lubricate the O-rings and springs. Inspect the air/CO2 supply valve
O-ring, and lubricate with a little oil when attaching the air/CO2 supply cylinder.
