CARVER ONE
Paintball Marker
Owner’s Manual
WARNING
THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. EYE, FACE, AND EAR PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR
PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON
WITHIN RANGE. WE RECOMMEND YOU BE AT LEAST 18
YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE
ADULT SUPERVISION WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ
THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND ANY OTHER USER
OF THIS MARKER WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING,
WORKING ON, TRANSPORTING, OR STORING THIS MARKER.
ALWAYS KEEP THE TRIGGER SAFETY IN SAFE
MODE UNLESS IN A SHOOTING SITUATION, AS
DETAILED IN TRIGGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
ALWAYS KEEP THE BARREL SLEEVE
INSTALLED WHEN NOT IN A SHOOTING SITUATION,
SEE BARREL SLEEVE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Barrel Sleeve Installation Instructions
1. Insert the Barrel Sleeve onto the Barrel and loop the cord
over the top of the receiver and position at the back of the
grip as shown.
2. Adjust the cord length retainer up to the back of the grip by
pulling the cord through it until the retainer is snug against
the back of the grip. Keeping the cord as tight as possible, leave
just enough cord elasticity to pull the cord/retainer up over the top
of the marker to remove the Barrel Sleeve for firing.
3. After the cord length is properly adjusted, lock the cord length by
tying a knot in the cord against the back of the retainer as shown.
4. Before and after playing, inspect the Barrel Sleeve. Replace the
Barrel Sleeve if the sleeve or cord is damaged, or a there is a loss of cord elasticity.
5. Clean the Barrel Sleeve with plain, warm water and store out of sunlight in a dry area when not
in use.
Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of your Tippmann
®
paintball marker. We believe our Carver
One™ marker to be the most accurate and durable paintball marker available
, and it is proudly
manufactured by Tippmann
. The Tippmann
®
Carver One marker will provide you many years of
dependable service if cared for properly.
Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become familiar with your Tippmann
®
Carver
One™ marker’s parts, operation, and safety precautions before you attempt to load or fire this
marker. If you have a missing or broken part, or need assistance, please contact Tippmann Consumer
Relations at 1-800-533-4831 for fast, friendly service.
Warning / Liability Statement
This marker is classified as a dangerous weapon and is surrendered by Tippmann Sports, LLC with
the understanding that the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action
that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations. Tippmann Sports, LLC shall not
be liable for personal injury, loss of property or life resulting from the use of this weapon under any
circumstances, including intentional, reckless, negligent or accidental discharges.
All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Tippmann Sports, LLC
reserves the right to make changes and improvements to products without incurring any obligation to
incorporate such improvements into products previously sold.
If you as a user do not accept liability, Tippmann Sports, LLC requests you do not use a Tippmann
Sports, LLC marker. By using this paintball marker you release Tippmann Sports, LLC of any and all
liability associated with its use.
Safety Is Your Responsibility!
Trigger Safety
Familiarize Yourself with Safety...
The ownership of this marker places upon you the total responsibility of its safe and lawful use. You
must observe the same safety precautions as you would any firearm to assure the safety of not only
yourself but everyone around you. Outlined here are some general precautions to be aware of. The
user should at all times use caution and common sense when using this marker and always remember
that the game of Paintball can only survive and grow if it remains SAFE!
• Do not load or fire this marker until you have completely read this manual and are familiar
with its safety features, mechanical operation, and handling characteristics.
• Handle this and any marker as if it were loaded at all times.
• Keep your finger off the Trigger until ready to shoot.
• Do not look down the barrel of a paintball marker. Accidental discharge into the eyes may
cause permanent injury or death.
• Keep the Trigger Safety in the Safe position until ready to shoot (see Warning message
above).
• Keep a barrel sleeve installed on marker when not shooting (see Warning message above).
• Never point the marker at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Never fire your marker at anything you do not intend to shoot because there may be
paintballs or foreign debris lodged in the chamber, barrel, or the marker’s valve.
• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
• Never fire your marker at personal property of others. The paintball impact can cause
damage and the paint can stain the finish of automobiles, houses, etc.
• Always keep the barrel pointed down or in a safe direction, even if you stumble or fall.
• Eye, face, and ear protection designed specifically to stop paintballs in the form of goggles
and full face mask meeting ASTM Specification F 1776 must be worn by the user and any
person within range.
• Never shoot at a person who is not protected by eye, face, and ear protection designed for
paintball.
• Pressurize and load a marker only when the marker will be immediately used.
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
NOTE: Before storing or disassembling, be sure to remove paintballs and air/CO2 cylinder
(see
Unloading Your Marker
and
Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings
), put the Trigger Safety in
the Safe position and install the barrel sleeve.
• Do not field strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while it is pressurized.
• Dress appropriately when playing the game of paintball. Avoid exposing any skin when
playing the game of paintball. Even a light layer of clothing will help absorb some of the
impact and protect you from the paintballs.
• Keep exposed skin away from escaping gas when installing or removing the air/CO2
cylinder, or if the marker or air/CO2 cylinder is leaking. Compressed air, CO2, and nitrogen
gasses are very cold and can cause frostbite under certain conditions.
• Use only .68 caliber paintballs. Never load or fire any foreign objects.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during the use of this marker. Handling markers while
under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal disregard for public safety.
• Avoid shooting an opponent at point blank, 6 feet or less.
• Familiarize yourself with instructions listed on the air/CO2 cylinder. Contact the air/CO2
cylinder manufacturer with any questions.
• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never shoot at velocities
in excess of 300 feet per second (see
Velocity Adjustment
instructions).
• Always keep in mind that the sport of Paintball is viewed and judged by your safe and
sportsmanlike conduct.
Getting Started
• Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within
range.
• Do not disassemble this marker while it is pressurized with air.
• Do not pressurize a partially assembled marker.
• Read each step completely before performing the step.
NOTE
: Carefully hand start all threaded parts when assembling, and do not over
tighten, as this may potentially strip the threaded parts.
1. Prepare Marker for Air/CO2 Cylinder Installation.
a. Apply Tippmann oil to the Barrel O-ring.
b. Insert the Barrel into the Receiver.
c. Carefully turn the Barrel clockwise by hand until tight.
2. Air/CO2 Cylinder Installation.
Review
Air/CO2 Cylinder Safety Tips
.
a. Put the Trigger Safety in the Safe position and install
the Barrel Sleeve.
b. Cock the marker by sliding the bolt handle all the way
back until it locks into place. Always keep marker in
the cocked position when attaching air/CO2 cylinder
to the marker. This helps prevent an accidental
discharge.
c. Lubricate the air/CO2 cylinder valve O-ring with a
little Tippmann
®
oil.
d. Insert the air/CO2 cylinder valve into the Air Supply Adapter (ASA) (29) at the back end of
the marker grip.
e. Twist the air/CO2 cylinder clockwise into the ASA until it stops. Use caution as the marker is
now capable of firing after you put the Trigger Safety in the Fire position.
(If the tank is full and you do not hear the air/CO2 cylinder engage, the pin valve could
be too short or the pin valve seal is damaged, follow the
Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal
instructions and take your air/CO2 cylinder to a “C5” Certified Airsmith for inspection or
contact the cylinder manufacturer).
3. Loading the Hopper
The Barrel Sleeve must be installed and the Trigger Safety in the Safe position.
a. Make sure that the Feed Elbow (9) and Hopper are clean and free of sharp edges or
debris. This keeps paintballs from breaking prematurely, and allows paintballs to feed to the
marker’s chamber smoothly.
b. Install the Hopper neck into the Feed Elbow.
c. Tighten the Feed Elbow Bolt (11) using the included 3/16” allen wrench.
d. With the Barrel Sleeve installed, and the Trigger Safety in the Safe position, you are now
ready to load the hopper with .68 caliber paintballs. Do not force excessive numbers of
paintballs into the hopper.
4. Fire the Marker
a. Remove the Barrel Sleeve from the marker.
b. Point the marker in a safe direction.
c. Put the Trigger Safety in the Fire position.
d. Pull the trigger to fire the marker.
Velocity Adjustment
Each time you play paintball, check the velocity of your paintball marker with a chronograph (an
instrument for measuring velocity) prior to playing paintball. Verify that the marker’s velocity is set
below 300 feet per second (or less if required by the playing field).
To adjust the velocity, use the 3/16” allen wrench included with your marker. The Velocity Adjustment
Screw (#51 in Parts Diagram and shown in Figure 3) is located on left side receiver. To reduce the
velocity, turn the screw inward or clockwise. To increase the velocity, turn the screw counterclockwise.
Do not remove the velocity screw.
Unloading Your Marker
1. Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within
range.
2. Install the barrel sleeve and put the Trigger Safety in the Safe position.
3. Empty and remove the Hopper.
4. Go to a designated firing area, remove the Barrel Sleeve, and put the Trigger Safety in the Fire
position.
5. Point your marker in a safe direction and fire several times to be sure there are no remaining
paintballs lodged in the chamber or barrel. IMPORTANT: Do not uncock your marker as
uncocking your marker may push a ball into the chamber or down into the barrel, making it
hidden from view.
6. Return the Trigger Safety to the Safe position and reinstall the Barrel Sleeve.
7. Visually inspect the chamber for paintballs.
8. Read the following
Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings
and
Safety Tips
before removing the air/CO2
cylinder from your marker.
Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings
Refer to Figure 4. There have been reported incidents caused by
players unknowingly unscrewing the cylinder (2) from the cylinder
valve (1). This occurs when the player thinks the entire valve-
cylinder assembly is being unscrewed from the air supply adaptor
(ASA) of the paintball marker, when in fact they are unscrewing the
cylinder from the cylinder valve.
To avoid this danger, it is recommended (if your cylinder is not
already marked) that you use paint or nail polish to place a mark (3)
on the cylinder valve, and place another mark (4) on the cylinder, in
line with the #3 mark as shown.
Whenever you turn the cylinder during removal, watch the marks
on the cylinder and the cylinder valve to be sure that they rotate
together. If at any time these marks start to separate as shown in
Figure 5, the cylinder is starting to unscrew from the cylinder valve
and you must
STOP
and take the entire unit to a “C5” certified
airsmith for safe removal and/or repair.
NOTE
: The cylinder valve should unscrew from the paintball
marker in about 3 or 4 full turns. If you finish the 4
th
full turn and the
cylinder valve is not unscrewed from the paintball marker,
STOP!
Take the entire unit to a “C5” certified airsmith for safe removal and/
or repair.
Locate a “C5” Certified Airsmith at www.paintball-pti.com/search.asp.
Whether you have a new or used refillable air/CO2 cylinder, you are at risk if any of the following has
occurred:
• The valve unit was replaced or altered after purchase.
• An anti-siphon device was installed.
• The valve unit was removed from the cylinder for any reason.
• Any modification was done to the refillable air/CO2 cylinder.
If any of these conditions has occurred, take your air/CO2 cylinder to a “C5” Certified Airsmith for
inspection or contact the cylinder manufacturer.
Air/CO2 Cylinder Safety Tips
SAFETY TIPS to ensure that your air or CO2 cylinder is safe for play:
• Improper use, filling, storage, or disposal of air/CO2 cylinder may result in property damage,
serious personal injury or death.
• Make sure that any maintenance or modification to any air/CO2 cylinder is done by a
qualified professional, such as a “C5” certified airsmith.
• The use of anti-siphon devices is not recommended. However, if one is already installed on
your air/CO2 cylinder, or such device is desired, it is critical that your cylinder be checked by
a qualified professional, and you have the device installed by a qualified professional.
• All air/CO2 cylinders must be filled only by properly trained personnel.
• Cylinder valves must be installed only by properly trained personnel.
• Do not overfill a cylinder! Never exceed the air/CO2 cylinder’s capacity.
• Do not expose pressurized air/CO2 cylinder to temperatures exceeding 130 degrees
Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius).
• Do not use caustic cleaners or strippers on the air/CO2 cylinder or cylinder valve, and do not
expose them to corrosive materials.
• Do not modify the air/CO2 cylinder in any way. Never try to disassemble the cylinder valve
from the air/CO2 cylinder.
• Any air/CO2 cylinder that has been exposed to fire, or heated to a temperature of 250
degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius) or more must be destroyed by properly trained
personnel.
• Use appropriate gas for your cylinder. Only use CO2 in a CO2 cylinder and only use
compressed air in a compressed air cylinder.
• Keep all cylinders out of the reach of children.
• The air/CO2 cylinder should be inspected and hydrostatically retested at least every 5 years
by a DOT licensed agency.
• Keep exposed skin away from escaping gas when installing or removing the air/CO2
cylinder, or if the marker or cylinder is leaking. Compressed air and CO2 gasses are very
cold, and can cause frostbite under certain conditions.
NOTE
: Locate a “C5” certified airsmith at www.paintball-pti.com/search.asp.
Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal
1. Read
Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings
and
Air/CO2 Cylinder Safety Tips
before beginning the
cylinder removal process.
2. Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any person within
range.
3. Follow the
Unloading Your Marker
instructions.
4. Watch the marks on the cylinder and cylinder valve (as shown in Figure 4) as you turn the
cylinder approximately ¾ turn counterclockwise. This allows the air/CO2 cylinder’s pin valve to
close so that no gas enters the marker.
5. Remove the Barrel Sleeve. Set the Trigger Safety to the Fire position. Point the marker in a safe
direction, and discharge the remaining gas in the marker by repeatedly pulling the trigger until
the marker stops firing (this may take 4-5 shots). If your marker continues to fire, the cylinder’s
pin valve has not closed yet (the cylinder 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’s O-ring should be checked for damage before any 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 Trigger Safety to the Safe position and install the Barrel Sleeve.
Repairing Air/CO2 Cylinder Leaks
The most common leak occurs from a bad air/CO2 cylinder 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 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 cylinder valve O-ring does not resolve a 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
• Eye protection must be worn by the user.
• To reduce the chance of an accidental discharge, follow the
Unloading Your Marker
and
Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal
instructions.
• 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 solvents that come in aerosol cans.
NOTE: Petroleum based products and aerosol products can damage your marker’s O-rings.
To clean your paintball marker exterior, use a damp towel to wipe off paint, oil, and debris.
To clean inside the barrel:
1. Remove the Hopper.
2. Completely loosen the Feed Elbow Thumb Nut (10) from the Receiver and remove the Feed
Elbow (9) from the marker.
3. Insert the tab of the cleaning squeegee into the Feed Elbow opening to the barrel and push the
squeegee into the barrel until the tab is accessible at the muzzle end of the barrel.
4. Pull the squeegee through the barrel to remove debris.
5. Repeat if necessary.
6. Replace the Feed Elbow back onto the marker.
7. Tighten the Feed Elbow Thumb Nut to secure the Feed Elbow to the marker and reinstall the
Hopper.
To maintain your marker in good working condition, inspect, clean, and replace any damaged parts.
Lubricate as instructed in the
Marker Disassembly/Re-assembly
section below. The best valve
O-rings are made of urethane. Urethane O-rings are not affected by high gas pressures. These may
be purchased from Tippmann
®
or your local paintball dealer. Use Tippmann
®
oil to lightly lubricate the
O-rings, springs, and other areas indicated in
Marker Disassembly/Re-assembly
instructions. This
maintains your marker in good working condition.
Storage
Put the Trigger Safety in the Safe position. Unload the marker and remove the air/CO2 cylinder. Put
the bolt in the forward (uncocked) position. Clean and oil the marker so that it does not rust. Install the
Barrel Sleeve, and store your marker in a dry area.
When removing your marker out of storage, make sure the Trigger Safety is in the Safe position and
the Barrel Sleeve is installed. You should re-oil the rear bolt O-ring and the front bolt O-ring before use.
Marker Disassembly/Re-assembly
Always wear eye protection when performing any marker disassembly or re-assembly. Refer to the
Parts Diagram for these instructions (item numbers are in parentheses). Disassembly instructions are
listed here. To re-assemble, just do the steps in the reverse order.
1. Pull the bolt handle back (see Figure 2) and keep holding onto it. Then pull the trigger and allow
the bolt handle to move slowly forward. This uncocks the marker.
2. To remove the
Barrel
(item 54, see Figure 1), simply unscrew the Barrel from the Receiver, and
to reinstall it, just turn it clockwise to thread it into the Receiver.
3. To remove the
Left Grip
(22) or the
Right Grip
(18), remove two
Screws
(14) from each grip. Reassemble by using the Screws to
fasten the Grips to the Receiver.
4. To remove the
Feed Elbow
(9) from the receiver, unscrew the
Thumbnut
(10) from the right side of the receiver. The
C-Clip
(16)
keeps the Thumbnut from coming loose from the Feed Elbow. The
Feed Elbow hinges downward and the bottom tabs come out of
Cord Length
Retainer
WARNING
The brass or nickel plated cylinder valve (Figure 4, #1) is intended to be
permanently attached to the air/CO2 cylinder (2).
An air/CO2 cylinder can fly off with enough force to cause serious injury or
death if the cylinder (2) unscrews from the cylinder valve (1).
Figure 4: Properly marked
Valve and Cylinder
1
2
3
4
Figure 5: Misaligned Valve and
Cylinder
3
4
Figure 6: The Feed Elbow.
16
10
9
11
17
12
WARNING
EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT
THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN THE SAFE
POSITION, (WHICH DISABLES THE TRIGGER)
AND THAT THE BARREL SLEEVE IS PROPERLY
INSTALLED (SEE BARREL SLEEVE
INSTALLATION ABOVE).
TO LOCK THE TRIGGER (SAFE POSITION):
PUSH THE TRIGGER SAFETY IN FROM THE MARKER SIDE SHOWN
ABOVE TO THE SAFE POSITION.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER (FIRE POSITION): PUSH THE TRIGGER SAFETY
FROM THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE MARKER TO ENABLE FIRING.
TIPPMANN
®
2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA
P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619
www.tippmann.com
Figure 2: Pull the Bolt Handle back
until it locks into place.
Figure 3: Velocity Adjustment Screw
Location
Barrel Sleeve
Figure 1: Barrel and O-ring
