OPERATION
- GAS CONFIGURATIONS
Preset and Adjustable Tanks
A Compressed Air System also known as a Nitrogen Air System is the recommended propellant air source for
operating the MARQ. If you are using an Adjustable Tank, the output should be set between 400 & 500 PSI.
Ideally, Preset Tanks should be low pressure or 400 PSI output. However, a high pressure system is acceptable.
Co2
Co2
IS NOT
the recommended propellant for the MARQ. You should only use a Compressed Air System to
operate your MARQ. When attaching air system hose fittings to your Marker,
DO NOT
USE TEFLON TAPE.
Use a thread sealant such as Loctite 545 instead.
GETTING STARTED
Maintenance for the MARQ is very simple.
The Bolt should be lubricated sparingly with Paintball Gun Oil. Lubricating once a day or when dirty will eliminate
bolt drag.
The Ram or “Hammer” should be lubricated every 5000 shots with
DOW 55
. First degas your Marker. Next,
remove the Firing Engine Assembly Retaining Screw and remove the entire Assembly through rear of Marker body.
Remove the Ram Cap by removing the 3 Set Screws and separate from rest of assembly. Then unscrew Bolt from
Bolt/Ram shaft using a 1/4” socket driver while securely holding the Bolt and slide out. Next, lubricate the
Poppet O-rings. This should be done every 15,000 shots. The Poppet located within the MARQ’s Firing Engine
and is accessed by separating the two Firing Engine Halves. Simply remove the Poppet and lubricate the 2 outer
O-rings.
Don’t forget to lubricate the internal O-ring located within the base of the Poppet Shaft.
Clean
inside of Poppet and Ram Chamber with Q-tips, lubricate O-rings with
DOW 55
and reassemble.
Be sure to use
Loctite when re-installing Bolt onto Bolt/Ram Shaft and DO NOT over tighten as this may damage the Bolt. Be
sure to lubricate the Firing Engine Assembly O-rings before re-inserting into Marker body.
The Final O-rings that need to be lubricated are The Low Pressure Regulator Piston and High-Pressure Regulator
Piston O-rings. These O-rings should be greased every 10,000 shots. These are accessed by opening the Regulators.
Simply wipe clean and lubricate with
DOW 55
. Performing this simple maintenance will increase the life of
the O-rings and keep the Marker performing at the highest level possible.
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REGULATORS
Included with the MARQ are 2 High-Flow Regulators. Both regulators use a standard 1/8 inch hex key for adjustment.
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase pressure and counter-clockwise to decrease pressure.
Low Pressure Regulator
The low pressure regulator is mounted towards the front of the Marker on the underside of the Marker
body. It controls the cycling pressure of the Marker. The pressure should be set between 75 to 80 PSI.
Never exceed 100psi as overpressurization can damage the solenoid.
The low pressure regulator
is
not
used for velocity adjustments but for cycling pressures only.
High Pressure Regulator
The high pressure regulator (also called the Torpedo or inline regulator) is the vertical regulator that screws
into the bottom of the Marker body. All velocity adjustments are done with the Torpedo regulator. Typically,
pressures vary from 200 to 280 PSI depending on chronograph speed.
AMMUNITION ASPECTS
Hopper
The MARQ requires a high feed rate of paintballs to make full use of its features. To satisfy this need,
the use of a high-end motorized loader is recommended.
Paint
Using top grade paint ensures the utmost in performance and accuracy.
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