Tactical ResQmax Operation Manual
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Checking Projectile Pressure
All stored Projectiles should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that the service pressure is
maintained. To check the Projectile pressure, follow these steps:
Load the Projectile into the Launcher (refer to page 14).
1.
2. Using the Valve Key on the Launcher, engage the Nozzle Valve on the Projectile and turn
clockwise 90º to the OPEN position (refer to page 15).
3. Confirm the Projectile pressure using the reading on the Pressure Gauge. (If there is too much
pressure, refer to page 16 for directions on how to relieve pressure.)
4. Using the Valve Key on the Launcher, engage the Nozzle Valve on the Projectile and turn
counter-clockwise 90º to the CLOSED position (refer to page 15).
5. Rotate the Launcher Bleed Screw to release the air from the Mechanism. The Pressure Gauge
must read “0” (refer to page 16).
6. Disengage the Safety Assembly by pressing the Safety Push Knob (refer to page 13).
7. Pull the Trigger to release the Projectile into your hand or the ground. Return the Projectile
to storage or charge as necessary.
Removing a Charged Projectile from the Launcher
If you wish to remove a charged Projectile from Launcher without firing, follow these steps:
With NO pressure indicated on the Launcher Pressure Gauge:
1. Disengage the Safety Assembly by pressing the Safety Push Knob.
2. Pull the Trigger to release the Projectile into your hand or the ground.
With pressure indicated on the Launcher Pressure Gauge:
If you have the Launcher ready to fire and have pushed in the Safety Push Knob but change your
mind about firing for some reason OR if you are handed a Launcher with pressure indicated on
the Pressure Gauge, follow these steps:
1. Use your thumb to reengage the Safety by rotating the arm of the Safety Push Knob a few
degrees in a clockwise direction, making the Safety Push Knob spring out (refer to page 13)
2. Using the Valve Key on the Launcher, engage the Nozzle Valve on the Projectile and turn
counter-clockwise 90º to the CLOSED position (refer to page 15).
3. Rotate the Launcher Bleed Screw to release the air from the Mechanism. The Pressure Gauge
must read “0” (refer to page 16).
4. Disengage the Safety Assembly by pressing the Safety Push Knob (refer to page 13).
5. Pull the Trigger to release the Projectile into your hand or the ground.
Note:
Repeated
pressure checks
of a Projectile
will result in a
gradual drop of
pressure. It will
be necessary to
top it up using
the procedure
as described on
Page 18. This
is also a good
opportunity to
have a practice
launch.
Note:
If the Pressure
Gauge on the
Launcher does
not show “0”
pressure, turn
the Bleed Screw
in a counter-
clockwise
direction and
allow the
pressure from
the Mechanism
to escape before
attempting to
remove the
Projectile.
