CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Tippmann
®
paintball marker. We
believe our 98 Custom
TM
Platinum Series
TM
line of markers to be the most accurate
and durable paintball markers available, and are proudly manufactured by
Tippmann
®
. All Tippmann
®
98 Custom
TM
Platinum Series
TM
markers from the Basic
non-
A.C.T
model to our
enabled models will give many years of dependable
service if cared for properly. The
enabled markers contain our exclusive new
Anti-Chop Technology, a patent pending design to help eliminate ball chopping
and ensure consistent performance. Using a new technology that has the front
and rear bolt working independently of each other,
virtually eliminates ball
chopping and improves ball accuracy with less barrel cleaning; and unlike other
anti-chop systems, our system maintains consistent ball velocity shot after shot
and does not have to be re-cocked if the anti-chop technology had to be engaged.
The 98 Custom
TM
Platinum Series
TM
markers feature Tippmann
®
's exclusive split
receiver technology which seperates the left receiver half into two parts for
improved ease of service and installation of accessories.
Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become familiar with your
98 Custom
TM
Platinum Series
TM
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warning/Caution ......................................................................................................... 2
Warning/Caution Barrel Sleeve Installation ......................................................... 2
Warning/Liability Statement ..................................................................................... 4
Safety is your Responsibility / Familiarize Yourself With Safety .................... 4
Safe Mode = Turning The Safety On (PUSH SAFE) .......................................... 4
Fire Mode = Turning The Safety Off (PUSH FIRE) ............................................ 4
Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 6
1. Prepare Marker for Air Supply Cylinder Installation ................................. 6
2. Air Supply Cylinder Installation ..................................................................... 6
3. Hopper Installation ........................................................................................... 7
4. Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting ......................................... 7
5. Velocity Adjustment ......................................................................................... 7
Schematics ................................................................................................................ 14
Unloading Your Marker ........................................................................................... 20
Air Supply Cylinder Removal ................................................................................ 20
Cleaning & Maintenance ........................................................................................ 20
Marker Disassembly / Assembly ........................................................................... 21
Repairing Air Supply Leaks ................................................................................... 24
Storage ....................................................................................................................... 24
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 24
Warranty and Repair Policy ................................................................................... 25
Warranty or Repair Procedure .............................................................................. 25
Warranty Registration ............................................................................................. 25
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TIPPMANN
®
WARNING
2
CORD
LENGTH
ADJUSTOR
BUTTON
1) SLIDE BARREL INTO SLEEVE AND LOOP THE CORD OVER
THE TOP OF THE RECEIVER AND POSITION AT THE
BACK OF THE GRIP AS SHOWN BELOW.
BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLATION
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 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.
4) AFTER THE CORD LENGTH
IS ADJUSTED, LOCK THE
CORD LENGTH BY TYING A
KNOT IN THE CORD
AGAINST THE BACK OF THE
ADJUSTOR AS SHOWN.
• EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THAT THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN SAFE MODE (SEE
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4), AND THE BARREL SLEEVE IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED ON YOUR MARKER AS SHOWN BELOW.
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2) PINCH THE CORD
LENGTH ADJUSTOR
BUTTON AND HOLD THE
ADJUSTOR TO THE BACK OF THE
GRIP AS YOU PULL THE CORD THROUGH IT UNTIL THE
ADJUSTOR IS SNUG AGAINST THE BACK OF THE GRIP, THEN
RELEASE THE BUTTON.
3) CHECK TO BE SURE YOU LEAVE ENOUGH CORD ELASTICITY
TO PULL THE CORD/ADJUSTOR UP OVER THE TOP OF THE
MARKER TO REMOVE THE BARREL SLEEVE FOR FIRING.
