OPERATION
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BASICS
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The Spire III uses an enhanced G-force sensor that detects the small recoil that occurs when shooting a paint-
ball marker. The Spire III G-force sensor is isolated and mounted in a silicone anti-vibration housing to allow
the sensor to perform better than on previous Spire loaders. During normal operation the Spire III spins Spire
Drive forward until the stack is full. When the stack is full, software detects the increase in Drive Pressure
through the motor and then stops. When a shot is fired the G-force sensor detects the shot and the Spire Drive
is rotated forward until the stack is full again. The faster the gun is fired the faster the Spire Drive is rotated.
When the Spire III is out of paint it will keep a slow rotation that saves battery life, minimizes balls bouncing
inside the loader, and most importantly ensures balls loaded in will be fed all the way to the marker.
BATTERIES
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LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
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The Spire III functions on 3 AA type batteries. For maximum feed and to prevent feeding or performance prob-
lems, please use fresh high quality batteries. It is recommended to use either alkaline or lithium ion type
batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries or cheap batteries like what may come with a TV remote control.
These types of batteries are not suited for driving a motor. Do not use 9V batteries and do not exceed 5.5V
input voltage. Always recycle used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
There is a built in Low Battery Indicator (LBI) on the Spire III. When turning on the Spire III with good batteries
the LEDs will turn to either red or blue depending if you have paint inside the loader or not. If the batteries are
low you will hear 3 short beeps and LED will stay solid yellow for 3 seconds. When the loader is in LBI mode,
the LEDs automatically shut off tp conserve power and maximize performance. They will occasionally blink
yellow to warn you need to replace the battery. At this point you should change your batteries. Because not
all batteries put out a consistent voltage, sometimes your batteries may need to be replaced without the Low
Battery Indicator going off.
MANUAL
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