OWNERS MANUAL & REFERENCE GUIDE Serial Number: Date Purchased: Dealer: AIR CONCEPTS INDUSTRIES U. S. Patent No.
CONTENTS CAUTION • Read the entire manual before using the Griffin. • The Griffin is not a toy. It can cause serious injury or death. • Wear approved eye and head protection, even when test firing. • The compressed air source used with the Griffin can cause serious injury or death. • Sale or use of the Griffin is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. • The Griffin is to be used only as described in this manual. • Fire only 0.68 caliber paintballs from the Griffin.
SPECIFICATIONS CALIBER BARREL • 0.68 Paintballs Only • Aircraft Quality Aluminum • Microhoned and Polished • Muzzle Break BLOWBACK SEMI-AUTOMATIC POWERED BY • Compressed CO2 • Regulated Compressed Air • Regulated Nitrogen 45 GRIP ONE-PIECE TRIGGER FRAME • Ergonomic “Point And Shoot” Design • Accepts Standard 45 Grip Pads • Complies With Industry Standard 2 Hole Bottomline • Reflex Trigger Action With 2.4 lb. Pull • Laser Cut Tool Steel Trigger & Sear • Push Button Positive Lock Safety WEIGHT • 2.
OPERATION Air Source Installation Once the Griffin is properly cocked with the safety on you can pressurize it with C02, regulated compressed air or nitrogen. Only after you understand how to handle it safely should you attempt to pressurize your Griffin. Before pressurizing, check that the Griffin is cocked but not loaded. If not cocked, air may leak until the cup seal seats. Also, if not cocked the Griffin can fire as it is being pressurized.
Loading Uncocking Install a 7/8 elbow with loader on the ball feed tube. Following the directions of the manufacturer, fill the loader with .68 caliber paintballs. Before uncocking, unload. Rotate your gun to the side so paintballs in the chamber and elbow roll back into the loader. Take a couple of shots in a safe direction to insure that the barrel is empty. If you uncock with a ball in the chamber, it will be forced forward into the barrel. Later when you recock, a second ball will enter the chamber.
TUNING YOUR GUN CAUTION Regular tuning is essential. But don’t waste time trying to tune a gun which is: • Dirty or poorly lubed • Has a damaged striker O-ring • Low on air • Has the wrong O-rings installed Do not adjust velocity with the striker plug partially unscrewed. If it is later screwed back in, the velocity may be dangerously high. Velocity Adjustment Procedures Check velocity to ensure it is not too high.
FIELD MAINTENANCE ❸ ❹ Before each use, your gun must be cleaned, lubed, and tuned. Field Stripping To field strip your gun (refer to illustrations): 1. Depressurize gun (remove air source) 2. Unload gun. 3. Uncock gun. 4. Unscrew barrel. 5. Unscrew bolt plug. 6. Pull cocking pin straight out from gun. 7. Remove bolt from front or rear of gun. 8. Swab bolt chamber back to front. ❺ ❻ Reverse order for reassembly.
Slide striker out the rear of the gun. If needed, insert a small object into the bottom slot of the main body, to assist in sliding the striker out the rear of the gun. MAINTENANCE AIR SOURCE MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE CAN BE PERFORMED Clean all major components of the gun. Barrel Inspect all O-rings and replace as needed. To clean the barrel, unscrew it from the main body and swab back to front. When paintball gelatin residue builds up, clean with warm soapy water or rubbing alcohol.
CLEANING SCHEDULE Every 500-1000 shots • Lubricate with AIRLUBE Every 1-3,000 shots • Remove bolt • Clean upper chamber and bolt • Check bolt O-rings • Lubricate trigger assembly SERVICE HINTS Bolt Pin A nylon pin in the bolt prevents movement when the gun is fired. If the cocking pin is loose, replace the nylon pin (supplied) by pressing it out of the bolt.
TROUBLESHOOTING Half the guns sent in for repair are dirty, poorly lubed, or have a damaged striker O-ring Check these items first. Velocity is very erratic (>20 fps between shots): • O-rings on bolt or striker are nicked or torn - install new ones. • Lube is sticky (including buildup) - clean gun and apply AIRLUBE. • Cup seal is loose on valve pin - retighten it.
TROUBLESHOOTING Bolt is Jammed: • Paintball chip beside bolt - field strip. Gun won’t fire when trigger is pulled (gun cocked and safety off): • Air source low - refill tank. • Trigger assembly may be defective—contact airsmith or ACI for service. Two balls fire on a single shot: • Gun was uncocked with a ball in the chamber - unload chamber first. • Ball retention spring is stuck - Remove side plate, clean and reinstall.
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PARTS LIST Barrel..............................................1 Barrel Plug......................................2 Powerfeed Plug..............................3 Powerfeed O-ring ...........................4 Bolt O-ring ......................................5 Bolt..................................................6 Bolt Body Lock Pin .........................7 Valve Body......................................8 Valve Body O-ring........................... 9 Valve Stem......................................
WARRANTY INFORMATION THE SPORT OF PAINTBALL Limited Warranty Statement The sport of paintball involves games in which opposing players attempt to shoot each other with dye-filled projectiles called “paintballs”. Paintball is a serious sport which makes rigorous demands on players’ physical and mental abilities. When played in a safe manner, it can provide a rewarding experience not available in any other sport. Air Concepts Industries, Inc.
