Texan Rifle Safety & Operation Manual WARNING This airgun is recommended for adult use only. Careless use may result in serious injury or accidental death. Dangerous within a minimum of 1 mile (1610 meters). Capable of velocity in excess of 1,000 feet per second (305 m.p.s.) This air rifle should only be used by responsible persons 18 years or older. Use lead pellets only. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS AIRGUN.
WARNING: The Texan is capable of generating over 500 ft. lbs. of energy. Only shoot with a backstop rated for 500 ft. lbs. or greater. WARNING: This air rifle is not a toy and can cause serious injury or death. CAUTION: The airgun should be used only by adults or under adult supervision. NOTICE: Always wear eye and ear protection when using this airgun. This includes people in the immediate vicinity. WARNING: Always assume the air rifle is loaded.
Use of Air With the Air Rifle AirForce air rifles are designed for use with clean, dry compressed air or nitrogen. The maximum fill pressure is 3,000 pounds per square inch (psi), which is 206 bar. A pressure relief device has been installed in the air tank and can rupture if the internal pressure exceeds 3,000 psi/206 bar. All AirForce airguns have precision rifled barrels. They will shoot accurately only with good quality lead pellets of the appropriate caliber.
NOTICE: READ THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY BEFORE CHARGING OR USING YOUR AIRGUN Texan Specifications Power Adjustment ....................................................................... None, Self Adjusting User Tunable for different projectile weights Max Fill Pressure ............................................................................................. 3000 psi Action........................................................................................................... Single shot Weight ........
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE WARNING: POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Nomenclature Barrel End Cap Upper Accessory Rail Trigger Safety Side Plate Refill Nipple and Cap Air Tank Butt Stock Pistol Grip Loading Port Pressure Gauge Scope Mount Rail Charging Handle Tuner Access Window Lower Accessory Rail Forearm
NOTICE: READ THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY BEFORE CHARGING OR USING YOUR AIRGUN Filling/Attaching the Air Tank Spin-Loc™ Tank System WARNING: Make sure air rifle is unloaded before installing air tank. Figure 1Figure 1 Slide the air tank into the rear of the frame. See FIGURE 1. Spin-Loc Sleeve Screw the Spin-Loc Sleeve onto the air tank until it is hand tight. Make sure that the Set Screw is loose and allows the Spin-Loc Sleeve to turn freely. See FIGURE 2.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE WARNING: POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Loading, Cocking, Firing WARNING: Before loading your airgun, make sure the safety is in the On Safe position and the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. Manually move the safety to the On Safe position by sliding safety lever back towards trigger.
NOTICE: READ THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY BEFORE CHARGING OR USING YOUR AIRGUN Adjusting the Tuner To access the tuner, the action of your air gun must be fully open. At that point two windows on the left side of the frame will align, allowing access to the tuner. The force of the striker can be adjusted so that there is just enough force to open the valve, eliminating excess wear and recoil. This also has shown accuracy improvements.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE WARNING: POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Operational Tips Removing or disabling the safety mechanism Disabling or removing any of the safety parts can disable the rifle and will void the warranty and will create a hazardous condition. Modifications to the valve The valve in the AirForce rifle is not a user-maintainable item. Any attempt to remove or modify the valve in any way will void the warranty and may create a hazardous condition.
NOTICE: READ THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY BEFORE CHARGING OR USING YOUR AIRGUN Maintenance of the Air Tank and Care During Shipping AirForce airguns have an air tank pressurized to 3,000 psi when full. This tank is designed to be filled at all times. You can leave it pressurized to 3,000 psi indefinitely, or you can keep a lower “caretaker” charge of around 2,000 psi in the tank; if you desire. The air tank is equipped with a safety burst disk that will rupture if the internal pressure gets too high.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE WARNING: POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Safe Shooting The AirForce Texan is extremely powerful and should always be used with a safe backstop. A firearm bullet trap rated for 500 ft. lbs. of energy or greater is required. Never point the muzzle of the rifle at anything you do not intend to shoot. Make this a habit, so you handle an empty airgun the same way all the time.
NOTICE: READ THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY BEFORE CHARGING OR USING YOUR AIRGUN Troubleshooting Gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled Is the gun cocked? Has the safety been taken off? Is the removable air tank installed? Is the tank filled with air? Is anything blocking the valve or the bolt? Is the air tank overfilled, causing valve lock? Air is leaking from the tank Install the air tank on the rifle and fire several times without a pellet.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE WARNING: POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Troubleshooting Air leaks from the refill clamp when filling the air tank Is the refill clamp bleed valve closed? IIs the refill clamp thumbscrew hand-tight? Is the O-Ring present on the K-Valve face? (For refill tanks utilizing a K-Valve, an O-Ring should be present on the valve face. For refill tanks utilizing a DIN-Valve, an O-Ring should be present on the refill assembly.
NOTICE: READ THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY BEFORE CHARGING OR USING YOUR AIRGUN AirForce Warranty for Airguns Sold in the United States Mailing the enclosed warranty card within 60 days of purchase entitles the original buyer to a warranty covering defects in material and workmanship for the life of the airgun. Any AirForce airgun covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of AirForce, should a defect in material or workmanship be found.
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