Manual

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10. TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: if you are experiencing any problems and you are using any aftermarket parts, it is
necessary to re-install the factory parts and re-test before attempting any troubleshooting, as
non-factory aftermarket parts are not designed by Empire Paintball to work in the D*Fender,
and they may be the cause of the problems. Do not contact Empire Paintball until you have
returned the D*Fender to factory stock condition and tested the problem again.
General Issues:
Marker Does Not Turn On
• Check that selector switch is in Safe Position. It must be in the Safe Position for the
marker to turn on.
• Change batteries.
• Calibrate selector switch.
• Check that pins on connector boards inside body are straight and making contact with
main board sockets.
Batteries Get Drained While Marker is Stored
• Open the body shell and check that the motor leads are not shorted to the motor body.
This may cause battery drain.
Select Fire Switch Does Not Respond to Each Position
• Calibrate selector switch, instruction in Electronics section.
Marker Doesn’t Fire
• Make sure there is a paintball in the chamber. Pulling the trigger while in a live firing mode
will run the loader to make the paintball load. Check trigger adjustment, the trigger may not
be activating the microswitch. Lastly check the solenoid connection.
Leaks:
Leak Down the Barrel on Outside of the Bolt
• Change outside of bolt O-rings and large bolt guide O-rings.
Leak Down the Barrel on Inside of the Bolt
• For a small leak change poppet seal and check for damage on bolt guide where poppet
seal touches. Replace bolt guide if damage found. For a large gushing leak solenoid
may need to be reset. To do this remove the gas supply and turn the marker on.
Toggle the eyes off and pull the trigger several times to cycle the solenoid.
Gush of Air During Firing Down the Barrel
• Solenoid may be sticking open due to pressure or battery level. Change batteries,
lubricate poppet O-ring. If necessary clean inside solenoid.
Leak in Grip Frame Area
• Change female air transfer tube O-ring.
Leak Out of Bottom of Regulator / Lever Area
• Drop paintball marker oil on tank depression pin in regulator in case the pin is
becoming bound up. Change tank depression pin O-ring and O-ring around brass
1/2 in. nut in regulator if oil does not work.
Velocity Issues:
Velocity is Low
• Pressure should be set near 200psi. Assure fresh batteries are being used. Lubricate pop
pet O-ring. Use marker back cap to adjust marker to the proper velocity.
Velocity Drops During Rapid Fire
• Assure fresh batteries are being used. To pin point if it is a regulator issue during rapid fire
watch the regulator gauge to see if the pressure does not recover to the set level for each
shot. If it does not recover try a new tank regulator. If this doesn’t fix it your regulator will
need to be serviced. Contact paintballsolutions.com for instructions. If the regulator is
okay, lubricate the poppet O-ring and replace the 3 small bolt guide O-rings.