Manual

• CVA recommended maximum powder charge or bullet weight has been
exceeded.
• Any form of plastic patch has been used (sabots and PowerBelts™ not
included).
• Gun is returned in an abused or neglected condition (rusty, corroded,
etc.).
• The ARC Electronic Ignition housing has been opened and/or the
electronics have been tampered with in any way.
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Please return the entire gun even if you feel the problem is only with the barrel
or the stock. A detailed letter of instructions should be enclosed to facilitate
handling. Please be sure to include your name, shipping address, and a daytime
phone number. All firearms must be unloaded and cleaned prior to shipping to
CVA.
Our Repair Center will inspect and evaluate the problem. Should any work
not be covered by warranty, you will be advised of the cost. No unwarranted
work will be done without your approval. The address for the CVA Repair Center
is:
CVA Repair Department
5988 Peachtree Corners East
Norcross, GA 30071
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
CVA warrants all factory-finished firearms to be free of defects in workmanship
or materials. This Limited Lifetime Warranty only applies to the original
consumer owner. This warranty is put into effect by the return of the authorized
warranty card within 15 days of purchase and is not transferable. To save time
and postage, the warranty information may also be transmitted electronically via
our web site at www.cva.com.
Any covered CVA firearm or part thereof that is returned postage paid to the
Repair Center or Customer Service Department will be repaired or replaced to
our commercial standard, free of charge, and returned to the consumer postage
prepaid.
This warranty does not cover damage to any structures, buildings, vehicles,
persons or animals, or any other damage resulting from careless handling,
improper loading, rust or corrosion, neglect, improper maintenance or customer
alterations.
CVA reserves the right to refuse to repair or replace any firearm or parts thereof
damaged by any of the above.
The warranty does not cover normal wear of any part, metal or stock finish, cost
of inconvenience due to product failure, or transportation to the Repair Center.
This warranty gives you certain specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state. This warranty is void if:
• Any propellant other than the correct type of blackpowder or blackpowder
substitute is used.
• Unauthorized repair work has been performed by the owner or a third
party.
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5. Use a properly fitting Bore Brush on a Range Rod or extended ramrod to
scrub the bore. This loosens the accumulated fouling from the rifling.
6. Use several solvent soaked patches to remove the fouling (as an alternative
to this step, use the Barrel Blaster Wonder Gel as per the instructions on the
tube).
7. Push several dry, clean patches through the bore. Repeat step 4 and 5 as
necessary until the dry patches come out clean. Use a Barrel Blaster Rust
Prevent Patch or a patch dampened with rust preventing gun oil to coat the
bore.
8. Brush the face of the breech plug then wipe of excess fouling with a solvent
dampened patch (or soak it clean in the CVA Barrel Blaster Parts Soaker
(CVA Part # AC1686). Apply Breech Plug Grease to the threads of the plug
and install it back into the gun, tightening only finger tight. Do not over
tighten as this may cause the breech plug to seize.
9. Use an oily rag or a Rust Prevent Patch to wipe down the exterior of the gun
to prevent rust and corrosion.
10. Replace the barrel into the stock making sure to tighten the 2 barrel retention
screws evenly and securely. Remember-the short screw goes in the forward
position.
SCOPE MOUNTING
The CVA Electra is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A DuraSight®
Scope Rail is supplied and installed at the factory. While this mount is
compatible with any Weaver-style ring, CVA strongly recommends that you use
genuine DuraSight® Z-2 rings with this base (visit www.DuraSight.com for
more information). These quality rings should be available from the CVA Dealer
where you bought your rifle. If not, contact CVA Customer Service at 770-449-
4687. Once you have your rings and you are ready to install your scope, check
the rail base screws individually to make sure they are tight, and then follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on the scope ring package.
Tip: Take care to assure that the front bell of the scope is not contacting the
barrel. Make sure that the rear bell of the scope is an appropriate distance from
your eye so that you are not struck by the scope during recoil.
FOR SERVICE & REPAIR, PLEASE CALL [phone], MONDAY –
FRIDAY 8:30AM - 4:00PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
Should your CVA Electra require repair, please call our CVA Customer
Service Department at 770-449-4687. We may be able to determine the problem
and resolve the issue in a phone call. If we cannot correct the situation over the
phone we recommend that you return the gun to our Warranty Repair Center.
This will assure that our competent staff of trained technicians performs all work.
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2. Attach the Electra Breech Brush to the Range Rod and scrub the breech
face, rotating the brush both clockwise and counter-clockwise. See Photo 3
3. Attach a Bore Brush to the Range Rod
and work the brush up and down through the
barrel.
4. Run two damp patches to remove
the fouling debris loosened by the brushing
procedures.
5. Using Barrel Blaster™ Wonder-Gel or
some other high quality black powder solvent,
follow the cleaning directions as given on the
package until patches come out completely clean.
6. Treat the bore of the barrel using a Barrel Blaster™ Rust Prevent Patch or a
Bore Swab that has been lightly saturated with gun oil.
Note: Due to the suction created by the Electra’s sealed
breech, occasionally a patch may be sucked down
the barrel as you remove the cleaning rod from the
bore. A screw-tipped Patch/Bullet Puller is included
in your tool kit for the express purpose of removing
such patches (or even bullets, if one is loaded without
powder). Simply attach the screw puller to the end of
the ramrod, insert it into the bore and twist clockwise
until the patch is engaged, then pull the patch from the
bore. See Photo 4.
COMPLETE CLEANING METHOD
1. Turn the gun’s On / Off Switch to the “OFF” position, making sure the Status
Indicator Light is not lighted.
2. Remove the barrel from the stock by unscrewing the Barrel Retention Screws
with the supplied wrench.
3. Swab the bore several full strokes with a properly fitting wet patch. We
recommend this first patch to be wet with cleaning solvent. Follow with
several dry patches.
4. Using the supplied tool, or a 6-point, 12mm, deep-well socket wrench,
remove the breech plug, wet with cleaner and set aside. If the breechplug
is difficult to remove, use the Breech Plug Removal Assist Rod to provide
added leverage (See Photo 2). To install the Rod, turn the threaded end into
one of the lower barrel lugs until tight. Next, lay the barrel down on a table
or other flat surface with the Rod pointing to your left, insert the breech plug
tool or socket wrench, and then turn counter-clockwise to remove the plug.
Photo 3
Photo 4
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if you desire an extra measure of safety, it is recommended that you turn
the Main Power Switch to the “OFF” position.
Note: If your rifle does not fire (usually the result of excess fouling or
solvent on the breech plug face), wait at least 1 minute and pull the
trigger again. If this does not fire the gun turn the main power switch
to the “OFF” position, wait at least 1 minute, disassemble the gun and
remove the breech plug from the barrel. Clean the breech plug face with
a brush and solvent patch, with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction,
and, after the Status Indicator Light begins to blink, pull the trigger to
fire the gun. Once the gun has fired, you can the resume normal firing
and reloading procedures. If the gun still does not fire after following the
above described process, turn the main power switch to the “off” position,
thoroughly soak the powder charge with water (at least 30 min.), then
remove the breech plug and push the charge out with a ramrod.
CLEANING YOUR CVA ELECTRA MUZZLELOADER
One advantage of the Electra’s ARC™ Electronic Ignition is that the need for
a 209 primer is eliminated, and, therefore, the fouling that would normally exit a
primer flash hole is eliminated. It is because of this design that the Electra does not
get as dirty with fouling as would a conventional primer ignition muzzleloader.
There are two methods for cleaning the Electra rifle – The “Abbreviated
Cleaning Method” and the “Complete Cleaning Method.” One of these two
cleaning methods should be employed after each shooting session or hunt, as
leaving corrosive powders in the bore, even overnight, is inviting corrosion
damage that will not be covered by your warranty and could even render your
gun unsafe to shoot.
For routine “in-season” cleaning, under normal weather conditions,
the “Abbreviated Cleaning Method” is all that is required. The “Complete
Cleaning Method” is only necessary after lengthy range sessions, extremely
wet weather conditions, or before the gun goes into long-term storage – say,
after the hunting season is over. Both of these methods are outlined below.
While many cleaning products are on the market, we recommend that you
use the CVA Barrel Blaster™ line of products for your CVA rifle (visit www.cva.
com for more information). However, regardless of the brand of products you
choose, you will need to carefully follow the instructions below to insure that
your rifle is cleaned properly.
ABBREVIATED CLEANING METHOD
1. Turn the gun’s On / Off Switch to the “OFF” position, making sure the Status
Indicator Light is not lighted.
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6. Next, turn the Main Power Switch to the “OFF” position and make sure the
Safety Switch is in the “SAFE” position.
7. Measure the appropriate charge of granular powder, or select an appropriate
number of powder pellets (see “PROPELLANTS” section above). With the
muzzle in an upward facing direction, pour the powder or drop the pellets
into the muzzle.
8. Place the bullet into the muzzle of the barrel and, using a bullet starter, start
the bullet into the bore. Then use a ramrod to push the bullet down the
barrel until it contacts the powder charge. If using pellets, continue to exert
pressure until you feel a “secondary seating” of about 1/8 of an inch as
the first pellet seats firmly onto the breech plug face (actually, the edge
of the pellet crushing slightly on the raised grounding electrode on the
breech plug). This “secondary seating” is a design feature of the rifle and
is very important to insure the optimal ignition of pelletized propellants.
Note: When using Hodgdon Triple 7 Pellets, in particular, this procedure
is absolutely necessary to insure acceptable ignition times.
FIRING YOUR CVA ELECTRA MUZZLELOADING RIFLE
1. With the muzzle pointing in a safe direction turn the Main Power Switch
to the “ON” position (the Status Indicator Light should glow solid red).
After about 25 to 30 seconds, the light will begin to blink, indicating that the
ignition is fully charged and the rifle is ready to fire.
2. With the muzzle pointing at the intended target, and hearing and vision
protection in place, push the Safety Switch forward into the “FIRE” position,
verify the target, aim, then squeeze the trigger to fire the rifle. Note: If
properly functioning, the safety lever will return to the “SAFE” position
after each firing.
3. Reload the rifle by following steps 6 - 9 again. Tech Note: After every 4 to
5 shots the breech plug face should be cleaned with the Electra Breech
Plug Brush, followed by a damp patch and a dry patch. Cleaning the
breech face with the Electra Breech Plug Brush is essential to achieving
reliable and full-powered ignition of the ARC Electronic Ignition
System. Also, you may find that some powders and/or bullets may provide
more consistent accuracy if you run a slightly damp patch down the barrel
between every shot.
Important Warning: For quick follow-up shots at game animals, the
circuitry of the Electra allows you approximately 25 to 30 seconds to
reload before the capacitor is fully charged – but the gun will be capable
of firing after as few as 10 to 15 seconds and before the Status Indicator
Light begins to flash. While the safety mechanism will automatically
reset to “SAFE” after each firing, and must be in the “FIRE” position
(and the trigger must pulled) to allow completion the electronic circuit,
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