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2012 D M S E R I E S O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L W W W . D Y E INCLUDED WITH YOUR 2012 DM SERIES - 2012 DM Series Marker - 14” UL Barrel - DYE Multi tool - 1⁄4 oz. Slick Lube™ - Parts Kit - Barrel Plug - Owner’s Manual - Warranty Card ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED TOOLS - 5⁄16” Allen wrench - Canned Air - Cotton Swabs P A I N T B A L L .
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 02 QUICK REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 04 BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 06 ON / OFF AIRPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W A R N I N G IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES • The 2012 DM Series marker is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death. • Please read, understand and follow the directions in the 2012 DM Series owner’s manual. • Eye protection that is designed specifically for paintball and meets ASTM/CE standards must be worn by user and persons within range. • Recommend 18 years or older to purchase. Person under 18 must have adult supervision.
W A R N I N G IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES • Never shoot the 2012 DM Series marker at velocities in excess of 300 feet per second, or at velocities greater than local or national laws allow. • Never look into the barrel or breech area of the 2012 DM Series when the marker is switched on and able to fire. • Always fit a barrel-blocking device to your 2012 DM Series when not in use on the field of play.
QUICK REFERENCE USING YOUR MARKER AIR SUPPLY The 2012 DM Series should be operated using air/nitrogen gas only. This air needs to be supplied to the Hyper3™ in-line regulator at a regulated pressure of no more than 850 psi. The Hyper3™ in-line regulator comes factory preset at 175psi. GASSING UP YOUR 2012 DM SERIES Screw in your air system to the ON/OFF airport and rotate the side lever counter clockwise until the internal stop is reached.
QUICK REFERENCE USING YOUR MARKER NOTE: Turning the adjustment screw clockwise, or in, will lower the LPR’s output pressure. Turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise, or out, will raise the LPR’s output pressure. HOPPER To get the best performance out of your 2012 DM Series, it is recommended that you use a motorized loader. Preferably, the Rotor™ Loader. ADJUSTING VELOCITY The velocity is adjusted through the Hyper3™ in-line regulator.
2012 DM SERIES BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS TURNING THE 2012 DM SERIES ON AND OFF To turn on the 2012 DM Series, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds (see figure 1) until the LED’s turn blue. The blue light indicates board boot up. After the boot up sequence, the LED’s will turn either RED (no ball) or GREEN (ball ready to fire). To turn the 2012 DM Series off, press and hold the power button until the LED’s turn off. NOTE: The 2012 DM Series automatically switches off after 10 minutes of non-use.
2012 DM SERIES BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS When you turn on the marker in normal operation mode with the power button, the light colors mean the following: Blue: Red: Green: Blinking Red: Blinking Green: Blinking Blue: - Boot sequence Breech is clear, no ball detected inside the 2012 DM Series (eye is on) Ball in breech, ready to fire (eye is on) Eye is turned off Eye failure, eye is blocked or dirty (see 2012 DM Series Eye, page 28) Indicates a low battery, battery should be changed as soon as possible
2012 DM SERIES BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS BOARD SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION MODE FIGURE 1 There are five settings you can alter on the 2012 DM Series board with the DIP switches inside the grip frame (see figure 1): ABS Anti Bolt Stick. Trigger Sensitivity This setting adjusts the delay between two trigger pulls. Dwell This is the time the solenoid is activated for. Rate Of Fire This setting is for adjusting the maximum rate of fire. Firing Mode This is the firing mode the 2012 DM Series uses.
2012 DM SERIES BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS Configuration Mode - The following settings can only be modified in configuration mode. To activate the configuration mode, turn your marker off and set DIP switch 2 to the ON position. Next, turn your marker on. The LED’s cycle through all colors for one second to indicate that you have entered the configuration mode. NORMAL MODE CONFIGURATION MODE To cycle through different settings, pull and release the trigger.
2012 DM SERIES BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS Blue - Rate Of Fire (ROF) 9.80 BPS 10 10.75 BPS 19 12.34 BPS 28 13.88 BPS 37 15.87 BPS 2 9.90 BPS 11 10.86 BPS 20 12.50 BPS 29 14.08 BPS 38 16.12 BPS 3 10.0 BPS 12 10.98 BPS 21 12.65 BPS 30 14.28 BPS 39 16.39 BPS 4 10.10 BPS 13 11.11 BPS 22 12.82 BPS 31 14.49 BPS 40 16.66 BPS 5 10.20 BPS 14 11.62 BPS 23 12.98 BPS 32 14.70 BPS 41 20.0 BPS 6 10.30 BPS 15 11.76 BPS 24 13.15 BPS 33 14.92 BPS 42 22.22 BPS 7 10.41 BPS 16 11.
2012 DM SERIES BOARD BATTERY TO CHANGE A VALUE OF A SETTING 1. While in the configuration mode, choose the color you wish to change by pulling the trigger. 2. When the LED indicates the color you wish to change, pull and hold the trigger until the LED starts to flash. 3. The LED will flash as many times as the previous setting was and it will then turn off. Now pull the trigger as many times as you wish the new setting to be – if you do not wish to change the setting then re-enter the previous setting. 4.
ON/OFF AIRPORT - FEEDNECK ON/OFF AIRPORT The 2012 DM Series comes equipped with an ON/OFF Ultralite Airport attached to the bottom of the frame. To turn on the gas supply, rotate the side lever counter clockwise until the internal stop is reached. To turn off the gas supply, rotate the side lever clockwise until the other stop is reached. As you rotate the side lever past the mid point, the residual gas between the Hyper3™ and the ON/OFF airport will vent. See page 30 for service information.
ULTRALITE FRAME REMOVING ULTRALITE FRAME FROM THE 2012 DM SERIES If there is ever need to remove the Ultralite frame from the 2012 DM Series make sure to follow these steps. • Unhook and open the right side of the tool-less grip to expose the circuit board. • Disconnect the solenoid wire and the eye wire from their sockets by gently pulling them out. • Using a 3⁄32” Allen wrench, turn the front frame screw counterclockwise one full turn.
STICKY GRIP GRIP REMOVAL 1. Pull the upper back corner of the grips away from the gripframe with your thumb. Allowing the rear tabs to clear the frame. 2. While pulling with your thumb, using your index finger, to push the grips toward you. 3. The top portion of the grips should be free from the gripframe. 4. Grab a hold of the inside of the grips with your fingers, using your palm on the outside surface of the grip. 14 W W W . D Y E P A I N T B A L L .
STICKY GRIP GRIP REMOVAL 5. Pull the grips toward the barrel tip. 6. In doing so, you will have released the last three locking tabs that are under the molded finger grooves. INSTALL STICKY TOOL-LESS GRIPS • Insert the bottom rear locking hook into the retaining hole at the bottom rear of the UL frame. • Lock the hook into place by sliding the grip panel forward. • Press the three locking tabs under the molded finger groves into the corresponding slots on the frame’s front strap.
TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING YOUR TRIGGER FIGURE 1 The trigger’s forward and over travel, spring tension, and reach are fully adjustable so that you can finetune the trigger to your preference. You do not need to remove the frame or grip from the gun in order to adjust the trigger pull. There are two adjustment screws located on the left side of the Ultralite frame and one adjustment screw behind the trigger. The two screws on the side of the frame adjust the travel of the trigger.
TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT ULTRALITE REACH TRIGGER FIGURE 2 The 2012 DM Series has a new external reach adjustment for the Ultralite trigger. This adjustment changes the angle that the trigger sits without the need to take off the grip frame or Sticky3 Grip. 4 TO ADJUST TRIGGER REACH (SEE FIGURES 1 AND 2) To adjust, simply loosen the two 6-32 screws (4) using a 1/16” Allen wrench. You do not have to remove the screws from the trigger.
FUSE™ BOLT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE 1 6 5 4 3 2 FUSE™ BOLT OPERATION To achieve top performance from your 2012 DM Series, it is important to understand the basic operation of the 2012 DM Series’ patented FUSE™ bolt system. BACK POSITION This design consists of three sleeves threaded together to capture the only moving part of the system, the bolt.
FUSE™ BOLT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE When the bolt is held back, the 014 O-ring in the top hat seals around the bolt and contains the air in the supply chamber. When the marker is fired, the micro switch is pressed, telling the solenoid to switch the flow of air from the front of the cylinder to the rear of the cylinder. Air that enters the rear of the cylinder will push on the bolt sail, moving the bolt forward. The air in the front of the cylinder is vented.
FUSE™ BOLT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE BOLT MAINTENANCE Regular 2012 DM Series Fuse™ bolt maintenance is vital to the performance of the 2012 DM Series. If the Fuse™ bolt is not kept well greased and the O-rings in good shape, the performance of the 2012 DM Series will be greatly hindered. To remove the bolt, simply pull the back cap into the rear position and turn counter clockwise.
FUSE™ BOLT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE FUSE™ BOLT O-RING LIST (COLOR CODED) 1 2 3 4 5 Bolt tip (014 BN70) Bolt sail (015 BN70) Bolt stem (011 BN70) Cylinder internal (017 BN70) Top hat large internal (017 BN70) 6 Top hat small internal (014 BN70) 7 Outer sleeve (020 BN70) 8 Sail bumper (111 BN70) 7 7 7 7 7 6 5 4 3 1 3 8 8 2 21 W W W . D Y E P A I N T B A L L .
LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE LPR ASSEMBLY, CLEANING, TESTING AND CHANGING SEALS The Low-Pressure Regulator (LPR) is located at the back of the 2012 DM Series under the bolt (see page 24). The function of the LPR is to lower the air pressure supplied to the marker by the in-line before it reaches the solenoid. This pressure is used to move the bolt forward and back. The factory setting is 75 PSI. You can finetune your 2012 DM Series to its minimum cycle pressure.
LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE The LPR has five components and six seals 1 2 3 4 5 Piston O-ring (012 BN70) Piston Shim stack LPR Body Body O-rings (2 pcs, 012 BN70) 6 7 8 9 Body internal O-ring (007 UR90) Seat (mounted in the seat retainer) Seat retainer O-ring (010 BN70) Seat retainer (functions as an adjustment screw also) The only user-serviceable part in the LPR is the seat retainer (see page 25).
LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE The LPR pressure can be set quite accurately even without an LPR test tool. While the 2012 DM Series is degassed, screw the brass seat retainer clockwise with a 3⁄16” Allen wrench until slight resistance is felt. Applying excessive torque to the seat retainer will damage the LPR seat. The LPR is now set to approximately 15 psi. Now turning out the retainer 360 degrees counterclockwise will increase the pressure approximately 10 psi.
LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE SEAT RETAINER 1 Unscrew the LPR cap from the back of the 2012 DM Series with a 1⁄4” Allen wrench. 2 Unscrew and remove the brass LPR seat assembly using a 3⁄16” Allen wrench. 3 Use a dental pick or sharp object to remove the old seat from the retainer and replace it with a new one. Use a flat object to press it into place. 4 Lube the #010 O-ring and screw the seat retainer assembly back into the LPR assembly.
HYPER3™ IN-LINE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 013 BN 70 010 BN 70 007 UR 90 011 BN 70 BOTTOM CAP SWIVEL SEAT RETAINER REGULATOR SEAT BODY TOP CAP USAGE Carefully connect the 1/4” macroline from the airport fitting into the Hyper3™ elbow fitting. The macroline should be cut straight with a sharp knife to prevent leaks. ADJUSTMENTS The Hyper3™ regulator is adjusted in the same manner as the LPR (outlined on page 22).
HYPER3™ IN-LINE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE HYPER3™ REGULATOR DIS-ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The rubber sleeve on the outside of the Hyper3™ does not need to be removed to disassemble the seat assembly, but may make the process easier. Begin by inserting a 3⁄16” Allen wrench into the topcap and a 5⁄16” Allen wrench into the bottom cap. Unscrew the bottom cap from the Hyper3™. If the top cap begins to unscrew, try tightening the regulator back together and unscrewing again.
ANTI CHOP EYES/ BALL DETENTS MAINTENANCE AND CHANGING ANTI CHOP EYES The Anti Chop Eye (ACE) system will help prevent the 2012 DM Series from chopping paint by not allowing the marker to fire until a ball is fully seated in front of the bolt. The eyes use a light beam across the breech. On one side there is a transmitter, and on the opposite side a receiver. In order for the marker to fire with the eyes turned on, the signal between the two eyes must be broken.
ANTI CHOP EYES/ BALL DETENTS MAINTENANCE AND CHANGING CHANGING BALL DETENTS The ball detent system is clipped to the outside of the eye pipe. The ball detent system needs little or no maintenance. The detents should easily flex out of the way with little force, such as a paintball moving past.
ON/OFF AIRPORT DETAIL REMOVE PIN-HOUSING ASSEMBLY To disassemble the UL airport use the airport tool included on the DYE Multi-Tool. However, a pair of needle-nose pliers can be used to unscrew the Pin Housing. Just take care to not scratch or damage the threads or Pin Housing. • • Insert the airport tool into the Pin Housing and turn counterclockwise 3-4 revolutions. Note that the airport lever must be in the OFF position for the tool to grab the housing. Remove housing out of the airport body.
ON/OFF AIRPORT DETAIL INSTALL AIRPORT LEVER AND CAM • Make sure that the Pin is not protruding into the area where the Cam sits. • Use a dental pick or small Allen wrench to push the pin out of the bore if necessary. • Drop the Cam into the airport body such that the slot face upwards and rotate it clockwise until it drops in place and hits the internal stop. • Insert the 010 retaining O-ring into the groove and gently work it in place with a dental pick or small screwdriver.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE AIR LEAKS a small piece off the hose with a razor blade and re-insert the hose into the fitting. Make sure the hose goes all the way to the end. AIR LEAKING FROM THE BACK OF AIRPORT • Check the O-ring on the Air system. If needed change the O-ring and try again. The O-ring normally used is #015 but some manufacturers might use a different size. Consult the manual of the air system you are using. AIR LEAKING FROM THE HYPER3™ REGULATOR • First locate the position of the leak.
AIR LEAKING FROM THE ASA AIR LEAKING FROM BACK OF THE 2012 DM SERIES • Change the #011 O-ring on the top cap of the Hyper3™ and apply a small amount of lube to the O-ring. • Check that the bolt kit is tightened all the way into the 2012 DM Series. If the bolt kit is loose, it will start to leak. • If above does not solve the leak, remove the bolt kit and change the #020 O-ring on the rear cap. Also change the two #011 O-rings located in the stem of the bolt.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRONICS SOLENOID WILL NOT ACTIVATE / TRIGGER NOT WORKING 2012 DM SERIES WON’T TURN ON • Check that the trigger adjustment is not set so that the micro switch cannot activate. You should hear a small click when pulling the trigger. • If the 2012 DM Series fires once when turned on but not after that, your trigger is set so that the micro switch is always activated. Re-adjust the trigger. • Change the battery if not positive about it’s charge.
there is too much friction in the bolt it will cause the 2012 DM Series to shoot down. Replace O-rings causing this excess friction. • Make sure air system is screwed in all the way. • Rest LPR to stock setting. regulator. • Check that the LPR pressure is not set too low. See page 24 for instructions on how to set your LPR pressure. • Replace the seat in LPR (see instructions on page 25). FIRST SHOT IS TOO HIGH OTHER CATEGORIES • Change the seat inside the Hyper3™ Regulator.
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2012 DM SERIES WARRANTY WARRANTY AND LEGAL INFORMATION WARRANTY DYE Precision, Inc. warrants for one year to the initial retail purchaser, from the initial date of purchase, that the paintball marker and regulator are free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the requirements, disclaimers and limitations of this warranty. Disposable parts, normal maintenance and standard wear and tear parts such as batteries, O-rings and seals are not warrantied.
