Troubleshooting Guide

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QUICK SETUP
Empire Super Freak Barrel
The Empire Super Freak Barrel is included with the Empire Vanquish marker. The Super
Freak is a three-piece barrel that consists of a front section (tip), a back section (back) and
five sized, aluminum inserts. The inserts are used to match the size of the paintball to the
barrel to create the most accurate and efficient barrel system available.
The threaded sections of the Super Freak have O-Rings to prevent the barrel from vibrating
loose when fired. There are also two O-Rings within the barrel back to keep the insert from
sliding out of the barrel. Replace and lubricate with Dow 33 grease as necessary.
SUPER FREAK ASSEMBLY
1. Insert the threaded end of the barrel tip into the open section of the barrel back.
2. Hold the barrel back and turn the barrel tip clockwise until it stops (Do not over tighten).
Ensure the threads are engaged correctly and are not cross-threading which would dam-
age the both the tip and the barrel back.
3. After the tip and back are merged, choose the desired insert size and install into the barrel
back.
4. Push the insert all the way into the barrel back until it stops, if installed correctly, the insert
should be flush with the back of the barrel.
To determine the correct bore size:
1. Assemble the barrel and choose an insert and install it into the barrel back.
2. Select 5 – 10 paintballs of the same type you will be using to play
3. Place a ball into the end of the barrel
a. Tip the barrel, if the ball rolls through without any outside force, switch to a smaller
insert. The inserts have the size engraved onto the side of each one (sized .675, .680,
.685, .690, .695)
b. If the ball barely fits into the barrel and you can’t blow it out (easily) switch to a larger
insert.
4. When the ball is blown out of the barrel listen for a small pop sound. If you can blow the
ball out of the barrel without blowing hard you should have a good ball-to-bore match.
Note: The more you exhale through the barrel, the more moisture can accumulate within the
insert and affect your testing. If you notice that the ball is starting to stick, or see a buildup
of moisture, clean and dry the barrel before continuing with the selection of bore sizes.
BARREL INSTALLATION
• The Vanquish and the supplied Super Freak barrel use Autococker threads.
• Make sure the Vanquish is de-gassed, loader removed, no paintballs in the feedneck or
breech, and the marker is turned OFF prior to installing barrel.
• While pointing the marker in a safe direction, place the threaded end of the barrel into the
front opening of the marker.
• Turn the barrel clockwise until it stops (Do not over tighten).
• Install the included barrel-blocking device. This can be barrel bag or other such device that
prevents accidental discharge of paintballs.