Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 1 Magna Drive™ Loader Operating Instructions Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Empire Magna Drive™ loader. This manual is for the Empire Magna Drive™ Please read all instructions and warnings before using.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 2 Contents Getting Started Getting Started Battery Installation ........................................................3 Attaching the Loader ......................................................3 Powering the Loader ......................................................4 Setting Up Using the Loader in Sound Mode ........................................4 Using the Loader in RF Mode ............................................5 Turning off the Magna Drive Loader ..
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 3 Getting Started Battery Installation For best results, only use quality name brand batteries. when replacing batteries, used batteries should be recycled Getting Started No tools needed! Slide the battery door open. Remove the battery holder. Install batteries following the polarity markings of the battery holder. Connect power plug to battery pack.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 4 Getting Started Powering the Loader Push and hold in the power button. When you first hold in the power button a green LED will appear. Continue to hold in the power button until the LED changes to red then goes off. Now release the button before the white LED comes on. The white LED will then go off and the loader will spin once to prime the drive cone. The loader will have a green flashing Led when on.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 5 Radio Frequency Using RF Mode Synchronizing loader to your marker: 1) Turn on the loader. 2) While the loader is on, press and hold the power button, the Led will turn Red. Setting Up To use the loader in RF mode the RF transmitter has to be installed in your marker correctly. When the loader is in RF mode the Led will flash Blue once a signal is received from your marker. Once the RF mode is on the Sound mode will be deactivated unless turned back on.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 6 Getting Started Setting Up Adjusting the Settings 6 There are 3 settings which can be changed in programming mode 1) Adjustable motor speed: 6 Levels: increase BPS 2) Adjustable sound sensitivity: 6 Levels: Helps detect every shot during rapid firing, increase BPS. Adjust to match your marker. If the sound sensitivity is set too high the loader will feedback a Red Led after shooting. Lower the setting to match your marker.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 7 Programming the Loader Programming 1) Make sure the loader is turned off. Push and hold in the power button. When you first hold in the power button a green LED will appear. Continue to hold in the power button until the LED changes to red then goes off.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 8 Basic Operations Operations Continued Programming Note: It is better to have the microphone setting less sensitive and still able to detect the marker firing. Do not set it to 6 if setting 2 detects the marker firing. Only use a higher setting if the lower setting does not detect the marker firing. Attaching the RF transmitter to your marker (not included) To use the loader in the RF mode, you must install the RF transmitter in your marker.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 9 Operations The following diagrams are examples of good initial configurations for tournament paintballs: Basic Operations The following diagrams are good initial configurations for paint-less practice balls (rubber): 3) After you have setup your magnet plate read the Drive Cone installation section for the correct assembly procedure.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 10 Operations Magnet Plate (aftermarket accessories) 1) Remove the drive cone assembly completely. 2) There is a metal plate that fits into the bottom of the spring carrier. By changing this metal plate for different configurations you can change the amount of holding force, and the force pulse duration when the clutch clips. Basic Operations The metal in the center of the magnet plate will supply a constant force to the drive cone.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 11 Disassembly With the loader turned off, turn it upside down to dump the paintballs out. While upside down, rotate the Rip Drive backwards from the feeding direction to release paintballs. Do not store your Reloader B with any paintballs left inside, as doing so will stretch the drive spring and cause decreased loader performance.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 12 Installation Drive Cone Installation It is very important to reinstall the drive cone properly for correct loader operation. Note the drive tab on the drive cone. The tab is used to catch the spring tab. Drive Cone Installation 1) Install the magnet holder onto the shaft and slide it all the way down. 2) Apply a small amount of grease to the bottom side of the metal plate. Place the metal plate on top of the magnet holder and try to center it on the shaft.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 13 Installation 4) Place the drive cone onto the shaft and pre-load the drive cone spring. Reassembly of the Loader 5) To Preload the drive cone spring:Rotate the cone clockwise until the upper and lower spring tabs hit each other. You should now have both spring tabs pressed together. Lift the drive cone SLIGHTLY and rotate it clockwise up and over the drive cup’s tab (taking the upper spring tab) with it.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 14 Reassembly Deck Installation The Magna Drive Loader comes with 2 loader decks which can be interchanged with each other. The first deck is a flat deck which has a capacity of 200+ paintballs. The second deck is the extended deck, it has a capacity of 220 paintballs. Reassembly of the Loader The flat deck will work like you are used to with a normal loader.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 15 Reassembly Reassembly of the loader 1) Place the drive assembly into the left side shell. Make sure the wiring harness is behind the drive assembly and taped in position. 2) Connect the wiring harness to the circuit board. Reassembly of the Loader 3) Slide the circuit board and back plate into the left side shell at the same time. If they are not installed at the time the power button could get damaged.
Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:50 AM Page 16 Specifications Specifications 16 Features Magna Clutch Drive RF Technology or Sound Activation Ultra Quiet Belt Drive Computer controlled Auto-Off 1 Hour Specifications Power Requirements- 6 AA batteries Capacity with Flat Deck 200 paintballs Capacity with Extended deck 220 paintballs On gun Feed Rate- 30 bps+ Construction- Poly-Carbonate
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Loader Manual 9/19/07 9:51 AM Page 20 Empire Paintball Products warranties this Magna Drive loader from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 90 days from original purchase date. The manufacturer agrees to repair or replace any part which has been found to be defective. The outer shell is not covered under this warranty if it is broken due to misuse, dropped, or collided with another object.
