The PMI Piranha™ is a semi-automatic paintball marker designed to shoot .68 caliber paintballs for use in the sport of paintball. Paintball is a recreational and competitive sport played worldwide. Special equipment used in paintball includes paintball markers, which are airguns; and paintballs, which are liquid-filled gelatin capsules that mark with a bright color.
PMI PIRANHA™ OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults only, for use in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Adult supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor is handling this paintball marker. Protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball must be worn by all persons within range when a paintball marker is in use. Paintball safety rules must be followed at all times .
PAINTBALL BASIC SAFETY RULES SAFETY FIRST! WARNING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER. READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER.
All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust marker to shoot paintballs at a velocity that is less than 300 feet per second (fps) and that does not exceed the velocity limit set by the paintball park where the marker is in use. Chronograph the marker at regular intervals during the day, as well as any time the power source is refilled or changed, any time the barrel or any part in the power system is changed, and upon request of any player or game official.
operating the pmi piranha™ marker WARNING Every person within range of an area where a paintball marker is in use must wear protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball. 1. Attach threaded barrel firmly to marker. 2. At this time, do not attach power source or loader and do not load paintballs into marker. 3. Insert barrel plug firmly into barrel. 4. Pull the cocking knob straight back from the rear of the marker until the cocking mechanism locks back in the cocked position.
8. Before attaching power source, read and understand the section in this manual on “Compressed Gas/Air”. Follow safety rules for handling compressed gas/air. If any leak occurs in the power system, refer to troubleshooting guide or to a qualified airsmith. Use only cylinders for compressed gas or air that comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to those of the U.S.
COMPRESSED GAS/AIR The PMI Piranha™ paintball marker may be powered by CO 2, regulated compressed air, or regulated nitrogen. THE SAFETY RULES FOR HANDLING COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. OPERATING PRESSURE AND INPUT PRESSURE • Operating pressure range: 650 p.s.i. to 1000 p.s.i. • Recommended maximum input pressure is 1000 p.s.i. • Do not exceed recommended pressures.
WARNING A COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR CYLINDER IS A PRESSURE VESSEL. FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR. ALL FILLING OF COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR CYLINDERS, AND ALL REPAIRS TO A MARKER’S POWER SYSTEM OR ITS COMPONENTS MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. FILLING COMPRESSED GAS/AIR An overfill of any compressed gas or air cylinder can cause the safety burst disk (Figure 5) on the cylinder to burst, or the cylinder itself to rupture. A cylinder may rupture with extremely dangerous force.
VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT WARNING All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust marker to shoot paintballs at a velocity that is less than 300 feet per second (fps) and that does not exceed the velocity limit set by the paintball park where the marker is in use. Chronograph the marker at regular intervals during the day, as well as any time the power source is refilled or changed, any time the barrel or any part in the power system is changed, and upon request of any player or game official. 1.
Action: Length: Weight: Height: Barrel: Barrel Length: Feed Port: Paintballs: Power source: Operating pressure: Input pressure: Power source input: semi-automatic, open bolt blow-back 17 inches overall (with 9 in. barrel and without attachments) 1 lb. 12 oz. (PMI Piranha™ VTL) 2 lb. 2 oz. (PMI Piranha™ CLR) 2 lb. 8 oz. (PMI Piranha™ EXT, STS) 2 lb. 12 oz.
VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT SPRINGS The hammer spring assembled with the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker is intended to provide appropriate shooting velocity for most outdoor paintball game situations and will provide a range of velocities suitable for most conditions . Shooting velocity will vary based upon form of regulated compressed gas or air used to power the marker, outside temperature, and other factors. DO NOT EXCEED 300 FEET PER SECOND (fps) VELOCITY. spring kit instructions 1.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ VTL Power Feed PMI High Performance Ported Barrel Power Feed Plug Field Strip Pin Cocking Knob Ball Detent Custom Vertical Bottle Adapter Safety Slide Ultra Light Double Trigger 45.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ BL Power Feed PMI High Performance Ported Barrel Beaver Tail Sight Rail Field Strip Pin Cocking Knob Safety Slide Ultra Light Double Trigger 45.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ BL VF PMI High Performance Ported Barrel vertical Feed Beaver Tail Sight Rail Field Strip Pin Cocking Knob Safety Slide 45.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ STS Power Feed PMI High Performance Ported Barrel Ball Detent Beaver Tail Sight Rail Field Strip Pin RAM AIR CHAMBER Safety Slide Gas Thru Foregrip Ultra Light Double Trigger 45.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ STS VF PMI High Performance Ported Barrel Vertical Feed Beaver Tail Sight Rail Ball Detent Field Strip Pin RAM AIR CHAMBER Cocking Knob Safety Slide Gas Thru Foregrip Ultra Light Double Trigger 45.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION SHOWN: PMI PIRANHA™ EXT PRO Chrome Nozzel Brink Vertical Feed Clear Prizm Barrel Beaver Tail Sight Rail Ball Detent Field Strip Pin RAM AIR CHAMBER 1500 psi PE Gauge Safety Slide PE Inline Reg Ultra Light Double Trigger 45.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION SHOWN: PMI PIR A N H A ™ P R O T S PMI High Performance Ported barrel Beaver Tail Sight Rail Vertical Feed Ball Detent Field Strip Pin RAM AIR CHAMBER Cocking Knob 1500 psi PE Gauge Custom Double Trigger Shoe aluminum 45.
YOUR PMI PIRANHA WARRANTY CARD Dear Piranha Owner : Thank you for purchasing a PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Your marker has been designed to give you many years of trouble free service. Please take a few minutes right now to complete your PMI Piranha’s warranty card. By sending in your warranty card you will be kept up to date on all the latest improvements and upgrades available for your PMI Piranha™ marker.
PMI PIRANHA™ WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please fill out entirely this PMI Piranha™ Warranty Registration form including the checklist and mail it to: Pursuit Marketing, Inc., 500 East Touhy Ave, Unit C, Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA . Save your original sales purchase receipt or packing slip. A copy must accompany the marker when warranty repairs are sought. Consult owners manual for warranty information and instructions on obtaining repair service.
Pursuit Marketing, Inc., thanks you for purchasing this high quality PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Please read each of the following items and initial that you have read and understood it before operating the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker: 1. This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults only, for use in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Adult supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor is handling this paintball marker in any manner. Please initial: ______ 2 .
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PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS DIAGRAM 1. 2. 3A. 3. 4. 5 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS DIAGRAM 1. Receiver 2. Barrel 3. ASA Body 3A. ASA Plug 3B. Ram Air Spring 3C. Ram Air Piston 3D. Piston O-Ring 4. Sight Rail 5 Field Strip Pin 6. Valve Body 7. Valve Pin 8. Valve Cup Seal 9. Valve Guide 10. Valve Spring 11. Venturi Bolt 12. Rear Block 13. Cocking Rod 14. Hammer 15. Hammer Spring 16. Hammer Cushion 17. Spring Guide 18. Ball Stop 19. Ball Retention Cap 20. Ball Retainer 21.
PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS DIAGRAM 1. Receiver 2. Barrel 3. ASA Gas Port 3A. ASA Plug 3B. Ram Air Spring 3C. Ram Air Piston 3D. Piston O-Ring 4. Sight Rail 5 Field Strip Pin 6. Valve Body 7. Valve Pin 8. Valve Cup Seal 9. Valve Guide 10. Valve Spring 11. Venturi Bolt 12. Rear Block 13. Custom Cocking Rod 14. Hammer 15. Hammer Spring 16. Hammer Cushion 17. Spring Guide 19. Ball Retention Cap 20. Ball Retainer 21.
DISASSEMBLY The PMI Piranha™ is easy to strip for cleaning and basic maintenance. Regular cleaning and maintenance is highly recommended, including frequent checks of all power system components. Keep screws tightened. Replace worn components with factory parts; all leaks must be repaired promptly. Power system repairs are best performed by the factory or an authorized factory repair facility; contact PMI for information regarding authorized PMI Piranha™ repair facilities.
LUBRICATION 4. Grasp the block assembly and slowly begin to pull the bolt/hammer assembly out of the marker. Figure 11 5. When the bolt/hammer assembly is about halfway out, grasp it with one hand and continue to hold it intact while removing it completely from the marker. Figure 12 Figure 11 Figure 12 Grasp assembly. Figure 13 Bolt-hammer assembly removed. LUBRICATION It is recommended that a 100% synthetic gun oil, such as PMI Paintball Gun Oil, be used for lubricating the marker. 1.
maintenance and reassembly REGULAR MAINTENANCE FOR THE PIRANHA™ 1. Clean all broken paint out regularly. Do this before you oil the gun. 2. Oil marker each time you play with synthetic gun oil. Not 3-in-1. PMI’s new oil works the best. 3. The fastest way to oil your Piranha is to drop three or four drops in the ASA and screw the bottle in over it. Take the barrel off and shoot the gun several dozen times to cycle oil through the gun. 4. Inspect the bolt and hammer o-rings after each time you oil the gun.
BOLT/HAMMER REASSEMBLY Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 PMI Piranha™26
FLUSH COCKING BOLT REASSEMBLY Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 PMI Piranha™27 Figure 29 Figure 32
COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLE YOUR PIRANHA™ UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO. CONTACT PMI, INC., FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED PMI PIRANHA™ REPAIR FACILITIES. PHONE 800.579.1633 /BUYPMI.COM PAINTBALL MARKER POWER SYSTEMS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED ONLY WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED COMPONENTS. 1. Before disassembling the marker remove the power source, then remove all paintballs from the marker, barrel, and loader. 2.
4. To remove the ASA adapter, remove the small allen screw under the receiver. Figure 42. The ASA adapter can then be removed. Figure 43. NOTE: The o-ring on the ASA adapter that, at insertion, contacts the receiver first is white. The other o-ring is black. 5. To access the valve assembly, remove the valve spring, pin, and guide as in Figure 44. Remove the small brass screw located in the center of the underside of the receiver, Figure 45.
pure energy vertical regulator The Pure Energy Regulator is a second stage regulator. The internal configuration and spring rates were chosen to optimize the Pure Energy Regulator for input pressures in the 800 to 1200 psi range, and the Pure Energy Regulator’s adjustment allows the delivery pressure to the gun to be adjusted anywhere in the 200 to 800 psi range. It is recommended that you use an anti-siphon tank or a remote if you use CO2 with this regulator. Liquid CO2 will lead to erratic velocity.
PURE ENERGY 2ND STAGE REGULATOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 PLEASE NOTE: THE THREADS ON THE BONNET & MAIN BODY ARE LEFT HAND THREADS .
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO. THIS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DOES NOT COVER ALL SITUATIONS AN INDIVIDUAL MAY ENCOUNTER. CONTACT PMI, INC., FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED PMI PIRANHA™ REPAIR FACILITIES. PHONE 800.579.1633 / BUYPMI.COM PAINTBALL MARKER POWER SYSTEMS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED COMPONENTS.
TROUBLESHOOTING TRIGGER AND SHOOTING Trigger pulls back, marker will not shoot Check that the safety slide is back and the red dot is visible . Check that the marker is cocked, air source is correctly attached and air source is properly filled Trigger action does not feel smooth Check pin at top of trigger frame; use center punch to tap pin back into place Marker runs on (partially cycles more than once when trigger is squeezed) filled. Check that air source is correctly attached to marker.
TROUBLESHOOTING PAINTBALLS Not flying straight Break in Barrel Check for broken paint or oil in barrel, loader, feed tube and chamber. Bolt/ hammer assembly area must also be free of broken paint. Check that marker is not shooting over 300 fps. Disassemble and clean. Check ball retainer (20) and replace if necessary. Check that velocity does not exceed 300 fps.
TROUBLESHOOTING PURE ENERGY REGULATOR PMI Piranha™35
WARRANTY ORIGINAL SALES PURCHASE RECEIPT OR PACKING SLIP Save your original sales purchase receipt or packing slip. A copy must accompany the warranty card. PMI, Inc., takes pride in manufacturing high quality paintball products for many years of trouble free enjoyment. Should you experience any difficulty in operating or maintaining this PMI Piranha™ paintball marker, please re-read the owner’s manual carefully. If further assistance is needed, contact PMI, Inc., at 800.579.
REPAIR PROCEDURE Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI, Inc.), extends a warranty to the original purchaser of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. PMI, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing any part of the product which is defective. Service for this replacement or repair will be done free of charge upon delivery of the product to Pursuit Marketing, Inc.
The PMI Piranha™ is a registered trademark. Design rights & all rights reserved. All patterns, drawings, photographs, instructions or manuals remain the intellectual property of the manufacturer. Patents pending. All rights will be strictly enforced.
PMI Piranha™ Paintball Markers manufactured by: Pursuit Marketing, Inc. 500 E Touhy Ave. Unit C Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 USA Phone 847.299.5000 www.buypmi.
