OPERATORS MANUAL
WARNING: ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES. Warnings for safe Etek2 handling: • The Etek2 is not a toy. • Do not shoot at persons at close range. • Careless or improper use, including failure to follow instructions and warnings within this User Manual and attached to the Etek2 could cause death or serious injury. • Always measure your markers velocity before playing paintball, using a suitable chronograph.
WARNING: ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES. • The Etek2 can hold a small residual charge of gas, typically 2 shots, with the first stage regulator removed. Always discharge the marker in a safe direction to relieve this residual gas pressure. • Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Etek2 for transport and storage.
6. ORIENTATION This section names the component parts of the Etek2 Marker. This section is essential reading for everyone. 6. > GET TO KNOW YOUR Etek2 8. > THE Etek2 control CONSOLE 8. QUICK SET-UP This section provides details on how to get up and running quickly with your Etek2. This section is essential reading for everyone. 8. > Installing a battery 9 > Switching On the Etek2. 9 > Switching Off the Etek2. 9 > Firing the Etek2. 9 > Using the Etek2 Break-Beam Sensor System 10.
38. FAULT FINDING This section provides information on how to resolve any problems that might arise with your Etek2. 42. SERVICE CENTRES This section provides information on the location of your nearest Eclipse Service Centre. 44. PARTS LIST This section provides a table of components that make up the Etek2. 51. WARRANTY CARD Tear-out product registration card to be completed and returned to Planet Eclipse. Alternatively register online at www.planeteclipse.com 48.
BOLT pin FEED NECK sensor cover screw rammer bumper RAMMER BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM (UNDER COVER) BOLT body sensor cover MAIN SPRING FRONT ELBOW MINIFOLD RAMMER CAP RAMMER HOUSING LPR CAP lpr body ETEK LOGO REAR ELBOW FRM SOLENOID frm screw exhaust valve frame screw TOP MICRO SWITCH FRAME SCREW CIRCUIT BOARD trigger OOPS PIN OOPS KNOB OOPS INSERT OOPS BODY ORIENTATION OOPS SCREW swivel collar inline regulator bottom MACROLINE ELBOW
INLINE REGULATOR TOP LPR ADJUSTER SCREW adjuster piston LPR CAP Spring LPR SPRING LPR SPRING LPR PISTON INLINE REGULATOR PISTON MACROLINE ELBOW INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW LPR body INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM VISIT WWW.PLANETECLIPSE.
THE Etek2 control CONSOLE INSTALLING A BATTERY At the rear of the Etek2’s grip frame you will find both the Select push button and three alphabetic LED covers which combine to form the Etek2’s Control Console. The Control Console is used for several different purposes including: Ensure that the Etek2 is switched off. Place the marker on a flat surface in front of you with the feed tube furthest away from you and the barrel pointing to the right.
Switching On the Etek2 At the rear of the grip frame is the Control Console. Press and hold the Select Pushbutton [see figure 2.3]. Release the Select Pushbutton when the LED light up and your Etek2 will begin its power FIG 2.3 up sequence. using the break beam sensor system (bbss) When the Etek2 is powered up, the Break Beam Sensor System (BBSS) is automatically enabled. To switch off the Break Beam Sensor System, push and hold the Select pushbutton for 0.5 seconds.
SETTING UP Before you can begin to use your Etek2, there are a few necessary components that are required to enable the Etek2 to function; namely an air system and a loader of your choice. NOTE: the Etek2 cannot be used with co2, it can only be powered by compressed air or nitrogen. providing that there is sufficient air in your tank [See Figure 3.3]. You have now installed a preset air system onto your Etek2. FIG 3.
T-Slot Mounting System The current industry standard Dovetail rail that is used to connect the ASA to the frame has consistently proved to be the weakest link for every manufacturer out there when it comes to the durability of the system used to mount the tanks to the guns. For that reason we have shunned the flawed design of the dovetail in favour of a new T-Slot design.
INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM Firstly disconnect the 1/4” Macroline hosing from the elbow attached to the OOPS at the base of the grip frame (SEE FIGURE 3.4). Using a 3/32” hex key loosen the two set screws that tighten the OOPS body onto the bottom of the grip frame (see figure 3.5). The OOPS body can now be removed from the T-Slot Rail on the bottom of the grip frame by sliding it backwards (see figure 3.6) to expose the base of the frame.
attaching a loader SWITCHING ON Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the feed tube counter clockwise until the feed neck of your loader can easily be pushed into the top of the feed tube (See FIGURE 3.8). Push your choice of loader firmly into the feed tube so that it rests on the shelf inside the feed tube (SEE FIGURE 3.9). Using a 5/32” hex key, tighten the top screw of the feed tube by turning it clockwise until the loader is firmly gripped (SEE FIGURE 3.10).
the control console The Etek2 utilises multi coloured LEDs to display all of the information that the user requires via the Etek2s Control Console. Each area of the Control Console is used to perform different functions and display different information as outlined below: The Select Pushbutton is used to: - Switch the Etek2 On and Off. - Switch the BBSS (eye system) On and Off. - To scroll through parameters and edit parameters.
ADJUSTING YOUR VELOCITY ADJUSTING YOUR LPR PRESSURE When using your Etek2, you may wish to change the velocity at which your Etek2 is firing. This is done by inserting a 1/8" hex key into the adjuster screw at the bottom of your Etek2 Inline regulator and adjusting it accordingly (SEE FIGURE 3.11).
SETTING THE TRIGGER There are three adjustment points on the trigger – the Front Stop Trigger Screw, the Rear Stop Trigger Screw, and the Spring Tension Screw. FIG 4.2 As standard each Etek2 comes with a factory set trigger travel of approximately 2mm in total length; one millimeter of travel before the firing point and one millimeter of travel after the firing point. The Front Stop Trigger Screw is used to set the amount of trigger travel prior to the marker firing.
The Tournament Lock The Etek2 has an electronic tournament lock which, once enabled, prevents the user from making any changes to the operating parameters of the marker. This tournament lock complies with the rules of all major tournaments and must be enabled prior to entering the field of play in order to avoid penalties. FIG 4.4 To enable the tournament lock 1. Unscrew the three screws from the right hand side of the rubber grips (see figure 4.4) using a 5/64” hex key. 2. Turn on the Etek2. 3.
THE SET UP MENU The Set Up Menu can only be entered if tournament lock is off. To activate the Set Up Menu, firstly ensure that the Etek2 is switched off. Pull and hold the trigger, and whilst the trigger is still pulled push and hold the Select pushbutton until the “E” and the “O” on the Control Console alternately flash white to indicate entry to Set Up mode.
Modifying a Parameter You can modify a parameter by using the following guidelines. 1. Ensure that you are in Set Up mode (see previous page). 2. Choose the parameter that you wish to modify. 3. Pull and hold the trigger. The value of the currently selected parameter is indicated by flashing the three letters on the Control Console as previously described. 4. When the sequence is complete, the “E” on the Control Console is illuminated. Release the trigger. 5.
The Firing Mode Parameter. The Firing Mode Parameter is used to control the firing mode of the Etek2. The Firing Mode Parameter is displayed by a Red light on the Control Console when you are in the Set Up Menu. There are five selectable Firing Modes on the Etek2. Each of the selectable firing modes has its own features as outlined below: Semi 1 (Mode 1 on the Firing Mode Parameter) This is the default firing mode which produces one shot for every pull of the the trigger.
The Maximum Rate oF Fire (BBSS disabled). The Maximum Rate of Fire with the BBSS disabled is used to control how fast the Etek2 cycles when the Break Beam Sensor System has been disabled. The Maximum Rate of Fire (BBSS disabled) Parameter is displayed by a Blue light on the Control Console when you are in the Set Up Menu. This parameter is fully adjustable between 10.0 balls per second and 15.4 balls per second in 0.1 bps increments.
CLEANING THE BREAK-BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM FIG 5.2 Warning: de-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel and loader to make the etek2 easier to work on. Undo the retaining screw for the Break-Beam Sensor Cover on the left hand side of the Etek2 using a 5/64" hex key (SEE FIGURE 5.1)(See Figure 6.1) Remove the Sensor Cover to expose the back of the Break-Beam Sensor unit (SEE FIGURE 5.2).
Remove the rubber finger detent and using a dry Q-tip clean the detent and it’s location point in the Etek2 Body. Replace clean detent back into the Etek2 body (SEE FIGURE 5.4) and install sensor unit back into place (SEE FIGURE 5.5). FIG 5.5 Replace the Sensor Cover and using a 5/64" hex key, replace the Break Beam Sensor Cover retaining screw to hold the sensor cover in place (SEE FIGURE 5.6). Be careful not to cross-thread the screw. Do not over tighten the screw.
CLEANING THE INLINE REGULATOR FIG 5.8 Warning: de-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel and loader to make the etek2 easier to work on. Disconnect the hosing from your Inline Regulator allowing it to be unscrewed from the Front Regulator Mount (FRM) (See Figure 5.7). FIG 5.9 Turn the Inline Regulator upside down and carefully unscrew the two sections, taking care not to lose the spring from inside the regulator (See Figure 5.8).
Using a dry Q-tip, clean the seal that sits at the top of the body of the bottom section of the Inline regulator (See Figure 5.11). Using a light oil and a fresh Q-tip, re-lubricate the seal ready for re-assembly. FIG 5.11 Thoroughly clean the two orings on the adjuster screw and lubricate ready for reassembly (See Figure 5.12). Inspect top face of adjuster unit for any excessive wear or damage as this could cause inline regulator to creep (See Figure 5.13).
cleaning the lpr Warning: de-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel and loader to make the etek2 easier to work on. FIG 5.20 The Inline regulator can be removed if needs be. Unscrew the low-pressure regulator cap from the Etek2 body (See Figure 5.18). Remove the LPR piston and rear spring from the LPR cap (See Figure 5.19). FIG 5.18 Cupping the palm of one hand, turn the LPR cap upside down and tip the front spring out into your palm (See Figure 5.20.
Insert the front spring into the LPR cap, so that it rests neatly in the adjuster piston (See Figure 5.22). Place the rear spring onto the LPR piston and insert piston and spring into the LPR cap, o-ring end first (See Figure 5.23). FIG 5.24 Before screwing the LPR cap back onto your Etek2, use a dry Q-tip to clean the seal inside the LPR body (See Figure 5.24). Lubricate this seal using a light 3 in 1 oil. Replace the LPR cap by screwing it onto the LPR body in the Etek2 (See Figure 5.25). FIG 5.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE RAMMER FIG 5.26 Warning: de-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel and loader to make the etek2 easier to work on. Pull the bolt pin upwards so that it dis-engages the rammer, allowing the bolt to be removed via the rear of the Etek2 (See Figure 5.26). Using a 3/16" hex key, unscrew and remove the rammer cap at the rear of the Etek2 (See Figure 5.27).
Lubricate all of the seals on the rammer shaft and replace the rammer into the rear of the Etek2 body with the bumper at the back (See Figure 5.32). Note: Use light paintgun oiL. FIG 5.32 Replace the rammer cap, using the 3/16" hex key to secure it into the Etek2 body (See Figure 5.33). Noting the position of the rammer in the Etek2 body (See Figure 5.34), replace the bolt and locate the bolt pin into the designated groove in the rammer shaft. FIG 5.29 FIG 5.33 FIG 5.30 FIG 5.34 FIG 5.31 VISIT WWW.
HOW TO STRIP THE Etek2 FIG 5.36 Warning: de-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel and loader to make the etek2 easier to work on. Remove the bolt and bolt pin, disconnect any hosing and unscrew the inline regulator from the front regulator mount as detailed above. Using a 5/64th" hex key remove the six screws that attach the Etek2 grips to the Etek2 frame (See Figure 5.35). Unplug the solenoid and unplug the Break-Beam sensors from their ports FIG 5.
Using a 1/8th" hex key, remove the valve plug from the underside of the Etek2 body (See Figure 5.39). Taking the Etek2 body, turn it so that the underside of the front regulator mount (FRM) is visible, exposing the retaining screw (See Figure 5.40). Using a 3/16th" hex key remove the FRM retaining screw and remove the FRM from the Etek2 body (See Figure 5.41). FIG 5.41 Once the FRM has been removed the LPR body is exposed through the bottom of the Etek2 body.
ASSEMBLING THE Etek2 FIG 5.46 Having stripped down the Etek2, here is a guide of how best to re-assemble it. Clean and lubricate the seal at the back of the LPR body (See Figure 5.44). Slide the entire LPR back into the Etek2 body, so that the bottom of the LPR body lines up with the FRM window in the bottom of the Etek2 body (See Figure 5.45). Insert the FRM, ensuring that all of the seals are in the correct place and that the FRM lines up with the bottom of the LPR body (See Figure 5.46).
Remembering to include the valve spring, begin to insert the rammer assembly into the Etek2 body. By applying slight pressure to the back of the rammer assembly hold the rammer in place against the exhaust valve spring tension, so that the valve plug can be replaced (See Figure 5.49). note: DO-NOT overtighten the VALVE PLUG screw. FIG 5.50 Attach low-pressure hosing to the barb at the back of the FRM (See Figure 5.50). FIG 5.49 VISIT WWW.PLANETECLIPSE.
...ASSEMBLING THE Etek2 FIG 5.52 Carefully thread the solenoid and Break-Beam Sensor leads through the access hole in the top of the grip frame (See Figure 5.51), and reattach the grip frame to the marker, tightening the grip frame screws using a 1/8” hex key (See Figure 5.52). Ensure that the Break-Beam Sensor cables lie neatly in the slots provided for them in the Etek2 grip frame. Connect the solenoid and the BreakBeam Sensors into their relevant places on the Etek2 PCB (See Figure 5.53).
CLEANING THE BOLT This procedure can be performed with the Etek2 gassed up as well as de-gassed. Raise the bolt pin and remove the bolt and bolt pin from the Etek2 marker body. Using a dry Q-tip remove any paint or grease from the surface of the bolt (See Figure 5.56). Replace the bolt, locking the bolt pin into the designated slot in the rammer. FIG 5.56 VISIT WWW.PLANETECLIPSE.
STRIPPING AND CLEANING THE SOLENOID FIG 5.62 Remove the three rubber grip screws from the right hand side of your grip frame and unplug the solenoid and BBSS from the PCB. Remove the two frame screws allowing you to remove your frame, Inline regulator and hosing set-ups from your Etek2 so that you are left with the solenoid exposed (See Figure 5.60). Using a small Philips head screw driver, undo the two solenoid retaining screws (See Figure 5.
Thoroughly clean and inspect the spool and its O-rings for any debris or dirt (See Figure 5.64). Lubricate the o-rings using Dow 33 or similar lubricant and re-insert the spool into the solenoid body, with the concave end towards end A of the solenoid body. Figure 5.65 and Figure 5.66 show the difference between the flat end of the spool and the concave end of the spool. FIG 5.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the Etek2 will not switch on. The Battery harness wire is damaged. Replace the battery harness or circuit board as necessary. The battery does not seem to last very long. The battery type is of a low quality. Use an alkaline or metal hydride battery. Do not use a low quality or rechargeable battery. The Etek2 leaks from the Solenoid Check that gasket is intact and seated correctly in their designated pockets in the Minifold.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Etek2 leaks down barrel Leaky Exhaust Valve. Replace Exhaust Valve. Damaged Valve Seat. Replace Rammer Housing. Incorrect seal on front of Rammer Housing. Replace front seals on Rammer Housing with 016 seals. Gas vents quickly down barrel as soon as it is gassed up. The Exhaust Valve has become jammed in the brass valve guide. Replace Exhaust Valve and brass valve guide as necessary ( see Maintenance Section ). The marker is chopping or trapping paint.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Low Velocity First Shot. DWELL parameter is too low to overcome stiction on Solenoid and / or Rammer O-rings. Increase DWELL parameter. High Velocity First Shot. DWELL parameter set too high. Reduce DWELL parameter. Inline Regulator pressure creeping. Strip and clean Inline Regulator. Replace Inline Regulator piston if necessary. My Trigger is very “Bouncy”, how can I reduce it? Too low Debounce setting. Increase Debounce setting.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Two or more balls are beinng fed into the breech. If the Etek2 is being used with a force feed loader, it is possible that the loader is forcing balls past the ball detent. Check that the sensors face each other when installed. Change the rubber finger detents. Etek2 is inconsistent. Inline Regulator is supercharging. Strip and clean Inline Regulator ( See Maintenance Section ). Leaking Rammer Assembly ( Leak gets louder when bolt is removed ).
CERTIFIED Etek2 SERVICE CENTERS Are you unsure of where to send your Etek2 to be repaired or serviced? If your local Etek dealer can’t assist you, why not contact your nearest Certified Etek Service Center and arrange to send it into them to undertake any work that you require. united kingdom & europe PLANET ECLIPSE LTD ENGLAND Call: Fax: Email: Visit: GERMANY +44(0)161 872 5572 Call: ++49(0) 211 210 2300 +44(0)161 872 5972 Fax: ++49(0) 211 210 23030 technical@planeteclipse.
usa & canada Planet Eclipse LLC Rhode Island Call: (401) 247 9061 Fax: (401) 247 0931 Email: gerry.b@planeteclipse.com Visit: www.planeteclipse.com DGX Paintball West Coast and California Call: (707) 255 5166 Email: Darin@dgxpaintball.com Visit: www.dgxpaintball.com Paintball Showcase East Coast Call: (401) 353 6040 Email: paintballsupply@aol.com Visit: www.paintballshowcase.
SCREW SIZE CHART SCREW QTY x8 (6 - 32 UNC x 3/8 COUNTERSUNK SOCKET) x2 (10 - 32 UNF x 1/2 CAP HEAD SOCKET) x2 (10 - 32 UNF x 3/8 SOCKET BUTTON HEAD) x1 (CUSTOM MANUFACTURED) x1 (CUSTOM MANUFACTURED) x3 (6 - 32 UNC x 3/16 SOCKET SET SCREW) x2 (10 - 32 UNF x 1/2 SOCKET SET SCREW) x1 (CUSTOM MANUFACTURED) x1 x2 44 DESCRIPTION PARTS LIST RUBBER GRIP SCREW (6), BBSS COVERS SCREW (2) SHORT FEED NECK SCREW SHORT FRAME SCREW FRONT REGULATOR MOUNT SCREW INLINE REG
O-RING LOCATION 016 O-RING 011 Rammer Housing, Feed Stub. LPR Body*. 015 010 Inline Regulator piston, Front Reg Mount / Body Interface, Inline Regulator Top. 014x2 LPR Body*. 013 012 LPR Piston. Adjuster Piston. 009 LOCATION Rear Rammer O-Ring, Rammer Cap O-Ring. Inside LPR body, inside Adjuster Section of Inline, Front of OOPS, LPR Cap. Rammer Front Bumper, Rammer Front O-Ring. 008 OOPS Insert middle O-Ring. 006 Inline Adjuster Screw, OOPS Insert Front O-Ring.
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PART NAME 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Valve Guide Banjo Barb Rammer Cap Rammer Cap O-RIng Valve Plug Front Rammer O-Ring Front Rammer Bumper O-Ring Rear Rammer O-Ring Exhaust Valve Assembly Solenoid Minifold Minifold Barb Solenoid Retaining Screw Low Pressure Hose LPR Cap LPR Adjuster Screw LPR Piston LPR Piston O-Ring Adjuster Piston Adjuster Piston O-Ring LPR Spring Heavy (Gold) 9 Volt Battery LPR Body LPR Body O-Ring LPR Body Groove O-Ring 26 27 28 29 30 3
ETEK STAR FRAME KIT Enhance the performance of your Etek marker by installing the Etek STAR Frame Kit. Every aspect of the marker to player interface has been improved from the ball raced trigger to the cool blue LCD display of the circuit board to the array of new user - adjustable parameters.
micro switch. Customize the feel of your Etek2 by replacing the microswitch inside your Etek2’s trigger frame. This lightened micro-switch will make the trigger feel more responsive as well as upping your potential rate of fire. EGO CCU KITS CONTRAST COLOUR UPGRADE KITS. This unique kit allows you to swap and customize the look of your Etek marker by replacing these key components. Available in various colours. CLEVER FEED. Makes fitting your loader a breeze. Available in various colours. VISIT WWW.
detent kit. 10 Replacement rubber Detents for your Etek2. COMPREHENSIVE SPARES KIT. Kit features a combination of all the required spares for the Etek2. 08 stripe kitbag. What better place to keep your Etek2? 08 stripe laptop bag Transport your Laptop in style with the new ‘08 Laptop Bag.
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