WARNING ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES! 01. Please read and understand all 11. Always fit a barrel-blocking device to the Etek3 when 02. The Eclipse Etek3 is not a toy. PAINTBALL SAFETY 12. Always remove all paintballs from the Etek3 when not 03. Careless or improper use, including failure to follow 13. Never point the Etek3 at anything you do not intend instruction manuals before use. RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.
QUICK GUIDE WARNING CONTENTS ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES! QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE supervision when using or handling the Etek3. 25. Observe all local and national laws, regulations and guidelines. 26. Use only professional paintball fields where codes of safety are strictly enforced. 27. Use compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use any other compressed gas or pressurised liquid including CO2.
QUICK SET-UP Details on how to get up and running quickly with your Etek3. This section is essential reading for everyone. SWITCHING ON THE Etek3......6 SWITCHING OFF THE Etek3......6 FIRING the Etek3......6 The Etek3 circuit board......6 SWITCHING ON THE Etek3 Emortal board......7 SWITCHING OFF THE Etek3 Emortal Board......7 FIRING the Etek3......7 The Etek3 Emortal board......7 Using the Break beam sensor system......8 USING THE EMORTAL BOARD Break Beam SENSOR SYSTEM......9 INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY......
MAINTENANCE A guide to performing routine maintenance. Cleaning the Break Beam Sensor System......52 Cleaning the Inline Regulator......54 Cleaning the Low pressure regulator......56 Maintaining the Rammer......58 Cleaning and lubricating the BOLT......60 Removing and attaching the frame......61 the Etek3 trigger assembly......63 THE Etek3 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY......65 Maintaining the Valve Assembly......67 The Etek3 on/off Purge SYSTEM......
Switching On the etek3 At the rear of the grip frame is the Navigation Console. Press and hold the Select button (See Figure 1.1). Release the Select button when the LEDs light up and your Etek3 will begin its power up sequence.1 ETEK3 LT ETEK3 AM Switching Off the Etek3 Press and hold the Select button . Release the Select button when all three of the LEDs on the Navigation Console turn red. The LEDs will extinguish one by one and the Etek3 will turn off. QUICK SET-UP FIRING THE Etek3 6.
Switching On the ETEK3 Emortal board To switch on the Etek3 press and hold the button until the screen lights up and the Emortal board begins its power up sequence (figure 2.1).1,2 QUICK GUIDE WARNING Warning: The backlight on the LCD display turns off after a period of time. When this happens the marker is still on and able to fire.
Using the Break Beam Sensor SYSTEM When the Etek3 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 button for 0.5 seconds. The ‘E’ on the Navigation Console will flash purple indicating that the Break Beam Sensor System has been disabled. Purple LIGHT - BBSS DISABLED To switch on the Break Beam Sensor System, push and hold the Select button for 0.5 seconds.
Using the EMORTAL BOARD Break Beam Sensor System QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK QUICK SET-UP SET-UP ORIENTATION The Break Beam Sensor System (BBSS) is used to detect when a paintball is ready to fire from the Etek3. If no paintball is ready then the BBSS will inhibit the Etek3 from firing. This prevents the Etek3 from ‘chopping’ paintballs that are not fully loaded into the marker. USING YOUR ETEK3 To switch off the Break Beam Sensor System, press and hold the button for 0.5 second (See Figure 3.1).
INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY 1 Do not use rechargeable batteries or low quality batteries. Ensure that the Etek3 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. Using a 5/64” (2mm) hex key, remove the three countersunk screws that holds the rubber grip onto the grip frame. Peel the rubber grip to the right to expose the electronics within the grip frame.
THE Etek3 lt QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP GRN FEED NECK AND FEED LEVER ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE GRN EYE COVERS UPGRADING FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES GRN GRIP FRAME INDEX Your Eclipse Etek3 LT comes standard with: GRN (Glass Reinforced Nylon) composite grip frame GRN composite eye covers GRN composite feedneck and feed lever These components are upgradable to the same spec level as the Etek3 AM by installing the Ete
THE etek3 am ORIENTATION THE ETEK3 AM SHOWN ABOVE MAY NOT EXACTLY MATCH THE ETEK3 AM YOU HAVE PURCHASED 12. The Eclipse Etek3 AM is intrinsically identical to the Etek3 LT but comes standard with an ‘ALL METAL’ construction. All the parts on the AM are made from the same materials and with the same finishes found on the Ego and Geo range of markers. The metal frame of the Etek3 AM or upgraded Etek3 LT (upgraded with Etek3 LT upgrade kit) allow for the installation of the Etek3 Emortal Board.
KNOW YOUR ETEK3 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP FEED lever FEEDNECK BOLT PIN BOLT B RAMMER RAMMER CAP ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE UPGRADING A FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS LPR CAP VALVE PLUG G C USING YOUR ETEK3 VALVE Exhaust SPRING LPR BODY VALVE TORPEDO BODY RAMMER HOUSiNG ORIENTATION PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES INDEX D Frame assembly F INLINE regulator assembly E FRAME SCREW BATTERY FRAME SCREW OOPS PIN OOPS INSERT OOPS KNOB OOPS Body OOPS SCREWS MACRO LINE
Etek3 2-piece Barrel The bore size of your Barrel may vary according To the model of Etek3 you have Your Eclipse Etek3 comes as standard with a 14 inch 2-piece barrel. The barrel screws into the body of the Etek3 using a right hand thread meaning that if you hold the Etek3 pointing away from you the barrel screws into the body in a counter-clockwise direction. The barrel comprises of two parts, a barrel back A and a barrel front B .
INLINE REGULATOR #015 nbr 90 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP INLINE REGULATOR TOP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE #015 NBR 70 UPGRADING FAULT FINDING INLINE REGULATOR PISTON SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES INDEX INLINE REGULATOR SWIVEL #008 nbr 70 INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW #011 NBR 70 #016 NBR 70 WARNING INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM Warning: THE SWIVEL CAN ONLY BE REMOVED AFTER THE MACROLINE FITTING HAS FIRST BEEN REMOVED FROM THE INLINE
LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR #14x2 nbr 70 or #016 nbr 70 LPR BODY #010 nbr 70 LPR PISTON LPR Piston SPRING #013 NBR 70 LPR Adjuster SPRING ORIENTATION #007 NBR 70 16.
Etek3 Solenoid Assembly QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION MANIFOLD/body Gasket FILTER USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD Inlet Barb MAINTENANCE UPGRADING LP HOSE Solenoid MANIFOLD manifold/SOLENOID Gasket FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES INDEX BARB CLIP M2.5x5 Manifold retaining screws SOLENOID PILOT section SOLENOID BODY SOLENOID CLIP Spool Shaft M1.6x16 Solenoid Retaining screws ORIENTATION SOLENOID CLIP 17.
THE Etek3 NAVIGATION CONSOLE ORIENTATION The Etek3 utilises multi coloured LEDs to display all of the information that the user requires via the Etek3s Navigation Console. Each area of the Navigation Console is used to perform different functions and display different information as outlined below: 18. The Select button is used to: - Switch the Etek3 on and off. - Switch the BBSS (eye system) on and off. - To scroll through parameters and edit parameters.
Operational overview FIG 5.1 Below is a brief overview of what happens during the Etek3 firing cycle. The location of parts discussed in the text below can be found on page 82-85. CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD Inline Regulator Supply Air supply Air venting from Solenoid FIG 5.2 The time that the rammer is held in this forward position is dependant on the DWELL parameter. The longer the dwell time the longer the Etek3 vents gas down the barrel.
Setting up your Etek3 Before you can begin to use your Etek3, you will need to attach an air system and a paintball loader. USING YOUR ETEK3 INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM 20. Every Etek3 comes complete with an Eclipse On/Off Purge System (OOPS) which provides a direct connection for a preset air system. Before screwing the air system into the OOPS ensure that the On/Off knob is wound out approximately half way (See Figure 6.1).
Macroline Hosing and Elbows The Etek3 utilises a T-slot arrangement to mount the OOPS to the bottom of the frame. The T-slot is an improvement over the dovetail mounting system found on most paintball markers, and is much more able to withstand the rigours of modern tournament paintball.
USING YOUR ETEK3 ATTACHING A LOADER 22. Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the clamping feed neck counter clockwise (see figure 7.1). Release the clamping lever on the feed neck (see figure 7.2) and test to see if your loader can easily be pushed into the top of the feed neck. If the loader cannot easily be pushed into the feed neck, loosen the top screw of the clamping feed neck a little more by turning it counter clockwise using a 5/32” hex key (see figure 7.1).
SETTING THE TRIGGER QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS There are three adjustment points on the trigger – the Front Stop Trigger Screw, the Rear Stop Trigger Screw, and the Magnet Return Screw. QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 As standard each Etek3 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.
Adjusting THE Velocity USING YOUR ETEK3 When using your Etek3, you may wish to change the velocity at which your Etek3 is firing. This is done by inserting a 1/8" hex key into the adjuster screw at the bottom of your Etek3 inline regulator and adjusting it accordingly (See Figure 9.1).
The Tournament Lock QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS The Etek3 has an electronic tournament lock which, once enabled, prevents the user from making any changes to the setup 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. QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE UPGRADING To enable the tournament lock 1.
USING YOUR ETEK3 26. UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS OPERATION THE Battery level indicator The Etek3 displays the status of the Break Beam Sensor System using the ‘E’ area of the Navigation Console as follows: The Etek3 displays the status of the battery using the ‘G’ area of the Navigation Console. When the battery is fresh ‘G’ LED flash green. indication breech sensor status Flashing Yellow BBSS enabled (On), no paintball detected - marker will not fire.
Modifying a Parameter The Set Up mODE can only be entered if tournament lock is off. See page 25 for details on the tournament lock. To activate the Set Up MODE, firstly ensure that the Etek3 is switched off. Pull and hold the trigger, and whilst the trigger is still pulled push and hold the button until the ‘E’ and the ‘O’ on the Navigation Console alternately flash white to indicate entry to Set Up mode.
Set up ParameterS The first five set up parameters will need to be set to comply with the rules of the field or site at which this Etek3 is used. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that these parameters are correctly set. ADVANCEDSET-UP The Firing Mode Parameter 28. This parameter is used to control the firing mode of the Etek3. The Firing Mode parameter is indicated by a red light on the Navigation Console when you are in the Set Up mode.
Ramp Kick-IN Rate (Ramp only) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION The RAMP KICK-IN RATE parameter sets the rate at which the trigger has to be pulled in order to start and maintain ramping. USING YOUR ETEK3 The RAMP KICK-IN RATE parameter is indicated by a white light on the Navigation Console when you are in the Set Up mode.
Set up parameters table ADVANCEDSET-UP The following table lists the setup parameters required for compliance with the 2009 rules for the major paintball leagues. For your convenience there is space to add settings for future rule changes. 30. USPL/nppl PSP (PRO) PSP (DIVISIONAL) Millennium Fire Mode 1.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Maximum ROF (BBSS on) n/a 12.0 10.0 10.0 Maximum ROF (BBSS off ) n/a 10.0 10.0 10.0 Ramp Kick-in Rate N/a 5.0 5.0 5.0 Ramp Restart Rate n/a 1.0 1.0 0.
Dwell The Dwell parameter controls the amount of time that the solenoid is energised and therefore the amount of gas that is released with each shot. The Dwell parameter is indicated by a purple light on the Navigation Console when you are in the Set Up mode. This parameter is fully adjustable between 1.0ms and 15.0ms in 0.1ms increments. Debounce The Debounce parameter is used to set the level of Debounce (anti trigger bounce) on your Etek3.
THE EMORTAl BOARD NAVIGATION CONSOLE PREVIOUS / RAISE At the rear of the Etek3 grip frame you will find the Navigation Console (Figure 11.1). The Navigation Console is used for; SELECT > Turning the Etek3 on and off using the button > Scrolling through MENUS WITH THE buttons and NEXT / LOWER EMORTAL BOARD > Selecting parameters to edit using the button 32.
USER INTERFACE QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS SWITCHING ON QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 Break Beam sensor system indicator The root of the user interface is the Run Screen. This screen is the one most often displayed and provides the user with essential feedback on the state of the Etek3. A typical Run Screen is shown on the right. On the left of the screen is a display option that is user selectable from the Main Menu (see page 42).
Understanding The BBSS INDICATOR (BBSS) The BBSS is able to switch itself off in the event that a blockage or contamination prevents it from functioning correctly. In this instance, the BBSS will switch itself back on once the blockage is cleared and the correct operation can be resumed.
The Etek3 has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Etek3 shoots, without the need for tools. This feature is necessary in order to make the Etek3 legal for tournament play. When the lock is enabled the lock indictor will show a closed padlock . When the lock is disabled the lock indictor will show an open padlock .
the ACTUAL rate of fire EMORTAL BOARD When the ACTUAL ROF is selected for display the Run Screen will look something like the screen to the right. The value displayed in the top left of the screen represents the number of full cycles completed in the last second - the actual rate of fire over the second. The number below it is the maximum actual rate of fire that has been recorded. To reset this maximum, press and hold the button for 0.5 seconds. 36.
QUICK GUIDE MAIN MENU CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION MAIN MENU USING YOUR ETEK3 OFF? DISPLAY ADVANCED SET-UP Turn off the Etek3 Timer Shots Act ROF Peak ROF Cancel Display the game timer on the Run Screen Display the shot counter on the Run Screen Display the actual rate of fire on the Run Screen Display the peak rate of fire on the Run Screen Cancel the display selection MAINTENANCE UPGRADING FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES TIMER 00:00 - 60:00 Countdown game time
SET-UP MENU SET-UP MENU LOCK EMORTAL BOARD PRESET 38.
QUICK GUIDE SET-UP MENU CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP RAMP SET* TYPE ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 Step Linear Cancel Select step type ramping Select linear type ramping Cancel the ramp type selection 0 - 100 Percentage linear ramp rate PULL NO 4-9 Number of shots before ramping can start SERVICE CENTERS KICK IN 5.0 - 15.0 Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second before ramping can start SPARES & ACCESSORIES SUSTAIN 5.0 - 15.
SET-up menu FULL 1.0 - 20.0 Time in milliseconds that a paintball must be in the breech for the Etek3 to be ready to fire PULL TM 3.0 - 25.0 Time in milliseconds that the trigger must be pulled in order for a shot to be fired REL TM 3.0 - 25.0 Time in milliseconds the trigger must be released prior to being pulled BACK EMORTAL BOARD EXIT 40.
To access the Main Menu from the Run Screen push and hold the button for 2 seconds. To access the Set-up Menu from either the Run Screen or the Main Menu push the internal Setup button and the first item on the Set-up Menu will be displayed.1 ALTERING PARAMETERS CONTENTS When the displayed item is a parameter, as indicated by a parameter value on the right of the screen, pressing the button will activate the EDIT mode which allows the parameter value to be altered.
The main menu The Main Menu comprises parameters that do not affect the way in which the Etek3 shoots and which therefore do not have to be tournament locked.1 Display THE DISPLAY PARAMETER EMORTAL BOARD This parameter is used to select the information that is displayed on the left of the Run Screen. This parameter has the following choices:- 42.
THE SETUP MENU QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS This menu is the starting point for access to all of the parameters that control the way that the Etek3 operates. To access this menu, first turn on the Etek3 and then remove the 3 screws holding the right hand cheek of the rubber grips (see figure 12.1). Peeling back the cheek will reveal a red Setup button (a) on the circuit board (SEE FIGURE 12.2), push and hold this button for 2 seconds.
Lock the Preset Menu The Etek3 has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Etek3 shoots without the use of tools. In order to simplify the set up of the Etek3 a number of Preset configurations are available for selection. Choosing one of these presets will cause all of the necessary parameters to be set in such a way as to make the Etek3 comply with the rules governing a particular paintball league.
SAVE MODE THE Save Preset Parameter THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER This parameter is used to save the current set of parameters as a user defined custom Preset configuration. This parameter has the following choices:> USER 1: Save the current parameters as the preset ‘USER 1’. > USER 2: Save the current parameters as the preset ‘USER 2’. > CANCEL: Editing is cancelled and the parameter remains unchanged.
ROF CAP THE RATE OF FIRE CAP PARAMETER EMORTAL BOARD The ROF CAP parameter is used to specify whether or not the Etek3 should have a limited, or capped rate of fire. When the ROF CAP is enabled, the maximum achievable rate of fire is set by the MAX ROF parameter. Choices for the ROF CAP parameter are:> OFF: Rate of Fire only limited by the loader. > ON: Rate of Fire limited to the MAX ROF parameter value. > CANCEL: Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged. 46.
The OFF ROF parameter is used to control how fast the Etek3 cycles when the Break Beam Sensor System is disabled. This parameter can be set between 4.0 and 15.0 balls per second and should always be set to the slowest speed of the loading system in use.
RATE the sustain rate parameter The parameter is only available when Linear Ramping is selected and is used to set the percentage increase in rate of fire over rate of trigger pulls. For example, if the user is pulling the trigger at a rate of 10 pulls per second and the RATE parameter is set to 50% then the rate of fire is 10 plus 50% extra which is 15 balls per second. This parameter can be set between 0 and 100% in 10% increments.
Timing THE Timing menu The parameters on the Timing Menu all relate to the timing of specific events. dwell THE DWELL parameter FSD DLY THE First shot drop off delay parameter This parameter sets the amount of time after the last shot before the FSD Comp is used on the next shot. The first shot after powering on the Etek3 will always have FSD Comp. This parameter can be set between 30 and 240 seconds in 10 second increments.
FILTER FULL THE FILTER MENU THE FULL parameter The parameters on the Filter Menu are all used to tune the Etek3’s software filters which prevent the Etek3 from firing unless all of the necessary conditions are met. The factory default settings will be suitable for most set-ups, however certain loader and trigger set-ups may require modification of one or more of these parameters: Tumbling paintballs can take time to settle in the breech before they can be successfully fired.
QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE UPGRADING FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES EMORTAL BOARD INDEX 51.
Cleaning the Break Beam Sensor System Undo the retaining screw for the break beam sensor cover on the left hand side of the Etek3 using a 5/64" (2mm) hex key (See Figure 13.1). WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on. Remove the sensor cover to expose the back of the break beam sensor unit (See Figure 13.2).
(CONTINUED) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS Remove the rubber detent, inspect the condition of the rubber finger and replace if necessary, then using a dry cotton bud clean the detent and it’s location point in the Etek3 Body. (See Figure 13.4) Replace the detent back into the Etek3 body (See Figure 13.5) and place the BBSS back into the designated slot in the body, ensuring that the receiver sensor (indicated by a red mark & red heat shrink) is located on the right-hand side of the marker body (See Figure 13.2).
Cleaning the Inline Regulator 1 Disconnect the macroline hosing from your inline regulator allowing it to be unscrewed from the front regulator mount (FRM) (See Figure 14.1). WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on. Turn the inline regulator upside down and carefully unscrew the two sections (See Figure 14.2).
(CONTINUED) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP Thoroughly clean the two 008 NBR 70 o-rings2 on the adjuster screw and lubricate ready for re-assembly. Inspect the top face of the adjuster unit for any excessive wear or damage as this could cause the inline regulator to creep (See Figure 14.6). Also inspect the inline regulator piston sealing face, if this is worn or damaged this can also cause the regulator to creep or “supercharge”.
Cleaning the LOW Pressure Regulator (LPR) 1 WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on. The inline regulator can be removed if needs be. Unscrew the LPR cap from the marker body (See Figure 11.1). Remove the LPR piston and rear spring from the LPR cap (See Figure 11.2).
(CONTINUED) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS Insert the front spring (silver in colour) into the LPR cap, QUICK SET-UP so that it rests neatly on the adjuster screw2 (see figure ORIENTATION 11.5). USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP Place the gold coloured spring onto the LPR piston and insert piston and spring into the LPR cap, o-ring end first EMORTAL BOARD (See Figure 11.6).
Maintaining the Rammer Pull the bolt pin upwards so that it disengages the rammer, allowing the bolt to be removed via the rear of the Etek3 WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on. (See Figure 16.1). Using a 3/16" hex key, unscrew and remove the rammer cap at the rear of the Etek3 (SEE FIGURE 16.2).
(CONTINUED) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS Lubricate all of the seals on the rammer shaft and inside the rammer cap and replace the rammer into the rear of the Etek3 body as shown in (See Figure 16.7). QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 DO NOT use Eclipse Grease on the rammer. Only use light paintgun oil, we recommend Eclipse Gun Oil. ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE Replace the rammer cap, using the 3/16" hex key to secure it into the Etek3 body (See Figure 16.8). FIG 16.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE BOLT Raise the bolt pin and remove the bolt and bolt pin from the Etek3 marker body (Figure 17.1). WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on. Using a dry cotton bud remove any paint or grease from the surface of the bolt (See Figure 17.2).
Disconnect any hosing and unscrew the inline regulator from the front regulator mount as detailed in the Cleaning the Inline Regulator section of this maintenance guide (pages 56-57). Using a 5/64” hex key remove the six screws that attach the Etek3 rubber grips to the Etek3 grip frame (see figure 18.1). Unplug the solenoid and unplug the break beam sensor system from their connections on the Etek3 circuit board (see figure 18.2).
(Continued) To re-attach the frame follow the instructions below. Carefully thread the solenoid and break beam sensor system wires through the access holes in the top of the Etek3 grip frame (see figure 18.5) and re-attach the grip frame to the marker body by tightening the two grip frame screws using a 1/8” hex key (see figure 18.6). FIG 18.
Having removed the trigger frame completely from the Etek3 body (see page 63), remove the retaining clip that holds the bearing carrier in place in the top of the frame, this is best done using some pointed nose pliers to pinch the clip and lift free from the frame (SEE FIGURE 19.1). Gently lift the bearing carrier and trigger assembly free from the frame taking care not to damage the micro-switch (SEE FIGURE 19.2).
(CONTINUED) Position the trigger so that the hole through the trigger lines up with the holes in the bearing carrier (SEE FIGURE 19.5)Then slide the trigger pin in place, tighten the trigger pin locking screw in the back of the trigger ensuring that the trigger can still move freely in the bearing carrier. Gently lower the trigger assembly and bearing carrier into the frame, taking care not to damage the micro-switch and ensuring that the trigger is positioned correctly (SEE FIGURE 19.6).
With the frame separated from the Etek3 body and the solenoid assembly and BBSS assembly unplugged from the circuit board (see page 63) (SEE FIGURE 20.1), use a small Phillips head screw driver to undo and remove the two M1.6x16 screws that hold the solenoid assembly onto the solenoid manifold (SEE FIGURE 20.2).
(Continued) With the solenoid detached from the manifold, use a small flat instrument to gently lever the two solenoid retainer clips off the solenoid (See Figure 20.7). This will allow you to split the solenoid into two and access the spool valve. Using a pair of needle-nose pliers remove the spool shaft from the main section of the solenoid (See Figure 20.8). Note that it is the flat side of the spool shaft that is facing you when you remove the spool shaft.
Lift the bolt pin and slide the bolt out of the rear of the marker. Disconnect any hosing and unscrew the inline regulator from the front regulator mount as detailed in the Cleaning the Inline Regulator section of this maintenance guide (page 54-55). Remove the frame as detailed on page 61. QUICK GUIDE WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on.
(CONTINUED) Inspect the sealing face of both the rammer housing (see figure 21.7) and the exhaust valve (see figure 21.8) for any excessive wear or damage. If either the exhaust valve or the rammer housing are damaged then replace with authentic Etek3 parts. Clean and lubricate all of the o-rings on the rammer housing with Eclipse Gun Oil paying particular attention to the front two around the outlet port on the rammer housing(see figure 21.9). FIG 21.7 FIG 21.
(Continued) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS Using Eclipse Gun Oil lubricate the LPR body o-rings (see QUICK SET-UP figure 21.13). ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 Take the exhaust valve and insert the white end into the valve spring, and the other end of the valve spring into the back of the LPR body (creating a stack of parts) (see ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE figure 21.14). UPGRADING Take the stack and insert it into the valve chamber bore of the Etek3 body, exhaust valve first (see figure 21.15).
The Etek3 on/off purge system (oops) Having disconnected the macroline hose from the fitting on the OOPS body, unscrew the OOPS knob from the OOPS body (SEE FIGURE 22.1). Clean off any dirt, debris or moisture from the OOPS knob and the threaded section of the OOPS body. WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on.
(CONTINUED) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS Clean and check the condition of the single internal 006 NBR90 o-ring in the front of the OOPS insert, replace if necessary (SEE FIGURE 22.5). Lubricate all three of these o-rings liberally using Eclipse Grease (SEE FIGURE 22.6). QUICK SET-UP Replace the OOPS insert into the OOPS body ensuring that the o-ring end goes in first, pushing it into place (SEE FIGURE 22.7). EMORTAL BOARD ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FIG 22.5 FIG 22.
INSTALLING THE LT UPGRade KIT The Etek3 LT can be upgraded to an all metal Etek3 by purchasing the ‘Etek3 LT Upgrade Kit’. WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on. On the following pages are instructions on how to install these parts. Installing the feed neck Remove the loader from the Etek3 (SEE FIGURE 23.1).
(CONTINUED) QUICK GUIDE INSTALLING the FRAME CONTENTS To install a upgrade metal frame to your Etek3 LT first remove your GRN frame. See Removing and Attaching the Frame on page 61-62. Next remove the battery (See page 10 on Installing a 9V Battery). ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD Remove the OOPS from the GRN frame by loosening the two retaining screws with a 3/32” hex key (SEE FIGURE 24.1). Then slide the OOPS off the T-slot. MAINTENANCE UPGRADING FIG 24.
(CONTINUED) Installing the EYE COVeRS To install upgrade metal eye covers in place of the LT GRN ones (SEE FIGURE 25.1) firstly remove the GRN eye covers as detailed on page 52-53 ’Cleaning the Break Beam sensor System’. WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on. Follow these same instructions for attaching the new metal eye covers. FIG 25.
INSTALLING THE Emortal board (AM and upgrade metal LT frames only) QUICK GUIDE WARNING Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on. CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP Open up the frame by unscrewing the three grip screws with a 5/64” hex key. (SEE FIGURE 26.
(CONTINUED) Take the Emortal Board Navigation Console and peal off the sticker backing. (SEE FIGURE 26.7) Making sure the small plastic lens is still in the window at the bottom of the Navigation Console, and the push button strip is still in the back of the frame, insert the Navigation Console into the back of the frame with the window at the bottom. (SEE FIGURE 26.8) Ensure the circuit board retainers are attached in the correct orientation to the Emortal board (SEE FIGURE 26.9).
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery has been fitted incorrectly. Fit the battery correctly. The battery connector is not making proper contact with the battery. Remove the battery, check the battery connector is clean and re-install the battery. The battery type is of a low quality. Use an alkaline or lithium battery. Do not use a low quality or rechargeable battery. QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the Etek3 will not switch on.
SYMPTOM FAULT FINDING SOLUTION The break beam sensor system is switched off. Switch on the break beam sensor system. The bolt is dirty, causing the sensor system to incorrectly detect a paintball. Clean the bolt. The break beam sensor system is dirty causing the incorrect detection of paintballs. Clean the break beam sensor system. The Dwell parameter is set too low. Increase the Dwell parameter. The Etek3 fires yet bolt doesn’t move. Bolt pin is not located in rammer correctly.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP The break beam sensor system is dirty. Keep the break beam sensors clean to ensure correct readings (See Maintenance Section). Break beam sensors are the wrong way around. Check that the red receiver is on the right-hand side of the breech. There is a broken wire or contact, or a short circuit on either of the breech sensor cables. Check the plug of the cables. Either sensor is back to front.
ECLIPSE CERTIFIED SERVICE CentreS Are you unsure of where to send your Etek3 to be repaired or serviced? If your local Eclipse dealer can’t assist you, why not contact your nearest Certified Eclipse Service Centre and arrange to send it into them to undertake any work that you require. SERVICE CENTERS UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE 80. PLANET ECLIPSE LTD United Kingdom Call: +44(0)161 872 5572 Email: technical@planeteclipse.com Visit: www.planeteclipse.
Planet Eclipse LLC Rhode Island Call: (401) 247 9061 Email: gerry.b@planeteclipse.com Visit: www.planeteclipse.com Disruptive Paintball Arizona Call: (520) 320 0333 Email: disruptivepaintball@yahoo.com Visit: www.disruptivepaintball.com DGX Paintball California and West Coast Call: (707) 255 5166 Email: Darin@dgxpaintball.com Visit: www.dgxpaintball.com Paintball Central North Carolina Call: (336) 274 4002 Visit: www.pballcentral.
73 57 54 74 70 10 06 05 08 01 13 69 04 14 34 37 65 31 38 35 37 36 58 25 25 69 15 02 33 33 40 43 48 47 33 49 30 46 39 29 28 68 59 51 51 50 37 61 64 66 67 62 65 63 60 23 20 19 27 24 26 21 22 17 16 44 03 41 32 11 40 PARTS LIST 69 52 72 12 82.
QUICK GUIDE PART NAME CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP Rammer Housing Valve Plug Valve Spring Exhaust Valve Assembly Rammer Cap Rammer Cap O-Ring Rammer Front Rammer O-Ring Rammer Bumper O-Ring Rear Rammer O-Ring Solenoid Manifold Barb Solenoid Retaining Screw Low Pressure Hose Torpedo LPR Cap LPR Adjuster Screw LPR Adjuster Screw O-Ring LPR Adjuster Spring LPR Piston LPR Piston O-Ring LPR Piston Spring LPR Body LPR Body External O-Ring LPR Body Internal O-Ring FRM Screw 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 4
PARTS LIST SCREW 84. QTY DESCRIPTION 3 SOLENOID MANIFOLD SCREWS 2 ( M1.6x16 Phillips Button Head ) ( M2.
O-RING LOCATION O-RING LOCATION QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION Inline Regulator Swivel Barrel Back LPR Body* 016 LPR Piston ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD 013 011 USING YOUR ETEK3 MAINTENANCE Back of the Rammer Rammer Cap Inline Regulator Bottom UPGRADING FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES Inside LPR Body Inside Rammer Cap 010 015 009 LPR Body* OOPS Insert External Inline Regulator Adjuster Screw Torpedo LPR Adjuster Screw Rammer Housing 014 Ramm
ECLIPSE Gun OIL The recommended oil for use in all maintenance and servicing procedures that require oil. ECLIPSE Grease The recommended grease for use in all maintenance and servicing procedures that require grease. SPARES Etek3 SPARES BALL DETENTS Replacement spares to service your Etek3 10 Replacement rubber Detents for your are available from all Eclipse Service Centres Etek3. (Not all parts shown). 86. TECH FLEX MAT Protect your Etek3 whilst you maintain it with the Eclipse Tech Flex Mat.
QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS TECH Shirt The perfect pocket covered garment for carrying all those hex keys and spares for your Etek3. 09 F-TAc Backpack The most advanced backpack we have ever made. It comes with a host of useful features and 3 large storage compartments.
INDEX INDEX 88. Filter…….17 Fire mode......28, 30 Frame......6, 63, 73, 82 - 83 Air System......20 Frame Assembly…….13 Air Transfer Holes……65 Frame Screw……….61 Actual Rate of Fire......36 Front Regulator Mount (FRM )......54, 67 BACK......37- 40 Frame Screw…….13, 82 - 84 Barb……82 - 83 Front Stop Trigger Screw......23 Barb Clip……….17 FRM Screw......13, 69, 82 - 84 Ball Detection Time………31 FSD COMP......39, 48 Battery......10, 13, 73, 76 – 77, 82 - 83 FSD DLY......39, 48 Battery Level Indicator......
Select Button……..18 Service Centres……80-81 Set Up Menu…….38-40, 43 Set Up Mode…….27 Set Up Parameters Table…….30 Shot Counter......35 SLEEP………..39, 48 Solenoid Assembly......13, 17, 65 – 67, 77, 82 - 83 Solenoid Body……..17 Solenoid Clip………17, 65 - 66 Solenoid Manifold......65 – 66, 82 - 83 Solenoid Manifold Assembly…….13 Solenoid Pilot Section…….17 Solenoid Retaining Screw......17, 65, 82 - 84 Solenoid Wires………...61 - 62 Spool Shaft.......17, 66 START......37, 42 STEP......47 SUSTAIN......39, 48 TIMER.....
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NOTES QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING YOUR ETEK3 ADVANCED SET-UP EMORTAL BOARD MAINTENANCE UPGRADING FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES INDEX 91.
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