OPERATORS MANUAL
ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES! 01.PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION MANUALS BEFORE USE. 02.The Eclipse Etha is not a toy. PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. 03.Careless or improper use, including failure to follow instructions and warnings within this User Manual and attached to the Etha could cause death or serious injury. 04.Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to the Etha. 05.
ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES! 22. Always follow guidelines given with your first stage regulator for safe transportation and storage. 23. Always store the Etha in a secure place. Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision when using or handling the Etha. 24. Observe all local and national laws, regulations and guidelines. 25. Use only professional paintball fields where codes of safety are strictly enforced. 26. Use compressed air/nitrogen only.
6 INTRODUCTION An introduction to Planet Eclipse and the Etha paintball marker. 6 >WELCOME TO PLANET ECLIPSE >THE PLANET ECLIPSE ETHA PAINTBALL MARKER 7 >INCLUDED WITH THE ETHA MARKER > MARKER SPECIFICATIONS 8 QUICK SETUP Details on how to get up and running quickly with your Etha. This section is essential reading for everyone.
3 FAULT FINDING Information on how to resolve any problems that might arise with your Etha. 56 PARTS LIST Lists of components that make up the Etha. 60 OUR PROMISE Our dedication to you and your marker. 61 NOTES A place to scribble those essential nuggets of info. 62 INDEX Etha Manual Index WARRANTY CARD Tear-out product registration card to be completed and returned. Alternatively register online at www.planeteclipse.
WELCOME TO PLANET ECLIPSE Over the last 20 years, Planet Eclipse and Paintball have changed and evolved beyond belief. From humble beginnings in a rundown store on Deansgate in the heart of Manchester city centre to a new purpose built facility in Manchester, England. We at Planet Eclipse have stayed true to the core values that we have always fought hard to uphold. These values are more than just words, they are what we believe; as a company, employees and as players.
INCLUDED WITH THE ETHA MARKER 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 12” Eclipse Etha LT Barrel Eclipse Tool Tube Eclipse Barrel Sock Manual with Warranty Card Insert Tube of Eclipse Grease 9V battery1 Spares Baggy QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING THE ETHA USER INTERFACE MAINTENENANCE MARKER SPECIFICATIONS Length - 476mm Width - 33.51mm FAULT FINDING PARTS LIST SERVICE & SPARES INDEX Height - 212.2mm Weight - 905g/2lb (with Etha LT barrel) Calibre - 0.
PLEASE READ ALL THE WARNINGS ON PAGES 2 & 3 BEFORE USING THIS MARKER SWITCHING ON THE ETHA At the rear of the frame is the navigation console. Press and hold the select button (SEE FIGURE 1A). Release the select button when the LED lights up and your Etha will begin its power up sequence. SWITCHING OFF THE ETHA Press and hold the select button . Release the select button when the LED on the navigation console turns red. The LED will then extinguish and the Etha will turn off.
QUICK GUIDE USING THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM CONTENTS The Break Beam Sensor System, referred to elsewhere in this manual as ‘BBSS’ is used to detect when a paintball is ready to be fired from the Etha. If no paintball is ready then the BBSS will inhibit the Etha from firing. This prevents the Etha from “chopping” paintballs that are not fully loaded into the marker. When the Etha is powered up, the BBSS is automatically enabled.
FACTORY SET-UP GUIDE 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. Before using the Etha it is important to make sure that the inline regulator and all electronically controlled parameters are set correctly, as some of these may have a negative (and potentially damaging) effect on the marker, in terms of performance and reliability, if incorrectly set.
QUICK GUIDE REPLACING THE 9V BATTERY Ensure that the Etha 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. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION QUICK QUICKSET-UP SET-UP Using a 5/64” (2mm) hex key, remove the countersunk screw towards the bottom of the frame that holds the grip panel onto the frame. Lift the grip panel up to expose the electronics within the frame.
THE ETHA PAINTBALL MARKER CLAMPING LEVER BOLT SYSTEM FEED NECK BODY B A D G GRIP PANEL LEFT C SL3 INLINE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY G FRAME GRIP PANEL RIGHT F ORIENTATION H 12 H E BATTERY I A BBSS COVER SCREW B BBSS COVER C SOLENOID ASSEMBLY D MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY E CIRCUIT BOARD F TRIGGER G MANIFOLD RETAINING SCREW H FRAME SCREW I GRIP SCREW BODY PLUG I OOPS ASSEMBLY MACROLINE
QUICK GUIDE THE ETHA LT BARREL The Eclipse Etha comes as standard with single piece barrel.* CONTENTS The barrel screws into the front of the Etha using a right hand thread meaning that if you hold the Etha pointing away from you the barrel screws into the body in a counter-clockwise direction.* On the barrel back there is a 016 NBR 70 o-ring A which prevents the barrel from vibrating loose from the Etha body when the marker is fired. Replace and lubricate the o-ring with Eclipse Grease as necessary.
THE SL3 INLINE REGULATOR #016 NBR70 INLINE REGULATOR PISTON INLINE REGULATOR TOP1 INLINE REGULATOR EGO SPRING2 #011 NBR70 ADJUSTER TOP REGULATOR SEAL #008 NBR70 ORIENTATION PURGE POPPET ASSEMBLY3 14 #011 NBR 70 1/8 NPTF 90 DEGREE MACROLINE FITTING4 ADJUSTER SCREW INLINE REGULATOR SWIVEL #016 NBR70 INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM 1 Only use the SL3 inline regulator with the ETHA. Only use the SL3 Ego spring with the ETHA SL3 inline regulator.
QUICK GUIDE THE BOLT SYSTEM CONTENTS #017 NBR70 INTRODUCTION #020 NBR70 QUICK SET-UP #017 NBR70 ORIENTATION ORIENTATION USING THE ETHA POPPET INSERT #003 NBR70 USER INTERFACE MAINTENENANCE #010 NBR70 VALVE BODY FAULT FINDING PARTS LIST #009 NBR70 BOLT1 SERVICE & SPARES INDEX #004 NBR70 FIRING POPPET #014 NBR70 BOLT TIP #013 NBR70 #012 NBR70 VALVE JOINER BOLT GUIDE BOLT BUMPER BOLT SPRING 1 Inside the bolt is a black stem. Do not attempt to remove this part from the bolt.
THE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY #007 NBR70 (O-RING GASKET) BRASS FILTER #010 NBR70 (O-RING GASKET) ORIENTATION MANIFOLD 16 SOLENOID VALVE1 M3x17 MOUNTING SCREWS M2.5X5 MOUNTING SCREWS 1 The Etha solenoid valve is NON-SERVICEABLE. Any attempt to strip, dismantle or service the solenoid valve will immediately VOID THE WARRANTY. For more information on the Etha solenoid valve please see page 50.
QUICK GUIDE THE ON/OFF PURGE SYSTEM (OOPS) CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OOPS PIN QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION ORIENTATION #007 NBR70 OOPS BODY USING THE ETHA USER INTERFACE MAINTENENANCE FAULT FINDING #004 NBR70 1/8 NPTF STRAIGHT MACROLINE FITTING OOPS INSERT PARTS LIST SERVICE & SPARES INDEX #005 NBR90 #004 NBR70 OOPS PUSH ROD 10-32UNFx1/2 OOPS RETAINING SCREWS OOPS KNOB 17
THE ETHA NAVIGATION CONSOLE The Etha utilises a tri-colour LED to display all of the information that the user requires. This can be found on the navigation console (FIGURE 4A). The various functions of both the select button the LED are outlined below. The select button and SELECT is used to: - Switch the Etha on and off. - Switch the BBSS (eye system) on and off. - To scroll through parameters and edit parameters.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Below is a brief overview of what happens during the Etha firing cycle. The location of parts discussed in the text below can be found on pages 56-59. FIG 5A CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Assuming the Etha is gassed up and turned on, FIGURE 5A shows the marker in its idle position. The bolt is held back under the tension from the bolt spring, with the bolt guide filled with pressurised gas directly from the inline regulator.
SETTING UP THE ETHA Before you can begin to use your Etha, you will need to attach a barrel, an air system and a paintball loader. INSTALLING A BARREL MAKE SURE THE MARKER IS TURNED OFF AND THAT NO PAINTBALLS ARE IN THE MARKER OR LOADER BEFORE INSTALLING A BARREL. USING THE ETHA FIG 6A 20 While pointing the Etha marker in a safe direction, insert the barrel into the front of the Etha body and screw the barrel into the Etha (in a counter-clockwise direction).
QUICK GUIDE 90 DEGREE MACROLINE FITTING CONTENTS A 90 degree macroline fitting can be found on the SL3 inline regulator as shown in FIGURE 7A. This fitting is secured into the inline regulator using thread lock and DOES NOT need to be removed for regular maintenance of the SL3 inline regulator. INTRODUCTION QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING USINGTHE THEETHA ETHA STRAIGHT MACROLINE FITTINGS USER INTERFACE A Straight macroline fitting can be found on the OOPS as shown in FIGURE 7B.
INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM MAKE SURE THE MARKER IS TURNED OFF WITH A BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AND THAT NO PAINTBALLS ARE IN THE MARKER OR LOADER BEFORE INSTALLING AN AIR SYSTEM. COMPRESSED AIR AND NITROGEN SYSTEMS CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF HANDLED OR USED INCORRECTLY. ONLY USE A AIR SYSTEM CERTIFIED FOR USE WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF USE THE ETHA CANNOT BE USED WITH CO2. ONLY USE COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN.
QUICK GUIDE (CONTINUED) High, mid and low pressure output preset air systems can be used with the Etha, providing the Etha is fitted with the SL3 inline regulator originally supplied with the marker. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION QUICK SET-UP The Eclipse Etha comes complete with an Eclipse On/Off Purge System (OOPS) which provides a direct connection for a preset air system. Before screwing an air system into the OOPS ensure that the OOPS knob is fully unscrewed (SEE FIGURE 8A).
ATTACHING A LOADER DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CLAMPING FEED NECK AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE LOADER OR FEED NECK ITSELF. Release the clamping lever on the feed neck (SEE FIGURE 9A) and test to see if your loader can easily USING THE ETHA be pushed into the top of the feed neck. If the loader cannot easily be pushed into the feed neck, loosen the top screw on the feed neck by turning it counterclockwise using a 5/32” hex key (SEE FIGURE 9B).
QUICK GUIDE SETTING THE TRIGGER There are three adjustment points on the trigger – the front stop trigger screw, the rear stop trigger screw and the spring return strength screw. As standard each Etha comes with a factory set trigger travel of approximately 6mm in total length; 3mm of travel before the firing point and 3mm of travel after the firing point.
ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY CHECK THE VELOCITY OF THE MARKER AT REGULAR INTERVALS DURING USE. MANY EXTERNAL FACTORS CAN EFFECT THE VELOCITY THE MARKER FIRES AT SUCH AS; AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE, SIZE OF PAINTBALLS BEING USED AND BARREL BORE SIZE. USING THE ETHA When using your Etha, you may wish to change the velocity at which your Etha is firing.
QUICK GUIDE UNLOADING THE ETHA CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ALWAYS KEEP THE ECLIPSE ETHA POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND ENSURE ALL PERSONS WITHIN RANGE CONTINUE TO WEAR FACE PROTECTION, UNTIL MARKER IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED AND SAFE. QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING USINGTHE THEETHA ETHA Securely attach a barrel blocking device such as the Eclipse barrel sock1 (supplied with the Etha) to the marker as shown in FIGURE 12A. Turn off the Etha electronics by holding down the button on the back of the frame.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CAUTION: NEVER CARRY YOUR ECLIPSE ETHA UN-CASED WHEN NOT ON A PLAYING FIELD. THE NONPLAYING PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN A PAINTBALL MARKER AND A REAL FIREARM. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND TO PROTECT THE IMAGE OF PAINTBALL, ALWAYS CARRY THE ECLIPSE ETHA (OR ANY OTHER PAINTBALL MARKER) IN A SUITABLE MARKER CASE SUCH AS THE ONE IN WHICH IT WAS SUPPLIED.
QUICK GUIDE THE TOURNAMENT LOCK CONTENTS ALWAYS KEEP THE ECLIPSE ETHA POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND ENSURE ALL PERSONS WITHIN RANGE CONTINUE TO WEAR FACE PROTECTION, UNTIL MARKER IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED AND SAFE. INTRODUCTION QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING USINGTHE THEETHA ETHA The Etha has an electronic tournament lock which, once enabled, prevents the user from making any changes to the setup parameters of the marker.
UNDERSTANDING THE BBSS OPERATION The Etha displays the status of the Break Beam Sensor System using the LED on the navigation console as follows: INDICATION Flashing Yellow BREECH SENSOR STATUS BBSS enabled (On), no paintball detected - marker will not fire. User Interface Flashing Light Blue BBSS enabled (On), paintball detected - marker will fire. 30 Flashing Purple BBSS disabled (Off) - marker will fire. Fast Flashing Purple Blockage detected, BBSS temporarily disabled (Off) marker will fire.
THE SET UP MODE The set up mode can only be entered if the tournament lock is off. See page 29 for details on the tournament lock. To activate the set up mode, firstly ensure that the Etha is switched off. Pull and hold the trigger down, and whilst the trigger is still pulled, push and hold the button until the LED on the navigation console flashes white to indicate entry into the set up mode.
SET UP PARAMETERS The first three set up parameters will need to be set to comply with the rules of the field or site at which this Etha is used. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that these parameters are correctly set. THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER User Interface This parameter is used to control the firing mode of the Etha. The firing mode parameter is indicated by a red light on the navigation console when you are in the set up mode.
QUICK GUIDE The remaining set up parameters are used to configure the performance of the Etha. CONTENTS DWELL The Dwell parameter controls the amount of time that the solenoid valve 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 4.0ms and 15.0ms in 0.1ms increments.
THE BREAK BEAM SENSOR SYSTEM (BBSS) 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. Undo the retaining screw for the BBSS cover on the right hand side of the Etha body using a 5/64" (2mm) hex key (SEE FIGURE 14A). MAIntenAnCe Remove the cover to expose the back of the sensor unit (SEE FIGURE 14B).
QUICK GUIDE (CONTINUED) Remove the Detent and using a dry cotton bud clean the Detent and its location point in the Etha body. Inspect the Detent for damage and replace if necessary (SEE FIGURE 14D)1. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION QUICK SET-UP Insert the Detent into the Etha body (SEE FIGURE 14E) and place the sensor unit back into the designated slot in the body (SEE FIGURE 14B). ORIENTATION USING THE ETHA Ensure that the sensor unit is face down in the body i.e. looking into the breech2.
THE SL3 INLINE REGULATOR 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. Disconnect the macroline hosing from your inline regulator by pulling back the collet section of the hose fitting and keeping the collet depressed. Pull the macroline hose out of the hose fitting and release the collet.
QUICK GUIDE (CONTINUED) Using a dry cotton bud, clean the internal 008 NBR70 o-ring that sits inside the top section of the adjuster assembly. Then using a small hex key gently apply Eclipse Grease to the o-ring (SEE FIGURE 15F)1. At this point if you are maintaining the inline regulator to fix a supercharging issue, turn to page 38 to the ‘ADVANCED SL3 INLINE REGULATOR MAINTENANCE’ section. If you are not fixing a supercharging issue then there is no need to perform this advanced maintenance procedure.
ADVANCED SL3 INLINE REGULATOR MAINTENANCE MAIntEnAnCE 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. This procedure is only required if you are fixing a supercharging SL3 inline regulator (common symptoms of supercharging are a very high velocity first shot and/ or large variances in shot to shot consistency).
QUICK GUIDE CLEANING THE BOLT SYSTEM 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. Insert a 1/4” hex key into the back of the Etha body and unscrew the bolt system assembly from the Etha body (SEE FIGURE 17A). When the bolt system assembly reaches the end of the threads pull the assembly out of the Etha body (SEE FIGURE 17B).
(CONTINUED) 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. Next unscrew the bolt guide from the valve assembly (SEE FIGURE 17I). Clean the bolt guide, removing any old grease, debris or paint from the front, narrow stem section (SEE FIGURE 17J) and the exhaust port inside the bolt guide (SEE FIGURE 17K).
QUICK GUIDE (CONTINUED) Moving onto the valve body: clean the three o-rings and the valve body itself (SEE FIGURE 17Q). Inspect the o-rings and internal bore of the valve body for damage and wear. Replace the o-rings as necessary. Inspect the two sets of air ports labelled A in FIGURE 17Q, making sure all the ports are free of any debris.
ASSEMBLING THE BOLT SYSTEM MAIntEnAnCE 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. 42 Take the firing poppet and apply a light coating of grease to the four o-rings on the poppet shaft (SEE FIGURE 18A). Also apply a light coat of grease to the shaft itself ((SEE FIGURE 18B).
QUICK GUIDE (CONTINUED) Using a cotton bud apply a thin film of grease to the inside of the exhaust port on the bolt guide1 (SEE FIGURE 18I). Apply grease to the smaller front o-ring on the valve body (SEE FIGURE 18J). Then, being careful not the scratch the inside of the bolt guide with the firing poppet shaft, slide the valve body into the bolt guide (SEE FIGURE 18K) and then screw the two parts together.
REMOVING THE FRAME 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. Disconnect the macroline hose and unscrew the inline regulator from the Etha body as detailed in the SL3 inline regulator section of this maintenance guide (pages 36-37). FIG 19A Using a 5/64” hex key remove the screws that attach the grip panels to the frame, then remove the grip panels (SEE FIGURE 19A).
QUICK GUIDE ATTACHING THE FRAME 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. Firstly ensure the BBSS wires are secured in the wire channel on the underside the Etha body (SEE FIGURE 20A).
THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 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. To remove the trigger from the Etha, firstly unscrew the two retaining screws that hold the left and right grip panels onto the frame using a 5/64” hex key (SEE FIGURE 21A), then remove the grip panels. FIG 21A MAIntenAnCe With a 1/16” hex key, loosen the trigger pin retaining screw (SEE FIGURE 21B).
QUICK GUIDE (CONTINUED) To replace the trigger, tilt the trigger forwards inside the trigger guard and slide the trigger into the frame (SEE FIGURE 21E), making sure not to damage the micro-switch. Align the trigger pin hole in the trigger with the trigger pin hole in the frame (SEE FIGURE 21F) then insert the trigger pin into the frame, making sure the trigger pin is centred in the frame (SEE FIGURE 21G). Using a 1/16” hex key tighten the trigger pin retaining screw to lock the trigger pin in place.
THE SOLENOID MANIFOLD 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. There is NO need to remove the solenoid valve or manifold for any kind of regular maintenance. There are NO user-serviceable parts within the solenoid valve.
QUICK GUIDE (CONTINUED) Check the front face of the solenoid manifold to ensure that it is also free from damage or debris (SEE FIGURE 22F). CONTENTS INTRODUCTION QUICK SET-UP Inspect and clean the solenoid valve, removing any moisture, dirt and debris, paying particular attention to the top sealing surface and exhaust ports (SEE FIGURE 22G). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE SOLENOID VALVE UNIT OR THE USER WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED. IF THE SOLENOID IS DAMAGED IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.
THE ETHA SOLENOID VALVE The Etha solenoid valve (SEE FIGURE 23A) is Non-Serviceable. Any attempt to strip or service the Etha solenoid valve will immediately void your warranty. If you experience any issue with your Etha solenoid valve then please contact your nearest Eclipse Service Centre for details on replacement solenoid valves. Visit planeteclipse.com to find your local Eclipse Service Centre.
QUICK GUIDE THE ON/OFF PURGE SYSTEM (OOPS) CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 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. QUICK SET-UP ORIENTATION USING THE ETHA Having disconnected the macroline hose from the fitting on the OOPS body, unscrew and remove the OOPS knob from the OOPS body (SEE FIGURE 24A). The push rod and o-rings will now be exposed (SEE FIGURE 24B).
(CONTINUED) Clean and check the condition of the single internal 005 NBR90 o-ring in the front of the OOPS insert and replace if necessary (SEE FIGURE 24G). Lubricate this o-ring liberally using Eclipse Grease. Lubricate the narrow end of the OOPS pin with a smear of Eclipse Grease and push the OOPS pin, narrow end first, into the OOPS insert so that it sits in the OOPS insert and pokes through to the front (SEE FIGURES 24H & 24I).
SYMPTOM Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the Etha will not switch on. The battery does not seem to last very long. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery terminals are not making proper contact with the battery. Remove the battery, inspect the terminals for damage or debris and then replace the battery. The fly lead to the Etha PCB is damaged. Replace the Etha PCB. The battery type is of a low quality. Use an fresh 9V alkaline or lithium battery.
SYMPTOM The marker is chopping or trapping paint. POSSIBLE CAUSE The Break Beam Sensor System is switched off. SOLUTION Switch on the BBSS. The bolt is dirty, causing the BBSS to incorrectly Clean the bolt. detect a paintball. The BBSS is dirty causing the incorrect detection Clean the BBSS. of paintballs. FAULT FINDING The Etha does not fire. 54 The Dwell parameter is set too low. Increase the Dwell parameter. The firing poppet tip o-ring is dirty / damaged. Clean / replace o-ring as necessary.
SYMPTOM The BBSS does not appear to be reading correctly. The BBSS is not reading at all. Two or more balls are being fed into the breech. POSSIBLE CAUSE The Break Beam Sensor System is dirty. SOLUTION Keep the Break Beam Sensors clean to ensure correct readings (See Maintenance Section). INTRODUCTION Check that the red sensor unit is on the righthand side of the breech. QUICK SET-UP There is a broken wire or contact, or a short circuit on either of the sensor unit cables.
68 65 67 02 02 01 08 04 02 05 14 03 06 07 15 13 11 16 66 72 12 69 09 05 10 21 31 32 30 23 29 28 25 22 28 17 19 18 20 70 21 44 33 46 45 47 28 43 PARTS LIST 26 56 49 27 41 34 36 51 53 40 49 71 52 39 37 53 55 42 35 50 54 48 38 58 60 61 59 57 62 63 64 56
QUICK GUIDE PART NAME CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 01 Valve Body 29 Trigger Pin Locking Screw 56 Macroline Hose QUICK SET-UP 02 Valve Body o-ring 30 Trigger Pin 57 Straight Macroline Fitting ORIENTATION 03 Valve Body Front o-ring 31 Trigger Pin Brass Bushing 58 OOPS Knob USING THE ETHA 04 Valve Joiner 32 Trigger Spring 59 OOPS Body USER INTERFACE 05 Valve Joiner External o-ring 33 Trigger Spring Retaining Screw 60 OOPS Insert MAINTENENANCE 06 Valve Joiner Internal o-ring 34 Navigation
PARTS LIST SCREW 58 O-RING QTY DESCRIPTION 2 MANIFOLD SCREWS ( M2.5 x 5 CAP HEAD SOCKET) 2 SOLENOID SCREWS ( M3 x 17 BUTTON HEAD CROSS ) 4 GRIP SCREW (2), BBSS COVER SCREW (2) ( 6-32UNC x 5/16 COUNTERSUNK SOCKET) 1 SHORT FEED NECK SCREW (10-32UNF x 1/2 CAP HEAD SOCKET) 1 LONG FEED NECK SCREW (10-32UNF x 5/8 CAP HEAD SOCKET) 1 TRIGGER SPRING RETAINING SCREW ( SELF-TAPPING M2.
O-RING LOCATION LOCATION O-RING ALL O-RINGS ARE NBR 70 DUROMETER UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
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INDEX 62 Air Systems…...22,23,27 Auto-off timer...6 Barrel 13,20,27-28,53 Barrel bore...11,53,55 Barrel back...13,20 Barrel blocking device...20,22,27 Barrel sock…..20,27 Barrel threads...11,13 Barrel tip...13,20 Battery (9v)...9,12,18,30,53-54,56-57 Battery connector...9,56-57 Battery level indicator...30 BBSS...6,7,18,20,30,32,34-35,54-55 BBSS disabled...30 BBSS enabled...30 BBSS connector...6 BBSS cover...12,34,35 BBSS cover screw...12,34,35,58 Body...12,56-57 BBSS sensor unit...
21,23,27,51-53 OOPS body...17,20,23,51-53,56-57 OOPS insert...17,51-53,56-57 OOPS knob...17,23,27,51-53,56-57 OOPS pin...17,51-53,56-57 OOPS push rod...17,51-53,56-57 OOPS retaining screw...17,20,58,56-57 Operational overview...19 Parameter….8,31 Pick…..39 Poppet Insert...15,40-42,56-57 Power up...6 Preset air system...22-23 Pressure relief valve...53 PSP...11,32 Purge poppet assembly...14,38 Purge poppet spring...38 Purge poppet...38 Pushbutton...56-57 Rate of fire (ROF)...30 Select button...
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