Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of your Tippmann
TM
paintball marker. We believe our A-5
TM
line of markers to be
the most accurate and durable paintball markers available
,
and proudly manufactured in the USA.
All Tippmann
TM
A-5
TM
models will give many years of dependable service if cared for
properly.
Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become
familiar with your Tippmann
TM
A-5
TM
markers’ parts, operation,
and safety precautions before you attempt to load or fire
this marker. If you have a missing or broken part or need
assistance, please contact Tippmann
TM
Consumer Relations
at 1-800-533-4831 for fast friendly service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warning/Caution ................................................................. 2
Warning/Caution Barrel Sleeve Installation......................... 2
Warning/Liability Statement ................................................ 4
Safety is your Responsibility ............................................... 4
Safe Mode = Turning The Safety On................................... 4
Fire Mode = Turning The Safety Off .................................... 4
Getting Started .................................................................... 6
1. Prepare Marker for Air Supply Cylinder Installation ..... 6
2. Air Supply Cylinder Installation .................................... 6
3. Hopper and Cyclone
TM
Feeder ..................................... 7
4. Rate of Fire Adjustments and Troubleshooting............ 7
5. Velocity Adjustment ..................................................... 7
6. Rear Sight Adjustment ................................................. 7
Marker Model Specifications ............................................. 13
A-5
TM
Schematic Standard Parts................................... 14-15
Unloading Your Marker ..................................................... 16
Air Supply Cylinder Removal ............................................ 16
Cleaning & Maintenance ................................................... 16
Field Stripping / Receiver Disassembly ............................ 17
Repairing Air Supply Leaks ............................................... 22
Storage.............................................................................. 22
Warranty and Repair Policy .............................................. 23
Warranty or Repair Procedure .......................................... 23
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WARNING
THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. EYE, FACE AND EAR PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR
PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON
WITHIN RANGE. WE RECOMMEND AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD
TO PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT
SUPERVISION WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE
OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING
BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLATION
2) PINCH CORD LENGTH ADJUSTOR
BUTTON AND HOLD TO BACK OF GRIP AS YOU PULL CORD
THROUGH IT UNTIL ADJUSTOR IS SNUG AGAINST BACK OF
GRIP, THEN RELEASE BUTTON.
3) CHECK TO BE SURE THERE IS ENOUGH CORD ELASTICITY
TO PULL CORD/ADJUSTOR OFF OF GRIP TO REMOVE
BARREL SLEEVE FOR FIRING.
4) AFTER CORD LENGTH IS
ADJUSTED, LOCK CORD LENGTH
BY TYING A KNOT IN THE CORD
AGAINST THE BACK
OF THE ADJUSTOR AS SHOWN.
• EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THAT THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN SAFE MODE (SEE
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4), AND THE BARREL SLEEVE IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED ON YOUR MARKER AS FOLLOWS.
FOR FLATLINE
BARRELS SLIDE
FLATLINE INTO
SLEEVE AND
LOOP CORD ONTO
FRONT GRIP AND
POSITION AT BACK OF FRONT GRIP.
CORD
LENGTH ADJUSTOR
BUTTON
1) SLIDE BARREL INTO SLEEVE AND LOOP CORD OVER TOP
OF RECEIVER AND POSITION AT BACK OF GRIP AS SHOWN.