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Specifications
Model .............................................................. Tippmann
TM
C3
TM
Caliber ................................................................................. .68
Action ........................................................... Slide Action Pump
Power/Propane Supply.............. Disposable Propane Cylinder
Standard Barrel Length ....................................................... 13”
Overall Length (with standard barrel & no tank).............. 17.6”
Weight (without tank)...................................................3.75 lbs.
Effective Range ............................................................ 150+ ft.
Velocity ... Adjustable: always measure your marker’s velocity
before playing paintball and never shoot at velocities in excess
of 300 feet per second (see Velocity Adjustment page 9).
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your marker will not fire:
•
Check to be sure the safety is in the FIRE position. See
safety instructions on page 4.
• Check to be sure your propane tank is not empty.
•
Battery may be bad. See battery replacement on page 8.
•
The Spark Plug may be dirty and need to be cleaned.
See Spark Plug Cleaning and Maintenance on page 13.
• Fuel Air Mixture may need adjustment.
See Regulator Adjustment on page 14.
• Internal wire(s) may be disconnected or damaged. Follow
Marker disassembly instructions beginning on page 14,
to disassemble and inspect internal wires and connections.
If your marker misfires:
•
The Spark Plug may be dirty and need to be cleaned.
-See Spark Plug Cleaning and Maintenance on page 13.
If the electronics short out:
•
The Spark Plug may be dirty and need to be cleaned.
-See Spark Plug Cleaning and Maintenance on page 13.
• Internal wire(s) may be disconnected or damaged.
-Follow Marker disassembly instructions beginning on page
14, to disassemble and inspect internal wires and connections.
If you smell propane when using your marker:
• Other than briefly when attaching or detaching the propane
cylinder, if you still smell propane, do not fire the marker -
remove the propane cylinder and seek qualified repair from
Tippmann
TM
or your local paintball dealer.
Tippmann
TM
C3
TM
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should I buy the new C3
TM
Marker?
Convenience! With over 50,000 shots per 16 ounce tank and
the accessibility of propane cylinders at many retail locations,
paintball players can spend more time playing paintball and less
time trying to fill or find a place to fill their C0
2 or Nitrogen tank.
2. How does the performance compare to C0
2 or Nitrogen /
Compressed Air?
Propane has the same velocity range of C0
2, Nitrogen or
Compressed Air but it is not affected by temperature changes
and it maintains a consistent velocity for every shot.
3. Can I adjust the ball velocity with a C3
TM
Marker?
Yes. The C3
TM
Marker has a velocity range similar to any
standard marker. The velocity can be adjusted from
approximately 240 to 310 FPS at the back of the C3
TM
Marker
using a large flat head screwdriver.
4. Is there really much of a savings using Propane vs. C0
2
or Nitrogen?
Yes. It costs under $8 for a disposable 16.4-ounce propane
tank, versus $30 to $35 for a 20-ounce CO
2 tank. Plus you
have to fill your CO
2 tank after every 1,000 shots! To fill your
CO
2 tank for 50,000 shots you would have to spend an
additional $250!
5. Is propane safe to use?
Yes, like any fuel source when handled according to the
appropriate safety instructions. Propane is actually a low
pressure gas that uses only a small amount of fuel in an internal
combustion chamber. The propane is never actually released
into the air by the marker and is very safe to use.
6. I noticed that as I was tightening the Propane to the
marker, I detected the smell of Propane. Is this normal?
Yes. As the tank is being threaded into the regulator, a small
amount of gas may escape. The Propane smell will go away
after a few seconds.
7. Where else is propane used?
Propane is used safely in dozens of consumer products like
nail guns, power tools, household appliances, outdoor lighting,
camping equipment and cars. When used in these types of
items or in an internal combustion chamber like the C3
TM
,
propane is a convenient and effective fuel.
8. What happens if there is a leak in a connection on the
marker?
Simply unhook the propane cylinder from the marker. Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
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