Operator's Manual
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11. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Note: If you are experiencing any problems and you are using any aftermarket parts, it is necessary to re-install the factory parts and re-test before attempting any troubleshooting, as non-factory aftermarket parts are not designed by Empire
Paintball to work in the Mini GS, and they may be the cause of the problems. Do not contact Empire Paintball or Paintball Solutions until you have returned the Mini GS to its factory stock condition and tested the function.
Marker does not turn On. - Make sure you have a fresh battery.
-Trigger may need to be adjusted.
If you have tried several different batteries, check to make sure the battery harness is plugged in to the board properly. If it is, unplug the battery from the
harness for 5 minutes, then plug back in and try again.
If marker turns on and flashes multiple colors the marker is in programming mode because the trigger is being pressed. Adjust the trigger so that it is not
activating the trigger switch to fix this.
Marker does not fire. - Make sure the marker is turned on.
- Make sure you have a paintball in the chamber
- Trigger may need to be adjusted.
Check the LED light on the back of the foregrip. The LED should be lit when the marker is powered ON.
The anti-chop eye system prevents the marker from firing unless a ball is present. When the eyes detect a ball the led will double blink each second. Never
put anything other than a paintball down the feedneck of the Mini GS.
Check the LED light on the back of the foregrip. If the trigger is being pressed, the LED will display a dim Red which can be seen between blinks of the LED,
and not be Red when the trigger is released. If it is not that way, then the trigger may need to be adjusted. See the “Trigger Adjustments” section earlier in
the manual.
Doesn’t fire with eyes turned off - Trigger may need to be adjusted.
- Solenoid may not be connected
properly.
- Solenoid may need to be reset.
Check the LED light on the back of the foregrip. While holding in the trigger, the LED should stay red in the background, and not be red when the trigger is
released. If it is not that way, then the trigger may need to be adjusted. See the “Trigger Adjustments” section earlier in the manual.
Check to make sure the solenoid is connected properly to the sensor board. If it is, the solenoid may need to be reset.
To reset the solenoid, with the eyes off, pull the trigger repeatedly until the solenoid makes a loud clicking sound again with each trigger pull, but do not pull
the trigger more than 10 times, as this can damage the solenoid. If after 10 pulls the solenoid still doesn’t click, it may need to be serviced.
Leaks air constantly from the breech or
down the barrel.
- Poppet may need to be reset
- Solenoid may need to be reset.
To reset the poppet, remove the gas source from your Mini GS. Gently turn the velocity adjuster all the way in until it stops. Then gas up your Mini. If the leak
has stopped, proceed to back out the velocity adjuster 3/4 of a turn, then measure velocity with a chronograph and adjust as needed. If a small leak
continues upon backing out the velocity adjuster, the air passage through the poppet may be blocked, or the poppet seal face may be worn and needs to
be replaced. See page 10 for more info.
To reset the solenoid, with the eyes off, pull the trigger repeatedly until the solenoid makes a loud clicking sound again with each trigger pull, but do not pull
the trigger more than 10 times, as this can damage the solenoid. If after 10 pulls the solenoid still doesn’t click, it may need to be serviced.
Leaks air from inside the
trigger frame
- Reasons vary.
In order to fix the leak, it is necessary to pinpoint where it is coming from. If you remove the grip, it is easier to detect where the leak is occurring. Review
the schematic diagram for seal locations. Remember to remove the air source and de-gas the Mini before continuing with any disassembly.
Air coming out of Body in front of Trigger - Normal During each shot, it is normal for a puff of air to exit the body just in front of the trigger.
Multiple paintballs fired from only one shot - Ball detents may be sticking open. Remove both ball detent covers and clean the ball detents with a cloth. You may also add some grease to the outer surface of the detents to make sure
they are not sticking within the covers.