Operator's Manual
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2. Rules for Safe Marker Handling
WARNING: Never carry your paintball marker uncased when not on a playing field. The non-playing
public and law enforcement personnel may not be able to distinguish between a paintball marker
and a firearm. For your own safety and to protect the image of the sport, always carry your marker
in a suitable marker case or in the box in which it was shipped.
• Treat every marker as if it were loaded.
• Never look down the barrel of a paintball marker.
• Keep the marker in “Safe Mode” until ready to shoot, power Off and barrel blocking device
installed in/on the marker’s Barrel.
• Keep your finger off the Trigger until ready to shoot.
• Never point the marker at anything you don’t wish to shoot.
• Keep the barrel blocking device in/on the marker’s Barrel when not shooting.
• Always remove paintballs and the air source before disassembly.
• After removing the air source, point marker in safe direction and discharge until marker is
degassed.
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
• Follow warnings listed on the air source for handling and storage.
• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
• The operator and every person within range must wear eye, face and ear protection designed
specifically to stop paintballs and meeting ASTM standard F1776.
• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never shoot at velocities
in excess of 300 feet-per-second (91.44 meters-per-second).
• Read this entire manual before loading, attaching a propellant source or in any way attempting
to operate the Empire Mini GS marker.
3. Basic Operation
- Safety and safe marker handling are the most important aspects of paintball sports. Do not
install compressed air or load paintballs into your MINI GS until you feel completely confident
with your ability to handle your MINI GS safely.
- Keep your finger out of the Trigger guard and away from the Trigger; point the muzzle of the
marker in a safe direction at all times. Keep the marker turned off until ready to operate. The
MINI GS uses an On-Off button as one of its safety devices.
- Always keep your MINI GS pointed in a safe direction. Always use a barrel plug or
barrel blocking device.
- Always use ASTM approved paintball specific eye protection in any areas where paintball
markers may be discharged. Remember that the ultimate safety device is you, the operator.
Barrel Installation
- While pointing marker in a safe direction, place the threaded end of the barrel into the front
opening of the marker body.
- Turn the barrel clockwise until it stops (do not over tighten).
- Install a barrel-blocking device which is included. This can be a barrel plug or other such
device that prevents the accidental discharge of paintballs.
Compressed Air/Nitrogen Supply
The MINI GS is designed to work with Compressed Air/Nitrogen Only. Do Not use CO2, as it will
damage your MINI GS.
Consult the place where you purchased your MINI GS, or a recognized and competent air smith,
for instruction in the safe handling of compressed-air cylinders before purchasing or connecting
one to your MINI GS.
The MINI GS utilizes a fully functional regulator at the bottom of the Grip Frame that doubles as
an ASA (Air Source Adaptor) or receiver for a standard threaded pre-set output compressed air
system. The regulator can function using either “high pressure” or “low pressure” air systems.
Note: If you are using an adjustable regulator system, the output pressure should be set between 350-450 psi.
Before Pressurizing your Mini GS
- Check to make sure that you and anyone within range are wearing eye protection designed
specifically for paintball.
- Double check that all screws are tightened and no parts are loose before installing your tank.
- Ensure you have a barrel plug, barrel sock or other specifically designed barrel-blocking
device in place.
- Make sure there are no paintballs in the marker and that the MINI GS is turned OFF.
Notes:
- Remember compressed air or nitrogen systems can be extremely dangerous if misused or improperly handled. Use
only cylinders meeting D.O.T, TC. or regionally defined specifications. Do not perform any work to your tank
or tank regulator.
- Never disassemble your tank or tank regulator. Only a qualified and trained technician should perform work on your
tank and tank regulator.
- Never add any lubricants or greases into the fill adapter on your tank regulator or into the MINI GS’s regulator.
The following is provided in compliance with California’s Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
Lead, which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reporductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Ce qui suit est fournie conformément à la Proposition 65 de l’état de Californie.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits
chimiques, y compris Plombe, qui est connu de l’État de Californie pour
causer le cancer et des malformations congénitales ou d’autres
problèmes de reproduction. Pour de plus amples renseignements, vistez
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Lo proporciaonado a continuación es a la Proposición 65 en el estado de California.
AVERTENCIA : Este producto puede exponerlo a productos
quimicos, incluido Plomo, conocido en el estado de California como
causantes cáncer y defectos de nacimiento u otros daños reproductivos.
Para obtener más información, www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.