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PMI PIRANHA™ OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING

This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults only, for use in compliance with all applicable laws and regula-

tions. Adult supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor is handling this paintball marker. Protective

goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball must be worn by all persons within range when a paintball

marker is in use . Paintball safety rules must be followed at all times .

WARNING

THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERI-

OUS INJURY OR DEATH. EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE

WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. READ THIS OWNER’S MANU-

AL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE PMI PIRAN-

HA™ PAINTBALL MARKER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES .............2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............4

COMPRESSED GAS/AIR....................6

VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT ..................8

PMI PIRANHA™ SPECIFICATIONS .10

PARTS & DIAGRAM.........................11

MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION ...14

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................20

WARRANTY ......................................23

This owner’s manual is provided with several models of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Pursuit Marketing, Inc.

(PMI, Inc.), reserves the right to modify or change its markers without incurring any obligation to incorporate such

modifications or changes in any of its products that were sold prior to the modification. The information in this

owner’s manual may be updated or changed without notice.

This owner’s manual is intended to remain with the paintball marker upon any subsequent transfer of the marker,

whether through sale, resale, or furnishing in any manner. Updated and replacement owner’s manual may be

obtained from

Pursuit Marketing, Inc., 5035 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176 USA; phone 847.233.9900; www.pminetwork.com.

Questions about the operation of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker may be directed to Pursuit Marketing, Inc.

PMI Piranha

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Summary of content (25 pages)

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PMI PIRANHA™ OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults only, for use in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Adult supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor is handling this paintball marker. Protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball must be worn by all persons within range when a paintball marker is in use . Paintball safety rules must be followed at all times .
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PAINTBALL BASIC SAFETY RULES SAFETY FIRST! WARNING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER. Always wear protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball when shooting this marker.
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All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust marker to shoot paintballs at a velocity that is less than 300 feet per second (fps) and that does not exceed the velocity limit set by the paintball park where the marker is in use. Chronograph the marker at regular intervals during the day, as well as any time the power source is refilled or changed, any time the barrel or any part in the power system is changed, and upon request of any player or game official.
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OPERATING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER WARNING Every person within range of an area where a paintball marker is in use must wear protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball. 1. Attach threaded barrel firmly to marker. 2. At this time, do not attach power source or loader and do not load paintballs into marker. 3. Insert barrel plug firmly into barrel. 4.
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8. Before attaching power source, read and understand the section in this manual on “Compressed Gas/Air”. Follow safety rules for handling compressed gas/air. If any leak occurs in the power system, refer to troubleshooting guide or to a qualified airsmith. Use only cylinders for compressed gas or air that comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to those of the U.S.
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COMPRESSED GAS/AIR The PMI Piranha™ paintball marker may be powered by CO2, regulated compressed air, or regulated nitrogen. From the source of gas or air through the entire power system, there are varying pressures that are applied to the marker and the components of the power system. THE SAFETY RULES FOR HANDLING COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. OPERATING PRESSURE AND INPUT PRESSURE Operating pressure range: 650 p.s.i. to 800 p.s.i. Recommended maximum input pressure is 800 p.s.i.
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WARNING A COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR CYLINDER IS A PRESSURE VESSEL. FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR. ALL FILLING OF COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR CYLINDERS, AND ALL REPAIRS TO A MARKER’S POWER SYSTEM OR ITS COMPONENTS , MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. FILLING COMPRESSED GAS/AIR An overfill of any compressed gas or air cylinder can cause the safety burst disk (Figure 5) on the cylinder to burst, or the cylinder itself to rupture. A cylinder may rupture with extremely dangerous force.
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VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT ON THE PMI PIRANHA™ WARNING All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust marker to shoot paintballs at a velocity that is less than 300 feet per second (fps) and that does not exceed the velocity limit set by the paintball park where the marker is in use.
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The hammer spring assembled with the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker is intended to provide appropriate shooting velocity for most outdoor paintball game situations and will provide a range of velocities suitable for most conditions. Shooting velocity will vary based upon form of regulated compressed gas or air used to power the marker, outside temperature, and other factors . Additional hammer springs of varying spring stiffness are available for further velocity adjustment.
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PMI PIRANHA™ SPECIFICATIONS Action: Length: Weight: Height: Barrel: Barrel Length: Feed Port: Paintballs: Power source: Operating pressure: Input pressure: Power source input: Grip: Safety: semi-automatic, open bolt blow-back 17 inches overall (with 9 in. barrel and without attachments) 1 lb.12 oz. (PMI Piranha™ VTL) 2 lb. 2 oz. (PMI Piranha™) 2 lb. 8 oz.
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PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Barrel Power Feed Power Feed Plug Receiver Field Strip Pin Cocking Knob Muzzle Ball Retainer Vertical ASA Gas Port Figure 8 Grip Safety Pin Trigger Sear Release Slide Velocity Adjusting Screw Bottom line Shown: PMI Piranha™ VTL Vertical Air Configuration adapter and ASA attach here on bottom line models.
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PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS DIAGRAM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
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Figure 9 Shown: PMI Piranha™ VTL Vertical Air Configuration PMI Piranha ™ 13
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PMI Piranha ™ 14
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MAINTENANCE OF THE PMI PIRANHA™ The PMI Piranha™ is easy to strip for cleaning and basic maintenance. Regular cleaning and maintenance is highly recommended, including frequent checks of all power system components. Keep screws tightened. Replace worn components with factory parts; all leaks must be repaired promptly. Power system repairs are best performed by the factory or an authorized factory repair facility; contact PMI for information regarding authorized PMI Piranha™ repair facilities.
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4. Grasp the block assembly and slowly begin to pull the bolt/hammer assembly out of the marker. Figure 11 5. When the bolt/hammer assembly is about halfway out, grasp it with one hand and continue to hold it intact while removing it completely from the marker. Figure 12 Figure 11 Figure 12 Grasp assembly. Figure 13 Bolt-hammer assembly removed. LUBRICATION It is recommended that a 100% synthetic oil, such as KC Trouble Free gun oil, be used for lubricating the marker. 1.
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MAINTENANCE OF THE PMI PIRANHA™ REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. See Figures 15 through 23, which show the sequence of procedure for reassembly of the bolt/hammer assembly. Once it is reassembled, hold the bolt/hammer assembly in one hand. Figure 24. Push it into the marker until it stops sliding forward, which will be about halfway into the body of the marker. Figure 25. 2. Push the Sear Release Slide button forward. Figure 26.
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SEQUENCE FOR BOLT/HAMMER REASSEMBLY Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 PMI Piranha ™ 18
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ADVANCED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO. CONTACT PMI, INC., FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED PMI PIRANHA™ REPAIR FACILITIES. PAINTBALL MARKER POWER SYSTEMS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED ONLY WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED COMPONENTS. 1. Before disassembly of the marker, remove all paintballs from the marker, barrel, and loader ; remove power source; and remove all gas or air from the power system. 2.
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4. To remove the ASA adapter, remove the small allen screw under the receiver. Figure 30. The ASA adapter can then be removed. Figure 31. NOTE: The o-ring on the ASA adapter that, at insertion, contacts the receiver first is white . The other o-ring is black. Figure 30 Figure 31 5. To access the valve assembly, remove the the valve spring, pin, and guide as in Figure 32. Remove the small brass screw located in the center of the underside of the receiver, Figure 33.
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TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO. THIS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DOES NOT COVER ALL SITUATIONS AN INDIVIDUAL MAY ENCOUNTER. CONTACT PMI, INC., FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED PMI PIRANHA™ REPAIR FACILITIES. PAINTBALL MARKER POWER SYSTEMS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED COMPONENTS. AIR LEAK Leak in pressure source between valve and cylinder Do not fill cylinder.
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TRIGGER AND SHOOTING Trigger will not pull back Check that mechanical safety is not engaged; safety should be fully pushed toward left side of marker and red o-ring on safety should be fully visible Trigger pulls back, marker will not shoot Check that marker is cocked, air source is correctly attached, and air source is adequately filled Trigger action does not feel smooth Check pin at top of trigger near trigger frame; if it catch es on the edge of the frame, use center punch to tap pin back into plac
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TROUBLESHOOTING PAINTBALLS Not flying straight Check for broken paint in barrel, loader, feed tube, chamber, and bolt/hammer assembly area. Disassemble and clean. Break in barrel Check ball retainer (RP 1160) and replace if necessary Do not drop into feed tube Shake loader; check loader and feed tube for broken paint Two shoot at a time Check ball retainer (RP 1160) and replace if necessary SHOOT ONLY QUALITY PAINTBALLS.
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WARRANTY Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI, Inc.), extends a warranty to the original purchaser of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. PMI, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing any part of the product which is defective. Service for this replacement or repair will be done free of charge upon delivery of the product to Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI, Inc.
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REPAIR PROCEDURE ORIGINAL SALES PURCHASE RECEIPT OR PACKING SLIP Save your original sales purchase receipt or packing slip. A copy must accompany the marker when warranty repairs are sought. PMI, Inc., takes pride in manufacturing high quality paintball products for many years of trouble free enjoyment. Should you experience any difficulty in operating or maintaining this PMI Piranha™ paintball marker, please re-read the owner’s manual carefully. If further assistance is needed, contact PMI, Inc., at 847.