Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:56 PM Page 1 Paintball Marker Operator’s Manual 5.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:56 PM Page 2 PIRANHA® OPERATOR’S MANUAL The Piranha® is a paintball marker designed to shoot .68 caliber paintballs for use in the sport of paintball. Paintball is a recreational and competitive sport played worldwide. Special equipment used in paintball includes paintball markers, which are airguns; and paintballs, which are liquid-filled gelatin capsules that mark with a bright color.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:56 PM Page 4 TOP 6 QUESTIONS ANSWERED 1. Leaks down barrel Make sure marker is cocked before attaching air. Check cup seal for wear or grooves. Replace if leak continues. See page 28 for more information. 2. Low velocity (to make it shoot harder) 1. Check that air source is adequately filled. 2. Adjust velocity by turning the velocity adjusting screw clockwise. 3. Remove bolt/hammer assembly and clean it.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:56 PM Page 6 PAINTBALL BASIC SAFETY RULES This paintball marker operates using compressed gas or air at specified pressure ranges. Follow safety procedures when handling compressed gas or air. All filling of compressed gas or air cylinders must be done by qualified persons. Always cock marker before attaching air or gas source to it. Failure to always cock marker before attaching air to it may cause accidental firing or discharge of paintballs.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:57 PM Page 8 operating the piranha® marker 8. Follow safety rules for handling compressed gas/air. If any leak occurs in the marker, 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. Department of Transportation, OSHA, Compressed Gas Association, and/or American Society for Testing and Materials.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:57 PM Page 10 SPRING KIT INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. Never allow the marker to shoot at velocities exceeding 300 FPS. Always remove the gas source and all paintballs from your marker before you disassemble any part of it. Before changing any component of a paintball marker, fully understand the entire operator’s manual. When changing springs or anything else that will alter shooting velocity of the marker, have appropriate chronograph available for testing results. 5.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:57 PM Page 12 LUBRICATION It is recommended that 100% synthetic paintball marker oil be used for lubricating the marker. Do not use any oil aside from paintball marker oil or you run the risk of ruining the O-rings. 1. Before each insertion of the removable air source (tank or remote line) into the ASA, clean the threads and put two drops of oil onto them. 2. After removing the bolt/hammer assembly, clean off any paint or dirt. Put 1 drop of oil onto each O-ring.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:57 PM Page 14 CUP SEAL & VALVE REMOVAL WA R N I N G DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLE YOUR PIRANHA® UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO. CONTACT KEE FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED KEE PIRANHA® REPAIR FACILITIES. PHONE: 1.800.724.6822 WEB: KEEACTIONSPORTS.COM THE PAINTBALL MARKER AIR SYSTEM MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED ONLY WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED COMPONENTS. 1.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:57 PM Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING AIR LEAK TRIGGER AND SHOOTING Trigger pulls back, marker will not shoot Leak in pressure source between tank valve and cylinder Do not fill cylinder. Immediately take to qualified personnel for inspection. Cylinder must be drained. Leaks down barrel Check front of cup seal where it touches the valve for any wear or grooves. Replace if leak continues.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:58 PM Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING PAINTBALLS Always check for poor quality paintballs prior to playing. Any time paint gets too cold or too warm, there’s always the chance it is ruined. Check for broken paint or oil in barrel, loader, feed tube and chamber. Bolt/hammer assembly area must Not flying straight also be free of broken paint. Check that marker is not shooting over 300 fps.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:58 PM Page 20 WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING may vary from state to state. KEE is not liable for any consequential damages or incidental damages which may arise from the use or operation of the Piranha® or from any breach of the warranty herein set forth. WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Please fill out entirely the enclosed Piranha® Registration form and mail it to: KEE Action Sports, 570 Mantua Blvd., Sewell, NJ 08080 USA. The Piranha® is a registered trademark.
Manual_Piranha_5.5_eng.qxd 11/16/07 1:58 PM Page 22 WA R N I N G THE 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 OPERATOR’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE PIRANHA® PAINTBALL MARKER. Piranha® Paintball Markers manufactured by: KEE Action Sports 570 Mantua Blvd. Sewell, NJ 08080 USA Toll Free Phone: 1.800.724.6822 www.
