EPIPHANY Operation and adjustment instructions
Q UIC K START 01 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 02 BATTERY 05 LOADER Insert your loader into the feedneck and make sure it is secure. Due to the high rates of fire that the Epiphany can achieve, we recommend the use of a modern high-performance loader. Be sure the loader fits securely and is twist-fit in place with a clockwise motion (see the Hopper section.) 07 FILL TANK Screw the included barrel into the Epiphany.
TABLE OF CONTE N T S Quick Start 00 – THE EPIPHANY IS NOT A TOY Getting Familiar 02 – MISUSE OF THE EPIPHANY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
G ETT ING FAMIL I AR STATISTICS REQUIRED ALLEN WRENCHES LENGTH/HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 20 Inches (with stock 14” barrel) / 8.25 Inches (with on/off ASA) / 2lbs, 3oz (marker only) OPERATING PRESSURE: Approx. 260 psi, 280 psi max PAINTBALLS: .
BAR REL BLOCK ER / H O PPER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FIG. 1 BARREL BLOCKER IN USE FIG. 2 USE HIGH PERFORMANCE LOADER BARREL BLOCKER The Barrel Blocking Device is a critical piece of paintball safety equipment - nearly as important as paintball goggles. The Barrel Blocker serves to protect against accidental discharge of a paintball by catching it before it can cause harm.
G AS ES Never put oil in a compressed air regulator or tank—only apply manufacturer specified lubricants. FIG. 3 HPA TANK BEING FILLED FIG. 4 COMPRESSED AIR FIG. 5 CO2 WITH ANTI-SIPHON The Epiphany is a low-pressure paintgun. It operates in the range of 250 to 280 psi, which means it can function well with either compressed air or CO2 as a power source.
G AS ES Two easy ways to properly use CO2 with the Epiphany are an anti-siphon tank or a remote line. Anti-siphon tanks have a J shaped tube professionally installed inside. When the tank is screwed into a bottom line ASA, such as the one that is standard on the Epiphany, the tube delivers gas only. The antisiphon tube works like a diver’s snorkel, repositioning the gas intake from the valve, to the top side of the tank.
G AS SYSTEM M O UN T I N G PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FIG. 6 BOTTOM OF GRIP FRAME FIG. 7 INSTALLING SET SCREW FIG. 8 TIGHTENING SET SCREW The Epiphany offers multiple gas system mounting options. While it has a pair of 10-32 screw holes, it also features an integrated air system rail which can be used for low profile air system attachment. The Epiphany is preconfigured with a dovetail mount on/off ASA mounted on the rail. To remove this ASA, degas and unload the Epiphany.
PAINT/VELOCITY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FIG. 9 INCREASING VELOCITY PAINT Even the best quality paintballs will vary in size from one batch to the next and as weather conditions change. While your marker will work well even with a poor paint to barrel fit, optimal performance will be achieved with a proper fit. Paintgun barrels are available in a variety of bore sizes to allow the user to select the best possible fit, and barrel kits like The Freak allow for easy adjustment to paint of different diameters.
V ISION/D EG ASS IN G PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FIG. 10 VISION INSTRUCTIONS PROGRAMMING BUTTON/LED LEDs When the Epiphany is turned on it will be in Vision mode. The internal infra-red eye will be used to detect whether or not a paintball is in the breech. This feature practically eliminates the possibility of a chopped paintball. Vision mode is indicated by a rapid blinking of the light in the power button when there is a paintball in the breech, or a slow blinking when it is empty.
ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT SETTING LIGHT INDICATION MODE FUNCTION ONE Dwell Up [solid yellow] TWO Dwell Down [solid red] THREE ROF Delay Up [shoot slower/blink yellow] FOUR ROF Delay Down [shoot faster/blink red] FIVE Firing Modes Up [double blink yellow] SIX Firing Modes Down [double blink red] IMPORTANT FIG. 11 TURNING ON EPIPHANY POWER BUTTON ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT Dwell, Rate of Fire Delay and Mode adjustments are made using the marker’s programming button and power button.
DWELL The dwell setting determines how long the Epiphany holds open its solenoid valve, which ultimately affects how much gas is released to fire each shot. It is important to balance the dwell and the operating pressure (the setting of the vertical regulator). Too high of a dwell with a low operating pressure will cause poor gas efficiency and velocity drop-off. Too low of a dwell will leave the marker unable to properly cycle through a full firing sequence.
RO F DEL AY/ FIRIN G M O D E S ROF DELAY The Rate of Fire Delay (ROFDelay) adjustment determines how long the Epiphany must wait after it shoots, before the next shot can be fired. This delay allows time for the bolt to return to its rear position, gas pressure in the fire chamber to be recharged, and for a new paintball to fall into the breech. Increasing the Rate Of Fire Delay setting will decrease the maximum rate of fire the marker is capable of achieving.
T RIGG ER ADJUSTMENT FIG. 13 PRE–TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT FIG. 14 POST–TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT FIG. 15 ADJUSTING ACTIVATION POINT The Epiphany features three trigger adjustment points to best suit your style of play. It may be tempting to set your Epiphany to the shortest trigger pull possible. Many players however, opt for a slightly longer pull. This allows them to walk the trigger to higher rates of fire.
E PIPH ANY PART S FIG. 16 IMPORTANT MAJOR EPIPHANY COMPONENTS 1 Although many Ion parts are compatible with the Epiphany, the Epiphany operates in a different pressure range. For proper operation both an Epiphany Circuit board and Epiphany hoses must be used. The Epiphany circuit board can be identified by the red protective wrapping with a black Ion logo on its solenoid coil. An Epiphany circuit board may be used in an Epiphany, Ion or SP-8.
D ISASS E MBLY 01 02 Use a 1/8-inch allen wrench to remove the body flat cap screw which is normally concealed by the barrel. Remove both left side (gauge side) grip screws with a a 5/64-inch allen wrench and open the flexible wraparound grip. It is important to note that the Epiphany’s grip screws are shorter than those of an Ion, and use of screws that are too long may damage the marker’s circuit board. Remove the battery from the grip frame.
D ISASS E MBLY DISASSEMBLY CONTINUED 04 05 06 Grasp the body with one hand and the grip frame with the other. Slowly pull the body away from the grip frame, rolling it slightly to the side, exposing the top of the grip frame and banjo fitting. It can be helpful to gently push on the bottom of the circuit board with a thumb, helping it to slide upward. Remove the front banjo fitting from over the vertical adapter with a 1/8-inch allen wrench.
REASSEM BLY CLEANING AND REASSEMBLY 01 02 03 04 Use a soft cloth to clean all parts of paint and dirt as well as old oil or grease. Make sure the Vision circuit board and its components are clean and undamaged. Make sure no dirt or debris is blocking the Vision holes in the body breech – use a cotton swab to clean these openings if necessary. Use SL33K to grease all of the o-rings on the bolt and bolt stop. Apply only a thin coating, do not over-grease.
E PIPH ANY VOL U M E I N S E R T S IMPORTANT FIG. 19 REMOVING VOLUME INSERT In order to provide more consistent velocity at higher rates of fire (above 10 bps) the Epiphany utilizes a smaller fire chamber volume than an Ion. To deliver full velocity, it operates at a slightly higher pressure range (250 to 280 psi.
SO LE NOID VALVE FIG. 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SOLENOID EXPLODED VIEW 01 Follow the disassembly instructions to remove the circuit board from the Epiphany. Using a 3/32inch allen wrench, hold the circuit board and solenoid body then pry the bracket from the back of the solenoid valve. Place the wrench between the bracket and the upper, black section of the solenoid valve body. 800.922.
Note: When removing or installing the Epiphany regulator, it is important to pull down firmly on the regulator sleeve so that the regulator body turns with it. REG U LAT OR 01 Parts of the Epiphany’s vertical regulator use left-handed threads. These parts must be turned counter-clockwise to screw them in, and clockwise to unscrew them – the opposite direction of normal screws. 02 03 Degas the marker, and remove the macroline hose from the regulator.
BALL DETENTS 01 02 Degas and disassemble the marker (see disassembly section.) Look into the body breech. The tip of each ball detent should extend approximately 1/16 of an inch into the breech area. If either detent does not reach this far into the breech, it should be replaced. To avoid risk of eye injury, even while wearing goggles, do not look into the barrel or breech of an assembled marker. 20 800.922.2147 www.smartparts.
T ROUB LESHOO T I N G IMPORTANT EPIPHANY IS LEAKING INTERNALLY. — Pneumatic hoses may be loose, damaged or not fully connected. Replace hoses with Smart Parts Epiphany hoses only. — One or more of the banjo fittings may be loose or have a damaged seal. Inspect and tighten fittings. Replace if necessary with Smart Parts Ion/Epiphany banjo fittings only. — Solenoid armature is damaged or overpressurized. Make sure operating pressure is under 280psi. Inspect solenoid valve and replace armature if necessary.
T ROUB LESHOO T I N G EPIPHANY HAS INCONSISTENT VELOCITY OR DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY DURING RAPID FIRING. — Barrel to paint match may not be correct. Check the fit of the paintballs to the barrel (see Paint section of this manual.) If it is a poor fit, switch paintballs, barrel, or barrel insert for a better fit. — Gas source could be low. Fill gas source and make sure valve is turned on. — Battery may be low.
T ROUB LESHOO T I N G IMPORTANT EPIPHANY’S POWER BUTTON LIGHT FLASHES IN VISION MODE BUT WILL NOT FIRE. — — — — Possible chamber obstruction. Hold the power button down to put the Epiphany into non-Vision mode. While wearing paintball mask/googles in an area where it is safe to fire, fire the marker to clear any possible chamber obstructions. Paint or debris may be blocking the Vision eye from “seeing” the breech. Remove the Vision circuit board.
T ROUB LESHOO T I N G IMPORTANT ROF IS TURNED UP ALL THE WAY AND EPIPHANY WILL NOT FIRE RAPIDLY. TECH SUPPORT — Our Technical Support Department is open Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm EST, and can be reached at 724-539-2660. Additional support and downloadable product manuals are available through our web site, www.smartparts.com. — The ROFDelay setting of the Epiphany circuit board controls how long the marker must wait between shots.
C PS TABLE NOTE:THE THEEPIPHANY EPIPHANYCIRCUIT CIRCUITBOARD BOARD WILL FIRE AT AT A MAXIMUM OF 17 NOTE: WILL NOT FIRE RATES ABOVE 17CYCLES CYCLESPER PER SECOND. SECOND. DWELL R O F D E L A Y Stock Dwell Value: 52 clicks from bottom Stock ROFDelay Value: 50 clicks from bottom This table provides a cross reference between Epiphany settings and the resulting maximum possible cycles per second.
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