SHOCKER NXT Operation and adjustment instructions
Q U I C K START 01 The SHOCKER NXT can be damaged by liquid CO2. Thoroughly read and understand the Gasses Section of the manual before using CO2 to avoid damage. 02 BATTERY 05 LOADER Insert your loader into the feedneck and make sure it is secure. Due to the high rates of fire that Shocker NXT can achieve, we recommend the use of a modern high-performance loader. Have your compressed air (HPA) or CO2 tank filled by a person who is properly trained to do so.
TA B L E OF CONTENTS SHOCKER NXT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Quick Start 00 Getting Familiar 02 Gases 04-05 Gas System Mounting 06 Paint 07 Velocity 07 Vision 07 Dwell 08 Rate of Fire 09 Rebound 09 Trigger 10-11 [ DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ] Shocker NXT Parts Diagram 12 Degassing 13 Bolt and Valve [ DISASSEMBLY ] 14 Bolt and Valve [ CLEANING/REASSEMBLY ] 15 Regulator [ CLEANING/REASSEMBLY ] 16 Ball Detent/Vision Eye 17 Grip Frame Removal 18 Vision Eye Removal 19 Grip Frame 2
G E T T ING FAMILIAR PLEASE READ CAREFULLY STATISTICS MAINTENANCE LENGTH/HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 8 inches (without barrel) x 6 inches, 1 lbs. 14 oz.
B A R REL BLOCKER/HOPPER BARREL BLOCKER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FIG. 1 BARREL BLOCKER IN USE FIG. 2 USE HIGH PERFORMANCE LOADER 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 A S ES Never put oil in a compressed air regulator or tank—only apply manufacturer specified lubricants. GASES FIG. 3 The Shocker NXT is a low-pressure paintgun. It operates in the range of 180 to 220 psi, which means it can function well with either compressed air or CO2 as a power source. Proper set up of your gas system will help you obtain the best possible performance from your Shocker NXT.
G A S ES [ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 ] PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FIG. 4 COMPRESSED AIR FIG. 5 CO2 WITH ANTI-SIPHON Two easy ways to properly use CO2 with the Shocker NXT 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, like the one that is standard on the Shocker NXT, with their anti-siphon side up, the tube delivers gas only.
G A S SYSTEM MOUNTING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FIG. 6 BOTTOM OF GRIP FRAME FIG. 7 INSTALLING SET SCREW FIG. 8 TIGHTENING SET SCREW The Shocker NXT offers multiple options for mounting compressed air systems or CO2 tanks. Located on the bottom of the grip frame are a pair of industry standard 10-32 screw holes which can be used to mount a bottom-line ASA, an S-Rail, or drop forward.
PA I N T/VELOCITY/VISION 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 Shocker NXT will work well even with a poor paint to barrel fit, optimal performance will be achieved with a proper fit.
Example Dwell Setting: To set a dwell value of 8ms, first press the lower programming button repeatedly until it chirps rapidly indicating that the bottom value of 3ms has been reached. Then, press the upper programming button 20 times (20 x 0.25ms = 5ms.) D W E LL FIG. 10 REMOVE THE RUBBER GRIP FIG. 11 TOP PROGRAMMING BUTTON FIG. 12 LOWER PROGRAMMING BUTTON The dwell and rate of fire adjustments are made using the Shocker NXT’s two programming buttons.
R AT E OF FIRE/REBOUND IMPORTANT RATE OF FIRE RATE OF FIRE The Rate of Fire adjustment determines how long the Shocker NXT will wait after activating the solenoid valve before the next shot can be fired. This time allows 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 setting will decrease the maximum rate of fire the Shocker NXT is capable of achieving.
T R I G GER The Shocker has four main points of trigger adjustment, providing you with the ability to set up the perfect trigger for your style of play. Adjustments in the pre-travel, post-travel, return tension, and switch activation are possible with a wide range of adjustment for each. It may be tempting to set your Shocker NXT to the shortest, lightest trigger pull possible, and that is easy to do.
T R I G GER 01 Using a 1/16-inch Allen wrench, unscrew and remove the trigger pivot pin. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FIG. 14 02 03 Slide the trigger upward, and forward. Move the bottom of the trigger forward. The bottom most trigger adjustment screw – the pre-travel adjuster – may catch on the grip frame, preventing the trigger from being removed. If it does, simply unscrew it counter-clockwise for a few turns with a 0.050-inch Allen wrench, and try again.
S H O CKER NXT PARTS IMPORTANT MAJOR SHOCKER COMPONENTS 20 3 2 6 4 5 1 9 12 13 11 10 14 19 15 16 18 12 800.922.2147 www.smartparts.
D E G ASSING At the end of each day’s use and before performing maintenance work on your Shocker NXT, it will need to be degassed, and all paint will be removed. In an area where it is safe to shoot (the chronograph area at a paintball field) and while wearing paintball goggles, remove the hopper from the Shocker NXT. By turning the Shocker NXT upside down, you can empty any extra paintballs from the feedneck into your hand.
B O LT /VALVE 01 DEGAS THE SHOCKER AND MAKE SURE NO PAINT IS IN THE MARKER. FIG. 15 14 02 03 04 05 06 Remove barrel of Shocker NXT Using a 3/16” Allen Wrench, unscrew the bolt guide (the rear of the bolt guide forms the end cap on the back of the Shocker NXT.) Use a non-marring tool at least 7 inches in length to remove the fire chamber.
B O LT /VALVE CLEANING AND REASSEMBLY 01 02 03 04 Clean the fire chamber and fire chamber front, and inspect their o-rings for damage. Replace worn or damaged o-rings. Pay special attention to the two internal o-rings that seal against the bolt. Make sure they are clean and undamaged. Also be sure to clean the inside of the fire chamber to prevent dirt and grease buildup. Wiping both the external and internal surfaces with a paper towel or soft rag is ideal.
R E G ULATOR 01 CLEANING AND REASSEMBLY 02 03 Remove the rubber cover from the lower part of the vertical regulator. This will expose the vertical safety screw slot. Use a 5/8-inch open-end wrench, or adjustable wrench to turn the adjuster cap on the bottom of the regulator, as if you were adjusting velocity, until the safety screw is visible in the vertical safety screw slot. The safety screw ensures that the regulator will not be unscrewed too far during normal use.
B A L L DETENT/VISION EYE INSPECTION AND CLEANING 01 02 03 04 05 Use a 1/16-inch Allen wrench to remove one of the Shocker NXT’s ball detent covers. The wrench should be inserted into the small hole in the cover, where it will engage a screw. Fully unscrew the ball detent screw, and the entire cover can be lifted away. The ball detent cover screw fits into a keyhole slot in the ball detent cover, a small foam pad should prevent it from falling out, but keep a close eye on it just in case.
Due to the internal gas filtering built into the Shocker NXT, removal and or disassembly of the solenoid valve is not required during regular maintenance and may actually shorten its service life. Leave it where it is and lead a happy life. G R I P FRAME REMOVAL 01 02 Degas the Shocker NXT. Disconnect the macroline running from the ASA or compressed air regulator to the Shocker NXT’s vertical regulator. Remove the four screws that hold the rubber grip on the grip frame, and remove the rubber grip.
V I S I O N EYE RE MOVAL 01 The Vision eyes are what the Shocker NXT’s circuits use to determine if a paintball has been loaded into the breech. To remove or install a Vision eye, remove the grip frame from the body. Reflective Vision eyes are located under the right side ball detent cover, and beam-break eyes are positioned under both ball detent covers. Remove the appropriate cover(s) for your type of eye.
G R I P FRAME REASSEMBLY 01 02 To reconnect the grip frame, bring the body and grip frame close together, very gently inserting the wiring harness directly through the opening in the top of the grip frame, just above the battery.
T R O UBLESHOOTING SHOCKER IS DIFFICULT TO SWITCH ON/OFF. — The battery is low or dead. Inspect and replace. — Solenoid wiring harness is in the way of the on/off button and on/off switch. Remove the grip frame. Relocate wires away from switch and check for damage. Reassemble properly. IMPORTANT BREAKING PAINT. — Paint to barrel match is wrong. The paint you are using is too large for the barrel you are shooting it through.
T R O UBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT SHOCKER NXT TURNS ON & CHIRPS BUT POWER LIGHT DOESN’T COME ON & GUN DOESN’T FIRE. — Trigger activation screw is in too far. THE SHOCKER IS DROPPING OFF VELOCITY DURING RAPID FIRE. — — — Clean and lubricate the Shocker NXT, making a careful inspection of the bolt and firing chamber o-rings. Reset the dwell for optimum efficiency, see the Dwell Section for more details. Change to a fresh name brand 9-volt alkaline battery. THE SHOCKER HAS LOW VELOCITY OR WON’T FIRE.
T R O UBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT THE VISION EYE IS NOT WORKING/THE SHOCKER WILL NOT FIRE IN VISION MODE. — Make sure you are in Vision Mode. The power LED should be glowing steadily. — Make sure the Vision Mode used matches the type of vision eye installed–see vision eye removal. — Inspect, and if necessary clean the Vision eyes and breech.
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