Post by LilBigMan on Oct 14, 2005 17:22:40 GMT -5
If you're having problems with your marker or accessories, the following tips and troubleshooting guide can help you alleviate the problem. If you don't find the information you need, check the product manuals, contact Tippmann online or telephone one of the Tippmann service centers.
Tippmann Sports LLC. Fort Wayne, IN
2955 Adams Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Toll Free 1-800-533-4831 P: 260-749-6022
F: 260-749-6619
West Coast Service Center
2908 Oregon Ct. #1-3
Torrance, CA 90503
P: 310-328-7625
F: 310-328-6237
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is my marker double firing or firing full auto?
2. Why does my marker leak at the tank connection?
3. Why is my marker leaking from the barrel?
4. Why does my marker leak near the upper gas line connection?
5. Why does my marker leaks at the tank adapter fitting?
6. Why is my marker having poor accuracy?
7. Why is my marker breaking paintballs?
8. Why is the velocity of the marker inconsistent?
9. Why is my marker's velocity so low?
10. Why is my marker feeding too many paintballs?
11. Why is my Flatline™ Barrel breaking paintballs?
12. Why am I having problems with poor accuracy or poor distance?
13. Why is my Response™ Trigger not working properly?
14. Why is my E-Grip™ not working properly?
15. Why is my low pressure kit not working properly?
16. Why is my Cyclone® feeder not working properly?
1. Why is my marker double firing or firing full auto?
Wrong or bad oil - We recommend Hoppes # 9 oil. Some other oils may cause the O-rings to shrink or swell.
Low or empty tank - The tank must have enough air to cycle the marker properly.
Bad or worn rear bolt - Look for rounded edges where rear bolt and sear meet. If rear bolt is rounding off, it should be replaced.
Bad or worn sear - Look for rounded edges where rear bolt and sear meet. If the sear is rounding off, it should be replaced.
Combination of sear and rear bolt - Look for rounded edges where rear bolt and sear meet. If both edges are rounding off then both pieces should be replaced.
Weak or damaged drive spring - If drive spring is damaged, bent or rusty, it should be replaced. A new drive spring measures about 4 ¼ inches long. If it's closer to 4 or less, replace spring.
Bad valve - If something is wrong with the valve, it should be replaced.
Bad rear bolt O-ring - Some oils will shrink or swell the O-rings. When an O-ring shrinks, it allows too much air to get around it and may not blow back properly. If it swells, it may hang up on the power tube as it travels in and out.
Cracked power tube - This is for the 98 Custom™, Custom Pro™, and A-5's only. If a power tube cracks, it will allow too much air to escape and not give enough air for a proper blow back on the rear bolt.
Wrong or bad sear spring - If the sear spring is too stiff, weak, long or short, it may not work properly. Make sure to use the proper one for the marker.
Loose or missing valve bolts - This is for the 98 Custom™ and Custom Pro™ only. The valve is held secure in the marker by the valve bolts. If they are loose or missing from the marker, then the valve will move back and forth. This will give you inconsistency on your velocity, or make it fire erratically.
Ball latch in backwards - If a ball latch is in backwards, the front bolt may become hung up on it and slow it down enough to keep it from re-cocking properly. If this happens, the ball latch may break off and allow the paintballs to feed a few at a time.
Bent linkage arm - If the linkage arm is bent, the front and rear bolt may not properly move together, or the linkage arm may rub against the sides of the receiver too hard. This may slow the movement of the front and rear bolts down enough to make the marker skip fire or full auto.
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2. Why does my marker leak at the tank connection?
Bad tank O-ring - The tank O-rings are a common wear item and may go bad after a few uses. It's a good idea to have extra O-rings on hand at all times. O-rings last longer if you put a little oil on them before screwing the tank on the marker.
Damaged tank adapter - The tank adapter should be replaced if the marker has been dropped on the adapter or there is something wrong with the threads.
Damaged or bad tank valve - Check the threads for any stripping damage. If the threads are stripped, the center pin in the valve may not seal and may cause a leak.
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3. Why is my marker leaking from the barrel?
Possible bad valve internals - If there is a constant leak it may be the valve leaking. If the valve is leaking you can try two different things:
Cock the bolt back and try to fire a few times to seal it up.
If you put a few drops of oil in the tank adapter and fire it through, this may lubricate the internals of the valve and help seal it up. If neither of these fixes the problem, you should replace the valve.
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4. Why does may marker leak near the upper gas line connection?
Damaged fitting on the gas line -This may be bad threads on the fitting or gas line allowing the air to come out around them. If the threads look good, they may need to be re-sealed. Use Teflon™ tape or Loc-Tite™ on the threads to help seal them.
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5. Why does my marker leaks at the tank adapter fitting?
Possible bad fitting - This may be bad threads on the gas line or tank adapter allowing the air to flow around them. If the threads look good, they may still need to be re-sealed. Use Teflon™ tape or Loc-Tite™ to help seal them.
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6. Why is my marker having accuracy problems?
Water, oil, or paint in barrel - Make sure the barrel is as dry as possible. If there is any moisture in the barrel such as water, oil, or paint, this will affect the accuracy.
Bad or poor quality paintballs - When paintballs are old, dimpled, ovaled, or are coated with oil, they will not fly accurately and should be replaced.
Velocity too high - If the velocity is set on high, you are going to be forcing the paintballs through the barrel, which may cause them to be fired erratically.
Bad or damaged barrel - If the barrel has burrs, dents or any other rough edges, paintballs will not fire accurately.
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7. Why is my marker breaking paintballs?
Bad or poor quality paintballs - The better the paintball, the better the performance. If you are using a low-grade paintball, or a paintball that is soft or out of shape, they may break or fire inaccurately.
Bad or dirty barrel - If the barrel is machined wrong or has burrs, it can cause breakage. Also make sure the barrel is clean. Dirt and debris may cause serious damage.
Bad or worn out ball latch - A bad ball latch can allow more than one ball at a time to fire, pushing the balls against each other as they are fired and causing them to break. If this happens, the latch should be replaced.
Velocity set too high - If the velocity is set too high, then it may push too hard on the paintball, causing damage.
Ball latch in backwards - If the ball latch is in backwards, this will put a strain on the paintballs, forcing them to break.
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8. Why is the velocity of the marker inconsistent?
Tank too cold or too hot - CO2 is a very inconsistent air that can affect the velocity depending on its temperature. Cold will bring the velocity down. Heat will take the velocity up.
Bad front or rear bolt O-ring - If the O-rings are catching on anything (barrel or power tube), this might slow their action down, causing the velocity to jump around.
Missing or loose valve bolts - If these bolts are loose or missing, the valve is able to move around, causing the velocity to jump around.
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9. Why is my marker's velocity so low?
Weak or short drive spring - If the spring is not pushing as hard as it's supposed to, the rear bolt will not hit the valve as hard as it should for a good shot. If this is the case, the spring should be replaced.
Cracked power tube -This is for the 98 Custom™, Custom Pro™, and A-5™ only. If a power tube is cracked, the air will release out of the side, and not allow the valve to get enough air through the power tube for a good shot.
Velocity screw in too far - Make sure that the velocity screw is not in too far. This will significantly decrease your velocity. Turn counterclockwise to make it higher and clockwise to make it lower.
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10. Why is my marker feeding too many paintballs?
Broken or missing ball latch - When a ball latch is broke or missing, this can cause the paintballs to load a few at a time, causing them to break.
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11. Why is my Flatline™ Barrel breaking paintballs?
Burrs on barrel or adapter - If there are burrs in the barrel or adapter, this can create an edge where the paintball can catch and break inside the barrel.
Velocity set too high - With the Flatline™ Barrel there is a distinctive curve inside that the ball travels through. If the velocity is set too high (over 300 PSI), then you are putting more stress on the ball, causing the paint to break easier. For premium flight, set your velocity at around 280 PSI.
Weak or bad paintballs - Better paintballs will have the best results. Low grade, soft, old, or dimpled paintballs will have more problems getting through the barrel smoothly, and will break much easier.
Dirty barrel - The barrel must be clean to shoot effectively. Any kind of paint shells, fragments or paint build up should be cleaned out to reduce breakage.
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12. Why am I having problems with poor accuracy or poor distance?
Oval shaped or poor quality paintballs - Better paintballs will have the best results. Low grade, soft, old, or dimpled paintballs will have more problems getting through the barrel smoothly, and won't be as accurate.
Dirty barrel - The barrel must be clean to shoot effectively. Any kind of paint shells, fragments or paint build up should be cleaned out to reduce inaccuracy.
Velocity set too high - The ball travels through a distinctive curve inside the barrel. If the velocity is set too high (over 300 PSI), then you are putting more stress on the ball, causing the paint to break easier. For premium flight, set your velocity at around 280 PSI.
Sand blasted finish inside may be worn - If you are getting shorter distances from your paintballs, take the barrel off and look to see if there is a smooth looking finish on the inside. If so, this may be the result of the sandblast finish wearing off. The finish needs to be rough on the inside for the balls to grab hold, giving them the backspin they need for extra distance. If this is the case then you can send the barrel in to the pro shop and we can sandblast the barrel for you.
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13. Why is my Response™ Trigger not working properly?
Not enough air in tank - Check your tank. If the pressure is too low, this may keep the trigger from working properly. If you're not sure about the pressure, try another tank or get a fresh fill.
Stripped threading on power tube or receiver - If the power tube or receiver threading is stripped, where the fittings are attached, there might not be a good seal.
Bad O-rings on fittings - If there are any leaks in the Response™ Trigger kit, the trigger will not seal up and fire properly. Check the O-rings on the fittings to see if there are any tears. Replace if needed.
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14. Why is my E-Grip™ not working properly?
Low battery - Try a new battery first. Sometimes if a battery is too weak, it won't have enough power to push the armature pin into the sear.
Disconnected or damaged wires - If any wires become disconnected, the E-grip will not operate.
Armature pin damaged or mushroomed on ends - If the armature pin has become mushroomed on its ends, this can make it too short to engage the sear properly and should be replaced.
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15. Why is my low pressure kit not working properly?
Air pressure too low - First check your tank to make sure it has enough air in it. If the air pressure is too low, there might be some blockage in the airlines or fittings. Check your regulator to make sure it's turned up enough to run the system. If you have a gauge, set it at 325 to 400 PSI.
Regulator not working - If the regulator is not working properly, it should be fixed or replaced.
Gauge not working properly - If a gauge is not getting a proper reading, it should be replaced for safety and to protect the marker.
____________________________________________
16. Why is my Cyclone® feeder not working properly?
Ratchet or axle damaged - Look at the ratchet. There is a tooth that catches the axle and turns it every time the marker is fired. If the material on the tooth of the ratchet is starting to break apart, it may not grab the axle and turn it properly. If it turns without paint but doesn't turn with paint, then the ratchet may be weakening and should be replaced.
Bent cylinder piston -If the cylinder piston is bent, it may cause too much drag and not move freely enough to cycle every time the marker is fired. In this case, the piston should be replaced.
Tank too low in pressure - If an air tank gets too low the Cyclone® feed may stop working. Fill the tank and try it again.
Tippmann Sports LLC. Fort Wayne, IN
2955 Adams Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Toll Free 1-800-533-4831 P: 260-749-6022
F: 260-749-6619
West Coast Service Center
2908 Oregon Ct. #1-3
Torrance, CA 90503
P: 310-328-7625
F: 310-328-6237
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is my marker double firing or firing full auto?
2. Why does my marker leak at the tank connection?
3. Why is my marker leaking from the barrel?
4. Why does my marker leak near the upper gas line connection?
5. Why does my marker leaks at the tank adapter fitting?
6. Why is my marker having poor accuracy?
7. Why is my marker breaking paintballs?
8. Why is the velocity of the marker inconsistent?
9. Why is my marker's velocity so low?
10. Why is my marker feeding too many paintballs?
11. Why is my Flatline™ Barrel breaking paintballs?
12. Why am I having problems with poor accuracy or poor distance?
13. Why is my Response™ Trigger not working properly?
14. Why is my E-Grip™ not working properly?
15. Why is my low pressure kit not working properly?
16. Why is my Cyclone® feeder not working properly?
1. Why is my marker double firing or firing full auto?
Wrong or bad oil - We recommend Hoppes # 9 oil. Some other oils may cause the O-rings to shrink or swell.
Low or empty tank - The tank must have enough air to cycle the marker properly.
Bad or worn rear bolt - Look for rounded edges where rear bolt and sear meet. If rear bolt is rounding off, it should be replaced.
Bad or worn sear - Look for rounded edges where rear bolt and sear meet. If the sear is rounding off, it should be replaced.
Combination of sear and rear bolt - Look for rounded edges where rear bolt and sear meet. If both edges are rounding off then both pieces should be replaced.
Weak or damaged drive spring - If drive spring is damaged, bent or rusty, it should be replaced. A new drive spring measures about 4 ¼ inches long. If it's closer to 4 or less, replace spring.
Bad valve - If something is wrong with the valve, it should be replaced.
Bad rear bolt O-ring - Some oils will shrink or swell the O-rings. When an O-ring shrinks, it allows too much air to get around it and may not blow back properly. If it swells, it may hang up on the power tube as it travels in and out.
Cracked power tube - This is for the 98 Custom™, Custom Pro™, and A-5's only. If a power tube cracks, it will allow too much air to escape and not give enough air for a proper blow back on the rear bolt.
Wrong or bad sear spring - If the sear spring is too stiff, weak, long or short, it may not work properly. Make sure to use the proper one for the marker.
Loose or missing valve bolts - This is for the 98 Custom™ and Custom Pro™ only. The valve is held secure in the marker by the valve bolts. If they are loose or missing from the marker, then the valve will move back and forth. This will give you inconsistency on your velocity, or make it fire erratically.
Ball latch in backwards - If a ball latch is in backwards, the front bolt may become hung up on it and slow it down enough to keep it from re-cocking properly. If this happens, the ball latch may break off and allow the paintballs to feed a few at a time.
Bent linkage arm - If the linkage arm is bent, the front and rear bolt may not properly move together, or the linkage arm may rub against the sides of the receiver too hard. This may slow the movement of the front and rear bolts down enough to make the marker skip fire or full auto.
____________________________________________
2. Why does my marker leak at the tank connection?
Bad tank O-ring - The tank O-rings are a common wear item and may go bad after a few uses. It's a good idea to have extra O-rings on hand at all times. O-rings last longer if you put a little oil on them before screwing the tank on the marker.
Damaged tank adapter - The tank adapter should be replaced if the marker has been dropped on the adapter or there is something wrong with the threads.
Damaged or bad tank valve - Check the threads for any stripping damage. If the threads are stripped, the center pin in the valve may not seal and may cause a leak.
____________________________________________
3. Why is my marker leaking from the barrel?
Possible bad valve internals - If there is a constant leak it may be the valve leaking. If the valve is leaking you can try two different things:
Cock the bolt back and try to fire a few times to seal it up.
If you put a few drops of oil in the tank adapter and fire it through, this may lubricate the internals of the valve and help seal it up. If neither of these fixes the problem, you should replace the valve.
____________________________________________
4. Why does may marker leak near the upper gas line connection?
Damaged fitting on the gas line -This may be bad threads on the fitting or gas line allowing the air to come out around them. If the threads look good, they may need to be re-sealed. Use Teflon™ tape or Loc-Tite™ on the threads to help seal them.
____________________________________________
5. Why does my marker leaks at the tank adapter fitting?
Possible bad fitting - This may be bad threads on the gas line or tank adapter allowing the air to flow around them. If the threads look good, they may still need to be re-sealed. Use Teflon™ tape or Loc-Tite™ to help seal them.
____________________________________________
6. Why is my marker having accuracy problems?
Water, oil, or paint in barrel - Make sure the barrel is as dry as possible. If there is any moisture in the barrel such as water, oil, or paint, this will affect the accuracy.
Bad or poor quality paintballs - When paintballs are old, dimpled, ovaled, or are coated with oil, they will not fly accurately and should be replaced.
Velocity too high - If the velocity is set on high, you are going to be forcing the paintballs through the barrel, which may cause them to be fired erratically.
Bad or damaged barrel - If the barrel has burrs, dents or any other rough edges, paintballs will not fire accurately.
____________________________________________
7. Why is my marker breaking paintballs?
Bad or poor quality paintballs - The better the paintball, the better the performance. If you are using a low-grade paintball, or a paintball that is soft or out of shape, they may break or fire inaccurately.
Bad or dirty barrel - If the barrel is machined wrong or has burrs, it can cause breakage. Also make sure the barrel is clean. Dirt and debris may cause serious damage.
Bad or worn out ball latch - A bad ball latch can allow more than one ball at a time to fire, pushing the balls against each other as they are fired and causing them to break. If this happens, the latch should be replaced.
Velocity set too high - If the velocity is set too high, then it may push too hard on the paintball, causing damage.
Ball latch in backwards - If the ball latch is in backwards, this will put a strain on the paintballs, forcing them to break.
____________________________________________
8. Why is the velocity of the marker inconsistent?
Tank too cold or too hot - CO2 is a very inconsistent air that can affect the velocity depending on its temperature. Cold will bring the velocity down. Heat will take the velocity up.
Bad front or rear bolt O-ring - If the O-rings are catching on anything (barrel or power tube), this might slow their action down, causing the velocity to jump around.
Missing or loose valve bolts - If these bolts are loose or missing, the valve is able to move around, causing the velocity to jump around.
____________________________________________
9. Why is my marker's velocity so low?
Weak or short drive spring - If the spring is not pushing as hard as it's supposed to, the rear bolt will not hit the valve as hard as it should for a good shot. If this is the case, the spring should be replaced.
Cracked power tube -This is for the 98 Custom™, Custom Pro™, and A-5™ only. If a power tube is cracked, the air will release out of the side, and not allow the valve to get enough air through the power tube for a good shot.
Velocity screw in too far - Make sure that the velocity screw is not in too far. This will significantly decrease your velocity. Turn counterclockwise to make it higher and clockwise to make it lower.
____________________________________________
10. Why is my marker feeding too many paintballs?
Broken or missing ball latch - When a ball latch is broke or missing, this can cause the paintballs to load a few at a time, causing them to break.
____________________________________________
11. Why is my Flatline™ Barrel breaking paintballs?
Burrs on barrel or adapter - If there are burrs in the barrel or adapter, this can create an edge where the paintball can catch and break inside the barrel.
Velocity set too high - With the Flatline™ Barrel there is a distinctive curve inside that the ball travels through. If the velocity is set too high (over 300 PSI), then you are putting more stress on the ball, causing the paint to break easier. For premium flight, set your velocity at around 280 PSI.
Weak or bad paintballs - Better paintballs will have the best results. Low grade, soft, old, or dimpled paintballs will have more problems getting through the barrel smoothly, and will break much easier.
Dirty barrel - The barrel must be clean to shoot effectively. Any kind of paint shells, fragments or paint build up should be cleaned out to reduce breakage.
____________________________________________
12. Why am I having problems with poor accuracy or poor distance?
Oval shaped or poor quality paintballs - Better paintballs will have the best results. Low grade, soft, old, or dimpled paintballs will have more problems getting through the barrel smoothly, and won't be as accurate.
Dirty barrel - The barrel must be clean to shoot effectively. Any kind of paint shells, fragments or paint build up should be cleaned out to reduce inaccuracy.
Velocity set too high - The ball travels through a distinctive curve inside the barrel. If the velocity is set too high (over 300 PSI), then you are putting more stress on the ball, causing the paint to break easier. For premium flight, set your velocity at around 280 PSI.
Sand blasted finish inside may be worn - If you are getting shorter distances from your paintballs, take the barrel off and look to see if there is a smooth looking finish on the inside. If so, this may be the result of the sandblast finish wearing off. The finish needs to be rough on the inside for the balls to grab hold, giving them the backspin they need for extra distance. If this is the case then you can send the barrel in to the pro shop and we can sandblast the barrel for you.
____________________________________________
13. Why is my Response™ Trigger not working properly?
Not enough air in tank - Check your tank. If the pressure is too low, this may keep the trigger from working properly. If you're not sure about the pressure, try another tank or get a fresh fill.
Stripped threading on power tube or receiver - If the power tube or receiver threading is stripped, where the fittings are attached, there might not be a good seal.
Bad O-rings on fittings - If there are any leaks in the Response™ Trigger kit, the trigger will not seal up and fire properly. Check the O-rings on the fittings to see if there are any tears. Replace if needed.
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14. Why is my E-Grip™ not working properly?
Low battery - Try a new battery first. Sometimes if a battery is too weak, it won't have enough power to push the armature pin into the sear.
Disconnected or damaged wires - If any wires become disconnected, the E-grip will not operate.
Armature pin damaged or mushroomed on ends - If the armature pin has become mushroomed on its ends, this can make it too short to engage the sear properly and should be replaced.
____________________________________________
15. Why is my low pressure kit not working properly?
Air pressure too low - First check your tank to make sure it has enough air in it. If the air pressure is too low, there might be some blockage in the airlines or fittings. Check your regulator to make sure it's turned up enough to run the system. If you have a gauge, set it at 325 to 400 PSI.
Regulator not working - If the regulator is not working properly, it should be fixed or replaced.
Gauge not working properly - If a gauge is not getting a proper reading, it should be replaced for safety and to protect the marker.
____________________________________________
16. Why is my Cyclone® feeder not working properly?
Ratchet or axle damaged - Look at the ratchet. There is a tooth that catches the axle and turns it every time the marker is fired. If the material on the tooth of the ratchet is starting to break apart, it may not grab the axle and turn it properly. If it turns without paint but doesn't turn with paint, then the ratchet may be weakening and should be replaced.
Bent cylinder piston -If the cylinder piston is bent, it may cause too much drag and not move freely enough to cycle every time the marker is fired. In this case, the piston should be replaced.
Tank too low in pressure - If an air tank gets too low the Cyclone® feed may stop working. Fill the tank and try it again.
