Tippmann Games 98 Custom User's Manual
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1. TIPPMANN PNEUMATICS INC Get Your Heart Pounding With A SSE ee elie WARNING e This paintball marker gun is not a toy nor is it intended for unsupervised use by persons under the age of 18 years e Misuse may cause serious injury or death 9S CUSTOM e Eye Protection designed for paintball use Owner s Manual must be worn by the user and any person CO2 POWERED within range PAINTBALL GUN e Read operation manual before using e Do not field strip or remove any parts while marker is pressurized e Always keep in mind that the sport of Paintball will be viewed and judged upon your safe and sportsmanlike conduct mois07 36 NNUNddLL TIPPMANN 3518 Adams Center Road Fort Wayne IN 46806 P 260 749 6022 F 260 749 6619 www tippmann com CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Tippmann 98 CUSTOM paintball gun We believe it to be the most accurate and durable paintball gun available The 98 CUSTOM will give many years of dependable service if cared for properly Please take time to read through this manual thoroughly and become familiar with the Tippmann 98 CUSTOM parts operation and safety precautions before you attempt to load or fire this gun INDEX Table of Contents Warning Liability Statement 0 eee eee eeeeteeeeneeees 5 Safety is your Responsibility 0 0 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 5 Specification S iesee casos eecevenavencecsedessutenectseciseceveeste2. 1 Short Pin BA Front Sight Spring Right Front Sight goe 2 Elbow Pins Pinch Bolt Nut Pinch Bolt 2 Valve Bolts Rear Bolt Insert Rear Sight Rear Sight Dovetail Trigger Slider Trigger Slider Spring 2 Trigger Slider Pins 4 Grip Bolts Valve Seat Tank Adapter TIPPMANN Get Your Heart Pounding With A Tippmann 3518 Adams Center Road Fort Wayne IN 46806 P 260 749 6022 F 260 749 6619 www tippmann com 11 6 Receiver Bolt Nuts 15 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 12 Right Valve Disassembly Grip Not Recommended 17 Valve Plunger 18 Valve Spring 19 Valve Plug 20 Valve Snap Ring 21 Unloading Your Gun To unload your gun remove the ammo box or completely empty the ammo box Then point your gun in a safe direction and fire several times to be sure there are no balls lodged in the chamber 1 Tank Removal To remove a charged COz cylinder turn the cylinder approximately 3 4 of a turn counterclockwise or out This allows the tank pin valve to close so that no CO2 will enter the gun Point the gun in a safe direction and fire the remaining CO2 in the gun by pulling the trigger until the gun stops firing This may take 4 5 shots If your gun keeps firing after you have turned the tank 3 4 of a turn the tank pin valve has not closed yet and you may have to turn the tank counterclockwise a little further If you
3. inside pull the end cap out to remove the drive spring guide pin and drive spring These parts must be removed before the bolt handle will release Disconnect the linkage arm from the rear and front bolts Slide the front bolt off the power tube and check the o ring Clean and oil the o ring or if damaged replace with a new one Do the same with the rear bolt o ring Power tube and valve removal Note Do not remove the gas line fitting unless it is leaking or you need to replace the valve If you should do so you will need some teflon tape or paste to reinstall it To release the power tube and valve unscrew the two valve bolts on the outer right side receiver When Reinstalling Do not over tighten bolts when reinstalling Valve removal from power tube If it is necessary to remove the valve use a wrench to slowly unscrew the gas line fitting Once the fitting is out the valve will slide out the back of the power tube Note Check the external valve o ring at this time If the o ring is damaged your gun will not function correctly To reinstall valve insert valve into power tube align holes and with teflon tape or paste on gas line fitting threads slowly screw into valve and snug with wrench 15 Repairing Tank Leaks The most common leak occurs from a bad tank o ring To replace a tank o ring you must first remove the bad o ring and then install a new one This o ring is located on the tip of your
4. turn the tank 3 4 of a turn and it begins to leak before you pull the trigger you have turned it too far and may have damaged the tank o ring Because of the variances in tank valve parts each tank varies slightly on exactly how far it should be turned If this process does not work the tank pin valve could be too long Cleaning amp Maintenance To clean your paintball gun use a damp towel with water to wipe off paint oil and debris We recommend using a premium gun oil to maintain your gun in good working condition Hoppes 9 gun oil Re oil with a few drops to the front bolt rear bolt linkage arm and tank o ring We also recommend using white lithium grease on the barrel o ring and COz tank o ring Note Before doing any cleaning remove the CO2 cylinder from your gun and do not use any cleaning solvents Field Stripping You must first unload your gun before trying to field strip it and have the gun in the uncocked position If your gun is cocked hold the bolt handle while pulling the trigger which will un cock the gun Note The barrel and tank adapter must be removed first Next turn the velocity screw in until it stops 1 Receiver Disassembly To remove the left side receiver unscrew all 6 receiver connection bolts Then carefully lift the left side receiver to access the internals Note The Safety will stay on the left side receiver and should be reassembled the same way Once
5. warranty and repair call 1 800 533 4831 Note If you should encounter any problems with your gun and you have aftermarket parts on your gun please test it with the original stock parts before sending it in Warranty or Repair Procedure For warranty and non warranty repair ship or deliver your product s to Tippmann Pneumatics Inc with postage or delivery charges prepaid Include a brief statement regarding the requested repair your name return address and telephone number where you can be reached during normal business hours if possible If you wish to have it returned quicker than regular ground shipping you can request for Next day air or Second day air and include your credit card number with the expiration date Your card will be charged the difference in additional cost of Next day air or Second day air over regular ground shipping cost Warranty Card Note The 98 Custom number is just the name of the gun and the serial number is on the side of the gun It is not the Pat Ship to Tippmann Pneumatics Inc 3518 Adams Center Road Fort Wayne IN 46806 TIPPMANN WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 98 CUSTOM COMPLETE WARRANTY CARD CAREFULLY TEAR OFF AT PERFORATION AND MAIL SERIAL Not Pat MODEL PURCHASED FROM ZIP STATE CITY DATE YOUR NAME Please print STREET ZIP STATE CITY PHONE TIPPMANN PNEUMATICS INC 3518 ADAMS CENTE
6. R ROAD FT WAYNE IN 46806 P 260 749 6022 F 260 749 6619 www tippmann com
7. a 11 RPS Standard Barrel Length sssssseessseeeeeserressrrssrrsre 8 5 Overall Length with standard barrel amp no tank 19 63 Weight without tank cceceeeeeeeseeeeeeeentteeeeeeees 2 9 Ibs Effective Range cceceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeenaaees 150 ft Getting Started Note Safety goggles must be worn at all times when handling this gun 1 Tank Installation First make sure that the gun is on SAFE mode Next you need to cock the gun by sliding the bolt handle all the way back until it locks into place To install the tank insert the tank valve end into the tank adapter at the back end of the pistol grip Twist the tank clockwise into the gun until it stops Adjust the butt plate if necessary Your gun is ready to fire once you switch to firing mode from safe mode If the tank is full and you do not hear the CO2 engage the pin valve could be too short or the pin valve seal is damaged 2 Ammo Box Make sure that the neck is clean and to keep the paintballs from breaking and to feed the gun smoothly You do not want any sharp edges or debris in your hopper Install the neck into the feed elbow of your gun and tighten the hopper down with the large allen wrench Now you are ready to load your hopper with paintballs Note Do not overtighten or the elbow will break 8 3 Velocity Adjustment To adjust the velocity use the 5 32 allen wrench included with your gun T
8. egligent or accidental discharges All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Tippmann Pneumatics Inc reserves the right to make changes and improvements to products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such improvements in products previously sold Safety is Your Responsibility The ownership of this weapon places upon you the total responsibility of its safe and lawful use You must observe the same safety precautions as you would any firearm to assure the safety of not only yourself but everyone around you The user should at all times use caution when using this gun Always remember that the game of Paintball can only survive and grow if it remains SAFE e Do not load or fire this gun until you have completely read this manual and are familiar with its mechanical operation and handling characteristics e Handle this and any other gun as if it were loaded at all times e Never point the gun at anything you do not intend to shoot e Always keep the muzzle pointed down or in a safe direction even if you stumble or fall All persons within a 200 yard radius should always wear eye protection in the form of approved goggles or full face mask and never shoot at a person who is not similarly protected e Pressurize and load the gun only when the gun will be immediately used Unload and remove the COz cylinder immediately after use for safe storage e Dress appropriate
9. he velocity adjustment screw is located on left side receiver ata 45 angle To adjust the velocity down turn the screw inward or clockwise To turn the velocity up turn the screw out or counterclockwise Do not remove velocity screw Note You must turn the velocity screw all the way in before doing any disassembly 4 Rear Sight Adjustment If your paintball is hitting low slide the rear sight back towards rear of gun Do the opposite if paintball is hitting high 98 CUSTOM Front Sight Ammo Box Lock Bolt Handle Sprin p I Feed Elbow b p Linkage Arm Elbow Latch 6 e a i Elbow Latch _ Bolts eD co Front Bolt iets 5 Seg Se Front Bolt a 4 i Barrel O ring 6 Barrel DS Ball Latch S Trigger Trigger Las i 0 Safety amp O ring Spring 1443 Power Tube ak N N A A vave Os internal if 0 pau 1550 A ene 2p q wate P Veloci Sea y Trigger Screw Valve O rings i 0 Good Spring N Tank Adapter External Valve O ring Left Rear Grip Left Receiver Front Grip Gas Line Trigger Assembly 1 Place all 6 tall pins in the 2 Then place the trigger and sear into pins as shown 3 Loop spring onto the bottom pins and then onto the sear 4 Insert front trigger spring locations where there are x marks Drive Drive Spring End 9 Spring Guide ping Cap 98 CUSTO 7 6 Long Pins H ss 5
10. ly when playing the game of paintball Avoid exposing any skin when playing the game of paintball Even a light layer will absorb some of the impact and protect you from the paintballs e Keep exposed skin away from escaping CO2 gas when installing or removing cylinder CO2 gas is very cold and can cause frostbite under certain conditions e Use only 68 caliber paintballs Never load or fire any foreign objects e Do not field strip or otherwise disassemble this gun while it is pressurized with gas e Do not look directly into the barrel Accidental discharge into the eyes may cause permanent injury or death 6 e Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during the use of this gun Handling guns while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal disregard for public safety e Avoid shooting an opponent at point blank 6 feet or less e If you purchased a 12 gram cartridge or any other form of adapter with this gun be sure to read and follow the in structions that came with the adapter e Never fire your gun at personal property of others the paintball can stain the paint of automobiles and houses Specifications Model vecccnitnciviicee ines Tippmann 98 CUSTOM Gaber iiaia rhai nen antiiwdin die eed Pee 68 Action scarna Semi Automatic Open bolt blow back Power 5 compressed air nitrogen or CO2 cylinder Magazine Capacity ccceceeeeeeeees 150 Rd Hopper Cycle Rate mrii hosii nacak rae caiaeii aida
11. ndvacesicesstens 7 Getting Stated 5 css satcoteccteceest sseschotsasdcavssctsasseisbeaxoebaatens 8 1 Tank Installation o on 8 2 AMMO BOX wicccsiiccteensteccdicchsectacnstiecsieestenceneseedbene 8 3 Velocity Adjustment eee eee eeeeeteeeeeeeees 9 SCNEMAMNC sadiseceenesseach etecensceceetecdceucteesatecddepsnesstiereters 10 11 Unloading YOUR GUM scs cittcewesteeeteccctadesey duster tscoectsdeanusvacers 12 1 Tank Removal 0 0 eeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeneeees 12 Cleaning amp Maintenance 00 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeenaes 13 Field Stripping 2 0 0 eee eeeeeeeseeceeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeerseneeeeaneees 13 1 Receiver Disassembly ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 14 Repairing Tank Leaks eee eeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeseneeeeneaeeees 16 SLOLAGS sce se vse r teenewatae tte das eaten laes oben bdeanuuline 16 Warranty and Repair Policy 0 0 0 eee ceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 17 1 Warranty or Repair Procedure cee 18 4 Warning Liability Statement This gun is classified as a dangerous weapon and is surrendered by Tippmann Pneumatics Inc with the understanding that the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations Tippmann Pneumatics Inc shall not be liable for personal injury loss of property or life resulting from the use of this weapon under any circumstances including the intentional reckless n
12. tank valve The best tank o rings are made of urethane The urethane o rings are not affected by high CO2 pressures These may be purchased from Tippmann Pneumatics or your local paintball dealer Storage You should store you gun in a dry area The only parts that can rust are the rear bolt and linkage arm Before storing your gun make sure that the rear bolt and linkage arm are cleaned and oiled so that they do not rust Store your gun with the bolt in the forward position Empty and remove the CO2 tank from the gun When removing your gun out of storage you should re oil the rear bolt linkage arm and the front bolt before use Warranty and Repair Policy Tippmann Pneumatics Inc is dedicated to providing you with the ultimate paintball gun and the quality support necessary for the utmost satisfaction in its use Tippmann Pneumatics Inc warrants that this product is found free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the original date of purchase by the initial owner purchaser On claims submitted as outlined Tippmann Pneumatics Inc will repair or replace without charge any of its guns that have failed through defect in material or workmanship In the event warranty or other non warranty related repairs are required send the product s to Tippmann Pneumatics Inc We strive to complete the necessary repair work within 24 hours and return it to you via regular ground UPS For assistance with
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