BLACKPOINT MARK 30 Owner's manual

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WARNING:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT. BY OPENING THIS PACKAGE, PURCHASER AND/OR USER AGREES AND ASSUMES THE RISK INVOLVED
WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER/USER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR
THE SAFETY OF SUCH PRODUCT. BUYER AND/OR USER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS
OF LIFE OR PROPERTY, RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH USE WAS REASONABLE
OR UNREASONABLE, INTENTIONAL, RECKLESS, NEGLIGENT OR ACCIDENTAL.
LIMITED WARRANTY: BLACKPOINT ENGINEERING, LLC
DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER IMPLIED
WARRANTY. BLACKPOINT ENGINEERING, LLC, SPECIFICALLY
WARRANTS THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE
DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER/PURCHASER.
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. BLACKPOINT ENGINEERING, LLC, SHALL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY BEYOND REPAIR OR
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TO BLACKPOINT ENGINEERING, LLC, FOR A COMPLETE REFUND OF
YOUR PURCHASE PRICE, EXCLUDING SHIPPING. ANY RETURN SHOULD
BE SENT, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO: BLACKPOINT ENGINEERING, LLC,
65695 US 33, Goshen, Indiana 46526. IF PURCHASED FROM A
VENDOR OTHER THAN BLACKPOINT, THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE
RETURNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT VENDORS RETURN POLICY.
Contents
Warranty & Disclaimer ………………………….…… 1
Getting Started ………………….…….………………. 2
Operation …………..…………………………….. 3 -4
Battery Installation & Programming .………………… 5
Maintenance & Trouble Shooting …………….……… 6
Exploded View Drawings …………………………… 7
Owner / Operator Manual
MARK 30
“The first key-chain remote landmine.”
Blackpoint Engineering, LLC
65695 US 33
Goshen, IN 46526
800-518-2200
574-642-3230 fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.bp-usa.com
TM
WARNING:
•THIS IS NOT A TOY.
•MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
•ANY USER OR PERSON WITHIN 100 FEET
OF THIS PRODUCT MUST WEAR
APPROPRIATE EYE PROTECTION
DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE.
PLACEMENT, WIND, TEMPERATURE
AND OTHER FACTORS MAY EFFECT
RANGE.
•THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE SOLD TO
PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.
•THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED BY
CHILDREN WITHOUT ADULT
SUPERVISION.
•READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER /
OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE USING
THIS PRODUCT.

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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing a MARK 30™ key-chain remote paint marker! Please take some time to get familiar with the
MARK 30™. You will learn how to safely use your MARK 30™ by reading this manual. With careful use and regular
clean up after use, the MARK 30™ is designed to last a long time with minimal maintenance.
Safety in the sport of paintball starts with YOU! Safety is the responsibility of the user! Start by reading all instructions
in this manual. In essence, this entire document is designed with safety in mind. If you have any questions about this
product, just contact us and we will be glad to answer them. Using your new marker safely is important for the entire
sport.
All you need to use the MARK 30™ are two 9V batteries, some Blackpoint Landmine Paint, and 12 gram CO2
cartridges. The CO2cartridges can be purchased at just about any department store. They're usually found in the
hunting goods section. Blackpoint does not sell CO2cartridges. The MARK 30™ uses one CO2cartridge each time it's
fired.
The warranty card enclosed is used to provide better service if you return the unit to the factory. Please include your
serial number on your warranty card. The serial number can be found on the manifold.
WARNING:
•IT MAY BE UNLAWFUL TO USE OR DISCHARGE ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE IN THIS DEVICE.
•USE ONLY WASHABLE BLACKPOINT NON-TOXIC LANDMINE PAINT. àREAD THE FOLLOWING WARNING:
•DO NOT DISCHARGE IF TARGET IS LESS THAN 24 INCHES FROM SPRAY NOZZLE. PAINT EXITS THE SPRAY
NOZZLE AT HIGH PRESSURE.
•DO NOT DISCHARGE UNLESS BOTH CAPS ARE SECURED TO BOTH CYLINDERS.
•DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCURE IF THE PISTON ROD LOCK IS NOT SECURELY ENGAGED.
•DO NOT ALTER THIS DEVICE.
•THIS DEVICE CAN DETONATE WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE ELECTRONICS.
CAUTION:Under no circumstances should you perform the following with a loaded marker.
We suggest "dry-firing" your landmine without CO2or paint. "Dry-firing" will not hurt the MARK 30™. This also helps you get the feel of
setting the hammer properly and the feel of the sensitivity of the hammer. "Dry-firing" also demonstrates the importance of NOT rotating the
hammer when arming. Rotating causes the catch to slip off of the hammer and may mark you ! "Dry-firing" the landmine without CO2or paint
will allow you to test the device and become familiar before loading it.
MARK 30™ Technical Information
•Size: ~3" x 3" x 9"
•Weight: ~3 pounds loaded
•Fill Time: ~2 minutes
•Paint Spray Time: ~1 second
•Constructed with aircraft quality aluminum
•Black Anodizing
•Marking Zone: ~30 foot diameter à360°coverage
•Pop-Up Nozzle to keep paint in
•Marks with Blackpoint Washable Non-Toxic Landmine Paint sold
separately
•Programmable. Each mine can store up to 15 remote codes or set as
many mines to one code as you want!
•Key-chain remote has a range of ~100+ feet
•Battery Life: One 9V powers the electronics and lasts approximately
12 hours. The other 9V powers the solenoid and lasts approximately
100+ firings.
•How's it Work? The Mark 30™ works by piercing one 12 gram
CO2 cartridge. The pressure forces the paint rapidly out the nozzle.
DO NOT CUT THE ANTENNA!
The antenna is tuned to a specific
frequency. Cutting the antenna
will cause the Mark 30™to not
function properly!

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Operating & Use Instruction
This section is divided into two main topics: A. Loading
B. Placement and Arming
Please take your time reviewing these instructions. We recommend practicing these steps without paint and without live
CO2cartridges. “Dry Firing” your MARK 30™ will not hurt it. Although these steps appear to be a lot to learn, you'll
soon be able to quickly and safely reload your MARK 30™ in about 2-3 minutes.
A. Loading
Step 5
Unlatch and hold the Piston
Rod Safety. Pull the Piston
completely to the ‘reset’
position by pulling to the rear
on the Piston Rod Knob.
Step 6
Push the Piston Rod forward
until the Piston Rod Safety
Lock securely engages the
Piston Rod in place.
Caution: Damage to the
MARK 30™ will occur if the
Piston Rod Safety Lock is not
securely engaged.
Step 7
Fill the large cylinder with
Washable Non-Toxic
Blackpoint Landmine Paint
to within 1/8” of top of
cylinder. Or use 5.5 oz each
fill for 22 shots from one
gallon.
Step 8
Completely thread the Spray
Cap on the large cylinder
(approximately 3 turns). It
may be as much as 1/4 turn
or so past the upright position
as shown below:
LOCKS DOWN
WARNING
:
APPROPRIATE EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN
BEFORE LOADING A LIVE CO2CARTRIDGE. READ ALL INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY
INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL, PLEASE CONTACT BLACKPOINT ENGINEERING.
Step 1
Be sure the MARK 30™
power is off and the
transmitter is not activated.
Step 2
Insert Safety Pin into
Hammer Shaft.
Step 3
From the small cylinder,
remove the knob and remove
any CO2cartridge.
Step 4
From the large cylinder,
remove the Spray Cap. Be
careful not to loosen the large
cylinder from the manifold.
Be sure the Spray Cap,
Nozzle, and Deflector are
clean. Press the Deflector
firmly into Spray Cap.
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B. Placement & Arming
Step 9
Unscrew (less than one turn) the Spray Cap until
the Nozzle is upward as shown below.
Step 10
Wearing eye protection, insert a new CO2cartridge
into the small cylinder and secure using the CO2
Knob. This completes loading.
CAUTION: After completing Step 10
the MARK 30™will be
loaded!
Step 1
Place on level ground with
any loose ground cover
cleared away. The placement
of the mine should be on
level ground.
Step 2
Do you know where your
remote is? On the side of the
MARK 30™, turn the Power
Switch “ON”. The
electronics are now active.
Step 3
While firmly holding the
hammer with pull knob, use
other hand to remove the
safety pin from the hammer
shaft.
Step 4
CAUTION: DO NOT
rotate or twist Hammer
when releasing the pull
knob!
Holding the cocking knob,
use other hand to firmly hold
the MARK 30™. Pull the
Knob to set the Hammer.
Step 5
•Gently release your pull on the Hammer, observing that the Hammer has securely set.
•Without twisting, carefully release the Pull Knob.
•At this point, you may wish to camouflage the MARK 30™ with surrounding ground cover. DO NOT put cover directly over the Spray
Deflector. This may disrupt the spray pattern and may create dangerous projectiles. Disturbing the hammer while adding cover can
detonate the unit without pressing a key-chain remote button!
CAUTION:After completing this section, your MARK 30™will be armed and ready to fire.

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Battery Installation
•Be sure unit is not loaded.
•No tools are required to change batteries.
•Turn unit over and remove the four thumb screws from the
electronics cover. Remove the electronic lid.
•Connect one 9V battery to each snap.
•To avoid damage to the battery snap, do not remove by pulling
on the wires of the snap. Instead, grasp battery in hand and press
upward on the side of the snap at an angle. See pictures.
Programming the MARK 30™
Your Mark 30™ was programmed and test fired when it left the factory. Button number one is programmed.
The Mark 30™ can learn & store 15 transmitter codes. Up to 15 players can all carry a key-chain remote that
detonates one or two Mark 30™'s -or -one key-chain remote can detonate many Mark 30™ 's all at once! WHAT
are the possibilities?
Circuit board picture showing
programming button and LED locations:
Some important notes about programming:
•The MARK 30™ will not work unless a key-chain remote
code is programmed to the unit! You unit comes programmed
from the factory.
•Up to 15 remote codes can be stored!
•Each button on a key-chain remote has its own code.
•Your unit comes with the '1' button pre-programmed.
•If you delete all codes (See Delete all codes), your MARK
30™ will not work UNTIL you program it (See Add a key-
chain code).
•The MARK 30™ will return to normal operation mode after
several seconds of no activity.
Add a key-chain code
1. Press and hold the button inside the mine for 4
seconds. (see picture circuit board)
2. LED will begin to flash àrelease button.
3. Press and hold the key-chain remote button
you want programmed.
4. At the time you press the key-chain remote
button, the LED in the mine glows steady for
about a second and then goes out. You can
now try the key-chain button and see that it
works.
Delete all codes
1. Press and hold the button inside the mine for 4
seconds. (see picture circuit board)
2. LED will begin to flash àrelease button.
3. Press and hold the key-chain remote button you
want programmed.
4. LED will flash twice indicating all codes have
been erased.
Important: After deleting all codes, you must
reprogram the mine. (See "Add a key-
chain code" under Programming.)
LED
FINGER TIP
ON BUTTON

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Maintenance
1. No tools are required for regular maintenance. Just warm water and a cloth.
2. The Mark 30™ is water-resistant. This means you should NOT submerse in water. Water may enter the unit at the
manifold area. Be careful not to use excess water when rinsing around the manifold.
3. Wipe outside with damp cloth. Thoroughly rinse spray cap and inside of main cylinder. We recommend a white
lithium grease for O-Rings and Piston.
Manifold Drawing Showing Part Placement
Troubleshooting (Refer to assembly drawing for description.)
We believe you'll find the MARK 30™ to be a reliable piece of equipment. We don't believe you'll do much
troubleshooting. However, we've included a few troubleshooting tips just in case you encounter any problems. Please
call us if you have any questions. If your unit must be returned, please follow our return policy under our limited
warranty on page 1.
Problem:The MARK 30™ did not fire.
If you must approach your armed MARK
30™, be sure to have eye protection on.
Before moving the mine, carefully grasp
the Pull Knob. Rotate the pull knob to
disengage the catch from the hammer and
manually return to un-set position.
Check:
1. Was the power on?
2. Was the CO2is new and seated?
3. Are the batteries fresh?
4. Was the hammer set?
5. Was the key-chain remote activated ?
6. Are you pressing the button the on the
key-chain remote which is
programmed to the MARK 30™?
7. Is moisture in the electronics housing?
Be sure the power is off and remove
cover and allow to air dry.
8. Inspect solenoid trigger assembly. Be
sure there is nothing in the way.
9. Inspect for lose wiring and check
connections.
10.
Problem
:Hammer does not set.
The trigger mechanism is
considered a "hair-trigger". It
does not require much force to
operate.
Check:
1. Be sure the key-chain remote
button is not pressed.
2. The catch is a round rod and is
engaged on a slanted surface
on the hammer. This ensures
firing even when the batteries
are getting low.
3. Check the small tension
spring hooked to the catch .
4. Inspect the catch.
5. Inspect solenoid trigger
assembly. Be sure there is
nothing in the way. The entire
assembly may need cleaned.
6. Inspect hammer.
7. Inspect the large compression
spring.
Problem
:Spray is interrupted.
The MARK 30™ marks a zone
about 30 feet in diameter. It covers
this area with drops of landmine
paint in about 1-2 seconds.
Check:
1. Spray cap was tight.
2. Spray nozzle and deflector are
clean.
3. Piston Rod is locked (Damage
to the piston and piston rod
will occur if it is not locked!)
4. Inspect piercer assembly and
main cylinder.
If your MARK 30™ must be disassembled, please see
the last page for exploded views of the Manifold
Assembly and the Electronics Assembly. If you are
unsure of disassembling and reassembling, have an
experienced air smith do the work.
Loctite #242 (blue) is recommended on the power knob
screw, circuit board screws, piston rod knob, and
hammer assembly. Reference the Manifold Assembly
and the Electronics Assembly drawings on the last pages.
The Manifold Drawing to the right shows part placement.

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