Empire axe 2.0 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

This is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death. Eye protection designed specically for
paintball must be worn by the user and persons within range. Must be 18 years of age or older to
purchase. READ AND FOLLOW THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
Rules for Safe Marker Handling
WARNING: Never carry your paintball marker uncased when not on a playing eld. The non-playing
public and law enforcement personnel may not be able to distinguish between a paintball marker and
a rearm. For your own safety and to protect the image of the sport, always carry your marker in a
suitable marker case or in the box in which it was shipped.
• Treat every marker as if it were loaded.
• Never look down the barrel of a paintball marker.
• Keep the marker in “Safe Mode” until ready to shoot, power Off and barrel blocking device installed
 in/onthemarker’sBarrel.
• KeepyourngerofftheTriggeruntilreadytoshoot.
• Neverpointthemarkeratanythingyoudon’twishtoshoot.
• Keep the barrel sock or another ASTM approved blocking device installed when not shooting.
• Always remove paintballs and the air source before disassembly.
• After removing the air source, point marker in safe direction and discharge until marker is degassed.
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
• Follow warnings listed on the air source for handling and storage.
• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
• The operator and every person within range must wear eye, face and ear protection designed
 specicallytostoppaintballsandmeetingASTMstandardF1776.
• Alwaysmeasureyourmarker’svelocitybeforeplayingpaintballandnevershootatvelocitiesin 
 excessof300feet-per-second(91.44meters-per-second).
• Read and understand this entire manual before loading, attaching a propellant source or in any way
attempting to operate the marker
- Safety and safe marker handling are the most important aspects of paintball sports. Do not install
 compressedairorloadpaintballsintoyourAXEuntilyoufeelcompletelycondentwithyour 
ability to handle your AXE safely.
- KeepyourngeroutoftheTriggerguardandawayfromtheTrigger;pointthemuzzleofthemarker
in a safe direction at all times. Keep the marker turned off until ready to operate. The AXE uses an
On-Off button as one of its safety devices.
- Always keep your AXE pointed in a safe direction. Always use a barrel plug or barrel blocking device.
- AlwaysuseASTMapprovedpaintballspeciceyeprotectioninanyareaswherepaintballmarkers 
may be discharged. Remember that the ultimate safety device is you, the operator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specications .....................................................................................................Page 1
Basic Operation..................................................................................................Page 2
Firing the Axe......................................................................................................Page 3
Break Beam Eyes Operation .............................................................................Page 3
Regulator and Velocity Adjustment ..................................................................Page 4
Shockwave Board Settings and Functions......................................................Page 4
Assembly/Disassembly and Maintenance .......................................................Page 7
Empire Regulator Service Guide.......................................................................Page 9
Solenoid Service Guide ...................................................................................Page 11
Storage and Transportation.............................................................................Page 11
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................Page 12
Diagram and Parts List ....................................................................................Page 14
Warranty Information .......................................................................................Page 16
SPECIFICATIONS
− Engine:Pressurecontrolledpoppet
− Barrel:DriverXXAluminumPorted2-piece.688
− Caliber:.68
− Action:Electro-pneumatic
− AirSource:CompressedAirOnly
− Battery:One9-VoltAlkaline
− CycleRate:20BPS(Semi-Autoonly)
− MainBodyMaterial:Aluminum
− AccuracyRange:150+ft.(45+m)
− Weight:2.01lbs.(911.7grams)
Included with your Empire AXE
− 14”DriverXXAluminum2pcBarrel(.688bore)
− HexKeys
− SparePartsKit
− BarrelSleeve
− One9-VoltBattery
- Careless use or misuse may result in serious bodily injury or death!
- Eye protection designed for paintball must be worn by the user and all persons within range.
- Not for sale to persons under 18 years of age.
- Must be 18 years of age or older to operate or handle any paintball gun and paintball gun accessories without adult or parental supervision.
- Read and understand all cautions, warnings, and operating manuals before using any paintball gun or paintball gun accessory.
- Do not aim paintball gun at eyes or head of people or at animals.
- Paintball guns are to be used with Paintballs only.
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not immerse unit in liquids.
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not disassemble any electronic paintball device.
- The disposal of the battery used to power this product may be regulated in your area.
- Pleaes conform to all local or state regulations with regard to battery disposal.
- Use common sense and have fun.
Any tampering with the unit voids your warranty. There ar no consumer serviceable parts inside the unit. The use of non factory authorized
components within this product may cause a critical failure, fire or shock hazard.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
WARNING: This product may contain one or more chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase this product. This product may be mistaken for
a firearm by law enforcement officers or others. Altering the color of the product or brandishing the product in public may be considered a crime.
WARNING! PAINTBALL GUNS AND PAINTBALL GUN
ACCESSORIES ARE NOT TOYS!
Designed for Paintball use only.
WARNING!

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1. BASIC OPERATION
Barrel Installation
1. Makesuremarkerisdegassed,loaderremoved,nopaintballsinthefeedportorbreechandthe 
marker is OFF.
2. Slidethelongerbarreltipintothebarrelback,turningthebarreltipclockwiseuntilitstops(donot 
 overtighten).
3. Whilepointingmarkerinasafedirection,threadthebarrelintothefrontopeningofthemarkerbody.
4. Turnthebarrelclockwise(whenlookingatthefrontopening)untilitstops(donotovertighten).
5. Installabarrelblockingdevice.Thiscanbeabarrelbagorothersuchdevicethatpreventsthe 
accidental discharge of a paintball.
HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSED AIR TANK INSTALLATION
TheEmpireAXEisdesignedtoworkwithcompressedair/nitrogenonly.DonotuseCO2,asitwill
damageyourmarker.TheEmpireAXEutilizesafullyfunctionalRegulatoratthebottomofthegrip
framethatdoublesasanOn/OffASA(AirSourceAdapter)orreceiverforastandardthreadedpreset
output compressed air system. The Regulator can function using either “high pressure” or “low
pressure” air systems.
Note: If you are using an adjustable Regulator system, the output pressure should be set between 350-450 psi.
BEFORE PRESSURIZING YOUR AXE MARKER
- Checktomakesurethatyouandanyonewithinrangearewearingeyeprotectiondesigned 
 specicallyforpaintball.
- Double check that all screws are tightened and no parts are loose before installing your tank.
- Ensureyouhaveabarrelsockorotherspecicallydesignedbarrel-blockingdeviceinplace.
- Make sure there are no paintballs in the marker and that the AXE is turned OFF.
Notes:
- Remember compressed air or nitrogen systems can be extremely dangerous if misused or improperly handled. Use only cylinders
meeting D.O.T, TC. or regionally dened specications. Do not perform any work to your tank or tank Regulator.
- Never disassemble your tank or tank Regulator. Only a qualied and trained technician should perform work on your tank and tank
Regulator.
- Never add any lubricants or greases into the ll adapter on your tank Regulator
PRESSURIZING THE MARKER
1. FliptheOn/OffleverforwardandallowthegastoventfromtheRegulator.(Fig.1a)
2. AirmayremainwithinthemarkeroncetheRegulatorisvented.Whilethebarrelblockingdevice 
is still installed, turn your AXE on, turn the eyes off and pull the trigger a few times to deplete all
remaining air.
3. Removeyouraircylinderbyslowlyandcarefullyunscrewingitcounter-clockwise.(Fig.1b)
DE-PRESSURIZING THE MARKER
1. FliptheOn/OffleverforwardandallowthegastoventfromtheRegulator.
2. AirmayremainwithinthemarkeroncetheRegulatorisvented.Whilethebarrelblockingdevice 
is still installed, turn your AXE on, turn the eyes off and pull the trigger a few times to deplete all
remaining air.
3. Remove your air cylinder by slowly and carefully unscrewing it counter-clockwise.
INSTALLING A LOADER AND PAINTBALLS
TheEmpireAXEuses.68caliber,water-solublepaintballs,readilyavailableatpaintballpro-shops,
commercialplayingelds,andmanysportinggoodsstores.Thepaintballsfeedfromtheloader
through the feed-neck and into the breech of the marker.
The Empire AXE comes equipped to accept standard-gravity feed loaders as well as most agitating
and force-feed loaders. Open the clamp lever and place the loader neck directly into the marker feed
neck. Align the loader in line with the marker so the nose points in the same direction as the barrel.
Closethelever,notingthatitmightbenecessarytoadjustthefeed-neck’sclampingscrewtogeta
snugtonyourloader.
POWERING ON YOUR AXE
• ToswitchtheAXEOn,locatethePowerButtononthebacksideofthefrontForegrip,infrontofthe
 TriggerguardandundertheLED.(Fig2-3)
• Pushandholdthebuttonfor2seconds.TheLEDwillglowsolidREDassoonasthebuttonis 
 pressed.ContinuetoholdthebuttonuntiltheLEDglowssolidGREEN.
• ReleasebuttonandtheLEDwillintermittentlyashindicatingthatthemarkerisnowONandLIVE
 inFIREMode.
• The LED color will be determined by the battery level, as listed in the chart described under the
 BatteryLifeIndicatorsectionofthismanual.
NOTE: Be sure not to have the Trigger pressed when turning the board on, as this will enter the board into Settings Mode.
(FIG. 1A)
(FIG. 1B)
(FIG. 2-3)

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AUTOMATIC OFF FEATURE
TheAXEalsohasan“AutomaticOFF”feature.IfyouleaveyourAXEpoweredon,itwillshutitselfoff
afterapproximately60minutesofinactivity.Thistimecannotbeadjusted.
EYE FUNCTION
The AXE board is pre-programmed to activate the eye system each time the marker is powered up.
SeeSection4(BreakBeamEyesOperation)formoredetails.
3. FIRING THE AXE
KeepyourngeroutoftheTriggerGuardandawayfromtheTrigger,pointthebarrelofyourmarkerin
asafedirectionatalltimesduringthisprocess.Besureyourgogglesaresecurelyinplaceandmake
sure the AXE marker is OFF.
WARNING- Everyone within ring range should always use paintball approved eye and face
protection in the presence of live paintball markers.
- Placetheemptyloaderontothemarker.
- Besurethatitissecurelymountedinplace.
- Applythecompressedgas,pressurizingthemarker.
- Putthepaintballsintotheloader.
- Remove the barrel plug, sock or barrel-blocking device.
- Aim the AXE in a safe direction.
- TurntheAXEON:Pushthebuttonfor2secondsuntiltheLEDlightchangestosolidGREEN,then
 releasebuttonandLEDshoulddisplayaashingLEDaccordingtoEyeStatus
- Aim the AXE at the target.
- PulltheTriggerwithasmoothsqueezingmotion.
4. BREAK BEAM EYES OPERATION
The AXE uses a break beam eye system to determine the absence or presence of a paintball in the
breechforthepurposesofreducedpaintbreakageandoptimumratesofre.Whenthebreakbeam
systemisactivatedthemarkerwillnotreunlessthebreakbeamsystemdetectsapaintball.TheAXE
board is pre-programmed to activate the eye system each time the marker is powered up.
To turn the eyes OFF, ensure that there are no paintballs in the AXE breech or feed-neck, make sure
themarkerisswitchedOn,andthentapthebuttononce.Afast,ashingLEDwillindicatethattheeye
system has been deactivated.
To turn the eyes back ON, tap the button one time.
AslowconsistentsingleblinkingGreenLEDindicatesthattheeyesareONwithnoballinthebreech
and a double blink LED indicates that there is a ball in the breech.
IftheBreakBeamEyeSystemmalfunctions,themarkerassumestherewasaballbrokenandthe
RateofFire(ROF)islimitedto8.0balls-per-second(bps)topreventfurtherballbreaks.TheLED
indicatorwillashslowly.TurntheBreakBeamEyeSystemOFFtoallowringatMax
ROFcapsetting.BreakBeamSensorStatusisindicatedbyblinkingfrequencyoftheLED(Seetable
belowforexplanation).Colorwouldbedeterminedbybatterylevel,aslistedinthechartinSection3.
LED INDICATION
TheLEDindicator,locatedabovethebutton,isusedtoindicatethecurrentBreakBeamSensor
Systemstatus,theBatteryLifeIndicatorandTriggerPullindication.TheBreakBeamSensorStatusis
indicatedbytheblinkingfrequencyoftheLED(SeeSection5forfurtherexplanation).IftheTriggeris
being pressed the LED will glow a dim RED which can be seen between blinks of the LED.
BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
TheAXEalsohasaBatteryLifeIndicator,shownbytheLEDlocatedonthebackoftheForegrip.If
instandardoperationandtheLEDasheswithaGREENcolor,thenthebatteryis“good”.IftheLED
ashesYELLOW/AMBER,thenthebatteryisfairlydepletedandshouldbereplacedsoon.IftheLED
ashesRED,thethereislessthan20%ofthefullbatterystrengthremainingandshouldbereplaced
immediately.BatteryLevelisindicatedbythecoloroftheLED(seetablebelowforexplanation)
NOTE: During rapid ring, the battery can be depleted quickly and the LED may change color and give an incorrect reading. Allow time
for the battery to recover before determining if the battery life is good or truly depleted.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The AXE requires a single 9-volt battery as the electronic power source. The use of long life, name-
brand alkaline batteries is recommended for optimum performance. The 9-volt battery is located in the
frontForegripinfrontoftheTriggerGuard.ThebatteryisaccessedbyremovingthefrontrubberGrip.
ConrmthatthemarkerisOff.Removethetwoscrewsthatsecurethefrontrubbergriptotheleft-
handsideoftheForegripwitha5/64”hexwrench.Peelbacktherubbergriptoaccessthebattery
compartmentunderneath.IfthereisalreadyabatteryintheForegrip,gentlyremovethebattery,and
thenconnectafresh9-Voltbatteryintothecompartmentfollowingthepolaritymarkingsforpositive(+)
andnegative(-).(Fig2-4)Thenre-installthefrontrubberGripandscrewitsecurelyintoplace.
SWITCHING OFF YOUR AXE
PushandholdthebuttononthefrontForegrip.Afterthebuttonisheldfor2seconds,theLEDwillturnto
a solid RED color. Release button and the AXE will switch Off.
LED COLOR BATTERY LEVEL
GREEN BATTERY GOOD
YELLOW LOW BATTERY
SHOULD REPLACE
BATTERY DEPLETED
REPLACE IMMEDIATELY
RED
(FIG. 2-4)
BLINK FREQUENCY BREAK BEAM (BB) EYE STATUS
SINGLE BLINKBB SENSOR SYSTEM ACTIVE, NO BALL IN BREECH
DOUBLE BLINKBB SENSOR SYSTEM ACTIVE, BALL IN BREECH
FLASHINGBB SENSOR SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED
FAST FLASHING BB SENSOR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED

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For optimal performance of the AXE eyes, keep the inside of the AXE breech clean and clear of
broken paint, paint residue, or other debris. Although the eyes can be cleaned via cleaning the breech
of the AXE marker, if the eye board needs to be accessed, please follow the steps outlined in the Main
BodyAssemblysectionofthismanual.
TRIGGER PULL INDICATION
IftheTriggerisbeingpressed,theLEDwilldisplayadimRedLEDwhichcanbeseenbetweenblinks
of the Eye Setting LED.
5. REGULATOR AND VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT
TheAXEutilizesaRegulatoratthebottomoftheGripFramethatdoublesasanAirSourceAdapter
(ASA)forastandardthreadedpre-setoutputcompressedairsystem.ThisuniqueRegulatorsystem
channelsairthroughachamberintheGripFrameeliminatingtheneedforexternalhosesandttings.
The Regulator controls the amount of air pressure going from your compressed air system into the
marker itself.
ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY
TheRegulatoroutputpressureandtheVelocityAdjustersettingbothaffectandtheAxe’svelocity.
Yourmarkershouldbefactorysettoshootabout275fps,butitwillbenecessarytoadjustyourAxe
markerduetoeldrulesandpaintballsizedifferences.
SettingtheVelocityAdjuster
− Withmarkerdegassed,turnthevelocityadjusterallthewayinuntilitstopsusinga3/32”hex 
 wrench(Fig5-1).
− Thenturnthevelocityadjustercounter-clockwise1fullturn.
− Thissetsyourvelocityadjustertothedefaultsettingof1turn.
AdjustingRegulatorOutputPressure
− Withthemarkerdegassed,adjusttheregulatoradjustmentscrewusinga3/32”hexwrenchsoit’s
 ushwiththeregulatorcap.(Fig5-2)Thisisthedefaultsetting.
− Usingtheregulatorlever,applyairintothemarker.
− Useapaintballspecicchronographtoadjustregulatortothedesiredvelocity.Whichshouldnever
 beabove300feetpersecond,pleasechecktheeldsspecicvelocityrequirementsastheyvary.
− ToIncreaseinputpressure,turnClockwise,makingsmalladjustmentswhilecheckingvelocity 
using a chronograph.
− ToDecreasepressure,turnCounter-clockwise,makingsmalladjustmentswhilecheckingvelocity
 usingachronograph.Itisnecessarytoshootthemarkertodecreasethepressurestoredinthe 
marker.
− Theregulatorisdesignedtoventifit’sturneduptoohigh.Ifthishappens,degasyourmarkerand
turn the adjustment counter clockwise.
FineTuningtheVelocitywithAdjuster
Iffurtheradjustmentisneededtonetuneyourmarkersvelocity.Whenadjustingthevelocityadjuster,
make small ¼ turn adjustments at a time.
− Turningthevelocityadjusterclockwisewilllowerthevelocityslightly,asitallowsthepoppetopenless.
− Turningthevelocityadjustercounterclockwisewillincreasethevelocityslightly,asitallowsthe 
 poppettoopenfurther.Itisrecommendedthatyoudon’tgoabove2fullturnsfromallthewayin
Notes:
• Always make regulator adjustments while using a paintball chronograph.
• DonotuseCO2!!!
• The Regulator should not be disassembled.
• Theregulatorisdesignedtoventatabout275psi.
• Thismarkerwasdesignedwithsafetyandsafetystandardsinmind.Ifyouattempttoshoot
paintballs at a higher velocity than established safety standards, the marker may not function
properly.
• Ifyouattempttooperatethemarkeratextremelyhighvelocities,theinternalswillnotfunction 
properly.
• This marker is not designed to shoot above the safety limits established by industry standards but
 undercertainconditionsitmay.Itisthereforeimportanttocheckthevelocityeachtimebefore 
playing with your AXE.
6. SHOCKWAVE BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS
The electronic board features several modes and functions that are listed below. The board is located
insidethefrontForegripofthemarker.Beforechangingoradjustinganyoftheboardfunctions,
remove the propellant source from the AXE and install a barrel blocking device. The board inside
yourAXEfeatures4ringmodesand6adjustablefunctions.Itusesa3colorLEDindicatoronthe
backside of the front Foregrip to indicate functions and modes during programming
TOURNAMENT LOCK
Tournament lock is a feature that prevents the marker from entering the Settings Mode while in the
eld,toallowthemarkertobetournamentlegal.Seeyourtournament’srulebookforanexplanation
on what is required to lock your marker. Tournament Lock can be turned on/off by using the dip switch
1locatedontheinsideoftheForegripnearthebottomofthecircuitboard.Flipdipswitch#1tothe
ON(UPwhenlyingat)positiontoactivatetheTournamentLock.(Fig6-1)Whentournamentlockis
ON,SettingsModecannotbeactivated.SeeSection7forinstructionstoaccesstheForegrip.
(FIG. 5-1)
(FIG. 5-2)
(FIG. 6-1)

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SETTINGS MODE
The AXE must be Off and the Tournament Lock must be Off to begin managing the settings and
functions. To activate the marker in Settings Mode, press and hold the Trigger, then press and hold
the button on the back side of the Foregrip. The LED will cycle through an array of colors to indicate
theSettingsmodeisactive.YoumaynowreleasetheTriggerandthebutton.OncetheLEDisdone
cycling you are ready to navigate through settings mode.
NAVIGATING THROUGH SETTINGS
Once in Settings Mode, use the Trigger is used to navigate to the next setting, where the LED
indicateswhichsettingaslistedinthechartbelow.PressingandreleasingtheTriggerquicklywill
navigate to the next setting.
The LED color/status will change accordingly.
Example:IfcurrentlyinFiringMode(solidRed),pressandreleasetheTrigger3timestogetto
De-Bounce(ashingRed).
CHANGING SETTINGS
Tochangeasetting,rstnavigatetothesettingyouwouldliketochangebyusingtheTriggeras
describedabove.Onceatthedesiredfunction,pressandholdtheTriggerfor2seconds.TheLEDwill
thenbeginblinkingtoindicatethesetting’scurrentvalue.Oncetheblinkingstops,theMLEDwillturn
offandyouhavea3secondwindowtobeginenteringanewvalue.PressandreleasetheTriggerthe
number of times corresponding to the desired new setting value. After the desired number is reached,
release the Trigger and after 3 seconds the LED will cycle through an array of colors to indicate the
settingissaved.IfyoudonotenteranyTriggerpullstomodifyasetting,thevalueremainsthesame.
IfyouentermorethanmaximumamountofTriggerpullsforanysetting,thevaluewillbecomethe
maximumvalueforthatsetting.PoweroffthemarkertoexittheSettingsMode.Anysettingthatwas
modiedwillbestoredandreadytouseuponstartup.
FIRING MODES
IndicatedbyaSolidRedLED
YoumustbeintheSettingsModetochangeFiringModes,seeaboveforinstructionsonhowtoenter
SettingsMode.AfterchoosingFiringModes(SolidRed),holdtheTrigger,theLEDwillashRedLED
blinksequaltothecurrentsetting,followedbyapause.PulltheTriggerthenumberoftimesequalto
yournewdesiredsetting(seechartbelow).Oncedone,theLEDwillcyclethroughanarrayofcolors
toindicatethesettingissavedandreturntotheSettingsMode.Thereare4ringmodesavailable:
SemiAuto,Burst,Ramp,andFullAuto.
Note: All modes will perform 3 semi-auto safety shots prior to the activation of the mode, as required by ASTM.
IMPORTANT: When the Firing Mode is changed it will also automatically modify the
corresponding Max Rate of Fire and ramping parameters that correspond to that mode. These
settings may be changed after Firing Mode is selected
SemiAuto:Markerwillshoot1timeforeachtimetheTriggerispulled.
 Default:MaxROF=15.0bps
Burst:Markerwillshootinsemi-automodeequaltothenumberofshotsspeciedbytheRampStart
setting(seebelowformoreinformation),thenwillgointoa3-shotburstattheMaxROFsetting.Ifthe
markerisnotredfor1second,themarkerwillshootsemi-autountilRampStart
is again achieved.
 Default:MaxROF=12.0bps;RampStart=3shots
Ramping:Markerwillshootinsemi-automodeequaltothenumberofshotsspeciedbytheRamp
Startsetting,andiftheRampSustainROF(seebelowformoreinformation)isachieved,themarker
willrampuptotheMaxROFsetting.Ifthemarkerisnotredfor1second,themarkerwillshootsemi-
auto until ramping parameters are achieved.
 Default:MaxROF=10.0bps;RampStart=3shots;RampSustain=6tps(Triggerpullspersecond)
FullAuto:Markerwillshootinsemi-automodeequaltothenumberofshotsspeciedbytheRamp
Startsetting,thenwillgointofullautomaticmodeaslongastheTriggerishelddown.Ifthemarkeris
notredfor1second,themarkerwillthenshootsemi-autoagainuntilRampStart
is achieved again.
 Default:MaxROF=12.0bps;RampStart=3shots
MAX RATE OF FIRE (ROF)
-INDICATEDBYSOLIDGREENLED
Thissettingcontrolsthemaximumnumberofpaintballpersecondthemarkerisallowedtore.The
settingcanbevariedfrom8to20ballspersecond(bps)in0.5bpsintervals.Usethechartbelowto
set the Max ROF.
 Default:MaxROF=15.0bps
YoumustbeintheSettingsModetochangetheMaxROF,seeaboveforinstructionsonhowto
enterSettingsMode.AfterchoosingMaxROFMode(SolidGreen),holdtheTriggertogetintothe
Mode,theLEDwillashGREENLEDblinksequaltothecurrentsetting,followedbyapause.Pullthe
Triggerthenumberoftimesequaltoyournewdesiredsetting(seechartbelow).Oncedone,theLED
will cycle through an array of colors to indicate the setting is saved and return to the Settings Mode.
LED COLOR SETTING
SOLID REDFIRING MODE
SOLID GREEN MAX ROF
SOLID AMBERDWELL
SOLID REDDE-BOUNCE
SOLID GREEN BALL IN PLACE
SOLID AMBERRAMP START
FAST FLASHING REDRAMP SUSTAIN
NUMBER
OF BLINKS MODE
1SEMI-AUTO
2B
URST
3RAMPING
4FULL AUTO

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Example: 10 LED blinks = 12.5 BPS
DWELL SETTING
-WILLBEINDICATEDBYSOLIDAMBERLED
This setting controls the amount of time the solenoid valve is left open. A setting too high will waste
excessgasandaffectefciency.Asettingtoolowwillpreventmarkerfromoperatingproperly.Itisnot
recommended to change this setting unless you are an experienced user. Dwell time is 3.0ms and is
increasedin.5msincrementsupto10ms.UsethechartbelowtosettheDwell.
Default:Dwell=8.0ms
YoumustbeintheSettingsModetochangetheDwellSetting,seeaboveforinstructionsonhowto
enterSettingsMode.AfterchoosingDwellSetting(SolidAmber),holdtheTriggertogetintotheMode,
theLEDwillashAmberLEDblinksequaltothecurrentsetting,followedbyapause.PulltheTrigger
thenumberoftimesequaltoyournewdesiredsetting(seechartbelow).Oncedone,theLEDwill
cycle through an array of colors to indicate the setting is saved and return to the Settings Mode.
TRIGGER DE-BOUNCE
-WILLBEINDICATEDBYAFLASHINGREDLED
Time in milliseconds the Trigger pull must be released before the next Trigger pull can be registered.
Thiseliminateselectronicnoiseandvibrations(“TriggerBounce”)thattheboardmaywronglyinterpret
asaTriggeraction(Triggerpull)andrethemarker.Ahighersettingwillreducethebounce.Alower
settingwillallowformorebounce.Oneblinkcorrespondsto1msofDe-Bouncetime.De-Bounceis
adjustablefrom1-15msin1.0msincrements.
 Default:De-Bounce=5.0ms
YoumustbeintheSettingsModetochangetheDe-BounceSetting,seeaboveforinstructionson
howtoenterSettingsMode.AfterchoosingDe-BounceSetting(FlashingRed),holdtheTriggerto
displaythevalue,theLEDwillshowashingRedLEDblinksequaltothecurrentvalue,
followedbyapause.PulltheTriggerthenumberoftimesequaltoyournewdesiredsetting,onepull
per desired setting equal to each millisecond. Once done, the LED will cycle through an array of colors
to indicate the setting is saved and return to the Settings Mode.
BALL IN PLACE (BIP) DELAY
-WILLBEINDICATEDBYAFLASHINGGREENLED
Timeinmillisecondstheballmuststayinbreechbeforeitcanbered.Increasethissettingfor
slower feeding loaders to avoid chopping balls in the breech. Faster force feed loader systems
mayallowforalowersettingtohelpachievehigherratesofre.BIPDelayisadjustablefrom
1-40msin1.0msincrements.
 Default:BIPDelay=5.0ms
Note: If you are not using a force-feed loader, it is recommended that you use a higher BIP setting.
YoumustbeintheSettingsModetochangetheBIPDelaySetting,seeaboveforinstructionsonhowto
enterSettingsMode.AfterchoosingBIPDelay(FlashingGreen),holdtheTriggertogetintotheMode,
theLEDwillshowashingGreenLEDblinksequaltothecurrentsetting,followedbyapause.Pullthe
Trigger the number of times equal to your new desired setting, one pull per desired setting equal to each
millisecond. Once done, the LED will cycle through an array of colors to indicate the setting is saved and
return to the Settings Mode.
RAMP START
-INDICATEDBYAFLASHINGAMBERLED
Thissettingcontrolstheamountofsemi-automaticshotsmustberedbeforerampingwillstart.Ifthe
markerisnotredfor1second,thecountwillstartover.RampStartisadjustablefrom1-12shotsin1
shot increments.
 Default:RampStart=3Shots
YoumustbeintheSettingsModetochangetheRampStartSetting,seeaboveforinstructionsonhow
toenterSettingsMode.AfterchoosingRampStart(FlashingAmber),holdtheTriggertogetintothe
Mode,theLEDwillshowashingAmberLEDblinksequaltothecurrentsetting,followedbyapause.
PulltheTriggerthenumberoftimesequaltoyournewdesiredsetting,onepullperdesiredsettingequal
to one shot. Once done, the LED will cycle through an array of colors to indicate the setting is saved and
return to the Settings Mode.
RAMP SUSTAIN
-INDICATEDBYAFASTFLASHINGREDLED
ThissettingcontrolstheamountofTriggerpullspersecond(TPS)thatmustbeachievedand
sustainedforramptokickin.RampSustainisadjustablefrom1-12Trigger-pulls-per-second(tps)in1
tps increments.
 Default:RampSustain=3tps
YoumustbeintheSettingsModetochangetheRampSustainSetting,seeaboveforinstructionson
howtoenterSettingsMode.AfterchoosingRampSustain(FastFlashingRed),holdtheTriggertoget
intotheMode,theLEDwillshowfastashingRedLEDblinksequaltothecurrentsetting,followedby
apause.PulltheTriggerthenumberoftimesequaltoyournewdesiredsetting,onepullpereach
# LED
BLINKS
DWELL IN
MS
# LED
BLINKS
DWELL IN
MS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
# LED
BLINKS
BPS
VALUE
# LED
BLINKS
BPS
VALUE
# LED
BLINKS
BPS
VALUE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
12.5
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
15.5
16
16.5
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
17
17.5
18
18.5
19
19.5
20

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TPS.Oncedone,theLEDwillcyclethroughanarrayofcolorstoindicatethesettingissavedand
return to the Settings Mode.
Note: This setting affects only Millennium/ Ramp Firing Mode.
FACTORY RESET
Theboardhasafeaturethatallowstheusertoresetallofthesettingsbacktothestockconguration.
Tournament Lock must be off to perform factory reset. The following steps are required to perform a
FactoryReset:
1. WithboardOff,turnmarkerOninsettingsmode.
2. PressandholdthebuttonontheForegrip,thenpressandholdtheTriggersothatboththebutton
 andTriggerarebeingheldsimultaneously(Note:buttonmustbepressedrst).
3. HoldboththebuttonandTriggerforapproximately5-6seconds.TheLEDwillthenstartalternating
green and red. Now release the button and Trigger.
4. Whentheboardisdoneresettingtheboardwillturnoff.
TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT
Thereareveadjustmentsthatcanbemadeontheonthetrigger(Fig6-2).Usethe5/64”hexwrench
tomakeanydesiredadjustments:
A. Forward Travel – This adjusts the position of the trigger
whennotbeingred
- Turning the adjustment screws “in” or clockwise will
decrease the trigger length of travel
B. Stop – This adjusts the farthest position the trigger will
travel when depressed
- Turning the adjustment screws “in” or clockwise will
decrease the travel of the trigger by having the trigger stop
sooner
C. Activation Point – This adjusts the position where the
trigger pull registers a shot by activating the trigger switch
- Turning the adjustment screws “in” or clockwise will decrease
the travel of the trigger needed before the AXE registers a shot
D. Magnetic Tension – This affects how “hard” the pull of the trigger is
- Turning the adjustment screws “in” or clockwise will increase the force needed to pull the trigger
7. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Before attempting to perform any maintenance operations or any marker disassembly,
make sure that all paintballs and propellant sources have been removed from the marker and that the
Regulator gauge reads 0 psi. Install a barrel blocking device, and that the power is Off.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
KeepyourAXEcleanandlubricatedtoeliminatethefrictionthatwouldpreventreliableoperation.Clean
and lube the marker before each use, and do not put it away dirty. Only use oils designed for paintball
andtheymayonlybeusedontheregulator.DONOTUSEOILONTHEBOLTSYSTEM.DoNOTuse
petroleum-basedlubricantsinthelubricationofthismarker.Underanycircumstances,doNOTusea
solvent-basedlubricant.Teonorsilicone(Non-sprayonly)lubricantsdesignedforuseonO-ringsmay
beusedforlubricationfortheboltareaonlyofthemainhousing.OnlyusePaintballspecicmarker
grease,suchasEmpireVitaminEgrease.Thefollowingmaintenanceproceduresdescribedbelow
shouldbeperformedbeforeeachdayofuseorevery20,000shots,whichevercomesrst.
REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND CLEANING
OF BALL DETENTS AND EYES
− Usinga5/64”hexwrench,inserthex
wrench into the screw hole of the Eye
 Coverandturncounter-clockwise.(Fig7-1)
− Usingtheendofthehexwrench,carefullyprytheBallDetentfromtheBody
− Cleanthedetentwithadampclothorwithwarmwaterifcoveredwithpaint
− PlacetheDetentbackintoitssocketwithintheBody
− Usingtheendofthehexwrench,carefullyprytheEyefromtheBodyusingcarenottodamagethe
eye wires
− CleantheEyewithadrycloth
− CarefullyreplacetheEyeintothesocketintheBody
− InstalltheEyeCovermakingsuretheEyeissafelyinitssocket.Tightenthescrewwitha5/64”hex
wrench.
Note: Be careful not to lose the detents as they are small and unattached.
REMOVAL OF BOLT AND BOLT GUIDE
ASSEMBLY
− PressandholdtheBoltGuideRelease
 Button,locatedontheleft-sideofthe
 rearoftheGripFrame(Fig7-2)
− Whileholdingthebutton,gripandpullthe
 BoltGuidefreeoftheBodyremovingthe
 boltsystem(Fig7-3)
MAINTENANCE OF BOLT AND BOLT GUIDE ASSEMBLY
- InspecttheO-ringsonboththeboltandBoltGuideforanywearordamage.Replacedamagedor 
 wornO-ringsifnecessary.(Fig7-4)
- LubricateallO-ringsonBoltandBoltGuidewithEmpiremarkergrease,thesuppliedgreaseora 
 paintballspecicmarkergrease.Onlyasmallamountisneeded.
(FIG. 6-2)
(FIG. 7-2)
(FIG. 7-3)
(FIG. 7-1)
(FIG. 7-4)

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MAINTENANCE OF POPPET
- Usea3/32”hexwrenchandinsertitintothebackoftheBoltGuideCap.Turncounter-clockwise 
 untilBoltGuideCapiscompletelyremoved.(Fig7-5)
- InspectandlubricateBoltGuideCapO-ring.
- Carefullyinsertanon-metallicobject(likethebackofapen)intothefrontoftheBoltGuide.Push
 PoppetAssemblyoutthebackoftheBoltGuide.(SpringmayfalloutofBoltGuide)(Fig7-6)
- LubricatethePoppetO-ring,whichisthemostimportantO-ringusedintheAXEandshouldbe 
maintained often.
REPLACING THE POPPET SEAL
Ifthereisaslightairleakevidentcomingthroughtheboltarea,thePoppetSealmaybewornand
needtobereplaced.WiththePoppetremoved,grabthePoppetSealwithpliersandunscrewthe
PoppetbyhandfromthePoppetSeal.DonotgrabthePoppetwithpliersorputinaviceasitmay
damagethebrass.InstallthenewPoppetSealbyhand.Oncetightenedbyhand,thePoppetwillhold
thePoppetSealinplaceanditshouldnotcomeapartduringoperation.
REINSTALLATION OF POPPET, POPPET SPRING AND BOLT GUIDE CAP
- PlacePoppetassemblyintothebackoftheBolt
 Guideandgentlypushforward.Ifinstalled
 properlythePoppetassemblywillbealltheway
 forwardrestingontheBoltGuideinternalface. 
 MakesurethePoppetspringisseatedstraightin
 thebackofthePoppet.(Fig7-7)
- Usingthe3/32”hexwrench,screwtheBoltGuide
 CapclockwisebackintotheBoltGuide.Screw
 theBoltguidecapallthewayin,thenturnout
 1/2turn.Furtheradjustmentoverachronographwillbeneededtoachievedesiredvelocity.
REINSTALLATION OF MAIN SPRING, BOLT AND BOLT GUIDE ASSEMBLY
Slide main spring onto bolt, and then bolt onto
BoltGuide,soitisoneassembly.Youwill
notice, one end of the spring is smaller and
willlockontothebolt.(Fig7-8)Insertassembly
intothebackofBody.
Notes:
- On the bottom side of the Bolt Guide there is a small alignment pin at the rear of Bolt Guide. This must line up with the alignment hole.
- Holding the bolt assembly tight into the back of the Body with one hand, re-install the rear frame screw and tighten using the 1/8” hex wrench.
REMOVAL OF FOREGRIP ASSEMBLY
Note: Be careful with the Battery wires when removing the Foregrip.
- Usinga5/64”hexwrench,loosenandremovethefourscrewsholdingtherubberGripontotheForegrip.
- TherearevescrewsthatholdtheForegriptotheGripFrameandTransferPlate.
- Locate the two screws near the corners of the Trigger
 Guard,oneoneachsideoftheAXE.Usea5/64”hex
wrench to remove those screws.
- There are three screws located on the front of the
Foregrip. One in the center at the very top and two at the
 bottom.Removethemusinga3/32”hexwrench
- CarefullyunplugtheBatteryHarnessfromtheboard.Do
not pull the wires or they may break off the battery contacts.
- TheForegripassemblywillnowliftfreeoftheGrip
 Frame.(Fig7-9)
INSTALLATION OF FOREGRIP
ToreinstalltheForegripAssemblyontotheGripFrameandBody.
- ConnecttheBatteryHarnessfromtheForegripintotheBoardontheGripFrame.
- SlidetheForegripassemblybackovertheboardandontotheGripFrame,aligningthescrewholes.
- Installthethreefrontscrewsusingthe3/32”hexwrenchandthetwosidescrewsusingthe5/64” 
hex wrench.
- ReinstalltherubberGripusingthefourscrewsanda5/64”hexwrench.
Note: If not installed correctly, you might damage the Circuit Board!
REMOVAL OF GRIP FRAME
- Usinga5/64”hexwrench,loosenandremovethefourscrewsholdingtherubberGripontothe 
Foregrip.
- PeelbacktherubberForegripandremovethetopscrewatthefrontoftheForegripusinga3/32”
hex wrench.
- Usinga3/32”hexwrench,removethetwoGripFramescrewsbyturningcounter-clockwise.(Fig7-10)
- TheforwardGripFramescrewis
 locatedwithintheTriggerGuard
- The rearward screw is located at the
 backofthemarker,belowtheBolt
 Guide
- GentlypulldowntheframefromBody.
INSTALLATION OF GRIP FRAME
- InspecttheAirTransferTubeO-ringandlightlygrease.AsyouinstalltheGripFrame,makesure 
the Solenoid wires do not get pinched and hold the Trigger in to prevent the Trigger activation lever
 fromgettingdamaged.GentlypushGripFramebackonandlineuptheairtransfertubes.
- WhentheGripFrameisbackon,usethe3/32”hexwrenchandtightenthe(2)GripFramescrews
clockwise.
- Do not over tighten.
(FIG. 7-8)
(FIG. 7-9)
(FIG. 7-5)
(FIG. 7-7)
(FIG. 7-6)
(FIG. 7-10)

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REMOVAL OF REGULATOR
- Remove the four screws that hold the rear
 GriptotheGripFrameusinga5/64”hex
wrench.
- Remove the Air Transfer tube by unscrewing
 itcounter-clockwise.Becarefulnottolosethe
female Air Transfer Tube bottom O-ring, which
sits on the bottom of the tube.
- Loosen the two Regulator Mount screws
 locatedontheinsideoftheGripFrame
 (oneachsideofthetransfertube)witha3/32”hexwrenchbyturningthemcounterclockwise.(Fig7-11)
- TheRegulatorcannowbeslidforwardandofftheGripFrame.
INSTALLATION OF REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
- SlideRegulatoralongtheT-railoftheGripFrame,orientatedfortheASAopeningisfacingtherear
of the marker.
- InstallthetwoRegulatorMountscrewslocatedontheinsideoftheGripFrame(oneachsideof 
 thetransfertube)witha3/32”hexwrenchbyturningthemclockwise.Donotovertighten.
- Make sure the female Air Transfer Tube O-ring is on the bottom of the Air Tube, add grease if
necessary.
- InstalltheAirTransfertubebescrewingitclockwise.DoNOTtorque,handtightenonly.
- InstallthefourscrewsthatholdtherearGriptotheGripFrameusinga5/64”hexwrench.
REMOVAL OF AIR TRANSFER PLATE
- RemovetheForegripandGripFrameusinginstructionsshownearlierinthismanual.
- CarefullyunplugthesolenoidfromtheSensorboard.
- RemovethemaleAirTransferTubeassemblyfromtheAirTransferPlatebyunscrewingitcounter
 clockwise.(Fig7-12)
- RemovetheSolenoidfromtheAirTransferPlatebyunscrewingitcounter-clockwise.(Fig7-13)
- Usinga3/32”hexwrench,removealloftheAirTransferPlatescrews(7total).(Fig7-14)
- OncethescrewsareremovedtheAirTransferPlatewillthenliftoff.
Note: Be careful not to lose the Check Valve (air restrictor). The Check Valve is a small plastic piece located between the Body and air
transfer plate.
INSTALLATION OF AIR TRANSFER PLATE
- ItisrecommendedthatasmallamountofEmpiremarkergreaseorpaintballmarkerspecic 
 greaseisappliedtotheAirTransferGasketbeforetheAirTransferPlateisreattached.
- AlsomakesuretheCheckValveisintheBody,asseeninthepictureabove.
- PlaceTransferPlatebackonBodyandevenlytightenall7screwsusinga3/32”hexwrench.
- ScrewtheSolenoidintotheAirTransferPlate,tighteninginaclockwisedirection.
- Repeat with the male Air Transfer Tube
- PlugtheSolenoidbackintothesensorboard.
REMOVAL AND CLEANING OF SENSOR BOARD
- RemoveForegrip,GripFrame,andAirTransferPlateasdescribedinthestepsabove.
- GentlyremovetheSensorBoardfromtheBody,usingcautiontopreventbendingtheEyes.
- Once the board is removed, use a dry cloth to clean the Eye sensors.
- Ifpaintisontheboard,useadryclothtowipepaintofftheboard.
- Rubbing alcohol may be used if deep cleaning is needed. Do not use water on any electronics.
INSTALLATION OF SENSOR BOARD
- WheninstallingboardbackinmainBody,becarefulthatthesensorslineupcorrectly.
- TheboardshoulddropintotheBodyveryeasily.DoNOTforcetheSensorBoardintotheBody.
- Onceinplace,installtheAirTransferPlateandothercomponentsasdescribedinthismanual.
8. EMPIRE REGULATOR SERVICE GUIDE
WARNING: Remember to remove all gas and ensure marker is discharged before servicing Regulator.
WARNING: The following service should be performed by an experienced user. If you are not comfortable
performing the steps below, please contact Empire customer service at www.paintballsolutions.com
ForASA/Regulatorserviceyouwillneedthefollowingtools:3/32”hexwrench,needlenosepliers,
O-ringpick,1/2insocketornutdriver,3mmnutdriver,Dow33typegrease
1. GrasptheRegulatorFrontCapandunscrewcounter-clockwise.Ifitdoesnotturneasily,usea 
 3/32hexwrenchinholeonfrontcapoftheregulatorandunscrewthefrontcap(Fig8-1). 
 TheMainSpringandSpringPlatewillbesittinglooseintheFrontCap.Besurenottolosethese
 parts(Fig8-2).
2. FliptheOn/OffLeverforwardtoOffposition.Insertthe1/2in.hexsocketintoopensideofRegulator
 andunscrewthebrassnutfromtheRegulatorinthecounter-clockwisedirection(Fig8-3).
3. InspecttheO-ringonthe
brass nut and replace if
 damaged(Fig8-4)
(FIG. 7-11)
(FIG. 7-12) (FIG. 7-13)
(FIG. 7-14)
(FIG. 8-1) (FIG. 8-2)
(FIG. 8-3) (FIG. 8-4)

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9. OncethesilverPistonandwasherisremoved,inserta3/32”hexwrenchintothetanksideofthe
 RegulatortopushthesilverpistonthroughthefrontoftheRegulatorasseenin(Fig8-12)
10. Inserta3/32”hexwrenchintothesilvercaponsideofRegulatortounscrewlterretainercap. 
 Thelterwillfalloutontothecaponceremoved.InspecttheO-ringonltercapandreplaceif 
 needed.(Fig8-13)
11. ProceedtocleantheinsideoftheRegulatorandtheremovedpartswithacleanclothorcottonswab.
REASSEMBLY
1. Onceclean,applyaliberalamount
of Dow 33 or equivalent grease to
 thetwoO-ringsonthebrassPiston
 asshownin(Fig8-14,)makingsure
 tollthegroovesthattheO-ringssit
in with grease.
2. Placethesecondaryspringintothe
deeper side of the brass piston and insert the assembly into the
 frontoftheRegulator(Fig8-15).
3. Placethesilverpistonintothe3mmnutdriverandthewasheronto
the silver piston with the curved side of the washer facing the head
 ofthepiston(Fig8-16).Inserttheassemblyintothetanksideof
Regulator and screw silver piston into brass piston until snug. DO
 NOTOVERTIGHTENthesilverpiston.Onlytightenuntilturning
silver piston spins brass piston as well.
4. Placelterinltercapandscrewtheassemblyintolterareausing3/32hexwrench(Fig8-17).
5. Insertpin/sealretainerinorientationshownin(Fig8-18)intotanksideofRegulatorensuringoval
slot in the pin/seal retainer is lined up with bottom slot on Regulator.
6. Insertthe3/32”hexwrenchintobottomslotofRegulatorandpushthePin/SealRetainertowards
 frontofRegulatoruntiltheslotontheRegulatorlinesupwiththeslotonthesealretainer(Fig8-19).
7. InsertthePinDepressionRampandSpringbackintothe
bottom of Regulator with the ramp facing toward tank side of
 Regulator(Fig8-20).Therampshouldfallintoplaceeasily
 andifnot,ensuretheslotsontheRegulatorandPin/Seal
Retainer line up on all sides.
4. UseapairofplierstoremovethetankdepressionpinfromthePin/SealRetainerinthetankside
 oftheRegulator.Besuretograbthepinbyitssmallersection,nearthetip.InspectO-ringonthe
 insideofthepinretainerandreplaceifnecessary(Fig8-5).
5. Usea3/32”hexwrenchtounscrewtheLeverRetainingScrew(Fig8-6).TheLeverisunder 
spring pressure, so you may have to push the Lever down slightly to remove the screw. Once the
 screwisremoved,theLeverwillfalloutandthePinDepressionRampwithSpringwillfallfromthe
 bottomoftheRegulator(Fig8-7).
6. Insertthe3/32”hexwrenchintothebottomoftheRegulatorwherethePinDepressionRampwas
 removedfrom.UsethehexwrenchtounseatthePin/SealRetainerbypushingittowardsthetank
 side(rear)oftheRegulator(Fig8-8).Onceunseated,removethehexwrenchandturnthetank 
 sideopeningdowntoallowPin/SealRetainertofallintoyourhand.InspecttheouterO-ringsof 
 thepin/sealretainerfordamageandreplaceifneeded(Fig8-9).
7. Insertthe3mmnutdriverintothetanksideoftheRegulatorontothesilverPiston.Onthe 
 oppositesideoftheRegulator(front),placetheO-ringpickinthesmallholeonthebrasspiston 
 asshownin(Fig8-10)HoldthebrassPistonstationaryandunscrewthesilverPiston.Oncefully
unscrewed, turn the tank opening side down and allow the washer and silver piston to come out
 onthe3mmnutdriverasshownin(Fig8-11).
8. IfthePistonandwasherdon’tfallouteasily,useplierstograbthePistonbytheheadandliftit
from the Regulator body. Then use an O-ring pick to loosen the washer, carefully, while not
 damagingthewasher.Notethewasherissemi-transparentandmaybehardtosee.Ifthewasher
 isdamagedortheRegulatorwashavingoverpressurizationproblemsthewashershouldbe 
replaced.
(FIG. 8-7)
(FIG. 8-10)
(FIG. 8-13)
(FIG. 8-14) (FIG. 8-15)
(FIG. 8-5)
(FIG. 8-8)
(FIG. 8-11)
(FIG. 8-6)
(FIG. 8-9)
(FIG. 8-12)
(FIG. 8-16)
(FIG. 8-17) (FIG. 8-18) (FIG. 8-19)
(FIG. 8-20)

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7. UseaQ-tiporcleanclothtocleanthepistonandthecavitythatholdsthepiston.Alsocleanthe 
 rubbersealsonboththetopandbottomofthepiston(Fig9-7).
8. Oncethesolenoidcavityandpistonhavebeencleaned,re-insertthepistonintothecavityas 
 orientatedin(Fig9-8).Thesolenoidpistondoesn’trequirelubrication,thoughaverylightcoatof
paintball marker oil may be applied to the silver area of the piston if desired.
9. Replacethesolenoidcapandthe3screwsthatsecurethecapinplace(Fig9-9).DoNOTover 
tighten the screws.
10. Screwthesolenoidbackintoairtransferplateandplugthewirebackintosensorboard(Fig9-10).
11. Solenoidmaintenanceisnowcomplete.
WARNING:Solenoidmaybeinopenpositionafterservice.Beforegassingupmarker,turnmarkeron,
turn eyes off and pull trigger several times to close solenoid
10. STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
- YourAXEmustbeclearofallpaintandpropellantwhennotbeingused.
- MakesuretheAXEmarkerisOff:PushthePowerbuttonandholdforover2secondsuntilthe 
LED light changes to Red
- Putthebarrelblockingdeviceinitsplace.Makesurethemarkerisclean.
- Store your AXE in a clean, cool, dry place.
- KeepyourAXEawayfromunauthorizedandunsafeusers.
- Itmaybeagoodideatoremovethebatterywhenstoringyourmarkertopreventunauthorized 
use and to extend battery life.
YourAXEmustbeclearofallpaintandanysourceofpropellantduringtransportationtoandfromthe
playingeld.Keepyourbarrelblockingdeviceinplace.KeeptheAXEMarkerswitchedOff.Protect
your marker from excessive heat during transportation. Observe and obey all local, state and federal
laws concerning the transportation of paintball markers. For information concerning any of the laws in
yourarea,contactyournearbylawenforcementagency.IfyoumustshipyourAXEforanyreason,the
box in which you purchased the marker should be used to protect your marker against rough handling
during transport.
Nevershiplledpressurizedgas(HPA)cylinders!
IMPORTANT: Never carry your AXE uncased when not on a playing eld. The non-playing
public and law enforcement personnel may not be able to distinguish between a paintball
marker and rearm. For your own safety and to protect the image of the sport, always carry
your AXE in a suitable marker case or in the box in which it was shipped.
8. Placeleverontopofpinrampinoffpositionandinstallleverretainerscrewusing3/32hex 
 wrench(Fig8-21).
9. ApplyasmallamountofDow33greasetothelargepartofthetankdepressionpin.Usepliersto
 placethetankdepressionpinbackintothePin/SealRetainer,beingcarefultoonlygripthesmall
 endofthepinwiththepliers.(Fig8-22).
10. Usethe½”sockettoreinstallthebrassnutintothetanksideoftheRegulator(Fig8-23).
11. PlacesilverwasherinRegulatorfrontcapasshowninFigure8-24.Placemainspringontopof 
 washerandscrewfrontcapontofrontofRegulator.Onlyhandtighteningisneeded(Fig8-25).
WARNING: Before applying air to marker unscrew Regulator adjustment screw to set pressure
to zero as pressures may have changed during service.
9. SOLENOID SERVICE GUIDE
1. Unplugthesolenoidfromthesensorboard(Figure9-1).
2. Unscrewthesolenoidfromairtransferplate(counter-clockwise)andsetthemarkerofftotheside(Fig9-2).
3. InspecteachO-ringatthebottomofsolenoidthreads(labeledA)andthetopofsolenoid(labeled
 B)fordamage,replaceasnecessary(Fig9-3).
4. Removethe3smallscrewsonthetopofthesolenoidusinga1/16hexwrenchorsmallPhillips 
 headscrewdriverdependingonthescrewhead(Fig9-4).
5. Liftthetopcapoffthesolenoidtoexposethesolenoidpiston.Becarefulnottolosethesmall 
 O-ringatthetopofthesolenoid,itmaybestucktothetopcap(labeledAinFig9-5).IfO-ringis 
damaged, replace it.
6. Liftthepistonfromthesolenoid(Fig9-6).
WARNING: If you are not comfortable performing this maintenance please contact Empire
technical support by going to www.paintballsolutions.com
(FIG. 8-22)
(FIG. 8-25)
(FIG. 8-23)
(FIG. 9-1)
(FIG. 8-21)
(FIG. 8-24)
(FIG. 9-2) (FIG. 9-3)
(FIG. 9-4)
(FIG. 9-7)
(FIG. 9-5)
(FIG. 9-8)
(FIG. 9-6)
(FIG. 9-9) (FIG. 9-10)

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Marker does not turn On Batterymaynotbefresh Ifyouhavetriedseveraldifferentbatteries,checktomakesurethe
batteryharnessispluggedintotheboardproperly.Ifitis,unplugthe
batteryfromtheharness,pressandholdthepowerbuttonfor15sec
thenrelease.Plugthebatterybackinandtryagain.
Boardmayhavemoisturedamage The circuit board is protected with a moisture resistant coating but
occasionally prolonged exposure to moisture can cause a malfunc-
tion.Ifthemarkerwasusedinwetconditionsunplugthebattery
and remove both circuit board from marker to allow them to dry for at
least24hoursthentryturningitonagain.
Markerdoesnotre/cycle Marker may not be turned on Checkscreenonrearofforegrip.OLEDscreenshouldbeonwhen
marker is turned on.
Paintballsmaynotbefedintobreech Theanti-chopeyesystempreventsthemarkerfromringunlessa
ballispresent.Whentheeyesdetectaballtheeyesymbolonthe
screenwillhavealledcircleinthemiddle.Neverputanything
otherthanapaintballdownthefeedneckoftheAXE.Checkthatthe
bolt is fully returning and if not service you may need to change bolt
tip,smallboltguideO-ringsand/ortheboltO-rings.Checkthatthere
is a proper connection between the sensor board and main board.
Checkfordamagetothemainboardpinsnearthetipoftheforegrip.
Trigger may need to be adjusted. The trigger indication arrow takes place of the tournament lock
symbolwhenthetriggerisactivated.Ifthetriggerisbeingpressed
thearrowwillpointdown,andpointupifthetriggerisreleased.If
it is not that way, then the trigger may need to be adjusted. See the
“TriggerAdjustments”sectionearlierinthemanual.Checkthatthere
is a proper connection between the sensor board and main board.
Checkfordamagetothemainboardpinsnearthetipoftheforegrip.
Solenoid may not be connected Removeairsourceandpaintballbeforedisassemblingthemarker.If
your remove the grip frame you should be able to verify the solenoid
is plugged into the AXE sensor board.
Multiplepaintballsredfromonlyoneshot Balldetentsmaybetornormissing Removetheeyecovertochecktheconditionoftheballdetents.If
damaged or bent permanently replace one or both of them.
MarkerisBreakingpaintballsinthebreech Balldetentsmaybetornormissing Removetheeyecovertochecktheconditionoftheballdetents.If
damaged or bent permanently replace one or both of them.
Eyes may be dirty Cleantheeyesasdescribedearlierinthemanual.Iftheeyesare
dirty the eye symbol on the screen with have a big X in the middle
afterthemarkerisred.
Bolttipmaybebad A bad bolt tip may allow air to escape up the feedneck causing
breakage.Thissymptomiscommonlyknownas“Blowback”
BoltguideorBoltO-ringsmaybebad BadboltorsmallboltguideO-ringsmayallowairtoescapeupthe
feedneck causing breakage. This symptom is commonly known
as"Blowback".MakesuretheseO-ringareingoodconditionand
properly lubricated. Replace if necessary.
Marker is shooting slower than set ROF Eyes may be dirty WhentheeyesaredirtytheROFislimitedto8bpstoprevent
excessiveballbreakage.Cleantheeyesasdescribedearlierinthe
manual.Iftheeyesaredirtytheeyesymbolonthescreenwithhave
abigXinthemiddleafterthemarkerisred.
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VelocityisLow/Inconsistentorvelocitydropsduringrapidre PoppetO-ringmaybedamagedornotproperlylubricated See general maintenance section earlier in the manual to see how to
properly check and lubricate poppet O-ring.
BoltguideorBoltO-ringsmaybebad/maynotbelubricated Boltshouldstayonboltguidewhenturnedboltsidedownandshak-
en.Ifboltfallsoffreplace3smallboltguideO-rings.Checkboltand
bolt guide O-rings for damage. Assure these O-rings are properly
lubricated according to general maintenance section of this manual.
Possibleissuewithmarkerpressure Pressureshouldbesettoaround200psi.Ifpressuredropsduring
rapidreanddoesn’trecovertosetpressurebetweeneachshot
tryscrewingintankallthewayortryadifferenttank.Ifswitching
tank doesn't help the regulator/ASA may need to be serviced. See
Regulator maintenance guide in the manual
Velocityofrstshotishigherthanrestofstring Possibleissuewithmarkerpressure Pressureshouldbesettoaround200psi.Ifpressurerisesaboveset
pressure quickly after a shot the regulator may need service. See
RegulatorMaintenanceGuideinthismanual.
Markercontnuestorewhentriggerisnotbeingpulled Trigger may be adjusted too short Iftriggerisadjustedtooshortitcouldcauseundesiredactivationson
the switch. See Trigger adjustments section earlier in the manual to
make trigger longer.
Solenoiddoesn’tclick Batterymaynotbefresh TryanewbatteryandmakesurehighqualityAlkaline9Vbattery.
Solenoid may be dirty and is sticking See solenoid cleaning in the maintenance section earlier in the manual.
Markercontinuestorewhentriggerisnotbeingpulled Trigger may be adjusted too short Iftriggerisadjustedtooshortitcouldcauseundesiredactivationson
the switch. See Trigger adjustments section earlier in the manual to
make trigger longer.
Trigger de-bounce may need to be increased The circuit board has settings called pull de-bounce and release
de-bouncethatpreventaccidentaltriggerswatchactivations.In-
creasingthesesettingsmayxthisissue.SeeBoardsettingsand
Functions section earlier in the manual to see how to adjust this.
Large gushing leak out of barrel/breech Solenoid may need to be reset The solenoid may occasionally stick open from being dirty, exces-
sive shock or loss of power in which case it needs to be reset. To
reset solenoid remove air source turn marker on, turn the eyes off
pressing and hold if up direction, press trigger multiple times you
shouldhearsolenoidclicking.Ifsolenoiddoesn'tclicksee"Solenoid
doesn't click" section in troubleshooting guide.
Small leak down the barrel The poppet seal may be dirty or damaged The poppet seal may be dirty or damaged
The bolt guide is dirty or damaged ScrewVTrycleaningpoppetsealandboltguideareawithatip.If
thisdoesn’tworkyourboltguidemaybedamagedwherethepoppet
seals and therefore needs to be replaced.
Front large bolt guide 0-ring is damaged Replace O-ring
Constantleakinsidegripframe Eyes may be dirty Multiple causes Multiplesealsorpartscouldcausealeakinsidegripframe.Check
andreplacesealsifnecessaryforeachpossiblecause.Possible
causesinclude:SolenoidGasket,Solenoid,LargeboltguideO-rings,
O-rings on air transfer tubes,
Leak from back cap/velocity adjuster Velocityadjustercouldbeunscrewedtoofar ScrewVelocityadjusterbackin.
Air transfer O-ring may be damaged ChangebottomairtransferO-ring.
Leak from bottom of regulator ASA where lever is Regulator pressure is set too high Thiscapcontainstheoverpressureprotectionvalve(OPPvalve).
Itwillleakitthepressureisapproximately250psiorhigher.Ifit
leaksatlessthan200psiitmayneedservicewhichwouldrequirea
certiedtech.

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12. DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LIST

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DIAGRAM SKU DESCRIPTION
1 73247 Barrel Tip (Dust Black)
272488 O Ring - 1mm x 19.5mm ID 70 Buna
3 74161 Barrel Back .688 - Dust Black
4 72577 Ball Detent - Rubber Cone
5 73232 Sensor Board II
674104 Eye Harness
7 17535 Main Spring
8 72402 Transfer Tube Piston Retaining Ring
973230 Eye Cover LH
10 73233 Eye Cover Screw
11 17567 Screw BHCS 6-32 X .250
12 72517 Screw SHCS 5-40 X .250
13 73250 Front Grip
14 72813 Foregrip Frame w/ Harness - Black
15 72818 Screw Set 8-32x.25 Flat Pt
16 72816 Trigger Bushing
17 73256 Trigger (Dust Black)
18 72819 Return Magnet Screw
19 72410 Shockwave Marker Board
20 72814 Foregrip Button Insert
21 72654 Screw Set 10-32x.375 Cup Point
22 72609 Regulator Disk
23 72608 Main Regulator Spring
24 72610 Regulator Cover Plate
25 72604 Regulator OPP Spring
26 72605 Regulator Seal Rubber
27 72606 Regulator Seal Housing
28 40916 O Ring- 017/70 Buna (.676 ID)
29 72607 Piston Return Spring
30 72615 HP Regulator Cap - Dust Black
31 72364 Regulator Seal (Piston Washer)
32 73252 Regulator Body - Dust Black
33 72597 Wedge Return Spring
34 72614 Pin Wedge
35 72613 Regulator Lever
36 72512 Screw SHSS 3/16 DIA 3/8 LG 8-32 x .250
37 72514 Screw BHCS 8-32 X .375
38 72363 Regulator Plunger (Pin)
39 72596 Regulator Filter
40 72509 O-Ring Buna-N70 Dur 1.5mm CS X 6.5mm ID
41 72595 Regulator Filter Cap
42 72372 Regulator On/Off Pin
43 72599 Regulator Nut
44 72489 O Ring - 006/70 Buna (.114 ID)
45 10257 O Ring- 012/70 Urethane (.364 ID)
46 72652 Regulator Seal retainer
47 74106 Bolt Guide Release Button
48 72584 Spring Com .120OD X 0.50FL.020WD Rate 18.LB/IN
49 73240 Grip Frame (Dust Black)
50 72550 O Ring - 008/70 Buna
51 72611 Piston
52 72493 Screw FHCS 6-32 x .250
53 74107 Trigger Screw
54 72804 Screw BHCS 8-32x.50
55 17528 Solenoid
56 72397 Air Transfer Tube Male Assembly
57 73238 Manifold w/ Check Valve (Dust Black)
58 73234 Lower Tube
59 17553 O Ring 0.8mm x 12mm ID 70 Buna
60 17552 O Ring 1mm x 13mm ID 70 Red Buna
61 73251 Rear Grip
62 17530 Air Transfer Gasket
63 17628 Poppet V3.0 Assembly
64 17623 Poppet Spring
65 73244 Bolt Guide (Dust Black)
66 72336 Bolt Guide Cap - Dust Black
67 74101 O-Ring BUNA-N 70 DUR 1.52MM CSx11.08MM ID
68 74100 O-Ring BUNA-N 70 DUR 2.5MM CSx23.0MM ID
69 17540 O Ring URETHANE 90 DUR 2mm CS X 10mm ID
70 17537 O Ring BUNA-N 70 DUR 1.5mm CS X 12mm ID
71 17629 Poppet Seal V3.0
72 17532 Bolt
73 73235 Body (Dust Black)
74 17533 Bolt Rubber Tip
75 72496 Screw BHCS 8-32 X .750
76 72573 Feedneck Lever Bushing
77 72327 Feedneck Clamp Lever - Dust Black
78 72803 Feedneck - Black
79 72805 Feedneck Adapter - Black
80 73231 Eye Cover RH

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Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverproblemsresultingfromabuse,theunauthorizedmodicationoralteration
of our product, problems resulting from the addition of aftermarket products and scratches or minor
supercial imperfections. Due to the nature of paintball products it is important that the product be
maintainedbytheuserasindicatedintheproductmanualtoremainingoodoperatingcondition.Your
LimitedLifetimeWarrantywillbevoidifyoufailtomaintaintheproductasrecommendedintheproduct
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notlimitedto)gogglelens,straps,O-Ringseals,cupseals,springs,balldetents,batteries,hoses,drive
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cylinders is not covered under this warranty.
TheLimitedLifetimeWarrantyalsodoesnotcoverincidentalorconsequentialdamages.Thiswarranty
isthesolewrittenwarrantyonKEE’sproductandlimitsanyimpliedwarrantytotheperiodthattheprod-
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