MACDEV Gladiator inLine REG User manual

Users Manual
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Users Manual Version 2.10
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Installation
Air Fitting Installation:
Your Gladiator inline reg comes ready to have an air tting
installed. To correctly install your air tting follow these steps.
NOTE: failure to follow these instructions may
result in damage to your Gladiator – this is not
covered under warranty!
Step1: Unscrew the two halves of your Gladi-
ator (by hand) as shown in gure 1. NOTE:
There is a white grease on the threads inside
your Gladiator – do not wipe this off.
Step 2: Remove the seat,
main valve and main valve
spring as shown in gure 2.
Set them aside so that they
remain clean.
Step 3: Use a wrench to hold
the Gladiator bottom works in
place as you tighten the air
tting into place (as shown in
gure 3). Do not over tighten the air tting, and use a snug
wrench on the Gladiator bottom works to prevent scratching.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

Step 4: Connect your air system to the air tting and use it to
blow air through your Gladiator bottom works
as shown in gure 4. This will clear out any
debris left over from the installation process
and avoid damage to your seals.
Step 5: re-assemble your gladiator.
Connecting the Gladiator to your marker
The Gladiator will be accepted into all standard ASA adaptor
threads. (for example: Cocker, LCD Angel, Tribal)
Step 1:Lubricate o-ring and ASA threads with good quality
silicon grease. DO NOT USE OIL.
Step 2:Screw Gladiator into ASA thread. Making sure that
the placement of the velocity adjusting screw (on side) is
accessible with an allen wrench.
Step3:Connect your air system to the tting in the bottom
of your Gladiator.
Step 4:Turn on air to the Gladiator reg. Wind the adjustment
screw clockwise to increase velocity and anti-clockwise to
decrease velocity. NOTE: always chronograph your marker
after adjusting your regulator. Never chrono over 300fps.
Step 5:Put on your goggles, scream out “WHO’S YOUR
DADDY?” and run onto the eld.
Figure 4

Maintaining your Gladiator
Just like you, the Gladiator likes to play paintball. And just
like you, the Gladiator doesn’t like eating dirt. So always
check the quality of air you are putting into your air system
otherwise it will adversely affect your inline reg, your gun,
your game and the way your team mates look at you when
you go over the chrony.
Adjustment screw
If you continually adjust your velocity, then your velocity
screw will need to be removed and lubricated with grease.
This will keep the adjustment smooth.
Piston
The piston is continually sliding up and down inside the
piston bore. This will eventually push the lubricant away
from the backup ring and o-ring. To remove the piston for
lubrication:
1. Degas system of all pressurised
gas.
2. Remove end cap
3. Place a rag on the tabletop and tap
the gladiator until the piston falls
out.
4. Clean the piston of old grease using
a clean rag, do not leave any lint
or cotton strands on or between the
o-ring and backup ring. Re-apply
good quality silicon grease to the

o-ring and backup ring lling gaps.
5. Clean the piston bore using Q-tip
removing all old grease.
6. Using a clean Q-tip, apply silicon
grease to the piston. Do not over
apply grease - all you need is a thin
lm.
7. Replace the piston back in the bore
the same way it came out. Take care
not to scratch the bore or cock the
piston in the bore. The piston should
slide freely and smoothly.
8. Replace end cap and hose. Re-
chrony your marker.
NOTE: Keeping your piston clean and lubricated at all
times is essential to keeping your Gladiator inline reg
consistent over the Chronograph.
Seat
If your Gladiator seat is dirty or damaged, you will nd prob-
lems such as creeping or inconsistency. Your Gladiator can
be damaged by dirt or shards of aluminium going through the
regulator. To prevent any seat problems you should:
1. Always use ltered air
2. Always store your equipment in a clean area, and
cover any holes (such as your Gladiator inlet) so that
no dirt can get in during storage/transportation.

Troubleshooting Guide
Inconsistency over the chronograph
Clean and re-lubricate piston o-ring & piston bore.
Check seat for contamination, clean or replace as necessary.
Check paint and barrel match
If all of the above are correct, check your
markers internals for problems.
First shot over the chronograph is hot
Check to see if the pressure in the regulator is rising slowly, if
so, your seat is contaminated, clean or replace immediately.
If the regulator is steady, then there must be some other
reason causing that rst hot shot (perhaps your markers LPR
etc).
Drop off during rapid re
Clean and re-lubricate piston o-ring & piston bore.
Check that your air system is supplying enough pressure.
For best results use with Max Attack or Conquest air/nitro
system
Air leaking from between end cap and main body
O-ring has been twisted or damaged during re-assembly.
Re-install correctly or replace.
Air is bleeding from the small hole on the side (posi-
tioned in the gripping grooves)
Clean and relubricate your piston. If this does not solve the
problem, your piston o-ring is leaking and must be replaced

Accessories
Use genuine macdev accessories for best results.
Rebuild Kit
The Gladiator rebuild kit contains:
- ASA o-ring, and both piston o-rings
- Ball bearing pack
- Seat
- Adjuster screw
Sonic ASA
The Sonic ASA is specically designed to t the Gladiator
to popular paintball markers - designs currently available
include:
- Angel LCD
- B2K/B2K2/DEFIANT
- Tribal
- AutoCocker
MacLine Kit
The Macline kit includes 3 ttings (1 straight, 1 xed elbow
and 1 swivel elbow) to ensure easy plumbing to any popular
air/nitro system.

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