PMI Piranha VTL User manual

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PMI PIRANHA™ OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING
This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults only, for use in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Adult supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor is handling this paintball marker. Protective goggles and
headgear specifically designed for paintball must be worn by all persons within range when a paintball marker is in use.
Paintball safety rules must be followed at all times.
WARNING
THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND
ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING,
PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES .........................2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..........4
COMPRESSED GAS/AIR..........6
VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT ....................8
PMI PIRANHA™ SPECIFICATIONS ..............10
PARTS & DIAGRAM ....................................11
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION ............14
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................20
WARRANTY........23
This owner’s manual is provided with several models of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Pursuit Marketing, Inc.
(PMI, Inc.), reserves the right to modify or change its markers without incurring any obligation to incorporate such
modifications or changes in any of its products that were sold prior to the modification. The information in this owner’s
manual may be updated or changed without notice.
This owner’s manual is intended to remain with the paintball marker upon any subsequent transfer of the marker, whether
through sale, resale, or furnishing in any manner. Updated and replacement owner’s manual may be obtained from
Pursuit Marketing, Inc., 5035 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176 USA; phone [phone]; www.pminetwork.com.
Questions about the operation of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker may be directed to Pursuit Marketing, Inc.

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WARNING
THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN BY THE USER
AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE
LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER.
Always wear protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball when shooting this marker.
Every person within range of an area where a paintball marker is in use must wear protective goggles and headgear
specifically designed for paintball.
Operate a paintball marker only in areas where it is safe and lawful to do so.
Misuse of this paintball marker can result in criminal penalties including jail time.
This marker is intended for sale to adults only. Adult supervision is recommended at all times whenever a minor is
handling this marker in any manner.
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOADING, PRESSURIZING, OR OPERATING THE
PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER.
Never aim or shoot a paintball marker toward any person who is not wearing protective goggles and headgear
specifically designed for paintball.
During game play, follow referee’s instructions and all field safety rules. Avoid shooting at a player’s head,
neck, or groin area.
Play paintball only where the rules of safe paintball play are followed.
PAINTBALL BASIC SAFETY RULES
SAFETY FIRST!

All paintball markers must be chronographed regularly. Adjust marker to shoot paintballs at a velocity that is less
than 300 feet per second (fps) and that does not exceed the velocity limit set by the paintball park where the
marker is in use. Chronograph the marker at regular intervals during the day, as well as any time the power source is
refilled or changed, any time the barrel or any part in the power system is changed, and upon request of any player or
game official.
This paintball marker operates using compressed gas or air at specified pressure ranges. Follow safety procedures
when handling compressed gas or air. All filling of compressed gas or air cylinders must be done by qualified persons.
Follow the rules of safe marker handling: Keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot. Keep muzzle pointed in a safe
direction. In addition, firmly insert a barrel plug into the muzzle and push the mechanical safety “on” when the
marker is not in use and when in any non-shooting area.
Never shoot at domestic animals or wildlife.
Never mark objects outside the confines of the game or authorized shooting areas.
Never look down the barrel of the marker.
Before disassembly, storage, or transport of the marker, remove all paintballs from the marker, barrel, and loader;
remove power source; and remove all gas or air from the power system. Insert barrel plug and put mechanical
safety in “no shoot” position.
Carry marker in case or sturdy bag when in public.
Safely and securely store marker to prevent access to it by unauthorized persons.
Safety standards information is available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; phone [phone]; www.astm.org. “Standard Practice for
Paintball Field Operation” is publication F1777-97, and “Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for
Paintball Sports” is publication F1776-97; inquire about additional publications which may be available at the
time request is made.
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WARNING
Every person within range of an area where a paintball marker is in use must wear protective goggles and headgear
specifically designed for paintball.
1. Attach threaded barrel firmly to marker.
2. At this time, do not attach power source or loader and do not load paintballs into marker.
3. Insert barrel plug firmly into barrel.
4. Pull the cocking knob straight back from the rear of the marker until the cocking
mechanism locks back in the cocked position. Figures 1 and 2.
5. Squeeze the trigger with an even pressure. The cocking knob will snap forward
into the uncocked position.
6. Attach feed tube elbow and empty loader. If the feed tube elbow is difficult to
attach, run hot water over the elbow or soak it in hot water for a minute,
which will help the elbow expand for easier attachment. When the elbow cools, the
snug fit will help the loader remain in position.
7. Cock the marker.
WARNING
The power system contains compressed gas or air when pressurized. Never disassemble marker until removing all gas or air
from the power system. Rules for safe handling of compressed gas or air must be followed at all times.
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OPERATING THE PMI PIRANHA™ PAINTBALL MARKER
Figure 1 Pull Back
Figure 2 Fully Cocked

8. Before attaching power source, read and understand the section in this manual on “Compressed Gas/Air”. Follow safety
rules for handling compressed gas/air. If any leak occurs in the power system, refer to troubleshooting guide or to a
qualified airsmith. Use only cylinders for compressed gas or air that comply with all applicable laws and regulations,
including but not limited to those of the U.S. Department of Transportation, OSHA, Compressed Gas Association, and/or
American Society for Testing and Materials.
Vertical air: The power source is attached by screwing the threads of the tank or power source adapter into the
threaded ASA, forward of the trigger frame.
Bottom line: The power source is attached by screwing the threads of the tank or power source adapter into the
threaded bottom line ASA at the base of the grip.
WARNING
WHEN COCKING THE PRESSURIZED MARKER, DO NOT RELEASE THE COCKING KNOB UNTIL AFTER THE COCKING
MECHANISM HAS LOCKED BACK INTO THE COCKED POSITION; RELEASING THE COCKING KNOB DURING COCKING CAN
CAUSE THE MARKER TO SHOOT.
9. Test for function after attaching power source: Squeeze the trigger. The marker should shoot air and the cocking knob
should cycle forward and back, stopping in the cocked position, after each trigger squeeze. Repeat several times.
The PMI Piranha™ semi-automatic marker shoots one paintball for each squeeze of the trigger, and recocks itself after
each shot.
10. Following safety rules, paintballs may be loaded.
WARNING
Before disassembly, storage, or transport of the marker, remove all paintballs from the marker, barrel, and loader;
remove power source; and remove all gas or air from the power system. Insert barrel plug and put mechanical safety in
“no shoot” position.
The safety is a small push-button on the left side of the marker above the trigger. When the safety is “on” the red o-ring
around the safety is not visible and the marker should not shoot.
Questions about the operation of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker may be directed to: Pursuit Marketing, Inc.,
5035 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176 USA ; phone [phone]; www.pminetwork.com
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