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SHOCKER CVO

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Assemble and install the included

barrel. Make sure The Freak®XL insert

is installed inside the barrel back.

Install the assembled barrel in the

front of the Shocker®CVO body.

Take care not to cross-thread any

barrel components during assembly

or installation, as permanent

damage may result.

The Shocker®CVO is equipped with

a cross bolt trigger safety. When

pressed from the left, the safety

engages to prevent the trigger from

being pulled. When pressed from

the right, exposing the red o-ring on

the left side of the grip frame, the

Shocker®CVO is live and ready to

re. The trigger safety should never

be relied upon in place of a barrel

blocker.

Carefully screw a professionally lled paintball

High Pressure Air (HPA) system into the Air

Source Adapter (ASA).

Slowly turn the ASA knob clockwise to gently

charge the Shocker®CVO with air.

01 BARREL 02 BARREL BLOCKER & LOADER

03 TRIGGER SAFETY 04 TURN ON AIR

05 ADJUST VELOCITY

Velocity must be measured and adjusted to below 300 feet per

second (91.4 meters per second) before each session of use.

Velocity must be tested and adjusted at the start of each paintball session. Fill the loader with paintballs and turn

it on. While wearing ASTM compliant paintball goggles in an area where all bystanders are protected, remove the

barrel blocker and re over a chronograph to measure the velocity. Using a 5/32-inch hex key, turn velocity up

(clockwise) or down (counter-clockwise) as needed to meet the eld’s standard. After each adjustment take 2 or

three shots to allow pressure to stabilize, then re over a chronograph to check velocity. For safety and to avoid

internal damage, never adjust the Shocker® CVO to re at greater than 300 feet per second.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK START - VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GASSES

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTMENT/TUNING

LOADER

FEEDNECK ADJUSTMENT

QEV FORCE ADJUSTMENT

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

BOLT

DETENTS

ASA

ADVANCED MAINTENANCE

REGULATOR

GRIP FRAME

TRIGGER

PILOT VALVE

BOLT CONTROL / QEV

TROUBLESHOOTING

PARTS GUIDE

WARRANTY

TECH SUPPORT

–THE SHOCKER®CVO IS NOT A TOY.

–MISUSE OF THE SHOCKER®CVO MAY RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

–EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL

USE MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY

PERSON WITHIN RANGE OF THE

SHOCKER®CVO.

– SP RECOMMENDS THAT THE SHOCKER®CVO

ONLY BE SOLD TO PERSONS 18 AND OLDER.

– THOROUGHLY READ THE SHOCKER®CVO

OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING.

CVO SPECS

OPERATING PRESSURE

PROPELLANT

OPERATION

MODES OF FIRE

ANTI-CHOP SYSTEM

BARREL THREAD

LUBRICANT

145 psi

High Pressure Air

Pneumatic

Low-Force Bolt

Autococker

GR33SETM

Turn knob slowly!

A quick pressure surge

may cause damage.

QUICK START

CONTENTS

Install a high-performance paintball loader

in the locking feedneck. In order to

perform its at its best, the Shocker®

CVO must be consistently fed unbroken

paintballs rapidly.

Slide the included barrel blocker over the end of

the Shocker® CVO barrel. Sling the blocker’s cords

over the back of the marker and snug them tight.

The barrel blocker is a critical piece of safety

equipment and must always be used when the

Shocker®CVO is handled outside of an active

paintball eld.

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GASSING The Shocker®CVO is equipped with a bottom-line

style air source adapter (ASA). Before screwing an HPA system

into the ASA, make sure the ASA is turned off by loosening the

ASA knob on its front [FIG 8]. Take care not to turn the ASA knob

too far.

After screwing the HPA system into the ASA, air is released into

the marker by tightening the ASA knob [FIG 4]. It is important to

turn the knob slowly. Once air can be heard entering the marker,

wait until the hissing stops before turning the ASA knob further

to fully open the HPA regulator. This will protect the internal

components from a sharp rise in pressure, ensuring longer life.

DEGASSING AND UNLOADING After use the Shocker®CVO

should be unloaded and degassed. In some jurisdictions,

paintball markers are legally required to be unloaded and de-

gassed before they are transported on public roads.

The ASA is turned off by rotating the ASA knob counter-clockwise

(loosening). When the knob is twisted far enough to turn the ASA

off, a small amount of air will vent from the ASA with a brief

hissing sound. This is normal. Do not turn the knob any further.

Turning off the ASA does not completely depressurize the

Shocker®CVO and may leave enough gas inside the marker to

re 2 or more shots.

In a safe area (all persons protected by paintball goggles and or

netting, such as a paintball eld’s chronograph area) remove the

loader from the Shocker®CVO.

Tip the Shocker CVO®to dump any paintballs from the breech.

Remove the barrel blocker and switch the safety to the live

position, exposing its red o-ring. Dry-re in a safe direction until

the bolt no longer cycles with each trigger pull. Put the barrel

blocker back on and unscrew the HPA system from the grip ASA.

Take care to ensure that the HPA tank does not unscrew from its

regulator when unscrewing the regulator from the ASA.

The Shocker® CVO is designed to be powered by a high-pressure

compressed air (HPA) system only. Use of carbon dioxide

(CO2) to power the Shocker®CVO is likely to cause damage to

GASES

sensitive internal seals and will result in a voided warranty. HPA

systems with a 3000psi or 4500psi capacity can be utilized on

the Shocker®CVO. HPA systems with output pressures between

450psi and 850psi can be used with the Shocker®CVO.

An output pressure of 550psi is recommended for maximum

consistency at high rates of re. HPA systems are shipped

empty, and must only be lled by properly trained personel.

LOOSEN ASA KNOB 06

REMOVE HPA SYSTEM 07

Do not to unscrew HPA tank from its regulator!

OFF

Never put oil or other petroleum products in a compressed air

regulator or tank—only use manufacturer specied lubricants

or cleaners.

After any trigger adjustments, the safety must be checked

to ensure that it still performs properly. If the safety cannot

be engaged, loosen either the magnetic tension or

pre-travel screw.

Adjusting the magnetic tension screw outward (counter-

clockwise) increases the distance between the magnet and

adjustment screw, and results in a lighter trigger pull. Turning

the screw in provides a stronger magnetic pull allowing for a

more responsive trigger return. The strongest trigger resistance

is achieved when the magnetic tension screw is able to make

contact with the trigger return magnet when the trigger is at rest.

PRE-TRAVEL This set screw is located at the top of the trigger

behind the magnetic tension set screw. Adjusting this set screw

will alter the forward travel of the trigger pull. [FIG.08 B] The

length of the trigger pull is determined by where the trigger stops

in its forward position and how far back it can be pulled.

POST-TRAVEL This adjustment is accessed by placing the allen

wrench at a slight angle from the left hand side of the marker.

[FIG. 08 D] Adjusting this set screw will alter the rearward travel

length of the trigger pull. The trigger must come to a stop with

the activation lever against this set-screw. [FIG. 08 C] Backing

out the screw far enough to allow the CVO™ pilot valve to stop

rearward motion of the trigger may result in pilot valve damage

and premature leakage.

ACTIVATION LEVER TENSION The spring tension on the

activation lever which actuates the CVO™ pilot valve is adjusted

by changing which hook inside the grip frame is used for its

return spring. [FIG. 08 E] Decreasing activation lever tension can

lighten trigger pull, but care should be taken to any adjustment

here as too little tension will result in the system not resetting

consistently for follow-up shots. The Shocker CVO is factory-

congured at maximum activation lever tension (third hook

position down from the top). If a non-force-fed loader is used,

this is the desired setting to limit rate of re and reduce feed

issues.

The trigger activation set-screw in the front face of the trigger

is calibrated at the factory to compensate for manufacturing

variance in the trigger body. This set-screw should not be

adjusted as improper-alignment can prevent correct operation

of the trigger safety and result in premature pilot valve leakage.

Even if someone on the Internet says adjusting this screw will

provide a better trigger pull don’t do it. Just don’t.

The Shocker®CVO has four main points of trigger adjustment

which may be set with a 1/16" allen key. This provides the

ability to ne-tune the perfect trigger for any style of play. Every

paintball player is unique with individual tastes. The Shocker®

CVO trigger is easy to tailor for an ideal t. Adjustment should

only be performed with the marker unloaded and degassed.

MAGNETIC TENSION This set screw is located at the top of the

trigger; it is the set screw closest to the trigger guard. Adjusting

this set screw will alter the weight of the trigger pull. [FIG. 08 A]

ADJUSTMENT POINTS 08

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT

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LOADER / FEEDNECK

LOADER It is highly recommended that the Shocker® CVO be

paired with a force-feed loader to obtain best performance on

the eld [Fig 09]. With no eyes and a modern short feed-neck, the

Shocker®CVO requires fast, responsive feeding to achieve rapid

rates of re without chopping paint.

Force feed loaders can be identied by the gentle spring pressure

that can be felt constantly pushing paintballs outward from their

neck, even when turned on their side or upside-down. Examples

of force feed loaders include Dye Rotor™, Empire Prophecy™ and

Empire Halo™.

Some players may still wish to opt for loaders that are not force-

feed, to reduce the risk of a jam in the loader and put less force

on brittle paint. Examples of non-force-fed loaders include the

Virtue Spire™, Valken VSL™, GI LVL™ and classic Viewloader

Revolution™.

If using a non-force-feed loader, make sure that the Shocker® CVO

Activation Tension is at its maximum (see Trigger Adjustment)

and reduce bolt force with the bolt force adjustment (see QEV).

FEEDNECK ADJUSTMENT Although the size of loader

feednecks is standardized within the paintball industry, there are

typically small variances in diameter between manufacturers,

and even between different loaders of the same model type.

The Shocker®CVO is equipped with an adjustable feedneck

ensuring that it can securely grip loaders with a wide range of

feedneck sizes. The feedneck’s clamping mechanism is best

adjusted with the clamp lever open.

Simply turning the clamp lever will close down or open up the

clamp mechanism. Finer adjustments can be made by twisting

the thumbwheel [Fig 10]. Test t after adjustment. The feedneck

should have a rm grip on the loader, but the lever should not be

difcult to close or open.

QEV ADJUSTMENT Bolt closing force has a signicant impact

on how a paintball marker res, both in terms of the marker’s

ability to handle paintballs and felt recoil. This is extremely

important in a mechanical marker like the Shocker®CVO.

Without anti-chop eyes, low bolt force becomes more important

to reliable operation. The quick exhaust valve (QEV) in the

Shocker®CVO air manifold includes an adjustment screw that

can be used to restrict air ow in front of the bolt’s sail, providing

a wide adjustment range over bolt closing force.

The bolt force adjustment screw [FIG. 11] is set with a 1/16"

hex wrench through a small hole in the top of the grip frame,

just in front of the trigger guard. As with trigger adjustment, a

ball-end hex wrench will allow easier access to this adjustment

screw. When the screw is backed out all the way out (counter-

clockwise) the exhaust air ow path is wide open, providing

minimal air resistance against the closing bolt for the fastest

possible ring rates.

Turning the bolt-force adjustment screw in (clockwise) creates

a smaller path for air to escape. As a result, a pocket of air acts

as a cushion to balance against the air pushing the bolt to its

forward position. With a decreased net force pushing it forward,

the bolt closes more slowly.

A fast moving bolt has the obvious advantage of being able

to re at a faster rate, while a slower bolt reduces recoil for

improved accuracy and reduced breakage of thin-shelled brittle

tournament grade paintballs.

BOLT FORCE ADJUSTMENT 11

QEV

10 FEEDNECK CLAMP ADJUSTER

09 LOADER

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DETENTS The ball detents in the Shocker®CVO prevent double-

feeding and subsequent chopping of paintballs by preventing

them from rolling forward until they are pushed into the barrel

by the bolt. Optional low-prole green detents [FIG. 17D] may

be installed for better reliability with extremely large or out of

round paint.

Each detent extends into the breech under spring pressure until

it is pushed out of the way by the paintball and bolt during the

ring cycle. If a paintball is broken in the marker, or dirt is able to

get in through the feedneck, the ball detents can become stuck,

either not extending into the breech to do their job, or stuck in the

breech, blocking proper bolt movement. In either case, cleaning

the detent system is a simple process.

DETENT CLEANING With the marker unloaded and degassed,

a 5/64-inch hex key can be used to unscrew the detent cover

screws [FIG. 16]. Finger pressure against the detent from inside

the breech is enough to unseat the detent covers so they can be

removed from either side of the Shocker®CVO. This will allow

access to the detents [FIG. 17A] for inspection and cleaning.

Cotton or foam swabs are ideal for cleaning the small nooks in

and around the detent. In severe cases, the detent may need to

be removed from the detent cover by pulling the hooked top of

the detent hinge pin with an o-ring pick [FIG. 17B] while taking

care not to lose the detent or spring [FIG. 17C] when they are

released and lifted away. Cleaning the detent assembly is all that

is needed for routine maintenance. Do not lubricate the detent

or the detent cover screw o-ring. The o-ring must provide friction

to lock the screw in place, and grease will gum up the detent.

Care should be taken not to cross-thread or over-tighten the

detent cover screw as this may cause permanent damage to the

Shocker®CVO body.

The Shocker®CVO utilizes a spool valve design which combines

its bolt with its main exhaust valve for a system that uses few

parts for efcient performance with few possible failure points.

Occasionally the bolt system may need to be cleaned. It also

should be lubricated after each day’s use as regular maintenance.

No tools are required for this procedure.

REMOVAL With the Shocker®CVO unloaded and degassed,

pressing on the bolt release latch [FIG. 12] will cause the end-

cap to pop out. In its extended position, the end-cap serves as a

handle to pull the entire bolt assembly from the marker body as

a single unit [FIG. 13].

CLEANING Unscrewing the ring can [FIG. 15A] from the main

chamber [FIG. 15D] provides access to the bolt [FIG. 15B] for

cleaning and inspection. All parts of the bolt assembly should

be wiped free from paint or other debris with a soft cloth. All o-rings

should be inspected for tears, at spots or other visible damage

and replaced if necessary. Before re-assembly all o-rings should

be greased lightly with GR33SETM. The outer surface of the bolt’s

mid-section should also receive a very light coat of GR33SETM. Oil

or other lubricants may cause damage and should not be used.

REASSEMBLY Care should be taken when re-assembling the valve

assembly. The greased parts should not be set on a dirty surface

where they will pick up dust or sand particles that can prevent

o-rings from obtaining a good seal. With the bolt placed in the

chamber guide [FIG. 15C] and the chamber guide seated in the main

chamber, the ring can should be screwed gently into place. The

complete bolt assembly can then be pushed into the body of the

Shocker®CVO until the latch mechanism makes an audible click,

locking everything in place with the rear cap ush against the body.

A B C D

12 RELEASE LATCH RELEASE LATCH 16

13 BOLT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

14 INSTALLING BOLT ASSEMBLY

15 BOLT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS A

DETENT REMOVAL 17

BOLT CLEANING DETENTS

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ASA KNOB The ASA Knob may occasionally need to be removed

for cleaning or lubrication, especially if the Shocker®CVO has

taken a hard dive into a muddy or sandy bunker, driving debris

into the ASA around its knob. As with all maintenance, this must

be done only with the Shocker®CVO unloaded and degassed.

Unscrew the ASA Knob, as if turning the air supply off, but

continue unscrewing until the knob comes free of the ASA

[FIG 18].

The screw threads of the ASA may be lubricated with GR33SETM,

but only place an extremely thin layer of GREESETM on the

pin. Excess grease can clog the ASA’s lter. Take care when

reinstalling the ASA knob, to be sure it is not cross-threaded.

ASA POSITION The ASA position may be adjusted to achieve

a custom balance or t with different air systems. To move

the ASA, remove the ASA knob, and use a 3/32-inch hex key to

loosen the ASA lock screw [FIG 19] one-half turn. Slide the ASA

to the desired position, then lock it in place by tightening the ASA

lock screw. Reinstall the ASA knob.

REMOVAL To remove the ASA, follow the ASA position

directions, but further loosen the ASA lock screw until it allows

the ASA to slide free of the grip frame. When reinstalling the

ASA, very lightly lubricate the air rail seal assembly face with

GREESETM and press it into the frame with thumb pressure to

make sure it sits ush with the rail. Slide the ASA forward until

it is ush with the front of the grip frame, then tighten the ASA

lock screw.

DISASSEMBLY Full disassembly is only necessary to replace a

leaking pin o-ring. This is accomplished by using a 7/64-inch hex

wrench to unscrew the stainless nut from the back of the ASA.

Seated in the front of the stainless nut is the ASA pin o-ring. This

should be inspected and replaced if it shows any signs of wear

or damage.

Removal of the regulator’s internal components is an advanced

maintenance procedure that should only be performed when

needed to repair a leak or lubricate seals if velocity becomes

inconsistent with fresh, good quality paint and a clean bolt

assembly.

SPRING PLATFORM REMOVAL With the Shocker®CVO

unloaded and degassed, use a 5/16-inch hex key to unscrew the

spring platform base [FIG.. 21] from the vertical regulator portion

of the marker’s body. If the hex key cannot t far enough into the

spring platform to get a good grip, use a 5/32-inch hex key to

turn the velocity adjuster inward (counter-clockwise, it is reverse

threaded) to expose more of the hexagonal ats in the spring

platform. The adjuster spring is now attached to the back of the

reg piston (VRG205) and will not drop freely.

SPRING PLATFORM ASSEMBLY Additional parts will come

out, stacked inside the spring platform. These include the

spring guide [FIG. 22A], regulator washer [FIG. 22B], relief valve

[FIG. 22C], relief valve spring [FIG. 22D] and velocity adjuster

[FIG. 22E]. The spring guide acts as a positioning seat for the

regulator spring. The velocity adjuster is the base on which the

spring guide sits. Turning the velocity adjuster changes the

elevation of the spring platform to put more or less pressure

on the regulator spring, ultimately determining the gas pressure

inside the Shocker®CVO. The relief valve is a miniature, non-

adjustable regulator that vents air out through the middle of the

velocity adjuster if the Shocker®CVO is in danger of becoming

over-pressurized.

REGULATOR PISTON Reach inside with an o-ring pick or

needle nose pliers and pull the piston out by its spring to pull the

regulator piston out [FIG. 23]. This is a difcult step. Patience

and a gentle hand are required to achieve success. Take care not

to slip and scratch the inner walls of the regulator body, as this

may cause non-repairable leaks that will prevent the regulator

from working correctly.

18 ASA KNOB SPRING PLATFORM 21

19 ASA LOCK SCREW SPRING PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 22

20 ASA DISASSEMBLY

ASA REGULATOR

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REGULATOR

Removal of the regulator’s internal components is an advanced

maintenance procedure that should only be performed when

needed to repair a leak or lubricate seals if velocity becomes

inconsistent with fresh, good quality paint and a clean bolt

assembly.

SPRING PLATFORM REMOVAL With the Shocker®CVO

unloaded and degassed, use a 5/16-inch hex key to unscrew

the spring platform base [FIG.. 22F] from the vertical regulator

portion of the marker’s body. If the hex key cannot t far enough

into the spring platform to get a good grip, use a 5/32-inch hex

key to turn the velocity adjuster inward (counter-clockwise, it is

reverse threaded) to expose more of the hexagonal ats in the

spring platform. The adjuster spring is now attached to the back

of the reg piston (VRG205) and will not drop freely.