Tippmann TANGO ONE User manual

TP04116
11/09
TIPPMANN®
2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA
P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619
www.tippmann.com
PAINTBALL MARKER
LANCEUR DE PAINTBALL
MACADOR PAINTBALL
Owner’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del Usuario
TANGO ONE

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ADVERTENCIA
ESTO NO ES UN JUGUETE. UN USO INAPROPIADO
PUEDE CAUSAR SERIAS HERIDAS O LA MUERTE.
OJOS, CARA Y OIDOS DEBEN SER PROTEGIDOS
TODO EL TIEMPO, CON LA PROTECCIÓN DISEÑADA
PARA PAINTBALL TANTO POR JUGA-DORES COMO
POR CUALQUIER PERSONA QUE ESTE EN EL RADIO
DE ALCANCE. RECOMENDAMOS AL MENOS 18 AÑOS
PARA LA COMPRA Y USO. LAS PERSONAS MENORES
DE 18 AÑOS DEBEN USAR ESTE PRODUCTO BAJO LA
SUPERVISIÓN DE UN ADULTO. LEA EL MANUAL DEL
USARIO ANTES DE USAR ESTE PRODUCTO.
WARNING
THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. EYE, FACE, AND EAR PROTECTION
DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY
THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. WE
RECOMMEND YOU BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO
PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT
SUPERVISION WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE
OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
AVERTISSEMENT
CECI N’EST PAS UN JOUET. TOUT USAGE
INAPPROPRIE PEUT PROVOQUER DES BLESSURES
GRAVES OU MORTELLES. LE PORT DE LA
PROTECTION POUR LES YEUX, LE VISAGE ET LES
OREILLES CONCUE POUR LE PAINT-BALL EST
OBLIGATOIRE POUR L’UTILISATEUR AINSI QUE
POUR TOUTE PERSONNE A PORTEE DE TIR. POUR
L’ACHAT, NOUS RECOMMANDONS L’AGE DE 18 ANS.
LES PERSONNES DE MOINS DE 18 ANS DOIVENT
ETRE SOUS LA SURVEILLANCE D’UN ADULTE
LORSQU’ELLES UTILISENT CE PRODUIT. LISEZ LE
MANUEL AVANT D’UTILISER CE PRODUIT.

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AVERTISSEMENT
LA SECURITE EST VOTRE RESPONSABILITE
LISEZ ET FAMILIARISEZ-VOUS AINSI QUE TOUS LES AU-
TRES UTILISATEURS, AUX RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ DÉCRITES
DANS CE MANUEL. SUIVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS LORS DE
L’UTILISATION, L’ENTRETIEN, LE TRANSPORT ET LE STOCK-
AGE DE CE LANCEUR.
GARDEZ TOUJOURS LA SÛRETÉ DE CE LANCEUR
ACTIVÉE TANT QUE VOUS NE L’UTILISEZ PAS,
COMME EXPLIQUÉ DANS LES INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERNANT LA SURETÉ DE DÉTENTE.
VOIR LES INSTRUCTIONS EN PAGE 24.
GARDEZ ÉGALEMENT LA PROTECTION DE CANON
INSTALLÉE TANT QUE VOUS N’ÊTES PAS EN
SITUATION DE TIR, VOIR LES INSTRUCTIONS EN PAGE 22.
ADVERTENCIA
LA SEGURIDAD ES SU RESPONSABILIDAD
LEA Y FAMILIARICESE USTED Y CUALQUIER OTRO
USUARIO DE ESTE MARCADOR CON LAS INSTRUCCIONES
DE SEGURIDAD DE ESTE MANUAL. SIGA ESTAS
INSTRUCCIONES CUANDO LO USE,TRABAJE EN EL,
TRANSPORTE, O ALMACENE.
SIEMPRE MANTENGA EL BOTON SELECTOR EN
SEGURO A MENOS QUE VA A HACER DISPAROS
COMO SE DETALLA EN AL PAGINA 42.
SIEMPRE MANTENGA LA FUNDA DE SEGURIDAD
INSTALADA CUANDO NO VA HACER DISPAROS,
VER INSTRUCCIONES EN LA PAGINA 40.
WARNING
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
READ AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND ANY OTHER USER
OF THIS MARKER WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING,
WORKING ON, TRANSPORTING, OR STORING THIS MARKER.
ALWAYS KEEP THE SAFETY IN SAFE
POSITION, UNLESS IN A SHOOTING
SITUATION, AS DETAILED IN THE TRIGGER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 6.
ALWAYS KEEP THE BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLED
WHEN NOT IN A SHOOTING SITUATION, SEE
BARREL SLEEVE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. ON PAGE 4.

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WARNING
ALWAYS KEEP THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED EXCEPT
WHEN YOUR MARKER IS IN USE. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE
TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN THE SAFE POSITION (SEE INSTRUCTIONS
ON PAGE 6) AND THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE IS PROPERLY
INSTALLED ON YOUR MARKER ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
Barrel Sleeve Installation Instructions
1. Insert the Barrel Sleeve onto the Barrel and
loop the cord over the top of the receiver and
position at the back of the grip as shown.
2. Adjust the cord length retainer up to the back
of the grip by pulling the cord through it until
the retainer is snug against the back of the
grip. Keeping the cord as tight as possible, leave
just enough cord elasticity to pull the cord/retainer
up over the top of the marker to remove the barrel
sleeve for ring.
3. After the cord length is properly adjusted, lock the cord length
by tying a knot in the cord against the back of the retainer as
shown.
4. Before and after playing, inspect the Barrel Sleeve. Replace the Barrel Sleeve if the
sleeve or cord is damaged, or there is a loss of cord elasticity.
5. Clean the Barrel Sleeve with plain, warm water and store out of sunlight in a dry area
when not in use.
Cord Length
Retainer
WARNING
THIS IS NOT A TOY. MISUSE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. EYE, FACE, AND EAR PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR
PAINTBALL MUST BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON
WITHIN RANGE. WE RECOMMEND YOU BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS
OLD TO PURCHASE. PERSONS UNDER 18 MUST HAVE ADULT
SUPERVISION WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. READ THE OWNER’S
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
Barrel Sleeve

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TIPPMANN®
2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA
P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619
www.tippmann.com
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of your Tippmann® paintball marker. We believe our
Tango One™ marker to be the most accurate and durable paintball marker available, and it
is proudly manufactured by Tippmann. All Tippmann® Tango One markers will provide many
years of dependable service if cared for properly.
Please take time to read this manual thoroughly and become familiar with your Tippmann®
Tango One™ marker’s parts, operation, and safety precautions before you attempt to load
or re this marker. If you have a missing or broken part, or need assistance, please contact
Tippmann Consumer Relations at 1-800-533-4831 for fast, friendly service.
Table of Contents
Barrel Sleeve Installation Instructions ....................................................................................4
Warning / Liability Statement ..................................................................................................6
Safety Is Your Responsibility! .................................................................................................6
Trigger Safety .................................................................................................................6
Familiarize Yourself with Safety... ...................................................................................6
Getting Started .......................................................................................................................8
1. Install the Barrel. .........................................................................................................8
2. Air/CO2 Cylinder Installation. ......................................................................................8
3. Loading the Hopper. ...................................................................................................8
4. Fire the Marker. ..........................................................................................................9
Velocity Adjustment ................................................................................................................9
Unloading Your Marker ...........................................................................................................9
Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings...................................................................................................10
Air/CO2 Cylinder Safety Tips ........................................................................................10
Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal ...................................................................................................11
Repairing Air/CO2 Cylinder Leaks ...............................................................................12
Cleaning and Maintenance ...................................................................................................12
Storage .........................................................................................................................13
Marker Disassembly and Assembly ......................................................................................13
The Valve ......................................................................................................................14
The Trigger ...................................................................................................................15
Schematic Diagram ........................................................................................................ 16-17
Parts List ...............................................................................................................................18
General Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................19
Specications ......................................................................................................................19
Warranty and Repair Information .........................................................................................20

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Warning / Liability Statement
This marker is classied as a dangerous weapon and is surrendered by Tippmann Sports,
LLC with the understanding that the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from unsafe
handling or any action that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
Tippmann Sports, LLC shall not be liable for personal injury, loss of property or life resulting
from the use of this weapon under any circumstances, including intentional, reckless,
negligent or accidental discharges.
All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Tippmann
Sports, LLC reserves the right to make changes and improvements to products without
incurring any obligation to incorporate such improvements into products previously sold.
If you as a user do not accept liability, Tippmann Sports, LLC requests you do not use a
Tippmann Sports, LLC marker. By using this paintball marker you release Tippmann Sports,
LLC of any and all liability associated with its use.
Safety Is Your Responsibility!
Trigger Safety
Familiarize Yourself with Safety...
The ownership of this marker places upon you the total responsibility of its safe and lawful
use. You must observe the same safety precautions as you would any rearm to assure
the safety of not only yourself but everyone around you. Outlined here are some general
precautions to be aware of. The user should at all times use caution and common sense
when using this marker and always remember that the game of paintball can only survive
and grow if it remains SAFE!
• Do not load or re this marker until you have completely read this manual and are
familiar with its safety features, mechanical operation, and handling characteristics.
• Handle this and any marker as if it were loaded at all times.
• Keep your nger off the Trigger until ready to shoot.
• Do not look down the barrel of a paintball marker. Accidental discharge into the
eyes may cause permanent injury or death.
• Keep the Trigger Safety in the Safe position until ready to shoot (see Warning
message above).
WARNING
EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER IS IN USE, ALWAYS MAKE SURE
THAT THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN THE SAFE POSITION, (WHICH
DISABLES THE TRIGGER) AND THAT THE BARREL SLEEVE IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED (SEE BARREL SLEEVE INSTALLATION ON
PAGE 4).
TO LOCK THE TRIGGER (SAFE POSITION):
PUSH THE SAFETY IN FROM THE MARKER
SIDE SHOWN ABOVE TO THE SAFE POSITION.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER (FIRE POSITION): PUSH THE SAFETY
FROM THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE MARKER TO ENABLE FIRING.

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• Keep a barrel sleeve installed on marker when not shooting (see instructions on
page 4).
• Never point the marker at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Never re your marker at anything you do not intend to shoot because there may
be paintballs or foreign debris lodged in the chamber, barrel, or the marker’s valve.
• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
• Never re your marker at personal property of others. The paintball impact can
cause damage and the paint can stain the nish of automobiles, houses, etc.
• Always keep the barrel pointed down or in a safe direction, even if you stumble or
fall.
• Eye, face, and ear protection designed specically to stop paintballs in the form of
goggles and full face mask meeting ASTM Specication F 1776 must be worn by
the user and any person within range.
• Never shoot at a person who is not protected by eye, face, and ear protection
designed for paintball.
• Pressurize and load a marker only when the marker will be immediately used.
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
NOTE: Before storing or disassembling, be sure to remove paintballs and air/
CO2 cylinder (see Unloading Your Marker on page 9 and Air/CO2 Cylinder
Warnings on page 10), put the Trigger Safety in the Safe position (see page 6)
and install the barrel sleeve (see page 4).
• Do not eld strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while it is pressurized.
• Dress appropriately when playing the game of paintball. Avoid exposing any skin
when playing the game of paintball. Even a light layer of clothing will help absorb
some of the impact and protect you from the paintballs.
• Keep exposed skin away from escaping gas when installing or removing the air/
CO2 cylinder, or if the marker or air/CO2 cylinder is leaking. Compressed air,
CO2, and nitrogen gasses are very cold and can cause frostbite under certain
conditions.
• Use only .68 caliber paintballs. Never load or re any foreign objects.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages before and during the use of this marker. Handling
markers while under the inuence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal disregard for
public safety.
• Avoid shooting an opponent at point blank, 6 feet or less.
• Familiarize yourself with instructions listed on the air/CO2 cylinder. Contact the air/
CO2 cylinder manufacturer with any questions.
• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never shoot
at velocities in excess of 300 feet per second (see Velocity Adjustment instructions
on page 9).
• Always keep in mind that the sport of Paintball is viewed and judged by your safe
and sportsmanlike conduct.

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Getting Started
• Eyeprotectiondesignedforpaintballusemustbewornbytheuserandanyperson
withinrange.
• Donotdisassemblethismarkerwhileitispressurizedwithair.
• Donotpressurizeapartiallyassembledmarker.
• Readeachstepcompletelybeforeperformingthestep.
NOTE:Carefullyhandstartallthreadedpartswhenassembling,anddonotover
tighten,asthismaypotentiallystripthethreadedparts.
RefertotheSchematicDiagramonpages16-17fortheseinstructions(itemnumbersarein
parentheses).
1. Install the Barrel.
a. ApplyTippmannoiltotheBarrelO-ring.
b. InserttheBarrelintotheReceiver.
c. CarefullyturntheBarrelclockwisebyhanduntil
tight.
2. Air/CO2 Cylinder Installation.
ReviewAir/CO2 Cylinder Safety Tipsonpage10.
a. PuttheTriggerSafetyintheSafeposition
(seepage6)andinstalltheBarrelSleeve
(seepage4).
b. Cockthemarkerbyslidingthebolthandle
allthewaybackuntilitlocksintoplace.
Alwayskeepmarkerinthecockedposition
whenattachingair/CO2cylindertothe
marker.Thishelpspreventanaccidental
discharge.
c. Lubricatetheair/CO2cylindervalveO-ring
withalittleTippmann®oil.
d. Inserttheair/CO2cylindervalveintotheAirSupplyAdapter(ASA)(29)attheback
endofthemarkergrip.
e. Twisttheair/CO2cylinderclockwiseintotheASAuntilitstops.Usecautionasthe
markerisnowcapableofringafteryouputtheTriggerSafetyintheFireposition.
(Ifyoudonothearthefullair/CO2cylinderengage,thepinvalvecouldbetoo
shortorthepinvalvesealisdamaged,followtheAir/CO2 Cylinder Removal
instructionsonpage11andtakeyourair/CO2cylindertoa“C5”CertiedAirsmith
forinspectionorcontactthecylindermanufacturer).
3. Loading the Hopper.
TheBarrelSleevemustbeinstalled(seepage4)andtheTriggerSafetyintheSafeposition
(seepage6).
a. MakesurethattheFeedElbow(9)andHopperarecleanandfreeofsharpedges
ordebris.Thiskeepspaintballsfrombreakingprematurely,andallowspaintballsto
feedtothemarker’schambersmoothly.
b. InstalltheHopperneckintotheFeedElbow.
Figure 2: Pull the Bolt Handle back
until it locks into place.
Figure 1: Barrel and O-ring

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c. TightentheFeedElbowBolt(11)usingtheincluded3/16”allenwrench.
d. WiththeBarrelSleeveinstalled,andtheTriggerSafetyintheSafeposition,you
arenowreadytoloadthehopperwith.68caliberpaintballs.Donotforceexcessive
numbersofpaintballsintothehopper.
4. Fire the Marker.
a. RemovetheBarrelSleevefromthemarker.
b. Pointthemarkerinasafedirection.
c. PuttheTriggerSafetyintheFireposition.
d. Pullthetriggertorethemarker.
Velocity Adjustment
Eachtimeyouplaypaintball,checkthevelocityofyourpaintballmarkerwithachronograph
(aninstrumentformeasuringvelocity)priortoplayingpaintball.Verifythatthemarker’s
velocityissetbelow300feetpersecond(orlessifrequiredbytheplayingeld).
Toadjustthevelocity,usethe3/16”allenwrench
includedwithyourmarker.TheVelocityAdjustment
Screw(#51inPartsDiagramandshowninFigure3)
islocatedonleftsidereceiver.Toreducethevelocity,
turnthescrewinwardorclockwise.Toincreasethe
velocity,turnthescrewcounterclockwise.Donot
removethevelocityscrew.
Unloading Your Marker
1. Eyeprotectiondesignedforpaintballusemustbewornbytheuserandanyperson
withinrange.
2. Installthebarrelsleeve(seepage4)andputtheTriggerSafetyintheSafeposition
(seepage6).
3. EmptyandremovetheHopper.
4. Gotoadesignatedringarea,removetheBarrelSleeve,andputtheTriggerSafetyin
theFireposition.
5. Pointyourmarkerinasafedirectionandreseveraltimestobesurethereareno
remainingpaintballslodgedinthechamberorbarrel.IMPORTANT:Donotuncockyour
markerasuncockingyourmarkermaypushaballintothechamberordownintothe
barrel,makingithiddenfromview.
6. ReturntheTriggerSafetytotheSafeposition(seepage6)andreinstalltheBarrel
Sleeve(seepage4).
7. Visuallyinspectthechamberforpaintballs.
8. ReadthefollowingAir/CO2 Cylinder WarningsandSafety Tipsonpage10before
removingtheair/CO2cylinderfromyourmarker.
Figure 3: Velocity Adjustment Screw
Location

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Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings
Refer to Figure 4. There have been reported incidents
caused by players unknowingly unscrewing the cylinder
(2) from the cylinder valve (1). This occurs when the player
thinks the entire valve-cylinder assembly is being unscrewed
from the air supply adaptor (ASA) of the paintball marker,
when in fact they are unscrewing the cylinder from the
cylinder valve.
To avoid this danger, it is recommended (if your cylinder is
not already marked) that you use paint or nail polish to place
a mark (3) on the cylinder valve, and place another mark (4)
on the cylinder, in line with the #3 mark as shown.
Whenever you turn the cylinder during removal, watch the
marks on the cylinder and the cylinder valve to be sure
that they rotate together. If at any time these marks start
to separate as shown in Figure 5, the cylinder is starting
to unscrew from the cylinder valve and you must STOP
and take the entire unit to a “C5” certied airsmith for safe
removal and/or repair.
NOTE: The cylinder valve should unscrew from the paintball
marker in about 3 or 4 full turns. If you nish the 4th full turn
and the cylinder valve is not unscrewed from the paintball
marker, STOP! Take the entire unit to a “C5” certied
airsmith for safe removal and/or repair.
Locate a “C5” Certied Airsmith at www.paintball-pti.com/search.asp.
Whether you have a new or used rellable air/CO2 cylinder, you are at risk if any of the
following has occurred:
• The valve unit was replaced or altered after purchase.
• An anti-siphon device was installed.
• The valve unit was removed from the cylinder for any reason.
• Any modication was done to the rellable air/CO2 cylinder.
If any of these conditions has occurred, take your air/CO2 cylinder to a “C5” Certied Airsmith
for inspection or contact the cylinder manufacturer.
Air/CO2 Cylinder Safety Tips
SAFETY TIPS to ensure that your air or CO2 cylinder is safe for play:
• Improper use, lling, storage, or disposal of air/CO2 cylinder may result in property
damage, serious personal injury or death.
• Make sure that any maintenance or modication to any air/CO2 cylinder is done by
a qualied professional, such as a “C5” certied airsmith.
• The use of anti-siphon devices is not recommended. However, if one is already
installed on your air/CO2 cylinder, or such device is desired, it is critical that your
cylinder be checked by a qualied professional, and you have the device installed
by a qualied professional.
Figure 4: Properly marked
Valve and Cylinder
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Figure 5: Misaligned Valve and
Cylinder
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WARNING
The brass or nickel plated cylinder valve (Figure 4, #1) is intended to be
permanently attached to the air/CO2 cylinder (2).
An air/CO2 cylinder can y off with enough force to cause serious injury
or death if the cylinder (2) unscrews from the cylinder valve (1).