Tippmann TANGO ONE User manual

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
TP04607
06/11

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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 JUGADORES 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 USUARIO 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 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. UNE MAUVAISE UTILISATION
PEUT CAUSER DE SÉRIEUSES BLESSURES OU LA
MORT. UNE PROTECTION POUR LES YEUX, LA TÊTE
ET LES OREILLES ET ÉTANT ADAPTÉE AU PAINTBALL
DOIT ÊTRE PORTÉE PAR L’UTILISATEUR AINSI QUE
TOUT UTILISATEUR SITUÉ DANS LE CHAMP DE TIR.
NOUS RECOMMANDONS QUE L’ACHETEUR AIT AU
MOINS 18 ANS. LES PERSONNES DE MOINS DE 18 ANS
DOIVENT ÊTRE SUPERVISÉES PAR UN ADULTE DURANT
L’UTILISATION DE CE PRODUIT. LISEZ LE MANUEL AVANT
D’UTILISER CE PRODUIT.

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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
46.
SIEMPRE MANTENGA LA FUNDA DE
SEGURIDAD INSTALADA CUANDO NO VA
HACER DISPAROS, VER INSTRUCCIONES EN
LA PAGINA 44.
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 MODE UNLESS FIRING AS DETAILED IN
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 6.
ALWAYS KEEP THE BARREL BLOCKING
DEVICE INSTALLED WHEN NOT IN A SHOOTING
SITUATION, SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4.
AVERTISSEMENT
LA SECURITE EST VOTRE RESPONSABILITE
LISEZ ET FAMILIARISEZ-VOUS AINSI QUE TOUT AUTRE
UTILISATEUR DE CE LANCEUR AVEC LES INSTRUCTIONS
DE SECURITE CONTENUES DANS CE MANUEL. SUIVEZ CES
INSTRUCTIONS LORSQUE VOUS UTILISEZ, TRAVAILLEZ
SUR, TRANSPORTEZ OU ENTREPOSEZ CE
LANCEUR.
SI VOUS NE TIREZ PAS, MAINTENEZ
TOUJOURS LE SÉLECTEUR EN MODE SÉCURITÉ
COMME INDIQUÉ DANS LES INSTRUCTIONS EN
PAGE 26.
GARDEZ TOUJOURS LA DOUILLE DU
CANON INSTALLEE LORSQUE VOUS N’ETES PAS EN
SITUATION DE TIR, VOIR INSTRUCTIONS EN PAGE 24.

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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 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.
WARNING
KEEP THE BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED
EXCEPT WHEN YOUR MARKER IS IN USE. ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THAT THE TRIGGER SAFETY IS IN THE SAFE MODE (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
Barrel Sleeve

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a TPN™ Tango One™ paintball marker. We
believe our Tango One markers to be the most accurate and durable paintball markers
available, and are proudly manufactured by Tippmann®. All Tango One line 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 Tango
One model’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 .....................................................................................................................5
Safety Is Your Responsibility! ..................................................................................................................6
Trigger Safety ...............................................................................................................................6
Familiarize Yourself With Safety... ................................................................................................6
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................7
1. Install the Barrel. ......................................................................................................................8
2. Air/CO2 Cylinder Installation ....................................................................................................8
3. Loading the Hopper ..................................................................................................................9
4. Firing the Marker ......................................................................................................................9
Velocity Adjustment .................................................................................................................................9
Unloading Your Marker ............................................................................................................................9
Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings....................................................................................................................10
Air/CO2 Cylinder Safety Tips ..................................................................................................... 11
Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal .................................................................................................................... 11
Repairing Air/CO2 Cylinder Leaks..............................................................................................12
Cleaning and Maintenance ....................................................................................................................12
Storage ..................................................................................................................................................13
Tango One Disassembly and Assembly ................................................................................................13
Marker Instructions .....................................................................................................................13
The Valve ...................................................................................................................................14
The Trigger .................................................................................................................................16
General Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................16
Specications ........................................................................................................................................17
Basic Parts Diagram ..............................................................................................................................18
Parts List ....................................................................................................................................20
Warranty and Repair Information ..........................................................................................................22
TANGO ONE
by TIPPMANN®
2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA
P) 260-749-6022 • F) 260-749-6619 • www.tippmann.com
™

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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 the 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 in
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 weapon places upon you the total responsibility for 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. The user
should at all times use caution when using this marker. The sport of Paintball will be
viewed and judged upon your safe and sportsmanlike conduct. 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.
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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• 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 marker on safe until ready to shoot (see page 6).
• Keep the barrel blocking device installed on marker when not shooting (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 balls or foreign debris lodged in the chamber, barrel and / or the marker valve.
• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
• Never re your marker at personal property of others, the paintball can stain the
paint of automobiles and houses.
• Always keep the muzzle 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 the marker only when the marker will be immediately used.
• NOTE: Before storing or disassembling be sure to remove paintballs and air
supply (see unloading and air supply removal instructions on pages 9 - 12). Install
the barrel blocking device (see page 4).
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
• Do not eld strip or otherwise disassemble this marker while it is pressurized with
air supply.
• Dress appropriately when playing the game of paintball. Avoid exposing any skin
when playing the game of paintball. Even a light layer will absorb some of the
impact and protect you from the paintballs.
• Keep exposed skin away from escaping gas when installing or removing air
supply cylinder or if the marker or air supply 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 air supply cylinder or adaptor.
Contact the air supply cylinder or adaptor 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 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
overtighten, as this may potentially strip the threaded parts. Refer to the Basic Parts
Diagram on pages 18-19 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
You must rst read the Air/CO2 Cylinder
Warnings, Removal, and Safety Tips on pages
10-12 before beginning the cylinder installation.
Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball
marker.
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
WARNING
INSTALL THE AIR/CO2 CYLINDER AND LOAD THE HOPPER WITH PAINTBALLS
ONLY AFTER YOU:
• HAVE A BARREL BLOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED (SEE PAGE 4)
• HAVE THE SAFETY IN SAFE MODE (SEE PAGE 6)
EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN BY THE
USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE.
Figure 2: Pull the Bolt Handle
back until it locks into place.
Figure 1: Barrel and O-ring

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the marker is now capable of ring after you put the Trigger Safety in the Fire
position. (If you do not hear the 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).
f. If you want to put the marker into the uncocked position, (refer to Figure 2) pull
and hold the bolt cocking handle back. While holding onto the cocking handle,
pull the trigger and allow the cocking handle slowly move forward, which uncocks
the marker.
3. Loading the Hopper
The Barrel Sleeve must be installed (see page 4) and the Safety in Safe mode (see
page 6).
a. Make sure that the Feed Elbow and Hopper are clean and free of sharp edges
or debris. This keeps the paintballs from breaking prematurely, and allows the
Hopper to feed paintballs to the marker’s chamber smoothly.
b. Install the Hopper neck into the Feed Elbow. Tighten with the included 3/16” Allen
wrench to secure. NOTE: Do not overtighten or the Feed Elbow may break.
c. With the Barrel Sleeve installed (page 4), and the Safety in Safe mode (page 6),
you are now ready to load your hopper with .68 caliber paintballs. Do not force
excessive numbers of paintballs into the hopper.
d. Only remove the Barrel Sleeve and change the Safety to Fire Mode when you are
ready to re the marker in a safe direction.
4. Firing 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 above)
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.
Figure 3: Velocity Adjustment Screw
Location

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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 and put the Safety in Safe Mode.
3. Empty all paintballs from the Hopper. Loosen the Feed Elbow bolt. Lift the Hopper
from the Feed Elbow.
4. Go to a designated ring area, remove the Barrel Sleeve, and move the Safety to
Fire Mode (see Firing the Marker on page 9).
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 paintball into the
chamber or down into the barrel, in which case the ball will be hidden from view.
6. Return the Safety to the Safe mode (see page 6).
7. Reinstall the Barrel Sleeve (see page 4).
8. Read the following Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings and Safety Tips before removing
the air cylinder from your marker (removal instructions are on page 11).
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/CO2 adaptor 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.
WARNING
THE BRASS OR NICKEL PLATED CYLINDER VALVE (FIGURE 4,
#1) IS INTENDED TO BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE AIR
OR CO2 CYLINDER (#2).
AN AIR OR CO2 CYLINDER CAN FLY OFF WITH ENOUGH FORCE
TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF THE CYLINDER (#2)
UNSCREWS FROM A CYLINDER VALVE (#1).
Properly marked Valve and
Cylinder
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Figure 4
Misaligned Valve and Cylinder
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4
Figure 5