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
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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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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 or 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 or CO2 cylinder.
If any of these conditions has occurred, take your air or 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 or CO2 cylinder may result in
property damage, serious personal injury or death.
• Make sure that any maintenance or modication to any air or 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 or CO2 cylinder or is desired, it is critical that your cylinder be
checked by, or the device installed by, a qualied professional.
• All air or CO2 cylinders must be lled only by properly trained personnel.
• Cylinder valves must be installed only by properly trained personnel.
• Do not overll a cylinder! Never exceed the air or CO2 cylinder’s capacity.
• Do not expose pressurized air or CO2 cylinder to temperatures exceeding 130
degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius).
• Do not use caustic cleaners or strippers on the air or CO2 cylinder or cylinder
valve and do not expose to corrosive materials.
• Do not modify the air or CO2 cylinder in any way. Never try to disassemble the
cylinder valve from the air or CO2 cylinder.
• Any air or CO2 cylinder that has been exposed to re or heated to a temperature
of 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius) or more must be destroyed by
properly trained personnel.
• Use appropriate gas for your cylinder. Only use CO2 in a CO2 cylinder and only
use compressed air in a compressed air cylinder.
• Keep all cylinders out of the reach of children.
• The Air or CO2 cylinder should be inspected and hydrostatically retested at least
every 5 years by a DOT licensed agency.
• Keep exposed skin away from escaping gas when installing or removing air/CO2,
or if the marker or air/CO2 is leaking. Compressed air and CO2 gasses are very
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Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal
1. Read Air/CO2 Cylinder Warnings (page 10) and Air/CO2 Cylinder Safety Tips
(page 11) before beginning the cylinder removal process.
2. Eye protection designed for paintball use must be worn by the user and any
person within range.
3. Follow the Unloading Your Marker instructions on page 9.
4. Watch the marks on the cylinder and cylinder valve (as shown in Figure 4) as you
turn the cylinder approximately ¾ turn counterclockwise. This allows the air/CO2
pin valve to close so that no air will enter the marker.
5. Remove the Barrel Sleeve. Set the Safety to a ring mode. Point the marker in
a safe direction, and discharge the remaining gas in the marker by repeatedly
pulling the trigger until the marker stops ring (this may take 4-5 shots). If your
marker continues to re, the cylinder’s pin valve has not closed yet (the cylinder
pin valve could be longer than usual. Because of the variances in cylinder pin
valve parts, each cylinder varies slightly on exactly how far it has to be turned).
Turn the cylinder counterclockwise a little further and repeat this step until the
marker does not re. Only then remove the air/CO2 cylinder.
NOTE: If during this step, you turned the air/CO2 cylinder and it began to leak
before you pulled the trigger, the cylinder O-ring should be checked for damage
before any re-assembly (see Repairing Air/CO2 Cylinder Leaks below).
6. After the air/CO2 cylinder is removed, again point and re the marker in a safe
direction to verify the marker is completely discharged of gas.
7. Move the Safety to the Safe mode (see page 6) and install the Barrel Sleeve (see
page 4).
Repairing Air/CO2 Cylinder Leaks
The most common leak occurs from a bad air/CO2 valve O-ring. To replace a valve
O-ring you must rst remove the bad O-ring and then install a new one. This O-ring
is located on the tip of your air/CO2 valve. The best valve O-rings are made of
urethane. Urethane O-rings are not affected by high air/CO2 pressures. These may
be purchased from Tippmann or your local paintball dealer.
NOTE: If a new air/CO2 valve O-ring does not resolve an air/CO2 leak, do not
attempt to repair the air/CO2 cylinder. Contact Tippmann Sports, LLC, your local
paintball dealer, or a “C5” Certied Airsmith. NOTE: Locate a “C5” certied airsmith at
www.paintball-pti.com/search.asp
Cleaning and Maintenance
• To reduce the chance of an accidental discharge, follow the Unloading Your
Marker (on page 9) and Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal (on page 11).
• Eye protection must be worn.
• Do not disassemble a marker while it is pressurized with air.
• Do not pressurize a partially assembled marker.
• Follow warnings listed on the air/CO2 cylinder for handling and storage.
• Familiarize yourself with instructions listed on air/CO2 cylinder.
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• Do not use any petroleum based cleaning solvents.
• Do not use any cleaning solvents that come in aerosol cans.
NOTE: Petroleum based products and aerosol products can damage your
markers’ O-rings.
To clean your paintball marker exterior, use a damp towel to wipe off paint, oil, and
debris To clean the inside of the barrel:
1. Remove the Hopper.
2. Completely loosen the Feed Elbow Thumb Nut (10) from the Receiver and
remove the Feed Elbow (9) from the marker.
3. Insert the tab of the cleaning squeegee into the Feed Elbow opening to the barrel
and push the squeegee into the barrel until the tab is accessible at the muzzle
end of the barrel.
4. Pull the squeegee through the barrel to remove debris.
5. Repeat if necessary.
6. Replace the Feed Elbow back onto the marker.
7. Tighten the Feed Elbow Thumb Nut to secure the Feed Elbow to the marker and
reinstall the Hopper.
To maintain your marker in good working condition, inspect, clean, and replace any
damaged parts. Lubricate as instructed in the Marker Disassembly and Assembly
section starting on page 13. The best valve O-rings are made of urethane. Urethane
O-rings are not affected by high gas pressures. These may be purchased from
Tippmann® or your local paintball dealer. Use Tippmann oil to lightly lubricate the
O-rings, springs, and other areas indicated in the Marker Disassembly and Assembly
instructions. This maintains your marker in good working condition.
Storage
Put the Trigger Safety in the Safe position (see page 6). Unload the marker (see
page 9) and remove the air/CO2 cylinder (see page 11). Put the bolt in the forward
(uncocked) position (see step 2.f. on page 9). Clean and oil the marker so that it
does not rust. Install the Barrel Sleeve (see page 4), and store your marker in a dry
area.
When removing your marker out of storage, make sure the Trigger Safety is in the
Safe position and the Barrel Sleeve is installed. You should re-oil the rear bolt O-ring
and the front bolt O-ring before use.
Tango One Disassembly and Assembly
Always wear eye protection when performing any marker disassembly or re-
assembly. Refer to the Basic Parts Diagram on pages 18-19 for these instructions
(item numbers are in parentheses). Disassembly instructions are listed here. To
re-assemble, just do the steps in the reverse order.
1. First follow Unloading Your Marker on page 9 and Air/CO2 Cylinder Removal
instructions on page 11.
2. Always wear eye protection when performing any marker disassembly or re-
assembly.
3. Do not pressurize a partially assembled paintball marker.

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Marker Instructions
Remember to always wear eye protection when performing any marker disassembly
or re-assembly.
1. Pull the Bolt Handle back (see Figure 2 on page 8) and keep holding onto it. Then
pull the Trigger and allow the Bolt Handle to move slowly forward. This uncocks
the marker.
2. To remove the Barrel (54), simply unscrew the Barrel from the Receiver, and to
reinstall it, just turn it clockwise to thread it into the Receiver.
3. To remove the Left Grip (22) or the Right Grip (18), remove two Screws
(14) from each grip. Reassemble by using the Screws to fasten the Grips to the
Receiver.
4. To remove the Feed Elbow (9) from the receiver, unscrew
the Thumbnut (10) from the right side of the receiver. The
C-Clip (16) keeps the Thumbnut from coming loose from
the Feed Elbow. The Feed Elbow hinges downward and
the bottom tabs come out of the slots in the Right Receiver
Half (1). The Screw (11), Flat Washer (17) and Nut (12)
are used to hold the Hopper in the Feed Elbow. Replace
only if necessary. Do all reassembly in the reverse order.
5. Lay the marker with the right side on the workbench. Use the included Allen
wrench to turn the Velocity Screw (51) all the way in. Separate the Receiver
Halves (1 and 2) by rst removing three (longer) Screws (25), and then four
(shorter) Screws (26) and nally one Bolt (19). Retain eight Nuts (15) for these
fasteners from the Right Receiver Half. Carefully lift the Left-Receiver Half to
access the internal parts.
6. If the Ball Latch (8) needs to be replaced, pry the old one out of the Right
Receiver Half. Put the new Ball Latch into the Right
Receiver Half, oriented as shown in Figure 7 (circled item).
7. Remove the Screw (23) from the ASA (29). Slide the ASA
from the pin in the Right Receiver Half. Be sure to keep
track of the Nut (30). If necessary, you can unthread the
ASA from the Gas Line (21). Use Teon tape on threads
for assembly.
NOTE: Do not remove the gas line tting unless it
is leaking or you need to replace the valve. If you do
remove it, you will need some Teon tape or paste to
reinstall it. Carefully hand start all threaded parts. Do not overtighten threaded
parts when assembling. To fully remove the Gas Line, unscrew it from the Valve
Body (43).
The Valve
Disassembly instructions:
1. Remove the End Cap Cover (56), and then remove the End Cap (57).
2. Remove the Guide Pin (33) and Drive Spring (32). These parts must be
removed before the Rear Bolt Handle can be removed.
Figure 6: The Feed
Elbow.
16
10
9
11
17
12
Figure 7: Ball Latch
properly installed into
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3. Disconnect the Linkage Arm (36) from the Rear Bolt (35) and Front Bolt (49).
4. Slide the Front Bolt off the Power Tube (48) and check the O-ring. Clean and
oil the O-ring, or if damaged, replace with a new one. Do the same with the Rear
Bolt O-ring.
5. Remove the Rear Bolt Handle (53) from the Rear Bolt Plug (52).
6. If it is necessary to remove the Valve, unscrew the two Valve Lock Bolts (13)
from the right side of the Receiver. Use a wrench to slowly unscrew the Gas Line
(21) tting from the Valve. Once the tting is removed, the Valve (43) slides out
the back of the Power Tube. Be sure to set the parts on the workbench. Inspect
and clean the exterior of all assemblies.
NOTE: Check the external Valve O-ring (58) and if damaged, replace with a new
one. If the O-ring is damaged, your marker will not function correctly.
7. Inspect and lubricate these internal drive assembly parts:
• Front Bolt O-ring (34)
• Rear Bolt O-ring (58, see Figure 8)
• Linkage Arm (36)
• Drive Spring (32) and Guide Pin (33)
8. Inspect and lubricate the Barrel O-ring (38) and the air/CO2 cylinder valve
O-ring with a few drops of oil.
Reassembly:
1. Reinstall the Valve into the Power Tube. Insert the cleaned and oiled Valve into
the Power Tube and align the holes of the Valve and Power Tube. Apply Teon
tape or thread paste on threads of the Gas Line tting and carefully screw it into
the Valve. Snug with a wrench (do not over tighten and strip threaded parts). Wipe
off any excess paste.
2. Reinstall the Power Tube/Valve into the Receiver. Align the holes of the
Power Tube to those of the Right Receiver Half. Apply red Loctite ™ #271
sealant to threads of two Valve Lock Bolts (13) and tighten - do not over-
tighten bolts as you could strip the threads.
Figure 8: The Rear Bolt Assembly.
53
35
52
32
33
37
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The Trigger
Disassembly instructions:
1. Remove the Trigger (59) assembly from
the receiver. Be sure to retain the trigger
return Spring (61, located in front of the
Trigger, and not shown in Figure 9, but is
shown in the Schematic Diagram).
2. To remove the Trigger Return Slide
(60) and the Spring (61), you must rst
remove the upper Return Slide Dowel
Pin (20) from the Trigger assembly.
3. When re-assembling the Trigger and Sear,
make sure the black Sear Dowel Pin
(4) is in the location shown (see arrow in
Figure 10). The black pin is hardened, and
it is critical that it is located in this position.
General Troubleshooting
• Issue — Marker range is too short.
Cause — Not enough gas is entering the system.
Solution — Check velocity with a chronograph. Turn Velocity Adjuster to
increase velocity, and recheck with a chronograph.
• Issue — Marker range is too long.
Cause — Too much gas is entering the system.
Solution — Check velocity with a chronograph. Turn Velocity Adjuster to
decrease velocity, and recheck with a chronograph.
• Issue — Gas leak around cylinder to receiver connection.
Cause — Worn out or damaged air/CO2 cylinder O-ring.
Solution — Replace air/CO2 cylinder O-ring.
• Issue — Minor gas leak.
Cause — Worn or damaged valve seat O-rings.
Solution — Replace valve seat O-ring or return valve if it is defective.
• Issue — Paintballs fall out of the barrel.
Cause — Worn or broken Ball Latch (8).
Solution — Replace the Ball Latch.
Figure 9: The Trigger is pulled
from the right receiver half.
20
59 61
60
Figure 10: The black pin is
hardened and must be installed
in the position as shown.

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Specications
Model ................................................................................TIPPMANN® Tango One™
Caliber ................................................................................................................... .68
Action .............................................................. Semi-Automatic (open bolt blow-back)
Power ......................................................................................................... Pneumatic
Gas Supply .............................................. Compressed Air, Nitrogen, or CO2 cylinder
Hopper Capacity ....................................................................................188 Paintballs
Ball Feed ....................................................................................Gravity Feed System
Firing Rate .............................................................................. 8 paintballs per second
Trigger .......................................................................................................Mechanical
Standard Barrel Length ......................................................................... 8.5” / 21.6 cm
Length (with standard barrel, no cylinder) ......................................... 18.75” / 47.6 cm
Effective Range ..................................................................150+ feet / 45.72+ meters
Weight (without cylinder) .............................................................3.245 lbs / 1.472 kg
Finish .........................................Powder Coated Receiver and ASA, Anodized Barrel
Velocity — Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and
never shoot at velocities in excess of 300 feet / 91.44 meters per second (see
Velocity Adjustment instructions on page 9).

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Tango ONE Basic Parts Diagram and Parts Llist (on following pages)
Tippmann® Service Department
1-800-533-4831
www.tippmann.com
Basic Parts Diagram

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WARNING
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS MARKER WHILE IT IS PRESSURIZED.
DO NOT PRESSURIZE A PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED MARKER.
Revised 06/13/11

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Tango One Parts List
ITEM
NO. QTY. PT. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 TA06053 Right Receiver Half
2 1 TA06052 Left Receiver Half
3 4 98-33 Receiver Dowel Pin
4 1 CA-36 Sear Dowel Pin (Black)
5 1 02-35 Sear
6 1 TA02036 Sear Spring
7 2 TA02021 ACT Linkage Arm Guide Pin
8 1 FA-18 Ball Latch
9 1 TA06051 Feed Elbow
10 1 TA06059 Feed Elbow Thumb Nut
11 1 PL-42C Screw, ¼-20 x 1” SHCS
12 1 PL-42D Nut, ¼-20 Square (Black)
13 2 98-26 Screw, 10-32 x ¼” BHCS
14 4 CA-02A Screw, 6-32 x ⅜” BHCS
15 8 9-PA Nut, Hex 10-32 (Black)
16 1 TA06047 Lock Screw C-Clip
17 1 98-45 Flat Washer M6 (Black)
18 1 TA05004 Split Grip, Right
19 1 98-01A Bolt, 10-32 x 0.675”
20 2 98-19 Return Slide Dowel Pin
21 1 98-09C Gas Line, #4 x 7⅞ ”
22 1 TA06003 Split Grip, Left
23 2 TA06048 Screw, 10-32 x 1.1875” BHCS
24 1 TA06064 TPN Jewel
25 3 TA06015 Screw, 10-32 x 0.840” LHSHCS
26 4 TA09919 Screw, 10-32 x 0.500” LHSHCS
27 1 TA06054 Foregrip
28 1 TA06055 Foregrip Clamp Plate
29 1 TA06049 Air Supply Adapter (ASA)
30 1 CA-08B Nut, 10-32
31 1 TA06063 TANGO ONE Nameplate
32 1 CA-14 Drive Spring