WARNING ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES! 1. The Eclipse Ego8 is not a toy. 13. Never point the Ego8 at anything you do not intend to shoot. 2. Careless or improper use, including failure to follow 14. Do not shoot at persons at close range. instructions and warnings within this User Manual and attached to the Ego8 could cause death or serious injury. 3. Do not remove or deface any warnings attached to the Ego8. 4.
QUICK GUIDE WARNING CONTENTS ADHERE STRICTLY TO THESE AND ALL OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES! ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR EGO8 MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE on the field of play. 25. Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas pressure from the Ego8 before disassembly. 26. The Ego8 can hold a small residual charge of gas, typically 2 shots, with the first stage regulator removed.
ORIENTATION 21 > 22 > 22 > 22 > 22 > 22 > 23 > 23 > 23 > Names the component parts of the Ego8 Marker. This section is essential reading for everyone. 6 8 > KNOW YOUR Ego8 > THE Ego8 NAVIGATION CONSOLE QUICK SET-UP Details on how to get up and running quickly with your Ego8. This section is essential reading for everyone.
49 MAINTENANCE A guide to performing routine maintenance.
KNOW YOUR Ego8 BOLT PIN CLAMPING LEVER VALVE FEEDNECK SPRING BOLT LPR BODY LPR CAP BODY RAMMER CAP A VALVE GUIDE B VALVE RAMMER D QEV BLOCK TORPEDO VALVE PLUG C FRM SCREW F ORIENTATION E INLINE REG TOP FRAME SCREW FRAME SCREW INLINE REG SWIVEL INLINE REG BOTTOM BATTERY MACRO LINE ELBOW OOPS PIN OOPS INSERT OOPS OOPS KNOB OOPS SCREWS EYE COVER SCREW A EYE COVER B SOLENOID C MINIFOLD D CIRCUIT BOARD E .
QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS LPR ADJUSTER SCREW ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR EGO8 LPR CAP MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES LPR SPRING LPR ADJUSTER PISTON INLINE REGULATOR TOP LPR PISTON LPR SPRING LPR BODY INLINE REGULATOR SPRING INLINE REGULATOR ADJUSTER SCREW INLINE REGULATOR SWIVEL INLINE REGULATOR INLINE REGULATOR BOTTOM ORIENTATION INLINE REGULATOR PISTON .
THE Ego8 NAVIGATION CONSOLE At the rear of the Ego8 grip frame you will find the Navigation Console. The Navigation Console is used for: > Turning the Ego8 on and off using the button PREVIOUS / RAISE SELECT > Scrolling through MENUS WITH THE and buttons > Selecting parameters to edit using the button > Editing parameters using the and buttons > Turning the Ego8 BBSS on and off using the button ORIENTATION > Resetting RECORDED VALUES using the button .
INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION Ensure that the Ego8 is switched off. Lay the marker on a flat surface in front of you with the feed tube furthest away and with the barrel pointing to the right. QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR EGO8 MENU TREE Use a 5/64” (2mm) hex wrench to remove the three countersunk screws that hold the rubber grip onto the frame. Peel the grip to the right to expose the circuit board within the frame.
Switching On the Ego8 Press and hold the button (See Figure 3.1). After one second the Ego8 logo will be displayed. Release the button and the Run Screen will be displayed. Switching Off the Ego8 Press and hold the button until the display shows OFF? Release the button and re-press it to turn off the Ego8. Alternatively when the display reads OFF?, you can pull the trigger once to turn off the Ego8. QUICK SET-UP FIRING THE Ego8 10. Pull the trigger to fire the Ego8.
Using the Break Beam Sensor System QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP The Break Beam Sensor System is used to detect when a paintball is ready to fire from the Ego8. If no paintball is ready then the BBSS will inhibit the Ego8 from firing. This prevents the Ego8 from ‘chopping’ paintballs that are not fully loaded into the marker. USING YOUR EGO8 MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING To switch off the Break-Beam Sensor System, press and hold the button for 0.
SETTING UP Before you can begin to use your Ego8, you will need to attach an air-system and a paintball loader. NOTE: the Ego8 cannot be used with co2, it can only be powered by compressed air or nitrogen. INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM FIG 4.1 USING YOUR EGO8 Every Ego8 comes complete with an Eclipse On/Off Purge System (OOPS) which provides a direct connection for a preset air system. Before screwing the air system into the OOPS ensure that the On/Off knob is wound out approximately half way (See 12.
T-Slot Mounting System Macroline Hosing and Elbows The Ego8 utilises a T-slot arrangement to mount the OOPS to the bottom of the frame. The T-slot is an improvement over the dovetail mounting system found on most paintball markers, and is much more able to withstand the rigours of modern tournament paintball.
INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE AIR SYSTEM Firstly disconnect the macroline hosing from the elbow attached to the OOPS at the base of the grip frame (See Figure 4.4). Unscrew the On/Off knob completely from the OOPS and using a 3/32” hex key turn the two screws on the bottom of the OOPS in a counter clockwise direction so that the OOPS can be removed from the rail by sliding it backwards (See Figure 4.5).
ATTACHING A LOADER QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS Using a 5/32” hex key, turn the top screw of the clamping feed neck counter clockwise (see figure 5.1). Release the clamping lever on the feed neck (see figure 5.2) and test to see if your loader can easily be pushed into the top of the feed neck.
SETTING THE TRIGGER The Ego8 provides the user with the option to use either a MicroSwitch or an opto sensor as the means for detecting trigger pulls. Before you begin to adjust and set your trigger, you must first select the method of trigger detection that you wish to use by entering the Set-Up Menu and making your selection from the Hardware Menu (see page 48).
SETTING THE TRIGGER CONT... QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION The Magnet Return Strength Screw is used to adjust the amount of force with which the trigger is returned to its rest position by the magnet. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the amount of force. Do not turn the screw too far or it will negate the position of the Front Stop Trigger Screw. Turn the screw counter clockwise to reduce the amount of force.
Adjusting THE Velocity When using your Ego8, you may wish to change the velocity at which your Ego8 is firing. This is done by inserting a 1/8" hex key into the adjuster screw at the bottom of your Ego8 Inline Regulator and adjusting it accordingly (See Figure 6.1).
USER INTERFACE QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS The Ego8 has a simple user interface through which all aspects of it’s electronic control system can be monitored and adjusted by means of the three pushbuttons and graphical LCD which comprise the Navigation Console. QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR EGO8 break-beam sensor system indicator The root of the user interface is the Run Screen. This screen is the one most often displayed and provides the user with essential feedback on the state of the Ego8.
Understanding The BBSS INDICATOR (BBSS) The BBSS is able to switch itself off in the event that a blockage or contamination prevents it from functioning correctly. In this instance, the BBSS will switch itself back on once the blockage is cleared and the correct operation can be resumed. The BBSS Indicator on the main screen is used to indicate the eight possible states of the BBSS as follows: USING YOUR EGO8 BBSS enabled and ball detected 20.
Understanding the AUX Out Indicator (AOI) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP There are two possible conditions that the SOI can indicate: AUX OuT ENABLED The Aux Out parameter is enabled. Each time the circuit board detects a valid trigger pull a signal will be sent to the AUX connector on the circuit board and to an expansion board (if fitted). AUX Out DISABLED The Aux Out parameter is disabled.
UNDERSTANDING THE LOCK INDICATOR The Ego8 has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Ego8 shoots, without the need for tools. This feature is necessary in order to make the Ego8 legal for tournament play. When the lock is enabled the lock indictor will show a closed padlock . USING YOUR EGO8 When the lock is disabled the lock indictor will show an open padlock . 22.
the average rate of fire When the Average ROF is selected for display the Run Screen will look something like the screen to the right. The value displayed in the top left of the screen represents the number of full cycles completed in the last second - the average rate of fire over the second. The number below it is the maximum average rate of fire that has been recorded. To reset this maximum, press and hold the button for 0.5 seconds.
MAIN MENU MAIN MENU OFF? DISPLAY Turn off the Ego8 Timer Shots Avg ROF Peak ROF Cancel Display the game timer on the Run Screen Display the shot counter on the Run Screen Display the average rate of fire on the Run Screen Display the peak rate of fire on the Run Screen Cancel the display selection GAME 00:00 - 60:00 Countdown game timer start time ALARM 00:00 - 10:00 Alarm activation time Button Trigger Cancel button starts the game timer Trigger pull starts the game timer Cancel game timer start
QUICK GUIDE SET-UP MENU CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP SET-UP MENU USING YOUR EGO8 LOCK MENU TREE Off On Cancel Turn the tournament lock off Turn the tournament lock on Make no changes to the tournament lock ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING PRESET SERVICE CENTERS SAVE User 1 User 2 Factory NPPL PSP MILLEN CFOA Cancel Load the User 1 settings Load the User 2 settings Load the default factory settings (semi-automatic) Load NPPL compliant settings Load PSP compliant settings Load Mill
SET-UP MENU TYPE Step Linear Cancel Select step type ramping Select linear type ramping Cancel the ramp type selection RATE 0 - 100 Percentage linear ramp rate PULL NO 4-9 Number of shots before ramping can start KICK IN 5.0 - 15.0 Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second before ramping can start SUSTAIN 5.0 - 15.0 Rate at which trigger has to be pulled in pulls per second in order to maintain ramping RESTART 0.0 - 1.
QUICK GUIDE SET-up menu CONTENTS ORIENTATION PULL 3.0 - 25.0 Time in milliseconds that the trigger must be pulled for a shot to be fired RELEASE 3.0 - 25.
ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM ALTERING PARAMETERS To access the Main Menu from the Run Screen, push and hold the button for 1 second. The name of the currently selected Preset will be displayed followed by the first item on the Main Menu. When the displayed menu item is a parameter, as indicated by a parameter value on the right of the screen, pressing the button will activate the EDIT mode which allows the parameter value to be altered.
The Main Menu comprises parameters that do not affect the way in which the Ego8 shoots and which therefore do not have to be tournament locked. THE DISPLAY PARAMETER (display) TIMER: The Game Timer is displayed on the Run Screen SHOTS: The Shot Counter is displayed on the Run Screen AVG ROF: The Average Rate of Fire is displayed on the Run Screen PEAK ROF: The Peak Rate of Fire is displayed on the Run Screen CANCEL: Editing is cancelled and the parameter remains unchanged.
the game timer menU (TIMER) GAME PARAMETER (GAME) This menu is comprised of parameters that control the operation of the Game Timer: This parameter is used to set the game time; the time from which the game timer counts down to zero. This parameter can be set between 00:00 and 60:00 minutes in 10 second increments and the factory default is 07:10 (7 minutes 10 seconds).
START PARAMETER (START) An alarm condition is generated whenever the game timer counts down to a specific time set by the ALARM parameter. This parameter can be set between 00:00 and 10:00 minutes in 10 second increments. This parameter is used to select the event which will cause the game timer to begin counting down. This parameter has the following choices: > BUTTON: Pressing the button will start the game timer. > TRIGGER: Pulling the trigger will start the game timer.
THE SETUP MENU This menu is the starting point for access to all of the parameters that control the way that the Ego8 operates. To access this menu, first turn on the Ego8 and then remove the 3 screws holding the right hand cheek of the rubber grips (see figure 8.1). Peeling back the cheek will reveal a red SETUP button on the circuit board (see figure 8.2) which should be pushed and held for 1 second.
The Ego8 has a tournament lock which prevents the user from making changes to any parameter that affects the way in which the Ego8 shoots without the use of tools. This parameter is used to set the state of the tournament lock and has the following choices:> OFF: Turn on the tournament lock. The SETUP menu is added to the MAIN menu, making it easily accessible by pressing and holding the button. > ON: Turn off the tournament lock.
THE LOAD PRESET parameter cont... THE FIRING MODE PARAMETER (MODE) > USER 1: Load a set of custom firing mode parameters that have been previously saved by the user. > USER 2: Load a second set of custom firing mode parameters that have been previously saved by the user.
MAXimum rate of fire PARAMETER (MAX ROF) The Rate of Fire Cap parameter is used to specify whether or not the Ego8 should have a limited, or capped rate of fire. When the ROF CAP is enabled, the maximum achievable rate of fire is set by the MAX ROF parameter.
RATE OF FIRE WHEN BBSS OFF PARAMETER (OFF ROF) ADVANCED SET-UP The OFF ROF parameter is used to control how fast the Ego8 cycles when the Break-Beam Sensor System is disabled. This parameter can be set between 4.0 and 15.0 balls per second and should always be set to the slowest speed of the loading system in use. 36.
This parameter is used to select the ramping style and has the following choices:> STEP: Step ramping will cause the Ego8 to shoot in semi-automatic until a number of trigger pulls, set by PULL NO, have been made at a minimum pull rate, set by KICK IN. At this point the rate of fire will step up to the maximum rate of fire as set by MAX ROF (or the maximum loader speed if the rate of fire cap, ROF CAP is off).
ADVANCED SET-UP 38. THE RAMP START PARAMETER (PULL NO) THE RAMP KICK-IN PARAMETER (KICK IN) The parameter sets the number of trigger pulls that are required at the KICK IN rate before ramping will start. The parameter can be set between 4 and 9 pulls in increments of 1. This parameter sets the minimum rate at which the user has to pull the trigger in order to start ramping. This parameter can be set between 5.0 and 15.0 pulls per second in 0.1 pulls per second increments.
the sustain rate parameter (sustain) THE RAMP RESTART PARAMETER (RESTART) Once the Ego8 is ramping the user has to continue to pull the trigger at a minimum rate in order to maintain the ramping. This parameter sets this rate and can be between 5.0 and 15.0 pulls per second in 0.1 pulls per second increments. The RESTART parameter defines the amount of time after the last trigger pull during which the ramp can be restarted with a single trigger pull.
THE TIMING MENU The parameters on the Timing menu all relate to the timing of specific events. The fIRST SHOT DROP-OFF COMPENSATION PARAMETER (fsdo) ADVANCED SET-UP First shot drop off is a reduction in velocity of the first shot fired after an extended period of not firing and is caused by the stiction between dynamic o-rings and the surfaces that they are in contact with. In order to compensate for FSDO this parameter can be set to add extra time to the DWELL parameter for the first shot.
The SLEEP parameter (SLEEP) The LCD backlight is illuminated whenever any of the buttons are pressed on the Ego8. The LIGHT parameter is used to set the amount of time that the backlight stays lit between 0.0 and 20.0 seconds in 0.5 second increments. If the Ego8 is inactive for a period of time then it will automatically switch off in order to save power. The SLEEP parameter is used to set that time between 5 and 60 minutes in 5 minute increments.
THE FILTER MENU ADVANCED SET-UP The parameters on the Filter menu are all used to tune the Ego8’s software filters which prevent the Ego8 from firing unless all of the necessary conditions are met. The factory default settings will be suitable for most set-ups, however certain loader and trigger set-ups may require modification of one or more of these parameters.: 42.
THE DEBOUNCE parameter (dbounce) the Empty Breech time parameteR (empty) This parameter is used to combat any trigger bounce that might occur in the Ego8. In order for the BBSS to function correctly it must first detect that the bolt is fully retracted and the breech is empty, and then detect that a paintball is loaded into the breech before the Ego8 is allowed to fire.
ADVANCED SET-UP 44. THE BALL parameter (Ball) THE PULL parameter (pull) Tumbling paintballs can take time to settle in the breech before they can be successfully fired. This parameter is used to set the amount of time that a paintball has to be in the breech before the Ego8 is allowed to fire. This parameter can be set between 1.0 and 2.0 milliseconds in 0.5ms increments.
THE release PARAMETER (release) the Band High parameter (band hi) The RELEASE parameter is used to set the minimum amount of time that the trigger must be released before it is recognised as a valid trigger release. This parameter can be set between 3.0 and 25.0 milliseconds in 0.1 millisecond increments. The BAND HI parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the HARDWARE menu.
THE BAND LOW parameter (band Lo) The BAND LO parameter is only available if OPTO has been selected in the HARDWARE menu. BAND LO defines the point at which the trigger is considered released and is adjustable between 1% and 49% in 1% increments. BASIC TRIGGER FILTER SET-UP 95% of trigger bounce problems can be eliminated by utilizing one of the nine fixed DEBOUNCE choices (LEVEL 1-9).
7. Set the MAGNET RETURN STRENGTH SCREW and the Micro Switch Activation Screw as required, making both the spring tension and the return force as strong as possible without compromising the “feel” of the trigger. Optional (only if TT had been selected in Debounce parameter): 8. Select the TT TOL parameter. With the gun gassed up and preferably fitted with loader and firing paint, try to get the marker to bounce by pulling the trigger very slowly.
THE HARDWARE MENU The HARDWARE Menu comprises parameters that control low level functionality of the Ego8 electronic hardware. > > > LO POWER: Low power BBSS drive HI POWER: High power BBSS drive CANCEL: Cancel editing and leave the parameter unchanged ADVANCED SET-UP THE SOLENOID PARAMETER (solnoid) 48. THE TRIGGER PARAMETER (trigger) The Ego8 is fitted with a dual trigger pull detection system.
Cleaning the Break-Beam Sensor SysteM QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP WARNING USING YOUR EGO8 MENU TREE Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader and air system to make the marker easier to work on. ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS Undo the retaining screw for the Break-Beam Sensor Cover on the left hand side of the Ego8 using a 5/64" (2mm) hex key (See Figure 9.1). PARTS LIST FIG 9.
(CONTINUED) Remove the rubber finger detent and using a dry cotton bud clean the detent and it’s location point in the Ego8 Body. (See Figure 9.4) Replace the detent back into the Ego8 body (See Figure 9.5) and place the BBSS back into the designated slot in the body (See Figure 9.2). Ensure that the sensor is face down in the body i.e looking into the breech.
Cleaning the Inline Regulator QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION WARNING QUICK SET-UP Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader and air system to make the marker easier to work on. USING YOUR EGO8 MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING Note: The internals of your Inline Regulator may vary according to the model of Ego8 that you have.
(CONTINUED) Using a dry cotton bud, clean the seal that sits at the top of the body of the bottom section of the Inline Regulator (See Figure 10.5). Using a light oil and a fresh cotton bud, re-lubricate the seal ready for re-assembly. Thoroughly clean the two o-rings on the adjuster screw and lubricate ready for re-assembly. Inspect the top face of the adjuster unit for any excessive wear or damage as this could cause the Inline Regulator to creep (See Figure 10.6). FIG 10.
Cleaning the LPR QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS WARNING ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader and air system to make the marker easier to work on. USING YOUR EGO8 MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP Note: The internals of your LPR may vary according to the model of Ego8 that you have. MAINTENANCE The Inline regulator can be removed if needs be.
(CONTINUED) Insert one of the gold colored springs into the LPR cap, so that it rests neatly in the adjuster piston (see figure 11.5). Place the 2nd gold coloured spring onto the LPR piston and insert piston and spring into the LPR cap, o-ring end first (See Figure 11.6). Before screwing the LPR cap back onto your Ego8, use a dry cotton bud to clean the seal inside the LPR body (See Figure 11.7). Lubricate this seal using a light 3 in 1 oil, such as Eclipse Oil.
Cleaning and Lubricating the RammeR QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR EGO8 WARNING MENU TREE Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader and air system to make the marker easier to work on. ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS Note: The number of o-rings on the rammer may vary according to the model of Ego8 that you have.
(CONTINUED) Lubricate all of the seals on the rammer shaft and inside the rammer cap and replace the rammer into the rear of the Ego8 body as shown in (See Figure 12.7). DO NOT use grease or vaseline on the rammer. Only use light paintgun oil, we recommend Eclipse Oil. Replace the rammer cap, using the 3/16" hex key to secure it into the Ego8 body (See Figure 12.8). DO NOT over tighten the rammer cap screw. MAINTENANCE Noting the position of the rammer in the Ego8 body (See Figure 12.
HOW TO STRIP THE Ego8... QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP WARNING USING YOUR EGO8 Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader and air system to make the marker easier to work on. MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING Lift the bolt pin and slide the bolt out of the rear of the marker.
(CONTINUED) Remove the entire LPR assembly, the valve spring and the exhaust valve from the marker body (see figure 13.7). Using a 1/8” hex key remove the valve plug from the underside of the Ego8 body (see figure 13.8). The bottom of the exhaust valve guide should now be visible through the valve plug hole (see figure 13.9).
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE Ego8 QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION WARNING QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR EGO8 Warning: De-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader and air system to make the marker easier to work on. MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES FIG 14.2 FIG 14.3 FIG 14.4 FIG 14.5 MAINTENANCE Lubricate both of the o-rings on the exhaust valve guide with Eclipse Oil (see figure 14.1).
(CONTINUED) Using a 1/8” hex key replace the screw that secures the LPR body into the marker body (see figure 14.8). Carefully thread the solenoid and break beam sensor system wires through the access holes in the top of the Ego8 grip frame (see figure 14.9) and re-attach the grip frame to the marker body by tightening the two grip frame screws using a 1/8” hex key (see figure 14.10). FIG 14.
Cleaning the Trigger ASSEMBLY QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION Having removed the trigger frame completely from the Ego8 body, use a 5/32” hex key to remove the two screws that hold the bearing carrier in place in the top of the frame (SEE FIGURE 15.1). Gently lift the bearing carrier and trigger assembly free from the trigger frame taking care not to damage the micro-switch or the opto sensors (SEE FIGURE 15.2).
(CONTINUED) Positioning the trigger so that the hole through the trigger lines up with the holes in the bearing carrier, slide the trigger pin in place and using a 1/16” hex key tighten down the trigger pin retaining set screw to hold the assembly together (SEE FIGURE 15.5). Gently lower the trigger assembly and bearing carrier into the frame, taking care not to damage the micro-switch or the opto sensor, and ensuring that the trigger is positioned correctly (SEE FIGURE 15.6).
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE BOLT QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP This procedure can be performed with the Ego8 gassed up as well as de-gassed. USING YOUR EGO8 MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP Raise the bolt pin and remove the bolt and bolt pin from the Ego8 marker body. MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING Using a dry cotton bud remove any paint or grease from the surface of the bolt (See Figure 16.1).
cleaning the QEV block With the frame separated from the marker body us a 5/32” hex key to undo and remove the two screws that hold the QEV Block onto the Ego8 body (SEE FIGURE 17.1). MAINTENANCE With the QEV Block completely removed from the Ego8 body, the bottom of the Ego8 body should now resemble figure 17.2. Ensure that the two o-rings are located in their respective pockets in the base of the body and check that they are free from contamination from any dirt, debris, paint or moisture.
(CONTINUED) QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS Repeat the above process on the Front end of the QEV Block assembly using a pick to push up the Front QEV Block Retainer Clip (SEE FIGURE 17.7) and then to lift the Front QEV Block Retainer Clip free from the QEV Block (SEE FIGURE 17.8). The contents of the QEV Block should now look like Figure 17.9.
THE Ego8 SOLENOID ASSEMBLY Ego8 utilises a purpose built solenoid. Unlike previous Ego solenoids - the Ego8 solenoid is NON-serviceable and as such ANY attempt to strip or service your Ego8 solenoid will immediately void your warranty. MAINTENANCE If you experience any issues with your Ego8 solenoid then please contact your nearest Eclipse Service Center for details on how to get a replacement Ego8 solenoid.
SYMPTOM Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the Ego8 will not switch on. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery has been fitted incorrectly. Fit the Battery correctly with the positive terminal nearest to the side of the frame. The battery terminals are not making proper contact with the battery. Remove the Battery, gently bend the terminals towards where the Battery will sit and then replace the Battery. QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION The battery does not seem to last very long.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The marker is chopping or trapping paint. The Break-Beam Sensor System is switched off. Switch on the Break-Beam Sensor System. The Bolt is dirty, causing the sensor system to incorrectly detect a paintball. Clean the Bolt. The Break-Beam Sensor System is dirty causing the incorrect detection of paintballs. Clean the Break-Beam Sensor System. The Ego8 fires yet bolt doesn’t move. Bolt pin is not located in Rammer correctly.
SYMPTOM My Trigger is very“Bouncy”,how can I reduce it? SOLUTION Incorrect Filter settings. Check that your trigger pull is within the limits of your BAND HI and BAND LO settings and that your TT TOL suits your current set-up. QUICK SET-UP Refer to Advanced Set-Up Section for guidelines of how to adjust your Ego8 Trigger accordingly. ADVANCED SET-UP Lengthen and strengthen your trigger pull. The Break-Beam Sensor System does not appear to be reading correctly.
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QUICK GUIDE PART NAME CONTENTS ORIENTATION Valve Guide QEV Block Rammer Cap Rammer Cap O-RIng Valve Plug Front Rammer O-Ring Front Rammer Bumper O-Ring Rear Rammer O-Ring Exhaust Valve Assembly Solenoid Minifold Minifold Barb Solenoid Retaining Screw Low Pressure Hose LPR Cap LPR Adjuster Screw LPR Piston LPR Piston O-Ring Adjuster Piston Adjuster Piston O-Ring LPR Spring Heavy (Gold) 9 Volt Battery Torpedo LPR Body LPR Body O-Ring LPR Body Groove O-Ring FRM Bolt 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 4
SCREW QTY 7 PCB SCREW (3), BEARING CARRIER (2), QEV BLOCK (2) 8 RUBBER GRIP SCREW (6), BBSS COVERS SCREW (2) 1 SHORT FEED NECK SCREW PARTS LIST 1 74.
O-RING LOCATION O-RING LOCATION QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR EGO8 Adjuster Piston. Reg Swivel. MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE 012 FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS 016 PARTS LIST Rear Rammer O-Ring. Rammer Cap. Inline Regulator Piston. Inline Regulator Top. 011 Inside LPR Body. Inside Adjuster Section of Inline. Inside Rammer Cap. Inside LPR Cap. 015 010 Rammer Front Bumper. Rammer Shaft O-Ring. 014x2 009 Valve Guide Oops Insert. 014 008 Torpedo.
SPARES 76. Ego8 CCU UPGRADE KIT This unique kit allows you to swap and customise the look of your Ego8 marker by replacing these key components. Laser Eye Kit ECLIPSE GUN OIL Add a Red Laser Beam to the breach of The recommended oil to use on all your Ego8 or Etek marker with this Laser maintenance and servicing procedures. Eye Kit! This product is not compatible with other Egos. EGo8 MULTI-REG SPARES KIT Replacement spares to service your Inline Regulator and Low Pressure Regulator.
QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS TECH FLEX MAT Protect your Ego whilst you maintain it with the Eclipse Tech Flex Mat. 08 Stripe laptop bag Transport your Laptop in style with the new ‘08 Laptop Bag.
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QUICK GUIDE CONTENTS ORIENTATION QUICK SET-UP USING YOUR EGO8 MENU TREE ADVANCED SET-UP MAINTENANCE FAULT FINDING SERVICE CENTERS PARTS LIST SPARES & ACCESSORIES NOTES 79.
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