Read the full Operator’s Manual for technical information, usage instructions, and
maintenance tips for your AXE marker. The full manual can be found on the CD enclosed with the marker or by contacting Paintball Solutions at 1-800-220-3222 or at
www.paintballsolutions.com.
Quick Start Manual
Rules for Safe Marker Handling
Important: Never carry your Empire AXE uncased when not on a playing field. The
non-paintball playing public and law enforcement personnel may not be able to distinguish between a paintball marker and firearm. For your own safety and to protect
the image of the sport, always carry your Empire AXE in a suitable marker case or in
the box in which it came in.
Safety and safe marker handling are the most important aspects of paintball sports.
Please practice each of the following steps with an unloaded marker before attempting to operate your marker with an air source and paintballs.
*READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING*
• Treat every marker as if it were loaded.
• Never look down the barrel of a paintball marker.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
• Never point the marker at anything you don’t wish to shoot.
• Keep the marker off until ready to shoot.
• Keep the barrel-blocking device in/on the marker’s barrel when not shooting.
• Always remove paintballs and air source before disassembly.
• After removing air source, point marker in safe direction and discharge until marker
is degassed.
• Store the marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
• Follow warnings listed on the air source for handling and storage.
• Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
• Every person within range must wear eye, face, and ear protection designed specifically to stop paintballs and meeting ASTM standard F1776.
• Always measure your marker’s velocity before playing paintball and never shoot at
velocities in excess of 300 feet-per-second (91.44 meters).
• Remember that the ultimate safety device is you, the operator. This is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death. Eye protection designed specifically for paintball must be worn by the user and persons within range. Recommend 18 years of age
or older to purchase. Persons under 18 years of age must have adult supervision.
Barrel Installation
• While pointing marker in a safe direction, place the threaded end of the barrel into
the front opening of the marker body.
• Turn the barrel clockwise until it stops (do not over tighten).
• Install a barrel-blocking device which is included. This can be a
barrel plug or other such device that prevents the accidental discharge of paintballs.
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Powering On your Empire AXE
• To turn the Empire AXE on, locate the power button on the back side of the front
fore-grip, in front of the trigger guard and directly under the LED.
• Push and hold the power button for 2 seconds and the LED light will turn green and
then red.
• Release button and the LED will intermittently flash green
indicating that the marker is now turned on.
Regulator and Velocity Adjustment
The Empire AXE utilizes a bottom-line regulator that doubles as an on/off ASA adapter and regulator for a standard threaded pre-set output compressed air system or
remote hose. This unique regulator system channels air through the air transfer tube,
eliminating the need for external macro line and fittings. The Empire AXE bottom-line
regulator controls the amount of air pressure going from your compressed air system
into the marker.
Powering Off your Empire AXE
Push and hold the power button on the front fore grip for 2 seconds and the LED will
turn solid red and then green. Release button and the Empire AXE will turn off.
The Empire AXE regulator should be factory pre-set at about 190 psi, as this is the
best operating pressure for proper marker operation. However, if over time you do
need to adjust the pressure, use the regulator adjuster screw on the front of your
Empire AXE bottom-line regulator.
Compressed Air/Nitrogen Supply
The Empire AXE is designed to work with compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use
CO2, as it will damage your Empire AXE. Low-pressure output compressed air tanks
are recommended.
The Empire AXE utilizes a fully functional regulator at the bottom of the grip frame that
doubles as an on/off ASA (air source adapter) or receiver for a standard threaded preset output compressed air systems. It is strongly recommended that a very high-flow
“low-pressure” (400–450 psi) fixed-output system is utilized as an air source for your
Empire AXE. Using a “high-pressure” (750-850 psi) output compressed air tank is acceptable. If you are using an adjustable output regulator system, the output pressure
should be 400–500 psi.
Pressurizing your Empire AXE
• Make sure a barrel-blocking device is installed in/on the end of the barrel.
• Flip the regulator’s on/off arm forward so it’s pointing toward the front of the marker.
• Install a compressed air tank, by screwing it in clockwise, making sure it’s fully
threaded into the ASA.
• Flip the on/off arm back so it’s flush with the regulator. The marker will become
pressurized.
De-Pressurizing your Empire AXE
• Make sure a barrel-blocking device is installed in/on the end of the barrel.
• Turn the Empire AXE off by pressing and holding the power button. The LED will turn
from green to red. Observe the light to make sure it is no longer lit.
• Remove loader and all paintballs from marker.
• Flip the on/off arm forward and allow the gas to vent from the regulator.
• Remove your air cylinder by slowly and carefully unscrewing it counter clockwise.
• Air may remain within the marker once the tank is removed. While the barrel-blocking device is still installed, turn your AXE on with the eyes off and pull the trigger a few
times to deplete all remaining air.
Installing a Loader and Paintballs
The Empire AXE comes equipped to accept standard-gravity feed loaders as well
as most agitating and force-feed loaders. Fit the loader directly into the feed neck. It
might be necessary to adjust the feed necks clamping screw to your loader.
Firing the Empire AXE
• Place an empty loader onto the marker.
• Make sure that the loader is securely mounted and clamped in place.
• Install a compressed air cylinder, pressurizing the marker.
• Put the paintballs into the loader and turn the loader on.
• Remove the barrel plug, sock, or barrel-blocking device.
• Aim the Empire AXE in a safe direction.
• Turn the marker on by pushing the power button for 2 seconds until the LED light
changes from solid green to solid red, then release button and LED should go to a
rapid flashing green LED if a ball is present.
• Aim the Empire AXE at the target.
• Pull the trigger with a smooth squeezing motion.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,881,707; 5,967,133; 6,035,843; 6,474,326; 6,637,421; 7,100,593;
7,603,997; and 7,610,908 marked under license; 6,601,780; 6,925,997
Empire Paintball
11723 Lime Kiln Rd.
Neosho, MO 64850
Regulator Adjustment
The regulator should always be set between 180–200 psi. Do not adjust the regulator
to change the velocity.
If adjustments are needed, use a 3/16” Allen wrench and insert it into the regulator
adjustment screw. This is located in the front of the regulator.
• To increase output pressure— Turn the regulator adjustment screw clockwise.
• To decrease output pressure— Turn the regulator adjustment screw counter-clockwise.
Notes:
• Always watch the gauge as you are adjusting the pressure.
• The bottom-line regulator should not be disassembled.
• Never set the regulator above 200 psi.
Adjusting Velocity
At the back of the Empire AXE main body is the bolt guide cap. The Allen screw in
the bolt guide cap serves as your velocity adjuster. Confirm that the pressure on your
Empire AXE bottom-line regulator is at 180–200 PSI. Then you can
increase or decrease the velocity on your Empire AXE by tightening or
loosening the velocity adjustment screw, with a 1/4” inch Allen wrench.
• To increase (+) velocity, unscrew or loosen the velocity adjustment screw by turning it counter-clockwise. Rotate the velocity adjustment screw counter-clockwise
in small increments (1/4 turn or less), stopping between slight turns to test velocity,
until desired velocity is achieved. Do not back the adjuster out passed being flush.
Stop if you hear an air leak, and adjust back in a 1/4 turn. A paintball-specific radar
chronograph should be used to
accurately measure your velocity.
• To decrease (-) velocity, tighten or screw in the velocity adjustment screw by turning it clockwise. Rotate the velocity adjustment screw clockwise in small increments
(1/4 turn or less), stopping between slight turns to test velocity, until desired velocity is achieved. A paintbal-specific radar chronograph should be used to accurately
measure your markers velocity.
Notes:
• This marker was designed with safety and safety standards in mind. If you attempt
to shoot paintballs at a higher velocity than established safety standards, the marker
may not function
properly.
• Check the velocity every time before using your Empire AXE.
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This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S.
patents: 5,881,707; 5,967,133; 6,035,843; 6,474,326; 6,637,421; 7,100,593;
7,603,997; and 7,610,908 marked under license; 6,601,780; 6,925,997
Empire Paintball
11723 Lime Kiln Rd.
Neosho, MO 64850
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