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PLANET ECLIPSE: ETHA2 PAL
USER MANUAL / ENGLISH
.68 CAL
ETHA2 PAL

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  • Page 1 PLANET ECLIPSE: ETHA2 PAL USER MANUAL / ENGLISH .68 CAL ETHA2 PAL...
  • Page 2 Always remove the first stage regulator and relieve all residual gas Never look into the barrel or breech area of the ETHA2 whilst the pressure from the ETHA2 for transport and storage.
  • Page 3 Il contient des instructions et mesures de Always follow instructions, warnings and guidelines given with any sécurité importantes. En cas de doute, ou first stage regulator you use with the ETHA2. s’il vous est impossible de comprendre le contenu du monde d’emploi, demandez Use 0.68 inch calibre paintballs only.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Factory reset Our promise Installing a 9V battery Warranty Registration Card Notes PLEASE NOTE Most ETHA2 diagrams throughout this manual show the standard ETHA2 feed neck and not the PAL feed neck. This does not affect any specific instructions. ETHA2 PAL...
  • Page 5 FOLLOW OUR OFFICIAL PLANET ECLIPSE SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS TO KEEP UP TO DATE ETHA2 PAL WITH OUR TECH SUPPORT EVENTS CALENDAR.

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    QUICK START SETTING UP THE ETHA2 FIG-1 5/32 ETHA2 PAL...
  • Page 7 Always make sure that the marker is off with a barrel blocking device installed Loosen the PAL clamping feed neck. and that no paintballs are in the ETHA2 or loader before installing an air system. Open the feed neck lever away from the feed neck.

  • Page 8: Switching The Etha2 On/Off

    To switch the ETHA2 off press and hold the On/Off button. Release the On/Off button when the status indicator turns red. The ETHA2 will now switch off. Firing the ETHA2 Pull the trigger to fire the ETHA2. If the marker is able to fire then it will do so. ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 9: Status Indicator

    QUICK START FIG-1 STATUS INDICATOR FIG-1 The status indicator is visible on each side of the ETHA2 and is used to indicate a number of different things. Breech sensor status Battery status After power up the ETHA2’s status indicator will display the status of the breech sensor (BS).

  • Page 10: Velocity Adjustment

    Insert a 1/8 hex key into the velocity adjuster screw to alter the velocity of the ETHA2. Turn the hex key clockwise to reduce velocity. Turn the hex key counter-clockwise to increase velocity. Fire two clearing shots after each velocity adjustment for an accurate velocity reading.

  • Page 11: Trigger Adjustment

    ETHA2 or loader before adjusting the trigger. Do not wind the screws in too far as this may prevent the ETHA2 from firing or even damage the marker. If the pre-travel screw is wound in too far this could cause the ETHA2 to fire unintentionally.

  • Page 12: Unloading The Etha2

    QUICK START UNLOADING THE ETHA2 FIG-1 5/32 ETHA2 PAL...
  • Page 13 Always make sure that the marker is off with a barrel blocking device installed Unscrew clockwise to remove. and that no paintballs are in the ETHA2 or loader before unloading. Compressed air and nitrogen systems can be extremely dangerous if handled or used incorrectly.

  • Page 14: Storage And Transportation

    Never carry your ETHA2 un-cased when not on a playing field. The non-playing public and law enforcement personnel may not be able to distinguish between a paintball marker and a real firearm. For your own safety and to protect the image of paintball, always carry the Eclipse ETHA2 (or any other paintball marker) in a suitable marker case such as the one in which it was supplied.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    ETHA2 we’ve created a collection of dedicated marker maintenance videos to guide the user. From basic to more advanced parts of the ETHA2, We Got Your Back! Head over to our official Planet Eclipse YouTube Channel and check out our Eclipse Tech Hub playlist for more.

  • Page 16: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS THE SET-UP MODE To modify the ETHA2 control parameters you must first enter the Modifying a parameter: set-up mode: Enter the set-up mode. Fully depress and hold the trigger. Select a parameter using the trigger. Switch on the ETHA2.

  • Page 17: Presets

    ELECTRONICS PRESETS The Preset parameter is used to quickly set up the ETHA2 to operate within the rules of the most common paintball leagues. Simply set the Preset parameter to the required value as shown in the table below. VALUE...

  • Page 18: Reset

    RESET FACTORY RESET It is important that the ETHA2 is set-up as per factory standards FIG-1 before use. To restore to factory settings, follow these steps. FIG-1 Enter set-up mode (see page 16). Reset all of the parameters to their factory-set default values by pressing and holding the tournament lock button for 2 seconds (see page 31).

  • Page 19: Installing A 9V Battery

    RESET INSTALLING A 9V BATTERY The ETHA2’s lock n’ load battery system is located in the foregrip and FIG-1 makes changing your battery easy. FIG-1 Pull out the bottom locking tab Push and hold the side locking tabs With the side locking tabs held firmly, pull the battery base of the bottom of the foregrip and remove.

  • Page 20: Fault Finding

    Ensure the gasket is seated correctly. body, o-ring on air transfer pipe or the gasket under Replace the gaskets if damaged using ETHA2 parts kit. the solenoid plate are damaged or dirty. Check condition of the air transfer pipe 010 NBR70 o-ring.
  • Page 21 The trigger is set-up incorrectly. Adjust trigger correctly to fully open and close the microswitch. The solenoid is not plugged into the ETHA2 PCB. Plug solenoid wire into port on the ETHA2 PCB. The breech sensor is enabled but there is Fill loader with paint.
  • Page 22 Check that your DEBOUNCE settings suit your trigger set-up. The trigger is very “bouncy”. The trigger pull is too short and the Refer to using the ETHA2 section for guidelines of how return strength is too low. to adjust your ETHA2 trigger accordingly.
  • Page 23 Adjust the trigger so that when the trigger is at indicator flashes WHITE or RED. incorrectly set trigger. rest the microswitch is not being activated. If an issue with the ETHA2 cannot be solved using the fault finding guide, contact your nearest Eclipse Service Centre for assistance. ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 24: Technical

    TECHNICAL PARTS LIST FIG-1 ETHA2 PAL...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST FIG-1 PAL clamping feed neck assembly Trigger assembly Marker body shell Grip retaining clip Back cap ETHA2 regulator assembly Gamma Core bolt assembly Lock n’ load battery housing Rubber detent LED prism Breech sensor (BS) unit 9V battery...

  • Page 26: Etha2 Inline Regulator

    Adjuster internal o-ring #008 NBR70 Purge poppet spring Reset the ETHA2 regulator to factory after re-assembly. Only use the spring provided with the ETHA2 regulator. Failure to re-install the purge poppet assembly correctly Adjuster bottom could seriously damage the ETHA2.

  • Page 27: Gamma Core Bolt Assembly

    Internal: #017 NBR70 Bolt #016 NBR70 #020 NBR70 Spool #013 NBR70 #013 NBR70 Switch #013 NBR70 #020 NBR70 #013 NBR70 #020 NBR70 14 x 2 NBR70 #008 NBR70 #011 NBR70 Spool spring #016 NBR70 Spring guide Back cap ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 28: Solenoid Assembly

    SOLENOID ASSEMBLY FIG-1 #6 seal (custom) M1.6 x 5 Solenoid gasket machine screws #6 seal (custom) 6 x 1 NBR70 M2 x 16 cross pan-head screw Solenoid Solenoid pilot plate Solenoid gasket Solenoid spool Solenoid plug Solenoid body ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 29: Push On Purge System (Pops) Assembly

    PUSH ON PURGE SYSTEM (POPS) ASSEMBLY FIG-1 #004 NBR70 POPS body POPS pin POPS insert External o-ring #007 NBR70 Internal o-ring #005 NBR90 POPS bonnet #004 NBR70 Push rod Latch spring POPS screw 10-32 UNF x 1” cap head socket Latch button ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 30: Breech Sensor (Bs) Assembly

    This will release the breech sensor covers (see Fig-2). 5/64 FIG-2 Breech cover screw 6-32UNC x 5/16 FIG-2 countersunk socket screws Breech sensor cover Breech sensor Rubber detent Light pipe The elements within this diagram apply to both sides of the marker. ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 31: Tournament Lock Button

    TOURNAMENT LOCK BUTTON The tournament lock button sits behind the breech FIG-1 sensor cover on the left hand side of the ETHA2. FIG-1 Breech sensor cover Tournament lock button To lock/unlock the ETHA2 press the tournament lock button once and you will be able to alter/lock the marker settings.
  • Page 32 LED prism Push button 3x1 NBR70 o-ring Frame assembly Solenoid body pins and 3x1 NBR70 o-ring Front frame screw Rear frame screw POPS retaining nut Trigger pin Trigger assembly Trigger spring ETHA2 circuit board Circuit board retaining screw ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 33: Etha2 Circuit Board

    TECHNICAL ETHA2 CIRCUIT BOARD FIG-1 ETHA2 circuit board top FIG-1 ETHA2 circuit board Tournament lock button Breech sensors Solenoid connector FIG-2 ETHA2 circuit board bottom 9V battery terminals Push button switch LED unit Microswitch FIG-2 ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 34: Pal Clamping Feed Neck Assembly

    PAL CLAMPING FEED NECK ASSEMBLY FIG-1 FIG-1 Feed swivel Feed swivel o-ring #006 NBR70 Feed lever PAL feed tube Long clamping feed screw 10-32 UNF x 5/8” Short clamping feed screw 10-32 UNF x 1/2” Plunger Marker body ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 35: Two-Piece Grips

    TECHNICAL FIG-1 TWO-PIECE GRIPS The ETHA2’s tool-less two-piece grip system makes it incredibly easy to remove and clean the grips after a big day out in the field. FIG-1 Locate and pull back the rear grip locking tab. Use the finger recess to help release the rear grip section.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Pal Loader System

    FIG-1 ATTACHING THE PAL LOADER SYSTEM FIG-1 When attaching the PAL loader system to the PAL enabled ETHA2, ensure the plunger is aligned correctly and sits under the plunger receiver . The PAL loader must be pushed fully into the feed neck.

  • Page 37: Support

    Eclipse Dealer for upgrade options. For more information about our Planet Eclipse Approved Tech Centres, visit our servicing page online: PLANETECLIPSE.COM/SITE/SERVICE-CENTRES * Conditions apply, see online policies for full details at planeteclipse.com...
  • Page 38 Factory reset: 04 Feed neck: 04,07,13,34,36,38 Warnings: 02,03 PAL: 01,04,34,36 Warranty: 39 Pops: 04,07,13,21,25,29,32 WPBO: 17 Gamma core: 27 Post-travel screw: 11 GREEN: 09,16,17 Preset air system: 07 Grips: 04,35 Pre-travel screw: 11 YELLOW: 09 PSP: 17 PURPLE: 09,16 ETHA2 PAL...

  • Page 39: Warranty Registration Card

    12 months from the time of original purchase**. I verify that I am least 18 years of age and I have read Warranty cover is dependent on successful completion, and receipt by Planet Eclipse Limited, of warranty registration and proof the manual supplied with my Eclipse paintball marker ®...
  • Page 40 LICK. GET MORE - PLANETECLIPSE.COM STICK. SEND. PLANET ECLIPSE 130 FRANKLIN STREET BUILDING L4 & L5 WARREN RHODE ISLAND 02885 U.S.A. TO BENEFIT FROM OUR INDUSTRY-LEADING GLOBAL TECH SUPPORT PLEASE REGISTER YOUR MARKER ONLINE TODAY WARRANTY.PLANETECLIPSE.COM EMEK...
  • Page 41 SUPPORT NOTES ETHA2 PAL...
  • Page 42 APPLICATION NUMBERS: 12/256,832; 12/613,958; 12/493,777; 11/654,721; 11/747,107; 12/503,504; 11/781,821; 60/832,548; 11/965,886; 10/280,115 Additional U.S. and International Patents may be pending. EUROPE © Planet Eclipse Ltd. 130 Franklin Street Unit 14 Premier Park, Acheson Way Pe-Paintball.De Gmbh Building L4 & L5 Trafford Park Road, Trafford Park Langenberger Str.

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