Empire AXE Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For your own safety and to protect the image of For manuals in other languages (where applicable), go to: paintballsolutions.com the sport, always carry your Empire AXE in a suitable marker case or in the box in which it came in.
  • Page 3: Introduction And Specifications

    BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR • Cycle Rate- Up to 20 BPS with stock circuit board The AXE also has a Battery Life Indicator, the LED located on the back of the fore-grip. • Main Body Material- Aluminum If in standard operation and the LED fl ashes with a GREEN color, then the battery is •...
  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    To switch the AXE On, locate the button on the back side of the front foregrip, in front of the trigger guard and directly under the LED. Push and hold the button for 2 seconds. The...
  • Page 5 Empire AXE. 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 pre- set output compressed air systems. It is strongly recommended that a very high-flow “low-pressure”...
  • Page 6: Installing A Loader And Paintballs

    To turn the eyes OFF, ensure that there are no paintballs in the AXE breech or feed-neck, make sure the marker is switched On, and then press the button once. A fast, flashing LED will indi- The Empire AXE uses .68 caliber, water-soluble paintballs, readily available at paintball...
  • Page 7: Unloading The Empire Axe

    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.
  • Page 8: Programming

    11. BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS Adjusting Velocity At the back of the Empire AXE main body is the bolt guide cap. The Allen screw in the The electronic board features several modes and functions that are listed below. The bolt guide cap serves as your velocity adjuster. Confirm that the pressure on your Em- board is located inside the front foregrip of the marker.
  • Page 9 NAVIGATING THROUGH SETTINGS FIRING MODES Once in Settings Mode, use the trigger is used to navigate to the next setting, where -WILL BE INDICATED BY SOLID RED LED the LED indicates which setting as listed in the chart above. Pressing and releasing You must be in the Settings Mode to change Firing Modes, see above for instructions the trigger quickly will navigate to the next setting.
  • Page 10 DWELL SETTING parameters are achieved. The default setting meets 2011 Millennium marker rules. Default: Max ROF = 10.0bps; Ramp Start = 3shots; Ramp Sustain = 6tps(trigger - WILL BE INDICATED BY SOLID AMBER LED pulls per second) This setting controls the amount of time the solenoid valve is left open. A setting too high will waste excess gas and affect efficiency.
  • Page 11 You must be in the Settings Mode to change the De-Bounce Setting, see above for blinks equal to the current setting, followed by a pause. Pull the trigger the number instructions on how to enter Settings Mode. After choosing De-Bounce Setting of times equal to your new desired setting, one pull per desired setting equal to one (Flashing Red), hold the Trigger to display the value, the LED will show flashing Red shot.
  • Page 12: Trigger Adjustments

    Empire AXE. tor the current activation point by watching the LED, while listening to the solenoid • If any of the set screws are over adjusted in any direction the Empire AXE may not clicking.
  • Page 13: Storage And Transportation

    External Cleaning If you must ship your Empire AXE for any reason, the box in which you purchased the Use a clean cloth, dampened with water to clean the outside of the Empire AXE. Do marker should be used to protect your marker against rough handling during transport.
  • Page 14 The main spring should lock push them out from the front of the marker. onto the back of the bolt; if it’s on incorrectly it will be lose and will affect the AXE’s performance.
  • Page 15 Grip Frame and Bolt Guide Locking Assembly Warning: It is recommended that you do not remove the grip frame, as removing it will expose the bolt guide locking assembly; this consists of a spring, detent, and but- ton. These parts are held in place by the grip frame. If you do need to remove the grip frame, be careful not to lose these parts.
  • Page 16 Regulator Installation of Air Transfer Plate Removal of Regulator • It is recommended that a small amount of factory-supplied grease or • Loosen the two regulator mount set screws located on the bottom of the grip frame Dow 33 grease is applied to the air transfer gasket before the air transfer plate with a 3/32”...
  • Page 17 Note: if you are experiencing any problems and you are using any aftermarket parts, it is necessary to re-install the factory parts and re-test before attempting any troubleshooting, as non-factory aftermarket parts are not designed by Empire Paintball to work in the Axe, and they may be the cause of the problems. Do not contact Empire Paintball until you have returned the Axe to factory stock condition and tested.
  • Page 18: Trouble Shooting Guide

    0.050" allen wrench (not included in Axe tool kit) then turn the regulator cap counter clockwise one full turn by hand or until it feels very loose. Then turn cap in by hand until it makes contact with the plunger, then back out 1/4 of a turn and tighten the bottom locking screw.
  • Page 19 ASA. the Axe regulator to see if the needle drops down significantly and is slow to come back to the set pressure. This is typically the result of not screwing your air tank in enough. Scratches on bolt Spring may be damaged.
  • Page 20: Diagrams And Parts List

    Bolt Guide Release Housing Bolt 17532 72345 Bolt Rubber Tip 17533 Regulator - Dust Black (Complete) Bolt Rubber Tip 17533 72350 Black 300psi Empire gauge 72375 Bolt Oring 17534 Bolt Oring 17534 Trigger - Dust Black 72377 Main Spring 17535...
  • Page 21 17. Diagrams and Parts List ..(continued)
  • Page 22 Neosho, MO 64850 www.empirepaintball.com Empire Paintball is a brand of KEE Action Sports, LLC. 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;...
  • Page 23 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY INFORMATION (ORIGINAL PURCHASE RECEIPT REQUIRED) KEE Action Sports (“KEE”) warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original purchaser, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. KEE Action Sports will repair or replace with the same or equivalent model, without charge, any of its products that have failed in normal use because of a defect in material or workmanship.

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