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  • Page 2 RULES FOR SAFE MARKER HANDLING 1. Treat every marker as if it were loaded. 2. Never look down the barrel of a paintball marker. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. 4. Never point the marker at anything you don’t wish to shoot. 5.
  • Page 3 All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Indian Creek Design, Inc., its assigns and/or its distributors. Notice is hereby given that this manual is part of the article owned in whole by Indian Creek Design, Inc., its assigns and/or its distributors,...
  • Page 4 STATEMENT OF LIABILITY Indian Creek Design, Inc., delivers this marker with the understanding that Indian Creek Design, Inc., its assigns and/or its distributors, assumes no responsibility for its resale or safe handling. Serious injury or death may occur if mishandled, abused, or the safety instructions are ignored.

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    Such warranty service will be provided only if the warranty registration card included with this manual is filled in completely and on file at Indian Creek Design, Inc. All other service will be duly charged for and returned via UPS C.O.D.
  • Page 6 Indian Creek Design, Inc., and/or its autho- rized dealers, affiliates, or agents pursuant to this warranty will be for repair or replacement of the defective part; incidental or conse- quential damages are expressly excluded hereunder. Indian Creek Design, Inc., its authorized dealers, affiliates, or...
  • Page 7 FS-8, thereby providing the end user with a high-quality, precision- engineered marker. Paintball markers get a lot of abuse. Indian Creek Design, Inc., has built the FS-8 with this in mind. All internal parts, wear and contact surfaces have been hard anodized. The toughest and most resilient materials and components have been used in the design of this product.

  • Page 8: Operation

    these 2 internal regulators. A unique feature of this marker is the regulator adjustment. This allows precise adjustment for the veloc- ity control of the marker and for optimal gas efficiency. The FS-8 comes with a removable barrel system. This feature al- lows the user to select a barrel that is most suitable for the playing conditions.
  • Page 9 blocking device. Remember that the ultimate safety device is you, the operator. Installing the 9 volt Power Source The FS-8 requires a single 9-volt battery as the electronic power source. The use of long life batteries is recommended. The 9-volt battery is located in the grip behind the trigger. The battery is accessed through the grip panel located on the right grip located on the right side of the marker.
  • Page 10 recommended for use as the propellant. Generally the CO2 that we use as an industry is industrial grade CO2. It is dirty, pumped from large tanks full of contaminates including dirt, rust and metal flakes. CO2 can be used most successfully if used with anti-siphon systems and filters.
  • Page 11 Fixed output regulated compressed air systems: The FS-8 will work just fine with a pre-set tank. However, you will get much better performance from a HIGH FLOW low output pressure tank/regulator than with a high pressure (750-850) output. VERIFY the output pressure from the regulator. If your com- pressed air system does not have an output pressure gauge on its regulator we do not recommend its use.
  • Page 12 or tank regulator. NEVER disassemble your tank or tank regulator. Only a qualified and trained technician should perform work to your tank and tank regulator. Before pressurizing your FS-8, check to make sure that you and anyone within range are wearing eye protection designed specifi- cally for paintball.
  • Page 13 Modes - Rate of Fire The 2005 FS-8 features Predator LTD Programming available through TAG Sportz. This feature is a limited version of the Preda- tor series of programs. For more information on the programming capabilities of the full software version, or other products offered by TAG Sportz, please visit their website at www.tagsportz.com.
  • Page 14 To enter program mode the tournament lock (if available on your board) must be off. Turn the marker on with the trigger pulled. The next set of pulls takes you to a register. Example: turn marker on with trigger pulled and wait 2 seconds. Pull trigger 2 times to go into rate of fire register.
  • Page 15 To override the PDS for dry-firing, turn the marker on and hold the trigger in for 2 seconds until the LED starts flashing. You may now dry-fire. The LED will continue to flash during the time the PDS is off. To turn the PDS back on, hold in the trigger for an- other 2 seconds.
  • Page 16 4. Remove the barrel plug, sock or barrel blocking device. 5. Aim the marker at the target. 6. Push the on-off switch to the ON position, the LED will light 7. Place your finger on the trigger. 8. Pull the trigger with a smooth squeezing motion. BANG..UNLOADING THE FS-8 Keep your finger out of the trigger guard and away from the trig- ger;...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    a ball does not remain inside the breech. 7. Remove the barrel and make sure there is no ball in the barrel and double-check the breech area for the presence of a paintball. 8. Remove and discard any paintballs that are found in the barrel or breech.
  • Page 18 33 is recommended for lubricating the regulators. Be sure it is Lithium Grease and not axel grease. Cleaning Paint from the Barrel Unscrew the barrel to remove the barrel for swabbing/cleaning. Keep the barrel clean to insure the continued accuracy of the FS-8. Gelatin from the paintballs has a tendency to build up in the barrel.
  • Page 19 Removing the Bolt/Cylinder Assembly (Field Stripping) 1. Remove the paintballs and pressurized gas from the marker. The FS-8 may not be field-stripped while pressurized. 2. Unscrew the 10-32 SHCS from the back of the marker. Pull the bolt/cylinder assembly out the back of the main body. 3.

  • Page 20: Storage And Transportation

    STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION 1. Your FS-8 must be clear of all paint and propellant when not being used. 2. Be sure the on-off switch is off and the LED is not lighted. 3. Put the barrel blocking device in its place. 4.
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT: Never carry your FS-8 uncased when not on a playing field. The non-playing public and law enforcement per- sonnel 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 FS-8 in a suitable marker case or in the box in which it was shipped.

  • Page 22: Tuning Guide

    2. Begin by adjusting the bottom screw to your desired pull. Screw it in to lessen the distance the trigger must travel. 3. Very carefully screw in the middle screw. Making large adjust- ments can force the screw into the micro switch and damage it. You will want to screw it in to the point where it makes contact with the micro switch but does not permanently rest on it.
  • Page 23 located in the rear of the marker. The high-pressure regulator is externally adjustable via the screw on the bottom of the high-pres- sure regulator (inline regulator). A 5/32 allen key for this screw has been provided to adjust this screw. To increase the pressure, turn the screw clockwise.
  • Page 24 Low pressure regulator adjustment: The low-pressure regulator is externally adjustable via the adjust- ment screw in the front of the low-pressure regulator. The low- pressure regulator is pre-set at the factory to 125-140 PSI to oper- ate the 3-way solenoid actuated valve located in the marker. It may be necessary to re-adjust the low-pressure regulator from time to time to achieve desired velocities.
  • Page 25 This marker was designed with safety and safety standards in mind. If you attempt to shoot paintballs higher than established safety standards, the marker may not function properly. NOTE 1. If you attempt to operate the marker at extremely high velocities, the internals will not function properly! NOTE 2.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Battery Related Problems 1. LED Functions but the marker does not fire. 2. Alternately missed shots. 3. Velocity drops while firing several shots. 4. Erratic velocities/jumps of 20 fps or more. 5. Unexplainable paint breakage. 6. Slight leak from the solenoid in the back of the grip. Change the Battery.
  • Page 27 2. The valve tip is marred, scratched, worn out, or dirty. Try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol. If this does not work, replace it. 3. Replace the –012 O-ring on the interior of the valve housing. 4. Replace the –020 O-rings on the outside of the cylinder assembly.
  • Page 28 2. Re-adjust the low-pressure regulator per instructions on the previous pages. 3. Tighten the 3-way valve to the manifold. Take care not to over- tighten. 4. Replace the internal hose if it has visible damage. 5. Replace the solenoid valve assembly. NOTE: NEVER DISAS- SEMBLE THE SOLENOID VALVE.
  • Page 29 6. Clean all debris from the breech and barrel. 6. Always use fresh, high quality paint. NOT ALL PAINTS ARE CREATED EQUAL. Regulator Related Problems The gauge reads correctly when charged, but climbs in pressure after a few moments. Reason: The regulator seal has been con- taminated.
  • Page 30 The gauge reads correctly when charged, but drops in pressure after a few shots, and is slow to climb back to normal pressure. 1. The recovery side of the regulator is sluggish and may need cleaning and lubrication. Clean out any debris and lubricate the urethane O-ring on the outside of the delrin plunger.
  • Page 31 Component Item List Item Number Description 508001 MAIN BODY 506002 REG ADAPTER 508003 EYE COVER L AND R 505004 BALL DETENT 508005R GRIP FRAME RIGHT SIDE 508005L GRIP FRAME LEFT SIDE 506006 AIR FLOW TUBE 506007 REAR MANIFOLD BODY 508008 FEED NECK 508009 FEED CLAMP...
  • Page 32 Component Item List Item Number Description 508016 VALVE PIN 508018 SLIDER 508021 CYLINDER BACK BODY 505021 REG CUP 505025 HIGH PRESSURE REG BODY 505026 HIGH PRESSURE REG BOTTOM 505027 HIGH PRESSURE REG TOP 505028 REG SPRING SPACER 505029 LP REG SPACER 506030 REG PISTON 505032...
  • Page 33 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Diagrams/Schematics This section is provided for reference only. Operator error is NOT covered under warranty. Failure to properly maintain and/or assemble the marker is NOT covered under warranty. If you feel you are not qualified to perform maintenance work on the FreeStyle Marker, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE MARKER.
  • Page 34 Low Pressure Regulator Unscrew the low pressure regulator from the regulator mount. Be careful not to lose the small pieces. Remove the cup housing, regu- lator cup, and cup spring. Remove and clean the regulator seal with rubbing alcohol. If it has a deep groove in one side, flip the seal so that the cup mates with the other side.

  • Page 35: High Pressure Regulator

    High Pressure Regulator Unscrew the high pressure regulator from the regula- tor mount. very carefully unscrew the high pressure regulator top from the regula- tor main body. Do not lose the small pieces. Pop the regulator seal out of the regulator body and clean with rubbing alcohol.
  • Page 36 Firing Valve Removing the Bolt/Cylinder Assembly (Field Stripping) The FS-8 may not be field-stripped while pressurized. 1. Remove the paintballs and pres- surized gas from the marker. 2. Unscrew the 10-32 SHCS from the back of the marker. Pull the bolt/ cylinder assembly out the back of the main body.
  • Page 37 Firing Valve Disassembly of the Cylinder 1. Unscrew the cylinder 506014 from the valve housing 506017. 2. The piston 506015 can now be removed from the cylinder 506014. 3. Unscrew the valve housing 506017 from the cylinder back body 508021. 4.
  • Page 38 Firing Valve Re-Assembling the Cylinder 1. Place the slider assembly (508016, 508018, and 10-32x1/2 BH) into the valve housing 506017. 2. Push the valve tip portion of the slider assembly through the valve housing to align the tip with the H-012 o-ring.
  • Page 39 Firing Valve Leak Through the Center of the Bolt: To verify where a leak down the barrel is coming from, place your finger over the center of the bolt. If you can feel air, it is a leak from the center of the bolt.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Trigger

    Adjusting the Trigger 1. Use blue loctite while adjust- ing the screws. Normal activity can cause the screws to back out of adjustment. DO NOT glob the loctite on, it can cause damage to the microswitch. 2. Adjust the pivot pin to your desired angle.

  • Page 41: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery The FS-8 requires a single 9-volt battery as the electronic power source. The use of long life bat- teries is recommended. 1. The 9-volt battery is located in the grip behind the trigger. The battery is accessed through the grip panel located on the right clamshell.
  • Page 42 Regulator Adjustments Bench Adjusting: 1. This process is recommended each time you air up the marker after it has sat for awhile or a new tank is being used. 2. Screw in the HP regulator ad- justment screw until it reads about 150 PSI.
  • Page 43 Clamshell Disassembly 1. Orient the barrel to the right. Remove the right grip panel. 2. Loosen the (2) 10-32 BH screws that secure the clamshell to the main body. 3. Remove the (4) 6-32x1/4 SHCS that hold the right clam- shell to the left clamshell.
  • Page 44 Eye Cover Maintenance 1. Remove the 4-40x1/4 SHCS from the eye cover. 2. Carefully lift the eye cover from the main body. 3. Clean any paint or debris from the eye cover recess. You may lift out the ball detents and eyes in order to clean the area.

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