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PM8 manual-FINAL.qx6
10/4/07
1:06 PM
Page 1
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Proto Paintball
USA 10637 Scripps Summit Ct. San Diego, CA 92131
P 858-536-5183 F 858-536-5191
EUROPE Unit 1, ZK Park, 23 Commerce Way
Croydon, Surrey CRO 4ZS United Kingdom
P +44 (0) 20-8649-6330 F +44 (0) 20-8649-6339
ASIA No. 253, Guojhong Rd., Dali City
Taichung County 412, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
P +886 (0) 4-2407-9135 F +886 (0) 4-2407-0125
www.protopaintball.com
www.dyematrix.com
Copyright ©2008 DYE Precision, Inc. The stylized "proto" logo and the "P" logo are
either registered trademarks, trademarks, or design trademarks of DYE Precision, Inc.
DYE Precision, Inc. U.S. Patent # 5,613,483. OTHER U.S. AND INT'L PATENTS PENDING.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents, 5,613,483; 5,881,707; 5,967,133; 6,035,843 and 6,474,326.

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  • Page 1 Copyright ©2008 DYE Precision, Inc. The stylized “proto” logo and the “P” logo are either registered trademarks, trademarks, or design trademarks of DYE Precision, Inc. DYE Precision, Inc. U.S. Patent # 5,613,483. OTHER U.S. AND INT’L PATENTS PENDING.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR (LPR) ......... . . PAGE 20 INCLUDED WITH YOUR M8 HYPER3™...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions And Guidelines

    • Please read, understand and follow the directions in the M8 owner’s manual. • Always fit a barrel blocking device to your M8 when not in use on the field of play. • Eye protection that is designed specifically for paintball and meets ASTM/CE standards must be worn by user and persons within range.

  • Page 4: Quick Reference

    Hyper3™ in-line regulator at a regulated pressure of no more than 850 psi. The Hyper3™ in-line HOPPER regulator comes factory preset at 185psi. To get the best performance out of your M8, it is recommended that you use a motorized loader. GASSING UP YOUR M8 Preferably one that force feeds the paint really, really fast!
  • Page 5 The other one can be seen before disassembly. • The M8 can hold a small residual charge of gas, typically 2 shots, with the first stage regulator by looking at the top left side of the grip frame while NOTE: The eye is always activated removed.
  • Page 6 • Increase the dwell until you see no increase in the velocity. • The M8 is not water resistant. Excess moisture can cause damage to electronic parts. • Keep the board and all electrical components clean of dirt, paint and moisture.
  • Page 7 Values 1 - 20 (factory default 20bps) TO CHANGE A VALUE OF A SETTING The ROF setting is used to set the maximum rate of fire of the M8. 1. While in the configuration mode, choose the color you wish to change by pulling the trigger.
  • Page 8 • A low battery will not be able to power both the ACE eye and the trigger switch, causing ACE eye failure. • If the battery is low, it may not be able to power the solenoid correctly. This will affect the M8’s velocity, causing it to become inconsistent and/or low.

  • Page 9: Trigger Adjustment

    ⁄ " Allen key, turn the front frame screw counterclockwise one full turn. • Finally, turn out the back frame screw and slide the frame back and down until it comes off the M8. TO ADJUST TRIGGER TRAVEL To connect the frame follow above steps in reverse order.

  • Page 10: Fuse™ Bolt

    • Make sure there are no paintballs in the breech of the M8. • Always remove the air supply and relieve all gas pressure in the M8 before When the M8 is aired up, air is transferred by the solenoid to the front of the cylinder. This air disassembly.
  • Page 11 If you do not grease the bolt, you will run the risk of damaging O-rings. This will create excessive friction and drag on the bolt, ultimately resulting in breaking the bolt. When greasing the M8 Fuse™ bolt, pay special attention to all O-rings that are on the bolt and that ride on a surface of the bolt.
  • Page 12 • Make sure there are no paintballs in the breech of the M8. The LPR has five components and six seals • Always remove the air supply and relieve all gas pressure in the M8 1 Piston large O-ring (012 BN70) 6 Piston small O-ring (007 UR90) before disassembly.
  • Page 13 PM8 manual-FINAL.qx6 10/4/07 1:07 PM Page 25 LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE SEAL RETAINER The LPR pressure can be set quite accurately even without an 1 Take frame off the marker. LPR test tool.
  • Page 14 The Hyper3™ will need a break-in period of about 2,500 shots to let its seat form to the pressure. piston and reach its optimum performance. • Always remove the regulator from the M8 before servicing. • Excessive dirt and debris can affect the Hyper3™’s performance and increase the need for servicing.

  • Page 15: " Anti Chop Eyes/ Ball Detents

    Normally it is eye covers after you have enough to just fire the M8 to clean anything blocking the eyes. If this does not clear the blockage sufficiently cleaned the detents and use a swab to clean the inside of the breech.

  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting Guide

    • Both of these problems are caused because the the hose from the connector by pushing the gray the M8. If the bolt kit is loose, it will start to leak. button(s) are pressed all the time. plastic towards the connector and pull out hose.
  • Page 17 • Check that the #014 O-ring on the inside of the breech of your M8, check to see if the ball detents • If the M8 fires once when turned on but not after top hat is in place and in good condition.

  • Page 18: Exploded View

    PM8 manual-FINAL.qx6 10/4/07 1:07 PM Page 35 M8 EXPLODED VIEW MATRIX WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY AND LEGAL INFORMATION WARRANTY PARTS LIST DYE Precision, Inc. warrants for one year to the initial retail purchaser, from the initial date of purchase, that the paintball marker and regulator are free from defects in mate- rials and workmanship, subject to the requirements, disclaimers and limitations of this warranty.