• The compressed air source used with the Griffin can cause serious injury or death. Air Source Installation............4 • Sale or use of the Griffin is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. Seating of Air Source............4 • The Griffin is to be used only as described in this manual.
To cock the Griffin, pull the cocking pin rearward until it latches. during the last 1/2 turn. Over tightening can damage the Griffin. Be careful, if you let go before it latches, the Griffin can fire. DO If a leak persists, replace the bottle O-ring.
The trigger safety must be off; that is to the left. Fire the Griffin as often as you like with air, with or without paintballs in it. This helps break it in and makes it operate smoother.
TUNING YOUR GUN CAUTION Regular tuning is essential. But don’t waste time trying to tune a Do not adjust velocity with the striker plug gun which is: partially unscrewed. If it is later screwed back • Dirty or poorly lubed in, the velocity may be dangerously high.
FIELD MAINTENANCE Before each use, your gun must be cleaned, lubed, and tuned. Field Stripping To field strip your gun (refer to illustrations): 1. Depressurize gun (remove air source) 2. Unload gun. 3. Uncock gun. 4. Unscrew barrel. 5. Unscrew bolt plug. 6.
Field strip as described on page 7 and use warm soapy water or rubbing alcohol where needed to clean the rest of your Griffin. The following parts should not be removed for Remove the bolt O-rings to remove paint and dirt build up from routine maintenance: the O-ring grooves.
CLEANING SCHEDULE SERVICE HINTS Every 500-1000 shots • Lubricate with AIRLUBE Bolt Pin A nylon pin in the bolt prevents movement when the gun is fired. Every 1-3,000 shots • Remove bolt If the cocking pin is loose, replace the nylon pin (supplied) by •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Half the guns sent in for repair are dirty, poorly lubed, or have a damaged Velocity is very erratic (>20 fps between shots): striker O-ring Check these items first. • O-rings on bolt or striker are nicked or torn - install new ones. •...
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• Reservoir plug O-ring defective - replace. • Bottle valve releases gas during more than last 1/2 turn of bottle instal- • Valve body was disturbed - call your dealer or ACI for possible service. lation, stressing O-ring - try a different bottle.
This Concepts Industries, Inc., nor to any parts made defective by accident, is why sale of the Griffin is limited to individuals 18 years of age and misuse, abuse, or modification.