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Always remove all paintballs from the ETEK5 when not in use on the field of play. • The Eclipse ETEK5 is not a toy. PAINTBALL SAFETY RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. • Never point the ETEK5 at anything you do not intend to shoot.
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• Use only professional paintball fields where codes of safety are This Users Manual is in English. strictly enforced. It contains important safety guidelines and • Use compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use any other compressed gas or instructions. Should you be unsure at any stage,or pressurised liquid including CO2.
CONTENTS USING THE ETEK5 ADVANCED SET-UP Details on how to get up and running quickly with your ETEK5. In depth information on setting up the ETEK5. This section is essential reading for everyone. The SET-UP mode Factory set-up guide Modifying a parameter Installing a 9v battery SET-UP parameters Switching on the ETEK5...
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Tables containing symptoms, possible causes and solutions WARRANTY CARD Tear-out product registration card to be completed and returned. SERVICE CENTRES www.planeteclipse.com Alternatively register online at Information on the location of your nearest ETEK5 Service Centre. INDEX Planet Eclipse Service Centres NOTES ETEK5 MANUAL 5...
USING THE ETEK How to get up and running quickly with your ETEK5. FACTORY SET-UP GUIDE Before using the ETEK5 it is important to make sure that the inline regulator, low pressure regulator and all electronically controlled parameters are set correctly, as some of these may have a negative (and potentially damaging) effect on the marker (in terms of performance and reliability), if incorrectly set.
Fit the battery upside down inside the ETEK5 frame, with the battery connector at FIG 2C the bottom. If you are unsure of how to install a new battery please contact your nearest Eclipse Service Centre. Ensure that the battery wire is tucked into the recess within the frame as pictured (see figure 2D), then replace the rubber grip and tighten the countersunk grip screws using the 5/64”...
USING THE ETEK5 SWITCHING ON THE ETEK5 At the rear of the frame is the navigation console which houses the Select button FIG 3A (labelled figure 3A). This button is the disabling device for the ETEK5, used to switch the marker on and off. Press and hold the Select button Release the Select button when the LED lights up and your ETEK5 will begin its power up sequence.
USING THE ETEK5 SWITCHING ON THE ETEK5 WITH OLED BOARD FITTED At the rear of the frame is the navigation console which houses the Select button FIG 4A (labelled figure 4A). This button is the disabling device for the ETEK5, used to switch the marker on and off.
USING THE ETEK5 THE ETEK5 CIRCUIT BOARD FIG 5A The ETEK5 circuit board sits within the frame and is accessible by removing the rubber grips (see page 29 to learn more). There are three sockets on the ETEK5 circuit board (see figure 5A), the ETEK5 solenoid connector...
USING THE ETEK5 THE ETEK5 OLED BOARD FIG 6A The ETEK5 OLED board connects to the existing ETEK5 circuit board, which sits within the frame and is accessible by removing the rubber grips (see page 29 to learn more). (see figure 6A), the ETEK5 There are three sockets on the ETEK5 circuit board solenoid connector...
USING THE ETEK5 USING THE BREECH SENSOR The Breech Sensor (BS) is used to detect when a paintball is ready to fire from the ETEK5. If no paintball is ready then the BS will inhibit the ETEK5 from firing. This prevents the ETEK5 from ‘chopping’ paintballs that are not fully loaded into the marker.
USING THE ETEK5 USING THE BREECH SENSOR WITH OLED BOARD FITTED When the ETEK5 is powered up, the Breech Sensor (BS) is automatically enabled. The LED on the navigation console will display the same Breech Sensor information regardless of the ETEK5 OLED board being installed or not. To switch off the Breech Sensor, press and hold the Select button on the navigation console (see page 14 for more information about the navigation...
USING THE ETEK5 THE ETEK5 NAVIGATION CONSOLE STANDARD CONSOLE OLED DISPLAY The ETEK5 utilises a coloured LED (labelled figure 9A) to display all of the information that the user requires. The console looks slightly different if you have upgraded to the ETEK5 OLED board (see figure 9B).
Install a barrel blocking device over the barrel such as the Eclipse Barrel Sock supplied with the ETEK5 (see figure 10C). You have now installed the barrel. FIG 10C Instruction on using the Eclipse Barrel Sock can be found on the barrel sock warning label. ETEK5 MANUAL 15...
If the macroline becomes worn, damaged or is the wrong length, replace it immediately. Replace the macroline hose with the following grade or higher - 1/4” OD x 1/8”ID Semi Rigid Nylon 11. If unsure contact your nearest Eclipse Service Centre. FIG 11B 16 ETEK5 MANUAL...
USING THE ETEK5 INSTALLING A PRESET AIR SYSTEM WARNING! WARNING Make sure the marker is turned off with a barrel blocking device installed and that no paintballs are in the ETEK5 or loader before installing an air system. Compressed air and nitrogen systems can be extremely dangerous if handled or used incorrectly.
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12A). These are used to clamp the OOPS onto the frame. It is advisable to make sure that these screws are tight using a 5/32” hex key before attaching an air system. The Eclipse ETEK5 comes complete with an Eclipse On/Off Purge System FIG 12A FIG 12B (OOPS) which provides a direct connection for a preset air system.
USING THE ETEK5 ATTACHING A LOADER Release the clamping lever on the feed neck (see figure 13A) and test to see if your loader can easily be pushed into the top of the feed neck. If the loader cannot easily be pushed into the feed neck, loosen the top screw on the feed (see figure 13B).
USING THE ETEK5 SETTING THE TRIGGER There are three adjustment points on the trigger – the pre-travel screw, the post- travel adjuster screw, and the magnet adjuster screw. As standard each ETEK5 comes with a factory set trigger travel of approximately 2mm in total length;...
USING THE ETEK5 ADJUSTING THE VELOCITY When using your ETEK5, you may wish to change the velocity at which your ETEK5 is firing. This is done by inserting a 1/8” hex key into the adjuster screw at the bottom of your ETEK5 inline regulator and adjusting it accordingly (see figure 15A).
Remove any paintballs within the barrel. The ETEK5 has now been unloaded and is ready for storage. FIG 16F 1 Instruction on using the Eclipse Barrel Sock can be found on the sock warning label. WARNING! WARNING Always keep the Eclipse ETEK5 pointed in a safe direction and ensure all persons within range continue to wear face protection, until marker is completely unloaded and safe.
For your own safety and to protect the image of paintball, always carry the Eclipse ETEK5 (or any other paintball marker) in a suitable marker case such as the one in which it was supplied.
USING THE ETEK5 THE TOURNAMENT LOCK The ETEK5 has an electronic tournament lock which, once enabled, prevents the user from making any changes to the set-up parameters of the marker. This tournament lock complies with the rules of all major tournaments and must be enabled prior to entering the field of play in order to avoid penalties.
USING THE ETEK5 UNDERSTANDING THE BREECH SENSOR OPERATION THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR The ETEK5 displays the status of the Breech Sensor using the LED on the When the ETEK5 is turned on, the level of the battery will be displayed on the navigation console as follows: LED (after an initial blue flash signifying the ETEK5 has powered on).
ADVANCED SET-UP In-depth information on setting up the ETEK5. THE SET-UP MODE MODIFYING A PARAMETER To enter the set-up mode, fully depress and hold the trigger and then switch on You can modify a parameter as follows. the ETEK5. The LED should flash white. Release the trigger. Ensure that you are in set-up mode.
ADVANCED SET-UP SET-UP PARAMETERS MAXIMUM ROF WITH BREECH SENSOR ON (CAPPED MODES) The first three set-up parameters will need to be set to comply with the rules of the field or site at which this ETEK5 is used. It is the user’s responsibility to In capped firing modes this parameter is used to control how ensure that these parameters are correctly set.
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ADVANCED SET-UP DWELL THE FACTORY RESET The Dwell parameter controls the amount of time that the Whilst in set-up mode, it is possible to reset all of the control solenoid valve is energised and therefore the amount of gas parameters to the factory default settings in the following that is released with each shot.
ETEK5 OLED BOARD In depth information covering all aspects of the ETEK5 OLED Board. FIG 18A FIG 18B INSTALLING THE ETEK5 OLED BOARD Remove the ETEK5 grips by unscrewing the four retaining screws with a 5/64” hex key (see figure 18A).
ETEK5 OLED BOARD ETEK5 OLED BOARD NAVIGATION CONSOLE The optional ETEK5 OLED Board provides an enhanced interface which gives the user more detailed information about the state of the ETEK5 and provides a quicker and more visual way of altering your marker settings. The OLED display is used to: Convey information and marker settings to the user.
ETEK5 OLED BOARD SWITCHING ON Switch on the ETEK5 by pushing and holding the button . The OLED display will show a splash screen which includes model and firmware version details. This splash screen will remain until the button is released. RUN SCREEN LAYOUT During normal operation, the OLED will display the Run Screen.
ETEK5 OLED BOARD THE BREECH SENSOR INDICATOR The BS is able to switch itself off in the event of a blockage or contamination The BS indicator on the main screen is used to indicate the four possible states preventing it from functioning correctly. In this instance, the BS will switch itself of the BS as follows: back on once the blockage is cleared and the correct operation can be resumed.
ETEK5 OLED BOARD THE SET-UP MODE To enter the set-up mode, fully depress the trigger and then turn on the ETEK5. If the OLED displays LOCKED then the tournament lock is on. The set-up mode After displaying the splash screen The OLED should display SETUP. can only be accessed if the tournament lock is off (see page 24).
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ETEK5 OLED BOARD Once the user has activated the set-up mode you can cycle through the following 1 S ome presets and fire modes may only be available in certain countries and on some models of menu options and make the changes described below. the ETEK5. PRESET Modes may vary depending on global location and ETEK5 model. SEMI ∞...
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ETEK5 OLED BOARD CONTINUED DWELL KICK IN* Solenoid energise time in milliseconds (ms) Rate at which the trigger has to be pulled in pulls for each shot. per second (pps) before ramping can start. Available range: 8.0 - 15.0 ms Available range: 5.0 - 10.0 pps •...
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ETEK5 OLED BOARD CONTINUED SLEEP DISPLAY Auto power off time in minutes (m). Defines what information is displayed on the run screen. Available range: 0 - 60 m SHOTS: Disply the shot counter • • Default setting: 20 m ROF: Display the ROF indicator •...
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MAINTENANCE A guide to performing routine maintenance on your ETEK5. FIG 21A CLEANING THE BREECH SENSOR (BS) Undo the retaining screw for the Breech Sensor cover on the right hand side of the ETEK5 using a 5/64” (2mm) hex key (see figure 21A).
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MAINTENANCE FIG 21D CONTINUED Remove the rubber detent and using a dry cotton bud clean the detent and its location point in the ETEK5 body, replacing the detent if it is damaged (see figure 21D). Reinsert the detent back into the ETEK5 body and place the Breech Sensor back into the designated slot in the body (see figure 21E).
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22H). Using a dry cotton bud, clean the internal 008 NBR70 o-ring that sits inside the top section of the adjuster top. Then using a small hex key gently apply Eclipse Grease to the o-ring (see figure 22I).
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22K). body Take the piston, inspect for damage and clean the 14x2 NBR70 o-ring at the top. Re-lubricate it with a light application of Eclipse Grease (see figure 22L). Place the inline regulator spring over the piston, then insert the piston and spring into...
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MAINTENANCE FIG 23A FIG 23B ADVANCED SL4 INLINE REGULATOR MAINTENANCE This procedure is only required if your are fixing a supercharging SL4 inline regulator (common symptoms of supercharging are a very high velocity first shot and/or large variances in shot to shot consistency). (see figure 23A), then insert a 1/8”...
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MAINTENANCE FIG 24A FIG 24B CLEANING THE LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR Remove the SL4 inline regulator and regulator sleeve as detailed on page 39. Push and hold the front of the LPR assembly and the valve plug back into the ETEK5 body (see figure 24A).
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MAINTENANCE FIG 24I FIG 24J CONTINUED Screw the LPR adjuster out from the LPR cap using a 1/8” hex key (see figure 24I). Clean and inspect the adjuster o-ring (labelled figure 24J), replacing if necessary. Lubricate the o-ring with a small amount of grease. FIG 24K FIG 24L (labelled...
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(labelled figure 25D). Incorrect location of the bolt pin can seriously damage the body of your ETEK5. 1 We recommend the use of Eclipse Oil on the ETEK5 rammer and bolt. WARNING! WARNING FIG 25D Always de-gas your marker, discharging any stored gas in a safe direction, and remove the barrel, loader, air system and any paintballs to make the marker easier and safer to work on.
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(labelled figure 26D). Lubricate all of the seals on the rammer shaft using Eclipse gun oil, do not use grease on the rammer as this may cause adverse performance effects. Replace any worn seals/bumpers using authentic ETEK5 spare parts. DO NOT use Eclipse Grease on the rammer. Only use light paintgun oil, we recommend Eclipse Oil.
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MAINTENANCE FIG 26E CONTINUED Clean and inspect the rammer bumper inside the rammer cap (labelled figure 26E). If the face of the bumper is damaged or worn then the bumper can be flipped over to the reverse side and re-inserted. Using a pick or small hex key, carefully remove the rammer bumper from inside the rammer cap.
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MAINTENANCE FIG 27A REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE FRAME Disconnect any hosing, remove the regulator sleeve and unscrew the inline regulator from the front regulator mount as detailed in ‘The SL4 inline regulator assembly’ section of this maintenance guide (pages 39-40). FIG 27B Using a 5/64”...
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MAINTENANCE CONTINUED FIG 27E To re-attach the frame follow the instructions below. Carefully thread the solenoid and Breech Sensor wires through the access hole in the top of the ETEK5 (see figure 27E) making sure the wires do not obstruct the micro switch arm.
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MAINTENANCE FIG 28A THE ETEK5 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY To remove the trigger from the ETEK5, firstly unscrew the four retaining screws that hold the left and right grip panels onto the frame using a 5/64” hex key (see figure 28A), then remove the grip panels. FIG 28B (see figure 28B).
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MAINTENANCE FIG 28E CONTINUED To replace the trigger simply angle the upper front part of the trigger (where the magnet return screw screw sits) and pivot into the frame (see figure 28E). Once in place align the trigger pin hole in the trigger, with the triger pin hole in the (see figure 28F).
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29F. Replace the rubber gaskets ensuring that they lie flat in their designated grooves in the solenoid manifold body. Lubricate the gaskets with a small amount of Eclipse Grease. Re-attach the solenoid manifold to the ETEK5 body with the three M2.5x5 screws.
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Thoroughly clean and inspect the spool shaft and its o-rings for any debris or dirt (see figure 29I). Lubricate the o-rings using Eclipse Grease lubricant and re-insert the spool shaft into the solenoid body, insuring that the concave end goes in first.
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MAINTENANCE FIG 30A FIG 30B MAINTAINING THE VALVE ASSEMBLY The valve guide should only be removed if the valve guide is damage, causing a leak down the barrel, feed tube or rammer slot. The valve guide does not need to be removed for general maintenance. Lift the bolt pin and slide the bolt assembly out of the rear of the marker (see figure 30A).
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MAINTENANCE FIG 30G FIG 30H CONTINUED Ensure the rammer is in its rear position. Insert an L shaped hex key into the front of the bolt pin slot and apply light pressure to the back of the valve guide to push it out of the ETEK5 Body (see figure 30G).
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MAINTENANCE FIG 30M CONTINUED Ensure the LPR assembly is still correctly in place in the body (see figure 30M). Make sure the exhaust hole in the valve guide is pointed directly upwards and the lip on the valve plug is pointed downwards (see figure 30N).
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MAINTENANCE FIG 31A FIG 31B THE ETEK5 ON/OFF PURGE SYSTEM (OOPS) Having disconnected the macroline hose from the fitting on the OOPS body, unscrew and remove the OOPS knob from the OOPS body (see figure 31A). The push rod and o-rings will now be exposed (see figure 31B).
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FIG 31I FIG 31J Lubricate the narrow end of the OOPS pin with a smear of Eclipse Grease and push the OOPS pin, narrow end first, into the OOPS insert so that it sits in the OOPS insert and pokes through to the front (see figures 31H &...
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FAULT FINDING How to resolve any problems that may arise with your ETEK5. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery has drained on the shelf. Replace with another battery. Although a fresh battery has been fitted, the ETEK5 will not Disconnect the battery. Gently squeeze the large terminal switch on.
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FAULT FINDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Lift bolt pin and line up with position of rammer correctly. The ETEK5 fires but the bolt doesn’t move. The bolt pin is not located in rammer correctly. (See Maintenance section). Low rate of fire / rate of fire not reaching the ROF cap. The force setting of the loader is too low.
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FAULT FINDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The SL4 regulator output pressure set too low. Increase the output pressure of the SL4 regulator. Low constant velocity. The LPR is set too low. Increase the output pressure of the LPR (see page 21). Strip and clean the inline regulator replacing the piston seal if The inline regulator pressure is creeping.
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FAULT FINDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The sensor is dirty. Clean the BS. BS turns itself off after firing and the display shows the BS The sensor is faulty. Replace the BS. fault icon in the top right. The sensor is out of place. Re-Install BS.
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Are you unsure of where to send your ETEK5 to be repaired or serviced? If your local Eclipse dealer can’t assist you, why not contact your nearest certified Eclipse Service Centre and arrange for them to undertake any work that you require.
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TECHNICAL RESOURCES Essential illustrated diagrams and component lists for the ETEK5. FIG 32A OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Below is a brief overview of what happens during the ETEK5 firing cycle. The location of parts discussed in the text below can be found on page 67-69. Assuming the ETEK5 is gassed up and turned on, figure 32A shows the marker...
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TECHNICAL RESOURCES PARTS LISTS 64 ETEK5 MANUAL...
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TECHNICAL RESOURCES PARTS LISTS Clamping feed tube assembly Valve spring Body Tuning fork Rubber detent Valve plug BS unit SL4 inline regulator assembly Bolt assembly Regulator swivel Bolt pin Regulator sleeve Rammer assembly Macroline fitting Rammer cap Macroline Solenoid assembly OOPS knob Exhaust valve OOPS body...
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ETEK5 pointing away from you the barrel screws into the body 3 The Eclipse Shaft4 tip and back barrel sections are not interchangeable with older version in a counter-clockwise direction. Shaft tip and back barrel sections (including Shaft3 barrel kits).
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TECHNICAL RESOURCES Piston o-ring 14x2 NBR70 Regulator piston SL4 INLINE REGULATOR 1 The SL4 inline regulator should be reset to factory after re-assembly. Regulator spring 2 Only use the SL4 inline regulator with the ETEK5. 3 Only use the SL4 Ego spring with the ETEK5 SL4 inline regulator. Adjuster top 4 If the Purge Poppet assembly is removed for maintenance ensure is it re-installed correctly, failure to do so may seriously damage the...
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TECHNICAL RESOURCES O-RING LOCATION Bolt pin COMMON O-RING SIZE CHART Valve guide LPR piston LPR body outside O-RING LOCATION LPR cap Rammer cap outside Bolt insert Valve plug Front Regulator Mount (body) Rammer middle SL4 Inline regulator adjuster outside Rammer back Rammer bumper Shaft4 barrel back (body end) Rammer front...
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TECHNICAL RESOURCES COMMON SCREW SIZE CHART SCREW TYPE DESCRIPTION Solenoid manifold screws ( M2.5X5 cap head socket) Solenoid screw (2) ( M1.6X16 Phillips button head ) Rubber grip screw (4), BS covers screw (2) (6-32UNC x 5/16 countersunk socket) Short feed neck screw (10-32UNF x 1/2” cap head socket) Long feed neck screw (10-32UNF x 5/8”...
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