Eclipse ETEK 5 User Manual page 42

MAINTENANCE
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). While continuing to do this, pull the tuning fork out of
(see figure 24B).
the ETEK5 body
Pull the valve plug with attached valve stem sub-assembly out of the ETEK5 body
(see figure 24C) then remove the LPR body assembly
Tip the spring and piston out of the LPR bore
held in place by grease stiction, use some needle-nose pliers to grip the piston and
pull it out of the body. Be careful not to damage the piston tip when doing this).
Clean and inspect the 013 NBR70 o-ring on the LPR piston, re-lubricating with a
thin layer of grease or replacing if damaged
and inspect the piston tip (labelled
B
the piston. Remove any excess grease on the piston, over lubrication of the LPR
assembly can cause adverse effects on performance of the LPR.
Unscrew the LPR cap from the LPR body
the internal (labelled figure 24H) and external o-rings
A
on the LPR body, replacing if necessary. Lubricate both with a small amount of
grease, using a small hex key to gently apply grease to the internal o-ring.
WARNING!
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.
If you are unsure about performing a maintenance procedure please
contact your nearest service centre.
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(see figure 24D).
(see figure 24E) (if the LPR piston is
(labelled figure 24F). Next clean
A
figure 24F), if the tip is damaged replace
(see figure 24G). Clean and inspect
(labelled figure 24H)
B
WARNING
FIG 24A FIG 24B
FIG 24C FIG 24D
FIG 24E FIG 24F
B
A
FIG 24G FIG 24H
B
A