FAULT FINDING
SYMPTOM
Low constant velocity.
High velocity first shot.
Velocity drop-off during rapid fire.
The trigger is very "bouncy".
The BS does not appear to be reading correctly.
The BS is not reading at all.
60 ETEK5 MANUAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The SL4 regulator output pressure set too low.
The LPR is set too low.
The inline regulator pressure is creeping.
The LPR pressure is creeping.
The battery quality or charge level is low.
The air system regulator does not have a high enough flow
to keep up.
Dirty/partially blocked SL4 regulator.
Incorrect filter settings.
The trigger pull is too short and the return strength is too low.
The Breech Sensor is dirty.
The Breech Sensor is fitted incorrectly.
There is a broken wire or contact, or a short circuit on either
of the Breech Sensor cables.
Either sensor is back to front.
SOLUTION
Increase the output pressure of the SL4 regulator.
Increase the output pressure of the LPR (see page 21).
Strip and clean the inline regulator replacing the piston seal if
necessary.
Strip and clean the LPR replacing the piston seal if necessary.
Install a new high quality alkaline battery.
Try another air system.
Strip, clean, lubricate and rebuild the SL4 regulator (see page 39-41).
Check that your debounce settings suit your trigger set-up.
Refer to Using the ETEK5 section for guidelines of how to adjust your
ETEK5 trigger accordingly (see page 20).
Keep the Breech Sensors clean to ensure correct readings.
(see Maintenance Section).
Check that the red receiver is on the right-hand side of the breech.
Check the plug of the cables.
Check for cuts or pinches in the sensor cables.
Check that the sensors face each other when installed.
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