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A WORD FROM OuR engineeRs AnD Design teAM Our challenge was tO blend the art Of metal sculpture with masterful electrOnics in a package that symbOlizes strength, pOwer, and dexterity. built with passiOn, the dp fx was unleashed. COngRAtulAtiOns On OWning the MOst ADvAnCeD pAintbAll MARkeR On the plAnet.
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INNOVATIVE features • • Grip frame OLED. Innovative stocked fully programmable micro-switch OLED board for your viewing (and Extremely light weight body (1.94 lbs with barrel, patented RAPS ASA, clamping feedneck and battery). playing) pleasure. • High precision light weight 3-D milled aluminum alloy body and accents. •...
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WARnings WARnings iMpORtAnt sAFetY instRuCtiOns AnD guiDelines! iMpORtAnt sAFetY instRuCtiOns AnD guiDelines! 1. The DP FX is NOT A TOY. Treat it with the same 7. Only use compressed air or nitrogen. DO NOT 15. Always use the supplied barrel cover when your NOTE- POWERING ‘...
getting tO knOW YOuR FX FX pARts list Your FX is a sophisticated piece of machinery, designed for superior performance along with ease of use and A. Feedneck N. Elbow maintenance. For maximum enjoyment and safety while using your FX, please take the time to acquaint yourself with its operation, controls, programmable features, and care and maintenance instructions found in this Owner’s B.
inline RegulAtOR OpR pARts list A. Operating Pressure Regulator Body B. Regulator Piston C. Regulator Spring D. Regulator Ring E. Piston Seal F. Regulator Adjustment Screw G. Regulator Bottom Cap W W W . D A N G E R O U S P O W E R . C O M...
eveRYthing YOu neeD tO get stARteD AttAChing A pAintbAll lOADeR Prepare the following items in order to begin using your FX: • Release clamp on feedneck. (SEE PIC A) • One 9V battery. Be sure that the battery is fresh and from a reputable manufacturer. •...
COnneCting MACRO-line tO high pRessuRe AttAChing AiR tAnk tO RAps Flip leveR AsA RegulAtOR AnD QuiCk ReleAse Flip leveR AsA (RAps • Swing flip lever to the ‘release’ position. (SEE PIC B) • Attach air tank by carefully screwing it into the threaded portion of the RAPS ASA.
sWitChing YOuR FX On/OFF FiRing YOuR FX • Press and hold the Power Button until the FX turns on. Release the power button to continue. • While the FX is ON, tap the Power Button to scroll thru all the enabled firing modes. •...
velOCitY ADJustMent tRiggeR ADJustMent • Locate the (1/8”) allen key wrench included with your FX. • Note the three adjustment screws (marked A, B, and C) in the vicinity of the SWITCHBLADE Trigger. • Adjust screw located at the bottom of Operating Pressure Regulator (OPR) to increase or decrease velocity.
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tRiggeR ADJustMent (COntinueD) • Screw C (3/32”) adjusts the strength of the trigger’s return to rest by either reducing or increasing the magnetic pull. Turning this screw counterclockwise will decrease the strength. Turning this screw clockwise will increase the strength. Do not turn the screw too far - doing so may weaken the magnetic pull and prevent the trigger from being able to fully return to rest.
FX CiRCuit bOARD pROgRAMMing FlOW-ChARt RESET MENU CONFIRM RESET PROGRAM MENU SET PROFILE A PROFILE A TOURNEY 1 RULES TOURNEY 2 RULES TOURNEY 3 RULES SET PROFILE B PROFILE B FORMAT CHAR 1 FORMAT CHAR 1 FORMAT CHAR 1 SET PROFILE C PROFILE C FORMAT CHAR 2 FORMAT CHAR 2...
pROgRAMMing YOuR FX stARt Menu Profile Load Menu Please refer to FX Circuit Board Programming Flow-Chart for a complete overview. This option lets you load a profile. You can define up to six individual To enter Programming Mode, POWER ON the FX while pulling the trigger down. Release the power button and profiles.
stARt Menu stARt Menu (COntinueD) (COntinueD) Statistics Program Menu This option displays the following statistical information about your This menu provides access to all the marker set-points. Each time the marker: marker is programmed, the settings are stored into a unique profile. You can program up to six individual profiles.
pROFile lOAD Menu glObAl setup Menu (COntinueD) This option allows you to choose which profile you wish to load should - Splash Screen you want to manually override the “Start Profile” setpoint in the Global This determines if the splash screen is displayed at marker startup. Setpoint section.
glObAl setup Menu glObAl setup Menu (COntinueD) (COntinueD) - Enabled - Auto Clear This setpoint turns on/off the Breakout Mode operation. When this is set to ON, the Breakout function will have to be re-enabled via the programming menu or through the Hot Start - Start Pulls option.
glObAl setup Menu MARkeR setpOints (COntinueD) Start Menu > Program Menu > Set Profile (x) > Marker Setpoints - Trigger Debounce - Ramp Mode This value sets amount of time (in milliseconds) the trigger must Determines which firing mode to ramp to: Burst, Reactive, Full Auto, remain inactive prior to accepting a new trigger pull.
MARkeR setpOints FiRing setpOints (COntinueD) Start Menu > Program Menu > Set Profile (x) > Marker Setpoints Start Menu > Program Menu > Set Profile (x) > Firing Setpoints - Anti Bolt Stick Reset Time - Tourney Mode This setting allows you to set the amount of time the trigger can Determines what mode will be used for tournament play when the remain idle before adding the Bolt Stick Dwell setting.
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FiRing setpOints FiRing setpOints (COntinueD) (COntinueD) Start Menu > Program Menu > Set Profile (x) > Firing Setpoints Start Menu > Program Menu > Set Profile (x) > Firing Setpoints - Capped Firing - Ramp Semi Shot This option allows you to cap the firing rate at the BPS ‘EYES ON’ Defines the number of semi shots required before any ramping is setpoint.
FiRing MODe enAble Start Menu > Program Menu > Set Profile (x) > Firing Mode Enable Allows you to enable/disable any firing mode in a profile. A disabled firing mode is skipped when scrolling thru firing modes. W W W . D A N G E R O U S P O W E R . C O M...
CARe AnD MAintenAnCe Your FX was designed to be reliable, easy to maintain, and easy to repair. Routine maintenance will ensure many years of performance and enjoyment. When in doubt, always seek the assistance of a certified technician from a reputable pro shop, or contact DP Engineering Customer Service.
CleAning the eYe-sensOR bReAk beAM sYsteM CleAning the eYe-sensOR bReAk beAM sYsteM (COntinueD) The function of the break beam sensor eyes is to allow the firing circuit to ‘time’ the activation of the solenoid. This 4. Carefully pull out the eyes sensors from the socket, do prevents ‘chopping’...
CleAning the bAll Detents OpeRAting pRessuRe RegulAtOR (OpR) DisAsseMblY AnD MAintenAnCe The ball detents should be inspected during the cleaning of the eye sensors. Replace these parts should you notice any As its name implies, the OPR regulates the amount of air-flow, which determines paintball velocity. Regular damage, no matter how slight.
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OpeRAting pRessuRe RegulAtOR (OpR) OpeRAting pRessuRe RegulAtOR (OpR) DisAsseMblY AnD MAintenAnCe DisAsseMblY AnD MAintenAnCe (COntiuneD) (COntiuneD) 3. By hand or with the assistance of a allen key wrench 7. Using supplied allen key wrench (1/8”) turn clockwise to (1/4”), unscrew the OPR from the Regulator Bottom Cap. remove Regulator Adjustment Screw.
OpeRAting pRessuRe RegulAtOR (OpR) OpeRAting pRessuRe RegulAtOR (OpR) DisAsseMblY AnD MAintenAnCe DisAsseMblY AnD MAintenAnCe (COntiuneD) (COntiuneD) CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF OPR 4. Apply lubricant to the o-ring located on the base of the Regulator Piston. (SEE PIC C) 1. Remove all visible debris and dirt with a lightly dampened 5.
CleAning the AiR ChAMbeR MODule CleAning the AiR ChAMbeR MODule (COntinueD) 1. Insert supplied allen wrench (5/32”) in the Air Chamber 4. Take out the Spring Ring and Valve Pin Spring and Valve Cap and unscrew Air Chamber Cap. (SEE PIC A) Pin from marker body.
MAintAining the RAMMeR MAintAining the RAMMeR (COntinueD) 1. Locate bolt and bolt pin at the back of the marker. 6. Wipe off all visible debris and grime from the Ram and Ram spring with a soft dampened cotton cloth and 2.
sepARAting FX bODY FROM tRiggeR FRAMe sOlenOiD MAintenAnCe 1. Carefully remove the 2 hexagonal screws (3/32”) holding The FX solenoid is a delicate electronic component that the left panel in place. (SEE PIC A) requires minimal maintenance or service. DP Engineering does not recommend frequent cleaning of this part, or its internals.
sOlenOiD MAintenAnCe ReMOving sWitChblADe™ tRiggeR FROM (COntinueD) FRAMe 6. Remove solenoid spring. (SEE PIC E) 1. Locate the two trigger adjustment screws. Use (5/64”) 7. With thin tweezers or needle nose pliers, carefully allen key wrench to loosen and remove both screws by remove the solenoid piston by gently securing the tip and turning them counterclockwise.
RAps™ Flip leveR AsA RAps™ Flip leveR AsA ReMOvAl AnD MAintenAnCe ReMOvAl AnD MAintenAnCe (COntinueD) The RAPS ASA was designed to be virtually maintenance 5. Locate front and back screws within grip frame as free. However, it may be necessary to occasionally clean and illustrated, and unscrew with (3/32”) allen key wrench.
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RAps™ Flip leveR AsA ReMOvAl AnD MAintenAnCe (COntinueD) 11. Use a lightly dampened cloth and/or cotton swab to remove debris or grime from all RAPS components, including the piston, spring, lever, and casing.(SEE PIC H) 12. Clean and inspect o-ring located on the base of the piston.
tROubleshOOting pRObleM pOssible CAuse sOlutiOn pRObleM pOssible CAuse sOlutiOn Air leaking from Hold down operating button for more than 4 Not activated Poppet valve no seal Clean air chamber module seconds barrel area FX will not turn on Low battery power Replace with fresh battery Paintball breaking The stock barrel size is 0.690,change if...
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