Proto Matrix 7 Users Manual PROTO™ M7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 02

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 03

BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 04

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 07

FUSE BOLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 08

LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR (LPR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 10

HYPER2™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12

ANTI CHOP EYES/ BALL DETENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 13

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14

EXPLODED VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 16

WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 17

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M7 OWNER’S MANUAL

INCLUDED WITH YOUR M7

- M7 Marker

-Allen tool set including 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16” and 1/4”

-1/2 oz. DyeSlick Lube™

- Parts Kit

-Barrel Sock

-Owner’sManual

- Warranty Card

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED TOOLS

- 3/8” Allen wrench

-5/16” Allen wrench

-Canned Air

Air Supply -The M7 should be operated using air/nitrogen gas only. This air needs to be supplied to the Hyper2™ in-line regulator at a

regulated pressure of no more than 850 psi. The Hyper2™ in-line regulator comes factory preset at 185psi.

Gassing Up Your M7 -Screw in your air system to the on/off airport and turn the knob of the airport clockwise, all the way in.

Turning On Your M7 -The M7’s power is controlled by two buttons. The top button turns the marker on and off, while the bottom button

turns the eyes on and off. Hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the marker on. The LED in the grip will illuminate during the boot

sequence.

NOTE: If the eye is not working properly, try replacing the battery.

Yellow:- Boot sequence

Red: - Breech is clear,no ball (eyes on)

Green: -Ball in breech, ready tofire (eyes on)

Blinking Red: -Eyes are off

Blinking Green: - Eye failure (see M7 Board, page 4)

LPR -The LPR is pre-set from the factory at approximately 75-80 psi and should need no adjustment out of the box. If fine tuning

adjustment is desired or needed, you must be sure that you are adjusting the LPR correctly. See page 11 for detailed instructions. If the

LPR is improperly adjusted, you could dramatically hinder the M7’s performance or prevent the marker from functioning at all.

NOTE: Turning the adjustment screw clockwise, or in, will lower the LPR’s output pressure. Turning the adjustment screw

counterclockwise, or out, will raise the LPR’s output pressure.

Hopper -To get the best performance out of your M7, it is recommended that you use a motorized loader. Preferably one that force

feeds the paint really, really fast!

Adjusting Velocity - The velocity is adjusted through the Hyper2™ in-line regulator. The Hyper2™ in-line is preset from the factory at

approximately 185 psi. This pressure setting should have the marker shooting at about 285fps. Your paint-to-barrel fit will also have a

noticeable affect on your velocity. Make sure that the paintball fits into the barrel loosely but does not drop through.

NOTE: For the Hyper2™, turning the adjustment screw clockwise, or in, will lower the output pressure, decreasing the velocity.

Turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise, or out, will raise the output pressure, increasing the velocity.

NOTE: If the battery is too low, it may not be able to power the solenoid correctly. This will affect your M7’s velocity, causing it to

become inconsistent and/or low.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

• The M7 marker is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death.

• Please read, understand and follow the directions in the M7 owner’s manual.

• Eye protection that is designed specifically for paintball and meets ASTM/CE standards must be

worn by user and persons within range.

• Recommend 18 years or older to purchase. Person under 18 must have adult supervision.

• Always treat the M7 marker as if it were loaded and able to fire.

• Only use compressed air or nitrogen gas in the M7 marker. DO NOT USE CO2.

• Do not exceed 850 psi input pressure.

• Ensure all air lines and fittings are tightened and secured before gassing up the M7.

• Always chronograph the M7 marker before playing paintball.

• Never shoot the M7 marker at velocities in excess of 300 feet per second,

or at velocities greater than local or national laws allow.

• Never look into the barrel or breech area of the M7 when the marker is switched on and able to fire.

•Always fit a barrel blocking device to your M7 when not in use on the field of play.

• The owner’s manual should always accompany the product for reference or in the event of

resale and new ownership.

• Do not point the M7 marker at anything that you do not intend to shoot.

• Do not shoot atpeople, animals, houses, cars or anything not related to the sport of paintball.

• Do not fire the M7 without the Fuse™ bolt screwed in completely.

• If you read these instructions and do not fully understand them or are unsure of your ability to make

necessary adjustments properly, call DYE or your local pro shop for help.

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USING YOUR MARKER

M7 BOARD

SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS

M7 BOARD

SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS

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BUTTONS AND LED INDICATOR

There are two buttons and a LED indicator mounted inside the frame of the M7. These are accessible on the back side of the frame. The top

button is used to turn the M7 ON and OFF. The bottom button is used to turn the Eye feature of the M7 ON and OFF. To turn the M7 ON

press and hold the top button until the LED turns on. The Eye feature is always on when the M7 is turned on, to turn off the eye feature press

and hold the bottom button until the LED starts blinking Red indicating the eye feature is turned off. If there is no ball and the LED is RED,

you need to hold the trigger for 1 second to force the M7 to fire once.

In normal operation mode the LED indicator shows you the following information:

Yellow:Boot up Sequence

Red: No ball detected inside the M7, eyes are turned on

Green: Ball detected inside the M7, eyes are turned on

Blinking Red: Eyes are turned off

Blinking Green: Eyes are blocked. Either the eyes are dirty, the marker is not gassed up, there is bad connection between

the board and the eye’s or the battery is low.

SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION MODE

There are five settings that can be altered in the M7 circuit board.

1. ABS (Anti Bolt Stick) This helps to prevent bolt stick, but may result in higher velocity for the first shot.

2. Trigger sensitivity

3. Dwell

4. ROF (Rate Of Fire)

5. Fire Mode

Setting 1, Anti Bolt Stick, is changed by turning DIP switch #1 on the circuit board either ON or OFF. When the ABS is turned on, the dwell

is increased after 15 seconds of non-use for the next shot fired. This helps to prevent bolt stick. Factory default is ON. Notice that the

setting is only activated after re-starting the M7.

To change settings 2-5 you will need to activate the configuration mode. To activate the configuration mode, turn your marker off, unscrew

the two left side grip panel screws with a 3/32” allen key and set DIP switch #2 to the on position. Next, turn your marker on. The 3-color

LED will cycle through all colors for one second to indicate that you have entered the configuration mode. To cycle through different

settings, pull and release the trigger. Configuration mode has 4 settings that can be changed.

GREEN – TRIGGER SENSITIVITY. VALUES 1 - 20 (factory default 5)

Trigger sensitivity is the amount of time that the trigger has to be released before the next trigger pull is allowed. In some situations with

too low of a value, the marker may begin to shoot full-auto.

RED – DWELL. VALUES 1 - 40 (factory default 18)

Dwell is the amount of time thatthe solenoid will be activated. Follow these steps for the best way to set your dwell:

• Remove loader and any paintballs from the M7 marker.

• With the dwell set at 15, start increasing the value until the marker begins to fire.

•When you reach the setting where the marker begins to fire, get some paint and a loader and go to a chronograph.

•Increase the dwell until you see no increase in the velocity. This is the optimal dwell setting to be used.

NOTE: The eyes are always activated when you turn the marker on.

NOTE: The M7 automatically switches off after 10 minutes of non-use.

YELLOW – RATE OF FIRE (VALUES 1-20)

The ROF setting is used the set the maximum rate of fire of the M7.

The values do not correspond directly to a certain Balls Per Second

(BPS) value. You will need to use the table below to locate your

desired maximum ROF setting. The factory default is 15 (20 BPS).

This setting is used both when the Eye function is turned on and

off.

FLICKERING YELLOW – FIRE MODE (VALUES 1-3)

The firemode setting is used toselect the firemode of the M7.

Factory default is semi automatic mode; one trigger pull shoots out

one paintball. The Millennium mode and the PSP mode followthe

rules of the paintball tournament series.

Value 1 –Semi automatic mode

Value 2 –PSP mode

Value 3 –Millennium Mode

TOCHANGE A VALUE OF A SETTING

1. While in the configuration mode choose the color you wish to change by pulling the trigger.

2. When the LED indicates the color you wish to change pull and hold the trigger until the

LED starts toflash.

3. The LED will flash as manytimes as the previous setting was and it will then turn off.Now

pull the trigger as manytimes as you wish the newsetting tobe.

4. When done,the LED will cycle through all the colors again toindicatesetting was saved

and turn back togreen. You can nowchange another setting or quit the configuration mode.

5. Toexit configuration mode, set DIP 2 to the off position.

110 BPS

211 BPS

312 BPS

413 BPS

514 BPS

614.5 BPS

714.7 BPS

814.9 BPS

915.2 BPS

10 15.4 BPS

11 15.6 BPS

12 15.9 BPS

13 16 BPS

14 18 BPS

15 20 BPS

16 22 BPS

17 24 BPS

18 26 BPS

19 28 BPS

20 30 BPS

Normal Mode Configuration Mode

BATTERY

The 9V battery will last for about 40,000 shots. Please be aware that there are substantial differences in performance between different brands of batteries. Use of

high quality alkaline or lithium ion batteries is recommended for maximum battery life. If you plan not to use your marker for a long period of time (a month), it is

recommended that you remove the battery from the marker. When the battery voltage starts to go too low, you will notice your velocity starts to decrease and the

board can turn off. For tournament use, it is recommended to change the battery for each tournament. When changing your battery, take special care to ensure the

wiring harness is not pinched under the battery

CHANGING THE BATTERY

The battery is housed on the left side of the grip frame. To access the battery, remove the two screws holding the left side grip panel down. Use a 3/32” Allen wrench.

Carefully lift the battery out of the frame, taking care not to damage the battery lead wires. Clip a new battery into the 9V connector and carefully place it back into

the frame, making sure that no wires are pinched underneath the battery.

M7 BOARD

SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS

• A low battery will not be able to

power both the ACE and the

trigger switch, causing ACE failure.

•If the battery is low, it may not be able

to power the solenoid correctly. This

will affect the M7’s velocity,

causing it to become inconsistent

and/or low.

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ADJUSTING YOUR TRIGGER

The trigger’s forward travel and over travel are fully adjustable so that the user can fine-tune

the trigger to his or her exact liking.

• Remove the grip frame from the body of the M7.

• As you pull the frame away from the body, take care so as not to damage the wires

running between the two parts. Be careful not to lose the trigger spring.

• The two adjustment screws are located at the top of the trigger in the grip frame

(see figure 1).

• Use a 5/64” Allen wrench to make the desired adjustments.

• The screw toward the front of the trigger controls the forward travel. Screwing it in

will shorten the trigger’s length of pull.

Note:If this screw is adjusted too far, the switch will be held down at all times and the marker

will not fire.

• The screw toward the rear of the trigger controls the over travel. By turning this

screw you can adjust how far the trigger will travel after it reaches the firing point.

Note: If this screw is adjusted too far, the trigger will not be allowed to travel far enough to

depress the switch and fire the marker.

• When the desired trigger pull has been achieved, reattach the frame to the body.

• Take care that the spring is seated properly. Using the trigger without a spring is

not recommended and will cause the microswitch to fail much sooner than when a

spring is used.

• Be sure that all wires are laid properly in their appropriate cavities.

NOTE: Be sure that the frame and trigger assembly are kept clean. If there is excess

dirt or paint build up around the trigger, the trigger will no longer move freely. In

addition, paint and dirt can cause the microswitch to not function properly or fail.

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT

AND ON/OFF AIRPORT

ON/OFF AIRPORT

The M7 comes equipped with an On/Off Airport attached to the bottom of the

frame. To turn on the gas supply, twist the on/off knob clockwise, all the way

in. Toturn off the gas supply,twistthe on/off knob counterclockwise, all the

way out. As you turn the knob out, the residual gas between the Hyper2™ and

the on/off airport is vented.

REMOVING THE ON/OFF AIRPORT

1 Followthe instructions on page 6 to remove the battery from the frame.

2 Using a 3/32” allen key, turn the airport locking screw counterclockwise

until the on/off airport is loosened.

3 Slide the on/off airport off of the frame.

4 To re-install the on/off airport, follow steps 1-3 in reverse order.

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• Be sure the trigger is not adjusted to the

point whereit is too sensitive and may

cause accidental discharge of the marker.

• Removing the trigger spring will cause

premature wear on the microswitch,

resulting in failure.

•Be sure you do not pinch the wires

between the frame and body when

reattaching the frame to the body.

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FUSE™ BOLT

ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE

FUSE™ BOLT

ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE

BOLT MAINTENANCE

Regular M7 Fuse™ bolt maintenance is vital to the performance of the M7.

If the Fuse™ bolt is not kept well-greased and the o-rings in good shape, the performance of the M7 will be greatly hindered.

To remove the bolt, you will need a 1/4“ Allen wrench. Unscrew the bolt from the rear of the marker. It only takes one and one half revolutions

to unscrew the bolt so that it can be pulled out. After the bolt has been cleaned and greased and is ready to be inserted into the body, be

sure all bolt sleeve components are screwed together snugly. Slowly push the bolt into the body. Take care not to cut or nick the o-rings as

they pass the threads.

GREASE THE M7 FUSE™ BOLT EVERY 10-15 THOUSAND SHOTS.

BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOLT INTO THE MARKER, BE SURE ALL BOLT SLEEVE COMPONENTS ARE

SCREWED TOGETHER SNUGLY.

If you do not grease the bolt, you will run the risk of damaging o-rings. This will create excessive friction and drag on the bolt, ultimately

resulting in breaking the bolt. When greasing the M7 Fuse™ bolt, pay special attention to all o-rings that are on the bolt and that ride on a

surfaceof the bolt. The first seven o-rings listed below should be generously greased during maintenance.

FUSE™ BOLT O-RING LIST

1Bolt tip (014 BN70) 6 Top hat (017 UR70)

2 Bolt sail (015 BN70) 7 Top hat (013 BN70)

3 Inside bolt stem (009 BN70) 8 Outer sleeve (020 BN70)

4 Rear bolt stem (009 BN70) 9 Front bumper (015 BN70)

5 Front wall internal (017 UR70) 10 Rear bumper (111 BN70)

NOTE: All remaining o-rings should have a thin coating of grease as well.

FUSE™ BOLT OPERATION

To achieve top performance from your M7, it is important to understand the basic

operation of the M7’s patented FUSE™ bolt system.

This design consists of three sleeves threaded together to capture the only moving part

of the system, the bolt.

The FUSE™ Bolt has four

components:

1 Cylinder

2 Bolt

3 Top Hat

4 Rear Cap

Air is supplied tothe bolt at two

points. A high-pressure supply of

air is routed to the back of the bolt

into the supply chamber. This air

source is responsible for propelling the ball. Low-

pressure air is supplied from the LPR to the solenoid.

From the solenoid, the air is routed through two small

holes to the section of the bolt referred to as the cylinder.

When the M7 is aired up, air is transferred by the solenoid to the front of the cylinder.

This air pushes againstthe bolt sail and the bolt is held in the back position. When the

bolt is held back, the 013 o-ring in the top hat seals around the bolt and contains the air

in the supply chamber.

When the marker is fired, the microswitch is pressed, telling the solenoid to switch the

flowof air from the front of the cylinder to the rear of the cylinder. Air that enters the

rear of the cylinder will push on the bolt sail, moving the bolt forward. The air in the

front of the cylinder is vented.

As the bolt moves forward, the tapered stem passes through the top hat. Once the bolt

stem can no longer seal againstthe 013 o-ring, the air contained in the supply chamber

is released. The air passes through the venturi ports in the bolt and out the front of the

bolt topropel the ball. When the bolt is in the forward position, the inside bolt stem o-

ring prevents the flow of air from continuously flowing through the marker when the bolt

is forward. This helps the marker shoot much more efficiently.

NOTE: LOWOR ERRATIC VELOCITY MAYBE DUE TO A LOW

BATTERY NOT SUPPLYING AMPLE ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE

SOLENOID. IN THIS CASE, CHANGE THE BATTERY.

When servicing your marker:

•Make sure your hopper is removed

from the M7.

•Make sure there are no paintballs in the

breech of the M7.

•Always remove the air supply and

relieve all gas pressure in the M7

before disassembly.

• When using the M7 in temperatures

below50º it may be necessary to lube the

FUSE™ bolt morefrequently.

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BACK POSITION

FORWARD POSITION

LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR)

ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

When servicing your marker:

•Make sure your hopper is removed

from the M7.

•Make sure there are no paintballs in the

breech of the M7.

•Always remove the air supply and

relieve all gas pressurein the M7

before disassembly.

• It is not recommended for the user to

remove the LPR from the body and

disassemble it.

LPR ASSEMBLY, CLEANING, TESTING AND CHANGING SEALS

The Low-Pressure Regulator (LPR) is located in the lower front of the M7 (see figure 1). The

function of the LPR is to lower the air pressure supplied to the marker by the in-line, before

it reaches the solenoid. This pressure is used to move the bolt forward and back. The

factory setting is 75 PSI. You can fine tune your M7 to its minimum cycle pressure. This will

reduce the amount of force of the bolt hitting the ball (reducing ball breaks) and help with

efficiency. Too low of pressure will cause the bolt to not cycle, move sluggishly or not at all.

If you experience dramatic shoot down during rapid fire, the LPR may be adjusted too low.

Too high of pressure will cause the marker not to shoot as smoothly, potentially increase ball

breakage and cause undue wear and fatigue on the bolt components.

It is important to keep the seat and piston face clean of all dirt and debris. Clean the seat

and piston face and grease the retainer o-ring every six months or 60,000 shots.

The LPR has five components and six seals

1 Piston large o-ring (012 BN70) 6 Piston small o-ring (006 UR90)

2Piston 7 Main seal (mounted in the seal retainer)

3 Piston spring 8 Seal retainer o-ring (010 BN70)

4 Body 9 Seal retainer (functions as an adjustment screw also)

5 Body o-rings (4pcs, 012 BN70)

The only user-serviceable part in the LPR is the seal retainer. This seal needs to be changed

in the unlikely case the LPR is creeping up.

LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR)

ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

CHANGING THE SEAL RETAINER

1 Screw out LPR cap in front of the marker using a 1/4” Allen wrench.

2 Screw out LPR seal assembly (brass) using a 3/16” Allen wrench.

3 Screw in new LPR seal assembly.

4 Screw LPR cap in place securely.

If the user needs to replace the whole LPR assembly, follow these instructions (refer to

figure 2):

1Remove the air supply and relieve all gas pressure from the M7.

2 Take the Hyper2 Regulator off the marker (see page 12).

3 Screw out LPR set screw using a 5/64” Allen wrench.

4 Screw out LPR cap using a 1/4” Allen wrench.

5 Pull out the LPR by screwing a rod with a 10/32 thread into the seal retainer

(brass piece) inside the LPR and pulling it out.

6 Put everything back in reverse order. Be sure to grease the #012 o-rings, so as to

prevent cutting them upon installation.

7 Tighten LPR cap securely.

The LPR pressure can be set quite accurately even without an LPR test tool. Screwing the

adjustment screw (seal retainer) all the way in will set the LPR pressure to approximately

25 psi. Now turning out the adjusting screw 180 degrees will increase the pressure by

approximately 5 psi. For example, turning the screw 5 complete turns out will set the

pressure to approximately 75 psi. Use a 3/16” Allen wrench to make all adjustments to the

LPR. Turning the adjustment screw clockwise, or in, will lower the LPR’s output pressure.

Turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise, or out, will raise the LPR’s output

pressure.

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HYPER2™ IN-LINE REGULATOR

ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

ANTI CHOP EYES/ BALL DETENTS

MAINTENANCE AND CHANGING

•The Hyper2™ can hold a small residual

charge of gas, typically 1 shot. Always

discharge the marker in a safe direction to

relieve this residual gas pressure.

•Always removethe regulator from the

M7 beforeservicing.

• Improper stacking of shims will cause

failureof the regulator and possible

damage tothe M7.

•Excessive dirt and debris can affect

the Hyper2™’s performance and increase

the need for servicing.

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USAGE

Carefully connect your air hose from your bottle or air system to the Hyper2™ In-Line. The

Hyper2™ In-Line is set by the factory to approximately 185psi. This pressure should give

you a velocity of approximately 285fps.

ADJUSTMENTS

The output pressure of the Hyper2™ In-Line is adjusted by turning the brass seat housing.

The seat housing screw is located up inside the bottom of the reg. A 3/16” Allen wrench

will be needed for this operation. By turning the housing counterclockwise, you will

increase the output pressure of the regulator to the marker. By turning the housing

clockwise, you will decrease the output pressure of the regulator.

After each adjustment of the output pressure of the Hyper2™ In-Line, you will need to

cycle your marker a few times. This will allow your marker and air system to stabilize at

their new operating pressure. The Hyper2™ will need a break-in period of about 2,500

shots to let its seat form to the piston and reach its optimum performance.

The Hyper2™ has eight components and six o-rings

1 Retaining cap 6Piston small o-ring (007 UR90)11 Piston large o-ring (018 BN70)

2 Swivel 7 Swivel o-rings (013 BN70) 12 Reg cap o-ring (020 BN70)

3 Seat housing 8 Reg body 13 Reg cap

4Retainer o-ring (010 BN70) 9Shim stack 14 ASA o-ring (015 BN70)

5 Reg seat 10 Piston

Disassembly of the Hyper2™ In-Line is easily done with 3/8”

and 5/16” Allen wrenches.

MAINTENANCE

Toensure top performancefrom the Hyper2™, maintenanceshould be performed every six

months or sooner,depending on the severity of playing conditions. Cold, wet weather will

shorten the effective life of the grease. Heavy dust or fine sand can infiltrate the Hyper2™

and prevent the piston from moving smoothly and/or cut the o-rings.

1 Make sure the inlet and outlet ports and connecting fittings are free of all dirt and paint.

2 Examine all o-rings for nicks or cuts.

3Carefully inspect the seat for excessive wear that might cause spiking and over-pressurizing.

4 Clean any accumulated dirt out of the air chambers and passages.

5 Keep the piston o-rings and spring pack generously greased to allow

smooth velocity adjustment and prevent erratic velocity

spikes and drop off.

6 Clean off all old grease that may be contaminated with dirt;

reapply fresh grease to the piston and other necessary areas.

7 Be sure to reassemble the internal components and

shim stack (see figure 2) in the proper order and direction.

8 See diagram for assistance.

ANTI CHOP EYES

The Anti Chop Eye (ACE) system will prevent the M7 from chopping paint by not allowing the marker to fire until a ball is fully seated in front of the bolt.

The eyes use a beam across the breech. On one side there is a transmitter, and on the opposite side a receiver. In order for the marker to fire with the

eyes turned on, the signal between the two eyes must be broken. After every shot, before the next ball drops in the breech, the eye transmitter and

receiver must see each other. If the eyes are dirty and cannot see each other between shots, the LED on the board will start blinking green. This means

that the eyes are dirty. This is an extremely reliable system as long as the eyes are kept clean. The most common reason for dirty eyes is broken paint. If

the eyes become dirty the marker will default to a reduced rate of fire to prevent chopping. If this happens during game play, you can bypass this by

turning the eyes off. Clean the eyes as soon as possible.

NOTE: IF THE BATTERY IS LOW, THE MARKER MAY ACT AS IF THE EYES ARE DIRTY OR NOT FIRE AT ALL. IN THIS

CASE, REPLACE THE BATTERY.

NOTE: TAKE CARE WHEN REPLACING THE EYE COVERS. OVER-TIGHTENING THE RETAINING SCREW

COULD RESULTIN STRIPPING THE THREADS.

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Figure 3

Figure 1

CLEANING THE ANTI CHOP EYES

Quiteoften, justcleaning the breech out with a swab will clean the eyes well

enough for them to read one another. For a thorough cleaning, the best

method is to use air. Using an air hose or canned air (typically used for

dusting keyboards) works best.

Blow the eyes clean from inside the breech. If you feel the eyes still need a

more detailed cleaning, remove the eye covers to gain full access to the

eyes.

To remove the eye covers, you will need a 1/16” Allen wrench.

Simply insert the allen wrench into the hole in the eye cover to access the

retaining screw (see figure 3). As you back out the screw, the plate will be

pushed up.

NOTE: Regular eye cleaning is recommended even if no paint is broken.

Clean the eyes every two months or 10,000 shots to eliminate any built up

dirt. Excess grease from the front bolt o-ring can build up in front of the

eyes. Remember to check for this after greasing the bolt and cycling the

marker a few times.

CHANGING BALL DETENTS

The ball detents are also located under the eye covers. If you are

experiencing double feeding or chopping, check the condition of the ball

detents. They should come to a soft point. If they are flat or heavily

rounded, they should be replaced. Ball detents should be replaced about

every 40,000 shots.

Figure 2

Shim Stack

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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AIR LEAKS

AIR LEAKING FROM THE AIRPORT

• Check the o-ring on the Air system. If needed change the o-ring and try

again. The o-ring normally used is #15 but some manufacturers might use a

different size. Consult the manual of the air system you are using.

• Check that the hose connector is tight. Remove the hose from the connector by

pushing the gray plastic towards the connector and pull out hose. Insert a

3/16” allen key into the connector and tighten. If needed remove and apply

thread sealant to the thread and re-tighten. If unsure consult expert advice.

• Check that the end of the hose is cut straight and is not worn out. If needed cut

asmall piece off the hose with a razor blade and re-insert hose into the fitting.

Make sure hose goes all the way to the end.

AIR LEAKING FROM THE HYPER2 REGULATOR

• First locate the position of the leak.

• For dis-assembly instructions consult the technical section under Hyper2 regulator.

•If the leak is coming from the bottom of the regulator you will need to dis-

assemble the regulator and change the #010 O-ring and the seat on the brass

seat retainer mounted inside the Hyper2 regulator.

• If the leak is coming from the swivel piece where the hose connector mounts you

will need to change the two #013 o-rings under the swivel piece or tighten the

hose connector.

• If the leak comes from the small hole in the middle of the regulator there are two

possible o-rings causing the problem. Change the #020 o-ring on the piston and

the #007 urethane o-ring inside the body of the regulator.

• If the leak is from the top of the regulator, change the #015 o-ring on the outside

of the cap.

AIR LEAKING FROM THE ASA

• First make sure that the ASA is tightened well into the body of the M7 by

removing the Hyper2 regulator and tightening the ASA screw with a

3/16” Allen key.

• Next change the #015 o-ring on the top cap of the Hyper2 and apply a small

amount of lube to the o-ring.

• Finally, if above steps don’t help, remove the ASA with a 3/16” allen key and

change the #012 o-ring mounted on the top of the ASA. Apply a small amount of

lube and tighten back together.

AIR LEAKING BETWEEN BODY AND FRAME

•Leak between the body and the frame can be caused by a couple of things

•First pull out the Bolt kit and change the #015 sail o-ring and the 2 #020 o-rings

on the outside of the cylinder.

•Re-assemble and test. If problems persist, contact authorized service center

for board replacement.

EYES WILL NOT WORK, LED KEEPS BLINKING GREEN

•First change the battery. The eyes are normally the first thing to stop working

when a battery is dying.

•Next try to clean the eyes. You can either use canned air and blow out the eye

holes through the feed neck hole or remove the eye plates with a 1/16” Allen

key, pull out the eyes from the mounting holes carefully and clean them with

q-tips. To test if the eyes work, make sure there is nothing inside the breech and

that the bolt is in the back position. Turn on the M7, the light should be red

after the boot up sequence. If it is, the eyes are working.

•Check that the eye wire is connected to the board so that metal clips are

facing down.

•If nothing above helps contact a store or DYE Precision for eye replacement.

SOLENOID WILL NOT ACTIVATE / TRIGGER NOT WORKING

•Check that the trigger adjustment is not set so that the microswitch cannot

activate. You should hear a small click when pulling the trigger.

•If the M7 fires once when turned on but not after that, your trigger is set so

that the microswitch is always activated. Re-adjust the trigger.

•If the trigger is correctly adjusted but the M7 still won’t fire check that the

microswitch cable is well inserted into the board and to the correct connector

(the microswitch connector is marked with the text “SWI” on the board).

•Change the battery if not positive about it’s charge.

•Check that the solenoid cable is attached to the board and to the right

connector (solenoid should be attached to the connector that is marked with

the text “SOL”).

TRIGGER BOUNCE / M7 SHOOTING MORE THAN ONE BALL PER PULL

IN SEMI AUTOMATIC MODE

•Raise the trigger sensitivity level in the configuration mode.

•Check that the trigger is not adjusted too short.

•Make sure there is a trigger spring inside the frame .

ERRATIC VELOCITY / M7 WON’T FIRE

M7 FIRES BUT BALLS ARE DROPPING OFF OR NOT EVEN COMING

OUT OF THE BARREL

•Make sure the battery is good.

•Raise the dwell to factory level (25).

•Make sure bolt is well lubed and moves well. If there is too much friction in

the bolt it will cause the M7 toshoot down.

•Make sure air system is screwed in all the way.

FIRST SHOT IS TOO HIGH

•Change the seat inside the Hyper2 Regulator. For dis-assembly instructions

consult the technical section.

•Check that the #013 o-ring on the inside of the tophat

is in place and in good condition.

• Try turning off the ABS feature by turning DIP #1 to the off position.

VELOCITY IS NOT CONSISTENT

•Make sure the paintballs you are using fit the barrel good and are consistent

in size. The stock barrel with the M7 is .690 size. You should be able to blow

the paintball through the barrel but they should not roll through the barrel on

their own.

•Remove the bolt kit and re-lube it. Change any o-rings causing a lot of friction.

Make sure #014 o-ring in bolt tip is in place and in good condition.

•Raise the dwell.

•Change the battery.

•Check that the Hyper2 regulator is working good and that the pressure is

consistent. A separate regulator testing tool is available for this. If needed,

dis-assemble and change worn out o-rings in the Hyper2 regulator.

OTHER CATEGORIES

DOUBLE FEEDING

•If you get two balls firing at once change the ball detents by removing the eye

plates, taking out the old ball detents and inserting new ones.

BREAKING PAINT

•Make sure you use high quality paintballs and that they are stored according

to the manufacturers instructions.

•Check that #14 o-ring on bolt tip is in place and in good condition.

•Make sure your loader is working good and that the rate of fire is not set

higher than the maximum feed rate of the loader.

•Check that the barrel you are using is not too tight for the paintballs you

are using.

• If above doesn’t help, remove the frame from the M7 and remove the solenoid

by unscrewing the two screws mounting it down. Apply some lube to the seat

underneath the solenoid and re-assemble making sure that the solenoid is well

tightened into the body and that the eye wire is not pinched

underneath the solenoid.

• Last possibility is that one of the gas passages is leaking. Gas up the M7

without the frame attached and try to locate the exact point of leakage. If leak

is coming from one of the blocked holes remove the screw, apply some thread

sealant and re-attach screw to the body.

AIR LEAKING FROM BACK OF THE M7

• Check that the bolt kit is tightened all the way into the M7. If the bolt kit is

loose, it will start to leak.

• If above does not solve the leak, remove the bolt kit and change the #020

o-ring on the back part of the bolt. Also change the two #009 o-rings located

in the stem of the bolt. Lube well and re-insert the bolt kit into the M7. Check

bolt kit break down picture on page 9 for o-ring locations.

•Last, check that the gas passage blocking screw located on the center of the

M7 is not leaking. If the leak is coming from this hole, remove screw and apply

thread sealant to it. Make sure to tighten screw well and wait for sealant to dry

before re-gassing marker.

AIR LEAKING FROM FRONT OF THE M7

•Remove the Bolt kit from the marker and change the #017 o-ring located inside

of the cylinder and the #013 o-ring located inside the tophat. Lube well

and re-assemble.

•If above doesn’t help try changing the #020 o-rings located outside

of the cylinder. Lube well before re-inserting bolt kit.

PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRONICS

M7 WON’T TURN ON

•Make sure battery is new and well charged.

•Check that battery is connected to the 9V clip inside the M7 and that

the other end of the 9V harness is connected to the board.

•Make sure there is no dirt or debris blocking the button from being pressed.

M7 WILL TURN ON / OFF BY ITSELF OR THE EYES WILL TURN

ON / OFF BY THEMSELVES

•Both of these problems are caused because the button(s) are pressed all

the time.

•Remove board from the frame by removing the grip panel on the left hand side,

disconnecting the cables and pulling the board out. Carefully remove the two

buttons and clean them well.

M7 EXPLODED VIEW

1 Clamping Feed Neck

2 Ball Detent

3 Eye Cover

4 Hyper2™

5 Anti Chop Eye (ACE)

6 Solenoid

7 Front Frame Screw

8 45 Frame

9 Rear Frame Screw

10 FUSE™ Bolt

11 M7 Body

12 Eye Cover Screw

13 Airport

14 LPR

15 LPR Cap

PARTS LIST

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Warranty and legal information

WARRANTY

DYE Precision, Inc. Warrants for one year to the initial retail purchaser, from the initial date of purchase, that the paintball marker and regulator are free from defects in materials

and workmanship, subject to the requirements, disclaimers and limitations of this warranty. Disposable parts, normal maintenance and standard wear and tear parts such as

batteries, o-rings and seals are not warrantied. The solenoid and electronic components on the marker are warrantied for six months. This warranty does not cover scratches, nicks,

improper disassembly, improper re-assembly, misuse, neglect or improper storage. Modification to the product will void the warranty. The only authorized lubricant for the marker

is Slick Lube™. Use of any other lubricant will void your warranty. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective parts with the customer to pay shipping costs.

Warranty card and proof of purchase must be submitted to DYE Precision for warranty to be in effect. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover performance.

Paintball markers are non-refundable.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Our Technical Support Department is open Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm, PST, and can be reached at 858-536-5183. Additional support and international contacts are

available through our web site, www.protopaintball.com.

DISCLAIMER

The specifications & photographs in this material are for information and general guidance purposes only.

Our products are continually updated and changes may be made to specification, design or appearance from time to time. These are subject to change without notice. Contents of

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All rights will be strictly enforced.

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