Smart Parts Impulse 2009 Users Manual

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IPS148 - IMPULSE LEFT LOGO

IPS149 - IMPULSE RIGHT LOGO ORN0201070BU - O-RING

(2x)

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SOCKET CUPPED SCREW

(2x)

SCRN1032X250BS - #10-32 x 1/4" LG

SOLENOID CLAMP SCREW

IPS136 - SOLENOID

CLAMP PIN

IPS105P - IMPULSE SOLENOID CLAMP

SOL4SHKNRV - SOLENOID VALVE

IPS153 - HEAT SHRINK TUBE

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SOCKET SCREW

ORN0401070BU - O-RING (2x)

ORN0201070BU - O-RING (3x)

MAG004 - TRIGGER MAGNET

OIPS143ASM - EXHAUST VALVE

IMPULSE®

Operation and adjustment instructions

QUICK START

01 02 03

Make sure that the Impulse®

Lithium-Polymer battery is fully

charged. Use a 5/64-inch allen

wrench to open the left side of

the rubber grip and connect the

Impulse® charger to the charging

port before plugging the charger

into a domestic 110 or 240

volt AC electrical outlet (plug

adapters may be needed outside

of US, Canada or Mexico.) The

charger LED will glow green

when charging is complete

(20 to 40 minutes.)

Fill the loader with paintballs and turn it on. While wearing ASTM compliant paintball goggles in an area where all bystanders are protected, remove the barrel blocker and re over

a chronograph to measure the velocity. Using a 3/32-inch allen-wrench, adjust the primary regulator through the lower (red) opening in the Impulse control panel on the rear of the

grip frame. Turn counter-clockwise to increase velocity/pressure, and clockwise to decrease. Take three or four shots after every adjustment to allow the gas pressure inside the

marker to stabilize. Adjust until the marker is ring consistently within the limits for the eld where you are playing (for safety reasons, never adjust the Impulse to re at greater than

300 feet per second.) If you are unable to reach the desired velocity, or for more advanved velocity and pressure adjustment instruction, see the pressure balancing section of this

manual. Depending on what modes of re are allowed at the eld where you are playing (semi-automatic, PSP, etc.) you may need to adjust the Impulse®’s Firing Mode. See the

Firing Mode section for more information.

Unlock the Q-LockTM

feedneck and insert your

loader and close the

locking lever. If the locking

lever does not close

easily, do not force it -

consult the loader section

of this manual.

Due to the high rates of

re that the Impulse® can

achieve, we recommend

the use of a modern high-

performance loader.

Gently gas up the Impulse® by

slowly turning on the air system

or turning the Impulse® bottom-

line adapter knob clockwise.

A gentle rise in pressure is

important, as a sudden blast

may reduce the service life of

the Impulse®’s internals.

Turn on the Impulse® by

pressing the power button

momentarily. The Impulse® will

indicate its battery charge level

(see the Battery section for

more information.) and be ready

to re. If you need to disable

Vision® mode to re gas without

paint, push the button for

approximately one-half second.

Press and hold the power

button until the Impulse® control

panel LED goes dark, to turn

the marker off. This acts as an

electronic safety.

04 05 06

CHARGE BATTERY BARREL BLOCKER FILL TANK

LOADER TURN ON AIR TURN ON IMPULSE®

ADJUST VELOCITY

THE IMPULSE® IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH COMPRESSED

AIR (NITROGEN) AND CAN BE DAMAGED BY LIQUID CO2.

Have your compressed air

(HPA) tank lled by a person

who is properly trained to do

so. If using an HPA system

with an on/off valve make

sure it is in the OFF position.

If using a screw-in style

preset HPA system like the

Max-FloTM SISTM, ll it while

it is removed from the

marker. See the Gasses

section of this manual for

more information.

Secure the rubber grip, then

assemble and install the included

barrel into the Impulse®. Put the

supplied barrel blocker over the end

of the barrel, securing its cord as

far back on the Impulse® body as

possible, and cinching it tight.

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Quick Start

Getting Familiar

Barrel Blocker / Hopper

Gasses and Gas System Mounting

Batteries and Charging

Paint/Velocity/Vision

Pressure Balancing

Electronic Adjustment

Trigger Adjustment

Barrel

Unloading/Degassing

Cleaning - Regular Maintenance

Advanced Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Parts Diagrams

04-06

07-08

11-15

19-20

21-24

25-26

27-39

– THE IMPULSE® IS NOT A TOY.

– MISUSE OF THE IMPULSE® MAY

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

– EYE PROTECTION DESIGNED FOR

PAINTBALL USE MUST BE WORN BY

THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN

RANGE OF THE IMPULSE®.

– SMART PARTS® RECOMMENDS THAT

THE IMPULSE® ONLY BE SOLD TO

PERSONS 18 AND OLDER.

– THOROUGHLY READ THE IMPULSE®

OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The Impulse® has been designed with

simplicity in mind so that you can

concentrate on your game instead of

your marker. It has a bolt and hinged

eye covers that allow for fast-access

eld-stripping and cleaning. This DOES

NOT mean that you should neglect your

Impulse®. If you take care of it off the

eld, your Impulse® will take care of you

on the eld. For best performance, clean

and grease your Impulse® frequently.

Many players disassemble and clean their

Impulse® after every use. While this may

seem a bit extreme, being vigilant in the

upkeep of your Impulse® will extend its

useful life considerably. Playing in the rain

will not damage your Impulse®, but you

should NEVER immerse it in water. If your

Impulse® should become waterlogged,

remove the barrel and rubber grips

and allow it to dry out, then follow the

disassembly instructions for full cleaning.

Clean out mud and paint with a damp

cloth and alcohol. Grease the Impulse®

ONLY with SL33KTM pneumatic grease.

Use high quality paintballs.

REQUIRED ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE

STATISTICS MAINTENANCE

WEIGHT:

OPERATING PRESSURE:

POWER SOURCE:

PROPELLANT:

RATE OF FIRE:

OPERATION:

MODES OF FIRE:

ANTI CHOP SYSTEM:

BARREL THREAD:

LUBRICANT:

2.1 lbs.

260-320 psi propulsion / 50-60 psi pneumatic control

Impulse® Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery

Nitrogen/Compressed air

20bps in league modes - Uncapped in semi-automatic

Low pressure electropneumatic

11 Semi-automatic and Enhanced Modes

Break Beam Vision®

Smart Parts®

For proper and consistent operation, the Impulse® should

only be lubricated with SL33KTM lubricating grease.

3/8” - Relief Valve

5/32” - Foregrip / Q-Lock / ASA

3/16” - Valve Chamber / End Cap

3/32” - Regulator Adjustment

5/64” - Grip Screws

0.050” - Trigger Adjustments

GETTING FAMILIAR PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

3/8” 5/32” 3/16” 3/32” 5/64” 0.050”

ALLEN WRENCHES

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FIG. 1

FIG. 2

BARREL BLOCKER IN USE

USE HIGH PERFORMANCE LOADER

The Barrel Blocking Device is a critical piece of paintball safety equipment - nearly as important as

paintball goggles. The Barrel Blocker serves to protect against accidental discharge of a paintball by

catching it before it can cause harm. A Barrel Blocker is included with the Impulse® and must be used

every time it is handled in an area where people or property are not properly protected by paintball

goggles or paintball eld netting. To use the Barrel Blocker simply slip it over the end of the barrel and

stretch its cord back over the back of the Impulse® or the rearmost part over which it can be securely

looped. Use the strap’s adjuster to cinch the strap tight, so that the Barrel Blocker can provide

protection against accidental discharge of a paintball.

The Barrel Blocker should only be removed when the Impulse® is on a “live” paintball eld and all

persons involved are wearing proper paintball protection.

The Impulse® is a high performance tournament grade paintball marker. The break-beam Vision

system means that you won’t need to worry about chopping paint because your trigger nger is faster

than your hopper. However, if you want to realize the Impulse®’s maximum repower potential, you

will need to use a high performance loader. High performance loaders, especially those which provide

force-feeding, will yield the best results with the Impulse®.

The Impulse® is equipped with a Q-LockTM locking feedneck that allows it to adapt to the small size

differences in hopper neck sizes, yet lock or release quickly. Flipping the Q-LockTM latch outward

will open the locking mechanism, and folding the latch into its slot, ush against the feedneck will

cause the feedneck to clamp onto a hopper. If the Q-LockTM is not gripping tightly enough, or can

not be easily locked because it is too tight, it may be easily adjusted. Simply ip the Q-LockTM latch

to the open position, and turn the Q-LockTM adjuster clockwise with an allen wrench to tighten the

mechanism, or counter-clockwise to loosen.

BARREL BLOCKER

HOPPER

BARREL BLOCKER/HOPPER

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NEVER PUT OIL IN A COMPRESSED AIR REGULATOR OR

TANK - ONLY APPLY MANUFACTURER

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS.

GASES

The Impulse® is a low-pressure paintgun. It uses gas pressure of approximately 260 psi to re a paintball,

approximately 60 psi to operate its valve actuating piston. Because of this low operating pressure and a

built in relief valve, it may safely use CO2 as a power source. The Impulse® is optimized for compressed air,

and best performance will be obtained when using an HPA system.

Whether using compressed air or CO2 it is important that the Impulse® is not exposed to sudden “pops”

of pressure. Always turn off (clockwise) the Impulse® grip-integrated Air System Adapter (ASA) before

screwing in a compressed air system or anti-siphon CO2 tank by turning its knob counter clockwise at

least 3 full turns. When turning the grip-integrated ASA on, do so slowly, so that the gas pressure inside

the marker is raised smoothly. Be gentle to the internals of your Impulse® and they will reward you with a

long service life.

High Pressure Air systems (HPA) are the preferred power source used with the Impulse®, as they are

unaffected by temperature uctuations and do not have the potential for liquid problems. HPA systems

consist of a tank and a regulator, and are typically rated to store air or nitrogen at pressures of 3,000 or

4,500 psi. Although pure nitrogen is almost never used in paintball, many players call compressed air

“nitro” as air is made of more than 70% nitrogen.

The Impulse® is congured for use with screw-in style HPA systems. Although HPA systems pre-set to

deliver approximatly 400 psi (low output) will work with the Impulse®, 800 psi (high output) systems are

preferred, to reduce the risk of gas starvation under rapid re.

Never use oil or any petroleum based cleaner or lubricant in a compressed air regulator or tank.

Exposure to pressurized air increases oil’s ammability and can cause a serious safety hazard. Only use

manufacturer recommended lubricants with compressed air systems, and follow the manufacturer’s

maintenance and operation instructions explicitly.

If you are using your Impulse® with an adjustable output compressed air system, it should be set to

deliver about 800 psi. The Impulse®’s grip-integrated regulator can accommodate a wide range of input

pressures, so exact adjustment of the air system is not critical.

FIG. 3 HPA TANK BEING FILLED

GASES

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While CO2 can be used to power the Impulse®, it not recommended, because its pressure uctuates

with temperature and use. The important thing to remember if using CO2 is that liquid CO2 must not

be delivered to the Impulse®. Although the relief valve integrated into the Impulse® expanded volume

foregrip provides the marker with protection from pressure spikes, those pressure uctuations can

cause poor marker performance. Because liquid CO2 is more dense than CO2 gas, it is easily blocked

through the use of gravity.

Two ways to use CO2 with the Impulse® are an anti-siphon tank or a remote line.

Anti-siphon tanks have a J shaped tube professionally installed inside. When the tank is screwed into

a bottom line ASA, like the one that is standard on the Impulse®, with their anti-siphon side up, the

tube delivers gas only. The anti-siphon tube works like a diver’s snorkel, repositioning the gas intake

from the valve to the top side of the tank.

A remote hose allows a standard (non-siphoned) CO2 tank to be carried in a player’s pack. Not only

does this make the total weight of the Impulse® less, but it also allows the tank to be placed vertically,

so that its valve is at the top, while gravity holds the liquid CO2 at the bottom. It is important to note,

that lying down on the eld, or crawling while using a remote can cause liquid CO2 to be fed to the

paintgun as the tank is turned on its side.

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FIG. 4

FIG. 5

COMPRESSED AIR

CO2 WITH ANTI-SIPHON [CUTAWAY VIEW]

CO2 may also be congured with a remote

hose with-out Anti-Siphon. [Not Shown]

IMPORTANT

GASES (CONTINUED)

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

REMOVE THE ASA CONTROL KNOB

ASA MOUNT SCREWS

FIG. 8 INSTALLING DROP RAIL

The Impulse® integrated air system means that there are no hoses or hose ttings anywhere on the

inside or the outside of the marker, instead gas is channeled through passages machined into the

Impulse® body and grip frame, greatly reducing the possibility of leaks.

The Impulse® bottom-line style Air System Adapter (ASA) is mounted to the Impulse® grip frame by a

pair of paintball industry standard inline 10-32 screws.

To remove the bottom-line ASA for cleaning or replacement, unload and degas the Impulse® following

the instructions in this manual. Remove the compressed air system from the ASA, and remove the

ASA control knob by fully unscrewing it from the ASA body.

Using a 5/32-inch allen wrench, access the two screws securing the ASA from underneath the ASA

body (see arrows in Fig. 6.) Once these have been unscrewed, they may be individually slid to the

center of the ASA, and lifted out the top.

Installation is performed in a reverse of the removal process, making certain that the integrated

air o-ring (see arrow in Fig. 7) is properly seated in the bottom of the Impulse® grip frame before

attaching the ASA. Lightly lubricate the ASA control knob o-ring with SL33KTM.

If a slightly lower air system placement is desired, the optional integrated air drop rail may be installed

between the ASA and the grip frame. Both the rail’s integrated air o-ring, as well as that of the grip

frame, must be inspected and the longer ASA screws included with the rail must be used.

GAS SYSTEM MOUNTING PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

GAS SYSTEM MOUNTING

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The Impulse® uses a Lithium Polymer battery as its power source. To ensure a long and safe operational

life, the battery must be handled with care. Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, such as

leaving it out in strong sunlight or an enclosed vehicle in hot weather for a prolonged period of time.

Do not expose the battery to high levels of static electricity, as this may damage its on-board control

circuits. These types of situations may cause damage leading to re or explosion. If the battery leaks,

avoid contact with the uids. In case of eye contact, do not rub. Rinse with clean running water and

seek medical attention immediately or loss of sight may occur. If the battery gives off an odor, generates

heat, becomes discolored/deformed or appears abnormal, remove it from any connected device and

place it in a metal box for immediate disposal.

When traveling, make sure that any spare Impulse® batteries are protected from moisture or physical

damage. Check with your airline and or the Transportation Safety Administration for specic policies

regarding packing and transport of Lithium batteries on passenger aircraft.

DO NOT IMMERSE THE BATTERY IN LIQUID. STORE IN A COOL, DRY ENVIRONMENT WHEN NOT IN

USE. DO NOT REVERSE POSITIVE (+) AND NEGATIVE (-) TERMINALS OR SHORT-CIRCUIT. DO NOT

CONNECT THE BATTERY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET. DO NOT STRIKE OR THROW THE BATTERY

AGAINST A HARD SURFACE. DO NOT MODIFY, PIERCE OR SOLDER NEW CONNECTIONS TO THE

BATTERY. STORE AND TRANSPORT THE BATTERY IN A CASE WHICH PROTECTS IT FROM DAMAGE

OR CONTACT WITH SHARP OR METAL OBJECTS WHEN NOT IN USE.

FIG. 9

IMPORTANT

THE IMPULSE® BATTERY AND CHARGER CONTAIN

BUILT IN OVERCHARGE AND OVER-DISCHARGE

PROTECTION CIRCUITRY, AND ARE NOT

COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER CHARGER OR

MARKER SYSTEMS.

IMPULSE® LI-PO BATTERY

BATTERY SAFETY

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ONLY USE THE SUPPLIED CHARGER TO CHARGE THE

IMPULSE®. USE OF AN INCORRECT CHARGER TYPE CREATES

A RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION AND INJURY OR DEATH.

The Impulse® battery uses Lithium Polymer chemistry, the same type of batteries used to power mobile

phones. In addition to rapid charging capabilities, the LiPO batteries are immune to “battery memory”

effects caused by only draining them part way. When the Impulse® is turned on, the status LED in

the Impulse® control panel at the rear of the grip frame will blink ve times, indicating an estimate of

the battery’s charge level. The blink colors, green, yellow and red will indicate a progressively weaker

battery charge level. Because battery discharge rates vary with load and temperature, it is

best to always make sure the Impulse® is fully charged before a day’s play, rather than rely on the

charge level estimate.

To charge the Impulse®, unload and degas the marker following the instructions in this manual. Use

a 5/64-inch allen wrench to open the left side of the rubber grip and connect the Impulse® charger to

the charging port before plugging the charger into a domestic 110 or 240 volt AC electrical outlet (plug

prong adapters may be needed outside of US, Canada or Mexico). The charger LED will glow red to

indicate that the battery is charging and green when charging is complete. Unplug the charger from

the wall outlet, then from the Impulse®. Close and resecure the grip before use. Mobile charging from a

car’s electrical system may be accomplished by plugging the Impulse® charger into a 120 volt AC power

inverter, or obtaining an optional Smart Parts® Impulse® 12-volt charger.

Swapping a low battery for a fully charged battery can be used as a rapid alternative to charging when

either the electrical power or time needed to charge is unavailable. To exchange the Impulse® battery,

unload and degas the marker, then open the left side of the grip, the same as when charging. Gently lift

out the battery, taking care not to strain its leads. Unplug the battery from the Impulse® circuit board,

taking care to pull on the connector itself, not the leads. Plug in and install the new battery. The battery

plugs into a small white connector located just above the black charging port. Battery orientation is

important. The battery is not completely rectangular, the bulge in the battery’s edge created by its

internal discharge control circuit board should be oriented to the top and front, above the charging port

in the grip frame. The battery connection is charge-oriented, and designed so that it can not be plugged

in backwards. If the battery connector does not plug in easily, do not force it, try reversing it, make sure

the plug us facing the correct direction. Make sure the battery leads (wires) are tucked neatly into the

grip frame before closing and resecuring the grip. Later, when charging is available, charge the battery in

the marker, then swap batteries again and charge the low battery in the marker.

FIG. 10

BATTERY CHARGE & SWAP

CHARGING PORT

FIG. 11 BATTERY ORIENTATION

BATTERY SWAP

CHARGE LEVELS

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When the Impulse® is turned on it will be in Vision® mode. The internal infrared eye will be used to detect

whether or not a paintball is in the breech. This feature practically eliminates the possibility of a chopped

paintball. Vision® mode is indicated by a green glow of the status LED on the Impulse® at the rear of the

grip frame. Vision® mode can be de-activated by pressing the power button for 1/2-second while the

Impulse® is on. Vision® mode off is a red glow of the Impulse® control panel LED. Vision® mode may be

turned back on by once again pressing the power button for 1/2-second.

INCREASING VELOCITY

FIG. 12

PAINT/VELOCITY/VISION

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NEVER ADJUST THE IMPULSE® TO FIRE ABOVE

300 FEET PER SECOND, AS SERIOUS INJURY

MAY RESULT.

Even the best quality paintballs will vary in size from one batch to the next and as weather conditions

change. While your Impulse® will work well even with a poor paint to barrel t, optimal performance will

be achieved with a proper t. Paintgun barrels are available in a variety of bore sizes to allow the user

to select the best possible t. The Impulse® barrel is factory congured with The Freak® bore insert. The

Freak® Kit or Freak JRTM kits will provide you with a set of compatible inserts that will allow your Impulse®

barrel to quickly adapt to paint of different diameters.

The ideal t between the paintball and the barrel is when the ball is inserted in the bore (the end that

screws into the Impulse®) and does not slip or roll through to the muzzle (the business end) on its own.

The ball should sit in place, even when the barrel is pointed straight down. If the paintball can roll out on

its own, the t is too loose. The ball should be able to be expelled from the barrel by blowing it out, like

a blowgun, using a minimal amount of breath. If the ball is difcult to blow through, the t is too tight,

which can lead to ball breakage.

The velocity, or speed at which the Impulse® res a paintball, must be measured and adjusted to below

the paintball eld’s velocity limit immediately before each day of play (for player safety.) If CO2 is used,

velocity should be checked and adjusted multiple times during the day. In an area where it is safe to re

paintballs, while wearing ASTM compliant eye and face protection for paintball, re three or four shots

over a chronograph to measure the velocity at which the paint is being red.

If velocity adjustment is necessary, use a 3/32-inch allen-wrench to adjust the primary regulator.

Adjustment is made through the center of the circular red arrow on the Impulse® control panel at the

rear of the grip frame. Turn counter-clockwise to increase velocity/pressure, and clockwise to decrease.

Take three or four shots after every adjustment to allow the gas pressure inside the marker to stabilize.

Measure velocity with the chronograph, and continue adjusting until the marker is ring consistently

within the velocity limits for the eld where you are playing. For safety reasons, never adjust the Impulse®

to re at greater than 300 feet per second.

PAINT

VELOCITY

VISION® INSTRUCTIONS

BETWEEN THE DWELL TIMING, PRIMARY REGULATOR

AND SECOND-STAGE REGULATOR THE IMPULSE®

OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT. IF

THESE SETTINGS ARE NOT PROPERLY BALANCED,

PERFORMANCE WILL SUFFER.

FIG. 13

FIG. 14

ADJUSTING PRIMARY REGULATOR

ADJUSTING SECOND-STAGE REG

The velocity and cyclic rate of the Impulse® depend on the balance of three settings. The dwell

setting affects how long the marker will hold open its solenoid valve to drive the ring piston

towards the pressure balanced poppet valve. The pressure setting of the primary regulator will

determine the pressure of gas released each time the valve opens, and the pressure setting of the

second-stage regulator will determine the pressure of the gas used to drive the ram forward.

The interrelationship of these three adjustments affect how long the poppet valve stays open. This

in turn has a direct effect on the marker’s feel, sound signature and efciency. The Impulse® valve

uses seals that expose both ends of the valve core to the atmosphere in order to balance against

internal gas pressure. It takes very little force to open the valve, regardless of the pressure of the

gas it is controlling. This allows the Impulse® to re reliably with a variety of pressure and volume

combinations while still using a very low pressure on the ring piston, making the marker gentle

with brittle paint and giving it almost no recoil.

For best all-around performance, Smart Parts® recommends the following initial set-up proceedure

for balancing dwell and pressure settings. Further tuning to personal taste may be done from there,

but if the marker becomes unbalanced and performs poorly, performing the pressure balancing

procedure will restore reliable operation.

Set the dwell timing to its default value of 8ms, following the the electronic adjustment section of

this manual.

Using a 3/32-inch allen-wrench through the Impulse® control panel on the rear of the grip frame,

turn the lower adjustment screw (red) all the way in (clockwise) then back out 6 turns. This will

place the primary regulator at its factory default setting.

Next, while wearing paintball goggles, and in a safe area (such as the chrono range at a paintball

eld) turn the the upper (blue) adjustment screw all the way in. Then set the second-stage regulator

by backing the adjuster out while ring over a chronograph until the Impulse® can re consecutive

shots at a consistent velocity. Then set the velocity following the velocity adjustment procedure.

Always follow the velocity adjusting procedure after making any pressure adjustments to ensure

that the Impulse® is not red at velocities over 300 feet per second. If, after adjustment, the

Impulse® shows inconsistent velocity, increase the second-stage (upper, blue) regulator by

adjusting counter-clockwise with a 3/32-inch allen wrench.

PRESSURE BALANCING

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ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT

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FIG. 15 TOURNAMENT LOCK

Most paintball tournaments, scenario games and elds have rules which do not allow a player to

make adjustments that can affect velocity (such as dwell) or ring mode during a game. These

rules require that a marker be locked so that such adjustments can not be made without using

tools, which are not allowed on-eld. Although used in all types of paintball, this is commonly

called a tournament lock. To lock or unlock the Impulse® circuit board, unload and degas the

marker following the instructions in this manual, then use a 5/64-inch allen-wrench to open the right

side of the rubber grip. Turn the Impulse® on, then press and hold the tournament lock button for

approximately two seconds. The Impulse® indicator LED will blink twice to indicate the the eld-lock

has been toggled. The LED will blink red to indicate that the marker has been locked, or green to

indicate that it has been unlocked.

ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE

Enter programming mode, after the marker has been unloaded and degassed, by holding the trigger

back and then pressing the power button to turn the marker on, then releasing the trigger. Once

in programming mode, pull the trigger to cycle through the available parameters. The speed and

color at which the LED on the Impulse® control panel blinks will indicate the selected parameter. If

the marker will not switch into programming mode, the Impulse® is locked, and must be unlocked

before changes can be made.

When the desired parameter is selected, wait approximately three seconds, and the LED will blink

light blue, with the number of blinks corresponding to the parameter’s current value. To enter a

new value, pull and hold the trigger until the LED turns off, then pull the trigger a number of times

corresponding to the desired setting. The LED will blink light blue a number of times to conrm

that a new value has been set. To exit programming mode, press and hold the power button,

turning the marker off.

LOCKING/UNLOCKING

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ADJUSTMENT PARAMETERS

FACTORY RESET

The Impulse® circuit board can be quickly

and easily reset to all of its factory default

values. While the board is unlocked, and

the marker is unloaded and degassed, hold

down the trigger and press the power button.

Continue holding the trigger for ten seconds

until the status LED ashes white. Release

the trigger, and all parameters will have been

reset to their default values.

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FIRING MODES (LED: Solid Red) The Impulse®’s ring mode parameter determines how the marker

res relative to how the trigger is pulled.

1. Semi-Automatic: One shot per trigger pull (uncapped.) This is the default ring mode for

the Impulse®.

2. Capped Semi-Automatic: One shot per trigger pull, limited by BPS Cap setting.

3. NXL: Fires one shot per trigger pull until the trigger is pulled three times in quick succession

at which point it res repeatedly while the trigger is held or pulled quickly. After one

second of inactivity, NXL mode reverts to ring one shot per trigger pull.

4. PSP: Fires one shot per trigger pull until the trigger is pulled three times in quick succession at

which point it switches into a ramping mode ring more than one shot per trigger pull

while the player pulls the trigger repeatedly. After one second of inactivity, PSP mode

reverts to its beginning single shot per pull operation.

5. Millennium: Fires one shot per trigger pull until the trigger is pulled at a rate of 8 times per

second or faster, at which point it begins ring more than one shot per trigger pull. When

the user pulls the trigger at rates below 8 times per second, Millennium mode reverts to

ring one shot per trigger pull.

6. CFOA: Fires one shot per trigger pull until the trigger is pulled three times at a rate of 5.5 times

per second or faster, at which point more than one ball is red per trigger pull, until the

rate of trigger pulls drops below 5.5 per second, at which point CFOA mode reverts to

ring one shot per trigger pull.

7. Auto Response: Fires both on the pull and release of the trigger.

8. Rebound®: Fires one shot per trigger pull until the rate set in the Shots To Enter parameter is

achieved. The Impulse® will then re more than one shot per trigger pull, as long as the

trigger is pulled as fast, or faster than the value set in the Shots To Sustain parameter.

9. Full-Automatic: When the trigger is pulled and held, the Impulse® will re repeatedly until the

trigger is released.

10. Burst Mode: When the trigger is pulled, the Impulse® res a number of shots, determined by

the value set in the Burst Length parameter.

11. Billy BallTM: The Impulse® res one shot per trigger pull, restricted to extremely low rates of

re, for playing on an even footing against new paintball players, players with Billy BallTM

equipped markers, or paintball players with pump-action markers. Billy BallTM games offer

a less intimidating introduction to paintball for new players, and a game style similar to

the early days of paintball, relying more on movement and stealth than high volume ring.

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CHECKING THE SOFTWARE VERSION

The software driving the Impulse® can be

ash-updated by Smart Parts® factory

technicians to keep pace with changing

tournament rules.

The Impulse® software version number can

be checked by unloading and degassing the

marker, and turning it on, then pressing the

tournament lock button for ve full seconds.

The LED will turn white, and turn off after two

seconds, but the button must be held for the

full ve seconds.

After the button is released, the LED will stay

dark for one second, then it will blink blue, a

number of times indicating the major revision

number, followed by a series of white blinks to

indicate the minor revision number.

As an example, a single blue blink, followed

by two white blinks would indicated Impulse®

software version 1.2.

DWELL (LED: Solid Green) The dwell parameter determines how long the Impulse® energizes

its solenoid valve to cycle the ram and re each shot. If the dwell is set too low, the

bolt may not close completely, and the ram may not strike against the poppet valve

hard enough to re a full velocity shot. If the dwell is set too high, the poppet valve

may be held open longer than is necessary, resulting in reduced gas efciency. Dwell

is adjustable from 1 to 25 milliseconds, with a default value of 8ms.

ROF Cap (LED: Solid Yellow) The Rate Of Fire Cap places a limit on how many balls per second

the Impulse® may shoot. The ROF Cap is adjustable from 5 to 20 bps. The ROF Cap

affects all modes except uncapped semi-automatic. The default ROF Cap is 10 balls

per second.

ROF Fine Adjust (LED: Solid Blue) The ROF Fine adjust may be set between zero and 0.75 balls

per second in 0.25 ms increments (1=0.00bps, 2=0.25bps, 3=0.50bps, 4=0.75bps)

This value is added to the ROF Cap setting. ROF Fine Adjust is only used in PSP,

Millennium and CFOA ring modes. The default setting for ROF Fine

Adjust is one (0bps.)

FSDO (LED: Solid White) The Impulse® is equipped with a First Shot Drop Off (FSDO) compensation

function. Sometimes the pneumatics system in a marker will bind slightly when it

is not red for a period of time, resulting in a slower response. If the marker starts

ring slower than normal, the dwell time will have expired before the valve has been

fully opened. FSDO compensation corrects this problem by increasing the dwell time

on the rst shot in a string that is red after the marker has been at rest.

The FSDO parameter sets how much the dwell time will be increased for the rst shot

and is adjustable between 0 and 15 milliseconds. The length of FSDO compensation

will be the value of this setting minus one (a setting of 5=4 milliseconds.) A setting of

one (0ms) will turn off the FSDO Compensation. The default FSDO setting is 3 (2ms.)

FSDO Timer (LED: Solid Purple) This value sets the amount of time the marker must be at rest

before FSDO Compensation is activated. The FSDO Timer is adjustable from 30

seconds to 2 minutes in 30 second intervals (1=30sec, 2=1minute, 3=1.5 minutes,

4=2 minutes) and has a default value of 1 (30 seconds.)

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LOADER DEBOUNCE (LED: Slow Blink Red) For reliability, the Vision® anti-chop eye is located mid-way

in the Impulse®’s breech, meaning that it will detect a paintball before the ball is

completely seated. The Loader Debounce setting species how long the Impulse® will

wait after rst detecting a paintball before ring in order to allow the paintball to fully seat

itself. With forced-fed loaders, the time needed to wait can be less than for loaders relying

on gravity alone. Loader Debounce is adjustable from 1 to 11 (0 to 10 milliseconds) and

has a default setting of 1 (0ms.)

TRIGGER DEBOUNCE (LED: Slow Blink Green) The operating software in the Impulse® lters out

electronic noise created by the contacts in the trigger switch as they rst make contact, to

prevent them from being counted as trigger pulls. The debounce sets the minimum length

of time that a signal must be detected from the trigger before it is considered a valid

trigger pull. Trigger Debounce is adjustable from 1 to 10 milliseconds and has a default

value of 8ms. CAUTION: Setting trigger debounce too low may result in the Impulse®

ring more than one shot per user-initiated full pull of the trigger, even when in semi-

automatic mode, and may not be allowed under some tournament or eld rules.

MECHANICAL DEBOUNCE (LED: Slow Blink Yellow) The Impulse® also lters out signals from the

trigger switch that were most likely caused by internal vibration of the marker rather than

a user-initiated pull of the trigger. Mechanical Debounce is adjustable between 1 and 5.

CAUTION: Setting mechanical debounce too low may result in the Impulse® ring more

than one shot per user initiated full pull of the trigger, even when in semi-automatic mode,

and may not be allowed under some tournament or eld rules. The default value is one

(mechanical debounce off).

AUTO OFF (LED: Slow Blink Blue) To conserve its battery charge, the Impulse® will turn itself off when it

is unused for an extended period of time. The amount of time to auto-shutdown is

adjustable from 5 to 30 minutes in one minute increments, with 30 minutes as the default.

VISION® MODES (LED: Slow Blink White) How the Vision® anti-chop system responds when the trigger

is pulled and no paintball is loaded depends on the conguration of this parameter. At

a setting of 1 (default) the marker is in Classic Vision® mode, and will only re if a paintball

has been detected. A setting of 2 is Delay Vision® and will wait up to half a second to

detect a paintball before ring. A setting of 3 selects Forced Vision® which will not re

without a paintball in the breech unless the trigger is pulled and held for a full second.

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BYPASS ROF (LED: Slow Blink Purple) Regardless of the selected ring mode, this lower Rate Of

Fire Cap will be used when the Vision® anti-chop system is turned off. Bypass ROF

may be set from 6 to 12 balls per second, and is set to 10 bps by default.

PULLS TO ENTER (LED: Fast Blink Red) This parameter sets the number of consecutive trigger

pulls that must be made at the Sustain Rate, in order for the Rebound® ring mode to

activate and re more than one shot per trigger pull. This parameter may be set from

1 to 5 and is set at 3 by default.

SUSTAIN RATE (LED: Fast Blink Green) This is the rate at which the trigger must be pulled to

activate, and remain in the Rebound® ring mode. The Sustain Rate is adjustable from

2 to 10 pulls per second and is set at 3 by default.

BURST DURATION (LED: Fast Yellow) The Burst Duration parameter species the number of shots

per trigger pull-and-hold that the Impulse® will re in burst mode. This parameter may

be set from 2 to 4 shots and is set at 3 by default.

BILLY BALLTM ROF (LED: Fast Blue) This parameter sets the extra low Rate Of Fire Cap that is

used in the Billy BallTM ring mode. By default this setting is 0.5 balls per second

(one shot every two seconds.) The Billy BallTM ROF may be set from 0.5 to 2 balls per

second (1=0.5bps, 2=1bps, 3=1.5bps, 4=2bps.)

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The Impulse® has four main points of trigger adjustment providing the ability to set up the perfect

trigger for any player’s style of play. Adjustments in the pre-travel, post-travel, return tension, and

switch activation are possible with a wide range of adjustment for each. It may be tempting to set your

Impulse® to the shortest, lightest trigger pull possible, and that is easy to do. Many players however opt

for a slightly longer pull with enough resistance that the trigger resets more positively, allowing them to

walk the trigger to higher rates of re. No matter what kind of trigger pull suits your fancy, it’s easy to

get the Impulse® trigger balanced to your taste. All four adjustment points are located near the trigger

pivot point. All trigger adjustments are performed with a .050-inch allen-wrench.

PRE -TRAVEL determines how far the trigger is allowed to swing forward after it is released. The pre-

travel screw located on the right side of the grip frame, just below and behind the trigger pivot point.

Turn the pre-travel screw counter clockwise to allow the trigger to reset further forward or clockwise to

reduce pre-travel. Turning too far in will keep the trigger from resetting after each shot.

POST -TRAVEL determines how far back the trigger is allowed to move. The post-travel adjustment

screw is located just forward of the pre-travel screw. To reduce post-travel turn this screw clockwise.

Turn counter-clockwise to increase. Turning the post-travel screw in too far will prevent the trigger from

moving far enough back to activate the trigger switch and re the Impulse®.

TRIGGER ACTIVATION POINT affects the point in the trigger pull where the trigger switch is activated.

This adjustment screw is located at the upper end of the trigger’s face. Turn the screw in (clockwise) to

make the trigger activate earlier in the trigger pull or turn the screw out (counter-clockwise) to activate

later in the trigger pull. Turning the trigger activation point screw too far in or out will prevent the trigger

from activating properly, and may lead to trigger switch damage (see warning).

TRIGGER RETURN FORCE denes how hard the Impulse® trigger is to pull. This adjustment screw is

located at the very top, front extension of the trigger. Turning clockwise moves the steel screw closer

to the rare-earth trigger return magnet, increasing trigger pull weight, while turning counter-clockwise

moves the screw further away, decreasing trigger resistance.

Turning the trigger activation point screw

in too far may cause SEVERE TRIGGER

SWITCH DAMAGE. When you nish

adjusting the pre-travel, post-travel and

trigger activation point screws, the trigger

should stop with the solid feel of the post-

travel screw making contact with the grip

frame. If the trigger activation point screw

is adjusted in too far, the trigger will feel

more “mushy” at the end of its stroke, and

the trigger switch may be damaged by

hard or rapid pulling.

FIG. 16 TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT POINTS

RESISTANCE

ACTIVATION PT.

POST-TRAVEL

PRE-TRAVEL

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT

TRIGGER

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FIG. 17 IMPULSE® BARREL

BARREL

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The thin walls of The FREAK® bore insert can be

damaged if packed loose in a gear bag. Always store or

transport the insert in the barrel back, FREAK® case or

similar protective case.

The Impulse® barrel is compatible with the The Freak® barrel system and consists of three main

components, all of which are protected by an ultra-smooth hard-anodized nish for a durable super-low

friction interior.

The back section is equipped with Smart Parts® barrel threads, a pattern which originated with the

Classic Impulse and has become standard for all Smart Parts® markers.

Inside the barrel back is a Freak .693-inch diameter insert for general paintball use. The addition of a

Freak Kit will allow barrel inserts to be selected to closely match changing paint conditions for optimal

efciency and accuracy.

The All-American style spiral ported barrel front features dual-spiral porting which allows gas pressures

to equalize around the paintball before it exits the barrel for a quiet, accurate shot. Standardized

mounting threads mean the All-American front can be quickly exchanged for a variety of Smart Parts®

barrel fronts for any situation - such as the portless All-American Rain Front or the linear ported Tactical.

The barrel may be disassembled by simply unscrewing the front section from the back. The insert is

removed by sticking a clean ngertip in either end and bending the nger, so that the pad of the nger

and knuckle grip against opposite sides of the bore, then pulling out the insert.

O-rings on the rear threads of the front and back sections provide friction so that ring vibration will not

unscrew them during operation. These o-rings should not be lubricated, as lubrication would reduce

their effectiveness. Two o-rings inside the back section keep the bore insert in place, and if removal of

the insert is difcult, they may be lubricated very sparingly with SL33KTM.

THE FREAK® COMPATIBLE BARREL

At the end of each day’s use and before performing maintenance work on your Impulse®, it will

need to be degassed, and all paint removed. In an area where it is safe to shoot (the chronograph

area at a paintball eld) and while wearing paintball goggles, remove the hopper from the

Impulse®. By turning the Impulse® upside down, you can empty any extra paintballs from the

feedneck into your hand. Turn the Impulse® on, then de-activate Vision mode by pressing the

power button for one-half second until the status LED switches colors to red. Dry-re 2 or 3 shots

in a safe direction to ensure that no paintballs remain in the Impulse®. Turn off the compressed air

system by turning the ASA control knob counter-clockwise.

Continue to dry re the Impulse® in a safe direction until all of the gas pressure inside has been

released. At this point the only sound you should hear when you pull the trigger is the click of the

solenoid valve. Turn off the Impulse®.

If using a CO2 tank or screw in HPA system, unscrew it the rest of the way.

Even with no CO2 or compressed air

system attached, the Impulse® may

still have enough gas pressure stored

in the regulator and re chamber to re

2 or more shots. You must degas your

Impulse® before performing any of these

maintenance procedures.

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While the eye cover is open, be

sure to check the ball detent.

A worn or damaged detent can

lead to double-feeding and or

chopped paintballs. With the

barrel removed, use a nger

tip to press the detent out from

the inside of the breech for

inspection and cleaning.

After inspection and cleaning

of the Vision® system and ball

detents, make sure both are

properly seated, then close the

eye cover, allowing it to

latch automatically.

To remove the

Impulse® bolt, lift the

head of the bolt pin

up and rear-ward,

sliding the bolt out of

the upper receiver. The

bolt’s o-ring may be

very lightly lubricated

with SL33KTM – but do

not lubricate the bolt

itself, as it is made

from low-friction nylon,

and oil or grease may

capture debris.

Both the bolt and

eye covers of the

Impulse® may be

quickly removed

or opened

without the use

of tools for easy

cleaning in

the eld.

Unload and degas

the Impulse® before

any cleaning or

maintenance work.

After cleaning the bolt with a

soft cloth and the breech with

a squeegee, replace the bolt,

locking its pin down into the ring

piston. If the bolt slides freely

back and while the marker is tilted

forward and back, the bolt pin has

not engaged the piston.

Both the sensor and

emitter for the Impulse®

Vision® anti-chop

system are protected

by hinged eye covers.

For cleaning access,

simply slide the eye

cover’s release latch,

and allow the cover to

swing open. A cotton

swab may be used to

clean in and around the

spaces under the

eye cover.

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FIG. 18 BOLT REMOVAL FIG. 19 VISION® EYE ACCESS

BOLT/EYE CLEANING CLEANING

VISION SENSOR

BALL DETENT

FEED NECK BASE

LOCK SCREW

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To clean and inspect the valve

core, the marker must rst be

unloaded and degassed. Grasp

the valve housing and unscrew

it from the lower receiver. If the

valve housing is too tight to turn

easily by hand, use a 3/16-inch

allen wrench for removal. Both

the valve spring and valve core

may be lifted out by hand. After

cleaning, use SL33KTM to lightly

lubricate the valve core and valve

housing o-rings as well as the

rear pin on the valve core.

Clean the piston and

lower body interior as

needed with a cotton

swab, and inspect

all o-rings and the

rubber bumper in the

back of the piston for

signs of damage –

replace if necessary.

When nished, lightly

lubricate all of the

o-rings with SL33KTM

and reinsert the piston

into the rear of

the Impulse®.

Remove the bolt,

and use a 3/16-

inch allen wrench

to unscrew the

rear cap from the

Impulse®. Using

the same allen

wrench, reach

through the bolt

pin slot in the

upper receiver and

push the piston out

the back of

the Impulse®.

The ring piston

opens and closes

the Impulse®‘s bolt,

and opens the valve

to re a paintball. Its

movement is caused

by low-pressure gas,

controlled by the

solenoid valve

inside the marker’s

grip frame.

Gently place the rear cap in

position and turn it the rst few

turns gently by hand to ensure

that it is not cross-threaded.

Secure the rear cap with the long

end of the allen wrench, making

sure it is seated rm, but do-not

over-tighten.

The heart of the

Impulse® is its

pressure-balanced

ring valve. The valve

chamber holds air at a

pressure determined

by the marker’s primary

regulator. When the

Impulse® is red, the

piston pushes the

ring valve core, sliding

it forward and allowing

gas to ow around its

seat, up and through

the bolt to re

a paintball.

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FIG. 20 PISTON REMOVAL FIG. 21 VALVE CORE REMOVAL

PISTON/VALVE CLEANING Regular Maintenance

NOTE: Unload and degas the Impulse® before

any cleaning or maintenance work.

LUBRICATE AT AREAS INDICATED LUBRICATE AT AREAS INDICATED

PISTON PISTON PISTON PISTON VALVE VALVE

01 02 01 02

Reinstall in a reverse of the

same process. Proceed gently,

as the trigger switch lever can

catch on the trigger activation

screw and be broken by

excessive force. Also, do not

over-tighten the circuit board

mounting screws too much

force can damage the board.

If the head of the lower screw

is large enough to overlap a

component on the board, take

extreme care not to over-

tighten and cause damage.

To remove the

Impulse® circuit board,

rst remove the

battery, following the

instructions in

this manual.

Before re-assembly make sure

the foregrip o-ring is clean,

undamaged and seated properly

in the top of the foregrip.

Make sure the relief valve is

clean, and nothing is obstructing

its gas ports. The relief valve

protects the entire Impulse® from

over-pressure damage.

The relief valve o-ring should be

lightly lubricated with SL33KTM.

Using a 3/8-inch allen

wrench, remove the

relief valve from the

bottom of

the foregrip.

Use a long 3/16-

inch allen wrench to

remove the foregrip

mounting screw from

inside the top of

the foregrip.

Unplug the

Vision® wiring

harness and

the solenoid

valve from the

right side of the

circuit board.

Using a 1/16-inch

allen wrench, remove

the two circuit board

mounting screws, then

lift the circuit board

from the grip frame.

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FIG. 22 RELIEF VALVE FIG. 24 CIRCUIT BOARD REMOVAL

FOREGRIP / CIRCUIT BOARD

Advanced Maintenace:

recommended for a trained technician.

NOTE: Unload and degas the Impulse® before

any cleaning or maintenance work.

FIG. 23 FOREGRIP MOUNT SCREW

FOREGRIP

O-RING

REMOVE INDICATED COMPONENTS

FOREGRIP FOREGRIP BOARD BOARD BOARD BOARD

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After inspection and cleaning

re-stack the regulators. Slide

them back into the grip frame,

taking care not to pinch and

damage the o-rings that

seal them to the grip frame.

Reinstall the control panel

plate and rubber cover.

Always re-check and adjust

velocity after making any

regulator adjustments.

If the control panel

plate does not rise up

on its own, turn upper

(velocity) adjuster

screw clockwise until

the low-pressure’s

spring pressure

pushes out the control

panel plate.

Lift out the control

panel plate.

With the Impulse®

unloaded and

degassed, use

an o-ring pick

to remove the

Impulse® control

panel’s rub-

ber cover.

Use a 1/8-inch

allen wrench to

remove the control

panel screw.

The dual-regulators

in the Impulse® allow

its valve to operate at

a pressure that gives

optimal efciency,

while the piston is

driven at a lower

pressure for minimal

kick. Both regulators

are self contained and

can be easily removed

for inspection.

Slide out the two regulator bodies,

taking care not to drop the o-rings

that seal their air passages to the

grip frame.

The regulators should only be

disassembled one at a time to

avoid mixing parts. Tapping a

back corner of the regulator body

on a table will dislodge the piston

and spring.

The regulator

adjustment sleeve may

be removed by taking

out its snap ring with a

pair of snap ring pliers.

The small black screws

in the second-stage

(upper) regulator plug

air passages created

during manufacturing

and should not be

removed, ever. Don’t

do it. Really, don’t.

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FIG. 25 REGULATOR REMOVAL

REGULATORS

FIG. 26 REGULATOR DISASSEMBLY

Advanced Maintenace:

recommended for a trained technician.

NOTE: Unload and degas the Impulse® before

any cleaning or maintenance work.

REGULATORS REGULATORS REGULATORS REGULATORS REGULATORS REGULATORS

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Take care to guide the Vision®

wires and make sure they are

not pinched while tting the

grip frame back to the body.

Only stock grip frame screws

should be used, as incorrect

screw length may cause

solenoid valve damage.

Secure the grip frame in the

body with the grip frame

screws and re-attach the

rubber grip, then reinstall

the foregrip.

If removing the

solenoid valve, use a

1/8-inch allen wrench

to remove the solenoid

valve clamp screw

and the solenoid valve

clamp. The solenoid

valve may then be

lifted out of its pocket

in the Impulse® body.

Note the position of

the three solenoid

valve o-rings in

the body.

Remove the foregrip.

Use a 1/8-inch allen wrench

to remove the two grip frame

screws. Gently separate the grip

frame from the Impulse® body.

Take care not to expose the gas

transfer pipes in the grip frame to

bending forces. The gas transfer

pipes should be removed with

a 3/32-inch allen wrench only if

being replaced due to scratches

or bending, in which case thread

sealant is required.

With the Impulse®

unloaded and

degassed, use a

5/64-inch allen

wrench to remove

the marker’s rubber

grip, then unplug

both the Vision®

wiring harness and

solenoid valve wires

from the Impulse®

circuit board, as when

removing the cir-

cuit board.

To the left and

right of these

o-rings are the

gas transfer

ports, both of

which have

o-rings within

their walls.

Replacing these

o-rings is a task

best suited for

an experienc-

ed technician.

Very lightly lubricate

the outside of the gas

transfer tubes before

reassembly, then

reinstall the solenoid

valve and its clamp.

When reassembling the

grip frame to the body,

rst thread the solenoid

valve and Vision® wires

into the grip frame.

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FIG. 27 GRIP FRAME SCREWS FIG. 29 SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL

GRIP FRAME / SOLENOID VALVE

FIG. 28 GRIP FRAME REMOVAL

Advanced Maintenace:

recommended for a trained technician.

NOTE: Unload and degas the Impulse® before

any cleaning or maintenance work.

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When reassembling the

Impulse® body, make sure

the Vision® wires are properly

seated in the upper receiver,

then guide the Vision® plug

and wiring through the Vision®

slot in the lower body. Join

the body halves, then secure

them with the body joiner

screws. Take extra care with

the front body joiner screws,

to make sure that they go in at

the correct angle and are not

cross-threaded.

Using a 3-32-inch allen wrench,

remove the two front body joiner

screws from inside the breech.

Due to the angled placement of

these screws, the use of a ball-end

allen wrench is advised. Carefully

separate the two body halves,

guiding the Vision® wiring harness

through the Vision® slot in the lower

body. Both the Vision® Eye covers

and the Vision® wiring harness may

be removed or replaced if necessary

while the body halves are apart.

Using a 1/8-inch

allen wrench,

remove the rear

body joiner screw.

Use a 1/8-inch

allen wrench to

loosen the clamp

on the bottom

of the Q-Lock

feedneck, and

remove the

feedneck from the

upper body.

Separate the body

only when necessary,

as internal Vision®

components may

be damaged by

unnecessary

movement.

Remove the Impulse®

bolt, and remove

the body from the

grip frame following

the instructions in

this manual.

Inspect the three

body joiner o-rings

and be certain they

are properly seated

in the top surface

of the lower body.

If the Vision®

covers must be

removed, they may

be opened and

lifted out while the

body halves

are separate.

Notice that body halves

contain small plug

screws installed during

the manufacturing

process to block holes

drilled to make internal

gas passages. These

screws should not

be removed. Please,

resist peer pressure

and curiosity, and leave

these screws alone.

05 06

FIG.30 BODY SEPARATION

BODY SEPARATION

FIG. 31 BODY O-RING PLACEMENT ON THE LOWER BODY

Advanced Maintenace:

recommended for a trained technician.

NOTE: Unload and degas the Impulse® before

any cleaning or maintenance work.

IMPULSE® WILL NOT TURN ON:

• Make sure the battery is plugged into the circuit board.

• Make sure the battery is fully charged, and or change to a fully charged spare battery.

• Open the rubber grip, as when changing the battery, and inspect to make sure no debris is

preventing the power button from pressing the power switch on the Impulse® circuit board.

BREAKING PAINT:

• Paint to barrel match is wrong. The paint you are using is too large for the barrel you are shooting it

through. Get a Freak Insert Set and select the proper size insert, or nd a paintball that ts your

barrel properly.

• Ball Detents are damaged or missing. See manual section on cleaning the Vision system. Inspect

and replace detents if damaged or missing.

• Paint is too low quality or too brittle. Switch to a name brand, high quality manufacturer.

• Turn on Vision®.

• Check the Impulse® battery. It may be low, causing incomplete cycling.

• Loader may not be keeping up. Check loader batteries or use a faster loader.

IMPULSE® TURNS ON BUT WILL NOT FIRE:

• Make sure the battery is fully charged, and or change to a fully charged spare battery.

• Make sure the trigger adjustments allow the trigger to activate the trigger switch when pulled, and

reset when released.

• Make sure the bolt pin is correctly seated in the ring piston.

• Clean the bolt and breech.

• Reset the dwell setting to 8ms.

• A regulator may be adjusted too low. Complete the pressure balancing procedure described in

this manual.

AIR LEAKS DOWN THE BARREL WHEN GASSING UP THE IMPULSE®:

• The rear face of the ring valve core is dirty or damaged. See the cleaning section of this manual,

clean and inspect the ring valve core, replace if damaged.

IMPULSE®: FIRES, BUT VELOCITY DROPS UNDER RAPID FIRE:

• Make sure the Impulse® battery is fully charged.

• Increase the secondary regulator pressure.

• If problem persists, clean and inspect regulators.

• Make sure the On/Off control knob is turned all the way on.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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IMPORTANT

TECH SUPPORT

Technical support and repair is available

through Authorized Smart Parts service

centers, and directly at the Smart Parts factory.

Markers sent to Smart Parts, Inc. for warranty

and post-warranty technical support must

be accompanied by a Return Materials

Authorization (RMA) number. Packages without

a valid RMA number will be refused.

To search for your nearest Authorized

Smart Parts service center, or obtain an RMA

and factory service shipping information, visit

the support section at www.SmartParts.com

REGULATOR LEAK OR CLIMB IN PRESSURE:

• Clean both regulators, inspect, and if necessary replace their piston seats.

LEAK IN THE GRIP FRAME, NEAR THE REGULATORS:

• Clean and inspect both regulators.

• Inspect and and replace any o-rings that show signs of damage.

LEAK BETWEEN GRIP FRAME AND BODY:

• While the Impulse® is pressurized, decrease the pressure in the primary regulator (turn clockwise) until

the regulator is off. If the leak stops, inspect the right side air transfer linkage, and the lower body

o-ring into which it ts – replace if damaged.

• If leak continues, inspect and if damaged replace the ring piston o-ring.

• If leak continues, inspect and if damaged replace the solenoid valve o-rings.

LEAK BETWEEN BODY HALVES:

• Inspect, and if damaged, replace the body o-rings

LEAK FROM FRONT OF MARKER

• Inspect, lubricate, and if damaged, replace the front o-ring on the ring valve core.

THE IMPULSE® HAS FIRST SHOT DROP OFF (FSDO)

• Clean, lubricate and inspect the bolt, ring piston and ring valve core.

• Increase the second-stage regulator pressure.

• Increase the FSDO setting value.

TRIGGER IS STUCK AND WILL NOT MOVE FREELY:

• Make sure the trigger mount screws have not been overtightened. Loosen them slightly.

• Remove the grip frame and remove the trigger. Clean any debris that may be impeding

trigger movement.

• Make sure none of the trigger adjustment screws have been set beyond their limits of operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT

WARRANTY

Smart Parts warrants for one (1) year to initial retail

purchaser that the paintball marker and regulator are free

from defects in materials and workmanship. Disposable

parts (batteries, o-rings, seals, etc.) are not warranted.

The valve assembly is warranted for six (6) months. The

solenoid and electronics on the marker are warranted for

six (6) months, plus an additional warranty of six months

for electronic parts only (installation and labor are not

included.) This warranty does not cover surface damages

(scratches and nicks), misuse, improper disassembly

and re-assembly, attempts made to drill holes or remove

metal from the external surfaces which could degrade

performance and reduce pressure safety factors of the

marker. Do not make changes to the basic marker parts

without written approval. The only authorized lubricant for

the marker is SL33K Lubricant. Use of any other lubricant

could result in voiding your warranty. Paintball mark-

ers are non-refundable. This warranty is limited to repair

or replacement of defective parts with the customer to

pay shipping costs. This warranty is effective only if the

customer returns the warranty registration card enclosed

with the marker. The warranty is non-transferrable. Do not

attempt to alter the trigger assembly in any way, as this

will void your Smart Parts Inc. warranty. Trigger alteration

of any kind may result in serious injury.

TECH SUPPORT

Our Technical Support Department is open

Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm

EST, and can be reached at 724-539-2660.

Additional support and downloadable product

manuals are available through our web site,

www.smartparts.com.

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PARTS DIAGRAMS BOLT / EYE COVER

IPS119 - BOLT PIN

ORN01570BU - BOLT O-RING IPS109 - IMPULSE BOLT

SPR038 - BOLT SPRING

IPS132 - BOLT DETENT PLUNGER

IPS147 - VISION COVER LATCH (2x)

IPS115 - VISION COVER SLIDE (2x)

ORN00370BU - LATCH SPRING

O-RING (2x) IPS108L & IPS108R - IMPULSE EYE COVER LEFT & RIGHT

LEFT COVER

RIGHT COVER

IPS109ASM - IMPULSE BOLT ASSEMBLY

PARTS DIAGRAMS VISION / Q-LOCK

IPS126 - IMPULSE VISION STRIP

HINGE SPACER O-RING

IPS114 - EYE COVER HINGE PLATE

PIN023 - EYE COVER HINGE PIN (2x)

IMPULSE Q-LOCK FEEDNECK

IMPULSE VISION & EYE COVER ASSEMBLY

ORN0151070BU O-RING (2x)

SCRN1032X0625CS - #10-32 x 3/4" LG.

SOCKET SCREW

SCRN1032X03125CS - #10-32 x 5/16" LG.

SOCKET SCREW

IPS145 - IMPULSE Q-LOCK BODY

IPS141 - Q-LOCK CLAMP PIN

IPS140 - IMPULSE Q-LOCK LATCH

IPS151 - Q-LOCK CLAMP PIN SCREW

IPS114 ASM IMPULSE VISION & EYE COVER ASSEMBLY

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PARTS DIAGRAMS FIRING VALVE

FIRING VALVE CORE

FIRING VALVE SEAT FIRING VALVE LOCKING SCREW

ORN01570BU - O-RING

IPS144 - VALVE HOUSING

VALVE HOUSING

IPS116 - FIRING VALVE CORE

ORN00890UR - O-RING

ORN0401070BU - O-RING

IPS116 ASM – FIRING VALVE CORE ASSEMBLY

ORN01470BU - O-RING (2x)

ORN01070UR - O-RING

IPS117 - FIRING VALVE SEAT

IPS117ASM - FIRING VALVE SEAT ASSEMBLY

IPS118 - FIRING VALVE LOCKING SCREW

ORN0801070BU - O-RING

PARTS DIAGRAMS FIRING PISTON / EXHAUST RESTRICTOR

END CAP ASSEMBLY

EXHAUST RESTRICTOR INSERT ASSEMBLY

ORN01170UR - O-RING

ORN01070UR - O-RING

IPS134 - PISTON BUMPER

IPS112 - PISTON

ORN01090UR - O-RING

ORN00970UR - O-RING

IPS112ASM – FIRING PISTON ASSEMBLY

FIRING PISTON ASSEMBLY

IPS111 - END CAP

ORN01270BU - O-RING

ORN0151070BU - O-RING (2x)

IPS143 - SOLENOID VALVE EXHAUST RESTRICTOR INSERT

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PARTS DIAGRAMS REGULATORS (PRIMARY SHOWN)

CLP008 - REG

CIRCLIP

ORN01170BU - O-RING

RIPS101HP - PRIMARY REGULATOR BODY

ORN01170BU - O-RING

ORN01070UR - O-RING

PRIMARY REGULATOR

PARTS DIAGRAMS REGULATOR INTERNALS

PRIMARY REGULATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY SECOND STAGE REGULATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY

REGULATOR END CAP ASSEMBLY (2x) REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE ASSEMBLY (2x)

ORN01470UR - O-RING

RIPS105 - IMPULSE REGULATOR PISTON

RIPS103 - REGULATOR PISTON SEAT

SPR034 - PRIMARY

REGULATOR SPRING RIPS105 - IMPULSE REGULATOR PISTON

ORN01470UR - O-RING

RIPS103 - REGULATOR PISTON SEAT

SPR040 - SECOND

STAGE REGULATOR

SPRING

RIPS131 - IMPULSE REGULATOR END CAP (2x)

ORN01470BU - O-RING

ORN00970BU - O-RING (2x)

RIPS154- REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT. SLEEVE (2x)

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PARTS DIAGRAMS LOWER BODY ASSEMBLY

SCRN0440X01250SCO - #4-40 x 1/8" LG SOCKET CUPPED SCREW

IPS148L - IMPULSE LEFT LOGO

IPS149R - IMPULSE RIGHT LOGO ORN0201070BU - O-RING (2x)

ORN1101070BU - O-RING

SCRN0440X0094SCO - #4-40 x 3/32" LG

SOCKET CUPPED SCREW (2x)

SCRN1032X250BS - #10-32 x 1/4" LG

SOLENOID CLAMP SCREW

IPS136 - SOLENOID

CLAMP PIN

IPS105P - IMPULSE SOLENOID CLAMP

SOL4SHKNRV - SOLENOID VALVE

ORN00670BU – O-RING (2x)

IPS153 - HEAT SHRINK TUBE

SCRN0440X0094SCO - #4-40 x 3/32" LG

SOCKET SCREW

ORN0401070BU - O-RING (2x)

ORN0201070BU - O-RING (3x)

MAG004 - TRIGGER MAGNET

SOLENOID VALVE EXHAUST RESTRICTOR INSERT

PARTS DIAGRAMS VALVE/PISTON INSERTION

SPR039 - VALVE SPRING

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PARTS DIAGRAMS UPPER BODY ASSEMBLY

IPS155 - IMPULSE FEED TUBE BASE

SCRN0440X01250SCO - #4-40 x 1/8" PLUG SCREW

IPS152 - FEED TUBE LOCKING SCREW

ORN01790BU - O-RING

IPS1010U - IMPULSE UPPER BODY

THE FEED TUBE BASE IS COLD WELDED IN PLACE

AND MAY BE DAMAGED BY ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE.

THESE SCREWS ARE FACTORY SET AND

SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED OR ADJUSTED.

THESE SCREWS ARE FACTORY SET AND

SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED OR ADJUSTED.

PARTS DIAGRAMS AIR LINKAGES AND TRIGGER

IPS133 - GRIP FRAME AIR LINKAGE

(2x)

IPS106 - IMPULSE GRIP FRAME

SCRN1032X0250VS - #10-32 x 1/4"LG CONE TIP SCREW

(2x)

SCRN0448X0125SCO - #4-40 x 1/8" LG

SOCKET CUPPED SCREW (2x)

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PARTS DIAGRAMS CIRCUIT BOARD / BATTERY

SCRN0256X0125BS - #2-56 x 1/8" LG

BUTTON SCREW

REINFORCES TRIGGER

SWITCH MOUNTING

SCRN0440X0250B - #4-40 x 1/4" LARGE BUTTON SCREW (2x)

SECURE CIRCUIT BOARD TO GRIP FRAME

IPS125 - IMPULSE CIRCUIT BOARD

IMPULSE BATTERY

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PARTS DIAGRAMS REGULATORS / CONTROL PANEL

IPS128 - POWER BUTTON LIGHT PIPE

IPS127 - POWER BUTTON CAP

RIPS102 - ADJUSTER SCREW HOUSING

RIPS148 - REGULATOR

ADJUSTER COVER

IPS150 - REG ADJUSTER SCREWS

SCRN1032X0250BS –

# 10-32x1/4" LG.

BUTTON SCREW

PARTS DIAGRAMS CIRCUIT BOARD / BATTERY

SCRN0632X0188BS - #6-32 x 3/16" GRIP SCREWS (2x)

IPS149 - IMPULSE RUBBER GRIP

IMF110 - FILTER

IPS135 - FILTER RETAINING SCREW

ORN00890UR - O-RING

SCRN0632X0188BS - #6-32 x 3/16"

GRIP SCREWS (2x)

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