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PMI Piranha G3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 4 The PMI Piranha™ is a semi-automatic paintball marker designed to shoot .68 caliber paintballs for use in the sport of paintball. Paintball is a recreational and competitive sport played worldwide. Special equipment used in paintball includes paintball markers, which are airguns; and paintballs, which are liquid-filled gelatin capsules that mark with a bright color.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    This owner’s manual is provided with several models of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI, Inc.), reserves the right to modify or change its markers without incurring any obligation to incorporate such modifications or changes in any of its products that were sold prior to the modification. The information in this owner’s manual may be updated or changed without notice.

  • Page 6: Paintball Safety Rules

    BE WORN BY THE USER AND ANY PERSON WITHIN RANGE. READ THIS OW N E R ’ S M A N UAL COMPLETELY BEFORE LOA D I N G, P R E S S U R I Z I N G, OR OPERATING THE PMI PIRANHA™...
  • Page 7 Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; phone 610.832.9500; www.astm.org.“Standard Practice for Paintball Field Operation” is publication F1777-97, and “Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports” is publication F1776-97; inquire about additional publications which may be available at the time request is made. PMI Piranha™ 4...
  • Page 8 WARNING Every person within range of an area where a paintball marker is in use must wear protective goggles and headgear specifically designed for paintball. 1. Attach threaded barrel firmly to marker.
  • Page 9 . Repeat several times. The PMI Piranha™ semi-automatic marker shoots one paintball for each squeeze of the trigger, and recocks itself after each shot.

  • Page 10: Compressed Gas/Air

    COMPRESSED GAS/AIR The PMI Piranha™ paintball marker may be powered by CO , regulated compressed air, or regulated nitrogen. THE SAFETY RULES FOR HANDLING COMPRESSED GAS OR AIR MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. O P E RATING PRESSURE AND INPUT P R E SS U R E •...
  • Page 11 A cylinder may rupture with extremely dangerous force. Use properly rated disk only. Inspect the burst disc for a vent hole. If no hole is present contact a local store or PMI immediately. DONOT FILL! Figure 5 Safety burst disk.

  • Page 12: Velocity Adjustment

    Increases Decreases velocity velocity Figure 6. " allen Figure 7. Clockwise increases is used to adjust velocity. velocity. Counterclockwise reduces velocity. PMI Piranha™9...
  • Page 13 This owner’s manual is provided with several models of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Pursuit Marketing, Inc. (PMI, Inc.), reserves the right to modify or change its markers without incurring any obligation to incorporate such modifications or changes in any of its products that were sold prior to the modification. The information in this owner’s manual may be updated or changed without notice.
  • Page 14 V E LOCITY ADJUSTMENT SPRINGS The hammer spring assembled with the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker is intended to provide appropriate shooting velocity for most outdoor paintball game situations and will provide a range of velocities suitable for most conditions . Shooting velocity will vary based upon form of regulated compressed gas or air used to power the marker, outside temperature, and other factors.
  • Page 15 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ VTL Power Feed PMI High Power Feed Plug Performance Ported Barrel Field Strip Pin Cocking Knob Ball Detent Custom Vertical Bottle Adapter Safety Slide Ultra Light Double Trigger 45.Grip Double Trigger Frame Sear Release Slide Velocity Adjusting Screw PMI Piranha™12...
  • Page 16 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ BL Power Feed PMI High Performance Ported Barrel Beaver Tail Sight Rail Field Strip Pin Cocking Knob Safety Slide Ultra Light Double Trigger 45. Grip Double Trigger Frame 10˚ Bottom Line Adapter Sear Release Slide Velocity Adjusting Screw PMI Piranha™...
  • Page 17 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ BL VF PMI High Performance Ported Barrel Beaver Tail Sight Rail vertical Feed Field Strip Cocking Knob Safety Slide 45. Grip Double Trigger Frame Ultra Light Double Trigger Sear Release Slide Velocity Adjusting Screw 10˚...

  • Page 18: Pmi Piranha™ Specificat I O N S

    PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ STS Power Feed PMI High Ball Detent Performance Ported Beaver Tail Barrel Sight Rail Field Strip Pin RAM AIR CHAMBER Cocking Knob Safety Slide Gas Thru Foregrip Ultra Light Double Trigger 45. Grip Double Trigger F rame Sear Release Slide 10˚...
  • Page 19 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION Shown: PMI Piranha™ STS VF PMI High Vertical Feed Performance Ported Barrel Beaver Tail Sight Rail Ball Detent Field Strip Pin Cocking RAM AIR CHAMBER Knob Safety Slide Gas Thru Foregrip Ultra Light Double Trigger 45. Grip Double Trigger Frame Sear Release Slide 10˚...
  • Page 20 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION SHOWN: PMI PIRANHA™ EXT PRO Chrome Nozzel Brink Vertical Feed Clear Prizm Barrel Beaver Tail Sight Rail Ball Detent Field Strip Pin RAM AIR CHAMBER 1500 psi PE Gauge Safety Slide PE Inline Reg Ultra Light Double Trigger 45.
  • Page 21 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS LOCATION SHOWN: PMI PIR A N H A ™ P R O T S PMI High Performance Ported barrel Beaver Tail Sight Rail Vertical Feed Ball Detent Field Strip Pin RAM AIR CHAMBER Cocking Knob 1500 psi PE Gauge Custom Double Trigger Shoe aluminum 45.
  • Page 22 YOUR PMI PIRANHA WARRANTY CARD Dear Piranha Owner : Thank you for purchasing a PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Your marker has been designed to give you many years of trouble free service. Please take a few minutes right now to complete your PMI Piranha’s warranty card.
  • Page 24 PMI PIRANHA™ WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please fill out entirely this PMI Piranha™ Warranty Registration form including the checklist and mail it to: Pursuit Marketing, Inc., 500 East Touhy Ave, Unit C, Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA . Save your original sales purchase receipt or packing slip.
  • Page 25 Pursuit Marketing, Inc., thanks you for purchasing this high quality PMI Piranha™ paintball marker. Please read each of the following items and initial that you have read and understood it before operating the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker: 1. This paintball marker is intended for sale to adults only, for use in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Page 26 Detach and mail...
  • Page 27 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS DIAGRAM 1. Receiver 10110 24. Grip Right 10704 2. Barrel 10124 25. Velocity Screw 10485 3A. ASA Plug 26. Valve Set Screw 10513 3. Custom ASA with chamber 10785 27. ASA Screw 10682 4. Sight Rail 10123 28.
  • Page 28 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS DIAGRAM 1. Receiver 10110/10104 22. Sear Release Slide 10702 2. Barrel 10136/10135 23. Grip Left 10703 3. ASA Body 10617/10615 24. Grip Right 10704 3A. ASA Plug 10618/10616 25. Velocity Screw 10482 3B. Ram Air Spring 10650 26.
  • Page 29 PMI PIRANHA™ PARTS DIAGRAM 1. Receiver 10109 22. Sear Release Slide 10702 2. Barrel 10126 23. Grip Left 10703 3. ASA Gas Port 10613 24. Grip Right 10704 3A. ASA Plug 10614 25. Velocity Screw 10482 3B. Ram Air Spring 10650 26.
  • Page 30 DISASSEMBLY The PMI Piranha™ is easy to strip for cleaning and basic maintenance. Regular cleaning and maintenance is highly recommended, including frequent checks of all power system components. Keep screws tightened. Replace worn components with factory parts; all leaks must be repaired promptly. Power system repairs are best performed by the factory or an authorized factory repair facility;...
  • Page 31 LUBRICATION It is recommended that a 100% synthetic gun oil, such as PMI Paintball Gun Oil, be used for lubricating the marker. 1. Before each insertion of the removable power source (tank or remote line) into the ASA, clean the threads and put two drops of oil onto them.
  • Page 32 1. Clean all broken paint out regularly. Do this before you oil the gun. 2. Oil marker each time you play with synthetic gun oil. Not 3-in-1. PMI’s new oil works the best. 3. The fastest way to oil your Piranha is to drop three or four drops in the ASA and screw the bottle in over it.
  • Page 33 BOLT/HAMMER REASSEMBLY Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 26 Figure 24 Figure 25 PMI Piranha™26...
  • Page 34 FLUSH COCKING BOLT REASSEMBLY Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 31 Figure 30 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 PMI Piranha™27...
  • Page 35 WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLE YOUR PIRANHA™ UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO. CONTACT PMI, INC., FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED PMI PIRANHA™ REPAIR FACILITIES. PHONE 800.579.1633 /BUYPMI.COM PAINTBALL MARKER POWER SYSTEMS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED ONLY WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED COMPONENTS.
  • Page 36 6. Follow the procedures in this manual for adding power system, loader, and paintballs. Questions about the operation of the PMI Piranha™ paintball marker may be directed to: Pursuit Marketing, Inc., 500 East Touhy Ave., Unit C, Des Plaines, IL. 60018 USA ; phone 800.579.1633 or buypmi.com for any updates regarding your Piranha™...
  • Page 37 Lower output means lower velocity but it might mean the marker will have problems properly recocking. DO NOT EXCEED 300 fps. WARNING The Pure Energy Regulator stays pressurized after the tank is removed. The marker can still fire after the tank is taken off! PMI Piranha™30...
  • Page 38 Main Body Adjusting Screw Outer Sleeve Snap Ring 015-90 Urethane O-Ring 012-90 Urethane O-Ring 008-90 Urethane O-Ring 013-70 Buna O-Ring 019-70 Buna Friction Ring PLEASE NOTE: THE THREADS ON THE BONNET & MAIN BODY ARE LEFT HAND THREADS . PMI Piranha™31...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO. THIS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DOES NOT COVER ALL SITUATIONS AN INDIVIDUAL MAY ENCOUNTER. CONTACT PMI, INC., FOR REPAIR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING AUTHORIZED PMI PIRANHA™ REPAIR FACILITIES. PHONE 800.579.1633 / BUYPMI.COM PAINTBALL MARKER POWER SYSTEMS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT PRESSURE RATED COMPONENTS.
  • Page 40 (8) is snug on valve pin (7). NOTE: Any PMI Piranha with a regulator will need the regulator adjusted properly to get proper recock out of the marker. Please see page # for instructions how to adjust the regulator.
  • Page 41 Check ball retainer (20) and replace if Two shoot at a time necessary SHOOT ONLY QUALITY PAINTBALLS. PMI PREMIUM, PMI GOLD TWO-TONE™, PMI EL TIGRE™, PMI ALL STAR™ AND MARBALLIZER™ PAINTBALLS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN THE PMI PIRANHA™ BARREL Barrel comes loose Check barrel o-ring;...
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING PURE ENERGY REGULATOR PMI Piranha™35...

  • Page 43: Warranty

    A returned product must be accompanied by a Return Authorization (RA) number on the outside of the box; please call PMI, Inc., at 800.579.1633 to obtain a RA number before shipping product to PMI, Inc. All warranty returns must be accompanied by the owner’s name, address, and telephone number. Include owner’s fax and e-mail if possible.
  • Page 44 PMI, Inc., is not liable for any consequential damages or incidental damages which may arise from the use or operation of the PMI Piranha™ or from any breach of the warranty herein set forth.
  • Page 45 The PMI Piranha™ is a registered trademark. Design rights & all rights reserved. All patterns, drawings, photographs, instructions or manuals remain the intellectual property of the manufacturer. Patents pending. All rights will be strictly enforced. PMI Piranha™38...
  • Page 48 PMI Piranha™ Paintball Markers manufactured by: Pursuit Marketing, Inc. 500 E Touhy Ave. Unit C Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 USA Phone 847.299.5000 www.buypmi.com...

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