Battery Level is indicated by the color of the LED (see table below for explanation)
NOTE: During rapid firing, the battery can be depleted quickly and the LED may
change color and give an incorrect reading. Allow time for the battery to recover be-
fore determining if the battery life is good or truly depleted.
LED Color Battery Level
GREEN Battery Good
YELLOW/AMBER Low Battery, should replace
RED Battery depleted replace immediately
Notes:
• Some rechargeable batteries may be too large for the Empire AXE battery
compartment. If they don’t fit, please don’t force them as this may cause damage.
• The stock circuit board does not store user-dened settings. You must change the
battery quickly to keep your user-defined setting. If the battery is not changed
quickly the circuit board will revert to the factory default settings.
4. Basic Operation
Safety and safe marker handling are the most important aspects of paintball sports.
Please practice each of the following steps with an unloaded marker before attempt-
ing to charge your marker with compressed air and paintballs.
• Keep your nger out of the trigger guard and away from the trigger; point the barrel of
the marker in a safe direction at all times. Keep the marker turned off when not in use.
The Empire AXE uses a power switch for its safety device.
• Always use a barrel plug or barrel-blocking device. Always use ASTM-approved paint-
ball-specific eye protection in any areas where paintball markers may be discharged.
• Remember that the ultimate safety device is you, the operator.
Barrel Installation
• Make sure the marker is degassed, loader removed, no paintballs in the feed neck
or breech, and the Empire AXE is turned off before installing barrel.
• While pointing marker in a safe direction, place the threaded end of the barrel into
the front opening of the marker body.
• Turn the barrel clockwise until it stops (do not over tighten).
• Install a barrel-blocking device which is included. This can be a barrel plug or other
such device that prevents the accidental discharge of paintballs.
SWITCHING ON YOUR AXE
To switch the AXE On, locate the button on the back side of the front foregrip, in front of
the trigger guard and directly under the LED. Push and hold the button for 2 seconds. The
LED will glow solid RED as soon as the button is pressed. Continue to hold the button until
the LED glows solid GREEN. Release button and the LED will intermittently flash indicating
that the marker is now ON and LIVE in FIRE Mode. Color will be determined by the battery
level, as listed in the chart above.
NOTE: Be sure not to have the trigger pressed when turning the board on, this will
enter the board into Settings Mode.
SWITCHING OFF YOUR AXE
Push and hold the button on the front foregrip. After the button is held for 2 seconds, the LED
will turn to a solid RED color. Release button and the AXE will switch Off.
Automatic Off feature
The Axe also has an “Automatic OFF” feature. If you leave your Axe powered up, it will shut
itself off after approximately 60 minutes of inactivity. This time cannot be adjusted.
Eye Function
The Empire AXE board is pre-programmed to activate the eye system each time the marker is
powered up. Read Section 8 (Break Beam Eyes Operation) for more details.
5. Compressed Air/Nitrogen Supply
The Empire AXE is designed to work with compressed air/nitrogen only. Do not use CO2, as it
will damage your Empire AXE. Low-pressure output compressed air tanks are recommended.
Consult the place where you purchased your Empire AXE, or a recognized and competent air
smith, for instruction in the safe handling of compressed-air cylinders before purchasing or
(Fig. 4.1)
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