CAUTION: READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND WARNINGS BEFORE HANDLING OR
ATTEMPTING ANY WORK ON YOUR FIELD ONE PAINTBALL MARKER. SHOULD YOU BE UNSURE AT ANY
POINT, STOP AND GET HELP FROM A FIELD ONE PAINTBALL CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN.
5) Engine is not assembled/installed properly. This is a common issue because the engine is made up of many parts. Before disassembly of
your marker or it's components, be sure to have access to the Owner's Manual for your particular marker. Simple things like the back block
not being secured, the engine halves not being screwed all the way together or the incorrect o-ring used on one of the engine parts can
have negative effects on the performance of the marker. Keep in mind, most parts of the engine only need to be hand tightened to
"snug" and should not be overtightened and do not need a "thread-locking" solution used to hold them in place. If you have questions
about how to assemble your engine, please consult the owner's manual or ask a qualified technician center for help.
6) Solenoid is not working properly. If your solenoid is not working properly, the marker will not cycle with the pressure needed to give you
good consistency or adequate velocity. This is one of the more difficult issues to diagnose as there is not really a good test other than
replacing with a new solenoid and seeing if the issue is resolved. Most people will send their marker to the service center if they have
checked all of the other listed issues and they suspect that they may be having an issue with their solenoid. The solenoid is one of the
more costly parts to replace, so all of the other areas of the marker should be inspected and maintenance performed before it is replaced.
Try replacing your batteries before getting into the solenoid, just in case the solenoid is being underpowered by weak or low powered
batteries.
Q: My F1 Force is leaking air… What should I do?
A: Your paintball marker can leak from different areas for a variety of reasons. The best way to detect where the leak is coming from is to air
up the marker and listen (if it’s a small leak) or use a diluted (mild) soap and water mixture on the outside of the gun to check for bubbles.
DO NOT submerge your marker in water and do not over-apply the soapy water mixture. Work in small areas of the marker and dry off
the marker when you are done looking for the leak. Do not fire the marker while it is close to your ear (Turn the marker off before
checking for leaks). If you can identify where the leak is coming from, you can most likely fix the leak by replacing a seal or o-ring. Here
is a list of common areas where leaks can occur in your marker and the basic method to fix it:
1) Breech - a breech leak is commonly caused by a damaged seal or bolt tip shaft. First, inspect your bolt tip shaft for deep scratches or burrs.
If you find that your bolt tip shaft is damaged, you may have to replace the bolt tip. More commonly, replacing the U-Cup 110 and the 020
o-ring at the front of your engine (volume chamber) will fix this issue. Apply grease to both seals before inserting your engine into your
marker
2) Bottom of grip frame between ASA and grip frame/velocity adjuster area - Most leaks coming from these areas are easy to identify and fairly
easy to fix if you have a replacement o-ring kit. When maintaining or replacing o-rings, you should also apply a thin layer of F1 approved
grease to the seating area and the o-ring seal. If you detect a leak at the bottom of the grip frame above the ASA, you can remove the ASA
and replace the 1x12mm o-rings on the outside of the Rhino Regulator adjuster housing. If the leak is coming from the cam drive knob
area, you may need to rebuild the Cam Drive ASA Main Seal/Support.
3) Back Cap area of engine. If you detect the leak is coming from the edge of the back block where it meets the ram housing, you can replace
the small o-ring seal (1x3) on the Gas Interlock Pistons. If you detect the leak coming from around the engine, try replacing the 021
o-rings that surround the rear part of the engine (volume chamber rear and ram housing).
If you have performed this maintenance and still have not resolved the leak issue, you may have a leaking manifold or solenoid. It is
recommended that you send your marker to an approved F1 Service Center for diagnosis and repair if you suspect that this is the issue.
Information about sending your F1 marker to an Authorized F1 Service Center can be found here:
https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/support-1
Q: Why is my FORCE inconsistent at the Chronograph?
A: Inconsistency at the chronograph can be caused by a few different issues. Some common factors that are independent of the operation
of the marker that you may want to consider are:
1) Overall quality of paintballs
2) Paintball size to barrel bore sizing
3) Battery power is weak needs and replacement
These issues are discussed in the F1 General FAQ section and the Field One Force User Manual you can get there by visiting the link
here: https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/technician-tips-general
For consistency issues that are related to the operation of the marker, we will start with the most common (and easiest to fix) and move on
to some of the more complicated matters. With good quality paint and a well maintained and tuned marker, you can expect to get a string
of shots that are all within 10fps of one another. Most paintball fields have safety guidelines that require players to shoot between 260fps
and 300fps maximum.
1) Regulator is slow to recharge. Regulator maintenance needed- to rebuild your HPR, you simply need to remove the ASA and Rhino
Regulator from the bottom of the grip frame and replace the piston o-ring (014). Give all o-rings a moderate application of F1 approved
marker lube.
2) Spool engine requires maintenance. Your marker works with a series of chambers holding and releasing pressure as the marker cycles. If
any of these chambers that are holding pressure become unbalanced or leak, you will see a severe drop-off in performance. It is
recommended that you perform an engine rebuild if you see a sharp decline in the performance of your marker. An engine rebuild includes
replacement and re-lubrication of all seals in the engine. We recommend that you re-lubricate your engine every 5-10 cases
(10,000-20,000 shots) or as needed and that you rebuild your engine (o-ring seals) every 20-30 cases or as needed.
3) Solenoid is bad/dying out. A solenoid issue can be hard to diagnose but if you have already checked and maintained the other areas of
the marker and are still having issues with velocity or velocity consistency, you may have a bad solenoid. Solenoids can be damaged by
foreign materials (grease, dirt, o-rings, teflon tape, metal) entering the solenoid and spoiling the internals. Try replacing your batteries
before getting into the solenoid, just in case the solenoid is being underpowered by weak or dying batteries.
If you have tried the other methods listed above to address your "inconsistent velocity" issue and the problem is still not resolved, you may
want to send your marker to an authorized F1 Service Center for help. Information about sending your F1 marker to a service center can
be found here: https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/support-1
Q: Why is the velocity on my force dropping off?
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