General maintenance

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The Status Bar Says “Com Error 1…” or “Com Error 2…”

-  On the Vanquish, disconnect the USB Port and disconnect the battery.  Then re-connect   

  battery and then the USB Cable in that order. Click Connect to attempt the connection    

 again.

  

The Status Bar Says “Flash Error 1…” or “Flash Error 2…”

-  On the Vanquish, disconnect the USB Port and disconnect the battery.  Then re-connect   

  battery and then the USB Cable in that order. Click Connect to attempt the connection    

 again.

Cannot run/open Vanquish USB Tool or Vanquish Boot Screen Editor

The required Microsoft files may not be installed on your computer.  These files can be 

installed by running the installers located in the Vanquish PC Software directory, (Typically 

C:\Documents and Settings\*Windows User Name*\Vanquish PC Software\MsVcRd).  Select 

the 32bit version for 32 bit Windows systems or 64bit version for 64bit Windows systems.

-  If you are not sure of whether your Operating System is 32bit or 64bit, this information    

    can be found n the Control Panel under the Start menu.  Once in the Control Panel, click on      

    System - the OS version will be displayed in the System screen.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Before attempting to perform any maintenance operations, make sure that all 

paintballs and air sources have been removed from the marker and that the regulator pres-

sure reads LOW psi. Install a barrel-blocking device, and ensure the Vanquish power is OFF.

Keep your Empire Vanquish clean and lubricated to eliminate the friction that would prevent 

reliable operation. It is recommended that you clean and lube the marker before each use.

Do not use oil or petroleum-based lubricants in the lubrication of this marker. Teflon or silicon 

(non-spray only) lubricants designed for use on O-Rings may be used for lubrication for the 

Firing Engine. SL33K, Dow 33 or the included factory lubricant is recommended.

CAUTION: Before attempting to perform any marker disassembly, make sure that all 

paintballs and air sources have been removed from the marker and that the regulator 

pressure reads LOW. Install a barrel-blocking device.  Confirm the Empire Vanquish is 

powered OFF.

Disassembly Tips

•  Make sure you have a clean area to work on your marker, so you don’t lose or misplace    

 parts.

•  After reassembling the Empire Vanquish recheck your trigger activation settings.

•  Visit PaintballSolutions.com for additional information.

External Cleaning

Use a clean cloth, dampened with water to clean the outside of the Empire Vanquish.  Do not 

use any chemicals or cleaners, as you may damage the protective finish.

Warning:  Do not rinse the Empire Vanquish under water, as you may damage the 

marker’s electronics.

Barrel

It is recommended that all sections of that the barrel be removed before any maintenance or 

disassembly is performed. Simply turn the full barrel counter-clockwise to remove. Use warm 

water and a barrel cleaning device to keep the barrel in top condition.  Dry thoroughly.

Firing Engine Assembly

Removal of Firing Engine

Before you remove the Firing Engine, make sure you remove the air cylinder from the marker 

and that the pressure reads LOW psi.

•  Push and hold in the Back Cap Release Button at the rear of the marker while the rear of  

  the marker is facing a safe direction

•  While holding the button in, turn the Back Cap clockwise until it stops

•  Now pull the Back Cap back until it stops

•  Next, rotate the Back Cap assembly counterclockwise until it stops

•  The Firing Engine can now be pulled free of the Body

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Maintenance of Firing Engine

Firing Engine maintenance should be performed approximately every 10,000 - 20,000 shots.

1.   Remove the Bolt Tip from the bolt by squeezing the rubber tip and pulling it off.

2.  Unscrew the Air Guide by turning the Air Guide counter-clockwise to remove from the    

   Back Cap.  The Bolt Spring will come out with the Bolt Guide.

3.  Push the Bolt out of the back of the Air Guide.

4.  Unscrew the Bolt Guide from the Back Cap.  Remove old grease and debris from Firing    

    Engine. 

5.  Wipe the parts down with a clean rag removing any old grease or debris.

6.   Inspect the O-Rings on both the bolt and Air Guide for any wear or damage. Replace dam   

    aged or worn O-Rings if necessary.

7.   Lubricate the inner O-Ring on the Back Cap (#5 from O-Ring Diagram).

8.   Apply grease to #6 Bolt O-ring and apply a light coat of grease to entire bolt.

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9.  Apply grease to the two small O-Rings on the Rod #8a, #8b.

10. Lubricate the 3 inner O-Rings on the Air Guide (#2a, #2b, #2c), no lube is needed on the     

    outer O-Rings.

11.   Apply a light coat of grease on the inner surface of the Air Guide, where the Bolt O-Rings   

      make contact.

12. Reassemble the Firing Engine in the reverse order of Step 3 thru 1.

Cleaning the Eyes / Ball Detents

The eyes should be cleaned thoroughly after a ball break.  Leaving paint on the eyes for an 

extended amount of time may cause damage to the electrical contacts.  Remove the eye cover 

to access the eye board.  Use a cotton swab to remove paint or debris in the body and off of 

the eye board.  Ensure that the path in front of the eyes is clear and reinstall the eye boards 

and eye covers.

The Eyes should be cleaned thoroughly after a ball break in the breech.  Leaving paint on 

the Eyes for an extended amount of time can damage the electrical contacts and cause a 

malfunction.

•  Remove the Eye Cover using the 3/32” Hex wrench to access the Eye Board

1 Air Guide O-ring - UR 020/70  (72558)

6 Bolt O-ring - BUNA 015/90  (72549)

2 Air Guide (Internal) O-ring - UR 017/70  (72556)

7 Bolt O-ring - UR 016/70  (72555)

3 Back Cap O-ring - BUNA 019/70  (72557)

8 Rod O-ring - UR 013/70  (72552)

4 Back Cap O-ring - UR 020/70  (72558)

9 Rod O-ring - UR 014/20  (72553)

5 Back Cap (Internal) O-ring - UR 017/70  (72556)

10 Rod O-ring - BUNA 015/70  (72554)

Firing Engine O-Ring Guide

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