Could some one put up a Glad cleaning thread?

[Richy_C]

My glads had a couple thousand shots on it, and it's still not shooting good. Could some one put up a step by step w/pics of how to get it in best preformance? Thanks

[july_favre]

I cant help you since I am horrible about maintainging my crap butIncase you havent read it yet, heres whats on macdevs page. I think its in the manual too.

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Gladiator Inline Reg Help Page

Click on the links below to find the section you need or simply scroll down to browse
Installation Guide
Maintenance Procedure
Troubleshooting Guide
Parts List

Installation Guide

The Gladiator will be accepted into all standard ASA adaptor threads. (for example: Cocker, LCD Angel, Tribal)

Step 1:

Lubricate o-ring and ASA threads with good quality silicon grease. DO NOT USE OIL.

Step 2:

Screw Gladiator into ASA thread. Making sure that the placement of the velocity adjusting screw (on side) is accessible with an allen wrench.

Step3:

Select a suitable style hose or macroline kit (for under 500psi) and plumb into air system or bottom line adaptor. Never use micro-line, it will be detrimental to the performance of the Gladiator. NOTE: When tightening the fitting into the Gladiator, hold the flats on the bottom of the Gladiator with a wrench - do not tighten against your ASA adaptor!!

Step 4:

Turn on air to the Gladiator reg. Wind the adjustment screw clockwise to increase velocity and anti-clockwise to decrease velocity. NOTE: always chronograph your marker after adjusting your regulator. Never chrono over 300fps.

Step 5:

Put on your goggles, scream out "WHO’S YOUR DADDY?" and run onto the field.

Maintenance Procedure

Just like you, the Gladiator likes to play paintball. And just like you, the Gladiator doesn’t like eating dirt. So always check the quality of air you are putting into your air system otherwise it will adversely affect your inline reg, your gun, your game and the way your team mates look at you when you go over the chrony.

Adjustment screw

If you continually adjust your velocity, then your velocity screw will need to be removed and lubricated with silicon grease. This will keep the adjustment smooth.

Piston

The piston is continually sliding up and down inside the piston bore. This will eventually push the lubricant away from the backup ring and o-ring. To remove the piston for lubrication:


1.

Degas system of all pressurised gas.
2.

Remove end cap
3.

Grip the front end of the piston (Brass coloured piece) with a pair of long nosed pliers and remove carefully.
4.

Clean the piston of old grease using a clean rag, do not leave any lint or cotton strands on or between o-ring and backup ring. Re-apply good quality silicon grease to the o-ring and backup ring filling gaps.
5.

Clean the piston bore using Q-tip removing all old grease.
6.

Using a clean Q-tip, apply silicon grease to the piston. Do not over apply grease - all you need is a thin film.
7.

Using long nosed pliers, replace the piston into the piston bore the same way as it came out. Take care not to scratch the bore or cock the piston in the bore. The piston should slide freely and smoothly.
8.

Replace end cap and hose. Re-chrony your marker.



NOTE: Keeping your piston clean and lubricated at all times is essential to keeping your Gladiator inline reg consistent over the Chronograph.

[Richy_C]

Thanks Jason

[simon woodstock]

stuck

[dcmander]

lol

www.macdev.net -- All the info you'll need.

Also use your manual.

If my bro comes home anytime soon from KU, then I'll use his digi and get some nice pics and step by step cleaning :)

Might be a while..maybe spring break?

Ya did check your reg seat right? :eyes:

-dc

[july_favre]

I think at pbnation I saw pics of it in one of the forums if anyone wants to look. I my take some pics when I clean mine.

[VeNoM]

ya there is a good pic in the manual . . . i didnt clean mine for a while before and it got to the point to where i could watch and hear it rechare, it was terrible. after i cleaned it though it was running great . . . although i must admit i never really got the consistency i wanted (+/- 6) . . . but was still good and flowed awesome.

[simon woodstock]

if you're using a screw in tank you should try to keep on on your gun as much as possible. hen you take it off a little bit of dust gets in each time. and it builds up

[vapor_skank]

http://www.macdev.net/gladiator_inline_reg_help_page.htm




maitenance and **** for glad

[negativepulse3]

Hi.

[heyheyhey]

no offense...... but why is this in the icd forum?:confused: :eyes:

[bsucaptainbilly]

because alot of people who use bko's use glads

[canemaster]

can we have one for the powerstation?