Daisy AVANTI Medalist 888 - Manual (Page 7)

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Using a 5/8 inch wrench (preferably the shorter handle wrench provided with the gun, to help in
preventing the bottle from being over tightened) screw the bottle (cylinder) inward until it is seated.
Do not over tighten. (See Drawing No. 2B.)
With the gun pointed in a safe direction, it can then be dryfired, with CO2 only, to find out if the
CO2 bottle (cylinder) is installed correctly. If no CO2 shoots from the gun, the shooter should
retighten the CO2 bottle (cylinder), again being careful not to over tighten it. Never assume any gun
is unloaded–follow all safety rules.
O-RINGS: The O-ring on the refillable CO2 bottle (cylinder), should be replaced when it is found to
be damaged. The O-ring is an easily replaceable part. These O-rings are available from Daisy, and
from stores where paintball supplies are sold.
REMOVING THE CO2 SOURCE FROM THE GUN: Whenever the shooter notices that the CO2
pressure is becoming lower in the CO2 bottle (cylinder), it should be removed from the gun. When
the CO2 pressure is allowed to become very low, or completely used out, it may cause a pellet to
fail to shoot out of the gun. The pellet may remain inside the chamber or part way down the barrel
of the gun. This remaining pellet may, or may not shoot out of the gun when the gun is shot the
first time after a full CO2 source has been reinstalled. This can create a very dangerous condition,
and can be avoided by not allowing the CO2 source to become completely emptied while the gun
is being used. The shooter should always assume that a pellet may be in the gun, and the gun
should always be kept pointed in a safe direction, and should NEVER be dryfired unless the gun is
pointed in a safe direction.
REMOVING THE 2.5 OUNCE REMOVABLE CO2 BOTTLE (CYLINDER) FROM THE GUN: CO2
pressure can cause the bottle (cylinder) O-ring to seal very tightly in the gun, and can cause the
bottle (cylinder) to be harder to unscrew. To help to keep this from happening, the shooter should
always be sure to oil the O-ring and threads of the bottle (cylinder) before installing it, and should
avoid over tightening it. While the pressurized bottle (cylinder) is being unscrewed from the gun, a
small amount of CO2 can usually be heard escaping. This is normal.
Being sure to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, and when possible, using the shorter
handle 5/8 inch wrench provided, unscrew the bottle (cylinder) and remove it from the gun.
NOTE: As the bottle (cylinder) is being unscrewed, the shooter should be observant for any
movement or loosening of the bottle (cylinder) fittings. If this is found, or if the shooter experiences
any problems when they are installing or removing the CO2 source, the gun and CO2 source
should be stored in a safe place and the shooter should call the Daisy Customer Service
Department for information on handling the problem. Only trained personnel should attempt to
work on the refillable bottle (cylinder), or on the gun.
Step 4. LOAD PELLET
With the bolt back, lower the muzzle slightly and load a pellet, solid end forward (See Drawing
No. 4A).
Step 5. CLOSE BOLT
Push the bolt handle fully forward. This will chamber a pellet and lock the bolt. (See Drawing
No. 4B.) The gun will not fire if the bolt is open.
CAUTION:
The gun is now loaded and ready to fire.
Step 6. AIM AT SAFE TARGET
Aim the gun at a safe target. To be a consistent marksman, use the correct sight picture each
time you fire your gun. (See Drawing No. 5.)