rapid mk1 pressure indicator
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PressureIndicator face
Inlet Adaptor(extended length)Aluminium Slipping Union
(cutaway to see o-ring grooves)
2 x BS 017NI 70 o-rings
1 x BS 015NI 70 o-ring
1 x BS 011NI 70 o-ring
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CAMBS. R.F.D. No. 97
H. F. Taylor & D. R. Theobald V.A.T. No. GB 360 0324 05r7_indict 04/00
THEOBEN ENGINEERINGWEST NEWLANDSSOMERSHAMCAMBS. PE28 3EBENGLAND
Tel : 01487 740744Fax : 01487 740040
‘Rapid’ MkI Pressure Indicator
outside of working pressure
1. Remove bottle in the usual way and the stock using 5/32 and 1/8 allen keys.2. Hold rifle in a vice with the barrel pointing up. Put some thin cardboard in the vice jaws so the Rapid
body does not get damaged.3. Using a 21mm open ended spanner (wrench) undo the Inlet Adaptor (part no 2). It is a standard
thread - unscrew anti-clockwise.4. Check the thread on the pressure indicator inlet adaptor is not damaged.5. Check all o-rings are in perfect condition and that they are free from debris.6. O-ring and assemble parts as per diagram below using a small amount of Molykote 33 Medium
grease to ensure everything slides together with ease. The pressure indicator face should only befinger tight, but it must be up tight.
7. Make sure the small arrow on theAluminium Slipping Union ispointing forward, towards wherethe buddy bottle will screw in.
8. Screw the assembled unit intoRapid body. It should screw insmoothly. If it doesn’t unscrewand check all threads.
9. The indicator face should be lo-cated vertically under the barrel.Using a 21mm open ended span-ner tighten the Adaptor.
10. Refit stock and screw on bottle.
I T I S R E C O M M E N D E D T H AT R A P I D 1 7 / 1 7 O R FA CR I F L E S A R E R E T U R N E D T O T H E O B E N F O R F I T T I N GPLEASE NOTE: you will need basic technical or engineering skills to fit the Indicator to a .177 or FAC rated rifle. If you send thecomplete rifle (not scope) back to Theoben we can fit it for you for £88.00 including the Indicator (not including postage of the rifle).
Fitting Instructions
The idea is quite simple asthere are no numbers, justcoloured areas so you cansee at a glance how muchusable air you have left.
* Please specify the calibre and the power of the rifle you will be fitting the Indicator to.
BLUE
YELLOW
RED
12ft/lbs working pressure
FAC working pressure
£75.00 + p&p