EMPIRE GOGGLE SYSTEM F-1776 User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Empire
Table of Contents
EMPIRE GOGGLE SYSTEM F-1776 User Manual
THE WARNINGS
- Never remove your goggle while on the playing field.
- Wear your goggle whenever shooting a paintball marker and whenever in or near an area where paintball markers are being shot.
- All paintball markers must be chronographer prior to play.
- Do not play where paintball velocities exceed 300 fps.
- Observe at all times the rules of safe play and the rules of safe paintball marker handling.
- Wear ear and face protection if they are not integral parts of your goggle.
- The goggle strap is not an ear protector.
- Check the lens before and after use and replace the lens immediately if any cracks are observed anywhere in the lens.
- Replace the lens immediately if the lens is subjected to a direct impact from a paintball from a distance under 10ft.
- Replace the lens after it has been in use for one year.
- Even with our outstanding anti-fog coating, fogging may occur.
- Do not to use other substance(s) on the lens.
- Only use our genuine replacement lenses.
- Only use a high quality anti-fog solution such as the Empire Anti-Fog lens cleaner solution
- Head Size – Adjustable One Size 16. Only 68 calibre paintballs should be used with this goggle system
WARNING: Your lens has been treated with a state of the art ANTI-FOG HARDCOAT which will provide excellent performance over an extended period of time. To prolong the life of your lens, never expose it to extreme heat or store in a airtight container that is extremely hot or highly humid environment. This may result in damage to the coatings.
PROPER FITTING
It is imperative that you properly fit your goggle each time you wear them. The dual adjustment buckles located on the head strap combined with the triple silicone bead assures secure eye protection retention when properly fitted. Adjusting the strap is simple:
- Place head strap cantered on the rearmost point of head.
- Using both hands pull forward (over eyeglasses if needed).
- Seat goggle on face so that foam makes contact with forehead and cheeks and seals around orbital area.
- Using both hands pull adjustment buckles away from each other until goggles are in firm contact with face and head strap is snug against head.
CLEANING & CARING
Like all eye protective devices, our goggle will serve you longer when properly cleaned and cared for. The following process should be followed after each use:
- Following the instructions for lens removal, remove the goggle lens.
- Use a damp micro-fibber cloth to wipe away any debris from lens and frame.
- Polish the lens outside with a dry micro-fibber cloth.
- Do not touch the inside of the lens unless it is absolutely necessary.
- Rinse and dry the frame if necessary. DO NOT rinse the lens.
- Blot foam until most moisture is removed.
- Allow goggle to completely air dry (especially the foam) before putting away.
- Only use a damp micro-fibber cloth to clean the lens. Keep your goggle in a protective container to prevent scratching of the lens. Replace lens after one year of use or anytime the lens is impacted from less than 10 feet distance.
WARNING! PAINTBALL GUNS AND
PAINTBALL GUN ACCESSORIES ARE NOT TOYS!
– Careless use or misuse may result in serious bodily injury or death!
– Eye protection designed for paintball must be worn by the user and all
persons within range.
– Must be 18 years of age or older to operate or handle any paintball gun and
paintball gun accessories without adult or parental supervision.
– Read and understand all cautions, warnings, and operating manuals before
using any paint ball gun or paintball gun accessory.
– Do not aim paintball gun at eyes or head of people or at animals.
– Paintball guns are to be used with Paintballs only.
– Use common sense and have fun.
Any tampering with the unit voids your warranty.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
LENS REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
The goggles feature one of the World’s most secure quick release systems. To operate the patent pending Lock & Look™ lens retention system follow these steps:
LENS REMOVAL
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Lengthen head strap as much as possible by sliding adjusters together.
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Pull head strap inside left ear piece.
- Rotate strap clip upwards 90 degrees so strap attachment points upward.
- Remove strap clip from lens retainer.
- Push lens retainer out from lens with thumb.
- Repeat steps 2 through 5 with other strap clip.
- With the goggles facing towards you and resting in lap or on table, using both hands, pull the back corners of the lens away from the mask.
- Hold mask with one hand and pull lens up and away from behind nose cover area until lens is removed.
LENS REPLACEMENT
- Lengthen head strap as much as possible by sliding adjusters together.
- Hold mask with one hand and place lens behind nose cover area.
- Push lens into goggle frame. Lens will “snap” into place. Ensure the lens groove fits into goggle grooves.
- Press lens retainers into lens retainer openings on side of lens and through goggle frame. Ensure that
L’ piece is on Left andR’ piece is pushed into Right side, both with goggle logo facing up. - With strap threaded through the mask’s head strap slot, turn the strap clip upwards 90 degrees so strap attachment is pointing upward and slip over lens retainer and rotate downward until lens retainer is secured.
- Repeat above step with other end of head strap and strap clip.
- Tighten strap to proper fit.
EAR PROTECTOR INSTALLATION
(If Applicable)
- Insert the 2 tabs into the long slots, located on the triangular mounting bracket
- Press on the circular locks until they are thru the holes of the bracket completely.
- Repeat the process for the opposite side ear protector.
VISOR INSTALLATION
(If Applicable)
- Have both left and right edge tabs of the visor go thru the slots on the mask right above the oval ear locks.
- Press the 4 centre tabs thru the slots on front/top of the mask
STORAGE
Always clean and dry your goggles before storing in a clean temperature controlled area in such a manner as to prevent accidental contact with other objects, which could result in damage to the lens.
GOGGLES ARE FOR PAINTBALL ACTIVITIES AND NOT FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
Empire Paintball
2955 South Maple crest Road • Fort Wayne, IN 46803
1-800-220-3222 •
www.empirepaintball.com
G.I. Sportz Europe Ltd.
Adrenaline House Brookland Park • Farningham Road
Crowborough TN6 2JD, Great Britain
Empire Paintball is a brand of Kore Outdoor(US) Inc
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www.koreoutdoor.com/patents © 2021 Kore
Outdoor (US) Inc. All rights reserved. This Kore Outdoor product is protected
by one or more United States patents. Kore Outdoor Trademarks, Designs and
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Kore Outdoor at info@koreoutdoor.com
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