How to Take Cyclone Hopper Off a Tippmann A-5

The Cyclone Hopper is a specialized paintball feeding system for the Tippmann A-5. Unlike most hoppers, this one is integrated into the paintball gun. Occasionally, you must remove the Cyclone Hopper to clean out any broken paintballs. Before removing the hopper, always remember to detach your air source and remove all paintballs from the Tippmann A-5. Failure to completely empty the gun can result in accidental shots being fired.

Things You'll Need

  • Tippmann A-5
  • Tippmann A-5 tool kit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the gun on its left side on a flat surface. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screw that connects the piston system of the hopper to the body of the paintball gun. This is a long cylindrical-shaped object.

    • 2

      Turn the gun over to access the left side. Remove the screw directly above the foregrip of the Tippmann A-5 with an Allen wrench.

    • 3

      Gently pull the hopper away from the Tippmann A-5. It will separate in one piece.