Penetrator Owners Manual
Penetrator Owners Manual
Penetrator Owners Manual
Manual Contents
Specifications
Parts Checklist
Safety Guidelines
Crossbow Breakdown
Parts List
Assembly
Crossbow Operation
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Warranty Registration
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Back Cover
Specifications
Feet per Second
Power Stroke
Draw Weight
Physical Weight
Width
Length
String Length
Number of Strands
String Stock Number
Cable Stock Number
350
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175 lbs.
8.6 lbs.
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16140
16141
Parts List
Before assembling your crossbow, take a moment to organize
these parts to ensure you have everything you need.
If you are missing any of the below parts, please contact the
Barnett Sales Department at (727)234-4999.
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Cable Slide
Hex Key
Nose Bolt
Lock Washer
Lubewax
Rope Cocking Device
Safety Guidelines
The PENETRATOR is equipped with an automatic anti dry-fire
safety, which engages every time the crossbow is cocked. The
safety must be released before each shot. This, as with any other
mechanical device, does not guarantee total safety, as no safety
device is a substitute for common sense and safe handling. The
crossbow trigger is only to be pulled when the safety is in fire
position and NEVER when it is in the safe position or anywhere
between safe and fire. Do not attempt to alter or modify the
safety or the trigger mechanism.
The following rules should be followed at all times:
EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHEN
HANDLING A CROSSBOW. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Always inspect your crossbow and arrows before firing. Bent
or damaged arrows/nocks are not safe to fire and should be
discarded or repaired.
Always keep your fingers below the flight track and out of
the path of the string and cables when firing the crossbow.
The velocity of the string striking your fingers as the string
travels forward could cause severe personal injury.
Never dry-fire the crossbow (shoot without an arrow). Dry firing
will void the warranty and can result in damage to the string,
cables, and limbs, possibly causing personal injury.
Never fire the crossbow until you are sure of your target.
Always use an adequate target and backstop when target
shooting.
Always use suitable crossbow arrows, such as Barnett 20
carbon arrows with half moon nocks. Arrows of improper
stiffness or mass weight may damage the string, cables, and
limbs, voiding the warranty and possibly causing personal
injury. Too light of an arrow can cause a dry-fire/misfire.
Crossbow Breakdown
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String
Cams
Cables
Limbs
Shoot Through Foot Stirrup
Arrow Retainer Spring
Cheek Piece
Assembly Guide
Quiver Placement
holes
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Fig. 6
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Operation
Cocking your Crossbow
There are three different methods to cock your crossbow. By
hand (which is illustrated below),
by optional rope cocking
device (RCD) or crank cocking
device (CCD). Please refer to the
individual instructions included
with the optional accessories for
further instructions.
IMPORTANT: Before cocking
your crossbow, mark the serving
on each side of the flight track
at rest with a black marker. This
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will assist in consistency when
cocking your bow. Unevenly
cocked crossbows will have erratic arrow flight.
Prior to cocking your crossbow, be sure to apply Barnett
lubewax to your string, cables and flight track.
NOTE: Proper footwear must be worn when operating your
crossbow. Barefeet, flip flops, house shoes, socks/stockings or opentoed shoes are not recommended.
Place the shoot through foot stirrup on the ground with one
foot in the stirrup (using the ball of your foot to offset the draw
weight of the crossbow) and the stock end resting against your
thigh. See Figure 7.
Place both hands on the string no more than on each side
of the crossbow stock. With even pressure on each side, pull
the string back until it locks into the trigger mechanism with an
audible click. Be sure to apply downward pressure against the
flight track. Do not pull or lift the string away from the stock.
Slowly release hand pressure on the string until you are sure it
is secure in the trigger mechanism. The crossbow is now cocked
with the safety on.
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CORRECT
INCORRECT
This will prevent your hands from being struck by the string
as it travels forward. The velocity of the string hitting your
fingers will cause severe injury.
NOTE: The arrow retainer springs tension is set for Barnett arrow
height. Therefore, after-market arrows may require adjustments.
If you have any questions, please give our customer service
department a call, prior to adjusting.
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Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Due to the power of the PENETRATOR and the inconsistent
properties of wooden shafts (which have a tendency to warp,
vary in spine stiffness, density, and moisture absorption - all
of which could result in inaccuracy), Barnett Outdoors does
not recommend their use under any circumstances. Possible
injury could result from shaft breakage, etc. We accept no
responsibility or liability arising from the use of wood-shaft
arrows.
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Troubleshooting
Arrow Flight
The greatest variable in accuracy are arrows, as they differ greatly
and have totally different flight characteristics.
Generally speaking, when practicing with field points, target
arrows are more accurate than hunting arrows. Fixed blade
broadheads used in hunting tend to cause the arrow to plane
due to their large surface area. To help overcome this, we
suggest practicing well in advance of hunting season with the
type of arrows that will be used to achieve consistent groupings.
Consider the following when selecting arrows; heavier arrows
hold more energy for humane harvesting at reasonable ranges
(15-35 yards). Lighter arrows are much faster but hold less
energy.
If the string has been changed, is it a Barnett string?
Are the arrows straight and fletches (vanes) in good condition?
Does the arrow lie flat on the flight groove? Is the arrow retainer
spring too tight or twisted? (refer to adjustment instructions on
page 10).
Does the arrow slide smoothly and evenly into the trigger
mechanism?
When cocking your crossbow, are you pulling equally on
each side of the string? After cocking the crossbow, make
sure the marks are shown evenly on each side of the trigger
mechanism. Remember to mark new strings on each side of
the flight track (as stated earlier).
When cocking your crossbow, make a conscious effort to hold
the string on the flight track so to prevent it from lifting over
the arrow retainer spring.
Is the odd colored fletch placed down in the flight groove?
Are the nocks damaged?
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String Fraying
Are you using Barnett lubewax on the center string serving and
flight track every 5-10 shots and on the cables when needed?
Keep the trigger mechanism and flight surface free of
obstruction.
Check for burrs on the flight track.
Limbs Weak or Losing Power
Has the crossbow been dry fired? (could cause limb to crack).
Are you using Barnett string (the proper length)?
Warranty Information
The stock, trigger mechanism and limbs are covered under a five
year limited warranty. Our liability extends to parts and labor.
Not covered are: strings, cables, arrows, transportation of
product to our Service Center; damage caused by abuse,
modification or failure to perform normal maintenance; or any
other expense, consequential damages, coincidental damages,
or incidental expenses including damage to property or person.
There are no other warranties expressed or implied. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state.
Warranty Registration Card must be mailed within 10 days of
purchase to validate the warranty.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE: You must call our service department at
(727) 234-4999 for a Return Authorization number (RA#) prior to
sending the unit. Write the RA# on the outside of the package
along with the words Service Return. Attach a note to the
product containing your name, address, telephone number and
a description of the problem. Carefully package and return the
product, transportation charges pre-paid, to the factory.
Collect shipments will not be accepted.
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Notes
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Rates:
U.S. Membership
$30.00-1 yr./$58.00-2 yr.
Lifetime Membership U.S.
$700.00
Lifetime Over 65 Membership U.S.
$450.00
Corporate Membership
$250.00
Canadian Membership (U.S Funds)
$35.00-1 yr./$68.00-2 yr.
Lifetime Canadian (U.S Funds)
$850.00
Overseas Membership (U.S Funds)
$40.00-1 yr./78.00-2yr.
Overseas Lifetime (U.S. Funds)
$1000.00
-----------------------------------------------------------------------(Remove the form below and return to receive your membership
benefits)
**AMERICAN CROSSBOW FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION**
NAME:________________________________________
TELEPHONE:____________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________
CITY:__________________________________________
STATE: _________________ ZIP:___________________
Barnett Outdoors, LLC
Mail your membership application to:
American Crossbow Federation
POB 251, 20 NE 9th Ave
Glenwood, MN 56334
Or call our main desk at 320-634-3660 to use a credit card
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WARRANTY CARD
Name______________________________ Age______
Address______________________________________
City____________________ State______ Zip_______
Email:_______________________________________
Date of Purchase__________ Phone # _____________
Place of Purchase__________________ Price Paid____
Purchase Address______________________________
City____________________ State _____ Zip _______
Registration completed by: Dealer ( ) Consumer ( )
Sales Representatives Name:
Registration No. ________________________________
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