Umarex Gen 1 Guantlet Question?

[Powerstroke]

I was trying to de-gas my Guantlet, tried two different keys? Neither will work. Any advice or good video to do so?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Ratzy]

There is a video, but even after watching I still had a hard time.

The key works. It has been a while, i sold my gen one last year. But if i remember, You turn it left towards the top and the barrel end and it seems to hit something solid. Then apply pressure and prepare to jump when the air suddenly and loudly starts escaping.

 

[Powerstroke]

This darn thing is driving crazy! I'll keep trying. Thanks

 

[WorriedMan]

Watched same video and struggled, until I slanted pressure-release tool enough to catch release tab. Easier now, just remember doesn't fit in slot like a key, more like fishing around till catching tab. Still startled by loud air noise when turning tool. WM

 

[Powerstroke]

Thanks again guys!

 

[WorriedMan]

If still struggling I'll share how it worked for me. Facing keyhole of upright gun there's a metal tab inside opening, left side. Tab can be near opening, farther in, angled up or down. Goal is to place tool tab under keyhole tab and apply clockwise motion. Success will cause loud blast of air to exit barrel. WM

 

[Powerstroke]

Probably doesn't help that my hands don't work as they used to. Strokes , but my trigger finger works fine! lol

 

[PumaCarl]

When you look in the slot where you are putting the tool, what you are looking at is the back of the hammer. What you are doing is sticking that tool in there so that you can wedge it in behind the hammer and turn it so that the lobe on the end pushes it into the valve, releasing the air. Yes, it will probably startle you the first time you get it right. It does take quite a bit of oomph to crack the valve open. I hope the explanation helps.

 

[WorriedMan]

When you look in the slot where you are putting the tool, what you are looking at is the back of the hammer. What you are doing is sticking that tool in there so that you can wedge it in behind the hammer and turn it so that the lobe on the end pushes it into the valve, releasing the air. Yes, it will probably startle you the first time you get it right. It does take quite a bit of oomph to crack the valve open. I hope the explanation helps.

Much better explanation than mine but it's how I remembered from a year ago. Well done, Sir. WM

 

[Powerstroke]

When you look in the slot where you are putting the tool, what you are looking at is the back of the hammer. What you are doing is sticking that tool in there so that you can wedge it in behind the hammer and turn it so that the lobe on the end pushes it into the valve, releasing the air. Yes, it will probably startle you the first time you get it right. It does take quite a bit of oomph to crack the valve open. I hope the explanation helps.

Yes, great explanation! Got it now! Thanks PC!!!