Beretta 92 FS Compact Inox Owners Manual - Page 5

Step 3. Installing and Removing the CO2 Cartridge WARNING: CO2 cartridges may explode at temperatures above 120°F (48.9°C). Do not mutilate or incinerate them. Do not expose them to heat or store CO2 cartridges at temperatures above 120°F (48.9°C). WARNING: Keep hands and face away from escaping CO2 gas. It can cause frostbite if allowed to come in contact with skin. NOTE: We recommend the use of Umarex CO2 cartridges. They are made to fit your air pistol. Other brands of CO2 cartridges may not fit properly and if you force them into place it may result in injury to you or damage to your air pistol. Never try to force any CO2 cartridge into or out of place. Do not store your air pistol with a CO2 cartridge in it. (This is very important to remember, as it will prolong the longevity of your air pistol seals.) If you know you will not be using your air pistol again within 24 hours, remove the CO2 cartridge from the air pistol, as explained in Step 3B below. A. Installing the CO2 Cartridge Make sure the air pistol is "On Safe" (See Step 2A). Push the grip plate release button on the left side to remove the grip. (see Fig.3) Swing the CO2 cylinder lock downward and loosen the cylinder screw by turning it clockwise. (Fig.4) Insert a new CO2 cartridge into the air pistol with the small neck of the cartridge pointing up toward the piercing assembly. Tighten the cylinder screw by turning it counterclockwise until it gently moves the CO2 cartridge up into position. Do not over tighten it as this could damage the cartridge seal. Close the cylinder lock by swinging it upward. This will pierce the CO2 cartridge.(Fig 7) Carefully press the grip back into place.