2005 Compound Bow Owner's Manual Table of Contents Whisper Creek Mission Bow Terminology Safety Instructions Care Instructions Cam Performance Draw Length Adjustments Let-Off Adjustments Draw Weight Adjustments Bow Press Instructions Proofs of Technology Whisper Creek Technology 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 11 12 13 15 WHAT SETS US APART We can assure you that no other bow company has the technology that Whisper Creek Archery has. Whisper Creek Archery is light-years ahead of others when comparing to "Compound Bow" Technology. Our mission at Whisper Creek Archery is to provide you with the highest quality and most technologically advanced bow in the industry. Through extensive research and development, our technology provides the archer with the quietness, precision, speed, and versatility that are needed to perform the job well. The number one goal to Whisper Creek Archery is complete satisfaction. We stand behind our product with a lifetime warranty on all Whisper Creek's manufacturing components. If you are the kind of archer who takes great pride in your sport, whether it be going head to head in competition at your local archery range or matching wits with old mossy horns and enjoying the solitude of the outdoors, then we know you'll find that Whisper Creek Archery can give you "the winning edge" with the most technologically advanced bows in today's market. We know you will not be disappointed, so thank you for considering Whisper Creek Archery. We look forward to hearing from you, and good luck on the range and in the field. Corporate Headquarters Whisper Creek Archery 975 West 850 South Woods Cross, UT 84087 Phone: (801) 335-0006 Fax: (801) 397-1779 Toll Free: (800) 499-5529 info@whispercreekarchery.com Research & Development Whisper Creek Archery 423 Old Tasso Place Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 Phone: (423) 421-3186 Fax: (423) 478-3936 Toll Free: (800) 499-5529 andy@whispercreekarchery.com BOW TERMINOLOGY Wheel or Cam Limb Fork Split Harness Limb Bolt Limb Pocket Sight Mount Roller Arm String Leech Riser Control Cable Rest Mount Grip Stabilizer Mount Roller or Cable Rod String BowACTUATORTM or BowSTRUTTM Pocket Cap Limb Cam Safety Information Warning! Please Read the Safety Information and follow all directions, as misuse can cause serious injury to yourself, others, and property. 1. Read and follow all warnings. Whisper Creek Archery cannot be held responsible for injuries suffered or caused from misuse of unsafe bow and arrow combinations. Whisper Creek Archery cannot be held responsible for injuries caused by modifying or altering a Whisper Creek bow. Always inspect your bow before each use Check the condition of the bow-string, riser, and limbs. Never use frayed bowstrings. Any damage to the limbs should be reported and taken to your local dealer inspection and maintenance. Always check to ensure the limb bolts are never backed off MORE THAN 3 MAXIMUM TURNS. Always inspect your arrows Check your arrows for any damage or defects. Never use cracked, bent, or otherwise damaged shafts. Replace any missing or damaged fletching and nocks. Do not "Dry Fire" your bow. If you draw the bow without an arrow in place, always let-down the bow slowly from the drawn position. Never draw and release the bowstring without an arrow (Dry Fire). The arrow is designed to absorb the energy from the bow, and releasing the bow without an arrow can cause damage to the bow and possibly to you or others near you. Do not expose your bow to extreme temperatures. Prolonged exposure to hot dry temperatures or a very damp location can cause damage to the bow. Excessive Heat or Cold can also cause the limbs to fail (example: prolong hot temperatures found in car). Always fire the bow into a safe location Be sure of your target and make sure that there are no persons, livestock, buildings, or other objects near or behind your target. Be extremely cautious in low light situations. Make sure you use a large enough backstop to catch any stray arrows. Be safe Never shoot straight up. Never cut or modify any bowstrings or other cables. Never over-draw the bowstring. Never point the bow at another person. Children under 18 should always have adult supervision. Always wear safety glasses. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Care Instructions Whisper Creek Bows are mechanical devices and as such, are subject to wear and need of periodic inspection, adjustment, and service. Whisper Creek Archery recommends that you take your bow in to an authorized professional on a regular basis (Once a year is recommended for normal use). Areas to be inspected are axles, spacers, strings, cables, limbs, BowDAMPTM material within the cams or limbs, and riser. STRINGS AND CABLES Our strings and cables come pre-stretched from the factory; thus, resulting in very low to no creep. Our strings are made from a patented process that keeps the peep from rotating; therefore, tubing is not required. To extend the life of your strings, apply a light coat of bowstring wax to your bow's cables and string on a regular basis. Whisper Creek suggests applying wax to the strings once every two weeks during peak use. Use a high quality bowstring wax available at your local pro shop. This will keep your bow's strings and cables in good condition. To assure best results replace your string and cables when wear is evident or every two years under normal use conditions. Make sure to use Whisper Creek strings and cables when replacing them; beware of lesser quality string and cables as they may alter the performance of your bow or cause damage to it. CAMS AND WHEELS Ball bearings come standard on all WCA's cams & wheels; therefore no lubrication or maintenance is necessary. BowDAMPTM MATERIAL The BowDAMPTM material should never be exposed to excessive humidity as damage to the bow may occur. Avoid storing the bow where humidity or heat is a problem. LIMBS AND RISERS Always check your limbs and risers for physical damage and have any damage checked by an authorized dealer. CAM PERFORMANCE CounterFORCE & 1/2 In order to verify factory settings of your CounterFORCE&1/2 system bow you should always take note of the cam's timing marks. Lower CounterFORCE&1/2 When viewing the lower cam from the module side, the split harness should be placed in between the given timing marks. Upper CounterFORCE &1/2 String Buss Cable Control Hub String LOWER CAM Control Cable Timing Marks UPPER CAM When viewing the lower cam from the module side, the split harness should be placed in between the given timing marks. CounterFORCE Solo Control Cable String In order to verify factory settings of your CounterFORCESolo system bow you should always take note of the cam's timing reference holes. The timing of this cam should be such that the Control Cable is positioned at, around, or between the two reference holes. Control Cable or Regular Harness Timing Reference Holes Buss Cable CounterFORCE CPS & 1/2 WARNING: A bow press must be used while adjusting draw lengths or tuning bows equipped with the CPS system. TUNING The Whisper Creek CPS & 1/2 system has four tuning marks labeled A through D on both the Control wheel (top) and the power cam (bottom). To tune your bow, simply line up the cables on the same position that you have used for the bowstring anchor post on the control wheel. Once you have anchored your string in position C, your cables should below the line labeled D, (looking from the string side of the bow), on both the control wheel and the power wheel. CONTROL WHEEL To tune the control wheel, you either twist or untwist the control cable (the cable that connects to both the control wheel and power cam). If your control cable is above the desired tuning mark, untwist the cable until the control wheel is in position. If your control cable is below the desired tuning mark, twist the cable until the control wheel is in position. If you have already taken all the twist out of the control cable and it is still not in the right position, you may have to twist the string to allow for more twists in the control cable. POWER CAM To tune the power cam, twist or untwist the power cable (the split cable that connects to the top axle and the power cam). Once your power cable is above the desired tuning mark; untwist the power cable until the power cam is in position. If your power cable is below the desired tuning mark, twist the cable until the power cam is in position. If you have already taken all the twist out of the power cable and it is still not in position, you may have to twist the string to allow for more twists in the power cable. If your string and cables seem to be twisted too much, take all the twists out and start from the company standard of 25 twists in the string, 15 twists in the power cable and 15 twists in the control cable. You bow may require re-tuning after 100 or so shots as the string and cables may stretch slightly. If this happens, retune your bow. It will stay in tune after this process. DRAW LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS CounterFORCE&1/2 Please note the following instructions in order to properly utilize the draw modules within the CounterFORCE&1/2 System when changing draw lengths. Lower CounterFORCE&1/2 Control Hub Control Cable Post Indicator Marks The bow MUST be placed in a bow press when changing out the draw modules. There are three draw modules (C, D, & E). To change out a draw module to another, first remove the control cable post (WARNING: NEVER remove this post without having the bow within a bow press or the strings 100% relaxed). Secondly, rotate the draw module out away from the Control Hub and remove the module. Place the new module into position by lining the indicated marks on the cam and module then fasten the module securely onto the cam. Insert the control cable post into position and then fasten securely to the cam. Upper CounterFORCE&1/2 The bow MUST be placed in a bow press when changing out the draw modules. There are three draw modules (C, D, & E). With the strings 100% relaxed, remove the draw module and replace the module with the desired draw module by simply lining up the indicated marks on the cam and module then fasten the module securely onto the cam. NOTE: You MUST make the same adjustments to both the upper and lower cams using the same LETTER module or the bow will not properly tune. Each module will give you only 1" draw adjustments. (WARNING: always make sure that you use blue loc-tite or teflon tape when replacing modules and tighten fasteners securely). Control Cable Post LOWER CAM Modules Cam Indicator Marks UPPER CAM Cam Modules CounterFORCESolo Please note the following instructions in order to properly utilize the draw modules within the CounterFORCESolo System when changing draw lengths. Your draw weight will not change from module to module. Draw length adjustments in 1" increments. To change out the module, place the bow into a bow press (WARNING: strings MUST be relaxed in order to change out the draw modules), and remove the fasteners. Replace the new module into the designated slot as noted on the cam by slightly pulling up on the module where noted in figure (WARNING: Do not over bend module where module will not flex back into position) and fasten the module to the cam. Note that it is IMPORTANT that the cleats be seated into position prior to fastening. (WARNING: always make sure that you use blue loc-tite when replacing modules and tighten fasteners securely). CounterFORCE cps& 1/2 The Whisper Creek CPS & 1/2 system has a range of 5 1/2 inch draw length adjustment using 3 inter-changeable draw modules. Each draw module, numbered 1 through 3, has a full 1 1/2 inches of draw length adjustment. Adjustments can be made in 1/8" increments using the string anchor post on the control wheel (top, or 1/2" increments using the sliding modular on the power cam (bottom). An exact draw length can be achieved using a combination of these methods. A bow press must be used to adjust the modular and the string anchor post. SLIDING MODULAR The CPS modular is located on the power cam. It can be adjusted by removing both flathead screws and sliding the modular from position 1 through 4 (position one being the shortest draw and 4 being the longest). Once in position, tighten the screws back into the module. A full inch of adjustment in 1/2-inch increments can be obtained this way. STRING ANCHOR POST The string anchor post can be found on the control wheel. Remove the flat head screw and slide the post to the desired position A through D (position A being the shortest and D being the longest). Once in position, tighten the screw back onto the string anchor post. A 1/2 inch of adjustment in 1/8" increments can be obtained through the full range of the string anchor post. DRAW LET-OFF ADJUSTMENTS CounterFORCE&1/2 The let-off is factory set to 65% for this cam system; therefore, there are no adjustments. CounterFORCEsolo The let-off is adjusted by completely changing out from an 80% ...