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- Page 1 L I M I T E D E D I T I O N IWATA HIGH PERFORMANCE SERIES HP-C 50TH ANNIVERSARY AIRBRUSH Manual & Parts Guide...
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Page 3: Need Assistance
Iwata airbrushes are designed for the demanding professional. Modern precision machining and carefully selected materials are used in the manufacturing process to ensure consistent high performance and long life. Each Iwata airbrush is spray-tested before shipment to assure maximum performance and adherence to Iwata’s strict quality standards. To maintain your Iwata High Performance HP-C at its peak performance, proper care and attention must be observed. - Page 4 IWATA HIGH PERFORMANCE HP-C 50TH ANNIVERSARY AIRBRUSH Iwata HP-C ·0.3-mm nozzle ·1/3 oz. (0.9 ml) cup...
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Page 5: Getting Started
Compressor Assembly 1. Screw the airhose onto the compressor. Though the High Performance HP-C airbrush can function on minimal amounts of air, its full versatility requires an adjustable 2. Screw the airhose onto the airbrush. or regulated air source with an air storage tank. Other compressor considerations include the length of use while spraying and the 3. -
Page 6: General Operation
GENERAL OPERATION 1. Depress the main lever (#7) to start airflow. Stippling Iwata airbrushes are designed to produce a wide range 2. Position the airbrush close to the surface, between of stippling textures. 1/16 and 1/2 inch. 1. Unscrew the needle cap (#1). - Page 7 Paint Preparation Safety Tips For non-specific airbrush paints, proper preparation, including • Always spray in well ventilated areas. filtering the paint through a nylon mesh, is critical for best • Do not spray solvent based (flammable) paints around performance. Thin paint with its proper solvent, and make open flames.
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Page 8: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors CAUTION: The most probable time to damage the needle 1. Dump out the color cup’s excess paint. is when the needle passes through the main lever (#7) and through the needle packing screw (#5). 2. - Page 9 Lubricating the Needle (#4) Lubricating the Air Piston (#12) To ensure smooth main lever (#7) action lubricate the needle To ensure smooth main lever (#7) action lubricate the air piston when the trigger won’t respond properly. when the trigger won’t respond properly. 1.
- Page 10 MAINTENANCE (CONT’D) 15. Place the needle chucking guide into the airbrush body. DO NOT over-lube the air piston; transferring excess lube into the air system may cause severe paint flow problems. a. Check the parts guide for proper orientation. DO NOT use light machine oil or WD-40 for lubrication. These b.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting Procedures
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Symptom Problem Solution Bubbles in Color Cup or Bottle Loose nozzle cap • Tighten (#2) finger tight Cracked or damaged nozzle • Replace nozzle (#3) Double Line Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry) • See Cleaning the Needle Dirty airbrush •... - Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES (CONT’D) Symptom Problem Solution Not Spraying Loose needle chucking nut • Finger tighten (#16) Needle stuck • Pull out/Break-free Needle (#4) Improper air pressure • See specific compressor instructions to raise or lower the air pressure Paint too thick •...
- Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES (CONT’D) Symptom Problem Solution Spattering Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry) • See Cleaning the Needle Paint build-up in needle cap • Unscrew (#1) and clean with cotton swab Air pressure too low • See specific compressor instructions to raise the air pressure Paint too thick •...
- Page 14 Pistol Grip Moisture Filter 10. Tighten the needle chucking nut. The Iwata-Medea Pistol Grip Moisture Filter delivers clean, dry air to your airbrush. Miniature in size, the super-fine, 5-micron filter 11. Screw the handle onto the airbrush body. TIP: Keep a spare element performs like a full-size filter separator.
- Page 15 For clean, dry air-flow. Attaching directly onto the airbrush, the Iwata-Medea Pistol-Grip Filter is the final defense to deliver clean, dry air to your airbrush. Miniature in size, the super- fine, 5-micron filter element performs like a full-size moisture separator.
- Page 17 11 Spring Guide I 170 2 (Screws Onto Airbrush) I 160 4 CA PROP 12 Valve Piston I 175 1 Adaptor (Iwata Airbrushes to Paasche Airhose) J 001 13 Body* Adaptor (Iwata Airbrushes to 14 Packing Air Piston (O-Ring) I 145 1 T &...
- Page 18 Copyright © 2013 ANEST Iwata-Medea, Inc. All rights reserved. The Iwata-Medea logo, Iwata-Medea®, Iwata Eclipse™, Iwata Revolution™, Iwata Kustom™, Iwata Micron™, Sprint Jet™, Smart Jet™, Power Jet Pro™, Power Jet Lite™, Medea Super Lube ™, Pistol Grip Filter™, and all products denoted with ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Iwata-Medea Inc. • Iwata® and the Iwata logo are registered trademarks of Anest Iwata...
- Page 20 . I W A T A - M E D E A . c o m ANEST IWATA-MEDEA, Inc. • 1336 N. Mason St., Portland, OR 97217 tel: 503-253-7308 • fax: 503-253-0721 • info@iwata-medea.com...
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