Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS User Manual

Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS User Manual

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  • Page 2 If you have any issues with this product, call ANEST IWATA-MEDEA (U.S.A.) 503-253-7308 (M-F 8AM - 4:30PM Paci c Time) or your local ANEST IWATA a liate before returning to your place of purchase. ANEST IWATA-MEDEA, INC. ANEST IWATA CORPORATION ANEST IWATA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
  • Page 3 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 Eclipse at its peak...
  • Page 4 IWATA ECLIPSE HP-BCS, SBS, CS, BS This multi-purpose, high-paint-flow, high-detail Eclipse Series airbrush covers a wide range of uses. Commonly used to spray premixed or heavier paints, it is well suited for uses demanding precise control of spray when applying moderate-to-large amounts of paint to a variety of surfaces and to various-sized areas.
  • Page 5 Iwata Eclipse HP-CS Iwata Eclipse HP-BS · Gravity-feed airbrush features a 0.35 mm needle and · Gravity-feed airbrush features a unique 0.35mm needle, nozzle and nozzle cap combination for fine-detail nozzle combination with a convenient 1/16 oz sized cup spraying, but with high-paint-flow capacity ·...
  • Page 6 Choose an appropriate compressor for your Eclipse airbrush. The 8. Press down on the main lever (#12) to start the flow of air Iwata Smart Jet Compressor is a good beginner choice and will through the airbrush. provide approximately 20-25 psi of air pressure to the Eclipse. The 9.
  • Page 7 3. Pull the main lever back much further, releasing more paint to cover the bigger area. Stippling Iwata airbrushes are designed to produce a wide range of stippling Line thickness can be controlled by adjusting the distance between textures. Remove the needle cap and nozzle cap (being very the airbrush and the surface, by manipulating the main lever and by careful not to bump the needle) and depress the main lever.
  • Page 8 Cutaway Handle Paint Preparation The cutaway handle (#19) is a special feature on the Eclipse. Its For non-specific airbrush paints, proper preparation, including filtering purpose is to free up paint clogs that may have formed at the tip of the paint through a nylon mesh, is recommended for best performance. the airbrush without removing the handle and the needle.
  • Page 9 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Airbrush between Colors Before Each Session Spray water, or the appropriate paint solvent, through the (BCS) airbrush to make sure the airbrush is working properly. 1. Remove the paint bottle. 2. Attach a bottle containing the appropriate cleaning solution. After Each Session 3.
  • Page 10 Cleaning the Needle 4. Coat the needle lightly with a high-quality lubricant, like Medea 1. Unscrew the handle (#19) from the airbrush body. Super Lube. 2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#18). 5. Wipe the needle with a soft, clean cloth, leaving a light coat 3.
  • Page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Solution Symptom Problem •Tighten (#3) with provided wrench •Bubbles in color cup or bottle •Loose head cap •Tighten (#2) finger tight •Loose nozzle cap •See nozzle (#4) to reseat the nozzle •Improper nozzle to body connection •See nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle •Cracked or damaged nozzle •See cleaning the needle •Double Line...
  • Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Symptom Problem Solution •Skipping •Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry) •Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner •Pigment too thick •See paint preparation •Air pressure too high •See specific compressor instructions to lower the air pressure •Improper nozzle to body connection •See nozzle (#4) to reseat the nozzle •Dirty airbrush •See cleaning the airbrush between colors...
  • Page 13 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Nozzle (#4) Crown Cap (Optional Accessory) In time, the nozzle may wear or be damaged and may need to A crown cap replaces the needle cap (#1). It physically protects the needle while spraying very fine lines. It also prevents pigment build-up be replaced.
  • Page 14 Needle (#17) Quick Disconnect (Optional Accessory) Iwata needles are made of precision ground and hardened A quick disconnect joint is screwed onto the air hose and a quick stainless-steel that will withstand prolonged usage. They are, disconnect adapter is screwed onto each airbrush. When using...
  • Page 16 — I W A T A E C L I P S E S E R I E S A I R B R U S H E S • M A S T E R P A R T S L I S T — PRICE ITEM ALSO...
  • Page 17 Copyright © 2006 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 Japan. All...
  • Page 18 w w w . I W A T A - A I R B R U S H . c o m part no. ECL 101 rev8 4/16...

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