Iwata Revolution Series Instruction Manual

HP-TR1 | HP-TR2
Operating Instruction Manual
R500-IM-OAJ

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Iwata Revolution Series and NEO For Iwata Series airbrushes deliver soft, eortless
coverage at low air pressures. Fine atomization is achieved with the smallest
of air compressors, making these airbrushes a simple choice for medium spray
applications and for anyone wanting to start airbrushing for the rst time.

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Uttar Pradesh, India
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If you have any issues or warranty service questions, contact your
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NEED ASSISTANCE

Iwata Revolution TR1
• Pistol trigger design allows xed, dual action operation.
• Internal mix airbrush.
• Ergonomic, balanced handle for easy, level spraying.
• Spray pattern .75” down to hairlines.
• Replaceable, internal PTFE needle packing for use
with solvent-based paints.
• R3 head system
• FA450 Iwata Pistol Grip Filter defends against moisture.
• Side-feed airbrush design allows the use of side-feed
bottles and cups.
• .25 oz side-mounted color cup.

Iwata Revolution TR2
• Pistol trigger design allows xed, dual-action operation.
• Internal mix airbrush.
• Ergonomic, balanced handle for easy, level spraying.
• Spray pattern 1.5” down to ne lines.
• Replaceable, internal PTFE needle packing for use
with solvent-based paints.
• R5 head system
• FA450 Iwata Pistol Grip Filter defends against moisture.
• Side-feed airbrush design allows the use of side-feed
bottles and cups.
• .5 oz side-mounted color cup.

Compressor
Choose an appropriate compressor for your Revolution
airbrush. The Iwata Sprint Jet and Smart Jet compressors are
good beginner’s choices and will provide approximately 30
psi of air pressure to the Revolution. 30 psi provides a nely
atomized background spray in addition to controllable ne
detail performance.
Assembly
1. Screw the airhose onto the compressor.
2. Screw the airhose onto the airbrush.
Spraying
1. Pull the trigger (#9) back slightly and only the air will
come out.
2. Pull the trigger back more until paint starts to spray
in small amounts.
3. Pulling the trigger back further releases even more paint
until the trigger is pulled as far as it can go.
Fine-Line Spray
1. Pull the trigger (#9) slightly back to start airow.
2. Position the airbrush close to the surface, between 1/16
and 1/2 inch is common.
3. If using a Power Jet, Power Jet Lite, or Power Jet Pro
compressor, adjust the pressure to between 30 and 45 psi.
4. Check for any air leaks in the compressor or airhoses
5. Place a few drops of cleaner into the bowl.
6. Point the airbrush away from you.
7. Pull back on the trigger (#9) a little to start the ow of
air through the airbrush.
8. Pull back on the trigger all the way to fully open the
nozzle of the airbrush.
9. Spray cleaning solution through the airbrush to rinse out
any residual pre-testing pigment.
3. Pull the trigger back more to start the ow of paint.
Stippling
Iwataairbrushesaredesignedto produceawide rangeof stippling
textures.
1. Unscrew the needle cap (#1)
2. Unscrew the nozzle cap (#2)
3. Adjust the air pressure between 5 and 50 psi.
Lower air pressure will give you coarse stipple whereas higher
pressure will provide a ne stipple effect. Paint viscosity will
also effect the stippling texture.
GETTING STARTED REVOLUTION TR1, TR2
GENERAL OPERATION REVOLUTION TR1, TR2

Line thickness can be controlled by adjusting the distance
between the airbrush and the surface and also by varying the
paint ow by manipulating the trigger’s position.
An extremely narrow line can be obtained by carefully
removing the needle cap (#1) and positioning the airbrush
closer to the surface.
CAUTION: The needle and nozzle are very delicate. Even a
slight bend on the tip of the needle can adversely effect the
spray pattern.
Wide-Line and Background Spraying
1. Pull the trigger (#9) slightly back to start airow.
2. Position the airbrush further away from the surface,
from ½ to 6 inches is common.
3. Pull the trigger back much further releasing more paint to
cover the bigger area.
Increase the distance between the airbrush and painted
surface to control the line’s width. Increasing the air pressure
will also effect the spray width. The Revolution’s maximum
usable line width is approximately 2½ inches.
Air Pressure
For the Revolution, working pressures generally vary be-
tween 20 and 60 psi,depending on what type of work is being
done and what textures are desired. A good working pres-
sure may average around 25 psi.The viscosity of the paint and
your desired spray characteristics will also effect your ideal
pressure.As a general rule, larger amounts of paint,or thicker
paints, will be sprayed with higher pressures.WARNING: Do
not exceed 100psi
Paint Preparation
For non-specic airbrush paints proper preparation, including
ltering the paint through a nylon mesh, is recom-
mended for best performance. Paint should be
thinned with its proper solvent. It is best to pre-
pare paint relatively thin and make repeated passes
across the work to achieve the desired shade.This will also
improve the quality of your work and decrease the cleaning
time of your airbrush.
Safety Tips
• Always spray in a well ventilated area.
• Do not spray solvent-based (ammable) paints around
open ames.
• Use the appropriate respirator to safely lter out the paint
vapors particular to the kind of paint you are using.
• Wear eye protection to prevent paint contact with eyes.
• Never use air pressure that exceeds the airbrush’s limit.
(100 psi)

Choose an Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors
1. Dump out the color cup’s excess paint.
2. Rinse the cup with the appropriate cleaning solution.
3. Use a paper towel to wipe out any left-over paint.
4. Fill the bottom of the cup with cleaner.
5. Spray cleaner until the spray is clear.
6. Add the next color to the color cup.
7. Repeat cleaning procedure when nished.
Cleaning the Needle
1. Unscrew the handle (#16) from the airbrush body.
2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#14).
3. Gently pull the needle (#13) straight out.
4. Fold a soft cloth damp with cleaner over the needle.
5. Rotate the needle to gently wipe the residual paint off.
6. Carefully insert the needle into the airbrush until it seats
fully against the nozzle (#3).
7. Tighten the needle chucking nut nger tight.
• Pull the trigger back and forth to visually conrm the
needle’s ability to move.
8. Screw the handle back onto the airbrush body.
Before Each Session
Spray water, or the appropriate paint solvent, through the
airbrush to make sure the airbrush is working properly.
After Each Session
Or any time the airbrush becomes clogged.
1. Increase the air pressure.
2. Spray cleaning solution for a short time.
3. Clean the needle if necessary
Cleaning the airbrush this way helps clean the paint passage,
the nozzle, and the needle thoroughly.
MAINTENANCE

Periodically
To ensure smooth main lever action lubricate the needle
(#17) and the main lever mechanism (#10 or #11) regularly.
1. Unscrew the handle (#17 or #18).
2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#16).
3. Remove the needle.
4. Coat the needle lightly with a high-quality lubricant, like
Medea Super Lube.
5. Wipe the needle with a soft, clean cloth, leaving a light
coat of lube behind.
6. Re-insert the needle gently into the airbrush.
7. Tighten the needle chucking nut.
8. Screw the handle onto the airbrush body.
9. Drip 1 drop of lube into the slot directly behind the main
lever and as close to the main lever as possible.
DO NOT over-lube the needle or the main lever mechanism,
since it is possible to transfer excess lube into the nozzle
causing severe paint ow problems.
DO NOT use light machine oil orWD-40 for lubrication.These
will cause the needle to stick as it moves through the needle
packing o-ring.
CAUTION:Ifitbecomesabsolutelynecessarytodismantlethe
airbrush remember that in most situations tools are not
needed. DO NOT use pliers. If needed use the provided
wrench to unscrew the head cap (#3).
NEVER soak your entire airbrush in any liquid.
NEVER store your airbrush with spray medium
or cleaning agents in the uid cup.

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Symptom
•Bubbles in color cup or bottle
•Double line
•Not spraying
Problem
•Loose nozzle cap
•Improper nozzle to body connection
•Cracked or damaged nozzle
•Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)
•Dirty airbrush
•Debris on nozzle tip
•Bent needle
•Cracked or damaged nozzle
•Loose needle chucking nut
•Needle stuck
•Improper air pressure
•Paint too thick
•Cup vent hole is plugged
•Clogged nozzle
•Cracked or damaged nozzle
Solution
•Tighten (#2) finger tight
•See nozzle (#3) to reseat the nozzle
•See nozzle (#3) to replace the nozzle
•See cleaning the needle
•See cleaning the airbrush between colors
•See cleaning the needle
•See nozzle (#3) and clean nozzle with
toothpick
•See needle (#15) to replace needle
•See nozzle (#3) to replace the nozzle
•Finger tighten (#16)
•Pull/break-free needle (#15)
•See specific compressor instructions to
raise or lower the air pressure
•See paint preparation
•Use pushpin to unclog vent hole
•See nozzle (#3) and clean nozzle with
toothpick
•See nozzle (#3) to replace the nozzle
Nozzle contains Nickel.

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Symptom
•Skipping
•Spattering
•Trigger sticks (back and forth)
•Trigger sticks (up and down)
Problem
•Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)
•Pigment too thick
•Air pressure too high
•Improper nozzle to body connection
•Dirty airbrush
•Cracked or damaged nozzle
•Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)
•Pigment build-up in needle cap
•Air pressure too low
•Pigment too thick
•Dirty airbrush
•Dirty airbrush
•Dried out air valve packing o-ring
Solution
•Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner
•See paint preparation
•See specific compressor instructions to
lower the air pressure
•See nozzle (#3) to reseat the nozzle
•See cleaning the airbrush between colors
•See cleaning the needle
•See nozzle (#3) to replace the nozzle
•Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner
•Unscrew #1 and clean with cotton swab
•See specific compressor instructions
to raise the air pressure
•See paint preparation
•See cleaning the airbrush between colors
•See cleaning the needle
•See cleaning the airbrush between colors
•See cleaning the needle
•Lube trigger shaft
Nozzle contains Nickel.

Nozzle (#3)
In time, the nozzle may wear or be damaged and may need
to be replaced.
1. Unscrew the handle (#16).
2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#14).
3. Gently pull the needle (#13) part way back. It doesn’t
need to be fully pulled out.
4. Unscrew the nozzle cap (#2)
5. Unscrew nozzle counter-clockwise with provided wrench.
6. Screw new nozzle into the airbrush body with your ngers.
7. Slightly tighten the nozzle with the provided wrench.
• DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
8. Screw the nozzle cap onto the airbrush body.
9. Push needle all the way forward until it seats with new nozzle.
10. Tighten the needle chucking nut.
11. Screw the handle onto the airbrush body.
TIP: Keep a spare nozzle on hand for unforeseen accidents.
Needle (#13)
Iwata needles are made of precision ground and hardened
stainless steel that will withstand prolonged usage.They are,
however, subject to easy physical damage because of the
long tapered, extremely ne tip. If the needle point becomes
severely bent, it must be straightened before pulling it back
through the nozzle. If not, the bent needle might damage the
nozzle as it’s pulled through.TIP: Keep a spare needle on hand
for unforeseen accidents.
Quick Disconnect (Optional Accessory)
A quick disconnect joint is screwed onto the airhose and
a quick disconnect adapter is screwed onto each airbrush.
When using multiple airbrushes the quick disconnect joint
facilitates changing airbrushes on the same airhose quickly.
Side-Feed Color Bottles and Cups
(Optional Accessory)
Several bottle sets and styles are available.From Crystal Clear
bottles for water-based paints to the solvent-impervious High
Strength translucent bottles, Iwata offers a wide assortment of
bottles for every application. Chrome-plated side mounted
cups are also available in 1/8 and 1/4 oz sizes.
Color Bottles (Optional Accessory for BCR
and SAR)
Several bottle sets and styles are available.From Crystal Clear
bottles for water based paints to the solvent impervious
High Strength translucent bottles, Iwata offers a wide assort-
ment of bottles for every application.
Pistol-Grip Moisture Filter
The Iwata Pistol-Grip Moisture Filter delivers clean, dry air to
your airbrush. Miniature in size, the super-ne, 5-micron lter
element performs like a full-size lter separator.
The clear lter bowl allows visual inspection of built up moisture.
Release the water by pulling the spring-loaded release valve.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Nozzle contains Nickel.

— IWATA REVOLUTION HP-TR1 | HP-TR2 —
PRICE ITEM ALSO
# ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE # HP-TR1 HP-TR2 FITS
1 Needle Cap R3 A I 701 3 nopt
R5 A I 701 1 opt nBCR, CR, SAR
2 Nozzle Cap R3 C I 702 2 nopt AR, BR
R5 C I 702 1 opt nBCR, CR, SAR
3 Nozzle R3 C I 704 2 nopt AR, BR
R5 C I 704 1 opt nBCR, CR, SAR
4 Body* N/A nx
N/A xn
7 Needle Packing Screw C I 725 2 nn
7a Needle Packing (PTFE) A I 725 3 nn
9 Trigger I I 714 1 nn
10 Needle Chucking Guide F I 715 2 nn
11 Needle Spring A I 770 3 n n
12 Spring Guide H I 770 2 nn
13 Needle R3 C I 717 4 nopt
R5 C I 717 5 opt n
14 Needle Chucking Nut A I 120 2 nnAll
16 Handle D I 719 2 nnSAR
PRICE ITEM ALSO
# ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE # HP-TR1 HP-TR2 FITS
18a Cup Lid C I 718 1 nopt CR, CS, C, C+,
CH, CM-C
18b Cup Lid F I 718 2 opt nTH
19 AirValve O-ring A I 145 1 nnHP, HP+,
HI-LINE
24 Trigger Screw C I 714 2 nn
25 Pistol-Grip Filter F F A450 nnAll
26 Blanking Cover A I 045 2 nnSBS, SB, SB+,
CM-SB
27 Valve Piston C I 713 1 nn
28 Main Body Ring Screw A I 731 2 n n
29 Slide Cam I I 730 1 nn
30 Slide Cam Spring B I 730 2 nn
31 Main Body Ring D I 731 1 nn
32a Gravity Side Cup 1/3 oz G I 720 1 nopt SBS, SB, SB+,
CM-SB
32b Gravity Side Cup 1/2 oz G I 070 6 opt nSBS, SB, SB+,
CM-SB
33 AirValve Set 2pcs. G I 712 1 nn
Spanner A I 165 1 nn
n= yes x= no opt = optional
*Replacement parts not available.

©2009 Anest Iwata-Medea, Inc. All rights reserved.
All Iwata airbrushes are warranted against all manufacturing defects of material and manufacture or workmanship for a
period of FIVE years from date of purchase. This warranty does not cover needles, nozzles, o-rings and internal packings
since these parts need to be replaced occasionally due to normal wear. Any other parts or materials that are or become
defective so as not to be usable within this period will be repaired or replaced. This warranty does not cover damage
caused by negligence or airbrushes which have been altered or abused in any way.