Iwata Revolution TR1 Manual

IWATA TR1 & TR2 MANUAL & PARTS GUIDE

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Congratulations on your purchase of an Iwata Revolution™ airbrush, a versatile, reliable and dependable
airbrush. The Revolution was designed for the new airbrush user or hobbyist seeking Iwata’s famous
superior spray quality combined with multi-purpose versatility.
Iwata airbrushes are designed for demanding professionals. Modern precision machining and carefully
selected materials used in the manufacturing process 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 Revolution at its peak performance,
proper care and attention must be observed.
ONLY FROM IWATA-MEDEA
VALUE,
QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
distinguish these airbrushes as Revolution!

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.
• .3 mm Needle/Nozzle/Nozzle Cap combination.
• 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 TRIGGER GUNS
Comfort combined with ultra-smooth performance create an ideal team for custom-automotive painting.
Revolution Trigger Guns deliver total paint and spray control, just like conventional airbrushes, while
oering the same comfort and feel of larger spray guns. Solvent-based paints can’t harm the airbrush
thanks to the PTFE needle-packing seal, while the Pistol-Grip Filter defends against moisture in
the airhose.

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.
• .5 mm Needle/Nozzle/Nozzle Cap combination.
• 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 finely
atomized background spray in addition to controllable fine
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 airflow.
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 flow 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 flow of paint.
Stippling
Iwataairbrushesaredesignedtoproduceawiderange of 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 fine 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 flow 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 airflow.
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-specific airbrush paints proper preparation, including
filtering 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 (flammable) paints around
open flames.
• Use the appropriate respirator to safely filter 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 finished.
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 finger tight.
• Pull the trigger back and forth to visually confirm 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 flow 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).

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

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 (#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 fingers.
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 fine 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 unfore-
seen 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-Medea 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-Medea offers a wide
assortment of bottles for every application.
Pistol Grip Moisture Filter
The Iwata-Medea Pistol Grip Moisture Filter delivers clean, dry
air to your airbrush. Miniature in size, the super-fine, 5-micron
filter element performs like a full-size filter separator.
The clear filter bowl allows visual inspection of built up moisture.
Release the water by pulling the spring-loaded release valve.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

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.
The clear filter bowl allows a visual
inspection of built-up moisture and is
evacuated through a spring-loaded
release valve – without taking the
filter off the airbrush.
Ergonomically designed, the Pistol-Grip
Filter provides for many comfortable
hours of spraying.
The Iwata Revolution
TR1 and TR2 Series
Airbrush features
the Iwata-Medea
Pistol-Grip Filter.
Pistol-Grip Filter
For clean, dry air-ow.

— IWATA REVOLUTION TR1/TR2 AIRBRUSHES • MASTER PARTS LIST —
PRICE ITEM ALSO
# ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE # HP-TR1 HP-TR2 FITS
1 Needle Cap 0.30 mm A I 701 3 nopt
0.50 mm A I 701 1 opt nBCR, CR, SAR
2 Nozzle Cap 0.30 mm C I 702 2 nopt AR, BR
0.50 mm C I 702 1 opt nBCR, CR, SAR
3 Nozzle 0.20 mm G I 704 3 opt opt
0.30 mm C I 704 2 nopt AR, BR
0.50 mm 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 (O-Ring) A I 150 2 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 0.30 mm C I 717 4 nopt
0.50 mm 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 nxCR, CS, C, C+,
CH, CM-C
18b Cup Lid F I 718 2 xn
19 Valve Packing (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 nxSBS, SB, SB+,
CM-SB
32b Gravity Side Cup 1/2 oz G I 070 6 xnSBS, SB, SB+,
CM-SB
33 AirValve Set 2pcs. G I 712 1 nn
Spanner A I 165 1 nn
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Genuine Iwata
All Iwata airbrushes areWarranted 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. Call or e-mail Iwata-Medea before returning an airbrush
for the appropriate procedure for warranty repairs.
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