Full Product Manual

INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST RAPTOR-1/13/2016
INTRODUCTlON:
Prime Characteristics of the Paasche® RAPTOR Airbrush include the ability to spray fluids requiring gravity feed doing fine detail and
shading work. The Double Action, Internal mix feature permits flexibility in regulation of color and air without work stoppage. PTFE
Packings.
RG Specifications:
• Dual Action
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Head Size .25mm ( TT-1 tip, TN-1 needle and TA-1 Aircap) Great for "Super" fine detail
1/10th Ounce Gravity Cup
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Hair Line to 1-1/2 Inches
Crown Cap (optional) note: crown cap is for needle tip protection and can be removed for fine detail
Cutaway Handle with Pre-set Needle Stop New Style Trigger and Piston
Options for Raptor :
.38mm head (TT-2 tip, TN-2 needle and TA-2 Aircap) - Great for jobs requiring fine detail
.66mm head (TT-3 tip, TN-3 Needle and TA-3 Aircap) - Great for spraying Metallics, Pearlescent and Thicker Paints
.66mm Fan Aircap (TAF-3 Aircap, TN-3 Needle and TT-3 tip) Will give a 2-1/2 to 3 inch flat pattern for covering larger areas
Working Pressures:
• Operating pressures 15-55 PSI; Maximum pressure 85 PSI. Fan aircap needs 20 PSI or more.
• 20-30 PSI is best for detail spraying w/ properly thinned paint
• Use the higher pressures for thicker material where fine detail is not critical or thin the paint to allow lower pressures.
Equipment Set-up:
The Airbrush is held in the same manner as a pen, with the index finger comfortably over the finger button.
1. Attach air hose to air supply and to airbrush. If using a regulator set pressure between 20 -55 PSI.
Airbrush Operation:
1. Press down on Finger Button to release air and pull back on button to control quantity of color.
2. To spray a fine line without heavy ends, start moving the airbrush without release of color. Then start the color at the beginning of line
and stop the color at the end, but continue the motion of the airbrush after the color has stopped.
3. Practice this movement until you can spray a fine line or a broad pattern without heavy build up at the beginning or end of your strokes.
4. Speed of movement controls density of color and fading effects at beginning and end of strokes.
5. For detail, hold the airbrush very close to the surface push down for air and pull back very slowly on the Finger Button to release a
small amount of paint.
6. For background work and broad effects, hold the airbrush away from the work surface and pull back on Finger Button to release
required amount of color.
7. For Stippling remove the aircap, push down on the trigger and pump the trigger forward and back. Adjust the air pressure between 15
and 50 PSI for desired stipple effect.
8. For more instruction see the “22 Airbrush Lessons for Beginners” booklet enclosed with your airbrush.
Paasche Airbrush Company
4311 North Normandy Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634-1395
Printed in the U.S.A.
RAPTOR
Gravity Feed - Internal Mix -
Double Action Airbrush
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Website: paascheairbrush.com
E-Mail: [e-mail]
WARNING: Spray materials may be harmful if inhaled or allowed
to come into contact with the skin or eyes. Consult the product
label and Material Safety Data Sheet supplied for the spray
material. Follow all safety precautions. CAUTION: Well Ventilated
Area Required to remove fumes, dust or overspray. Secure airhose
to Airbrush with V-62 Wrench for safety and to prevent air leaks.
M a x i m u m A i r P r e s s u r e 7 5 P . S . I .
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Remove needle protection
cap for fine detail______