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Form E-522
• Stylus should never be closer than 1/4" from material.
This will obstruct airflow causing ink to build up on the
cap. Wipe cap clean.
• The Vent hole in the ink reservoir should be closed with the
sealing pin when not in use. If the vent hole is not
sealed, the ink will thicken and may cause airbrush
clogging.
• If refilling the in reservoir from gallon containers, the ink
reservoir should be drained and cleaned out periodi-
cally. (dependent ink usage). This will help avoid thick
sediment from forming at the bottom of the ink reser-
voir. Always use paint filter #67-26588 when filling paint
reservoir.
Trouble Shooting
Problem Solution
No ink flow a. Increase fluid flow
b. Dirty cap, wipe stylus cap clean
c. No ink, replace ink and bottle
d. Breather hole plugged in cap
e. Verify operating air pressure
f. Vacuum leak, check fittings
Little fluid flow a. Increase fluid flow
b. Decrease velocity
c. Breather hole plugged in cap
Excess fluid a. Decrease fluid flow
b. Worn packing washers
c. Incorrect needle groove setting
Fluid Leak a. Check ink line fittings
b. Ink line connected to wrong
fitting
Inconsistent pattern a. Wipe clean stylus cap
b. Clean stylus
c. Breather hole plugged in cap
Fuzzy lines a. Increase fluid flow
b. Slow velocity
c. Lower stylus height
Wet pattern a. Decrease fluid flow
b. Increase velocity
c Incorrect needle groove setting
AB Function a. Set Pointer tool type to No_Tool
not working
Needle Removal
1.Remove Air Brush Stylus from tool head.
2.Release needle pressure from the seat of tip, by backing
off the fluid adjusting nut.
3. Remove the Rear Cap Assembly.
4. Using a pair of pliers, grip the Needle Piston Assembly nut
and pull the assembly out.
5. Loosen the needle chuck and slide needle out.
6. Replace needle to desired position and secure needle
chuck.
7. Reassemble in reverse order.
Needle Setting
Ink should be mixed thoroughly and always strained through
a lint free cloth or fine mesh strainer before using.
The Needle-Piston Assembly has a needle chuck which
locks the needle in position. The single groove on the shank
of the needle indicates location at which to lock the piston.
Lock piston slightly below mark for use with very heavy fluids
and slightly above mark (nearer blunt end) for light fluids.
Example: Eastman MP style ink requires the groove to be
completely covered.
Cleaning
Flush clean solvent through the fluid passage of the stylist
and wipe off the outside with clean solvent. Never leave the
entire stylist immersed in solvent. Dirty spray caps and tips
should be cleaned by soaking in solvent and blown clean with
air.
Note: Never use wire or sharp instruments to clean ports as
permanent damage may occur.
Helpful Hints
• Always keep material under airbrush stylus when marking.
This will help keep your table surface clean and free
from ink.
• Begin each day by marking a short pattern an scrap
material. This will clean the stylus and bring ink to the
stylus for future use.
• End each day by marking a short pattern on scrap material.
This will clean the stylus.
• Shake ink well before use.
This will allow the color pigment to mix and give a even
color when marking.