INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST MIL-8/31/2011
Supersedes Instructions & Parts List MIL-4/27/2011
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.
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DOUBLE ACTION–INTERNAL MIX–
SIPHON FEED -
PTFE Packings.
INTRODUCTlON:
Paasche® model
MILLENIUM
features hand crafted construction using quality materials. The bodies are machined brass, polished and
chrome plated. Fluid tips are made from nickel silver, needles are stainless steel, the packing washer is PTFE and the handle is anodized
aluminum. This airbrush, preferred by professional and hobbyist alike, permits great flexibility in regulation of color and air without work
stoppage. Different size aircaps, tips and needles are quickly interchangeable to allow greater diversity in materials and coverage.
Head Sizes - Patterns - Fluid Thickness
Size 1 - Tip size .022 inches or .55mm
- Used for fine detail. Pencil Line to 1'' patterns
- Paint must be thinned further than 3 & 5 heads
Size 3
-Tip size .029 inches or .73mm
-Less detail than the size 1 head. 1/32'' to 1-1/2'' patterns
-Can spray slightly thicker paint than size 1 head
Size 5
-Tip Size .042 inches or 1.06mm
- Less detail than the size 3 head. 1/16'' to 2'' patterns
- Can spray slightly thicker paint than size 3 head
Working Pressures:
• Operating pressures 20-55 PSI; Maximum pressure 75 PSI
• 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 Trigger.
1. Attach airhose to air supply and to airbrush. If regulator is being used, set pressure between 20 -30 PSI.
2. Attach the color cup or bottle assembly to color socket.
Airbrush Operation:
1. Press down on Trigger to release air and pull back on Trigger 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 Trigger 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 Trigger 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.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Paasche Airbrush Company
4311 North Normandy Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634-1395
Phone:
773-867-9191
• Fax:
773-867-9198
Website: paascheairbrush.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
