Iwata Eclipse Takumi Side Feed Dual Action Airbrush

Iwata Airbrush Limited Manufacturer Warranty

Iwata offers a five-year limited manufacturer warranty on Iwata airbrushes. This warranty is valid for the original purchaser from the date of purchase when bought from an authorized Iwata seller (SprayGunner). The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, and Anest Iwata-Medea, Inc. will repair or replace the unit, or provide replacement parts, upon a valid claim which must include proof of purchase.

Owner Responsibilities:

• Follow the written instructions provided with the airbrush for proper operation and maintenance.
• Retain the bill of sale, payment record, or canceled check to verify the purchase date and warranty eligibility.
• Keep the original packaging for potential warranty returns.

Exclusions:

• Damage due to improper cleaning, misuse, or lack of maintenance as outlined in the manual.
• Wear and tear on parts like needles, nozzles, seals, packings, and O-rings.
• Usage of non-Iwata standard replacement components.
• Shipping costs for warranty service are the responsibility of the owner. Airbrush can be shipped back to SprayGunner for diagnostics and repairs.

Limitations:

• This warranty excludes problems due to normal wear or misuse and does not cover incidental or consequential damages.
• Routine cleaning and maintenance are required to maintain the warranty.

Please note that failure to perform general maintenance, including cleaning, will void the warranty. This warranty replaces all other expressed or implied warranties.

SprayGunner Achieves Platinum Crown Dealer Status with Iwata - A New Milestone in Excellence

 At SprayGunner, we are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Crown Dealer status by Iwata. This esteemed recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality airbrushes, compressors, accessories, and parts from Iwata. As a Platinum Crown Dealer, we proudly carry the entire range of authentic Iwata products and offer fast shipping across the nation.

What is the Iwata Crown Dealer Program?

Understanding the Crown Dealer Tiers: Iwata’s Crown Dealer program is designed to recognize and reward dealers who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in offering Iwata products. Dealers are awarded crowns based on the percentage of total Iwata items they carry. The tiers are:

• Bronze Crown Dealer: Represents dealers who carry a select range of Iwata products.
• Silver Crown Dealer: Recognizes dealers with a broader selection of Iwata items.
• Gold Crown Dealer: Awarded to dealers who carry a substantial range of Iwata products.
• Platinum Crown Dealer: The highest tier, reserved for dealers who carry the complete range of authentic Iwata products and excel in service and support.

This is what SprayGunner can offer our awesome customers:

Comprehensive Product Range: As a Platinum Crown Dealer, SprayGunner offers the full spectrum of Iwata products. From top-of-the-line airbrushes and compressors to essential accessories and parts, our inventory includes everything you need for your airbrushing projects. Whether you’re a professional artist or a hobbyist, you can trust that we have the right tools to meet your needs.

Authentic Iwata Products: Our Platinum status assures customers that all Iwata products available at SprayGunner are 100% authentic. We are committed to providing only genuine products that meet Iwata’s high standards of quality and performance.

Expert Knowledge and Support: Our team at SprayGunner is well-versed in Iwata products and airbrushing techniques. As a Platinum Crown Dealer, we are equipped to offer expert advice and support to help you select the right products and achieve the best results in your projects.

Fast Nationwide Shipping: One of the benefits of our Platinum status is our ability to offer fast shipping across the nation. We understand that timely delivery is crucial, and we are dedicated to ensuring that your Iwata products arrive quickly and safely, no matter where you are in the country.

Explore Our Range of Iwata Products

At SprayGunner, we are proud to offer the full range of Iwata airbrushes, compressors, accessories, and parts. Our Platinum Crown Dealer status is a mark of our dedication to quality and customer service, ensuring that you receive the best products and support in the industry.

Discover the full range of Iwata products at SprayGunner and enjoy the confidence that comes with purchasing from a Platinum Crown Dealer. Shop now at SprayGunner for the best selection, competitive prices, and expert advice.

 We are excited to continue serving the airbrushing community with the highest standards of quality, expertise, and support. Thank you for choosing SprayGunner, and we look forward to helping you achieve your creative goals with the finest Iwata products.

 

IWATA ECLIPSE AIRBRUSH SERIES

This multi-purpose, high-paint-flow, high-detail Eclipse Airbrush Series covers a wide range of uses. Commonly used to spray premixed or heavier paints, it is well suited for uses demanding precise control of spray when applying moderate-to-large amounts of paint to a variety of surfaces and to various-sized areas. This Eclipse Airbrush Series has established a benchmark for excellence in an all-purpose airbrush.

 

GETTING STARTED

Compressor
Choose an appropriate compressor for your Eclipse airbrush. The Iwata Smart Jet Compressor is a good beginner choice and will provide approximately 20-25 psi of air pressure to the Eclipse. The low - high pressure output category of compressors can provide up to 50 psi to the Eclipse. At 35 psi, the ideal air pressure to utilize all of the airbrush’s unique potential, the Eclipse’s versatility provides high-paint flow for background spray as well as for controllable fine line detail performance. This unmatched versatility is a unique feature of the Iwata Eclipse airbrush series.

ASSEMBLY (BCS)
1. Screw the air hose onto the compressor.
2. Screw the air hose onto the airbrush.
3. Adjust the air pressure to between 35 and 55 psi.
4. Check for any air leaks in the compressor and air hoses.
5. Fill the bottle with Medea Airbrush Cleaner, or the appropriate solvent for your paint.
6. Attach the bottle to the airbrush by pushing the bottle stem into the bottle joint of the airbrush body.
7. Point the airbrush away from you.8. Press down on the main lever (#12) to start the flow of air through the airbrush.
9. Pull back on the main lever to open the nozzle of the airbrush.
10. Spray cleaning solution through the airbrush to rinse out any residual pre-testing pigment.

ASSEMBLY (BS, CS, Takumi)
1. Screw the air hose onto the compressor.
2. Screw the air hose onto the airbrush.
3. Adjust the air pressure to between 25 and 35 psi.
4. Check for any air leaks in the compressor or air hoses.
5. Place a few drops of cleaner into the bowl.
6. Point the airbrush away from you.
7. Press down on the main lever (#12) to start the flow of air through the airbrush.
8. Pull back on the main lever to open the nozzle of the airbrush.
9. Spray cleaning solution through the airbrush to rinse out any residual pre-testing pigment.

 

GENERAL OPERATION

Fine-Line Spray
1. Depress the main lever (#12) to start airflow.
2. Position the airbrush close to the surface, between 1/16 and 1/2 inch is common.
3. Pull the main lever back slightly to start the flow of paint.

Stippling
Iwata airbrushes are designed to produce a wide range of stippling textures. Remove the needle cap and nozzle cap (being very careful not to bump the needle) and depress the main lever. Experiment with various air pressure to achieve the right texture for your project. Higher pressures will produce larger dot patterns.

⚠︎ CAUTION
The needle and nozzle are very delicate. Even a slight bend on the tip of the needle can adversely affect the spray pattern. Replacing the needle cap on the Eclipse with an optional crown cap will protect the needle, yet enable an extremely narrow line to be sprayed.

Wide-Line and Background Spraying
1. Depress the main lever (#12).
2. Position the airbrush further away from the surface, from 1/2 to 6 inches is common.
3. Pull the main lever back much further, releasing more paint to cover the bigger area.

Line thickness can be controlled by adjusting the distance between the airbrush and the surface, by manipulating the main lever and by raising or lowering the air pressure. An extremely narrow line can be obtained by carefully removing the needle cap (#1), positioning the airbrush closer to the surface and working at a lower air pressure.

Increase the distance between the airbrush and painted surface to control the line’s width. Increasing the air pressure will also affect the spray width. The Eclipse’s maximum useable line width is approximately 2½ inches.

Cutaway Handle
The cutaway handle (#19) is a special feature on the Eclipse. Its purpose is to free up paint clogs that may have formed at the tip of the airbrush without removing the handle and the needle.

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.

Air Pressure
For the Eclipse, working pressures generally vary between 25 and 55 psi, depending on what type of work is being done and what textures are desired. In general 35 psi or above is preferred to take full advantage of the unique, versatile spray characteristics of the Eclipse. The viscosity of the paint and your desired spray characteristics will also affect your ideal pressure. As a general rule, larger amounts of paint, or thicker paints, will be sprayed with higher pressures.

PAINT PREPARATION
For non-specific airbrush paints, proper preparation, including filtering the paint through a nylon mesh, is critical for best performance. Thin paint with its proper solvent, and make repeated passes across the work to build up the color. This improves your work’s quality and decreases your airbrush’s cleaning time.

⚠︎ CAUTION 
•Always spray in well ventilated areas.
• Do not spray solvent based (flammable) paints around open flames.
• Use the appropriate respirator to safely filter out paint vapors particular to your specific paint type.
• Wear eye protection to prevent paint contact with eyes.
• Never exceed the airbrush’s pressure limit (98 psi).

 

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Airbrush between Colors (BCS)
1. Remove the paint bottle.
2. Attach a bottle containing the appropriate cleaning solution.
3. Spray until the solution sprays clear.
4. Remove the bottle of cleaning solution.
5. Spray air until the airbrush sprays dry.
6. Attach a bottle containing the next color.
7. Repeat cleaning procedure when finished.

Cleaning the Airbrush between Colors (BS, CS, TAKUMI)
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 leftover paint.
4. Fill the bottom of the cup with cleaner.
5. Spray cleaner until the spray is clear.
6. (TAKUMI ONLY) Separate cup from adaptor and wipe adaptor and cup threads clean using a paper towel.
7. Add the next color to the color cup.
8. Repeat cleaning procedure when finished.

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.

 

Cleaning the Needle
1. Unscrew the handle (#19) from the airbrush body.
2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#18).
3. Gently pull the needle (#17) 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 (#4).

⚠︎ CAUTION
The most probable time to damage the needle is when the needle passes through the main lever (#12) and through the needle packing screw (#14b).

If the needle stops abruptly, retract and examine the trigger mechanism for proper assembly and re-insert the needle.

7. Tighten the needle chucking nut finger tight. Pull the main lever back and forth to visually confirm the needle’s ability to move.
8. Screw the handle back onto the airbrush body.

Periodically
To ensure smooth main lever action, lubricate the needle (#17) and the main lever mechanism (#12) regularly.

1. Unscrew the handle (#19).
2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#18).
3. Remove the needle.
4. Coat the needle lightly with a high-quality lubricant, like Iwata 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.

Drip one drop of lube into the slot directly behind the main lever and as close to the main lever as possible.

⚠︎ CAUTION
DO NOT over-lube the needle; transferring excess lube into the nozzle may cause severe paint flow problems.

DO NOT use light machine oil or WD-40 for lubrication. These lubes cause the needle to stick when it moves through the needle packing and can also get into the air system.

If it becomes absolutely necessary to dismantle the airbrush remember that most situations, unless otherwise directed, do not require tools.

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Symptom	Problem	Solution
Bubbles in color cup or bottle	Loose head cap	•Tighten (#3) with provided wrench
	Loose nozzle cap	•Tighten (#2) finger tight
	Improper nozzle to body connection	•See nozzle (#4) to reseat the nozzle
	Cracked or damaged nozzle	•See nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle
Double Line	Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)	•See cleaning the needle
	Dirty airbrush	•See cleaning the airbrush between colors •See cleaning the needle
	Debris on nozzle tip	•See nozzle (#4) and clean nozzle with toothpick
	Bent needle	•See needle (#17) to replace needle
	Cracked or damaged nozzle	•See nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle
Not Spraying	Loose needle chucking nut	•Finger tighten (#18)
	Loose head cap	•Tighten (#3) with provided wrench
	Improper air pressure	•See specific compressor instructions to raise or lower the air pressure
	Paint too thick	•See paint preparation
	Bottle vent hole is plugged	•Use pushpin to unclog vent hole
	Clogged nozzle	•See nozzle (#4) and clean nozzle with toothpick
	Cracked or damaged nozzle	•See nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle
Skipping	Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)	•Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner
	Pigment too thick	•See paint preparation
	Air pressure too high	•See specific compressor instructions to lower the air pressure
	Improper nozzle to body connection	•See nozzle (#4) to reseat the nozzle
	Dirty airbrush	•See cleaning the airbrush between colors •See cleaning the needle
	Cracked or damaged nozzle	•See nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle
Spattering	Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)	•Clean with cotton swab dipped in cleaner
	Pigment build-up in needle cap	•Unscrew #1 and clean with cotton swab
	Air pressure too low	•See specific compressor instructions to raise the air pressure
	Pigment too thick	•See paint preparation
	Dirty airbrush	•See cleaning the airbrush between colors •See cleaning the needle
	Dried out air valve packing o-ring	•Lube trigger housing

⚠︎ Nozzle contains Nickel.

 

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Nozzle (#4)
In time, the nozzle may wear or be damaged and may need to be replaced.
1. Unscrew the handle (#19).
2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#18).
3. Gently pull the needle (#17) part way back. It doesn’t need to be fully pulled out.
4. Unscrew the head cap (#3).
5. The nozzle should fall out. If it doesn’t, push it gently to the side with your thumb.
6. Fit the new nozzle onto the airbrush body.
7. Screw the head cap onto the airbrush body.
• Hand tighten cap or “lightly” tighten it with the provided wrench.
• DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
8. Push the needle all the way forward until it seats with the new nozzle.
9. Tighten the needle chucking nut.
10. Screw the handle onto the airbrush body.
TIP: Keep a spare nozzle on hand for unforeseen accidents.

⚠︎ Nozzle contains Nickel.

Crown Cap (Optional Accessory, Standard on Takumi)
A crown cap replaces the needle cap (#1). It physically protects the needle while spraying very fine lines. It also prevents pigment build-up and spattering when spraying large backgrounds.

Preset Handle (Optional Accessory, Standard on Takumi)
The preset handle replaces the handle (#19). A threaded adjusting screw mounted behind the handle limits the distance the main lever can be pulled back. This provides accurate control of paint volume and is especially useful when doing repetitive, precision work.

Needle (#17)
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 unforeseen accidents.

Quick Disconnect (Optional Accessory)
A quick disconnect joint is screwed onto the air hose and a quick disconnect adapter is screwed onto each airbrush. When using multiple airbrushes, the quick disconnect joint facilitates changing airbrushes on the same air hose quickly.

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