Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS, Eclipse HP-CS, Eclipse HP-SBS, Eclipse HP-BS User Manual

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Iwata Eclipse™ airbrush, a versatile, reliable and high-performance airbrush.
We designed this Eclipse for the exacting needs of the artist who requires a multi-purpose, high-paint ow airbrush for spraying
ne details and wide backgrounds all with one airbrush, one nozzle and needle size. This technology proves to be the dening
feature of the Iwata Eclipse.

Iwata airbrushes are designed for the demanding professional. Modern precision machining and carefully selected materials are
used in the manufacturing process to 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 Eclipse at its peak
performance, proper care and attention must be observed.

ONLY FROM IWATA-MEDEA

VERSATILITY,

RELIABILITY & PERFORMANCE

distinguish these airbrushes as Eclipse!

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Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS

Iwata Eclipse HP-SBS

·Bottom-feed airbrush features a 0.5 mm needle and
nozzle cap combination

·Sets the industry standard for high-performing,
general-purpose, high-paint-ow airbrushes

·Versatile, reliable performance – this airbrush does it all

· Side-feed airbrush features a 0.35mm needle, nozzle, and
nozzle cap combination with the option of four cup sizes
– the standard 1/8 oz side cup, a 1/4 oz side cup, a special
1/2 oz gravity-feed side cup or a 1 oz siphon-feed bottle

· Ideal for custom automotive graphics and murals, as
well as for ne-arts work that requires custom color
mixing and thicker paints

· The Auto-Graphics version of the HP-SBS is similar to the
standard HP-SBS, except that it comes with a large 1/2 oz
gravity-feed cup and a 1 oz siphon-feed bottle

IWATA ECLIPSE HP-BCS, SBS, CS, BS

This multi-purpose, high-paint-ow, high-detail Eclipse Series airbrush 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 Series brush has established a new benchmark for excellence in an
all-purpose airbrush.

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Iwata Eclipse HP-CS

Iwata Eclipse HP-BS

· Gravity-feed airbrush features a unique 0.35mm needle,
nozzle and nozzle cap combination for ne-detail
spraying, but with high-paint-ow capacity

· Generous 1/3 oz sized cup is designed with a new funnel
shape, which makes for easy clean up and more ecient
paint ow

· Automotive artists, ne artists and students will
appreciate how well the Eclipse CS sprays heavier
acrylics and Medea Textile Colors, while maintaining
high-detail spray characteristics

· Gravity-feed airbrush features a 0.35 mm needle and
nozzle combination with a convenient 1/16 oz sized cup

· The improved funnel design of the cup makes for easy
clean up and more ecient paint ow

· Ideal for nail and beauty applications

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GETTING STARTED HP-BCS, SBS, CS, BS

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
high-powered Iwata Power Jet, Power Jet Lite and Power Jet Pro
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.

(BCS)

1. Screw the air hose onto the compressor.

2. Screw the air hose onto the airbrush.

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 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.

(BS, CS, SBS)

1. Screw the air hose onto the compressor.

2. Screw the air hose onto the airbrush.

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 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.

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GENERAL OPERATION HP-BCS, SBS, CS, BS

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.

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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 20 and 60
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 recommended for best performance.
Paint should be thinned with its proper solvent. It is best to prepare
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. (98 psi)

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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.

(BS, CS, SBS)

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. Add the next color to the color cup.

7. 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.

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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 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.

Drip one 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 or WD-40 for lubrication. These
will cause the needle to stick as it moves through the needle
packing o-ring.

CAUTION: If it becomes absolutely necessary to dismantle
the 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).

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

Symptom

•Bubbles in color cup or bottle

•Double Line

•Not Spraying

Problem

•Loose head cap

•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

•Loose head cap

•Improper air pressure

•Paint too thick

•Bottle vent hole is plugged

•Clogged nozzle

•Cracked or damaged nozzle

Solution

•Tighten (#3) with provided wrench

•Tighten (#2) finger tight

•See nozzle (#4) to reseat the nozzle

•See nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle

•See cleaning the needle

•See cleaning the airbrush between colors

•See cleaning the needle

•See nozzle (#4) and clean nozzle with toothpick

•See needle (#17) to replace needle

•See nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle

•Finger tighten (#18)

•Tighten (#3) with provided wrench

•See specific compressor instructions
to raise or lower the air pressure

•See paint preperation

•Use pushpin to unclog vent hole

•See nozzle (#4) and clean nozzle with toothpick

•See nozzle (#4) to replace the nozzle

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Symptom

•Skipping

•Spattering

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 (#4) to reseat the nozzle

•See cleaning the airbrush between colors

•See cleaning the needle

•See nozzle (#4) 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 housing

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

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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.

Crown Cap (Optional Accessory)

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.

Pre-Set Handle (Optional Accessory)

The pre-set 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.

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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.

Several bottle sets and styles are available. From the Crystal Clear
bottles and Jars of water based paints to the solvent impervious
High Strength translucent bottles and jars, Iwata-Medea offers a
wide assortment of bottles for every application.

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— IWATA ECLIPSE SERIES AIRBRUSHES • MASTER PARTS LIST —

PRICE ITEM HP HP HP HP ALSO
# ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE # BCS BS CS SBS FITS

1 Needle Cap A I 601 1 n n n n

2 Nozzle Cap 0.50 mm B I 602 1 n x x x

0.35 mm C I 602 2 x n n n

3 Head Cap C I 603 1 n n n n

4 Nozzle 0.50 mm C I 604 1 n opt opt opt

0.35 mm E I 604 2 opt n n n

5 Packing Head O-Ring A I 605 1 n n n n

6 Body* N/A n x x x

N/A x x n x

N/A x n x x

N/A x x x n

7 Packing-Valve Piston O-Ring B I 580 1 n n n n ICM-B

8 Air Valve Guide Body B I 608 1 n n n n

9 Air Valve A I 609 1 n n n n

10 Air Valve Spring A I 510 4 x n n n ICM-B

11 Air Valve Guide Screw A I 611 1 n n n n

12 Main Lever (Trigger) C I 612 1 n n n n

13 Needle Chucking Set (PTFE) A I 725 1 n n n n HP-BC, BC2

14 Needle Chucking Guide C I 715 1 n n n n

15 Needle Spring A I 135 2 n x x x HP-A

A I 135 1 x n n n

16 Spring Guide C I 170 2 n n n n HP-C

17 Needle 0.50 mm B I 617 1 n opt opt opt

0.35 mm B I 617 2 opt n n n

18 Needle Chucking Nut A I 120 2 n n n n HP-C

PRICE ITEM HP HP HP HP ALSO

# ITEM DESCRIPTION CODE # BCS BS CS SBS FITS

19 Single Cut Handle E I 619 1 n n n n

Pre-Set Handle G I 155 2 opt opt opt opt HP-C

Crown Cap G I 105 0 opt opt opt opt HP-C

Bottles 2 oz I 480 2 n x x x BC/BC2
(See Price List for Other Sizes)

21 Lid

Eclipse CS C I 618 1 x x n x

Side Cup 1/4 oz C I 095 7 x x x opt HP-SB

Gravity Cup 1/3 oz C I 095 8 x x opt opt HP-SB

Gravity Cup 1/2 oz C I 095 8 x x x opt HP-SB

22 Fluid Cup

Side Cup 1/8 oz G I 070 3 x x x n HP-SB

Side Cup w/Lid 1/4 oz G I 070 4 x x x opt HP-SB

Gravity Cup w/Lid 1/2 oz G I 070 6 x x x opt HP-SB

22a Lower Lid 1/8, 1/4 oz B I 095 6 x x x n HP-SB

22b Packing Lower Lid A I 150 5 x x x n HP-SB

23 Blanking Cover A I 045 2 x x x n HP-SB

Quick Fit Set I 160 3 opt opt opt opt
(Quick Disconnect that Screws
Onto the Air Hose and an
Adaptor that Screws Onto
the Airbrush)

Quick Fit Adaptor I 160 4 opt opt opt opt
(Adaptor that Screws
onto the Airbrush)

n = yes x = no opt = optional

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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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