Paasche TG-PL User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST TG-TALON-8/31/2011

Supersedes Instruction & Parts List TG-TALON-6/23/2010

WARNING: Spray materials may be harmful if inhaled or allowed

TG - TALON

Gravity Feed - Internal Mix ­Double Action Airbrush

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INTRODUCTlON:

Prime Characteristics of the Paasche® TALON 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.

TG Specifications:

• Dual Action

• Head Size .38mm *

• .4 Ounce Gravity Cup

• Hair Line to 1-1/2 Inches

• Crown Cap

• Cutaway Handle with Pre-set Needle Stop

• New Style Trigger and Piston

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 .

PTFE Packings.

Options for Talon:
.25mm head (TT-1 tip, TN-1 needle and TA-1 Aircap) - Great for jobs requiring the extremely 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

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Website: paascheairbrush.com
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Printed in the U.S.A.

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(A)

(B)

NO. PART DESCRIPTION

1. TAL-23 Crown Cap

1a. TAF-3 Fan Aircap for .66mm head -

(uses TT-3 and TN-3)

2. TA-1, TA-2, TA-3 Aircap (.25mm, .38mm, .66mm)

3. TT-1, TT-2, TT-3 Tip (.25mm, .38mm, .66mm)

4. MIL-12 “O” Ring for TG-30 Shell

5. TG-30 Shell Assembly

6. TG-4 Cup Cover

7. TAL-8 Packing Assembly PTFE

8. TAL-37 Trigger

9. TAL-14 Valve Casing

10. TAL-32 Air Valve Assembly

12. TAL-26 “O” Ring

NO. PART DESCRIPTION

13. TAL-22 “O” Ring

17. TAL-18 Rocker Assembly

18. MIL-11 Needle Spring

19. TAL-17 Spring Housing

20. TAL-19 Needle Lock Nut

21. MIL-12 “O” Ring for TG-34 Handle

22. TAL-34 Handle & Stop Assembly

23. 3A-4 “O” Ring

24. TN-1, TN-2, TN-3 Needle (.25mm, .38mm, .66mm)

25. TAL-35 Allen Wrench

26. TAL-28 Wrench

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REMOVING / REPLAClNG THE NEEDLE AND HANDLE (Illustration A):

1. Unscrew the handle and loosen the Locknut- #TAL-19 by turning counterclockwise. Depress the Trigger- #TAL-37 and hold in down
position while removing or inserting the needle. This assures the needle moves freely through the trigger. Gently remove the needle,
rotating if necessary, Do NOT force out!

2. Inspect the condition of the needle. If it is bent or misshapen in any way, replace it with a new needle. A bent needle can damage or
split the Tip- #TT causing bubbles or a rough spray pattern.

3. Hold trigger in DOWN position, insert the new needle into the Rocker Assembly- #TAL-18. Gently push needle through, rotating if
necessary, push gently forward until the needle stops in the front of the tip.

4. Release trigger and tighten locknut by turning clockwise.

REPLACING THE FINGER LEVER ASSEMBLY (Illustration B):

If the Trigger- #TAL-37 is removed, it is easiest to replace before the Rocker Assembly- #TAL-18 is inserted. The needle must be removed.

1. Hold trigger so the round side of the stem is to the front and flat side to the back of the airbrush (see B - END VIEW).

2. Insert trigger straight DOWN through the opening in the top of the airbrush shell (see B - TOP VIEW).

4. You want the bottom of the trigger to cover the round ball on top of the exposed plunger. Once the connection is made you should have
spring action when pushing down on the trigger. Proceed to replace Rocker Assembly- #TAL-18 and balance of parts as above. When
the needle is inserted it will prevent the removal of the trigger.

REPLACING THE TIP:

1. Remove handle, loosen Locknut- #TAL-19 and withdraw needle about one inch (1").

2. Un-screw the Aircap- #TA and remove. The Tip- #TT can now be unscrewed with Wrench- #TAL-28.

3. Place a new tip into position and tighten with wrench. The tip must be wrench tight. Finally push the needle forward until it is seated
fully forward into tip.

ADJUSTING WORN PACKING WASHER:

1. If Packing Assembly- #TAL-8 becomes worn or loose it must be tightened or replaced.

2. Tighten packing nut with small screwdriver. To reach packing all internal parts must be removed.

3. Replace needle and make sure packing nut is not too tight. A slight resistance to movement is needed when needle is passed through.

4. Completely re-assemble guts of airbrush.

CLEANING THE AIRBRUSH:

1. Spray airbrush cleaner through airbrush until it has no more color spraying out of airbrush.

2. Remove needle and wipe clean then replace.

3. If paint has dried for a time you can remove the front tip, and aircap for soaking or soak just the front of the airbrush in cleaner.

4. Any paint cleaner is fine. Keep trigger area dry if soaking.

PERSONAL SETTINGS:

Spring Housing- #TAL-17 Used to increase or decrease spring tension for the trigger pull back. Thread into the shell until the trigger
stroke feels comfortable. Threading in until it stops can cause the trigger to jam.

TROUBLESHOOTING:
Bubbling in cup:

1. Aircap- #TA needs to be tightened

2. Tip- #TT needs to be tightened further

Skipping or Spitting:

1. Paint too thick -reduce with thinner

2. Tip not seated -tighten Tip- #TT with wrench

3. Tip split or damaged needle -replace tip or needle

4. Needle or tip dirty -clean and replace

5. Air pressure too low -increase pressure or thin paint further (need 20 or more PSI to spray most paints)

Airbrush Not Spraying:

1. Clogged Tip- #TT -remove tip and clean

2. Needle not moving -tighten needle locknut

3. Low air pressure -increase pressure (need 20 or more PSI to spray most paint)

Sprays double line or heavy to one side:

1. Split Tip- #TT or bent Needle- #TN - replace

2. Dirty tip or needle - remove and clean

Jammed trigger or poor trigger motion:

1. Adjust Spring Housing- #TAL-17 - screw or unscrew the spring housing to lessen or increase tension on trigger motion

2. Paint leaking to trigger area - remove guts of airbrush and slightly tighten packing or replace if needed

3. Lubricate needle and trigger - apply Paasche Airbrush Lube (AL-2) to needle shaft and trigger slot area

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ACCESSORIES

36. A-34 Hanger

37. V-62 Wrench

36 37

AIRHOSES W/FACTORY INSTALLED COUPLINGS

34. A-1/8 Braided Airhose W/Couplings

35. HP-1/8 Red-Plastic Airhose W/Couplings

A-1/8 Braided Air Hose

34

HP-1/8 Red Plastic Hose

35

AL-2, 2.4 fl.oz., (85ml)
PAASCHE AIRBRUSH LUBE

Recommended Compressors and Accessories

220RAIR COMPRESSOR (1/6 H.P.), with

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D500 A

(ETL Listed)

Economical and suitable for all airbrushes
spraying properly thinned fluids. It is capable of
delivering up to 35 P.S.I. operating pressure
depending on airbrush being used. The
Paasche D500 is an oilless piston compressor.

t operates on 110-120 Volt, 1 phase, 60Hz,

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and delivers .4 C.F.M. @ 20 P.S.I.

Shipping Weight: 8 lbs. (3.6kg)

DA300R AIR COMPRESSOR (1/6 H.P.)

with Switch CSA approved

1/8 H.P. Piston Compressor with Auto shutoff.
Compressor shuts off when airbrush is not in
use. Operating pressure is 20 - 30 P.S.I.
depending on airbrush being used, delivers up
to 35 psi. 120 VAC, 1 Ph, 60 Hz, 1.4 A,
20L/Min. (0.7CFM), Noise 53dB, 1720 rpm.

Shipping Weight: 9.14 lbs. (4.6 kgs)

witch & R-75 Regulator

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conomical and suitable for all airbrushes
praying properly thinned fluids. It is capable of
elivering 30 - 45 P.S.I. operating pressure
epending on airbrush being used. The

aasche D220R is an oilless diaphragm unit
nd comes with the R-75 Regulator/Filter with
auge. It operates on 110-120 Volt, 1 phase,
0Hz, and delivers .7 C.F.M. @ 20 P.S.I. R75

egulator will regulate up to 45 P.S.I.
epending on usage (intermittent or constant)
nd size of airbrush being used.

hipping Weight: 11 lbs. (5kg)

IR COMPRESSOR (1/8 H.P.)

& R-75 Regulator

MT MOISTURE TRAP INSTALLATION

D3000R AIR COMPRESSOR (1/8 H.P.)

(ETL Listed)

This piston compressor is a tank mounted unit,
designed for compactness and portability. The
sturdy air tank stores reserve air volume and
reduces pulsation. Air pressure in the tank is
regulated with an automatic on/off limit switch
to a maximum of 40 P.S.I. Unit maintains 30
P.S.I. for extended periods. The unit has a five
foot grounded 3 wire cord.

The compressor features a 1/8 HP motor
which operates on 115 Volts, 1 Phase,
60Hz and draws .9 AMPS.

Shipping Weight: 14 lbs. (6.33kg)

DA400R AIR COMPRESSOR (1/6 H.P.)

1/6 H.P. Piston Compressor with Auto shutoff.
Compressor shuts off when airbrush is not in
use. Operating pressure 30 - 50 PSI
depending on airbrush being used, delivers up
to 55 psi.. 110-120VAC, 1 Ph, 60 Hz, 42L/Min.
(1.48CFM), 1720 rpm. With R-75 Regulator &
Moisture Trap included.

Shipping Weight: 12.2 lbs. (5.6 kgs)