Sealey AB931 Instructions Manual

PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST FOR:

AIR BRUSH KIT

Model No: AB931

Issue: 1
Date: 200203

Item Part No Description Item Part No Description Item Part No Description

1 AB931/01 Housing Right 11 AB931/11 O-Ring 21 AB931/21 Spring, Plunger
2 AB931/02 Housing Left 12 AB931/12 Bushing 22 AB931/22 Housing, valve
3 AB931/03 Gravity Cup 13 AB931/13 Screw 23 AB931/23 Cap, End
4 AB931/04 Cap, Gravity Cup 14 AB931/14 Trigger 24 AB931/24 Fluid Adj. Screw
5 AB931/05 O-Ring 15 AB931/15 Spring, Trigger 25 AB931/25 Inlet
6 AB931/06 Seat, Nozzle 16 AB931/16 Plunger 26 AB931/26 Hose Assembly
7 AB931/07 Fluid Cap 17 AB931/17 Cap, Valve Upper End 27 AB931/27 Nut, Adjustment Screw
8 AB931/08 Nozzle, .03mm 18 AB931/18 O-Ring 28 AB931/28 Fluid Inlet Screw
9 AB931/09 Needle 19 AB931/19 Cap, Valve Lower End 29 AB931/29 Air Reg Valve

10 AB931/10 Cap, Nozzle Seat 20 AB931/20 O-Ring 30 AB931/30 Adaptor, Air Hose

NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component
parts without prior notice. IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this equipment. WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12

months from purchase date. proof of which will be required for any claim. INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and
promotions, call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address including your postcode.

Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

01284 757500

01284 703534

email

[e-mail]

Web

www.sealey.co.uk

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR :

AIR BRUSH KIT

Model:

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according
to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH
CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP
INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

p WARNING! Ensure that Health and Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations

are adhered to when using tools.

3 Ensure that the air brush and accessories are in a clean, sound condition and good working order. Take

action for immediate repair or replacement of damaged parts. Use recommended parts only. The use of
unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

3 Ensure the air brush supply hose is not tangled, twisted or pinched.
7 DO NOT use air brush or accessories if damaged.
7 DO NOT operate air brush while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or intoxicating medication, or if fatigued.
8 DO NOT direct spray against yourself, other persons or animals, electrical equipment or the machine itself.
7 DO NOT use the air brush for a task it is not designed to perform.
3 Wear approved eye protection and a suitable respirator when painting. A full range of personal safety

equipment is available from your Sealey Dealer.

7 DO NOT allow smoking or open flame in the work area.

2. ASSEMBLY

Note: Numbers in brackets refer to item numbers

in the parts diagram.

2.1. Screw the gravity cup (3) into the top of the
nozzle seat (6).

2.2. Screw one end of the hose assembly (26) onto
the inlet (25).

2.3. Screw the other end of the hose assembly (26)
to the air supply.

2.4. When using a compressor (Sealey Model
No. AB900), connect the hose assembly (26)
to the air hose adaptor before
connecting to the compressor, fig.1.A.

2.5. When using a propellant can (Sealey Model
No. AB/P), connect the hose assembly (26)
to the air regulator valve (29).

2.6. Ensure the valve is turned fully anti-clockwise before screwing to the top of the propellant can, fig.1.B.

3

. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1. Mask the area which is NOT to be painted.

3.2. Ensure the object to be painted is free from dust and grease etc.
After mixing and thinning the paint, as instructed by the paint manufacturer, fill the gravity cup just over

3.3.
half full and replace the lid.

Note:You can mix any colour combinations required for use with your air brush, but ONLY mix compatible paints,

i.e mix enamels with enamels, lacquers with lacquers and so on. Mix thoroughly, making sure that the
paint is free from lumps. It may be necessary to strain the paint first.

3.4. Turn the air ON and test your spray on old newspaper or other material to get the feel of your air brush.

Note: When using quick drying paints, it is advisable to clean or immerse the fluid end of the air brush in a

compatible solvent between sprays.

3.5. Make any necessary spray adjustments. The paint flow and spray pattern are adjusted by turning the fluid
cap at the front of the air brush. The cap is completely closed when it has been turned clockwise to the
stop point. T
attained by turning the cap approximately 4 half turns anti-clockwise.

various degrees of paint flow, turn the cap anti-clockwise. The maximum flow will be

o obtain

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3.6. Holding the air brush about 6 inches from the surface press the trigger. Using short strokes, move the air
brush at a steady rate, parallel to the surface (Fig.2).

3.7. Apply a light coat of paint, let it dry, then apply another coat. Continue with this method until the desired
coverage is reached. DO NOT spray too heavily.

3.8. Once you are satisfied with the results of your test pieces and have made any necessary adjustments
to the air brush, continue with the task to be performed. Best results are achieved with a good
constant motion. Start the motion before pressing the trigger, and follow a through motion after
releasing the trigger (Fig.3).

CAUTION: ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT SPRAY NEAR
NAKED FLAMES.

Fig. 2

KEEP AIR BRUSH

PARALLEL TO SURFACE

Fig. 3

SURFACE

5

. TROUBLESHOOTING

THE PROBLEM

Paint Runs.

Grainy Spray.

Paint Splattering.

Curved Stroke.

Paint Spitting.

Restricted Spray.

Bubbles in Paint Jar

Erratic Spray

THE CAUSE

Too much paint applied.
Moving air brush too slowly along workpiece.
Not releasing trigger at the end of stroke.

Paint too thick.
Dried paint deposits on tip, needle or regulator.

Needle snapping back into tip.

Air brush arcing too close to object.

Needle snapping back into tip.

Regulator screwed in too tight.
Paint tube in pot clogged.

Regulator open too loose.
Paint tube in pot clogged.

Fluid needle bent or paint deposits on needle.

THE SOLUTION

Hold brush further away from object.
Press trigger lightly.
Move at a constant speed.
Release trigger at end of stroke.

Thin paint.
Clean air brush thoroughly,
(as described above).

Release needle gently.

Keep air brush parallel to the object,
unless curved stroke is desired.

Release needle gently.

Loosen regulator.
Clean as described above.

Tighten regulator.
Clean as described above.

Replace needle or clean as
required.

HERE

FOLLOW

THROUGH

MOTION

START

MOTION

HERE

PRESS

TRIGGER

HERE

KEEP MOTION

STEADY AND SPRAY

RELEASE
TRIGGER

4. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

NOTE: To achieve the best results when spraying it is always best to start with the air brush clean and totally
free from old paint deposits, dirt etc. Therefore the air brush should be thoroughly cleaned immediately
after each operation.

4.1. Remove the empty gravity cup, wipe the inside thoroughly, including the lid.

4.2. Fill the cup half full of thinners and re-attach to the air brush.

4.3. Spray onto newspaper, this will clean the needle, fluid cap and air tip. Hold a soft cloth over the fluid cap

and spray again, this will force air and thinners through the air brush and clean the internal moving parts.
Should the air brush become clogged with paint, remove the needle, cap and tip as follows:

4.3.1. Squeeze the two halves of the housing (1 & 2) together to prevent the nozzle seat (6) rotating.

4.3.2. Using the spanner provided unscrew the nozzle and remove the needle.

4.4. Clean the needle, fluid cap and air tip with a small piece of cotton wool dipped in thinners.

4.5. Re-assemble the air brush by reversing the above instruction.

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NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component
parts without prior notice.

IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this equipment.
WARRANTY:
INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions, call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address

including your postcode.

Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date. proof of which will be required for any claim.

Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

01284 757500

01284 703534

email

[e-mail]

Web

www.sealey.co.uk

AB931 - 1 - 200203