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focus on the proper equipment set up, and maintenance information
necessary for a well functioning airbrush body art system. We will
assume that you have a fundamental understanding of how an airbrush and
compressor work. |
Equipment
and Setup
Step
1: Equipment check:
In this setup we will be using eight colors and ten
airbrushes. You must first have the following equipment, most
of which can be found in the ITD
2004 Advanced Professional System:
One
open-end adjustable wrench
One compressor with regulator and hose:
minimum 40psi, oil & maintenance free
One
ten-port manifold:
assembled using brass fittings found at hardware store
One
¼" 6.3 mm Hex Connector
Ten Airbrushes, ten 10ft airbrush braided hoses: preferably
Iwata HP units
Ten
1oz plastic airbrush spray bottles with caps
Nine 4ounce bottles of ITD Paint: black,
blue, red, green, yellow, orange, pink, white, purple
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ITD Stencil & Display Package
Work unit with airbrush holders
One
bottle of isopropyl alcohol
One container of cotton pads
One cosmetic powder brush
One container of talc or baby powder
One small garbage container
Two stencil organizers
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Step 2: Compressor Hose / Compressor assembly: Prepare the
threads of the
hose using Teflon tape. Attach the compressor hose to the
compressor outlet. Use the adjustable wrench to snug the
threads down. If you live in an extra humid climate you may
need to install a moisture trap before attaching the hose.
Moisture traps can be found at most hardware stores. Notice
the ITD rolling, portable, work /storage unit seen in this picture
doubles as a compressor silencer. We designed it specifically
with special events in mind. |
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3: Compressor Hose / Manifold / Hex Connector assembly:
Your next step
is to attach
the manifold to the other end of the compressor hose. Both hose and
manifold must be threaded tightly (use adjustable wrench) into either
end of the Hex Connector. We recommend that you use Teflon
tape around the threads of the hose as well as the manifold.
This will prevent air leakage, which in turn will keep the compressor
from over working and overheating. |
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Step
4: Airbrush Hose / Manifold assembly: Thread the
airbrush hoses
onto the Manifold ports, then snug hand tight (do not use
wrench). There is no need for Teflon tape here, as the
airbrush hoses have rubber seals. Be careful to avoid
crimping the hoses. Repeat process until all the hoses are
attached.
Step
5: Airbrush / Airbrush Hose / Spray Jar Assembly:
Be sure you have
a firm grip
on the airbrush as you thread it to the airbrush hose. Here again,
there is no need for the use of Teflon tape or the adjustable wrench
(just snug by hand). Insert 1oz plastic spray jar into the
bottom of the airbrush and gently twist until secure. Place
airbrush / spray jar into airbrush holder. Repeat process.
Step
6: Compressor adjustment: Before plugging
in the
compressor be sure that the off/on lever is in the off
position. Plug in compressor and flip lever to the on
position. When the compressor tank reaches maximum capacity,
your compressor should automatically shut off. Take this
opportunity to listen for possible air leaks in your system.
If everything has been properly installed there should be no air
leaks. Next, set the compressor regulator to approximately
20psi. |
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