MODEL G5354
AIRBRUSH KIT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2007 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools
17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser-
10. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the
tool. Make sure your air hose is in
good condition and is long enough to
reach your work without stretching.
vicing and changing accessories.
18. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep
proper footing/balance at all times.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets, or other jew-
elry which may get caught in moving
parts. Non-slip footwear is recom-
mended. Wear a protective hair cov-
ering to contain long hair.
19. USE
THE
RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES. Refer to this man-
ual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories
may cause risk of injury.
20. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
BEFORE USING. Check for bind-
ing and alignment of parts, broken
parts, part mounting, loose bolts,
and any other conditions that may
affect machine operation. Repair or
replace damaged parts.
12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use a face or dust mask if cut-
ting operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resis-
tant lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses.
21. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED
TOOL CONNECTED TO AIR.
Disconnect the air hose and do not
leave tool until it is relieved of any
built up pressure.
13. WEAR APPROVED HEARING
PROTECTION. Air escaping from
pneumatic tools can exceed safe
exposure limits and may cause
hearing damage with prolonged
exposure.
22. NEVER ALLOW UNTRAINED
USERS TO USE THIS TOOL
WHILE UNSUPERVISED.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a
vise to hold work when practical. It is
safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
23. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE
INTENDED OPERATION, STOP
USING TOOL. Seek formal training
or research books or magazines
that specialize in pneumatic tools.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools lubricated and clean
for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
24. BE AWARE OF HOSE LOCATION
WHEN
USING
PNEUMATIC
TOOLS. Hoses can easily become
a tripping hazard when laid across
the floor or spread out in a disorga-
nized fashion.
16. REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do
not carry tool with hand on trig-
ger and always disconnect from air
when not in use.
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Additional Safety Instructions for Spraying
1. READ THIS MANUAL. This manual
contains proper operating instruc-
tions for this airbrush.
8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Protect
exposed skin from overspray by
wearing a protective suit or other
approved garment.
2. READ
MATERIAL
LABELS
and MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEETS (MSDS). Read and know
all the instructions on the packag-
ing label and the MSDS before
opening the package. This informa-
tion could save your life.
9. INAPPROPRIATE USE. DO NOT
point or shoot airbrush directly at
yourself or another person or ani-
mals. Do not attempt to use the air-
brush for any other use than it was
intended.
3. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Always wear a NIOSH approved
respirator when spraying or work-
ing around finishing materials.
10. STORAGE. Thoroughly clean and
dry airbrush before storage. Store
in an approved cabinet.
11. SOLVENTS. Always store solvents
and shop towels soaked in solvent
in approved containers.
4. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. Always
have a fully charged multi-class
or class B fire extinguisher in the
immediate area.
12. EYE PROTECTION. Wear eye pro-
tection whenever spraying or clean-
ing. Solvents and chemicals can
cause serious eye injury, which
could lead to blindness.
5. FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. NEVER
spray near open flame or where
any spark could occur.
13. OPERATING PRESSURE. DO
NOT exceed the recommended
inlet air pressure. Excessive pres-
sure could cause the airbrush to
burst or cause other internal equip-
ment damage.
6. FRESH AIR. Always provide ade-
quate exhaust to keep area free of
built-up vapors. NEVER spray in an
enclosed space.
7. DISCONNECT COMPRESSED
AIR. Always disconnect the air-
brush from compressed air before
cleaning, changing attachments or
when performing maintenance of
any kind on this tool.
14. LOCAL LAWS. Consult local
authorities regarding exhaust and
waste disposal requirements.
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
Foreword
Contact Information
We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model
G5354 Airbrush. This model is part of a
growing Grizzly family of fine tools. When
used according to the guidelines set forth
in this manual, you can expect years of
trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof
of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis-
faction.
If you have any comments regarding this
manual, please write to us at the following
address:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Email: [email protected]
It is our pleasure to provide this manual
with the Model G5354. It was written to
encourage safety considerations and guide
you through general operating procedures
and maintenance.
Most importantly, we stand behind our
tools. If you have any service questions or
parts requests, please call or write us at
the location listed below.
The specifications, details, and photo-
graphs in this manual represent the Model
G5354 as supplied when the manual was
prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s pol-
icy of continuous improvement, changes
may be made at any time with no obligation
on the part of Grizzly.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: [email protected]
Read the manual before operation.
Become familiar with this tool, its
safety instructions, and its operation
before beginning any work. Serious
personal injury may result if safety or
operational information is not under-
stood or followed.
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TOOL DATA SHEET
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901
Model G5354
Airbrush
MODEL
G5354
MIX TYPE
External
TYPE OF FEED
SPRAY PATTERN
TRIGGER ACTION
Siphon (Bottom)
Pencil Line to 2"
Dual
INLET AIR
15-50 PSI
PRESSURE
BODY MATERIAL
MATERIAL USAGE
Chromed Steel
Thinned acrylics, acrylic
enamels and lacquers,
gouches, fabric colors, inks,
watercolors and dyes.
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SECTION 3: SETUP
Inventory
Assembly
Prior to assembly and use of the air-
brush, it is essential that all parts be thor-
oughly cleaned and dried. Please refer to
Cleaning in the MAINTENANCE section
on Page 11 for more detailed instructions.
Your airbrush left our warehouse in a care-
fully packed box. If you discover the air-
brush is damaged after you have signed for
delivery, please immediately call Customer
Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice.
During assembly, make sure all connec-
tions are tight enough to prevent air leaks
but not so tight as to cause damage.
Save the containers and all packing materi-
als for possible inspection by the carrier or
its agent. Otherwise, filing a freight claim
can be difficult.
To assemble the airbrush:
After you have unpacked the carton you
should find the following:
1. Attach one end of the air hose to the
airbrush body, as shown in Figure 2.
Model G5354 Inventory (Figure 1)
A. Glass Jar w/Enclosed Lid .................. 1
B. Glass Jar w/Suction Lid ..................... 1
C. Air Hose ............................................. 1
D. Airbrush.............................................. 1
E. Airbrush Hanger................................. 1
F. Metal Jar ............................................ 1
G. Adapter .............................................. 1
H. Nozzle Tip Wrench 2mm ................... 1
I. Eyedropper ........................................ 1
Figure 2. Air hose attached to airbrush.
A
B
2. Attach the adapter to the air hose, as
shown in Figure 3.
C
E
D
H
G
F
I
Figure 1. Model G5354 inventory.
Figure 3. Adapter attached to air hose.
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3. Connect the hose from the air com-
pressor to an air regulator, then adjust
the air pressure to 30 PSI.
Controls
4. Connect the adapter with the air hose
to the air regulator (see Figure 4).
Trigger Stop
Trigger
Needle
Chuck
Siphon
Tube
Spray
Regulator
Air Intake
Needle
Figure 6. Controls.
Needle Chuck: Loosens the needle for air
spray adjustment.
Figure 4. Adapter attached to regulator.
Needle: The position of the needle relative
to the spray tip controls the shape and size
of the spray pattern. Unlock the needle
then slide it in or out to adjust the spray.
5. The glass jar with suction lid or the
metal jar installs in the airbrush by
pushing the nozzle into the receiver
tube on the airbrush body. Figure
5
shows an example of the metal jar
Trigger: Operates the flow of paint through
the airbrush.
installed.
Trigger Stop: Adjusts how far trigger
returns when released.
Air Intake: Connects to the air compres-
sor.
Siphon Tube: Connects to the glass jar
or metal jar.
Spray Regulator: When rotated, regu-
lates the amount of fluid that comes out.
Figure 5. Metal jar installed on airbrush.
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Spraying
The paint you use with this brush should
be thinned to the consistency of 2% milk.
Strain paint with a coffee filter when pour-
ing it into the jar.
Keep in mind that paint dries quickly inside
the airbrush. If you plan to stop spraying
for a few minutes, flush the airbrush with
cleaning solution (see Page 11) through
the siphon tube.
EXPLOSION HAZARD! DO NOT
smoke or have any source of flame
or spark near spraying. Vapors will
explode if ignited.
To use your airbrush:
1. Read and follow the paint manufactur-
er's instructions for spraying, mixing,
safety, and disposal.
2. Ensure the jar or metal cup is securely
mounted to the airbrush and all other
fittings are secure to avoid leaks.
RESPIRATORY HAZARD! Always use
a NIOSH approved respirator when
using spray equipment. Failure to
protect your lungs can lead to respi-
ratory illness and nervous system
damage.
3. Set the inlet air pressure to between
15-50 PSI, depending on the paint
manufacturer recommendations (nor-
mal operating pressure is 30 PSI.)
4. Fill the jar or metal cup with premixed
material.
5. Press the trigger down and pull back to
spray. Trial-and-error, along with a lot
of practice, are necessary to achieve
desirable results. Test your material
flow and spray pattern on a piece of
cardboard or scrap material. Seek out-
side resources to educate yourself on
airbrush techniques.
TOXIC FUMES! Always use an
approved spray booth or well ven-
tilated area when spraying. NEVER
spray in a confined space where
toxic fumes and flammable vapors
can accumulate to deadly levels.
The airbrush is factory set for the most
common spray pattern and fluid flow.
Adjust the spray regulator or needle
chuck to change this setting.
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SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
G6261—Campbell Hausfeld™ Water
Filter
H7274—Campbell Hausfeld™ Pressure
Regulator
Remove damaging water vapor before it
reaches your pneumatic tools. This highly
effective, five micron filter features a see-
through bowl and easy in-line connections.
150 PSI maximum air pressure. 1⁄4" NPT.
Mini Series. Provides regulated output
pressure of 0 to 125 PSI for proper tool
operation. Locking pressure knob prevents
accidental adjustments. 15 SCFM flow
capacity @ 90 PSI. 1⁄4" NPT.
Figure 9. H7274 Campbell Hausfeld™
Figure 7. G6261 Campbell Hausfeld™
pressure regulator.
water filter.
G8114—3⁄8" x 25 Ft. Air Hose
H3272—Mini Air Compressor
1
G8115—3⁄8" x 50 Ft. Air Hose
This
⁄8
HP Mini Air Compressor is the
G8116—3⁄8" x 100 Ft. Air Hose
perfect companion to any air brush set.
Portable design features automatic shut-
off at 38 PSI, moisture trap, air brush
holder and coiled air hose. CFM at
maximum PSI is 0.48. 10"L x 51⁄2"W x
63⁄4"H. Weight is 9 lbs.
Multi-purpose red rubber air hose is flex-
ible and abrasion resistant. Rated for 200
PSI, this air hose has a bursting strength
of 800 PSI and 1⁄4" NPT ends.
Figure 8. Red rubber air hose.
Figure 10. H3272 Mini Air Compressor.
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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
4. Disassemble the airbrush components
Cleaning
as shown on the parts breakdown,
located on Page 13.
Proper cleaning is the best way to ensure
5. Clean the components in a glass or
trouble free performance from your air-
plastic container with the appropriate
brush. If your airbrush is not thoroughly
cleaning solution. Avoid submerging
cleaned, damage and poor spraying will
the entire gun and keep O-rings
result. Problems caused by improper clean-
away from solvent as much as pos-
ing will not be covered by the warranty.
sible when cleaning.
Keep in mind that your cleaning solution
6. Dry all parts with a lint free cloth.
must be of the same base as the paint.
In other words, use water to clean water-
7. Coat the needle with a layer of needle
based paints and thinner/solvent to clean
lubricant or mineral oil.
oil based paints.
8. Reassemble the airbrush. Place a
Clean the airbrush immediately after each
piece of tape on the top of the trig-
use. Paint dries quickly. A spare jar is
ger plate spring to prevent it from
included with your airbrush so that you can
falling out until the airbrush is fully
always keep cleaning material on hand to
assembled. Make sure the bottom of
quickly clean the airbrush if you are going
the trigger fits on top of the valve stem
to stop using it for longer than a minute.
assembly. Insert the needle all the way
Use the included dropper to inject a small
to the spray regulator until it stops.
amount of cleaning fluid into the siphon
tube, then spray it out and repeat the pro-
cess until no paint comes out.
Needle Refurbishing
When you are finished using your airbrush
for the day, do a full breakdown and clean-
The needle tip is very delicate and can
ing job.
become "hooked" or bent if it gets bumped
during cleaning. If this happens, a replace-
ment needle can be purchased, or you can
To do a full cleaning job:
refurbish your existing needle.
1. Spray cleaning liquid through the air-
brush until the spray is clean and free
of any paint.
A popular way to refurbish the needle is
with a fish hook sharpening stone that can
be purchased where fishing supplies are
sold. These stones are very fine and make
it easy to re-establish a fine point.
2. DISCONNECT AIRBRUSH FROM
COMPRESSED AIR!
3. Remove the paint container (jar or
After using the stone, the needle can be
placed in a drill press, drill or Dremel®,
metal cup) and the air hose.
then polished successively with 1200,
1500, and 2000 grit wet sandpaper, then
polished with beeswax.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Excessive over-
spray.
1. Spray pattern adjusted incor-
rectly for your application.
2. Air press too high.
3. Airbrush is too far from sur-
face.
1. Adjust the spray regulator.
2. Reduce air pressure.
3. Keep airbrush at recom-
mended distance.
4. Spraying too fast.
4. Slow down and maintain
consistent, even parallel
stroke.
Spray pattern is
oblong or doesn't
fly straight.
1. Needle has a "hook" at the tip 1. Refurbish or replace the
or has been damaged.
needle.
Spray pattern wider 1. Nozzle is worn or damaged.
than normal, even
1. Replace spray nozzle.
when adjusted.
Material leaks from 1. Cap not secure.
1. Tighten.
jar.
2. Jar not tight on airbrush body. 2. Tighten.
3. Leaking from cap vent hole.
3. Hold airbrush upright; do
not tilt.
Material leaks from 1. Fluid tip loose.
1. Tighten.
airbrush.
2. Dry or damaged seals.
3. Excessive air pressure.
2. Replace seals.
3. Reduce air pressure.
Dry Spray.
1. Inlet air pressure too high.
2. Airbrush too far from surface.
1. Lower inlet air pressure.
2. Keep airbrush at recom-
mended distance.
3. Airbrush stroke too fast.
4. Incorrectly thinned paint.
3. Slow down; use a consis-
tent parallel stroke.
4. Thin paint more.
Paint leaks from
nozzle.
1. Debris will not let the nozzle
seal.
1. Clean nozzle.
2. O-ring worn.
2. Replace O-ring.
Air flow problems.
1. Air hose or connections are
leaking.
1. Replace air hose or re-
establish air hose connec-
tions.
2. Valve stem assembly at fault.
2. Replace the valve stem
assembly
Fluttering, spit-
ting spray, and
general paint flow
problems.
1. Paint or material is thinned
incorrectly.
1. Thin paint/material to
manufacterer's recommen-
dations; test airbrush by
spraying water.
2. Dried paint or debris on
needle, in nozzle, or on other
internal components.
2. Disassemble and clean air-
brush with special attention
to needle and nozzle.
3. Refer to "Air Flow
Problems" in troubleshoot-
ing.
3. Air flow problem.
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Parts Breakdown G5354
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1
DESCRIPTION
AIR BRUSH FRAME
P5354001
P5354002
P5354003
P5354004
P5354005
P5354006
P5354007
P5354008
P5354012
P5354013
P5354014
P5354015
P5354016
P5354017
P5354018
P5354022
P5354023
P5354024
P5354025
P5354026
P5354027
P5354028
P5354029
P5354030
2
O-RING 19.8 X 2.4 P20
SPRAY NOZZLE
3
4
FLUID TIP-FINE
5
SPRAY REGULATOR
NOZZLE COVER
TRIGGER PLATE SPRING
NEEDLE TUBE ASSEMBLY
NEEDLE CHUCK SCREW
NEEDLE
6
7
8
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
TAIL COVER
TRIGGER
MICRO ADJUST SCREW
VALVE STEM ASSY
O-RING 2.75 X 0.85
5CC METAL CUP
SIPHON NOZZLE JAR LID
METAL HANGER
2MM WRENCH
GLASS JAR
REGULAR JAR LID
EYE DROPPER
ADAPTER 1/4" NPT
AIR HOSE
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original
purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly
or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of
maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may
be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are
hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent that
the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so
warrants. In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price
paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State
of Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental,
contingent, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details.
We will then issue you a “Return Authorization Number,” which must be clearly posted on
the outside as well as the inside of the carton. We will not accept any item back without this
number. Proof of purchase must accompany the merchandise.
The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they
constantly strive to achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that
our products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to
use this warranty.
Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the
manual.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail:
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again
soon!
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