H-1AS - Paint gun Paasche - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Airbrush (Paint Gun)
Brand	Paasche
Model	H-1AS
Action	Single action, external mix, siphon feed
Body Material	Machined brass
Color Part Material	Nickel silver
Head Size	0.45 mm (H-1 head for light fluids)
Recommended Fluids	Light fluids: inks, dyes, water colors
Working Pressure Range	20-30 PSI for medium fluids, 30+ PSI for heavy fluids
Maximum Air Pressure	75 PSI
Color Feed	Siphon feed via metal color cup or glass/plastic bottle
Color Flow Adjustment	Rotate tip (HT-1) clockwise to increase flow, counter-clockwise to decrease
Stipple Effect	Achieved by reducing air pressure (needle valve or regulator)
Cleaning Method	Flush with solvent; wipe cup; apply Vaseline to threads every 2-3 months
Safety Precautions	Use in well-ventilated area; avoid inhalation; max pressure 75 PSI
Spare Parts Availability	Full range of replacement parts available (see manual)
Included Accessories	Color cup or bottle, hanger, wrench
Hose Connection	Braided air hose with couplings (sold separately)
Needle Size	HN-1 needle (for H-1 head)

Frequently Asked Questions - H-1AS Paasche

How do I clean the airbrush after use?

Pour any remaining color back into its container. Wipe the color cup or bottle with a cloth moistened with the proper solvent. Hold the airbrush at a downward angle and put a few drops of solvent through the color adjusting part assembly, then press the finger button to flush out remaining color.

How do I adjust the color flow?

Rotate the HT-1 tip clockwise to increase the flow of color and counter-clockwise to decrease it. For heavier fluids, you can also loosen the set screw and slide the needle back for better flow.

How do I unclog the fluid passages?

Agitate the color in the bottle by placing your finger momentarily over the HC aircap while air is passing through the airbrush. This forces air back into the bottle and clears clogs. For tip clogs, disassemble the color adjusting part and clean with a wooden toothpick.

What air pressure should I use?

For stipple and granulated effects, use 20 PSI or less. For medium consistency water colors, inks, and dyes, use 20-30 PSI. For heavy fluids like acrylics, lacquers, and paints, use 30 PSI or more. Maximum pressure is 75 PSI.

Can I use heavy fluids like acrylics with the H-1AS?

The H-1AS has a 0.45 mm head designed for light fluids. For heavier fluids such as acrylics, reduced lacquers, or ceramic glaze, it is recommended to use the H-3 (0.64 mm) or H-5 (1.06 mm) head and corresponding needle and tip.

How do I achieve a stipple effect?

Reduce the air pressure to 20 PSI or less. You can use a needle valve installed on the valve casing or an air regulator to lower the pressure.

How do I attach the color cup or bottle?

Exert a firm twisting motion to fit the tapered tube of the cup or bottle securely into the tapered needle inlet. Ensure the bottle's vent hole remains open.

What maintenance is required?

Every two to three months, apply a tiny dab of Vaseline to the color adjusting part and the HC aircap threads to prevent color buildup and freezing of the parts.

What safety precautions should I take?

Always work in a well-ventilated area to remove fumes, dust, or overspray. Avoid inhaling spray materials and prevent skin contact. Consult the material safety data sheet for the spray material. Do not exceed 75 PSI air pressure.

Where can I find replacement parts for the H-1AS?

The manual includes a full list of replacement parts with part numbers. Common parts include the HC-1-3 aircap, HT-1 tip, HN-1 needle, H-150N shell, and H-155 finger button. Parts are available from Paasche distributors.

USER MANUAL H-1AS Paasche

Red and silver jet engine component with attached spray nozzle (no visible text or symbols)

H Model Airbrush

Single Action-External Mix-Siphon Feed

Instruction Manual & Replacement Parts

INTRODUCTION:

Paasche® model H Airbrush features machined Brass Body and Nickel Silver Color Part, simplicity of design and ease in operation. The air and color feeds are independent and adjustable to give a fixed line, shade or stipple effect.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

Approximate Working Pressures:

• 20 lbs. or Less: Stipple and granulated effects, pressure will vary with viscosity of fluid.
• 20 to 30 lbs.: Medium consistency water colors, inks & dyes.
- 30 lbs. or More: Heavy fluids, acrylics, reduced lacquers, varnishes, paints or ceramic glaze.

Sizes:

• H-1 (.45mm)Head and HC-1-3 Aircap for light fluids.
• H-3 (.64mm)Head and HC-1-3 Aircap for medium fluids.
• H-5 (1.06mm)Head and HC-5 Aircap for heavier fluids.

1. Attach hose to air supply and allow air to blow a few seconds. Shut off before attaching to Airbrush. This procedure will remove dirt from airline and hose.

Caution: Hold firmly and point away from face.

1. Attach hose coupling to the airbrush.
2. Attach Color Cup or Bottle to HN-1-3, or 5 Needle by exerting a firm twisting motion to fit tapered tube securely into tapered Needle inlet.
3. Fill Color Cup or Bottle 1/2 to 3/4 full. Use eyedropper or brush for adding small amounts of color to metal color cup. When using Color Bottle, vent hole must be kept open.
4. To Spray, hold Airbrush like a pencil comfortably between thumb and forefinger using middle finger as a guide and support. Like writing, hold forefinger easily on H-155 Finger Button and Press to open air valve.
5. Regulate volume of color and size of spray by rotating HT-1, 3 or 5 Tip clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to decrease flow of color.
6. Stipple Adjustment: Reducing the airline pressure is the easiest method used when creating a stippled effect with the airbrush. Pressure can be reduced by using any of the following items: 3A Needle Valve installed on the H-128A Valve Casing of the Airbrush or by using the R-75 Air Regulator and reducing the pressure.
7. To adjust for heavier fluids, turn tip wide open, loosen set screw, slide needle back to obtain better flow.

CARE AND CLEANING:

1. Pour any remaining color back into its original container.
2. Wipe Color Cup or Bottle clean, using cloth moistened with proper solvent.
3. Hold Airbrush at a downward angle and put a few drops of solvent through Color Adjusting Part Assembly. To flush out the remaining color in the H Color Adjusting Part Assembly, apply pressure to the H-155 Finger Button.
4. Apply a tiny dab of Vaseline to the H Color Adjusting Part and HC-Aircap threads every two or three months to prevent color build up and consequent freezing of the Color Adjusting Part Assembly and Aircap.

HOW TO OPEN CLOGGED FLUID PASSAGES:

1. Agitate color in Bottle Assembly by placing finger momentarily over HC- Aircap while air is passing through the Airbrush. This will blow color back into bottle thus opening clogged fluid passages. Do not do this with open cup as color may blow out of cup.
2. Should H-1, 3 or 5 Color Adjusting Part Assembly become clogged, loosen H-153 Set Screw, unscrew HT-1, 3 or 5 Tip from HN Needle, gently pull back through ball-shaped support and remove Tip.
3. Clean Parts carefully, using nothing harder than a wooden toothpick.
4. To reassemble, reverse this procedure, making sure the shoulder of the Needle seats up against ball-shaped support.
5. If the needle and tip are completely clogged, soak in a closed bottle of proper solvent until clean.

H - AIRBRUSH MODEL REPLACEMENT PARTS

# Part No. Description

1. HC-1-3,5 Aircap w/ O-ring (Select Size)
2. 3A-4 "O" Ring (Pack of 6)
3. H-1,3,5 Color Adjusting Part (Select Size)
4. HT-1,3,5 Tip (Select Size)
5. H-185 Packing
6. H-184 Packing Nut
7. HN-1-3,5 Needle (Select Size)
8. H-153 Set Screw
9. H-150N Shell (Includes H-128A)
10. H-155 Finger Button
11. H-143 Handle (Nylon)
12. HVL-200 Metal Handle (Aluminum - optional)
13. H-128A Valve Casing
14. H-192A Valve Plunger w/ A-53
15. A-53 Valve Washer (Pack of 6)
16. A-22 Valve Spring
17. A-23R Air Valve Nut
18. F-186 Wrench
19. A-34 Hanger

H-1/4-OZ (1/4oz Metal)

H-1-OZ (1oz Glass)

H-3-OZ (3oz Glass)

HP-3-OZ (3oz Plastic)

H-2-OZ (2oz Metal)

HP-8-OZ (8oz Plastic)

H - Old Style Replacement Parts

1. H-175A Air Valve Assembly

2. A-23R Air Valve Nut

3. A-22 Valve Spring

4. H-21A Valve Plunger

5. A-52 Valve Washer (Pack of 6)

6. H-128A Valve Casing

7. A-143 Needle Guide Spring

8. H-156 Stipple Adjuster

9. H-157 Finger Lever Assembly

BA-30-1P (1oz Plastic)

BA-30-3P (3oz Plastic)

BA-30-2P (1oz Plastic)

BA-30-4P (3oz Plastic)

The BA bottle assemblies are a new cover configuration and all use plastic bottle. The 2P and 4P are narrow neck and work with most airbrush paint bottles like Createx and Paasche

A-1/8-4, 6, 8. 10, 15, 20, 25 or 50 Braided Air Hose with couplings (Select Length) (3A-4 -- O-ring for airbrush coupling)

WARNING: Spray materials may be harmful if inhaled or allowed 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. Maximum Air Pressure 75 P.S.I.

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