Grex TRITIUM Series User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
TRITIUM
Series
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01. Technical Specifications
02. Anatomy of Your Airbrush
03. General Information
3.1 Compressors & Air Pressures
3.2 Paint Preparation
3.3 Airbrush System Setup
04. General Operation
4.1 Before Each Use
4.2 Holding YourAirbrush
4.3 Quick-Fit
TM
Needle Caps
4.4 Installing Paint Reservoirs
4.5 Airbrush Trigger Operation
4.6 Spray Paern Adjustments
4.7 Pre-set Knob Adjustments
05. Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning your Airbrush
5.2 Cleaning Between Color Changes
5.3 After Each Use
5.4 Airbrush Back Flushing
5.5 Needle Pumping
5.6 Airbrush Straight Flushing
5.7 Cleaning Paint Reservoirs
5.8 Cleaning the Fluid Nozzle
5.9 Airbrush Lubrication
06. Nozzle Conversion Kits
07. Replacement Parts
08. Accessories
09. Private Stock
TM
Color System
10. Troubleshooting Guide
11. Exploded Diagrams
12. Warranty Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Grex TRITIUM Series Specifications

General

Brand	Grex
Model	TRITIUM Series
Category	Airbrushes
Language	English

Summary

Grex Tritium Technical Specifications

Grex Tritium Airbrush Anatomy

Grex Tritium General Information

Compressors and Air Pressures

Guidance on selecting air compressors and recommended operating pressures.

Paint Preparation

Instructions for preparing paint for optimal airbrush performance.

Airbrush System Setup

Steps for connecting accessories and setting up the airbrush system.

Grex Tritium General Operation Guide

Before Each Use

Pre-operation checks and procedures to ensure proper airbrush function.

Holding Your Airbrush

Recommended techniques for holding the airbrush for comfortable operation.

Quick-Fit™ Needle Caps

Explanation of the patented Quick-Fit™ needle cap system.

Installing Paint Reservoirs

Instructions for attaching different paint reservoirs to the airbrush.

Airbrush Trigger Operation

How to use the double-action trigger for air and paint control.

Spray Pattern Adjustments

Techniques for adjusting spray width and patterns.

Pre-set Knob Adjustments

How to use the pre-set knob for consistent line widths.

Grex Tritium Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning Your Airbrush

Essential procedures for cleaning the airbrush after use.

Cleaning Between Color Changes

Steps for quickly cleaning the airbrush between different paint colors.

After Each Use

Comprehensive cleaning steps to perform after every usage session.

Airbrush Back Flushing

Method for cleaning internal passages by flushing air backwards.

Needle Pumping

Technique for cleaning the internal packing using the needle.

Airbrush Straight Flushing

Process for flushing the airbrush with solvent for thorough cleaning.

Cleaning Paint Reservoirs

Instructions for cleaning various types of paint reservoirs.

Cleaning the Fluid Needle

How to properly clean and re-insert the fluid needle.

Airbrush Lubrication

Guidelines for lubricating airbrush parts for smooth operation.

Grex Nozzle Conversion Kits

Grex Airbrush Replacement Parts

Grex Airbrush Accessories and Parts

A Grex Airbrush Grip Set

Accessory for improved airbrush handling, control, and comfort.

B Quick Connect Air Couplers and Plugs

System for quick connection/disconnection of air hoses and airbrushes.

C Grex Micro Air Control Quick Connect Valve

Valve for precise air flow control at the fingertips.

D Airbrush Holder - HD1

Adjustable holder for securing multiple airbrushes.

E Side Siphon with 30mL Bottle

Accessory for side-feeding paint with a 30mL bottle.

F Bottom Siphon Assembly

Bottom siphon assembly for paint feeding.

G Bottom Siphon w/ 60 mL Plastic Bottle

Bottom siphon with a 60mL plastic bottle.

H Side Gravity Cups

Various sizes of side gravity feed cups for paint.

I Side Feed Adapters

Adapters for connecting side feed reservoirs.

J Top Gravity Cups

Various sizes of top gravity feed cups for paint.

K Set of six 30mL (1 fl. oz.) Bottles

A set of six 30mL paint bottles.

L Air Fitting Adapters

Adapters to connect air fittings of different sizes.

M Braided Nylon Air Hoses

Durable braided nylon air hoses in various lengths.

Grex Private Stock Color System

Grex Airbrush Troubleshooting Guide

Grex Airbrush Exploded Diagram and Parts List

Grex Airbrush Warranty Information