Fluxeon Annie Manual

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Annie
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Brass Annealing Induction Heater
Manual Version 1.81
10/08/20

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  • Page 1 Annie Brass Annealing Induction Heater Manual Version 1.81 10/08/20...
  • Page 2 WARNING WARNING Do not use this heater around your reloading bench. While Annie emits no sparks nor flames, it can heat objects inserted into its work coil hot enough to ignite powder and primers. Serious harm or death could result.
  • Page 3 Do not heat anything other than ammunition brass with this unit. No aerosol cans, air tanks, or any • container that is sealed. Yeah, it's fun to heat things until they blow up but please don't use Annie for that purpose! Do not heat anything flammable or anything that contains flammable materials or substances.
  • Page 4: Setting Up For The First Time

    The Annie is sold apart from the various coils, but they all connect to the front panel in the same way. To prepare Annie for operation, remove it from its packing material and attach the work coil to the •...
  • Page 5: Heating Times

    You will hear the fan controller spin up the fan, and then drop down to a minimal speed. As you work and the Annie begins to warm, the fan controller will gradually increase speed. Working fast, and/or with large cartridges, you will probably be at maximum fan speed.
  • Page 6 The Annie FC coil kit comes with either a .5” gap, or .625” gap. Choose according to what most closely accommodates your cartridge. It’s easy to remove the coil wire in order to change out ferrites for different sized cartridges.
  • Page 7 The idea is that when you are moving your hands quickly it can become kind of inconvenient to locate and push the start button on the Annie front panel. The Slap Switch is a large button and easy for your hand to find, even without having to look.
  • Page 8 Some Notes About Duty-Cycle The Annie has about a 50% duty-cycle. What does this really mean? At 100% power, it can only be on half the time. Since most cartridges will not draw full-power, and it takes time to move cartridges through, Annie is essentially a continuous-use machine.
  • Page 9: Care And Cleaning

    Annie to us for a deep cleaning, if desired. We don’t charge a lot for that. If Annie gets wet, as long as the power is off, it will not be harmed. Simply let it dry before using. Set it in the window sill or some other warm place.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Rated input power 1200W 1200W Rated input Current Operating voltage 120 VAC +10% 230V + 1 0% Operating Frequency 50-90kHz, depending on load Standby Watts 33W max, 12W typical Ambient operating 50 – 110 deg F temperature Storage Temperature -10 –...
  • Page 11: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions -Are coils interchangeable? Yes, the Annie is compatible with all our standard coils. But please don’t use the Annie for brazing or heat-treating or anything other than brass. You will break it. -Is the Annie electrically dangerous? No.
  • Page 12: Auxiliary Connector

    External Switch in ** 12VDC Pump –neg 1.5A * Pins 4 and 8 start the Annie timer when shorted (switched). It is wired in parallel with the 3.5mm audio jack and Start button on the front panel. ** Pins 4 and 8 are for connection to an external switch such as The Fluxeon Universal Foot Switch, or any other physical switch.
  • Page 13: Technical Support

    Technical Support The Fluxeon crew is dedicated to supporting you the customer. The best way to get technical support is to email support@fluxeon.com. For non-technical support questions, email sales@fluxeon.com. We try to respond to requests within the hour during business hours and within a day regardless.
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