Using Annie
Using the annealer is extremely simple.
•Switch on the power breaker on the ront panel. The heater will do an LED test and then recall the
time rom the last session i one was present. You will hear the an controller spin up the an, and
then drop down to a minimal speed. As you work and the Annie begins to warm, the an controller
will gradually increase speed. Working ast, and/or with large cartridges, you will probably be at
maximum an speed. But i you are working with smaller cartridges you may be a orded a little
more quiet.
•I the time is not correct, press and release the “set” knob (“set” LED illuminates) and adjust the
time as necessary. Press the “set” knob again when you have your desired time displayed to lock
it in.
◦Note: “20.0” seconds is a special setting (on some versions it's “999”). This allows or 'momentary' operation.
This is so that you can use an external timer, or integrate with a logic controller.
****DOUBLE-CHECK TO MAKE CERTAIN THE CARTRIDGE IS NOT PRIMED****
•Insert a brass cartridge into the work coil approximately as deep as you want it heated. Normally
that would be just the mouth o the case, especially or shouldered cases. For correct insertion
depth, paint a line o Tempilaq® along the length o the case, and observe where the melting
happens irst.
•Put the timer on 10 seconds. While carefully observing the Tempilaq® line, press the start button.
The moment you see the line turn translucent, press the start button again, which will stop the
timer. Loo at the cartridge--did it melt FIRST in the heat zone you wanted? ma e vertical
adjustments to the coil position if not.
◦Ta e the time left on the timer and subtract it from 10, and that is your anneal time. Push the
nob in and dial in this number, press again to set.
•I you desire additional cycle speed, the Fluxeon Universal Foot Switch will be worth considering.
•The heating is so ast that you can hold most types o cases by the head. Annealing pistol
cartridges will probably require gloves or a non-conductive holder.
•Repeat! Note that the power output will increase slightly a ter the irst 10 or so cartridges. This is
because the internal trans ormer is warming up, which can change the output 5-8%. so please give
Annie a dozen or so practice shots be ore you ‘ ire or e ect’. Just put these “test anneals” back
into the line to be annealed again (once they have cooled).
•I you are heating a large number o cartridges and doing so at dea ening speed, the thermal cut-
out may engage. The Start button or oot switch will still initiate a countdown on the timer, but no
heat will be produced. You will see the HEAT LED blinking blue when the ault is in e ect. You will
also hear a beeping tone rom the Annie.
◦Go grab a cold one and let Annie cool o .
•For high duty-cycle operation, please use a water-cooled coil. Fluxeon also has an 1800W Annie
that is all water-cooled and capable o 100% duty-cycle. I you’re really into 50BMG and the like,
this is something you should consider.
Heating Times
Most shouldered cartridges up through .30 cal and straight walled pistol cases will anneal properly in 2-4
seconds. Shouldered cartridges larger than .30 cal will require more time. A 50 BMG, or example, will
take about 10 seconds. For larger cartridges such as this, allow more time in between heats. I you’re
using the lux concentrator output head, larger calibers should be slowly rotated to ensure evenness o
heating. Just 90 degrees (a quarter turn) during the length o the cycle. No rotation is needed or the
water-cooled helical coil, as it is sel -centering by the intense magnetic ield.
For best results, obtain a Tempilaq® temperature measuring liquid or crayon and vary the time until you
get exactly the temperature you desire. 750F Tempilaq® will turn rom a chalky appearance to translucent,
exactly at 750 degrees F. Just paint a lengthwise line on the cartridge, which will also help with correct
positioning. The tenth o a second resolution o the Annie timer is more than adequate or precision
annealing.
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