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1. CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT NEW ADMIN PIN XXXX NEW FAN PIN XXXX ADMIN A F MONITOR ENABLE DISABLE FILTER TYPE RESET B H M RESET DEFAULT STANDARD ACID FILTER ALDEHYDE CPD AMMONIA AMINES HALOGEN CPD MERCURY CPD SULPHUR CPD 2 2 1 1 Set Time Users can set the time by increasing decreasing the hour and minute values The correct time will be maintained even after the unit is turned off MENU SET MODE NORMAL SETTINGS MAINTENANCE gt 2 2 1 2 Warm Up There will be a period of warm up before the fan is fully functioning This is to ensure that the sensors the blower and the control system are stabilized as well as purging the work zone of contaminants The default setting is 3 minutes and the user can set it between 3 to 15 minutes MENU SET TIME gt gt SETTINGS HH MM 24HRS gt WARM UP ECSZO Ascenteopti XX MINUTES 3 lt XX lt 15 2 2 1 3 Post Purge After the user switches off the hood s fan there will be a post purge period This feature is to ensure that all residual contaminants are purged from the work zone The default setting is 0 minute and user can set it between 0 t2. gt Thank you for purchasing this Esco Biological Safety Cabinet Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the many unique features and exciting innovations we have built into your new equipment Esco provides many other resources at our website www escoglobal com to complement this manual and help you enjoy many years of productive and safe use of your Esco products User ee Manual North America Esco Technologies Inc 2940 Turnpike Drive Units 15 16 e Hatboro PA 19040 USA Toll Free USA and Canada 1 877 479 3726 Tel 215 441 9661 e Fax 215 441 9660 us escoglobal com e usa escoglobal com Rest of World Esco ws Pte Ltd As cen E o PTI 21 Changi South Street 1 e Singapore 486 777 Tel 65 6542 0833 Fax 65 6542 6920 Ductless Fume Hood www escoglobal com e mail escoglobal com Esco SPD SPB User Manual Version A Released May 2011 Copyright Information Copyright 2011 Esco Micro Pte Ltd All rights reserved The information contained in this manual and the accompanying product is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Esco Esco reserves the right to make periodic minor design changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change Sentinel and AscentOpti are registered trademarks of Esco Material in this manual is provided for informational purposes only The contents and the product described in this manual including any appendix addendum attac
3. CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST WORK ESCO S LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH ESCO IS RESPONSIBLE Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore Technical Support Warranty Service Contacts USA 1 877 479 3726 Singapore 65 65420833 Global Email Helpdesk support escoglobal com Visit http www escoglobal com to talk to a Live Support Representative Distributors are encouraged to visit the Distributor Intranet for self help materials Product Appendix Warranty Listings Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Flow Cabinets The warranty periods for BSC may vary by country Contact HEPA Filtered Cabinets except Streamline brand your local distributor for specific warranty details Laboratory Fume Hoods 2 years limited Ductless Fume Hoods 4 years limited for Ascent Opti 6 years for Ascent Max Cleanroom Equipment 1 year limited Laboratory Ovens and Incubators 1 year limited CO Incubators 2 years limited Containment Pharma Products 2 years limited Ultralow Temperature Freezer 3 years limited 60 months on Compressor The warranty period starts two months from the date your equipmen
4. Keep your glasses clean 6 Arrange the items apparatus frequently used in your work in such a way that you can minimize the physical strain involved in handling them 7 Exercise regularly Ergonomics accessories available with Esco include a Armrest padding b Lab chair c Footrest Please contact your local distributor or Esco for more information ECSZO AscenteorPrTI Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 1 Scheduled Maintenance Proper and timely maintenance is crucial for trouble free functioning of any device and your Esco ductless fume hood is no exception to this rule We strongly recommend that you follow the maintenance schedule suggested hereunder in order to obtain optimal performance from your Esco ductless fume hood Maintenance to be carried out every No Description of Task to Perform Week Month Quarter 1Year Vaan 1 Check the alarm and measure the basic airflow V 2 Clean the interior work surface and walls with soap water vV 3 Wipe down cover with appropriate cleaner vV 4 Clean the exterior surfaces of the ductless fume hood V 5 Measure the ductless fume hood face velocity vV 6 Check fans motors drives and bearings for proper operation vV 7 Check fluorescent tubes for proper operation v 8 Test the operation of airflow alarm v 9 Repair defect and lubricate as necessary vV 10 Clean the stainless steel surface using MEK vV 11 Re certification v 12 Change the fluorescen
5. als in this equipment must be monitored by an industrial hygienist safety officer or some other suitably qualified individual e Before you process you should thoroughly understand the installation procedures and take note of the environmental electrical requirements e inthis manual important safety related points will be marked with the symbol AN e Ifthe equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired 3 Limitation of Liability The disposal and or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by various local regulations Familiarization and compliance with any such regulations are the sole responsibility of the users Esco s liability is limited with respect to user compliance with such regulations 4 European Union Directive on WEEE and RoHS The European Union has issued two directives e Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the following symbol Esco sells products through distributors throughout Europe Contact your local Esco distributor for recycling disposal e Directive 2002 95 EC on Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS With respect to the directive on RoHS please note that this hood falls under category 8 me
6. ccess to operating the hood by unauthorized personnel Fan PIN is also needed to disable the alarm when the sash is fully raised and cleaning needs to be performed It is recommended that the Fan PIN be issued only to personnel authorized to use the hood The default PIN is 0001 Setting the PIN to 0000 will disable this feature MENU gt ADMIN gt NEWFANPIN gt XXXX 2 2 3 3 A F Monitor Whenever the air velocity falls below the fail point the air fail alarm will be triggered This option is used to enable disable alarm ENABLE MENU _ ADMIN m A F MONITOR DISABLE 2 2 3 4 Filter Type To set the type of main carbon filter s used in the hood The options include standard acid filter aldehyde compound ammonia amines halogen compound mercury compound and sulphur compound STANDARD ACID FILTER ALDEHYDE CPD MENU ADMIN TEMP UNIT AMMONIA AMINES HALOGEN CPD MERCURY CPD SULPHUR CPD 2 2 3 5 Reset Blower Hour Meter This option is used to reset the blower hour meter The blower hour meter indicates how long the blower has been in operation Maximum counter is set at 9999 hours The counter value can be checked while in maintenance mode MENU ADMIN h gt RESET B H M ECSZO Ascenteo
7. d containment e Perform routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO 4 3 2 Working Ergonomics On most occasions you would most likely be operating the fume hood in sitting rather than standing posture There are some obvious advantages of the sitting posture e The physiological energy cost and fatigue involved in sitting are relatively less e Sitting posture provides the body with a stable support However sitting position has some drawbacks too e The working area available is fairly limited e There is a potential risk of being constrained in the same posture for a long time e Sitting posture is one of the most stressful postures for one s back Therefore you should pay careful attention to the following guidelines in order to achieve comfortable and healthy working conditions 1 Always ensure that your legs have enough legroom 2 Keep your lower back comfortably supported by your chair Adjust the chair or use a pillow behind your back whenever necessary 3 You should place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Don t dangle your feet and compress your thighs 4 You should keep varying your sitting position throughout the day at regular intervals so that you are never in the same posture for too long 5 Observe the following precautions with respect to your eyes e Give your eyes frequent breaks Periodically look away from the work area and focus at a distant point e
8. dical devices and category 9 monitoring and control instruments and is therefore exempted from requirement to comply with the provisions of this directive Ductless Fume Hoods ESSO ESCO Ascenteopri vii Declaration of Conformation In accordance to EN ISO IEC 17050 1 2010 We Esco Micro Pte Ltd of 21 Changi South Street 1 Singapore 486777 Tel 65 6542 0833 Fax 65 6542 6920 declare on our sole responsibility that the product Category Ductless Fume Hoods Brand Ascent Opti Model SPB 2A1 SPD 3A1 SPD 3B1 SPD 4A1 SPD 4B1 in accordance with the following directives 2006 95 EEC The Low Voltage Directive and its amending directives 92 31 EEC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and its amending directives has been designed to comply with the requirement of the following Harmonized Standard Low Voltage EN 61010 1 2010 EMC EN 61326 1 2006 Class B More information may be obtained from Esco s authorized distributors located within the European Union A list of these parties and their contact information is available on request from Esco XQ Lin Group CEO Esco This Declaration of Conformity is only applicable for 230V AC 50Hz units Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO ESCO Ascenteopri Chapter 1 Product Information 1 1 Quick View Front cover Front cover opening Worktray Mobile base cabinet Blower Electrical panel Carbon filter Sentinel Control System Electrical cable op
9. em ERR AIRFAIL will be displayed if the blower is turned off while there is an airflow failure ERR CALIB will be displayed if the airflow velocity sensor is not yet calibrated Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO ECSZO AscenteorPrTI Chapter 3 SPB Control System SPB only uses one ON OFF switch to control the fan Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO ECSZO AscenteorPrTI Chapter 4 Basic Hood Operation 4 1 Using Front Cover e The front cover should be fully closed when the hood is not in use This helps keep the work zone interior clean e The front cover should always be in the operating height at all times when the hood is in use Even if the hood is left unattended but the blower is on the cover should never be moved from the normal operating height unless during loading or unloading of materials apparatus into the hood e The cover may be opened to its maximum position for the purpose of loading unloading of materials apparatus into the hood 4 2 Starting and Shutting Down the Ductless Fume Hood 4 2 1 Turning on the Hood 1 Turn on the fan by pressing the FAN button Input the Fan PIN if asked default 0001 This will start the warm up procedure default 3 minutes All buttons are disabled during warm up period Note SPB doesn t have warm up period but it is recommended to allow 3 minute warm up before using the hood 2 The hood is ready for work 4 2 2 Turning off the Hood 1 Turn offthe fan by pressing the FAN but
10. ening OSO nano Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO 1 2 Filtracheck FiltraCheck is a trademark service provided by Esco s fume filtration division Customers who intend to purchase a ductless fume hood but are unsure whether the cabinet is suitable for their application can forward a list of chemicals that they will be handling and their pattern of usage to Esco s FiltraCheck service team A PDF Questionnaire form is available at http ductless escoglobal com This questionnaire can be downloaded and either forwarded by email or by fax to Esco After careful analysis of the provided chemicals list and pattern of usage a proper advice document will be generated and provided to the customer in 3 days period This document will recommend the appropriate laboratory equipment ducted fume hood or ductless fume hood or neither based on the investigation done by the FiltraCheck team Depending on the type of chemicals used the document may also contain a list of procedures warnings etc that will help in ensuring a safer laboratory working environment In the case of a recommendation of a ductless cabinet appropriate grade and type of activated carbon also becomes a factor that has to be taken into consideration ECSZO AscenteorPrTI Chapter 2 SPD Control System 2 1 Sentinel Control System Menu Set Mute Up Down LCD Button Button Button Button Display Read all safety related instructions before use Test certify this cabinet at least an
11. he temperature sensor 2 2 2 2 Zero Sensor This option let the controller record the specific sensor output voltage and correspond it to 0 m s or 0 fpm 2 2 2 3 Calib Sensor This option allows proper calibration and operation of the airflow sensor alarm There will be three points to be calibrated namely inflow fail point inflow nominal point and downflow nominal point 2 2 3 Admin The admin menu allows you to change both fan and Admin PIN also to disable it not recommended The reset blower hour meter is usually used after you change the blower or filter and it can easily give you the indication on when to do maintenance While the reset default function will return the options in the settings menu to their factory settings Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO Gem 2 2 3 1 New Admin PIN ADMIN PIN restricts access to MENU functions including service functions like calibration User must enter four digits PIN before accessing MENU ADMIN PIN has higher priority and can be used to control the fan override Fan PIN ADMIN PIN can also be used to switch to maintenance mode from ERR MSWITCH and AIR FAIL errors condition The default PIN is 0009 Setting PIN to 0000 will disable this feature MENU gt ADMIN gt NEW ADMIN PIN gt XXXX 2 2 3 2 New Fan PIN Fan PIN restricts access to fan control User must enter four digit PIN before switching fan on or off As such it can restrict a
12. hment or inclusion are subject to change without notice Esco makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the information contained in this manual In no event shall Esco be held liable for any damages direct or consequential arising out of or related to the use of this manual Table of Contents i Table of Contents iii Warranty Terms and Conditions v Introduction 1 Products Covered 2 Safety Warning 3 Limitation of Liability vi 4 European Union Directives on WEEE and RoHS vii Declaration of Conformity 1 Chapter 1 Product Information 1 1 1 Quick View 2 1 2 Filtracheck 3 Chapter 2 SPD Control System 3 2 1 Sentinel Control System 4 2 2 Menu Options 4 2 2 1 Settings 5 2 2 2 Calibration 5 2 2 3 Admin 7 2 2 4 Setting Mode 7 2 3 Alarm and Warnings 9 Chapter 3 SPB Control System Chapter 4 Basic Hood Operation 4 1 Using Front Cover i 4 2 Starting and Shutting Down the Ductless Fume Hood 11 4 2 1 Turning on the Hood 11 4 2 2 Turning off the Hood 11 4 3 Operating the Ductless Fume Hood 11 3 3 1 Working in the Hood 12 3 3 2 Working Ergonomics Chapter 5 Service and Maintenance 5 1 Scheduled Maintenance 5 2 Maintenance Service Log Appendix Ductless Fume Hoods ESSO ESCO Ascenteopri Warranty Terms and Conditions Esco products come with either a 1 2 or 3 year limited warranty depending on the product purchased beginning on the date of shipment from any Esco inte
13. nually Fan Lamp Socket UV Button Button Button Button e Fan Button o Turns on and turn off the fan Lamp Button o Turns on and turn off the lamp Socket Button o Although present this feature is not applicable UV Button o Although present this feature is not applicable Up A and Down W Arrow Button Move upwards and downwards the menu options o Increase and decrease corresponding value inside one of the menu options Set or Mute Button o Choose the menu or sub menu currently displayed on the LCD screen o Proceed to the next step or sequence inside one of the menu options e Menu Button Alarm is disabled when you enter menu options o To enter and exit from the menu options o Togo back to the previous level of the menu options Ductless Fume Hoods ESSO En 2 2 Menu Options Please refer to the following diagram for complete reference to all menu options available SET TIME SETTINGS WARM UP HH MM 24 HRS POST PURGE XX MINUTES 3 lt XX lt 15 VELOCITY UNIT XX MINUTES 0 lt XX lt 15 TEMP UNIT FPM M S MENU 2 2 1 Settings The user may use the settings menu function to customize the operation of the BSC to meet specific application requirements CALIBRATION SET CONSTANT ZERO CONSTANT CALIB SENSOR
14. o 15 minutes Setting it to O minute will disable this feature However it is recommended to purge the fume hood by leaving the fan on for around 3 minutes after the work is complete MENU gt SETTINGS POST PURGE MD XX MINUTES 0 lt XX lt 15 2 2 1 4 Velocity Unit Using this option the user can select the unit in which air velocity is measured and displayed FPM MENU SETTINGS p VELOCITY UNIT M S 2 2 1 5 Temperature Unit Using this option the user can select the unit in which air velocity is measured and displayed CELCIUS MENU gt SETTINGS m gt TEMP UNIT FAHRENHEIT 2 2 2 Calibration The purpose of calibration is to ensure the accuracy of the airflow display and alarm if present This involves measuring airflow with reference instrumentation and establishing reference between airflow sensor s on the hood to the standard reference Calibration should only be carried out by trained personnel This section is presents a brief overview of the calibration menu function For more information refer to test report SET CONSTANT MENU 3 CALIBRATION ZERO CONSTANT CALIB SENSOR 2 2 2 1 Set Constant Every sensor manufactured by Esco has a specific Sensor Constant which is used for temperature compensation performed by t
15. pti 2 2 3 6 Reset Default User can reset the default setting by choosing this option The features being reset are warm up period 3 minutes post purge period 0 minute velocity unit Metric temperature unit Celsius Admin PIN 0009 and Fan PIN 0001 Note that the calibration settings cannot be reset as it may cause the BSC to operate in an unsafe manner The hour meters cannot be reset either MENU h ADMIN Hm RESET DEFAULT 2 2 4 Set Mode Ductless fume hood has two working mode the default normal mode which is used in a day to day activity and maintenance mode NORMAL MENU SET MODE MAINTENANCE 2 2 4 1 Normal Mode Every time the hood is restarted this mode will be activated by default In this mode all alarms and interlocks are enabled 2 2 4 2 Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode should only be accessed by qualified personnel during maintenance In this mode all alarms are disabled and all interlocks are defeated 2 3 Alarm and Warnings The warning AIR FAIL indicates that there is airflow failure The operator should check if there is any obstruction to the airflow and correct it if possible However if the problem continues the operator should stop working as the hood s protection may have been compromised Call service or Esco s local distributor Other alarms that indicate a failure or an error in the BSC syst
16. rnational warehousing location To determine which warranty applies to your product refer to the appendix below Esco s limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship Esco s liability under this limited warranty shall be at our option to repair or replace any defective parts ofthe equipment provided if proven to the satisfaction of Esco that these parts were defective at the time of being sold and that all defective parts shall be returned properly identified with a Return Authorization This limited warranty covers parts only and not transportation insurance charges This limited warranty does not cover e Freight or installation inside delivery handling damage If your product was damaged in transit you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier e Products with missing or defaced serial numbers e Products for which Esco has not received payment e Problems that result from o External causes such as accident abuse misuse problems with electrical power improper operating environmental conditions Servicing not authorized by Esco Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions Failure to follow the product instructions Failure to perform preventive maintenance Problems caused by using accessories parts or components not supplied by Esco Damage by fire floods or acts of God o Customer modifications to the product e Consumables such as filters HEPA ULPA carbon pre filters and fluorescen
17. t UV bulbs e Esco is not liable for any damage incurred on the objects used on or stored in Esco equipment If the objects are highly valuable user is advised to have in place independent external preventive measures such as connection to a centralized alarm system 0000060 Factory installed customer specified equipment or accessories are warranted only to the extent guaranteed by the original manufacturer The customer agrees that in relation to these products purchased through Esco our limited warranty shall not apply and the original manufacturer s warranty shall be the sole warranty in respect ofthese products The customer shall utilize that warranty for the support of such products and in any event not look to Esco for such warranty support Esco encourages all users to register their equipment online at www escoglobal com warranty or complete the warranty registration form included with each product ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED ESCO DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY
18. t is shipped from Esco facility for international distributors This allows shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time the equipment is delivered to the user The warranty protection extends to any subsequent owner during the warranty period Distributors who stock Esco equipment are allowed an additional four months for delivery and installation providing the product is registered with Esco User can register product online at www escoglobal com warranty or complete the warranty registration form included with each product Policy updated on 1 December 2011 This limited warranty policy applies to products purchased on or after 1 January 2012 ESCO Ascenteopri Introduction 1 Products Covered Esco Ductless Fume Hood Ascent Opti Electrical Rating 0 6 meters 2 feet 0 9 meters 3 feet 1 2 meters 4 feet SPD 3A1 SPD 4A1 220 240 V AC 50Hz 10 SPB 2A1 SPD 3B1 SPD 4B1 SPD 3A3 SPD 4A3 220 240 V AC 60Hz 10 SPB 2A3 SPD 3B3 SPD 4B3 2 Safety Warning e Anyone working with on or around this equipment should read this manual Failure to read understand and follow the instructions given in this documentation may result in damage to the unit injury to operating personnel and or poor equipment performance e Any internal adjustment modification or maintenance to this equipment must be undertaken by qualified service personnel e The use of any hazardous materi
19. t lamps v 13 Check filter saturation check according to Filtracheck recommendation Cleaning the Hood e Clean the work surface and walls with soap water e Clean the cover using an appropriate cleaner e Usea damp cloth to clean the exterior surface of the fume hood particularly on the front and top in order to remove dust that accumulated there e Use clean water to finish the cleaning and wash away any residue from the soap water and glass cleaner e For removing stubborn stains or spots on the stainless steel surface make use of MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone In such cases make sure that you wash the steel surface immediately afterwards with clean water and some liquid detergent Use a polyurethane cloth or sponge for washing Regularly cleaning the stainless steel surface can help you retain the attractive factory finish Test the audible and visual alarm only for SPD If possible cover the airflow sensor otherwise cover the perforations on the back wall this should disrupt the airflow of the hood enough to activate the alarm Check the hoods functionality e Check the hood s mechanical functionality e Check the hood s electrical functionality e Check the hood for any defect repair immediately Check filter saturation Check for filter saturation often The saturation level of a filter is directly affected by the amount of chemical fume generated by the experiment conducted inside the fume hood Use particle coun
20. ter below and above the main and backup filter and compare the results to check the saturation level of the carbon filter Re certification All ductless fume hoods must be re certified annually by a certified engineer Ductless Fume Hoods ECCO 5 2 Maintenance Service Log It is good practice and in some cases regulatory requirement to maintain a log of all maintenance work carried out on your hood ECSZO AscenteorPrTI APPENDIX LOG RECORD Fume Hood Serial Number Person in Charge 1 This log record should be used by the operator to record any new chemicals that has been introduced to the fume hood during its operation problems encountered etc 2 Please also record any major maintenance procedure performed by the service technician for example parts replacement recertification etc Date Event User Signature Supervisor Signature In case of emergencies please call Name Cell Phone Number E mail
21. ton Input the Fan PIN if asked default 0001 This will start the post purge procedure default 0 minute All buttons are disabled during post purge period 4 3 Operating the Ductless Fume Hood 4 3 1 Working in the Hood e Check the label on the ductless fume hood to see what chemicals the hood is intended for and only use the hood for any procedure involving such chemicals e Ensure the exhaust is operating before commencing work e After all the apparatuses items have been arranged allow the blower to run for another 3 minutes in order to purge work zone of contaminants e Minimize room activity since these external airflow disturbances may adversely affect the hood s internal airflow impairing the containment capabilities of the fume hood e Keep your head outside of the hood e Work as far into the hood as possible and with slow deliberate movements to minimize airflow disturbances e Work with the sash as fully lowered as possible utilizing the sash as a natural barrier e Do not use this hood as a storage area Items can block airflow and interfere with containment e If performance is suspected or an airflow alarm is triggered if installed terminate usage close the sash completely and cease work e Do not let organic chemicals evaporate in the hood use a proper waste bottle Do not leave uncapped bottles of chemicals or waste in a hood e Certify this hood annually to verify airflow velocity smoke patterns an
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