DutchWest 2460 User manual

7001135 12/15 Rev. 35
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use
If this heater is not properly installed,
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result. For safety, follow all installation,
operation and maintenance directions.
Contact local building officials about
restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
SAFETY NOTICE
The French language version of this manual is available online: www.vermontcastings.com
La version française de ce manuel est disponible en ligne : www.vermontcastings.com
Catalytic Convection Heater
Installation and Operating Manual
Models 2460, 2461, 2462

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PLEASE NOTE
Please read this entire manual berfore you install
and use your new room heater. Failure to follow
instructions my result in property damage, bodily
injury or loss of life. Save these instructions for
future use.
The Dutchwest models covered in this Owner’s Guide have been tested and listed by OMNI
- Test Laboratories, Portland, Oregon. The test standards utilized were ANSI/UL 1482 for the
United States and ULC S627 for Canada. Dutchwest models are not listed for mobile home
installations.
Patents: U.S. - D288357, 4502395, 4646712;
Canada - 1235969. Other foreign mechanical patents
issued.
Accessories
• Bottom Heat Shield
• Clearance-reducing Rear Heat Shields
• Clearance-reducing Heat Shields for single-wall
stove pipe
• 2" legs
• Warming shelves (Small and Large Heaters only)
• Two-speed convection blower
• Automatic thermostat for the blower
Table of Contents
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Installation ..........................................................4
Clearances .......................................................11
Assembly..........................................................15
Smoke Alarm/Safety Tip ...................................16
Operation..........................................................17
Maintenance.....................................................21
Replacement Parts...........................................29
Warranty ...........................................................31
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburn-
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tion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

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1. Maximum burn times and heat outputs are based on laboratory testing using full loads of seasoned hardwoods, and may vary in individual use
depending on how the stove is operated, type and moisture content of fuels, and other factors. Maximum burn times are achieved under different
operating conditions than are maximum heat outputs.
2. These values are based on operation in building code-conforming homes under typical Winter climate conditions in the northeastern U.S. If your
home is of nonstandard construction (e.g. unusually well-insulated, not insulated, built underground, or if you live in a more severe or more temperate
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expectations for your home.
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A
C
B
D
G
F
E
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Stove Model Number 2460 2461 2462
A22" (560 mm) 2534" (654 mm) 2814" (717 mm)
B21" (530 mm) 2412" (620 mm) 27" (690 mm)
C2934" (754 mm) 30" (760 mm) 33" (840 mm)
D16" (410 mm) 16" (410 mm) 1814" (467 mm)
E1434" (375 mm) 1458" (380 mm) 17" (430 mm)
F2634" (683 mm) 27" (690 mm) 3018" (763 mm)
G2934" (754 mm) 30" (760 mm) 33" (840 mm)
Log length: 19" (480 mm) 22" (560 mm) 25" (640 mm)
Maximum burn time1: 8 hrs. 9 hrs. 12 hrs.
Average area heated (sq. ft.)2: 700-1,400 (65-130m2) 800-1,600 (75-150m2) 1,200-2,400 (112-224m2)
Range of heat output4: 7,800 - 26,800 Btu/hr. 11,300 - 26,800 Btu/hr. 10,500-27,700 Btu/hr5
Maximum heat output: 35,000 Btu/hr. 40,000 Btu/hr. 55,000 Btu/hr.
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Weight: 380 lbs. (172 kg) 436 lbs. (198 kg) 634 lbs. (288 kg)
Loading: Side or front Side or front Side or front
Flue exit position (reversible): Top or rear Top or rear Top or rear
Air controls: 2 controls 2 controls 2 controls

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SAFETY NOTICE:
IF YOUR DUTCHWEST CONVECTION HEATER IS NOT
PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATEDAND MAINTAINED,
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW
ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS
ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPEC-
TION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Before you begin the installation, review your plans to
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• Your stove and chimney connector will be far enough from
combustible material to meet all clearance requirements.
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properly to meet all requirements.
• You have obtained all necessary permits from local
authorities.
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your installation as safe and for determining that it meets
local and state codes.
Clearance and installation information is printed on the
metal label attached to the rear of the stove. Local authori-
ties generally will accept the label as evidence that, when
the stove is installed according to the information on the
label and in this manual, the installation meets codes and
can be approved.
Codes vary in different areas, however. Before starting
the installation, review your plans with the local building
authority. Your local dealer can provide any additional
information needed.
Important: Failure to follow these installation instructions
may result in a dangerous situation, including a chimney
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allow makeshift compromises to endanger property and
personal safety.
Chimney Types
Your Dutchwest Convection Heater must be connected
to a sound masonry chimney that meets local codes, a
relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an
approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whatever kind you
use, the chimney and chimney connector must be in good
condition and kept clean.
Masonry Chimneys
If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be inspect-
ed to ensure safe condition before the stove is installed.
Your local professional chimney sweep, building inspector,
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inspection or to direct you to someone who can.
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ing. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chimney should
also be examined for cracks, loose mortar, other signs of
deterioration, and blockage. Repair any defects before the
chimney is used with your stove.
Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must
be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney
wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Openings
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be sealed with mortar or refractory cement. In the event
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these unused thimbles.
The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use.
A newly-built masonry chimney must conform to the
standards of your local building code or, in the absence
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chimneys must be lined, either with code-approved ma-
sonry or pre-cast refractory tiles, stainless steel pipe, or
a code-approved, “poured-in-place” liner. The chimney’s
clean-out door must seal tightly.
Prefabricated Double-Wall
Insulated Chimney
Tile Lined
Masonry
Chimney
ST241
Fig. 2 If in sound condition and approved for use, either a ma-
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Prefabricated Chimneys
A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested and
listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances.
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(20 mm per meter) from the stove toward the chimney.
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feet (1m) and the total length of chimney connector should
be no longer than 8 feet (2.5m).
Chimney Height
For proper draft and good performance, the chimney should
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The chimney must also extend at least 3’ (900 mm) above
the highest point where it passes through a roof, and at
least 2’ (600 mm) higher than any portion of a building
within 10’ (3 m). (Fig. 3)
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TOACHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Chimney Size
The Model 2460 and 2461 heaters should be vented into
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8” x 8” (200 mm x 200 mm) square, or 8” (200 mm) round.
Chimney liners larger than 8” x 12” (200 x 300 mm) may
promote rapid cooling of smoke and reduction in draft,
especially if they are located outside the home. These
large chimneys may need to be insulated or have their
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Accessories to help make the connection between stainless
steel chimney liners and the stove are available through
your local dealer.
2' MIN.
2' MIN.
3'
MIN.
0 TO 10'
3'
MIN.
0 TO 10'
Reference
Point
AC246
Fig. 3 The 2/3/10 rule for chimneys.
Guidelines for Installing
the Chimney Connector
The chimney connector is the single-wall pipe, or listed and
approved double-wall pipe that connects the stove to the
chimney. The chimney itself is a masonry or prefabricated
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used only to make the connection from the stove to the
chimney.
Do not pass the chimney connector through a combustible
wall or ceiling, or through an attic, a closet or any similar
concealed space. If passage through a combustible wall
is unavoidable, follow the recommendations in the follow-
ing section on Wall Pass-Throughs. Keep the passage
as short and direct as possible, with no more than two 90
degree turns.
Two Types of Connector
You may use either a single-wall steel connector of the
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double-wall connector.
Single-Wall Connector
The single-wall chimney connector should be made of 24
gauge or heavier steel, and must have a minimum internal
diameter of 6” (150 mm) for models 2460 and 2461, or 8”
(200 mm) for model 2462.
Install single-wall chimney connector not less than 18” (450
mm) from the ceiling.
In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the prefabricated
chimney downward to within 8 feet (2.5 meters) of the
stove. The entire chimney connector should be exposed
and accessible for inspection and cleaning.
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withstand the high temperatures that can be reached by
smoke and exhaust gases and it may release toxic fumes
under high heat.
Chimney
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Slip Pipe
Standard Connector
Flue Liner
Flue
Thimble
Flue Collar
Floor Protector
ST418
Fig. 4 Sections of a steel chimney connector of at least 24 gauge
thickness are fastened together with screws to
connect the stove to the chimney.

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Double-Wall Connector
Information on assembling and installing double-wall con-
nectors is provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall
pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions
exactly. Most manufacturers of prefabricated double-wall
insulated chimneys also offer double-wall connector pipes.
Using a chimney and connector pipe from the same man-
ufacturer helps simplify the assembly and installation.
NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors,
minimum clearances must conform to listed clearances
in the Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Charts
on page 11 and 12 of this manual.
Assembling Single-Wall
Chimney Connector
SAFETY NOTE:Always wear gloves and safety goggles
when drilling, cutting or joining sections of chimney
connector.
For double-wall connectors, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions exactly. For single-wall connectors, follow the
instructions below.
1.




#10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws.
Toward
Stove
Flue Gas
Direction
ST242
Fig. 5 Crimped sections always point toward the stove so that
any liquid condensation will not leak out.
See the clearance charts on pages 11 and 12.
NOTE: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form
telescoping joints between sections of chimney connector
are available to simplify installations. They can eliminate
the need to cut individual connector sections. Consult your
local dealer about these special pieces.
Securing the Connector
to a Prefabricated Chimney
Follow the installation instructions of the chimney manufac-
turer exactly as you install the chimney. The manufacturer
of the chimney will supply the accessories to support the
chimney, either from the roof of the house, at the ceiling of
the room where the stove is installed, or from an exterior wall.
Special adaptors are available from your local dealer to
make the connection between the prefabricated chimney
and the chimney connector. (Fig. 6) The top of such
adaptors attach directly to the chimney or to the chimney’s
ceiling support package, while the bottom of the adaptor
is screwed to the chimney connector.



creosote falling from the inner walls of the chimney will
stay inside the chimney connector.
Prefab (Insulated)
Chimney
Ceiling Support
Package
Prefab Chimney
Adapter
Chimney Connector
(Stovepipe)
ST419
Fig. 6 Joining the chimney connector to a prefabricated chim-
ney.
2. Secure each joint between sections of chimney connec-
tor, including telescoping joints, with at least three sheet
metal screws.
3. Secure the chimney connector to the chimney. Instruc-
tions for various installations follow below.
4
. 
are correct distances from nearby combustible material.
Securing the Connector
to a Masonry Chimney
The Dutchwest Convection heaters may be connected
to either a freestanding masonry chimney or a masonry

Freestanding Installations
If the chimney connector must pass through a combustible
wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommendations in
the wall pass-through section that follows.

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         
“breech”) must be lined with either a ceramic or metal
cylinder, called the “thimble”, which is securely cemented
in place. (Fig. 7) Most chimney breeches incorporate


Flue Liner
-
nector to the First Tile of
the Flue Liner
Observe
Miniumum Clearances
Damper
Plate is
Remvoed
or Locked
in Open
Position
Close Off
the Damper
Opening with
Sheet Metal
and Sealant
ST245a
Fig. 9

are available from your local dealer.
Masonry Wall
Ceramic Flue Liner
Chimney Connec-
tor Shield
Block-Off Plate
Chimney Connector
ST244a
Fig. 8          
clearance between the chimney connector and either the mantel
and/or the ceiling is inadequate, special protective shields will
be required.
Thimble
Sleeve

Flue
Keep
Sleeve

with Flue
Tile
Thimble
Flue Liner
Chimney
Connector
ST243
Fig. 7 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be
cemented in place securely.
A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly smaller
in diameter than the standard connector and most thimbles,
will ease the removal of the chimney connector system for
inspection and cleaning. Thimble sleeves should be avail-
able from your local dealer.
To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until it is


The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2" (25-50 mm) into
the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to seal
the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the chimney
connector to the outer end of the sleeve with sheet metal
screws.
Fireplace Installations -
Above the Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises from the
-

extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector
enters the chimney. Follow all the guidelines for installing
a chimney connector into a freestanding masonry chimney,
and pay special attention to these additional points:
• Check the stove and chimney connector clearances to
combustible mantel or trim materials. Use the neces-
sary combination of mantel, trim, and connector heat
shields to provide the required clearances. (Fig. 8)
• Double-check connector clearance from the ceiling.
•         

the draft. However, it must be possible to re-open the
damper to inspect or clean the chimney.
Fireplace Installations -
Through the Fireplace
The Convection heaters may be installed either without

- depending on the safety regulations that apply to your

preference. For either situation, the chimney connector/
positive connection kit extends back from the stove, en-



In such installations, a “positive connection” must be made

       -

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tion provisions must be observed. These provisions are
discussed in the Clearance and Floor Protection sections
respectively.
Wall Pass-Throughs
Whenever possible, design your installation so the con-
nector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you
must use a wall pass-through in your installation, check
with your building inspector before you begin and construct
it in accordance with local building codes. Also check

requirements.
Accessories are available for use as wall pass-throughs.
If using one of these, make sure it has been tested and
listed for use as a wall pass-through.

distance from the single-wall connector to provide the
required 12" (305 mm) clearance for the connector. Any
material used to close up the opening must be noncom-
bustible.
The following wall pass-through methods may be approved
in your area:
• Use a section of listed factory-built chimney with a
nine-inch clearance to combustibles.
• Place a chimney connector pipe inside a ventilated
thimble, which is then separated from combustibles by

In Canada: The Canadian Standards Association has
established different guidelines. Figure 11 shows one
method, in which all combustible material in the wall is cut
away to provide the required 18" (450 mm) clearance for
the connector. The resulting space must remain empty.
on one
side only. If covers must be used on both sides, each cover
must be mounted on non-combustible spacers at least 1”
(25 mm) clear of the wall. Your Dutchwest dealer or your
local building inspector can provide details of other ap-
proved methods of passing a chimney connector through a
combustible wall. In Canada, this type of installation must
conform to CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid Fuel

NOTE: Do not vent your Dutchwest stove into a factory-
     


adapt them for any other use.
diameter 2 inches (51 mm) larger than the chimney con-
nector and having 1 inch (25.4 mm) or more of insulation
and maintaining a minimum 2 inch air space between
the outer wall of the chimney and combustibles.
18”
(450mm)

All Around
the Chimney
Connector
Sheet Metal
Cover
(One side
only)
ST421
Fig. 11 Hollow wall pass-through.
Chimney Con-
nector
12”
(305mm)
12”
(305mm)
ST420
Fig. 10 Wall pass-through enclosed with noncombustible
materials.
• If the stove is installed without legs, we recommend
the use of noncombustible tiles or pavers as shims to
   
stove. Make sure not to block air slots instove bottom
with shims or remove fan cover.
• Place a chimney connector pipe inside a section of listed
solid-insulated, factory-built chimney, with an inside
DO NOT CONNECT THE HEATER TO ANY AIR DIS-
TRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
Floor Protection
Atremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom plate

around the stove will require protection from radiant heat
as well as from stray sparks or embers that may escape


Castings Group Bottom Heat Shield. Spark and ember



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Most installations will require that the bottom heat shield be
attached. Only when the stove is placed on a completely
noncombustible surface such as unpainted concrete over
earth may it be used without the heat shield.

-
lation with the heat shield attached, use a noncombustible


may be covered with a decorative noncombustible material
if desired. Do not obstruct the space under the heater.
Protection requirements vary somewhat between the United
States and Canada as follows:

stove and must extend at least 16 inches from the front and
left (loading door) side of the stove, and at least 6 inches
from the right side and rear. (Fig. 12) Refer to Figure 12

for each stove model.
   

inches (457mm) from the front and left (loading door) side
of the stove, and at least 8 inches (203mm) from the right
side and rear. (Fig. 12)
ST422
Fig. 12-
ments on all four sides of the stove.
Minimum Dimensions for Noncombustible Floor
Protectors (Depth x Width):
Model U.S. Canada
2460 38" x 44" 42" x 48" (1067mm x 1219mm)
2461 38" x 48" 42" x 52" (1067mm x 1320mm)
2462 42" x 52" 46" x 56" (1168mm x 1422mm)
B
B
A
A
U.S. Canada
A. 16" 18" (457 mm)
B. 6" 8" (203 mm)
A
ST423
Fig. 13 Combustible supporting timbers (A) may lie beneath
-
tion.

call for more protection on the left side than on the right. If
you wish a more balanced look, increase the other side of
the hearth as well. Do not reduce side protection under
any circumstances.
Fireplace Installations
You may install your Dutchwest Convection Heater in an

the standard legs attached.

-

   -
bustible” requirement because the brick or concrete hearth
    
heavy wooden framing as in Figure 13. Because heat
passes readily through brick or concrete, it can easily pass

You may not install a
heater on a combustible hearth without legs. Standard
leg installations must include the bottom heat shield.

for freestanding installations.
Floor Protection for Fireplace
Installations with Standard Legs
Fireplace installations with the standard legs and the bot-


1/4" non-asbestos mineral board or equivalent, or 24 gauge
sheet metal (that may be covered with a decorative non-

extend at least 16" (406 mm) [18" / 457 mm in Canada]
from the front of the stove and from the left (loading door)
side, and at least 6" (152 mm) from the right side and rear.

of the chimney connector, including 2" to either side.

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Fireplace Installation Clearances

the:
• Side of the stove and the right and left walls
• Side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the

• Top of the stove and the mantel
In addition, both Fireplace Adaptor and Fireplace Insert

are addressed in the section on Floor Protection.
S
M
M
T
Model: 2460 2461 2462
Side Walls (S) 20" (510mm) 24" (610mm) 23" (580mm)
Trim (T) 12" (300mm) 12" (300mm) 12" (300mm)
Mantel (M) 20" (510mm) 20" (510mm) 20" (510mm)
ST426
Fig. 15-
mended clearances must be maintained between stove and the
surrounding combustible components.
Many raised hearths will extend less than the required
distance from the front of the heater when it is installed.
       
above, must be added to extend the hearth 16" (406 mm)
[18" (457 mm) in Canada].
-
tection.

requirements to the side walls, side decorative trim, and

Installation Clearances” in this section.
REMINDER- FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATIONS
WITHOUT LEGS ARE PERMISSIBLE ONLY IF THE
HEARTH IS COMPLETELY NONCOMBUSTIBLE, SUCH
AS UNPAINTED CONCRETE OVER EARTH.
Keep the Stove a Safe Distance
From Surrounding Materials
Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all
directions when operating. A safe installation requires that
adequate clearance be maintained between the stove and
nearby combustible materials to ensure that such materials
do not overheat.
Clearance is the distance between either your stove or


and other combustible materials away from the stove as
well. In general, a distance of 48" (1220 mm) must be main-
tained between the stove and moveable combustible items
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etc. Keeping those clearance areas empty assures that
nearby surfaces and objects will not overheat.
Safe Ways To Reduce Clearances
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been established through careful research and testing to
UL and ULC standards.
Clearance requirements have been established to meet
every installation possibility, and they involve the combina-
tion of basic variables:
• When the stove has no listed heat shield
• When the stove has a listed heat shield
• When the wall has no heat shield
• When the wall has a heat shield
• When the stove has a double-wall chimney connector.
• When the stove has a single-wall connector wit heat
shields, or without heat shields.
In general, the greatest clearance is required when you
locate a stove with no heat shield near a wall with no heat
shield. The least clearance is required when both the
stove and the wall have heat shields. Reducing a stove
clearance may require a listed heat shield on the chimney
connector as well, or a double-wall connector.
Clearances may be reduced only by means approved
by the regulatory authority and in accordance with the
clearances listed in this manual. The charts and sample
installations that follow list all the clearances required for
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vection Heaters.
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hearth, even if your stove is installed with the legs and the bot-
tom heat shield.
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