HARD HI-LO 1813 User manual

Revised 2022.1 4.22.2022
MODELS 1813, 1831, 1842, 1852 & 1873
STANDARD CRIB- MANUAL HI-LO
SERVICE MANUAL
The nations #1 manufacturer of hospital cribs
1-800-873-4273 ~ [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information..............................................................................................................
Side Rail Operation & Safety................................................................................................
Crank Handle Usage............................................................................................................
Mattress Platform Diagram & Parts List................................................................................
Side Rail Assembly Diagram.. ..............................................................................................
Side Rail Assembly Parts List...............................................................................................
Head & Foot End Assembly Diagram & Parts List................................................................
Slide Rod Diagram & Parts List............................................................................................
Slide Rod or Side Rail Replacement Instructions.................................................................
Trigger Assembly for Rails or Johns Hopkins Handle Replacement.....................................
Crank Handle Assembly Replacement.................................................................................
1904 IV Pole Assembly Diagram..........................................................................................
1904 IV Pole Parts List.........................................................................................................
IV Pole Installation................................................................................................................
Shelf & Bumpers Diagram & Parts List.................................................................................
Shelf & Bumpers Installation or Replacement Instructions...................................................
Casters & Misc Parts List......................................................................................................
Caution Sheet.......................................................................................................................
Cleaning Instructions for Cribs/Beds & Mattresses...............................................................
Preventative Maintenance Guide & Checklist.......................................................................
Warranty................................................................................................................................
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HARD Manufacturing cribs and youth beds are intended for use by patients up to 150lbs.
It is strongly recommended to discourage parents or caregivers from getting into the crib or
bed with the patient as it may cause premature wear or damage to various components.
The expected service life of all cribs and beds made by Hard Manufacturing is 9 years
when preventative maintenance guidelines are followed.
HARD Manufacturing recommends the preventative maintenance checklist found at the
end of this manual be performed at least once per year on each crib or bed in your facility.
Cribs not meeting the criteria listed on the preventative maintenance checklist should be
removed from service until they can be repaired as per the recommended guidelines.
HARD Manufacturing will support parts on our cribs and beds for up to 12 years from the
date of manufacture as long as we still make the part or can obtain it from our vendors.
Cleaning instructions for all HARD Manufacturing cribs and beds can be found at the end
of this manual. Failure to follow the proper cleaning instructions can result in
premature rust and corrosion of the parts on your cribs.
To request a quote on replacement parts- please have either the serial # from the silver
sticker located on the mattress platform, or the crib or bed model # and date of manufacture
from the sticker on the bottom left side of the foot end available. Contact info is as follows:
Parts Manager
800-873-4273 x216
[email protected]
Please email or fax all parts orders to 716-896-2579 or [email protected]. If you do not
receive an order confirmation within one (1) business day, please resend the order until a
confirmation is received.
Confidential document- for customer/end user only.
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Crib rails are raised and lowered with a Johns Hopkins Handle.
The side rail or end rails have “trigger” mechanisms that must lock into place to hold up the
rail safely. The red tips of the triggers must be securely seated in the notches of the slide
rods on both ends, and you should barely be able to see the red tip if at all. Grasp the rail
and tug to be certain the rail is in place firmly and properly.
**If the trigger mechanism for the side rail fails to lock into place
properly, remove the crib from service until the mechanism can be
replaced.**
SIDE RAIL OPERATION & SAFETY
To prolong the life of the trigger assembly in the side rail, continue to squeeze the
trigger mechansim as you lower the rail to the desired height and not release until that time.
Letting the red tips of the trigger mechanism drag up and down the slide rods by releasing
the trigger mechanism too early will cause the trigger assembly to wear prematurely and
break.
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CRANK HANDLE USAGE
The head crank handle is located on the far left of the foot end of the crib.
The head crank handle should be tucked in when not in use to help prevent damage from it
hitting or getting caught on other objects when the crib is being moved.
To use the head crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the head section of the crib.
The head section on the crib will articulate to approximately 30 degrees, or 14-15 turns of
the crank handle.
NOTE: The head section of the crib will not articulate higher than the
stated 30 degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after 14-15
revolutions, however it will become noticeably more difficult. Continued
cranking will not raise the head of the crib any further, it will only put
stress on the crank handle components and eventually cause them to
break.
THE HEAD CRANK HANDLE
THE FOOT CRANK HANDLE
The foot crank handle is located on the far right of the foot end of the crib. The foot crank
handle should be tucked in when not in use to help prevent damage from it hitting or getting
caught on other objects when the crib is being moved.
To use the foot crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the foot/knee section of the crib.
The foot section on Standard Cribs will articulate to approximately 15 degrees, or
7 turns of the crank handle.
NOTE: The foot section of the crib will not articulate higher than the
stated 15 degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after
7 revolutions, however it will become noticeably more diffi cult.
Continued cranking will not raise the foot/knee section of the crib any
further, it will only put stress on the crank handle components and
eventually cause them to break.
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THE HI-LO CRANK HANDLE
The Hi-Lo crank handle is located in the middle position of the foot end of the crib. The
Hi-Lo crank handle should be tucked in when not in use to help prevent damage from
it hitting or getting caught on other objects when the crib is being moved.
To use the Hi-Lo crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the mattress platform assembly of the crib. **NOTE: The head and foot crank
handles MUST be in the tucked position prior to utilizing the Hi-Lo feature to raise
the crib. If the handles are not tucked, they can become caught on the lower portion
of the Mattress Platform Assembly and cause a large amount of costly damage to
that component.**
The Hi-Lo feature on Hard Manufacturing cribs will allow the height of the mattress platform
to be raised approximtely 10” with approx 19 turns of the crank handle to help prevent
caregiver fatigue.
NOTE: The Mattress Platform Assembly will not raise higher than the
stated 10”. The crank handle will continue to turn after 19 revolutions,
however it will become noticeably more difficult. Continued cranking will
only put stress on the crank handle components and eventually cause
them to break.
The patient should never be left unattended when the mattress platform
is in the highest position.
Applies only to models: 813, 831, 842, 852, & 873
PLEASE NOTE THE
MATTRESS PLATFORM
SHOULD BE IN THE
LOWEST POSITION TO
PERFORM CPR.
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MATTRESS PLATFORM DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
Parts list continues on the next page....
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Foot End
Head End
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# Part Description Part # Notes
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Mattress Platform Assembly- 1813 91160
Complete mattress platform
Mattress Platform Assembly- 1831 91599
Mattress Platform Assembly- 1842 91594
Mattress Platform Assembly- 1852 91608
Mattress Platform Assembly- 1873 91603
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MATTRESS PLATFORM PARTS LIST CONTINUED
# Part Description Part # Notes
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Head Pan Assembly- 1813 N/A
Head Pan Assembly- 1831 89715
Head Pan Assembly- 1842 89715
Head Pan Assembly- 1852 89705
Head Pan Assembly- 1873 89712
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Center Seat Pan- 1842 12335 Smaller models 1913 & 1931 do not have
a center seat pan.
Center Seat Pan- 1852 12334
Center Seat Pan- 1873 12334
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Thigh Pan Assembly- 1813 N/A
Thigh Pan Assembly- 1831 89717
Thigh Pan Assembly- 1842 89717
Thigh Pan Assembly- 1852 89706
Thigh Pan Assembly- 1873 89706
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Foot Pan Assembly- 1813 N/A
Foot Pan Assembly- 1831 89716
Foot Pan Assembly- 1842 89716
Foot Pan Assembly- 1852 89707
Foot Pan Assembly- 1873 89713
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Bottom Frame Assembly- 1813 81571
Bottom Frame Assembly- 1831 89744
Bottom Frame Assembly- 1842 89677
Bottom Frame Assembly- 1852 89738
Bottom Frame Assembly- 1873 89742
7 Tilt Indicator 63237
8 Corner Cover 11558
9 Hex Nut 10-32 63402 For Corner Covers
10 Screw 10-32x3/4” 62048
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Head Elevating Assembly- 1813 81390
Includes crank handle
Head Elevating Assembly- 1831 81395
Head Elevating Assembly- 1842 & 1852 81096
Head Elevating Assembly- 1873 81133
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Foot Elevating Assembly- 1813 N/A
Foot Elevating Assembly- 1831 89854
Foot Elevating Assembly- 1842 & 1852 89886
Foot Elevating Assembly- 1873 89848
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Hi-Lo Elevating Assembly- 1813 89774
Hi-Lo Elevating Assembly- 1831 89458
Hi-Lo Elevating Assembly- 1842 & 1852 89458
Hi-Lo Elevating Assembly- 1873 89459
14 Crank Handle Assembly 86633 Complete assembly for head or foot- includes #14-17
15 Black Knob for Crank Handle 22208
Crank handle components available in hardware bag
72116
16 Brass Insert 60359
17 Screw 8-32x1-1/4” 63885
18 Spring Pin 1/4x1-1/8” 60323
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SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
# Part Description Part # Notes
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Side Trim Assembly- 1813 90535
Complete Side Rail Assembly
Side Trim Assembly- 1831 90536
Side Trim Assembly- 1842 & 1852 90711
Side Trim Assembly- 1873 90712
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Side Trigger Assembly- 1813 89140
One trigger per rail
Side Trigger Assembly- 1831 89115
Side Trigger Assembly- 1842 & 1852 89117
Side Trigger Assembly- 1873 89119
Teething Bars- 1813 (Not shown) *1913 TB
Set of 4-
Protective covering for the tops of the rails.
Teething Bars- 1831 (Not shown) *1931 TB
Teething Bars- 1842 (Not shown) *1942 TB
Teething Bars- 1852 (Not shown) *1952 TB
Teething Bars- 1873 (Not shown) *1973 TB
3 Glide Slide Bushing 11571 Nylon bushing with cutout
4 Bushing 11518 Solid nylon bushing
5 Johns Hopkins Handle Assembly 72115 Complete Handle Assembly
(Does not include Shield Plate)
6 Screw 10-32x1 RH PH MS 63375
Components at the bottom of the Johns
Hopkins Handle
7 Retainer Block 11525
8 Split Lockwasher 63453
9 Acorn Nut C/P 10-32 63411
10 Screw 60148 Top of Shield Plate
11 Split Washer 63457
12 Shield Plate Assembly 81216 Plate behind JH Handle
(Does not include handle)
13 HARD Sticker 62177 Sticker behind JH Handle Assembly
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“To Lower Side Lift Then Squeeze”
Sticker 63651 Placed behind JH Handle on the Shield Plate
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“To Raise Side Use Two Hands”
Sticker 63650 Placed on either end of the side rail
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“When Child is Left Unattended”…
Sticker 62184 Placed above JH handle in middle of the rail
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HEAD & FOOT END ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
*Note- If your crib was made prior to 2015, the Head and Foot assemblies listed above do not
apply. Please contact us for the correct part numbers.
1 & 2 Head or Foot End Assembly
(36” pictured)
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# Part Description Part # Notes
1Head Assembly- 30” wide crib 90278
Head Assembly- 36” wide crib 90280
2Foot Assembly- 30” wide crib 90581
Foot Assembly- 36” wide crib 90582
Teething Bars- 1813 *1913 TB
Set of 4- not shown.
Protective snap-on covering for the tops of the rails
Teething Bars- 1831 *1931 TB
Teething Bars- 1842 *1942 TB
Teething Bars- 1852 *1952 TB
Teething Bars- 1873 *1973 TB
4 Crib Eye Cover 11529 Protective black plastic cover for the 4 corners of
the crib.
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SLIDE ROD DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
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# Part Description Part # Notes
1 Slide Rod 89197 Complete slide rod assembly as shown
2 Slide Rod Cup N/A Not sold separately. If this part breaks,
please order a new slide rod.
Part is riveted on.
3 Rivet- not shown N/A
4 Screw 63392 For top of slide rod
5 Nylon Washer 11531
6 Slide Rod Inserts 11567
7 Slide Rod Adaptor 11576
Parts also available in hardware bag
72078. Parts for one slide rod.
8 Plastic Washer 1”x.545”x1/8” 11545
9 Bumper Spring- 60” sides 63403
10 Plastic Spacer- 60” sides 11750
11 1/8” Spring Pin- to fasten slide rod adaptor 63834
12 Bumper Spring- 30” or 36” gate 63845 Parts also available in hardware bag
72080 including #7-9.
Parts for one slide rod.
13 Plastic Spacer- 30” or 36” gate 11593
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To disassemble the crib and replace a side rail, end rail or a slide rod:
**We recommend this be done with 2 people**
2. Push down on both slide rods until they are clear of the upper crib eye, then lean the
entire side assembly outwards. Lift the assembly up and offof the lower crib eyes
being careful not to lose any of the small parts at the bottom of the slide rods as the spring,
washers and spacer will fall off.
3. Lastly, squeeze the Johns Hopkins handle or the Fingertip Release mechanisms on the
rail to disengage the trigger mechanisms while lifting the slide rod(s) up and out of the rail.
Disassembly is now complete.
SLIDE ROD OR SIDE RAIL/END RAIL REPLACEMENT
1. At the top of one of the Slide Rods, first lift the portion of the black plastic crib eye cover
that is over the Upper Crib Eye to expose the screw and washer underneath, then loosen
and remove the screw and washer. Repeat at the opposite side of the rail.
Upper Crib Eye
Washer and Screw
Crib Eye Cover
Slide Rod
Bumper Spring
Spacer
Nylon Washers
Slide Rod Adaptor
Lower Crib Eye
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To reassemble the crib or bed with the new rail or slide rod:
1. Take the rail making sure the Johns Hopkins handle or the Fingertip Release
mechanisms are facing outwards and at the top of the rail. Insert the slide rod(s) down into
each end of the side rail. Again be sure that one person is squeezing the Johns Hopkins
handle or the Fingertip Release mechanism of the new rail to disengage the trigger
mechanisms as you do this. Raise the rail up until it is at the highest position and then
release the Johns Hopkins handle or Fingertip Release to lock the rail in place.
2. At the bottom of both of the slide rods, put the spacer back on first, then a washer, the
bumper spring, and the other washer as shown on the previous page. While holding those
parts in place, lift the side assembly up and position it on the lower crib eye.
3. Lean the side assembly in towards the crib and then press down at both ends to get the
assembly under upper crib eyes and then release. Reinstall the hardware back on the top
of the slide rods. Do not overtighten the screw.
Reassembly is now complete.
Please be sure all hardware is securely fastened prior to putting the crib or bed back
in service.
SLIDE ROD OR SIDE RAIL/END RAIL REPLACEMENT CONT.
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TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FOR SIDE RAILS OR
JOHNS HOPKINS HANDLE REPLACEMENT
4. Remove screw holding the shield plate and center trigger
bracket. Remove the shield plate.
1. Turn rail upside down and remove acorn nut and
lock washer from the retainer block.
2. Push retainer block down and twist to one side as
shown to disengage the screw from the metal bracket
on the shield plate.
3. Lift to remove handles from the trigger bracket inside the
rail tube. If only the Johns Hopkins Handle assembly is
being replaced, skip to Step #9 next.
It is necessary to remove the rail from the crib prior to the steps listed below. Please follow
the instructions on the prior pages to remove the rail and the slide rods prior to beginning
the repair. Reference the page for Side Rail Assembly Diagram if needed to identify parts.
5. Remove the entire trigger assembly by pulling it out one side
of the rail. If you are unfamiliar with changing a trigger on one
of our cribs or beds, note how the components lock together
for reassembly.
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9. The trigger barrels are spring loaded, so to line up the hole
in the trigger barrel with the hole in the bracket and opening in
the rail, push in on the white plastic bushing on the end of the
trigger until the holes line up on one side, then insert one half
of the handle. Repeat on the other side and insert the second
half of the handle.
10. To insert screw in the retaining block through the metal
bracket in the shield plate, twist the retaining block and screw
up into the hole from an angle and secure with lock washer
and acorn nut.
6. Slide one half of the trigger assembly barrel 3/4 of the way
into the rail making sure the red tip goes in first. The white plastic
bushing attached to the red trigger tip has a tab on one edge,
be sure it faces downwards as shown. The opposite end of the
trigger should be in the upright position as shown to the left.
SIDE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY OR JOHNS HOPKINS
HANDLE REPLACEMENT CONTINUED
Reassembly is now complete.
Tab
7. Take the black plastic center trigger bracket, and hook it onto the trigger barrel making
sure the tabs on the bracket face downwards. Push the completed portion into the rail tube
leaving half the bracket exposed for the other trigger barrel. With the red trigger tip now
facing the opposite direction, hook the second trigger barrel into the bracket again
making sure the tab on the white bushing at the tip is facing downwards. Push the
completed assembly fully into the side rail.
Tabs facing downwards
Insert trigger barrels in bracket holes
8. Prior to putting the shield plate back on, be sure the holes
in the black bracket for the triggers line up with the openings
in the side rail as well as the hole for the screw. Reinstall the
shield plate, and insert the screw to fasten the shield plate
and bracket.
Opposite end in upright position
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CRANK HANDLE USAGE
The head crank handle is located on the far left of the foot end of the crib.
The head crank handle should be tucked in when not in use to help prevent damage from it
hitting or getting caught on other objects when the crib is being moved.
To use the head crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the head section of the crib.
The head section on the crib models noted above will articulate to approximately
30 degrees, or 14-15 turns of the crank handle.
NOTE: The head section of the crib will not articulate higher than the
stated 30 degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after 14-15
revolutions, however it will become noticeably more difficult. Continued
cranking will not raise the head of the crib any further, it will only put
stress on the crank handle components and eventually cause them to
break.
THE HEAD CRANK HANDLE
THE FOOT CRANK HANDLE
The foot crank handle is located on the far right of the foot end of the crib. The foot crank
handle should be tucked in when not in use to help prevent damage from it hitting or getting
caught on other objects when the crib is being moved.
To use the foot crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the foot/knee section of the crib.
The foot section on the Springfield Cribs will articulate to approximately 15 degrees, or
7 turns of the crank handle.
NOTE: The foot section of the crib will not articulate higher than the
stated 15 degrees. The crank handle will continue to turn after
7 revolutions, however it will become noticeably more difficult.
Continued cranking will not raise the foot/knee section of the crib any
further, it will only put stress on the crank handle components and
eventually cause them to break.
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THE HI-LO CRANK HANDLE
The Hi-Lo crank handle is located in the middle position of the foot end of the crib. The
Hi-Lo crank handle should be tucked in when not in use to help prevent damage from
it hitting or getting caught on other objects when the crib is being moved.
To use the Hi-Lo crank handle, pull it out from its tucked position and turn clockwise to
elevate the mattress platform assembly of the crib. **NOTE: The head and foot crank
handles MUST be in the tucked position prior to utilizing the Hi-Lo feature to raise
the bed. If the handles are not tucked, they can become caught on the lower portion
of the Mattress Platform Assembly and cause a large amount of costly damage to
that component.**
The Hi-Lo feature on the Springfield Cribs will allow the height of the mattress platform to
be raised approximtely 10” to help prevent caregiver fatigue.
NOTE: The Mattress Platform Assembly will not raise higher than the
stated 10”. The crank handle will continue to turn after 19 revolutions,
however it will become noticeably more difficult. Continued cranking will
only put stress on the crank handle components and eventually cause
them to break.
Unlike the head and foot/knee sections
on the cribs, there is no indicator to
signal when you are approaching the
maximum height of the Hi-Lo system.
The 10” maximum is reached with
19 turns of the Hi-Lo crank handle.
The patient should never be left unattended when the mattress platform
is in the highest position.
Applies only to models: 1813, 1831, 1842, 1852, 1873, 813, 831, 842, 852 & 873
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*1904 IV POLE COMPONENT DIAGRAMS
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*Corresponding parts list is on the following page.
IV Pole Tube
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*1904 IV POLE PARTS LIST
The *1904 IV Pole is a standard feature on all of HARD Manufacturing cribs that do not
have a safety top.
# Part Description Qty. Part # Notes
*1904 IV Pole 1 *1904 Complete IV Pole Assembly
1 Screw 1 63392
2 Lock Washer 1 63458
3 Spacer 1 11628
4 Hook 2 11627 Specify color when ordering
5 Washer 2 11555
6 Plastic Spacer 1 62083
7 Release Pin 1 11852
8 Compression Spring 1 63006
9 Plastic Washer 1 11531 Used as release knob
10 Retaining Ring 1 63034
11 Plastic Bracket 2 11553
Available also as a set in hardware bag
72079
12 Plastic Connector 2 11552
13 Screw 4 62047
14 Connector Nut 4 60319
15 Inside Tube ass’y 1 81550 Inside tube- no hardware included
Plug 1 63452 Not shown
Stop Ring 1 81080 Not shown-internal component
Hardware Bag 1 72081 Includes everything listed above
excluding #15
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