Kohler K-98155X Assembly instructions

Installation and Care Guide
Freestanding BubbleMassage Bath
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K-98155X

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Important Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the required tools, materials, and installation
sequences. Follow the sections that pertain to your particular installation. This will help you avoid costly
mistakes. In addition to proper installation, read all operating and safety instructions.
NOTE: The bathtub pictured in the installation steps may dier from the model being installed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INSTALLERS!: Please leave these instructions for the consumer. They contain
important information.
In addition to installation procedures, this manual contains important care and cleaning. Please retain for future
reference.
¨ Please provide adequate available space for the bath unit in accordance with rough-in. Arrange the location of
drain in advance.
¨ Identify blower and switch access location before proceeding with installation.
¨ Bath can be installed aer the wall is completed. Bath drain supplies should be arranged preliminarily
according to the selected bath.
NOTICE: DO NOT LIFT BATH BY PIPE WORK. Inspect for any possible damage that may have occurred in
transit. Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the boom of the bath to pretect the nish. Be careful not
to scratch the surface of the bath.
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and graceful sophistication that will satisfy you for years to come. The dependability and beauty of your Kohler
product will surpass your highest expectations. We’re very proud of our products here at Kohler and we know
you will be too.
Please take a few minutes to review this manual before you start installation. If you encounter any installation
or performance problems, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our phone numbers and website are listed on back
cover.
All information in this manual is based upon the latest product information available at the time of publication.
At Kohler, we constantly strive to improve the quality of our products. We reserve the right to make changes in
product characteristics, packaging or availability at any time without notice.
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WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. A licensed electrician should make all electrical connections.
DANGER: Risk of re, electric shock, or injury to Persons. Read important safety instructions
included in these instructions.
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Connect only to a circuit protected by a Ground-Fault
Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Earth-Leakage Circuit-Breaker (ELCB).
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing.
A. Installation Hazard Notication
Read and Practice the Instructions Strictly

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Product Requirements
A. Summary of Key Requirements
¨Observe all local plumbing and electrical codes.
¨Install the unit to a level suboor.
¨Provide properly-dimensioned framing.
B. Plumbing Specications
If using a rim-mounted bath faucet, exible connections between the valves and spout may be required. Conrm
adequate mounting, connection space of specied faucet for your installation.
C. Product Inspection
Carefully unpack and inspect the bath with airjets for damage. Leave all materials in the carton during
constructions to prevent damage.
D. Electrical Requirements
The installation must have a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Earth-Leakage Circuit-Breaker (ELCB).
The GFCI or ELCB protects against Line-to ground shock hazard. Use a 220-240 V, 10 A (minimum), 50 Hz
dedicated service for the bath with airjets.
NOTICE: Follow all local plumbing and electrical codes.
ATTENTION: Temperature deviation. Water temperature at dierent parts of the bath may not be the same,
which may cause the temperature detected and shown on the panel slightly dier from the actual water
temperature in the bath.
WARNING: Keep the area around the blower motor clean and free of debris. Ensure that the area
around the blower motor is free of sawdust, insulation, dirt, or other small loose debris. Such material
could clog the blower motor air ducts and reduce the air ow through the blower.
WARNING: Risk of damp. Silicone sealant shall be applied to connections of the bath drain pipe and the
drainage pipeline.
WARNING: Unauthorized modication may cause unsafe operation or aect performance of the bath
with airjets. Do not relocate the blower motor, or make other modications to the system in the absence
of kit instructions, as this could adversely aect the performance and safe operation of the bath with
airjets. Kohler shall not be liable under its warranty or otherwise for personal injury or damage caused by
any such unauthorized modication.
B. Factory-Assembled Features
Factory installed components include blower motor with power supply cord, electronic drain, controller, check
valve, air piping, water level sensor, user keypad, and keypad cable. Other than power wiring and plumbing,
no assembly is needed.
Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)
WARNING: Risk of injury or property damage. Please read all instructions thoroughly before
beginning installation, including the following Product Requirements.

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Tools
Site Requirements
Plus:
¨ Plumbers puy
¨ Wall coverings (if necessary)
¨ Gypsum cement (optional)
¨Construction adhesive or silicone
(optional)
¨ Protective covering for bathtub
¨Nails
¨Conventional woodworking or
concrete installation tools and materials
¨Drop cloth
NOTICE: Unless otherwise specied, oor support under the bath must provide for a minimum of 390 kg/
square meter loading.
¨ Make sure the ooring oers adequate support for your bath, and verify that the suboor is at and level.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not support the bath by the rim.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not li the bath with airjets by the air channels or blower
motor, or use the air channels or blower motor for structural support of the bath.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not support the bath by the rim.
¨ Your new bubble has been manufactured to the highest possible standards, it has been factory tested and
approved.
¨ When removing bath from protective carton . DO NOT LIFT BATH BY PIPE WORK. Inspect for any possible
damage that may have occurred in transit. Position a clean drop cloth or similar material in the boom of the
bath to pretect the nish. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the bath.
IMPORTANT: Bath must be installed level on all top edges.
Installation
Before Installing the Bath
¨ Unpack bath shell and skirt and check for any transit damage prior to installation.
¨ Position the bath shell in the desired location in the bathroom.
¨ Check that the plumbing can be connected to the bath when in the desired location.
A. Install the Bath

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¨ The drain has been installed onto the bath before it leaves factory. Fill the bath with water before the bath
is securely positioned so as to check the connections for leaks.
¨ Ensure a seal on the bath drain and the oor drain.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boom of the bath and the suboor.
C. Put the bath at desired position
¨ Adjust feet height.
¨ Adjust the four feet to 48 mm lower than the apron and keep the feet in the same plane.
B. Check Plumbing
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Ensure a watertight seal on the bath drain.
Installation (Cont.)
¨ Up stand bathtub, slide feet to the bath xed position, check all clips in the same direction; locate center lines
as drawing (according to the line on the ground, line on the bathtub rim by square).
¨ Ensure the adequate space for the bath sliding from the feet. Check and insure the clip direction to making the
bath slide in and out in the same way.
¨ Remove the bathtub; fasten the feet clip to the oor by using the screws aached in the package. Every clip
fastened by 2 screws in the diagonal.
¨ Adjust the nut on the feet, making the nut lower 2-3 mm than the clip.
¨ Readjust the feet height, making the feet lower 5 mm than the apron.
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D. How To Use The Pillow
¨ Clean and dry the bracket and PU elastomer pillow. Fix the PU elastomer pillow onto the bracket (PU
elastomer pillow is about 2mm longer than the bracket in every side).
¨ Press down the bracket buon and adjust the pillow to a proper angle, recommend for three adjust angles.
In case the bracket buon is loose, please tighten it.
¨ Upli the bath and the apron, and then connect the drain pipe.
¨ Incorporate the lines on the bath and the oor, slide the bathtub to the feet clip, if the bath loosely connected
to the clip, remove the bath and adjust the nut to fasten the bath to the clip.
Installation (Cont.)
Button
Pillow Bracket
Pillow

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E. How To Remove The Pillow Bracket
¨ Loosen the inner hexagon screw on the boom of the pillow bracket, and then remove the pillow form the
bath.
G. Make Electrical Connections
F. How To Remove The Grip Rail (Optional)
¨ Loosen the inner hexagon screw on the boom of the grip rail, and then remove the grip rail form the bath.
Installation (Cont.)
Inner Hexagon Screw
Inner Hexagon Screw
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect the control box to
a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle protected by Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCI ‘s).
Do not remove the plug grounding pins. Do not use grounding adapters.
NOTE: Electronic parameter label located on the controller. This label also identies the electrical rating.
¨ Your Kohler bath with airjets is equipped with a cord and plug. The blower motor has been wired at the
factory. A licensed electrician must install a dedicated GFCI-protected, 220 V, 10 A, grounded outlet.
¨ Plug the control box into this outlet.
¨ Clean the area of all dust and debris.
H. Test Run the Bath with Airjets
¨ Check all electrical connections, and make sure the electrical power to the bath with airjets is on.
¨Make sure all piping connections in the air harness are secure.
¨ Verify that the blower motor is secure.
¨ Temporarily remove the plastic drop cloth or other protective sheeting from the bath.

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NOTE: Please read these steps carefully before you operate your bath with airjets. Troubleshoot any problems
using the “Troubleshooting” section.
NOTE: Please do not use the bath in case of outage. In this case, the electronic drain automatically opens and the
bath can not be lled with water.
A. Fill the Bath
Installation (Cont.)
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Ensure that the area around the blower motor is free of sawdust,
insulation, dirt, or other small loose debris. Such material could clog the blower motor air ducts and
reduce the air ow through the blower motor.
Bath Operation
I. Drilling And Cutting Acrylic
DRILLING: Small holes can be drilled with a twist drill, but the cuing edge MUST be backed o with an oil
stone (the sharp edge dulled). Large holes must be drilled with a hole saw. Maximum drill size-12mm. Drill
speeds-6mm x 1800 RPM-12 mm x 900 RPM.
NOTE: Always drill from acrylic surface.
CUTTING: If for any reason the acrylic requires cuing, use a ne tooth hacksaw and proceed with caution.
Edges can be smoothed with a second-cut le and medium-ne sandpaper. If the surface of the acrylic should
happen to be damaged, it can be restored by polishing with an abrasive cleaner. Deep scratches can be removed
by rubbing with 600 grade wet & dry sandpaper then polishing.
J. Clean-Up After Installation
¨ Clean the area around the blower motor of all dust and debris.
¨ Use warm water and a liquid detergent to clean the surface of the bath with airjets. Do not use abrasive
cleansers, as they may scratch and dull the surface. Do not use powdered cleaners unless the cleaner is fully
dissolved in water. Solid substances could block the airjets. Do not use bleach or ammonia cleaning solutions.
Chemically active cleaning solutions can damage the bath surface. Refer to the homeowners guide for normal
cleaning recommendations.
¨ Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch the electronic drain on/o buon “ “ to close the drain.
The pink light ashes. Fill the bath to a level at least 10 cm above the top of the highest airjet.
¨ Refer to “Bath Operation” to make sure that every function works well.
¨Check the drain piping for leaks. Repair any leaks.
¨ Operate the bath and check for air ow through the airjets. Check the air piping for air leaks.
¨ Stop the bubble massage and drain the water.
¨ Return the plastic drop cloth or other protective sheeting to the bath. Check the drain connections for leakage.
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Bath Operation (Cont.)
¨ When the nger is within 1-3 cm to the panel, lights on the sliding slip will ash one by one along “ “
direction. Slide along “ “ direction, the panel will be unlocked and activated.
¨ If the panel is not operated within 30 seconds (no drops of water splash into the sensing range of the panel),
it will be automatically locked and enter energy-saving mode with no light display.
Function Operation
NOTE: Before operating the panel, please conrm that there is no obvious water stains on the panel. If there is
any, please rst wipe it clean.
Electronic Drain
Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Start the drain by touching the buon “ “ once, the green light
ashes. Touch again to stop it ,the pink light ashes. When touching this buon, a slight sound can be heard from
the drain at the boom of the bath.
Bubble Massage
Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch the buon “ “ to start the blower motor, blue light ashes.
Touch again to stop it, blue light half ashes.
Touch the buon “ “ The blower motor will automatically stop aer running for about 20 minutes.
Bubble Adjustment
Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. When the blower motor is running, slide in “ “ direction to increase
the air ow and the light gradually ashes from white to blue as the nger moves along “ “ direction.
Slide in “ “ direction to decrease the air ow, the light gradually dies out from blue to white as the nger
moves along “ “ direction. When air ow reaches its maximum, all the blue light will ash. When air ow
reaches its minimum, only the white light will ash.
Manual Cleaning
Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Start the blower motor by touching the buon “ “ the orange light
ashes. It will automatically stop aer running for about 2 minutes.
Automatic Cleaning
Aer running for 20 minutes, BubbleMassage will automatically turn o. Press electronic drain on/o buon to
open the drain. When water level drops below airjet holes, auto cleaning will activate for 2 minutes.
B. Keypad Operation
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Water Temperature Decreases/Increases Flow

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Bath Operation (Cont.)
Panel Function
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1. Power Off (No Display)
2. Power On
4. Blower Open
3. Light Change to Stand by Situation
Blue-Orange-Red Orange Green Blue White-Blue
50% Blue WhitePink
Water Temperature
(Light depend on water temperature)
Water Temperature
(Blue-Orange-Red)
Drain Close
(Pink)
BBM Open
(Blue)
Adjust the Strength of BBM
(White-Blue)

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Bath Operation (Cont.)
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5. Drain Open
7. System Clean
6. Overflow Alarm
Green 50% Blue White
50% Blue
50% Blue
White
White
Orange
Green (Flash)

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Bath Operation (Cont.)
C. Air System Operation
¨ Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch the power buon on the user keypad “ “
¨ Observe that the blower motor starts.
¨ Observe that air is blowing through all of the airjets.
¨ Slide in “ “ direction.
¨ Verify that the air ow increases.
¨ Slide in “ “ direction.
¨ Verify that the air ow decreases.
¨ Touch the power pump on/o “ “ on the keypad to stop the blower motor.
D. Manual Purge Operation
¨ Drain the bath.
¨ When the bath has drained, slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel, touch the purge buon once “ “ .
¨ Observe that the blower motor starts.
¨ Observe that water comes out of the airjets.
¨ Verify that touching the purge buon “ “ again stops the blower motor. If the purge buon is not touched,
the cleaning will automatically stop aer 2 minutes.
E. Automatic Purge Operation
¨ Fill the bath with at least 20cm water.
¨ Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch pump on/o “ “.
¨ 1 minute aer pump starts, slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel, touch pump on/o “ “ again, the
pump stops.
¨ Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch electronic drain on/o “ “ , waiting for water drain.
¨ Observe that the blower motor starts and stops automatically aer about two minutes.
F. Power Off : Compelling Drain Protect Function
¨ Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch electronic drain on/o “ “ , the electronic drain stops.
¨ Unplug the connector plugs of the controller.
¨ Observe that the electronic drain starts automatically.
¨Plug again, the electronic drain restores its former status.
NOTE: Please do not use the bath in case of outage. In this case, the electronic drain automatically opens and the
bath can not be lled with water.
G. Test of the Overow Function
¨ Slide the sliding slip to unlock the panel. Touch the electronic drain on/o buon “ “ to close the drain.
¨ The bath is lled until the drain automatically starts and cellular sound alarm is heard. Meanwhile, the green
light of “ “ ashes.
¨ Turn o the tap, water level will drop to the overow level and the drain will stop automatically. Meanwhile,
the “ “ is pink. (The overow level diers for each bath. Please refer to “Roughing-in”).
NOTE: When the bath reaches overow level, water level may rise quickly if you enter the bath or start
the bubble massage function, which may trigger the compelling drain function. Compelling drain function
will discharge lots of water, so it is not recommended to use the bath when it reaches overow level.
H. Compelling Drain Function
¨ If the overow level sensor does not work, you can use the compelling drain function to prevent water
overow to your bathroom. Please refer to the automatic drain water level in the Roughing-in.

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Symptoms Probable Causes Recorrection Action
1. Bath with airjets does not
start.
A. Controller is not power on. A. Set/reset GFCI or ELCB breaker;
check wiring.
B. User keypad cable loose or
damaged.
B. Check wire connections.
If necessary, replace user keypad.
C. User keypad does not work. C. Replace user keypad.
D. Blower motor does not work. D. Replace blower motor.
2. Blower motor starts,
but there are few or
no bubbles.
A. Pipeline leaking. A. Apply silicone sealant to the
leakage.
B. Pump inlet is blocked. B. Clean the area around the blower-
motor. Ensure adequate ventilation.
3. Blower motor stops
automatically within
20 minutes.
A. GFCI or ELCB trips. A. Correct GFCI or ELCB trips.
B. Motor overheated and protection
device activated.
B. Check for blockage at motor vents.
Remove blockage and allow motor
to cool.
4. Blower motor does not
stop automatically aer
20 minutes.
A. Controller trips. A. Replace controller.
5. Blower motor does not
stop when pump on/o
buon on user keypad is
touched.
A. User keypad cable loose or
damaged.
A. Check wire connections.
If necessary, replace user keypad.
B. User keypad does not work. B. Replace user keypad.
6. Blower motor operates
but speed timing does not
work.
A. User keypad cable loose or
damaged.
A. Check wire connections.
If necessary, replace user keypad.
B. User keypad does not work. B. Replace user keypad.
C. Controller dose not work. C. Replace the controller.
7. Automatic purge does not
occur.
A. Blower motor does not work. A. Replace blower motor.
B. Water level sensor trips or circuitry
plough.
B. Check wire connections.
If necessary, replace water level
sensor.
C. Over-height of the water level. C. Operation aer water level is below
the airjets.
D. Controller dose not work. D. Replace the controller.
8. Manual purge cycle does
not work.
A. User keypad cable loose or
damaged.
A. Check wire connections.
If necessary, replace user keypad.
B. User keypad does not work. B. Replace user keypad.
C. Blower motor does not work. C. Replace blower motor.
D. Controller dose not work. D. Replace the controller.
9. Cannot operate or stop
electronic drain.
A. User keypad trips. A. Check wire connections.
If necessary, replace user keypad.
B. Controller trips. B. Replace controller.
C. Electronic drain mechanism
does not work.
C. Replace electronic drain
mechanism.
This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. A Kohler Authorized Service Representative or qualied
eletrician should correct all electrical problems. For warranty service, contact your dealer or call center.
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Troubleshooting (Cont.)
Symptoms Probable Causes Recorrection Action
10. The bath cannot overow. A. Water level sensor trips. A. Replace water level sensor.
B. Electronic drain mechanism
does not work.
B. Replace electronic drain
mechanism.
11. Water level cannot be
maintained aer the bath
is lled with water.
A. Water level protector functions. A. Lower the water level in the bath.
B. Water level surpasses overow
level.
B. Lower the water level in the bath.
C. Overow level is not correct. C. Contact customer service
personnel of Kohler to readjust the
water level.
12. Water temperature
cannot be shown.
A. User keypad cable trips. A. Check wire connections, or replace
user keypad.
B. User keypad trips. B. Replace user keypad.
13. Abnormity shown of
water emperature.
A. Temperature sensor of electronic
drain mechanism does not work.
A. Replace electronic drain
mechanism.
A. Cleaning and Care for BBM
Please conrm that the bubble massage bath is installed according to the installation instructions.
Massage system should be used at least once a month to avoid the possibility that the electrical ings be
damaged because of excessive moisture.
Cleaning Surfaces: Do not use abrasive cleansers on any surfaces, as they will scratch and dull the surface.
Wipe out the bath aer each use to prevent a build-up of soap and scum.
If the surface becomes dull, an automotive type rubbing compound *may be used on the unit, followed by
an application of paste wax.
*We recommend:
Rubbing compound mequiars mirror glaze 28 metal polish (import product) or “green oil”.
B. Care and Cleaning for Adjustable Pillow
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
¨ The bracket can not be turned forcefully or be used as grip rail. The maximum load of the bracket is 10 kg.
¨ The structure of the bracket is not absolutely tight, so it may slightly away.
¨ Please check the bracket buon periodically. In case it is loose, please tighten it with hand. Otherwise, it may
cause damage to the bracket.
In order to extend the service life of the product, please pay aention to the following points when caring the
products:
¨ Sharp-pointed objects may scratch the surface of the PU elastomer.
¨ Water over 60 or soda acid solution may cause damage to the surface of the PU elastomer.
¨ Please clean the PU elastomer pillow and grip rails periodically with mild soap solution.
Clean the surface with so and wet sponge or cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning materials like brush and
scouring pad.
Care and Cleaning

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  

   

  

 
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
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
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 
   
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¨ 
¨ 
¨ 

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  
  
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    
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Kohler Co. 15 1204153-X2-A

1204153-X2-A 16 Kohler Co.
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 
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
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
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  
  
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 
  


    
    
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 
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   
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  

¨ 
¨
¨  

 
   

  
 
¨ 
¨ 
¨ 


1204153-X2-A 18 Kohler Co.

 
  
¨ 
¨ 

 
¨ 
¨       

¨   

¨   

¨   

¨ 
¨ 
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Kohler Co. 19 1204153-X2-A
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¨ 
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