Mercia Garden Products 0628LOG131-V3 Instruction manual

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0628LOG131-V3 Log Cabin With Return (3x4m)
0628LOG131-V3: T&G roof and oor
2mm Drill bit
Winter = High Moisture = Expansion
Summer = Low Moisture = Contraction
All building’s should be
erected by two adults
For ease of assembly, you
MUST pilot drill all screw
holes and ensure all screw
heads are countersunk.
CAUTION
Every eort has been made during the
manufacturing process to eliminate the
prospect of splinters on rough surfaces of the
timber. You are strongly advised to wear gloves
when working with or handling rough sawn
timber.
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General Instructions
BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Check the pack and make sure you have all the parts listed.
- When you are ready to start, make sure you have the right tools at hand (not supplied)
including a Phillips screwdriver, Stanley knife, wood saw, step ladder and drill with 2mm
bit.
- Ensure there is plenty of space and a clean dry area for assembly.
TIMBER
As with all natural materials, timber can be aected during various weather conditions.
For the duration of heavy or extended periods of rain, swelling of the wood panels may
occur. Warping of the wood may also occur during excessive dry spells due to an interior
moisture loss. Unfortunately, these processes cannot be avoided but can be helped. It is
suggested that the outdoor building is sprayed with water during extended periods of
warm sunshine and sheltered as much as possible during rain or snow.
BUILDING A BASE
When thinking about where the building and base is going to be constructed:
Ensure that there will be access to all sides for maintenance work and annual
treatment.
Ensure the base is level and is built on rm ground, to prevent distortion. Refer to
diagrams for the base dimensions. The base should be slightly smaller than the external
measurement of the building, i.e. The cladding should overlap the base, creating a run
o for water. It is also recommended that the oor be at least 25mm above the
surrounding ground level to avoid ooding.
TYPES OF BASE
- Concrete 75mm laid on top of 75mm hard-core.
- Slabs laid on 50mm of sharp sand.
Whilst all products manufactured are made to the highest standards of Safety and in
the case of childrens products independently tested to EN71 level, we cannot accept
responsibility for your safety whilst erecting or using this product.
Refer to the instructions pages for your specic product code
For ease of assembly use a
rubber mallet to t the log
boards. Do NOT use a heavy
hammer.
Ensure to measure and check before cutting
boards.
It is advisable to use a
circular saw when cutting
roof and oor boards.
For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 821215
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk

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Double Door Pack*
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Overall Dimensions:
Width = 4028mm
Depth = 3139mm
Height = 2600mm
Base Dimensions:
Width = 3803mm
Depth = 2799mm
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Before assembly
please make sure you have a
suitable base ready to erect your
building
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Window Pack*
QTY 2
131 Gable A 2996mm
(full non-return side)
131 Gable D 2996mm
(return side - gable is un-xed for assembly purposes)
131 Gable A 1105mm (return
side - gable is un-xed for
assembly purposes)
Starter Board - 28x66x4000mm
LB28RT66-A-4000
Starter Board - 28x66x2220mm
LB28RT66-A-2220
Starter Board - 28x66x2000mm
LB28RT66-A-2000
Log Board - 28x120x2111mm QTY 6
LB28-A-2111
Log Board - 28x120x2000mm QTY 6
LB28-A-2000
Log Board - 28x120x2996mm QTY 19
LB28-A-2996
Log Board - 28x120x2996mm
LB28-ADF-2996
Log Board - 28x120x4000mm QTY 19
LB28-A-4000
Log Board - 28x120x4000mm
LB28-ADF-4000
Log Board - 28x45x4000mm
LB28RG45-AF-4000
Log Board - 28x45x4000mm
LB28RG45-A-4000
Log Board - 28x120x684mm QTY 24
LB28-B-684
Log Board - 28x120x625mm QTY 24
LB28-B-625
Log Board - 28x120x328mm QTY 36
LB28-B-328
Log Board - 28x120x2225mm QTY 2
LB28-A-2225
Log Board - 28x45x2225mm
LB28RG45-A-2225
Log Board - 28x120x1105mm QTY 19
LB28-A-1105
Roof Purlin - 45x120x4004mm QTY 2
F45120-A-4004
Roof Purlin - 45x120x4004mm
F45120-AF-4004
0628LOG131-V3
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Felt Tacks x257
70mm Screw x92
Felt
Nail Bag
40mm Screw x564
30mm Screw x126
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10mm Screw x4
Pre-assembly
*Please note:
Each board interlocks at
either end in a staggered pattern.
Before securing ensure that the boards
are tted properly in their respective
tongue’s and groove’s.
70mm Bolt Set x16
*All components for the Windows and Doors are
shown in the Windows and Doors instruction packs.
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Veranda Post - 70x70x2001mm
F7070-2001 (Notched)
Fascia - 16x120x1601mm QTY 4
S16120-1601 (Angled)
Fascia - 16x120x4032mm QTY 2
S16120-4032
Eaves Frame - 27x44x4000mm QTY 2
F2744-4000
Roof Board - 16x121x1600mm QTY 74
MB16-C-1600
Floor Board - 16x121x1862mm QTY 18
MB16-C-1862
Floor Board - 16x121x27438m QTY 18
MB16-C-2748
Bearer - 44x44x2804mm QTY 2
F4444-2804-PT
Bearer - 44x44x3720mm QTY 12
F4444-3720-PT
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Storm Brace - 27x44x2000mm QTY 8
F2744-2100
Veranda Board - 16x120x880mm QTY 14
SR16120-880
Log Board - 28x120x2220mm
LB28-AD-2220
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Post Plate
Closure Trim - 16x28x2400mm (approx length) QTY 14
S1628-2400
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Pre drill
hole
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For assistance please contact customer care on: 01636 821215
Mercia Garden Products Limited,
Sutton On Trent,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG23 6QN
www.merciagardenproducts.co.uk
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IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
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Step 1
Parts needed - No. 32 QTY 2
No. 33 QTY 12
Lay the bearers A& B(No. 32
& No. 33) onto a rm and level
surface (free from areas where
standing water can collect) as
shown in the illustration.
Fix the framing together at each
corner using 8x70mm screws,
ensuring the frame is ush.
8x70mm Screws
70mm
screw
Step 2 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 6 QTY 1
No. 7 QTY 1
No. 8 QTY 1
No. 9 QTY 1
No. 11 QTY 1
No. 22 QTY 1
Place the boards (No. 6, 7, 8,
9, 11 & 22) on to the
assembled base frame along
the longest sides.
*Ensure the notches at
either end of each board are
ush and level with the ends
of the frame.
Fix each of the starter boards
to the frame by screwing
through the notch into the
frame as shown in the
illustration.
6x70mm Screws
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11
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
Following the same
method, arrange the
remaining bearer’s (B) (No.
33) inside the assembled
frame
*Ensure there is an equal
amount of space between
each frame.
Secure each bearer into
position using 4x70mm
screws per starter.
40x70mm Screws
Please Note: The starters (No’s. 38 & 39)
can be arranged on either side (allowing
the doors to be placed on the left or right
the building) depending on your needs.
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IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Step 3 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 9 QTY 5
No. 10 QTY 6
No. 11 QTY 5
No. 13 QTY 6
No. 19 QTY 12
No. 22 QTY 5
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the rst 6 boards (No’s. 9, 10,
11, 13, 19 & 22) onto the
starter boards to create your
rst level.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
Please Note: The short boards at the
front of the building (either side of
the door and window opening’s)
can be placed either side depending
on your needs.
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Step 4
Once you have laid 6 log boards (o
of the starter) up the door section,
slide the assembled door frame (No.
2) assembly over the boards resting
the frame on top of the starter board.
*Please note: This image is for illustra-
tive purposes and may dier from your
choice in product (regarding door
position). Nevertheless the process of
tting the door frame is the same.
**Please Note: The short boards at the
front of the building (either side of the
door and window opening’s) can be
placed either side depending on your
needs.

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Step 5 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 11 QTY 6
No. 13 QTY 6
No. 17 QTY 12
No. 18 QTY 12
No. 19 QTY 12
No. 22 QTY 6
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the next 6 boards (No’s. 11, 13,
17, 18, 19 & 22) onto the
assembly to create your second
level.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
**Doors can be hung once the
boarding has enclosed the
door frame.
***Please Note: The short boards placed
to create the opening’s for the doors &
windows can be placed either side
depending on your needs.
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
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Step 6
Once you have laid the second
level of boards onto the assembly
slide the window(s)(No. 1)
between the smaller boards and
rest on to the longer board.
*Ensure the boards are level with
each end.
*Please note: This image is for
illustrative purposes and may
dier from your choice in product
(regarding window position).
Nevertheless the process of tting
the window is the same.

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Step 8
Parts needed - No. 37 QTY 18
Fix the Veranda Boards (No. 37)
to the oor bearers using
7x30mm screws per board.
Some boards need to be
notched to t. Cut a
notch 98x28mm on one
corner.
Fix the remaining boards
17mm apart.
The nal board will need
to be shortened by
28mm.
126x30mm Screws
Step 7 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 11 QTY 6
No. 13 QTY 6
No. 17 QTY 12
No. 18 QTY 12
No. 19 QTY 12
No. 22 QTY 6
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the remaining boards (No’s. 11,
13, 17, 18, 19 & 22) onto the
assembly to bring the board
level to the top of the window
and door frames.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
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*Cut to t
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
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Step 12 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 3 QTY 1
No. 4d QTY 1
No. 5c QTY 1
Place the gable top (No. 3) onto the
assembly and x into position by
screwing through the notches into
the boards below.
Part No’s. 4d & 5c are the bottom
boards from the gable only (gable
is un-xed for assembly purposes)
rest these into position and secure
through the notches in the board.
*Ensure that the boards are level
and ush with each other as you
lay each one.
**Ensure to stagger the screws to
ensure not to collide.
6x70mm Screws
Step 10 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 11 QTY 1
No. 12 QTY 1
No. 22 QTY 1
No. 25 QTY 1
No. 39 QTY 1
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly, lay
the next three boards (No’s. 11,
12 & 22) onto the assembly as
shown in the illustration.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
Fix each board to the one
below using 1x70mm screw per
side.
Fix the bottom part of the Post
Plate (No. 39) to the veranda
using 10mm screws. Place the
Veranda Post (No. 25) onto the
protruding (ensuring the board
sits into the notch).
Secure into place using
2x70mm screws at the top and
adjust the nut to suit the post.
8x70mm Screws
4x10mm Screw
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
10mm
screw
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Step 11 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 13 QTY 1
No. 14 QTY 1
No. 36 QTY 1
Following the same method
outlined in Pre-Assembly,
x the next three boards
(No’s. 13, 14 & 36) onto
assembly as shown in the
illustration.
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Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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Step 9
Parts needed - No. 39 QTY 1
No. 25 QTY 1
Fix the top section of the post
plate to the base of the post
using 4x40mm screws as
shown in the illustration.
4x40mm Screws
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40mm
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Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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Step 13 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 20 QTY 1
Place the second Log Board
(No. 20) above the doors as
shown in the illustration, xing
the board into position through
each notch with 2x70mm
screws.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
**Ensure to stagger the screws
to ensure not to collide.
2x70mm Screws
5b
4c
Step 14 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 4c QTY 1
No 5b QTY 1
Part No’s. 4c & 5b) are the second
boards from the gable only
(gable is un-xed for assembly
purposes) rest these into
position and secure through
the notches in the board.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
**Ensure to stagger the screws
to ensure not to collide.
4x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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Step 15 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 21 QTY 1
Keep adding the remaining
boards onto the front and
gables following the same
method outlined in the
previous steps.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
**Ensure to stagger the screws
to ensure not to collide.
2x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
Step 16 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 4a QTY 1
No 4b QTY 1
No. 5a QTY 1
Parts No. 4a, 4b & 5a are the last
log boards from the gables; rest
these into position and secure
through the notches in the board.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each other
as you lay each one.
**Ensure to stagger the screws
to ensure not to collide.
2x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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5a
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.

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Pre drill
hole
Step 18
Parts needed - No. 23 QTY 2
No. 24 QTY 1
Align the ridge bar(s) (No. 23) into
the cut out slots on each gable top at the
rear of the building ensuring each ridge
bar interlocks the boards. Following the
same outlined method place the
remaining ridge bar (No. 24 - 3x notches)
into cut out slots at the front of the
building ensuring the ridge bar interlocks
the boards.
Secure the ridge bars at each end
by screwing through the bars into the
boards (ensure to pre-drill to avoid
the boards splitting) using 4x70mm
screws per ridge bar.
*Please note: The gable shown is for
illustrative purposes and may dier
in width from your choice in product.
Nevertheless, despite any dierences
the process of xing the ridge bars
is the same.
12x70mm Screws
70mm
screw
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Step 17 (See Pre-Assembly)
Parts needed - No. 15 QTY 1
No. 16 QTY 1
Place the log boards (No’s.
15 & 16) onto the front and
rear of the building securing
the boards in to place using
5x70mm as shown in the
illustration.
*Ensure that the boards are
level and ush with each
other as you lay each one.
**Ensure to stagger the screws
to ensure not to collide.
2x70mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
70mm
screw
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Rear Front
IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.
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IMPORTANT: Pre-drill before xing screws.

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Step 19
Parts needed - No. 29 QTY 74
Place the rst two roof board’s
(No. 29) onto the assembly on
each side, making sure the boards
are ush to the end of the roof
purlin. Once in position x to each
purlin using 3x40mm screws.
*Ensure the roof boards meet
at the top of the apex and leave
an overhang at the bottom.
Continue adding the roof boards
along the roof, xing each one into
position using 3x40mm screws,
making sure that each board is
interlocked, ush at the bottom &
meet at the top of the apex.
The last board on each side will
overhang: Using a staight edge
and a pencil mark out a line as
a guide.
Cut along the pencil mark and
remove the excess. Place the
cut down board’s back onto the
roof and secure into place
using 3x40mm screws per
board.
*Please Note: This image is for illustrative
purposes and may dier from your choice in
product. Nevertheless the process of cutting
and tting the last roof boards is the same.
222x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
Step 20
Parts needed - No. 28 QTY 2
Ensuring the roof boards are ush
at the overhanging side and meet
at the apex, x the eaves frames
(No. 28) to the underside of the roof
boards using 9x40mm screws as
shown in the illustration
*Please Note: This image is for
illustrative purposes and may
dier from your choice in
product. Nevertheless the process
of xing the eaves frames is the
same.
18x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
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Step 22
Parts needed - No. 30 QTY 17
No. 31 QTY 17
Continue adding the oor boards
(No’s. 30 & 31) (internally) making
sure to interlock each individual
board.
*Do NOT secure the boards until
the last board has been measured
and cut.
Following the same method outlined
in Step 21 measure the gap between
the bottom of the tongue (on the last
board placed) and the log board.
Using a straight edge mark out the
measurement onto the last oor
board (No’s. 30 & 31) and cut along
the length removing the excess.
**Please note: Mark the nal board
1mm under the measurement; This
will allow the timber to expand and
contract correctly.
Once all the oor boards are in
position secure each board into
position using 8x40mm screws.
***Please Note: Ensure to screw
through each of the oor boards
into the oor bearers.
288x40mm Screws
40mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
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Step 21
Parts needed - No. 30 QTY 1
No. 31 QTY 1
To make the notches in the
oor boards measure
(internally) around the
protruding log boards and
mark the measurements
onto the rst oor boards
(No’s. 30 & 31).
Once marked, cut into the
boards to create the
corresponding notches
and t the cut oor boards
into position as shown in
the illustration.
*Ensure the tongue of the
oor board A (No. 30)
interlocks into the groove
of the longer oor board B
(No. 31).
*Cut to t
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Roof
Closure Trim
Internal
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*Measure and cut the
closure trims to
t the internal space.
Pre drill
hole
30mm
screw
*trim to t
Step 15
Parts needed - No. 34 QTY 7
Inside the building place the closure
trim (No. 34) against the boarding
and align with the roof as shown in
the illustration, ensuring the angled
face follows the roof line.
Once in position x each trim
into place using 6x30mm screws per
trim, equally spaced along the face of
the board.
42x30mm Screws
30mm
screw
Pre drill
hole
*Cut to t
Step 16
Parts needed - No. 34 QTY 7
Once the oor has been laid arrange the
closure trim (No. 34) around the outside
edge of oor (internally), measure and cut
down accordingly to best match the
internal space.
Secure each trim section into place using
6x30mm spaced equally along the board
as shown in the illustration.
*Do NOT x the closure trim to the oor
sheets/boards.
42x30mm Screws

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HANDLE
WITH CARE
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Felt
tacks
Step 25
Parts needed - No. 38 QTY 1
Cut the felt (No. 38) into ve strips
and lay onto the roof in the order
shown in the illustration.
*Ensure there is approximately
50mm of overhanging felt each
side.
Once the felt is laid out x to the
roof using felt tacks at 100mm
intervals.
*Felt size: 4130mm
1. 2.
3. 4.
5.
Step 26
Parts needed - No. 26 QTY 4
Align the fascia’s (No. 26)
with the roof and x into
place using 3x40mm
screws per fascia, making
to screw through the
fascia into the roof purlins
and eaves frame..
*Ensure the angled cuts meet
at the top of the apex.
12x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
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Step 27
Parts needed - No. 27 QTY 2
Fix the two larger fascia’s
(No. 27) to the front and
rear of the building,
securing each fascia into
place using 10x40mm
screws per fascia.
*Ensure to screw through
the fascia into the eaves
frames.
20x40mm Screws
Pre drill
hole
40mm
screw
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It is ESSENTIAL that you apply wood treat-
ment immediately after the building has
been assembled.
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Step 28
Parts needed - No. 35 QTY 8
Arrange the storm braces (No. 35)
around the building (internally).
Place 2x storm braces per side
xing into place using 2x 70mm
bolts per brace making sure the
washer & nut are tightened from
the outside of the building.
*Ensure the storm braces are
secured at the highest point
possible on each side.
**Storm braces will help your
building expand and contract
properly.
***It is important that each
bolt is tightened using a
washer so as not to damage
the log boards.
16x70mm Bolt Sets
Pre drill
hole
70mm
bolt
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