Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Stik User manual

5956 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588 • strongtie.com
WARNING
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Read This Manual
BEFORE Operating This Tool
For Quik Stik™Rafter and
Truss Fastening System

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .....................................................................................................3
Safety..............................................................................................................4
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................5−7
Quik Stik™ Diagram ........................................................................................8
Installation and Replacement of the Driver Bit ..................................................9
Drill/Driver Attachment.....................................................................................9
Bubble Level Attachment ..............................................................................10
Loading the Quik Stik System........................................................................10
Screw Driving Tips...................................................................................11−12
Removing a Screw ........................................................................................12
Choosing Installations..............................................................................13−17
a. Installation 1: Rafter/Truss Offset from Stud: Fasten Straight Up
Through Double Top Plate ...................................................................13
b. Installation 2: Rafter/Truss Offset from Stud: Fasten from Front-
Bottom Corner of Double Top Plate ....................................................14
c. Installation 3: Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud or Slightly Offset:
Fasten from Wide Face (Side) of Stud .................................................15
d. Installation 4: Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud or Over a
Window/Door Header: Fasten from Narrow Face of Stud ...................16
e. Installation 5: Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud: Fasten
from Corner of Stud ............................................................................17
Care and Maintenance ..................................................................................18

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INTRODUCTION
Introducing the new standard for overhead fastener installations of rafter and
truss assemblies. The Simpson Strong-Tie®Quik Stik™rafter and truss fastening
system provides a versatile solution that makes fastening rafter and truss
connections faster, safer and easier. No ladders, nail guns or compressors
needed. The Quik Stik installation system is lightweight and easy to use without
formal training or certification. Quik Stik system is compatible with most drills
— even cordless models. This adaptability to your existing tools enhances the
efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Quik Stik solution.
The Quik Stik fastening system is designed to drive the 6" Simpson Strong-Tie
Strong-Drive®SDWC Truss screw (SDWC15600) to fasten wood rafters and
trusses to the top plates of wood frame walls. It is not designed to drive
collated fasteners or any other type of screw.
This manual provides instruction for the operation of the Quik Stik tool when
installing a Strong-Drive SDWC Truss Screw. For more details about the SDWC
Truss screw, installation details and installations with multiple SDWC Truss
screws, see the F-F-SDWC18 product flier at strongtie.com.
The SDWC Truss screw is a structural screw with a fully threaded shank for a
secure connection. The SDWC Truss screw has been tested in accordance
with ICC-ES AC233 (screw) and ICC-ES AC13 (wall assembly and roof-to-
wall assembly) for uplift and lateral loads between wall plates and vertical wall
framing, and between the top plate and the roof rafters or trusses.
6"

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SAFETY
CAUTION: Eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 and provides
protection against flying particles both from the front and the side should
be worn by the operator and others in the work area when loading,
operating and servicing the tool. Eyewear without side shielding does
not provide adequate protection.
CAUTION: Additional safety protection will be required in some
environments. Stay alert.
• The work area may include exposure to falling objects
that could cause head injury.
• Noise levels could lead to hearing damage.
• Sharp objects could cause hand injury.
• A tripping hazard may be present if electric extension
cords are being used.
• Dress appropriately when using the tool.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
• Do not operate Quik Stik™system in dangerous environments.
• Do not use Quik Stik system in wet or damp locations.
• The use of Quik Stik system can cause sparks; do not use in the
presence of flammable liquids, dust or gases.
• Guard against electrical shock.
• Never modify a power tool plug, and always use a plug with a
matching outlet.
• Keep cords away from physical hazards and replace damaged
cords immediately.
• When operating electrical tools outside, use extension cords
suitable to exterior use.
CAUTION: Safety and operation of the drill motor are not considered in
this manual. See the operating and safety instructions for the drill motor
used with the tool for drill motor capabilities and operation.
Study this manual before operating the tool and understand the safety
warnings and cautions. Keep the manual with the tool for reference.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty applies to all Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Stik™products other
than bits (a “Quik Stik Product”). All future purchases of Quik Stik Products are
subject to the terms of the Limited Warranty in effect as of the purchase date. All
other Simpson Strong-Tie products have a separate Limited Warranty applicable to
such products. Please consult strongtie.com/limited-warranties for the applicable
Limited Warranty.
This Limited Warranty must be read in conjunction with all applicable General Notes,
General Instructions for the Installer, General Instructions for the Designer, Building
Codes, Corrosion Information, and Terms & Conditions of Sale, along with any
other information or specifications published by Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
(“Simpson Strong-Tie”) or available on the strongtie.com website (“Website”) or
on the product package, label or product manual. All of this information is referred
to collectively as the “Simpson Strong-Tie Documentation.” All applicable Simpson
Strong-Tie Documentation must be carefully reviewed each time any Quik Stik
Product is used.
Simpson Strong-Tie warrants, to the original purchaser only, that each Quik Stik
Product will be free from substantial defects in materials, manufacturing and design
for the lifetime of the Quik Stik product, if properly stored, maintained and used in
accordance with the Simpson Strong-Tie Documentation. This Limited Warranty is
void and does not apply to any (a) Quik Stik Product purchased from an unauthorized
dealer, retailer or distributor, (b) Quik Stik Product deterioration or damage due to
environmental conditions or inadequate or improper handling, transportation, storage,
servicing or maintenance, (c) cosmetic defects, including discoloration, (d) use of a
Quik Stik Product in temperatures or environmental conditions outside the ranges
specified for such Quik Stik Product in the Simpson Strong-Tie Documentation, (e)
normal wear and tear, (f) failure or damage caused by the use of a Quik Stik Product
with any fasteners, screws, products or accessories other than authentic Simpson
Strong-Tie products, (g) Quik Stik Product that was subjected to negligence or
excessive or improper use, including any use not in accordance with the Simpson
Strong-Tie Documentation, (h) failure or damage caused by any third-party products,
building materials or components, (i) modified Quik Stik Product, or any nonstandard
use or application of a Quik Stik Product, (j) failure or damage caused by corrosion,
termites or other wood destroying organisms, animal or insect activity, wood fungal
decay, rot, mold, mildew, exposure to chemicals or other hazardous substances, a
corrosive environment or materials, inadequate moisture protection, or premature
deterioration of building materials, (k) failure or damage caused by an act of God,
including any hurricane, earthquake, tornado, lightning, ice, snow, high wind, flood or
other severe weather or natural phenomena, (l) installation services or workmanship,
or (m) failure or damage caused by the gross negligence, willful misconduct, or
other acts or omissions of the builder, general contractor, installer or any third party,
including the building owner.
Although Quik Stik Products are designed for a wide variety of uses, Simpson Strong-
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LIMITED WARRANTY (CONT.)
intended use, and each intended use of a Quik Stik Product must be reviewed and
approved by qualified professionals. Each Quik Stik Product is designed for the load
capacities and uses listed in the Simpson Strong-Tie Documentation, subject to the
limitations and other information set forth in the Simpson Strong-Tie Documentation.
Quik Stik Product demonstrations, training, operator examinations, technical and
customer support and other services provided by Simpson Strong-Tie are based
on Simpson Strong-Tie’s present knowledge and experience, are conducted for
illustrative or instructive purposes only, do not constitute a warranty of Quik Stik
Product capabilities, specifications or installation and do not modify the applicable
Limited Warranty for Quik Stik Products set forth herein. Any services provided by
Simpson Strong-Tie are provided without any representation or warranty of any kind,
and Simpson Strong-Tie assumes no liability for any representations or statements
made as part of such Quik Stik Product demonstrations, training, operator
examinations or other services. In the event of any inconsistency between any
information provided during any such demonstration or service, and the information
in any applicable Simpson Strong-Tie Documentation, the information in the Simpson
Strong-Tie Documentation shall govern. In the event of any inconsistency between
any information provided on the Website, and the information in any other Simpson
Strong-Tie Documentation, the information on the Website shall govern.
ALL WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS OF SIMPSON STRONG-TIE SHALL BE
LIMITED, AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE’S ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, TO EITHER
REPAIRING THE DEFECTIVE QUIK STIK PRODUCT OR PROVIDING A
REPLACEMENT FOR THE DEFECTIVE QUIK STIK PRODUCT. THIS REMEDY
CONSTITUTES SIMPSON STRONG-TIE’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY
AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF PURCHASER AND, WITHOUT
LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, EXCLUDES ANY LABOR
OR OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH A WARRANTY CLAIM.
PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH ANY
USE OF THE QUIK STIK PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
SUITABILITY FOR ITS INTENDED USE.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY HEREIN IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, AND, WHERE LAWFUL, SIMPSON STRONG-TIE DISCLAIMS
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE,
COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE. IN NO EVENT WILL SIMPSON
STRONG-TIE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE
OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSS OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, DEATH AND
PERSONAL INJURY. SIMPSON STRONG-TIE’S ENTIRE LIABILITY IS LIMITED
TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE QUIK STIK PRODUCT.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR

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LIMITED WARRANTY (CONT.)
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
To obtain warranty service, you must contact Simpson Strong-Tie promptly at
[phone] or at Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., 5956 West Las Positas
Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94588, regarding any potential claim, no later than sixty
(60) days after you discover the potential claim. Upon request by Simpson Strong-Tie,
you must provide Simpson Strong-Tie with proof of purchase and written records
evidencing, in reasonable detail, the date and manner of any service or maintenance
of the Quik Stik Products, as applicable. Simpson Strong-Tie may, in its absolute
discretion, request that you return the allegedly defective Quik Stik Products to
Simpson Strong-Tie, in which case Simpson Strong-Tie will issue a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA), which must be completed and returned to Simpson Strong-Tie
with the Quik Stik Product. Simpson Strong-Tie is not responsible for any costs or
expenses incurred in connection with the return of Quik Stik Products to Simpson
Strong-Tie, but Simpson Strong-Tie shall bear all costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the shipment of replacement Quik Stik Products in the event that
Simpson Strong-Tie determines that the Quik Stik Product should be replaced in
accordance with this Limited Warranty. If Simpson Strong-Tie elects to repair or
replace the Quik Stik Product, Simpson Strong-Tie shall have a reasonable time to
do so.
No one is authorized to change or add to this Limited Warranty. If at any time
Simpson Strong-Tie does not enforce any of the terms, conditions or limitations
stated in this Limited Warranty, Simpson Strong-Tie shall not have waived the benefit
of said term, condition or limitation and can enforce it at any time. This Limited
Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferrable. It is not
intended nor shall it be construed to create rights in any third party.

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Quik Stik Head Features
QUIK STIK™DIAGRAM
Quik Stik Components
Handle
Tool chuck end Extension arm

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INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT OF
THE DRIVER BIT
DRILL/DRIVER ATTACHMENT
The Quik Stik tool is compatible with the drill motor of your choice as long as it
is capable of a minimum of 1,200 rpm, which is very common. It is permissible
to use an impact driver, although tool reliability may be compromised when
used with an impact driver due to additional wear on the tool caused by the
concussive action of the driver motor.
To attach the drill/screwdriver motor to the tool, insert the hex drive shaft of the
Quik Stik tool into the drill/screwdriver motor’s chuck and tighten until snug.
To verify that the Quik Stik tool is
properly installed, cycle the tool
through an installation motion, sliding
the handle and grip over the extension
arm, while the drill/screwdriver motor is
running. The action should be smooth
and when the spring-loaded guide
tube is released, it should return to its
original position.
Quik Stik bit insertion — draw the head back to expose the bit or bit holder;
insert T-30 bit into bit holder.
Quik Stik drill attachment.
A T-30 driver bit is included with the tool and in packages of Strong-Drive®
SDWC Truss screws (sold separately). To insert the bit, simply push down on
the head of the Quik Stik™tool to expose the magnetic bit holder. Slide the bit
into the holder, press firmly until it clicks, and release the tool head back to its
original position. To remove, push down on the Quik Stik tool head, and pull the
bit out of the holder using pliers.

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BUBBLE LEVEL ATTACHMENT
The Quik Stik™system includes a snap-on, adjustable bubble level that assists
in determining the proper screw installation angle for certain installations. The
bubble level easily snaps onto the Quik Stik extension arm and can be slid
up and down the length of the arm and locked into place with the positioning
notches in either the head or the handle of the tool. However, it is recommended
that the bubble level be positioned adjacent to the Quik Stik head and locked
into place using one of the four positioning notches molded into the head
(see below).
LOADING THE QUIK STIK SYSTEM
Quik Stik Bubble Level Attachment
Loading a Strong-Drive®
SDWC Truss screw.
To load an SDWC screw into the Quik Stik
system, simply insert the head of the screw
into the holder located between the positioning
prongs of the Quik Stik head.
Bubble level,
rotated 90° and
locked in to notch

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SCREW DRIVING TIPS
The Quik Stik™system has been designed to assist the installation of the
Strong-Drive®SDWC Truss screw into rafter or truss assemblies. The use of
the Quik Stik centerline guide, angle guides and bubble level as described in
this Operator’s Manual will ensure correct
connection geometries which are required
for the SDWC Truss screw to achieve the
published design values. If the point of the
SDWC Truss screw protrudes from the side
of the rafter or truss chord, the installation
is incorrect and the screw will not achieve
its design values. The fastener should be
completely removed and reinstalled using
the correct angle as prescribed by the
corresponding installation instructions.
Holding the grip on the extension arm in one
hand and the screwdriver motor in the other,
position the head of the tool at the intended
point of fastener installation.
For precise fastener placement, check the location of the screw point by pulling
back on the extension sleeve.
Incorrect installation with
SDWC protruding out the
side of rafter/truss.
Retracting the Quik Stik head allows screw point and threads to be visible.

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SCREW DRIVING TIPS (CONT.)
Pull back on the Quik Stik™handle to reveal the driver bit for easy engagement
with the screw head. Once the head is engaged, ensure that the drill motor
is in reverse and back out the screw while letting the Quik Stik grip release
so that the screw settles back into the head; switch the driver motor back to
forward and the screw is now ready to be driven again.
Retracting the Quik Stik head also assists in backing out screws.
Drive the SDWC screw with minimal
pressure, allowing the drill and the
screw to do the work. Excessive
pressure is not necessary and can
lead to damage of the fastener
head or the tool.
For precise countersinking, pull
back the handle to provide a
view of the screw as the head is
countersunk into the wood member.
Quik Stik head assists in controlling
screw depth.
REMOVING A SCREW

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CHOOSING INSTALLATIONS
Installation 1: Rafter/Truss Offset from Stud: Fasten Straight Up Through Double
Top Plate.
The Quik Stik™ rafter and truss fastening system can be used in a variety of ways
to install the Simpson Strong-Tie®Strong-Drive®SDWC Truss screw for securing
a rafter or truss to the top plate of the wall frame. The SDWC screw has been
tested in five different installation configurations in order to account for a variety of
field conditions. Despite differences in how the screw is installed, each installation
resists the same uplift and lateral loads when it’s properly executed.
Installation 1 — Rafter/Truss Offset from Stud: Fasten Straight Up Through
Double Top Plate
The bubble level is not needed for this installation.
For rafter/truss configurations that are offset from the stud — when the installer
encounters a rafter or truss that allows the screw to be installed without a stud
obstructing the installation:
1. Position the head of the Quik Stik tool underneath the center of the top plates
so it aligns with the centerline of the rafter or truss resting on top of the plates.
2. Ensure that the orange centerline guide on the head is 90° to the top plate
(i.e., the tool is oriented perpendicular to the plates).
3. Ensure that the driver motor is switched to the forward position.
4. Drive the SDWC Truss screw straight up through the top plates and into
the rafter or truss until the top of the head is flush with the bottom surface
of the plate.

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CHOOSING INSTALLATIONS (CONT.)
Installation 2: Rafter/Truss Offset from Stud: Fasten from Front-Bottom Corner of
Double Top Plate.
Installation 2 — Rafter/Truss Offset from Stud: Fasten from Front-Bottom
Corner of Double Top Plate
1. Position the head of the Quik Stik™tool so that the positioning prongs straddle
the bottom edge of the double top plate, aligning the SDWC screw to enter
the bottom member along its edge.
2. Use the orange centerline on the head of the tool to align the screw so the
SDWC Truss screw points to the center of the rafter or truss. Align the orange
angle guide line so it is perpendicular to the top plate, or with the bubble level
positioned on the same side as the angle guide, position Quik Stik until the
bubble appears in the level’s window. This is a 22° angle, which is the proper
angle for installing the SDWC Truss screw.
3. Ensure that the driver motor is switched to the forward position.
4. Drive the SDWC Truss screw through the top plates and into the rafter
or truss.
5. If the point of the SDWC Truss screw protrudes from the side of the rafter or
truss chord, the installation is incorrect. The fastener should be completely
removed and reinstalled using the correct angle.

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CHOOSING INSTALLATIONS (CONT.)
Installation 3: Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud or Slightly Offset: Fasten from Wide
Face (Side) of Stud.
Installation 3 — Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud or Slightly Offset: Fasten
from Wide Face (Side) of Stud
The bubble level is not needed for this installation.
1. Position the head of the Quik Stik™tool so the positioning prongs are in
the corner where the stud and bottom top plate meet.
2. Sight along the centerline guide on the head to align the tool with the
centerline of the rafter or truss. If the rafter or truss is offset from the stud, be
sure to install the screw on the overhanging side. Use the rocker to help adjust
the installation angle of the head to align with the rafter or truss centerline.
3. Ensure that the driver motor is switched to the forward position.
4. Drive the SDWC Truss screw through the top plates and into the rafter or
truss until the screw head is seated in the bottom surface of the top plate.
5. If the point of the SDWC Truss screw protrudes from the side of the rafter or
truss chord, the installation is incorrect. The fastener should be completely
removed and reinstalled using the correct angle.

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CHOOSING INSTALLATIONS (CONT.)
Installation 4 — Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud or Over a Window/Door
Header: Fasten from Narrow Face of Stud
1. Adjust the bubble level so it is positioned adjacent to the centerline guide.
2. Pull back slightly on the grip so the point of the screw is extended slightly
beyond the ends of the positioning prongs.
3. This method involves embedding just the screw point into the wood, then
adjusting the screw angle before driving it into the framing members. Put the
point of the screw in the seam between the top plate and the stud — or on
the desired spot for installation — and pivot the whole tool up past 45°.
4. Ensure that the driver motor is switched to the forward position.
5. Drive the SDWC Truss screw point into the wood surface so the first
two screw threads embed into the wood.
6. Pivot the tool downward until the bubble appears in the level’s window. This
will be the proper 22° angle for installing the SDWC Truss screw.
7. Continue to drive the SDWC Truss screw through the top plates and into
the rafter or truss.
Installation 4: Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud or Over a Window/Door Header:
Fasten from Narrow Face of Stud.

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CHOOSING INSTALLATIONS (CONT.)
Installation 5: Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud: Fasten from Corner of Stud.
Installation 5 — Rafter/Truss Aligned with Stud: Fasten from Corner of Stud
Position the head at the front corner of the stud and use the guidelines to get
the correct installation angle.
1. Position the head of the Quik Stik™tool so the positioning prongs straddle
the front corner of where the stud meets the top plate.
2. Sight along the centerline guide so the tool is pointed at the center of the
rafter or truss. Then align the angle guide with the vertical edge of the stud.
Use the head rocker surface to help position and stabilize the tool. (If using
the level, the bubble should also appear in the level’s window.) This should
be the proper compound angle for installing the SDWC Truss screw.
3. Ensure that the driver motor is switched to the forward position.
4. Drive the SDWC Truss screw through the top plates and into the rafter
or truss until the head of the screw is flush with the bottom surface of the
top plate.
5. If the point of the SDWC Truss screw protrudes from the side of the rafter or
truss chord, the installation is incorrect. The fastener should be completely
removed and reinstalled using the correct angle.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
General maintenance and care for the Quik Stik™ rafter and truss fastening system.
• When not in use, the Quik Stik tool should be stored in a dry place and out
of the reach of children and untrained persons.
• Disconnect the tool from the drill/driver motor before making adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing.
• Regularly check for misalignment or binding of moving parts and other
conditions that may affect operation.
• Use only accessories recommended by Simpson Strong-Tie.
• Do not treat the Quik Stik tool with liquid or spray lubricants that may
attract wood dust.
Periodically wipe the exterior surface of the Quik Stik tool with a dry cloth.
Check the drive shaft for wear. Check the driver bit for wear. Replace the driver
bit as needed. To replace the driver bit, draw the main tube all the way back
to expose the bit; pull the bit out of the bit holder; insert a new bit. The 6-lobe
replacement bit is part no. BIT30T-2-RC3.

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NOTES

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