Valor Fires Artura 958 Instruction Manual

5131886/02
Model 958
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Aspect Glass, Fascination,
Landscape, Serenity,
Tranquility or Visia
(GC No. 32-032-89)
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
We trust that this guide gives
sufficient details to enable this
appliance to be installed and
maintained satisfactorily. However, if
further information is required, our
Valor Fires Technical Helpline will
be pleased to help.
Telephone [phone] (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
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Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from
those given in this publication
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NUMBER 05754M1 THE
‘FASCINATION’ MODEL IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31).
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).
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Safety First.
Valor Fires fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British
Standards and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
All Valor Fires fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and
excellence and are manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted
by the British Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
Valor Fires is a member of SBGI and HHIC (Heating and Hot water Industry Council)
that work to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance.
Careful Installation
This gas fires must be installed by a competent GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer
(GAS SAFE REGISTER or CORGI engineer outside of UK) in accordance with our
installer guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet or floor of combustible
material.
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INSTALLER GUIDE
INSTALLER GUIDE
FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 45 TO 59
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CONTENTS
Section Heading Page
INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 44
OWNER GUIDE 45 - 59
1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 7
2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 8
2.1 General information. 8
2.2 Efficiency. 9
3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 10
3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 10
3.2 Ventilation requirements. 11
3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD). 11
3.4 Fireguard requirements. 11
3.5 Room considerations. 11
3.6 Chimney preparation. 11
3.7 Fireplace preparation. 12
3.8 The hearth. 12
3.9 Fireplace clearances. 13
3.10 Installation options. 15
3.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth. 15
3.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ installations. 16
3.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth. 16
3.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. 17
3.11 Flues. 18
4. PACK CONTENTS 19
5. FIREPLACE CHECK 22
5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. 22
5.2 Fireplace flue pull. 22
6. IGNITION CHECK 23
7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 23
8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 24
9. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 26
9.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 26
9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention and floor fixing. 27
9.3 Sealing floor front - all installations. 29
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CONTENTS (Continued)
Section Heading Page
10. BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 29
10.1 Fitting the burner. 29
10.2 Supply pipe installation. 29
10.3 Preliminary burner checks. 30
10.3.1 Lighting the fire. 30
10.3.2 Operating the burner. 30
10.4 Check inlet pressure. 30
10.5 Fitting the lower hotbox baffle to the ‘Fascination’model. 31
11. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 31
12. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 31
12.1 Check the control settings. 31
12.1.1 Lighting the burner. 31
12.1.2 Operating the burner. 32
12.2 Check for spillage. 32
12.3 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system. 33
13. FASCIA INSTALLATION 33
13.1 Fitting the Landscape and Serenity fascia. 33
13.2 Fitting the Visia fascia. 34
13.3 Fitting the trims to the Fascination fascia. 35
13.4 Fitting the Glass panel to the ‘Fascination’,
‘Tranquility’ and ‘Aspect Glass’ fascia. 36
13.5 Fitting the Tranquility and Aspect Glass fascia. 37
14. FINAL REVIEW 38
15. SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT 39
15.1 To remove the fascia. 40
15.2 To remove the burner unit. 41
15.3 To remove the pilot unit. 42
15.4 To remove the gas valve. 42
15.5 To remove the piezo generator. 43
15.6 To grease the control tap. 43
15.7 To replace the burner. 43
15.8 To remove the main burner injector. 44
15.9 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 44
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1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING
Installer
Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling:
 The approximate lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below:
Model Heat Engine Fascia Total
Aspect Glass 7.21 5.75 12.96
Fascination 7.21 8.79 16.0
Landscape 7.21 6.89 14.1
Serenity 7.21 7.76 14.97
Tranquility 7.21 3.79 11.0
Visia 7.21 6.11 13.32
 One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is
considered too heavy then obtain assistance.
 When lifting always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back.
 Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to reposition your feet.
 Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do not lean forward or sideways whilst
handling the fire.
 Always grip with the palm of the hand. Do not use the tips of fingers for support.
 Always keep the fire as close to the body as possible. This will minimise the
cantilever action.
 Use gloves to provide additional grip.
 Always use assistance if required.
This product uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF),
which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials
may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important
to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to
a minimum. To ensure that the release of fibres from these RCF articles is kept to a
minimum, during installation and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA
filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire
before and after working on the fire. When replacing these articles we recommend
that the replaced items are not broken up, but are sealed within a heavy duty
polythene bag, clearly labelled as RCF waste. RCF waste is classed as a stable, non-
reactive hazardous waste and may be disposed at a landfill licensed to accept such
waste. Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles, but we
recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking, eating or drinking in
the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking.
This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or
asbestos related products.
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2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY
2.1 General information.
* When converted using conversion kit number 05754M1 (‘Fascination’ model only).
The appliance information label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can
be seen by lowering the bottom front cover of the fascia.
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Gas Natural (G20) Propane (G31)*
Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar
Landscape, Serenity and
Visia - Input Max. (Gross) 5.1kW (17,401 Btu/h) Not available
Landscape, Serenity and
Visia - Input Min. (Gross) 3.2kW (10,918 Btu/h) Not available
Aspect Glass and Tranquility
Input Max. (Gross) 5.2kW (17,742 Btu/h) Not available
Aspect Glass and Tranquility
Input Min. (Gross) 3.3kW (11,256 Btu/h) Not available
Fascination - Input Max.
(Gross) 5.5kW (18,766 Btu/h) 5.0kW (17,060 Btu/h)
Fascination - Input - Min.
(Gross) 3.3kW (11,256 Btu/h) 4.6kW (15,695 Btu/h)
Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) 20.0 ± 1.0mbar (8.0 ± 0.4in
w.g.)
37.0 ± 1.0mbar (14.85 ±
0.4in w.g.)
Gas Connection 8mm pipe 8mm pipe
Burner Injector Cat. 82 Size 065 Size 110
Pilot & Atmosphere
Sensing Device
Copreci Ref. O.D.S
21500/166
Copreci Ref. O.D.S
21500/166 Fitted with
RBM 180 - 02 injector
Ignition Integral piezo (Mounted on
gas valve)
Integral piezo (Mounted
on gas valve)
Aeration Non-adjustable Non-adjustable
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2.2 Efficiency.
The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 - 1 and
the result is as below :
Model Efficiency % (Gross)
Landscape, Serenity and Visia. 51
Aspect Glass, Tranquility and Fascination. 45
Fascination when converted to LPG. 46
The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The
test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by Advantica
Certification services (0087). The efficiency value may be used in the UK
Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy rating of dwellings.
The conversion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplying the net
efficiency by the following conversion factor from Table E3 of SAP 2005, rounding
down to the nearest whole number.
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Gas Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency
Natural Gas 0.901
LPG 0.921
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3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law.
The installation must be in accordance with these instructions.
For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances
are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas
Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations. Failure to install the appliance correctly
could lead to prosecution. GAS SAFE REGISTER and CORGI require their members
to work to recognised standards.
In the United Kingdom the installation must also be in accordance with:
All the relevant parts of local regulations.
All relevant codes of practice.
The relevant parts of the current editions of the following British Standards:-
BS EN 1856 Part 1 - Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys.
BS 715 - Specification for metal flue boxes for gas-fired appliances not
exceeding 20kW.
BS EN 1858 - Chimneys - Components - Concrete flue blocks.
BS EN 1806 - Chimneys - Clay / ceramic flue blocks.
BS EN 1856 Part 1 - Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys.
BS 5440 Part 1 - Installation of flues.
BS 5440 Part 2 - Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas
appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd
and 3rd family gases).
BS 6461 Part 1 - Masonry chimney & flues - Installation
BS 1251 - Fireplace components
BS 5871 Part 2 - Installation - Inset LFE gas fires
BS 6891 - Gas pipework installation
In England and Wales, the current edition of the Building Regulations issued by the
Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office.
In Scotland, the current edition of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations
issued by the Scottish Executive.
In Northern Ireland, the current edition of the Building regulations (Northern
Ireland) issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.
In the republic of Ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person
and also conform to the relevant parts of:
a) The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”
b) All relevant national and local rules in force.
Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant
British Standard Code of Practice.
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3.2 Ventilation requirements.
Normal adventitious ventilation is usually sufficient to satisfy the ventilation
requirements of this appliance. In GB reference should be made to BS 5871 Part 2
and in IE reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas
Installations” which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that
sufficient ventilation is available.
3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD).
The appliance is fitted with an A.S.D (Atmosphere sensing device). If the appliance
closes down after a period of operation for no apparent reason, the consumer should
be informed to stop using the appliance until the installation and appliance have been
thoroughly checked. The A.S.D will shut the appliance down if an unacceptable
amount of harmful products of combustion accumulate. Under no circumstances
should the A.S.D be altered or bypassed in any way. Only a genuine manufacturers
replacement part should be fitted. The individual A.S.D components are not
replaceable.
3.4 Fireguard requirements.
A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals.
‘Fascination’, ‘Tranquility’ and ‘Aspect Glass’ fascia: The glass panel is a working
surface and is hot during normal operation of the fire and whilst cooling. A fireguard
complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children, the
elderly, or the infirm.
3.5 Room considerations.
3.5.1 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower
or where steam is regularly present.
3.5.2 An extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance, or in any
area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe
performance of the appliance. Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on
in this manual. If the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the appliance must not be
installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected.
3.5.3 Note that soft wall coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) are easily affected by
heat. They may scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance.
Please bear this in mind when installing.
3.6 Chimney preparation.
3.6.1 If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously
used for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should
be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages.
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3.6.2 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible,
they must be secured in the open position.
3.7 Fireplace preparation.
3.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop
any draughts.
3.7.2 The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the convection box
can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom
front of the box.
3.7.3 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered
by the convection box top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces
should be made good if necessary. The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to
ensure that a good seal with the convection box can be made.
3.7.4 If the appliance is to be fitted
against a wall with combustible
cladding, the cladding must be
removed from the area covered by
the fascia. The cladding must also
not touch the fascia (See figure 1).
We suggest that the actual fascia is
used as a template to mark the area
for combustible cladding removal
and that this area is increased by at
least 2mm all round. If the cladding
projects forward from the fixing
plane of the fire the clearance at the
top of the appliance must be
increased to a minimum 15mm. This
will allow for fascia removal.
3.7.5 If the fireplace opening is greater than the acceptable dimensions given in this
guide, do not use the back of a fire surround or marble to reduce the opening. This
may cause cracking of the surround back or marble.
3.8 The hearth.
The appliance must be mounted behind a non-combustible hearth (N.B. conglomerate
marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a
purpose made proprietary class “O”-150°C surround. The hearth material must be at
least 12mm thick. The periphery of the hearth (or fender) should be at least 50mm
above floor level to discourage the placing of carpets or rugs over it.
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Figure 1. Removal of combustible
cladding (Fascia may differ from that shown)
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The surface of the hearth must be sufficiently flat to enable the bottom of the fascia
and the bottom front cover to be aligned horizontally. Any excessive unevenness
(uneven tiles, Cotswold stone, etc.) should be rectified.
The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets.
3.9 Fireplace clearances.
3.9.1 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of
any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is shown below: -
•For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 700mm.
•For a shelf deeper than 150mm
Minimum height = 700mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.
(See figure 2).
3.9.2 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a
corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which
projects beyond the front of the appliance is shown in figure 3.
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Figure 2. Combustible shelf clearances
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Figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Fascia may differ from that shown
and is subject to manufacturing tolerances)
Key Description
Model
Fascination Landscape
& Serenity Visia Tranquility & Aspect Glass
AAppliance height (mm) 599 607 640 612
BAppliance width (mm) 520 976 930 505
CAppliance depth into room
(mm) 61 72 40 50
D
Minimum mandatory
clearance to combustible
surfaces projecting beyond
the front of appliance
(mm).
10 10 10 10
E
Recommended clearance
to non-combustible
surfaces for access
purposes (mm).
10 10 10 10
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3.10 Installation options.
In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the
following situations: -
3.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth.
To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying
with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback
for a debris catchment space. The required fireplace, hearth, debris catchment area
and clearance dimensions
are shown in figure 5.
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Figure 4. Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions
Figure 5. Fireplace area
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3.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ installations.
It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in figure 4. If a hearth is not
fitted, the fire must be installed so that the distance from the base of the fireplace
opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at least 85mm. Where there is no
floor covering or carpet and the floor is of a type that is likely to be covered in such
a way in the future then the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the
wall to the floor level should be increased to at least 160mm. The minimum shelf
height will have to be taken from the base of the fireplace opening.
(All models except Fascination, Tranquility and Aspect Glass that are glass fronted
appliances).
To protect from the risk of burns and ignition of clothing a tactile separator shall be
used. The hearth detailed in section 3.8 meets the requirements for a tactile
separator. If this is not used then a 672mm long fender, kerb, horizontal bar, or
other barrier, being fixed not less than 50mm above floor level and positioned
300mm in front of the fixing plane of the fire will meet the requirement.
3.10.2 Metal flue box and hearth.
To a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional
requirements of the current edition
of BS715. The dimensions of the
flue box must conform to those
shown in figure 6. The whole of the
top surface of the metal flue box
must be covered with a 100mm
layer of mineral wool or equivalent
insulation (See figure 6).
Important Note: Where the flue box
has a base sheet that is single wall
(i.e. a single metal sheet) the flue
box must be mounted on a non-
combustible hearth. The hearth
material must be at least 12mm
thick.
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Figure 6. Metal flue box
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3.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth.
A precast concrete or clay flue block
system conforming to BS1289 or BS
EN 1806 with dimensions as in
figure 7. BS EN 1806 and BS1289
recommend that there should be an
air space or insulation between the
flue blocks and the plaster because
heat transfer may cause cracking on
directly plastered flues. However,
generally this appliance is suitable
for installations under all
circumstances unless there is a
history of cracking problems.
Remember that faults such as
cracking may be caused by poorly
built and restrictive flues, e.g. mortar
extrusions, too many bends, flue
heights below three metres,
restrictive terminations etc.
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Figure 7. Precast or clay flue block system
dimensions
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3.11 Flues.
1. Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows:
It should be noted that, as with many appliances, sharp bends or horizontal runs in
metal flues at the top of the system can be a cause of problems in these types of
installation.
 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue.
 175mm diameter lined brick or stone flue.
 200mm diameter factory made insulated flue manufactured to BS4543 Part 2.
 175mm diameter flue pipe. See BS6461 Part 1 for suitable materials.
 Single wall, twin wall or flexible flue liner with a minimum diameter of 125mm. The
materials to be used are stainless steel or aluminium as specified in
BS EN 1856 Part 1. The liner must be sealed to the surrounding area above the
fireplace opening and to the top of the chimney. An approved terminal must be fitted.
 A properly constructed precast concrete or clay flue system conforming to BS1289
or BS EN 1858. This system is only suitable if the conditions stated in section 3.10.3
are met.
2. The flue must conform to BS 5440: Part 1 in design and installation.
The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the
terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in
accordance with BS 5440: Part 1 Annex A, the minimum equivalent height of the flue
shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. flue pipe.
3. The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application.
4.Proprietary terminals must comply with BS 715 or BS 1289. Any terminal or
termination must be positioned in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the
products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere. Where
the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for
the chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a
diameter smaller than 170mm.
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4. PACK CONTENTS
1 Burner & Hotbox Unit.
1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe.
1 Inlet ‘T’ Connector.
1 Flue restrictor.
2 Screws (For flue restrictor).
2 Fireback spacing brackets.
2 Screws (For Fireback spacing brackets).
1 Ceramic fuel effect pack (Not shown).
2 Small “U” seals for hotbox side flanges.
1 Strip of floor sealing tape.
2 Black self tapping screws (For securing
top of ‘Landscape’ and ‘Serenity’ fascia.
2 Self tapping screws (For securing the sides of ‘Landscape’ ,‘Serenity’and ‘Visia’
fascia.
6 Fibre / wooden plugs.
4 Woodscrews.
2 Fascia securing brackets and screws (For the ‘Landscape’, ‘Serenity’ and ‘Visia’
models).
2 Machine screws for fitting the fascia securing brackets.
2 Fire retaining cables.
2 Cable clamps.
4 Eyebolts.
1 Rubber grommet.
1 Smoke match tube.
1 Length of self adhesive foam seal.
1 Literature pack (Not shown).
1 Fascia.
1 Lower hotbox baffle for Fascination.
1 Heat baffle (For ‘Visia’ model)
4 Self tapping screws (For securing the heat baffle on ‘Visia’ model.
Carefully remove all the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic fuel
effects. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition. The pack
may contain additional components to that stated above. These can be discarded.
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Figure 8. Pack contents
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