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OPERATING MANUAL

FOLDING WHEELCHAIR, 

MODEL 

1.736

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Содержание 1.736

Страница 1: ...GB OPERATING MANUAL FOLDING WHEELCHAIR MODEL 1 736 W e m o v e p e o p l e ...

Страница 2: ...asing the pressure brakes 13 Drum brake for attendant 14 Leg supports 16 Calf strap 16 Folding up the footplates 17 Swivelling away the leg supports 17 Dismantling the leg supports 18 Attaching the leg supports 18 Adjusting the height of the footplate 19 Angle adjustable footplates 19 Continuous leg support 20 Folding up the footboard 20 Folding down the foot board 20 Height adjustment of the foot...

Страница 3: ...he clothes guard 27 Seat 28 Seat strap standard 28 Seat cushion 29 Adjusting the seat depth 29 Back support 30 Back support belt standard 30 Adjusting the back support belt 30 Angle adjustable back support 31 Adjustment of the back support angle 31 Adjustment of the back tube bracket 31 Height adjustable back support 32 Adjusting the back support height 32 Adjustable back 33 Push handles 35 Height...

Страница 4: ...or 41 Correct support castors length 41 Manoeuvre rollers 42 Shunting castors without brakes 42 Seatbelt 43 Fastening the seatbelt with buckle 43 Adjusting the belt length 43 Therapy table 44 Mount the therapy table 44 Individual adjustment 45 Seat height Seat angle 45 Drive wheel position 46 Steering wheel position 46 Back support belt height 47 Folding Transport 48 Folding Unfolding 48 Folding t...

Страница 5: ...tion 54 Reinstallment 54 Maintenance 54 Maintenance instructions 55 Flat tyre 58 Tyre change 58 Adjusting the brakes 59 Fine adjustment of the pressure brakes 59 Repair 60 Customer service 60 Spare parts 60 Disposal 60 Inspection 61 List of annual maintenance work 62 Inspection certificate through the dealer 63 Technical specifications 65 Tools 69 Tightening torque for screwed connections 69 Meani...

Страница 6: ...operly The correct handling must therefore be learned This manual is to help you get accus tomed to the handling of the wheel chair as well as to prevent accidents Note Please note that the illustrated equipment variants can deviate from your model We have therefore also listed chapters with options that might not be applicable for your vehicle Attention Read and observe the following documentatio...

Страница 7: ...that might become nec essary ADJUSTMENT Our specialist workshop supplies your wheelchair ready for use and adjusted to suit your special requirements Note The tools required for adjustments and maintenance is listed under chapter Technical Data HANDLING THE WHEEL CHAIR Specifications The wheelchair model 1 736 was de veloped for adults and adolescents Three frames are available short medium long T...

Страница 8: ...our needs by a specialist dealer before the first use The adaptation will take into account the driving ex perience the physical limits of the user and the main place of use of the wheelchair Attention Always have adaptation and ad justment work carried out by a specialist dealer Auxiliary drives Before attaching auxiliary drives the following notes have to be consid ered Attention Attachment of a...

Страница 9: ...portant components of the wheelchair Pos Description 1 Back support 2 Arm support 3 Seat cushion 4 Leg support 5 Calf strap 6 Footrest 7 Steering wheel 8 Toggle joint brake Pressure Brake Pos Description 9 Push handle 10 Side element 11 Handrims 12 Drive wheel 13 Tilt aid ...

Страница 10: ...ty belt prevents falling out toward the front In order to raise the backward tilt ing stability supporting wheels can be mounted later on When propelling the wheelchair over the tyre there is a risk of inju ry in the area of the pressure bra ke Supplementary user safety information Clean passive lighting is required for driving in public traffic Do not throw or drop parts belong ing to the wheelch...

Страница 11: ...lchair and drops steps and obstacles This distance must allow enough time to react and enough distance to brake turn Always reduce the speed before a curve A sharper curve requires a lower speed Never lean outwards in a curve Tyres are made of a rubber mix ture and can leave permanent or difficult to remove marks on some surfaces e g plastic wooden or parquet flooring carpets mats To prevent damag...

Страница 12: ... order to prevent an unintention al curve while braking the wheel chair on slopes both brakes are to be activated simultaneously Depending on the inclination of the road a sideward tilting has to be reckoned with Do not support the body on the lateral brake levers The brake performance reduces with tyre profile is worn tyre pressure is too low tyres are wet Attention Arrange an immediate repair of...

Страница 13: ... evenly only slightly to the front this brakes the wheelchair in a metered fashion Locking the pressure brakes To secure the wheelchair against any unintentional rolling press both brake levers forward all the way 1 Note It should not be possible to push the wheelchair forward when both brakes are locked Releasing the pressure brakes Pull both brake levers back all the way 2 ...

Страница 14: ...m brakes Pull both brake levers evenly to secure the wheelchair against unintentional rolling away Press the latch 1 forward Release the brake lever Depending on the adjustment the latch engages in the first A or second B locking position and activates the brake Note The wheelchair loaded with the user may not let itself be pushed in with the brakes engaged If the third locking position C is requi...

Страница 15: ...n For driving the front and rear brake levers must be disengaged Note The braking effect depends upon the condition of the tyres the condition and attachment of the brakes the brake lever adjustment the road condition Attention The braking effect decreases with worn brake pads loose brake lever defective drum brakes If the effect of the brake lessens immediately have them readjusted in a specialis...

Страница 16: ...ccidentally Calf strap The calf strap 1 prevents the feet from sliding off of the footplates It is guided around special liga ment 2 and adjusted in length with a velcro fastener Removal of the calf belt is achieved by opening the velcro straps Attention Never drive without leg strap ex cept when shuffling The leg strap is omitted for height adjust able leg supports and is replaced by the leg padd...

Страница 17: ...d the in outside 3 and 4 Therefore pull or press the respec tive locking lever 2 and swivel the corresponding leg support inward outward Note For this the calf strap is to be loos ened on one side Attention Swivelled away leg stump supports are automatically unlocked and can easily fall off Note this when handling e g transport When swivelling them back make sure that the leg support audibly locks...

Страница 18: ...side Remove both feet from the foot plates Pull or press the locking lever back ward 2 Swivel the leg support sideways and take them off toward the top 1 Attaching the leg supports With the leg support in a swivelled aside position hang it in and then swivel it to the front until the locking device audibly latches Note After swivelling the leg support in ward again do not forget to check the corre...

Страница 19: ...n secure it with the clamping screw Angle adjustable footplates After loosening the clamping screw 2 pull out the dovetail connection and adjust the angle of the footplates The setting screw 3 serves to hori zontally correct the angle of the footplates Afterwards retighten the clamping screw In doing so the teeth of the angle adjustment must join again ...

Страница 20: ... the foot board to the right as far as it will go 2 Folding down the foot board Fold down the left side of the foot board until it rests on the foot board holder 3 Height adjustment of the foot board Loosen the clamping screw 4 to ad just the height Telescope the foot plate to the desired height and then retighten the screw Note The maximum extension is indi cated by a marking 6 on the tube 5 ...

Страница 21: ...e the footboard to the de sired height and then retighten the screw Angle adjustable footboards After loosening the clamping screw 2 pull out the dovetail connection and adjust the angle of the footplates Afterwards retighten the clamping screw In doing so the teeth of the angle adjustment must join again ...

Страница 22: ...olling of the wheelchair see section Brakes Swivel the calf cushions in driving direction outward Remove both feet from the foot plates Pull or press the respective locking lever 3 backward and swivel the respective leg support outward and remove it to the top if neces sary Attention Swivelled away leg stump supports are automatically unlocked and can easily fall off Note this when handling e g tr...

Страница 23: ...ver put the free hand into the adjustment mechanism while ad justing the height adjustable leg support Danger of crushing Operate parking brakes This prevents accidental rolling of the wheelchair see section Brakes Do not let the leg support drop on its own weight Danger of squashing 1 First secure the leg support with one hand against folding down and then loosen the clamping le ver 1 2 Have the ...

Страница 24: ...mage to the coating occurs during the adjustment Observe the maximum extension mark 2 Telescope the foot plate to the desired height and then retighten the clamp ing screw 1 Depth adjustment of the calf cush ion Depth adjustment of the calf plates is achieved after removing the respec tive screws 3 Reassemble the screws 3 after the depth adjustment ...

Страница 25: ...ushed by the attend ant the user has to keep his hands on the arm supports or in his lap and not at the sides between body and arm support Danger of jamming when stick ing the fingers through the open ings of the arm support To transfer into out of the wheel chair the arm support can be swiv elled backward 2 Remove the arm support Press the locking button 1 to re move the arm support Swivel the ar...

Страница 26: ... the locking button 4 audibly engages Note The swivelling forward automati cally engages the rear locking de vice of the arm support Height adjustment of the arm supports For height adjustment of the arm support secure the support pad with one hand to prevent it from falling down Then activate the release button from the inside 5 with the other hand Now slide the arm support into the desired posit...

Страница 27: ...clothes guard Remove the corresponding drive wheel Hereto observe chapter Drive wheels Dismantle the screwed connections 2 Position the clothes guard 1 to the equalising wheel circumfer ence Reassemble the screwed connec tions 2 Note After removing the clothes guard the attachment clamp 3 can be dismantled turned by 180 and be reassembled By this further at tachment positions are possible for the ...

Страница 28: ...2 1 28 SEAT Seat strap standard The seat strap 1 is tensed through the seat tubes and can be bent up ward in the middle for folding 2 Therefore observe chapter Fold ing Unfolding ...

Страница 29: ...ap 1 The seat cushion can be removed to ward the top for folding 2 Velcro fastener Adjusting the seat depth The seat depth can be continuously adjusted by max 3 cm by sliding the front adjustable seat strap 3 Note For this slide the two velcro seat straps parallel on both sides Afterwards realign the seat cushion and place it in the centre 4 Velcro fastener ...

Страница 30: ...ng the back support belt Two holes each are already in the back tubes t attach the back strap 2 1 Screw out the attachment screw 3 on each side 2 Adjust the back support strap in height 3 Screw the attachment screw 3 on each side through the back sup port strap into the back tube and tighten 2 Attention The height adjustment of the back strap is only to be done in a special ist workshop ...

Страница 31: ...both sides 2 Then adjust the back support tubes parallel to the desired back angle Then remount the screws on both sides 3 and adjust the back tube brackets on both sides Adjustment of the back tube bracket First loosen the clamping screw 4 of the back support bracket of each arm support and slide it back ward 5 Then reinsert the arm supports 5 Then slide the back support brack et of each arm supp...

Страница 32: ...lamping screws 4 on both sides and adjust the back tubes parallel according to the cm scale at the side to the same height 5 Then retighten the attachment screws 4 on both sides The telescopic tubes are secured by a spring wire within the tube to prevent them from being pulled out completely If the spring wire is defective the telescopic tubes can be adjusted to max 15 cm according to the scale 5 ...

Страница 33: ...tom to the top The lower part of the adjustable back should remain slightly loose so that it adapts to the buttocks when bending forward Attention The overlapping of the Velcro fas tener has to be at least 10 cm 1 Pull off the rear part of the cush ion 2 Span the spanning straps tightly over the small of the back and lumbar spine in order to give maxi mum support 3 Adjust the remaining straps to t...

Страница 34: ... must be spread evenly throughout the back cushion A complete hand should fit in be tween the cushion and back at the upper edge of the back cushion The head of the user must be held at balance by the back cushion The extended parts of the back sup port are fastened to the top or bot tom seat surface depending on the adjusted back support height 4 Note With an adjusted back support height from 9 c...

Страница 35: ...ndles are optionally available at you spe cialist dealer Height adjustment Loosen the clamping screw with the clamping levers 2 so far that the respective push handle can be adjusted into the desired position Lift the push handle to the desired height Retighten the clamping screw with the clamping levers 2 Special features of the clamping lever The clamping lever 2 can be turned into an operation ...

Страница 36: ...respective spring button 1 inward and pull the push handle out of the clamping device 2 Inserting the push handles Press down the spring button 1 and insert the push handle from the top into the respective clamping device 2 Push the push handle through the clamping device 2 and retighten the clamping screws with the clamping le ver in the desired position 3 ...

Страница 37: ...dle to the desired height and clamp it tight 3 For this swivel the clamping lever downward 1 Attention After each adjustment the secure fit of the push handles is to be checked with a pull push test Note With the clamping lever swivelled down the respective push handle may not let itself be moved Adjusting the clamping effect The clamping effect can be adjusted with the screw 4 For the adjustment ...

Страница 38: ... pull the drive wheel off toward the outside To replace the drive wheels unlock the respective quick release axle by press ing the spring button 1 and press it as far as possible into the axle recep tacle Attention After inserting the drive wheel the locking button must stick a couple of millimetres out of the wheel nut Note After each assembly the locking device is to be checked with side ward pu...

Страница 39: ...shop Observe the safety instructions Mechanical wheelchairs chapter Handrims Steering wheels The steering wheels can be exchanged without difficulty For removal of the wheels the screw axle 2 has to be disassembled Tyres Air tyres The air pressure of the tyres is noted on both sides of the wheels or can be viewed in the Technical data Puncture proof tyres The puncture proof tyre can be recog nised...

Страница 40: ...g curbs or stairs Danger of falling over forwards Note Observe the safety and general handling instructions Mechanical wheelchairs Swivel away support cas tors The swivelling support castors 1 can be swung inward under the seat 2 Swivelling of the support castors can be done by an attendant or aid Swinging the support castors First press the support castors down out of the lock then swivel them un...

Страница 41: ...ngly until the spring button automatically locks into the next position Note The spring button must engage vis ibly and audibly Check the func tion Correct support castors length The support castors must reach further out than the drive wheels in order to achieve a sufficient support function Attention For sufficient tilting stability both support castors are to be posi tioned evenly Have the func...

Страница 42: ...parked under the supervision of an attendant No braking function possible Danger of accidents through un controlled rolling motions Note When using the shunting castors the attendant is responsible for the safety of the person sitting in the wheelchair Observe the safety information Mechanical wheelchairs Height adjustment After changing the seat height as well as after changing the size of the wh...

Страница 43: ... retaining strap is not part of the retaining system for the wheel chair and or user during transport in a handicapped vehicle Fastening the seatbelt with buck le Pull both belt halves to the front and slide the catch halves together so that they latch together Then carry out a pull test To open the seatbelt the red locking button 2 is pressed down Attention Make sure that no objects are trapped b...

Страница 44: ...r cleaning agents to clean the thera py table Do not place any hot objects onto the therapy table Do not drive with the therapy ta ble attached when there are loose objects or containers with fluids on it Do not use the therapy table as handle for carrying the wheel chair Mount the therapy table The therapy table is pushed from the front over the arm support cushions 1 Attention For a safe stabili...

Страница 45: ... steering wheels are only to be carried out by your specialist dealer Every new adaptation can change the driving behaviour Seat height Seat angle The user compatible adjustment of the seat height and angle is done by Repositioning the axle receptacle 1 within the vario block 2 Repositioning the vario block 2 Changing the size of the steering wheel Assembly of the castor stem 3 into a further posi...

Страница 46: ...nd thus also the driving behav iour With each displacement of the axle receptacle 1 toward the front the danger of tilting increases Therefore only drive with support castors to increase the tilting sta bility Steering wheel position The necessary position of the steering wheel is predetermined by the speci fication of the respective drive wheel position Note The castor bushing 3 has to be readjus...

Страница 47: ...trap height can be adjusted into a further attachment position by repositioning the back strap 1 Therefore first remove the attach ment screws 2 of the back strap Afterwards reposition the back strap and retighten with the at tachment screws 2 ...

Страница 48: ...ecessary remove the calf strap Remove the leg supports or fold up both footplates see section Leg sup ports If available separate the back stiffen ing bracket therefore view chapter Back stiffening bracket Pull the back support extension off to ward the bottom view chapter Back support belt Bend the back belt to the rear Pull the seat belt upward in the front and back center 1 ...

Страница 49: ...lace other hand underneath the rear seat fold for support Lift the wheelchair to horizontal posi tion Unfolding the wheelchair Tip the wheelchair slightly to one side in order to make the unfolding easier At the side resting on the floor press the seat tube down to the end stop 2 Note You may need to press down both seat tubes with the hands in order to do this Observe that the seat tube sits se c...

Страница 50: ...ed Check that com ponents are correctly positioned Check the correct seating of the components Transport security Carry out the following steps when the wheelchair is located in the trans port vehicle Operate parking brakes Any parts that have been disman tled from the wheelchair should be stored safely in a protected place Remove bags walking sticks and other items not belonging to the wheelchair...

Страница 51: ...n the wheelchair on which the PRS and WRS merge These requirements are fulfilled by a 4 point system that consists of 2 front standardised latches for spanning re actor and 2 rear standardised latches for spanning retractor and lap seat belt The lap seat belt must be length ad justable and fit with a latch to con nect with the receptacle of the vehicle shoulder strap The standardised latches are o...

Страница 52: ... the wheelchair in the BTW For professional transport in a BTW the wheelchair and person have to be placed on the therefore deter mined space and secured with the corresponding securing system Loose object are to be stored se curely Special safety instructions for shell seats Attention The power knot on children s seats and generally for shell provisions incl RECARO system serves solely for securi...

Страница 53: ...chine wash Follow up with clean water and allow to dry Plastic parts The arm supports and parts are made of high quality plastic Only clean the plastic parts with warm water and neutral detergent or soft soap Attention The arm supports are made of pol ystyrene and are affected by non ionic tensides as well as through solvents and especially alcohol When using commercial plastic cleansers the manuf...

Страница 54: ...andatory For hand disinfection of the product we recommend Incidin plus in 0 25 to 0 5 concentrations or an equivalent disinfectant In doing so the manufacturers in structions are to be observed Note Before disinfection the upholstery and handles are to be cleaned Reinstallment Before reimplementation the wheel chair is to undergo a complete inspec tion Note The hygienic measures required for reim...

Страница 55: ...th a helper Check brake for wear Move brake lever to the side Carry out tests yourself or have a helper do it If you notice any in creasing slackness on the brake lever take the wheelchair to your specialist workshop im mediately for repairs Danger of accidents Check all screwed on parts for secure fit The following is to be checked with great care Attachment of the back andseatprofiles at the sid...

Страница 56: ...ess method or similar view Safety in structions Mechanical wheelchairs chapter Brakes Check the back tubes and frame tubes for damages Carry out tests yourself or have a helper do it If deformations or cracks occur in the welding seams contact a special ist workshop immedi ately for repairs Danger of accidents Carry out visual check yourself If the tyre profile is worn down or if the tyre is damag...

Страница 57: ...e lever bearings Do it yourself or with the aid of a helper Components must be free from used oil resi dues before lubrication Please ensure that excess oil does not contaminate the environment e g your clothing Every 6 months depending on frequen cy of use Check Cleanness General condition See Care See Repairs Check all screw con nections for secure fit Yourself or with the aid of a helper ...

Страница 58: ...es Note Always change tyres in pairs Dif ferently worn tyres can impair the straight on travel of the wheel chair Attention Before tyre repair open the pneu matic valve and vent any remaining compressed air in the inner tube Note The air pressure for the tyres is shown on both sides of the tyre and in the Technical data sec tion Tyre change of the drive wheels Attention Ensure that the tyre cover ...

Страница 59: ... 10 mm in front of the drive wheel and align it at a right angle to the drive wheel Retighten the clamping screws 1 Adjust opposite pressure brakes as de scribed Equally adjust both pressure brakes taking into account tread of the drive wheels air pressure of the tyres and user weight adjust evenly Danger of accidents caused by one sided braking effect Fine adjustment of the pressure brakes Slacke...

Страница 60: ...ly groups are only to be assembled in a specialist workshop Danger of accidents You must state the serial number Fz I Nr of the wheelchair when ordering spare parts in order to ensure that the correct spare part is supplied You will find this on the type plate Whenever a wheelchair change modi fication is carried out by the dealer the supplementary information e g assembly operating instructions m...

Страница 61: ... out by a spe cialist workshop in order to ensure that the wheelchair offers the highest level of safety and reliability The employees of the workshop are familiar with the technology of the ve hicle and have suitable tools They can identify the start of wear in good time and use only original spare parts Note It is recommended under severe operating conditions e g daily use in home care with freq...

Страница 62: ...tic parts handgrips add on parts and acces sories Check the bowden cables for damages Chassis Check the fastening of the steering and drive wheels Check the function of the quick release axles Check the tyre condition and tyre pressure Check the condition functioning and smooth operation of the steering wheel suspension Brakes Check the function of the brakes Oil Grease Rotating points and bearing...

Страница 63: ...mended safety inspection at least every 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Recommended safety inspection at least every 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Recommended safety inspection at least every 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months...

Страница 64: ...ery 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Recommended safety inspection at least every 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Recommended safety inspection at least every 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Recommend...

Страница 65: ...hort frame SD 35 cm 22 88 cm Medium frame SD 43 cm 24 104 cm Long frame SD 50 cm 24 112 cm Length without leg supports Short frame SD 35 cm 22 66 cm Medium frame SD 43 cm 24 77 cm Long frame SD 50 cm 24 85 cm Width SW 18 cm tightest adjustment of the handrims Height without head support in centre height position of the drive wheels Short frame approx 83 cm Medium frame approx 92 cm Long frame appr...

Страница 66: ...orts code 21 84 81 20 to 29 cm Wheels Steering wheel 6 x 1 Ø 150 mm Pneumatic tyres 2 5 bar 35 psi 6 x 1 Ø 150 mm puncture proof Pneumatic tyres 7 x 1 3 8 2 5 bar 35 psi Ø 125 mm solid rubber Ø 142 mm soft solid rubber Ø 150 mm PUS puncture safe Driving wheel Pneumatic tyres 24 x 1 3 8 4 bar 56 psi 24 x 1 3 8 puncture safe Pneumatic tyres 24 x 1 4 bar 56 psi 24 x 1 puncture safe Pneumatic tyres 22...

Страница 67: ...lchair 28 cm Temperatures Ambient temperature 20 C to 40 C Storage temperature 10 C to 40 C Permitted inclination slopes Permitted inclination 8 14 Permitted slopes 8 14 Stability against tipping over 8 14 Weights Max loading therapy table 15 kg Seat cushion 0 7 kg Transport weight min 8 kg without arm supports leg supports cushion drive wheels ...

Страница 68: ...with drive wheels Long frame Max permissible total weight 178 kg Max permissible user weight including additional load 160 kg maximum additional load 10 kg Empty weight min 14 kg with drive wheels Note The maximum total load is calculated on the basis of the unloaded weight of the wheelchair and the maximum passenger weight Additional weight due to subsequent additions or luggage reduce the maxi m...

Страница 69: ...mm Phillips screwdriver Size PH resp PZ 0 1 2 Slot screw drivers Size small Tightening torque for screwed connections If not noted otherwise the screwed connections are to be tightened with the corresponding torque Thread diameter M 4 3 Nm Thread diameter M 5 5 Nm Thread diameter M 6 10 Nm Thread diameter M 8 25 Nm Thread diameter M 10 50 Nm Thread diameter M 12 85 Nm ...

Страница 70: ... oth er provided documentation Do not lift the wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports Detachable parts are not suitable for carrying Attention Readjust the brakes Attention Increased danger of tilting when on inclinations slopes especially in com bination with short wheel base ...

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Страница 74: ...duct liability Note This operating manual as a part of the product is to be handed out in case of a change of owner GUARANTEE We accept a guaranty for this prod uct according to the legal regulations Apart from this we warrant 2 years for frame We reserve the right to make techni cal improvements In the case that you find fault in this product or parts thereof return the following guaranty slip un...

Страница 75: ...75 Vehicle ID No Fz I Nr view type plate Guarantee Date of delivery Delivery note no Model designation GUARANTEE COUPON Fill in the details If necessary copy and return Stamp of the dealer ...

Страница 76: ... D 32689 Kalletal Kalldorf P O Box 1 703 D 32591 Vlotho Fon 49 0 5733 922 355 Fax 49 0 5733 922 9355 info meyra ortopedia de www meyra ortopedia de Your specialist dealer W e m o v e p e o p l e 205 320 401 Status 2008 09 All technical modifications reserved ...

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