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PRECAUTIONS

NEVER FREE-REV THE MOTOR

 

Free-running your brushless 

motor in a no-load condition can result in rotor failure and ESC 

transistor damage & will void the product’s warranty!

Never free-rev your system to “see how it runs” or you may not get to drive it again!

• WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX

 Never allow water, moisture, or other 

foreign materials to get inside motor, or on PCBs.

• NOVAK  MOTORS  &  ESCs  FOR  BEST  RESULTS

  Use  Novak  sensored 

motors with Novak Brushless ESCs for best performance & protection. Only 

use motors with the proper number of turns to match ESC’s rating.

Use of this brushless motor with non-Novak ESCs and ESCs that 

advance motor timing can result in excessive current draw & severe 

motor damage that will NOT be covered by the product’s warranty!

• 

DO NOT use Ballistic 550 4.5T-5.5T motors above a 3S Li-Po pack.

• 

DO NOT use 3.5-7.5T motors with Havoc 2S, Havoc 3S or Mongoose ESCs.

• INSULATE EXPOSED WIRES

 Use heat shrink tubing to prevent shorts.

• NO SOLVENTS

 Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.

• SET GEAR MESH PROPERLY

 Too tight of a gear mesh can result in 

motor pinion shaft breakage--be sure to adjust mesh properly.

MOTOR MAINTENANCE

• CHECK ALL MOTOR SCREWS

 for loosening at regular intervals, just like 

other hardware on your vehicle. 

Note: The 3 main socket head screws 

that hold the motor together may require tightening after a few runs of 

the motor.

 Also check the 3 flat head screws securing the end cap on 

the back of the motor.

• CHECK  MOTOR  BEARING  WEAR

  after  extensive  use.  The  motor’s 

closed design will keep most dirt & debris out, but some will get in 

and eventually cause wear. If the shaft does not spin freely, you may 

need bearing replacement (replacement bearing accessory kits are available 

from Novak). A small drop of light oil on the bearings periodically can 

help extend bearing life--however, too much oil will attract dirt and will 

cause problems, so apply sparingly.

• CLEAN  INSIDE  MOTOR

  periodically  by  removing  front  end  bell, 

removing  the  rotor,  and  blowing  out  the  inside  of  the  motor  with 

compressed air. Be sure not to lose any small shim washers that may be 

on the ends of the rotor shaft & keep them in the correct location.

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Consider changing out motor parts yourself. All of the Ballistic’s main components are 

available as service items--Refer to ‘Accessories’ section or check out our website. In 

most cases, replacing motor parts is less expensive than sending in your motor for service.

After reviewing instructions, tech section and how-to video section of website, if you feel 

your motor requires service (motor may appear to have failed when other problems exist), obtain 

the most current product service options & pricing by one of the following methods:

WEBSITE: Print a copy of the product

 SERVICE FORM

 from the SERVICE section of the 

Novak website. Fill out the needed information & return it with the Novak product.

PHONE/FAX/E-MAIL:

 

Contact our customer service department by phone, fax, or 

e-mail, and we will supply you with current service options.

WARRANTY SERVICE:

 

You MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on product

 SERVICE FORM

 & include 

a valid, itemized cash register receipt with the purchase date on it, or an invoice from 

previous service work. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace products thought to be defective.

•  If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed product

 SERVICE 

FORM

 to dealer & make sure it’s included with items.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Novak Brushless motors are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days 

from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect instal-

lation, components worn by use, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder tabs, damage 

resulting from thermal overload or operation above 175°F, use of excessive timing or overheating, splices or damage to 

the sensor harness, damage from disassembling motor, tampering with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture, 

or any other foreign material to enter motor or get onto the PC board, short-circuiting of motor by allowing exposed 

wiring or solder tabs to cross-connect or ESC applying simultaneous power to more than one phase at a time from 

switching to Brush Mode, free-revving motor, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster. In no case 

shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice.

Because Novak Electronics, Inc. has no control over the connection & use of motor or other related electronics, no liability 

may be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every motor is thoroughly 

tested and cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. This product is not a toy, and is 

not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in 

a uncontrolled manner may result in physical damage or injuries. Take extra care when operating any remote control 

vehicle. By the act of connecting/operating speed control, the user accepts all resulting liability.

  e-mail: 

[email protected]

 • (949) 833-8873 • FAX (949) 833-1631

©Novak Electronics, Inc. Irvine, CA, U.S.A. • Printed 5/2010

No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Novak motors are proudly designed in the U.S.A.

ACCESSORIES

BALLISTIC BRUSHLESS

MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS

55-3600-1  Rev. D

black

orange

white

plastic

tabs

red

blue

green

metal

barbs

raised

metal

barb

metal socket on end of 

Teflon sensor harness wires

Should any of the 26G Teflon wires pull out of the motor’s sensor 

harness connector, re-insert them in the connector’s appropriate 

slot as shown below. There is a small plastic tab that grabs a small 

raised barb on the back of the metal socket crimped onto the Teflon 

wire’s end. Check the plastic tab to make sure it has not deformed 

excessively before inserting the socket into the plastic connector 

housing with the barb toward the plastic tabs.

Note: Remove or loosen the bearing cap to remove or insert a sensor harness.

SENSOR HARNESS WIRING

5351  Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--4”

--Double-ended motor sensor harness.

5352  Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--6”

--Double-ended motor sensor harness.

5353  Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--9”

--Double-ended motor sensor harness.

5413  Heat Sink Motor Sleeve--Black

--Replaces Novak 540 motor sleeve.

5414  Heat Sink Motor Sleeve--Purple

--Replaces Novak 540 motor sleeve.

5415  Heat Sink Motor Sleeve--Blue

--Replaces Novak 540 motor sleeve.

5416  540 Novak Brushless Motor Cooling Kit--Black

--Heat sink sleeve & 25mm fan.

5417  540 Novak Brushless Motor Cooling Kit--Purple

--Heat sink sleeve & 25mm fan.

5418  540 Novak Brushless Motor Cooling Kit--Blue

--Heat sink sleeve & 25mm fan.

S5420 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Black

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5421 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Blue

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5422 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Gold

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5423 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Purple

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5424 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Orange

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5425 550-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Black

--Novak replacement sleeve.

5508  14GA Brushless Wire Set

--2 pieces each of 9” silicone blue, yellow, orange, black & red.

5509  16GA Brushless Wire Set

--2 pieces each of 9” silicone blue, yellow, orange, black & red.

5512  12GA Super-Flex Wire--Black, Red, & Blue

--3 ft each color, silicone.

5514  14GA Super-Flex Wire--Black, Red, & Blue

--3 ft each color, silicone.

5647  Black Cooling Fan--25x25x10mm

--All purpose cooling fan with 2-pin JST connector.

5648  Clear Cooling Fan--30x30x6mm

--GTB replacement fan with 2-pin JST connector.

5731  3.5mm Power Connectors--5 pair

--Gold plated low-loss connectors for 12-14G wire.

5741  4mm Power Connectors--5 pair

--Gold plated low-loss high-amp 12-14G connectors.

5832  Lead-Free 3% Silver Racing Solder--15g

--Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.

S5903  Ballistic Motor Insulator Pack

--Replacement paper disk, fiberglass cover & silicone grommet

5909  Sintered 13mm Tuning Rotor

--High-power sintered neodymium tuning rotor.

5936  Ceramic Ball Bearing ABEC-5

--Replacement oversized, front ceramic bearing

5938  Steel Ball Bearings ABEC-5

--Replacement oversized, front steel bearing kit

S5932 Ballistic Motor Hardware Kit

--Replacement motor screws & shim washers.

S5933 Ballistic 550 Motor Hardware Kit

--Replacement motor screws & shim washers.

5940  Ballistic Front End Bell & Bearing

--Black anodized/Ribbed/Factory-installed bearing.

5941  Sintered 12.3mm Ballistic Rotor

--Replacement Ballistic sintered neodymium rotor.

S5942 Ballistic Timing/Sensor Assembly

--Replacement timing & sensor section of motor.

S5943 Ballistic Bearing Cap & Back Bearing

--Replacement bearing cap/Factory-installed steel bearing.

S5944 Ballistic Back End Bell

--Replacement back end bell of motor. Black anodized/Ribbed.

S5945 Ballistic Crawler Timing/Sensor Assembly

--Replacement timing & sensor section of crawler motor.

S5946  Ballistic Bearing Cap/Back Bearing

--Replacement bearing cap/Factory-installed ceramic bearing.

5947  Ballistic 550 Front End Bell & Bearing

--Black anodized/Ribbed/Factory-installed bearing.

5948  Ballistic 550 Rotor 

--Replacement 12.3mm high-power sintered neodymium rotor.

5949  Ballistic 550 Tuning Rotor 

--14mm high-power sintered neodymium tuning rotor.

5950  Crawler Sintered Tuning Rotor

--14mm high-power sintered neodymium tuning rotor.

S6504 Ballistic 550 Hand-Wound Stator--4.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 550 4.5-turn stator.

S6505 Ballistic 550 Hand-Wound Stator--5.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 550 5.5-turn stator.

S6506 Ballistic 550 Hand-Wound Stator--6.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 550 6.5-turn stator.

S6507 Ballistic 550 Hand-Wound Stator--7.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 550 7.5-turn stator.

S6603 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--3.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 3.5-turn stator.

S6604 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--4.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 4.5-turn stator.

S6605 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--5.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 5.5-turn stator.

S6606 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--6.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 6.5-turn stator.

S6607 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--7.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 7.5-turn stator.

S6608 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--8.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 8.5-turn stator.

S6609 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--9.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 9.5-turn stator.

S6610 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--10.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 10.5-turn stator.

S6611 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--11.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 11.5-turn stator.

S6613 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--13.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 13.5-turn stator.

S6617 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--17.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 17.5-turn stator.

S6618 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--18.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 18.5-turn stator.

S6621 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--21.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 21.5-turn stator.

S6625 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--25.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 25.5-turn stator.

PRECAUTIONS

NEVER FREE-REV THE MOTOR

 

Free-running your brushless 

motor in a no-load condition can result in rotor failure and ESC 

transistor damage & will void the product’s warranty!

Never free-rev your system to “see how it runs” or you may not get to drive it again!

• WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX

 Never allow water, moisture, or other 

foreign materials to get inside motor, or on PCBs.

• NOVAK  MOTORS  &  ESCs  FOR  BEST  RESULTS

  Use  Novak  sensored 

motors with Novak Brushless ESCs for best performance & protection. Only 

use motors with the proper number of turns to match ESC’s rating.

Use of this brushless motor with non-Novak ESCs and ESCs that 

advance motor timing can result in excessive current draw & severe 

motor damage that will NOT be covered by the product’s warranty!

• 

DO NOT use Ballistic 550 4.5T-5.5T motors above a 3S Li-Po pack.

• 

DO NOT use 3.5-7.5T motors with Havoc 2S, Havoc 3S or Mongoose ESCs.

• INSULATE EXPOSED WIRES

 Use heat shrink tubing to prevent shorts.

• NO SOLVENTS

 Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.

• SET GEAR MESH PROPERLY

 Too tight of a gear mesh can result in 

motor pinion shaft breakage--be sure to adjust mesh properly.

MOTOR MAINTENANCE

• CHECK ALL MOTOR SCREWS

 for loosening at regular intervals, just like 

other hardware on your vehicle. 

Note: The 3 main socket head screws 

that hold the motor together may require tightening after a few runs of 

the motor.

 Also check the 3 flat head screws securing the end cap on 

the back of the motor.

• CHECK  MOTOR  BEARING  WEAR

  after  extensive  use.  The  motor’s 

closed design will keep most dirt & debris out, but some will get in 

and eventually cause wear. If the shaft does not spin freely, you may 

need bearing replacement (replacement bearing accessory kits are available 

from Novak). A small drop of light oil on the bearings periodically can 

help extend bearing life--however, too much oil will attract dirt and will 

cause problems, so apply sparingly.

• CLEAN  INSIDE  MOTOR

  periodically  by  removing  front  end  bell, 

removing  the  rotor,  and  blowing  out  the  inside  of  the  motor  with 

compressed air. Be sure not to lose any small shim washers that may be 

on the ends of the rotor shaft & keep them in the correct location.

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Consider changing out motor parts yourself. All of the Ballistic’s main components are 

available as service items--Refer to ‘Accessories’ section or check out our website. In 

most cases, replacing motor parts is less expensive than sending in your motor for service.

After reviewing instructions, tech section and how-to video section of website, if you feel 

your motor requires service (motor may appear to have failed when other problems exist), obtain 

the most current product service options & pricing by one of the following methods:

WEBSITE: Print a copy of the product

 SERVICE FORM

 from the SERVICE section of the 

Novak website. Fill out the needed information & return it with the Novak product.

PHONE/FAX/E-MAIL:

 

Contact our customer service department by phone, fax, or 

e-mail, and we will supply you with current service options.

WARRANTY SERVICE:

 

You MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on product

 SERVICE FORM

 & include 

a valid, itemized cash register receipt with the purchase date on it, or an invoice from 

previous service work. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace products thought to be defective.

•  If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed product

 SERVICE 

FORM

 to dealer & make sure it’s included with items.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Novak Brushless motors are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days 

from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect instal-

lation, components worn by use, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder tabs, damage 

resulting from thermal overload or operation above 175°F, use of excessive timing or overheating, splices or damage to 

the sensor harness, damage from disassembling motor, tampering with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture, 

or any other foreign material to enter motor or get onto the PC board, short-circuiting of motor by allowing exposed 

wiring or solder tabs to cross-connect or ESC applying simultaneous power to more than one phase at a time from 

switching to Brush Mode, free-revving motor, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster. In no case 

shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice.

Because Novak Electronics, Inc. has no control over the connection & use of motor or other related electronics, no liability 

may be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every motor is thoroughly 

tested and cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. This product is not a toy, and is 

not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in 

a uncontrolled manner may result in physical damage or injuries. Take extra care when operating any remote control 

vehicle. By the act of connecting/operating speed control, the user accepts all resulting liability.

  e-mail: 

[email protected]

 • (949) 833-8873 • FAX (949) 833-1631

©Novak Electronics, Inc. Irvine, CA, U.S.A. • Printed 5/2010

No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Novak motors are proudly designed in the U.S.A.

ACCESSORIES

BALLISTIC BRUSHLESS

MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS

55-3600-1  Rev. D

black

orange

white

plastic

tabs

red

blue

green

metal

barbs

raised

metal

barb

metal socket on end of 

Teflon sensor harness wires

Should any of the 26G Teflon wires pull out of the motor’s sensor 

harness connector, re-insert them in the connector’s appropriate 

slot as shown below. There is a small plastic tab that grabs a small 

raised barb on the back of the metal socket crimped onto the Teflon 

wire’s end. Check the plastic tab to make sure it has not deformed 

excessively before inserting the socket into the plastic connector 

housing with the barb toward the plastic tabs.

Note: Remove or loosen the bearing cap to remove or insert a sensor harness.

SENSOR HARNESS WIRING

5351  Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--4”

--Double-ended motor sensor harness.

5352  Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--6”

--Double-ended motor sensor harness.

5353  Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--9”

--Double-ended motor sensor harness.

5413  Heat Sink Motor Sleeve--Black

--Replaces Novak 540 motor sleeve.

5414  Heat Sink Motor Sleeve--Purple

--Replaces Novak 540 motor sleeve.

5415  Heat Sink Motor Sleeve--Blue

--Replaces Novak 540 motor sleeve.

5416  540 Novak Brushless Motor Cooling Kit--Black

--Heat sink sleeve & 25mm fan.

5417  540 Novak Brushless Motor Cooling Kit--Purple

--Heat sink sleeve & 25mm fan.

5418  540 Novak Brushless Motor Cooling Kit--Blue

--Heat sink sleeve & 25mm fan.

S5420 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Black

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5421 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Blue

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5422 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Gold

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5423 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Purple

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5424 540-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Orange

--Novak replacement sleeve.

S5425 550-Size Novak Brushless Motor Sleeve--Black

--Novak replacement sleeve.

5508  14GA Brushless Wire Set

--2 pieces each of 9” silicone blue, yellow, orange, black & red.

5509  16GA Brushless Wire Set

--2 pieces each of 9” silicone blue, yellow, orange, black & red.

5512  12GA Super-Flex Wire--Black, Red, & Blue

--3 ft each color, silicone.

5514  14GA Super-Flex Wire--Black, Red, & Blue

--3 ft each color, silicone.

5647  Black Cooling Fan--25x25x10mm

--All purpose cooling fan with 2-pin JST connector.

5648  Clear Cooling Fan--30x30x6mm

--GTB replacement fan with 2-pin JST connector.

5731  3.5mm Power Connectors--5 pair

--Gold plated low-loss connectors for 12-14G wire.

5741  4mm Power Connectors--5 pair

--Gold plated low-loss high-amp 12-14G connectors.

5832  Lead-Free 3% Silver Racing Solder--15g

--Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.

S5903  Ballistic Motor Insulator Pack

--Replacement paper disk, fiberglass cover & silicone grommet

5909  Sintered 13mm Tuning Rotor

--High-power sintered neodymium tuning rotor.

5936  Ceramic Ball Bearing ABEC-5

--Replacement oversized, front ceramic bearing

5938  Steel Ball Bearings ABEC-5

--Replacement oversized, front steel bearing kit

S5932 Ballistic Motor Hardware Kit

--Replacement motor screws & shim washers.

S5933 Ballistic 550 Motor Hardware Kit

--Replacement motor screws & shim washers.

5940  Ballistic Front End Bell & Bearing

--Black anodized/Ribbed/Factory-installed bearing.

5941  Sintered 12.3mm Ballistic Rotor

--Replacement Ballistic sintered neodymium rotor.

S5942 Ballistic Timing/Sensor Assembly

--Replacement timing & sensor section of motor.

S5943  Ballistic Bearing Cap & Back Bearing

--Replacement bearing cap/Factory-installed steel bearing.

S5944 Ballistic Back End Bell

--Replacement back end bell of motor. Black anodized/Ribbed.

S5945 Ballistic Crawler Timing/Sensor Assembly

--Replacement timing & sensor section of crawler motor.

S5946  Ballistic Bearing Cap/Back Bearing

--Replacement bearing cap/Factory-installed ceramic bearing.

5947  Ballistic 550 Front End Bell & Bearing

--Black anodized/Ribbed/Factory-installed bearing.

5948  Ballistic 550 Rotor 

--Replacement 12.3mm high-power sintered neodymium rotor.

5949  Ballistic 550 Tuning Rotor 

--14mm high-power sintered neodymium tuning rotor.

5950  Crawler Sintered Tuning Rotor

--14mm high-power sintered neodymium tuning rotor.

S6504 Ballistic 550 Hand-Wound Stator--4.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 550 4.5-turn stator.

S6505 Ballistic 550 Hand-Wound Stator--5.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 550 5.5-turn stator.

S6506 Ballistic 550 Hand-Wound Stator--6.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 550 6.5-turn stator.

S6507 Ballistic 550 Hand-Wound Stator--7.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 550 7.5-turn stator.

S6603 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--3.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 3.5-turn stator.

S6604 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--4.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 4.5-turn stator.

S6605 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--5.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 5.5-turn stator.

S6606 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--6.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 6.5-turn stator.

S6607 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--7.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 7.5-turn stator.

S6608 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--8.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 8.5-turn stator.

S6609 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--9.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 9.5-turn stator.

S6610 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--10.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 10.5-turn stator.

S6611 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--11.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 11.5-turn stator.

S6613 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--13.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 13.5-turn stator.

S6617 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--17.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 17.5-turn stator.

S6618 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--18.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 18.5-turn stator.

S6621 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--21.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 21.5-turn stator.

S6625 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--25.5T

--Interchangeable Ballistic 25.5-turn stator.

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