Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment
can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or
serious injury. When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and on the tags, stickers, and labels that are attached to the equipment.
Summary of Contents for Trane Thermafit AMC Series
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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Thermafit™ Modular Air-Cooled Chiller Model AMC SAFETY WARNING Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury.
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(HCFCs). Not all refrigerants containing these compounds bump cap, fall protection, electrical PPE and arc have the same potential impact to the environment. Trane flash clothing). ALWAYS refer to appropriate advocates the responsible handling of all refrigerants.
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This document and the information in it are the property of regulations are more stringent than these Trane, and may not be used or reproduced in whole or in policies, those regulations supersede these part without written permission. Trane reserves the right to policies.
This manual provides relevant data to properly operate, Water quality must be monitored and maintained by a maintain, and troubleshoot the Trane Thermafit™ modular water treatment professional familiar with the materials of AMC chiller. Operator and maintenance personnel must be construction and operation of the equipment.
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Chiller Description Evaporator The AMC chiller uses a dual circuit, brazed-plate evaporator on each module constructed of 316 stainless steel plates and copper brazing. The supply and return fluid piping connections to each evaporator uses roll- grooved couplings for service convenience and ease of installation. There are isolation valves on the supply and return piping to allow servicing of each module individually while the remaining modules continue to operate.
General Data Table 2. General data – Thermafit™ AMC chiller Capacity (Tons) General Unit Number of Independent DUAL DUAL DUAL DUAL DUAL DUAL DUAL DUAL Refrigeration Circuits R-454B Refrigerant Charge (lbs/module) Chilled Fluid Volume 13.4 14.6 17.5 20.7 /27.1 (gal/module) Compressor Type SCROLL...
General Data Unit Dimensions and Weights Figure 1. AMC air-cooled modulars - 15 to 40 tons Table 3. Unit dimensions and weight - 15 to 40 tons (AMC) Unit Sizes and Weights Per Module Units 15 Tons 20 Tons 25 Tons 30 Tons 40 Tons inch...
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General Data Table 4. Unit dimensions and weight - 50 to 80 tons (AMC) Unit Sizes and Weights Per Module Units 50 Tons 60 Tons 80 Tons inch 78.5 78.5 95.25 95.25 Weight 5000 5000 6000 ARTC-SVX008A-EN...
If the desired location for the chiller is confined by walls, fences, overhanging roof eaves, or is located in a pit (sub- Minimum Clearances level site), contact Trane to discuss potential impact on The unit must maintain clearance on all sides to provide for equipment performance.
Pre-Installation Figure 3. Recommended chiller clearances Note: These clearances are general recommendations. Each installation has specific considerations. Contact Trane for definitive guidance and approval on a job-by-job basis. Mounting Rails Figure 4. Chiller installation on mounting rails The chiller must be positioned on a firm, level surface.
At all times, Trane’s maintenance and service guidelines • Do not puncture refrigerant tubing. shall be followed. In in doubt, contact Trane technical support for assistance. • Dispose of properly in accordance with federal or local regulations.
Use control settings, where available. When not available, manually open all electronically controlled valves using • Replace electrical components with Trane replacement acceptable service procedures. parts, or those meeting the same ratings and qualified for flame arrest protection, UL LZGH2 category.
A2L Work Procedures • Cylinders shall be kept in an appropriate position a. Mechanical handling equipment is available, if according to the instructions. required, for handling refrigerant cylinders. • Ensure that the refrigerating system is earthed prior to b. All personal protective equipment is available charging the system with refrigerant.
Verify the correct model number and that all skids and cartons have been delivered. Any damage must be Long Term Storage reported to the motor carrier and Trane within five days of receipt of the shipment. Requirements Inspect all exterior components for concealed damage as Appropriate preparation and storage of Trane chiller soon as possible.
Chiller Failure to adhere to these long-term storage requirements may void the Trane warranty. Any component that is The AMC chiller can be delivered to the customer’s site as damaged or inoperable due to improper storage may have individual modules or with all modules assembled on a its warranty voided.
Installation Piping Install Piping and External customer supply inlet piping to prevent fouling of the brazed-plate evaporators. Each chiller evaporator supply Components piping contains a factory-installed 40-mesh strainer as standard for increased filtration and protection against Proper support of piping and pipe hangers must consider fouling.
Installation Piping Connecting Module Couplings Dowfrost Important: Dowfrost inhibited propylene glycol-based Install each module according to its position number solution is listed as chemically acceptable by indicated on its electrical cabinet. Install the primary the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). module first.
Installation Electrical Connecting Module Power and system or individually on each module at the high voltage panel depending on option(s) selected. Connection entries Control Wires should be made in the lower left corner of the panel(s). See the following figure. High voltage power connections are typically made at the power distribution panel located on one end of the chiller Figure 7.
Installation Electrical Phase Monitor Installation WARNING Hazardous Voltage! The chiller is equipped with a phase monitor on the power distribution panel. It is connected to the corresponding Failure to disconnect power before servicing could input of the primary microprocessor controller. Confirm that result in death or serious injury.
Refrigerant R-454B Determining the operating mode depends on four temperatures: Trane believes responsible refrigerant practices are important to the environment, our customers, and the • Ambient air temperature modular chiller industry.
Operating Principles Note: Depending on load, one or both circuits provide mechanical cooling. As ambient temperature falls below mechanical cooling. the temperature at which full load capacity is provided by free-cooling only (or the load drops), fan control modulates Free-Cooling Only Mode fan speed to prevent over-cooling the fluid.
Operating Procedures Operator Interface Panel-Mounted Disconnect Switch Some AMC chiller systems are optionally equipped with a AMC chiller modules, whether they are composed of a panel-mounted disconnect switch installed on the outside single module or up to 12 modules, are automated systems of the power distribution panel (or on each module’s high that use a main electrical panel to monitor, report, and voltage electrical if the chiller has power supplied to each...
Operating Procedures Module Electrical and Control Panel module has its own high voltage electrical panel and low voltage control panel that distributes electricity to individual The electrical and control panel receives power from the components. It also has fuses and breakers and power distribution panel and provides power to the microprocessor controller.
The basic level, ‘user,’ does not require a password. The higher access levels are the technician (‘tech’) and administrator (‘admin’) levels that can only be accessed by Trane technical personnel. Contact Trane technical support regarding the possibility of any potential issues involving the higher-level functions.
Operating Procedures Figure 13. Interface navigation scheme Home Screen Features Figure 14. HMI home screen ARTC-SVX008A-EN...
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Operating Procedures Table 5. Home screen features Feature Description 1 - HMI Software Version Calls up the pop-up window. See the figure below. • Project Name: HMI software project name • Software Version: HMI software version • Consists of 4 two-digit numbers –...
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Operating Procedures Table 5. Home screen features (continued) Feature Description 5 - Setpoint Calls up cooling/heating setpoint pop-up screens respectively depending on the mode. Accessible for 'tech' only. These dialog boxes display the resulting cooling/heating setpoint used for machine temperature control. Note: The only box on these pop-ups accessible for 'tech' user.
Operating Procedures Table 5. Home screen features (continued) Feature Description 11 - System ON/OFF Button that calls up chiller on/off modes popup. The chiller on/off options are as follows: • OFF – Turns off chiller bank; • ON – Turns on chiller bank; •...
Operating Procedures Table 6. Module status conditions Module turned off by alarm and unavailable Module is unavailable Module is available Refrigeration circuit in normal state; Refrigeration circuit is non-operational; Refrigeration circuit in alarm state; compressor Compressor ON Compressor OFF Fan bank is running Fan bank in alarm Fan bank is not running Isolation Valves:...
Operating Procedures Status This column displays the alarm state. There are five possible states for any alarm: • Triggered Not Acked – Alarm triggered (active) but not acknowledged. Pressing this button acknowledges the alarm and removes it from the active alarms list. •...
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Operating Procedures Figure 20. Alarm history Sorting • Not Triggered Not Acked – Alarm no longer appears (inactive) but not acknowledged Alarm history list can be sorted by any column in ascending or descending order by tapping the corresponding column •...
Operating Procedures When Show Active Alarms is selected from the State Filter For example: Alarms record before filters are applied. drop-down list, inactive alarms (State = ‘0”) will be hidden on the list, and only active alarms (State = “1”) will appear. For example: High Pressure switch alarm records before filter is applied.
Operating Procedures Table 7. The overview screens Primary Overview Module Screen Secondary Overview Module Screen Primary/Secondary Overview Circuit Screen Overview Module • OFF by switching to Heating - Module is switching over to Heating Mode. Module En/Dis • OFF by switching Mode - Module is off and is going Pressing this button enables or disables a module.
Operating Procedures • Secondary - Module acts as a secondary module. • Cool Temp Diff +/– - Temperature control differential Conditions for the module to be a secondary module: above/below setpoint or positive/negative dead band (DB) in Cooling Mode. – Its PLC has been assigned IP address from secondaries addresses range.
Operating Procedures • OFF by Alarm - Compressor is off by Alarm. • Volts – If PLC analog output is used to control variable speed compressor. • Running - Compressor is running. • RPM – Compressor speed is communicated to external •...
Operating Procedures Table 8. Analog and digital input/output screens Primary/Seconday I/O Analog Screen Primary/Seconday I/O Digital Screen Primary/Secondary I/O Expansion Screen 1 Primary/Secondary I/O Expansion Screen 2 When an I/O screen is displayed, switching to other I/O screens is accomplished by pressing their respective This input indicates suction pressure.
Operating Procedures AI11 DO1, DO2 This input indicates Panel Temperature (optional). It is used Comp On/Off – these output turns a compressor on and off. when temperature control inside control panel is required either heating (for cold environment) or cooling (for hot environment).
Operating Procedures DI10 This input shows Pump-down pressure switch of Circuit 2. Hot Water Cutout – shuts down the whole chiller bank if hot DI closed – pressure is in the normal range; DI opened – water temperature becomes too high. pressure is exceeding normal range threshold (faulty Trend Screen state).
Operating Procedures Table 9. Trend screen labels Label Description According to where the cursor is placed, it is capturing real time values of in and out water temperatures. Current cursor timestamps are displayed as well. Text box to select viewing time span. It is used for zooming in on trends time axis.
Operating Procedures Normal Power Up Features Description The following procedure is used for a start-up resulting BMS Online Indicates whether BMS is communicating to chiller Status bank or not. from scheduled seasonal or programmed cold shut down of the chiller. BMS Protocol Allows to select BMS communication type.
Note: Trane will not validate the chiller warranty if the Water Quality Guidelines proper water/glycol mixture composition and quality is not maintained.
100 ppm. For best long-term results, de-ionized other deposits. Trane recommends against using water/ or distilled water is recommended. Trane can provide glycol solution in excess of 50% regardless of the ambient concentrated solutions of Dowfrost, propylene glycol, or temperature conditions.
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Operating Procedures Table 12. Freeze and burst protection chart plug in the bottom of the evaporator, the inhibitors in an approved glycol solution will best protect the surfaces of Water/Glycol the evaporator against oxidation if the glycol remains inside Freeze Protection Burst Protection Temperature the chiller during storage.
Controls Interface Microprocessor Control System Figure 25. Touch interface panel AMC chiller models employ a Carel c.pCO all-digital data control system to control and report key system settings and indicators. Primary Microprocessor Controller Both the primary and secondary modules use a Carel c. pCO medium microprocessor controller.
Controls Interface Main Power Distribution After every chiller power-on, all LEDs on the flow switch illuminate and go out again in sequence. The switch is The power distribution panel distributes electricity from the ready for operation when an amber LED is visible on the external building power supply.
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75 psig for the "cut out" and 90 psig for the The liquid-line solenoid valve is used in the refrigeration "cut in". For any other water/glycol mixture, contact Trane cycle to provide a refrigerant pump-down cycle at the end technical support for proper set points.
Sequence of Operations This manual describes a typical air-cooled chiller system 9. As the demand continue to increase and the with few, if any, optional components or devices attached. temperature once again reaches the set point plus To cover the primary difference in construction and differential setting, a fourth compressor from the fourth operation, two sequences of operation are included;...
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Sequence of Operations the one operating module. The control of the variable module energizes, provided all safeties on that circuit primary pumps must be based on the differential are met. pressure measured across the most remote fan coil in Note: Regardless of demand, compressors will not turn on the hydronic system and not the pressure differential within 5 minutes of one another to prevent excessive across the chillers (the evaporator in each module...
8. Confirm the oil level is correct in each compressor. Confirm there is a sufficient cooling load available for proper testing of the chiller system. Note: If Trane pumps are provided, check that each pump’s overload setting matches the nameplate WARNING amperage of the pumps as described previously.
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Check the box if there are any customer-supplied devices connected to the chiller wiring. ☐ List devices: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Check the box if there are any Trane remote devices connected to the chiller wiring. ☐ Check the box if voltage drops are detected.
Note: To view the software version, from the home screen, press the software button on the System Control screen. Start-Up As part of a continuous commitment to quality, initial start- up of this chiller must be done by Trane. ARTC-SVX008A-EN...
The primary goal of preventive maintenance is to avoid the • Weekly or monthly periodic maintenance involves consequences of failure of equipment. Trane chiller cleaning specific components and inspecting glycol and components are designed to be easily accessed for lubrication fluids.
Maintenance Procedures NOTICE may have additional requirements that must be followed to responsibly handle HVAC refrigerants. Component Damage! Failure to follow instructions could damage sensitive Inspection and Maintenance electronic components beyond repair. Schedule To prevent arcing or surges of electrical current, do not use wires or cables to jump components or Proactive measures should be taken to prevent potential bypass the manufacturer's safety systems.
Maintenance Procedures Table 14. Recommended chiller service intervals (continued) Frequency Task Compare fluid flow against design specifications Annually Tighten rotalock fittings, if equipped Annually Inspect fan blades for signs of failure such as hairline fractures in the blade Annually Weekly 4.
Maintenance Procedures Quarterly dependent upon how consistently and how diligently the annual maintenance inspection and tasks are performed. The quarterly maintenance inspection is a comprehensive The annual event is a comprehensive inspection that event that examines all aspects of the chiller to identify examines all aspect of the chiller to identify and repair early problems before they can damage a chiller and small problems before they can become major issues that...
BPHE Pump and Tank Maintenance Tasks cleaning. On multiple module chillers, Trane provides service For chillers equipped with a tank and pump module, isolation valves on each BPHE to isolate each strainer for...
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Trane recommends using water except in extreme water. Apply a light coating of lubrication to the gasket. cases. (Take extra precautions by covering electrical 8.
Maintenance Procedures • When applying ScaleBreak-MP in your equipment, it 6. Loosen the four bolts that attach the pump base to the should be circulated through the water passages. frame with the appropriate size wrench or socket. • As the product comes in contact with the deposits, they 7.
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Maintenance Procedures 10. Replace the cover onto the electrical box on the side of Notes: the pump motor. Confirm gasket is in place prior to • Always use a second, counter, wrench, when replacing cover. performing plumbing tasks to firmly hold the 11.
Maintenance Procedures 22. Replace the cover onto the electrical box on the side of WARNING the pump motor. Confirm gasket is in place prior to Hazardous Voltage! replacing cover. Failure to disconnect power before servicing could 23. Reconnect suction and discharge at unions with result in death or serious injury.
Isolation Fault detection is recognizing that a problem has occurred, Trane manufactures chillers with embedded fault detection even if the root cause is not yet known. Fault isolation is the and diagnostics in each module’s controller that offers...
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Chiller Troubleshooting Table 15. Interface panel diagnostic code key (continued) Compressor 1 External Fault Shuts down compressor 1 Auto Reset CoreSense 1 Warning Warning Auto Reset Shuts down compressor 1 CoreSense 1 Fault User Reset Shuts down compressor 1 CoreSense 1 Failure User Reset CoreSense 1 Lockout User Reset...
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Chiller Troubleshooting Table 15. Interface panel diagnostic code key (continued) Secondary 8 communication Warning lost Auto Reset Secondary 9 communication Warning lost Auto Reset Secondary 10 Warning communication lost Auto Reset Secondary 11 Warning communication lost Auto Reset Primary communication lost Secondary Modules switch into Stand-alone Mode Auto Reset Warning...
Compressor Diagnostic Codes CoreSense™ Flash Codes If equipped, the CoreSense technology in Copeland Some Copeland compressors used in Trane chillers are compressor will communicate an abnormal system highly automated with digital capability to record and report condition through a unique flash code: a range of operating parameters and critical events.
Chiller Troubleshooting Table 16. CoreSense™ communications LED flash code information (continued) Code Fault Code Reset Description Trouble Shooting Information Status Fault Condition Description Red Flash Code Future Use Check incoming power. After 5 minutes and missing phase Red Flash Code Missing Phase Missing phase Check fuses/breakers.
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Chiller Troubleshooting 1. Symptom: Compressor will not start Possible Causes Potential Solutions Temperature control not in demand Set point has been reached. Flow switch open due to low water flow Check flow switch functionality; check flow rate. Low/high pressure event has occurred; obstructed BPHE or coil; check fan Low pressure, high pressure sensor open settings and functionality;...
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Chiller Troubleshooting 5. Symptom: Compressor loses oil Possible Causes Potential Solutions Oil trapped in line Low refrigerant velocity caused by operation outside operating envelope. Compressor short cycling Adjust proper control settings for Min. ON/OFF runtime. Check compressor superheat. Superheat at the compressor suction should be Liquid refrigerant approximately 12°F (8.3°C).
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Chiller Troubleshooting 8. Symptom: Low refrigerant discharge pressure Possible Causes Potential Solutions Condenser pressure regulating valve not properly functioning (if provided) Replace condenser head pressure control valve (if installed). Incorrect fan control settings Check fan settings. 9. Symptom: High refrigerant discharge pressure Possible Causes Potential Solutions System overcharged with refrigerant...
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Chiller Troubleshooting 14. Symptom: Thermal Expansion valve superheat too high Possible Causes Potential Solutions Water/glycol temperature too warm Low refrigerant level; recharge chiller. Obstructed filter dryer Replace dryer core. Low refrigerant charge Recharge refrigerant as per data plate. Improperly adjusted superheat valve setting Reset valve settings to factory specifications.
Thermafit™ AMC modulars are optionally equipped with a and efficient operation from 45 Hz to 60 Hz for close Trane TR200 VFD. The lead chiller module or all chiller temperature control. This part load operation can lower the modules can have a variable speed drive (VSD) on the...
Optional Variable Frequency Drive areas exterior to the frequency converter as indicated in the alarm or warning. Warnings A warning is issued when an alarm condition is impending or when an abnormal operating condition is present and may result in the frequency converter issuing an alarm. A warning clears by itself when the abnormal condition is removed.
Optional Variable Frequency Drive Warning and Alarm Displays An alarm or trip-lock alarm will flash on display along with the alarm number. In addition to the text and alarm code on the frequency converter LCP, there are three status indicator lights. Warning LED Alarm LED Warning...
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Optional Variable Frequency Drive Table 18. Warning and alarm definitions and troubleshooting Warning/Alarm Description / Probable Cause Troubleshooting The control card voltage is below 10 V from terminal 50. Remove some of the load from terminal 50, as the 10 V supply is overloaded. Remove the wiring from terminal 50.
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(ground) fault frequency converter and the motor or in the motor leads and the motor with a megohmmeter. motor itself. Record the value of the following parameters and contact your Trane supplier: • 15-40 FC Type • 15-41 Power Section •...
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Check for loose or missing wiring. fault • It may be necessary to contact your Trane supplier or service department. Note the code number for further troubleshooting directions. No feedback from the heatsink temperature sensor. The signal from the IGBT thermal sensor is not available on the power card.
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1-86 Trip Speed Low [RPM] (except when starting or stopping) the frequency converter will trip. ALARM 50, AMA Contact your Trane supplier or Trane Service Department calibration failed ALARM 51, AMA The settings for motor voltage, motor current Check the settings in parameters 1-20 to 1-25.
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Optional Variable Frequency Drive Table 18. Warning and alarm definitions and troubleshooting (continued) Warning/Alarm Description / Probable Cause Troubleshooting Check the application to determine the cause. Possibly increase the output frequency WARNING 62, The output frequency has reached the value limit.
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Optional Variable Frequency Drive Table 18. Warning and alarm definitions and troubleshooting (continued) Warning/Alarm Description / Probable Cause Troubleshooting With a frequency converter operating multi- WARNING 203, motors, an under-load condition was Inspect the system for proper operation. Missing motor detected.
Appendix B. Optional Tank and Pump Module Tank and Pump tank could not be exploited. The sealed tank also contains a vacuum vent to protect the tank from imploding. Components Dual lead/lag pumps, each with 100% pumping capacity, are provided in each tank and pump module. If the lead A tank and pump module typically contains dual lead/lag pump fails to operate, the lag pump activates and an alarm pumps and an expansion tank.
Optional Tank and Pump Module Fill the Storage Tank controlled based on flowmeter or DP transducer if provided. 5. Since the electronic isolation valve of the primary The tank and pump module may contain a pressurized module is already energized, the pump must produce storage tank.
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Optional Tank and Pump Module 12. This process occurs throughout the operating range of each have a “distributed primary” microprocessor that the chiller system allows the system to keep operating if the primary microprocessor fails. The only function the distributed 13.
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Trane at least 10 working days prior As part of a continuous commitment to quality, initial start- to the scheduled initial start-up date.
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Request for Initial Start-up Initial Start-Up Agreement technician. Payment for an aborted start-up will be forfeited. Rescheduled initial start-ups are subject to any additional costs that may have been incurred by the technician. An approved purchase order or payment in By signing this form, you agree the chiller is ready for initial advance will be required to reschedule an aborted initial start-up.
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