WELCOME Thank you for purchasing the HT1000. We know that you have other options available to you and con- sider it a blessing that you chose our product. We affectionately nicknamed this unit the Ground Hog SR. This compact Hog Tool is best known for its reliability, user-friendly features, and simple quality.
Hog Technologies warrants its components to be free from defects in material and workmanship while under normal use and service. Hog Technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace free of charge any such part that appears to us to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period.
IMPROPERLY. IMPORTANT NOTE: Every precaution has been taken by Hog Technologies to reduce the risks associated with possible injury and damage from electrical faults, high pressure water and hydraulic components or mechani- cal failure. However, your own precaution and good maintenance procedures are necessary in order to maintain a safe working environment.
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BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT, OPERATE, OR REPAIR THIS EquIPMENT, THOROuGHLY REAd THESE INSTRuCTIONS ANd ANY SAFETY WARNING OR INSTRuCTION PAMPHLETS INCLudEd WITH YOuR SHIPMENT. FOR ANY quESTIONS CONCERNING SAFE OPERATION ANd MAINTENANCE PROCEduRES, CONTACT YOuR HOG TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIvE PRIOR TO uSE. (772) 223-7393 OR (877) 964-7312 HOG TECHNOLOGIES...
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SOME HOG TECHNOLOGIES EquIPMENT uSES INTERNAL COMBuSTION ENGINES ANd FLAMMABLE FuEL. EvERY ing used and never exceed the service rating of PRECAuTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY HOG TECHNOLOGIES the weakest component. This system is designed TO REduCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATEd WITH POSSIBLE...
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Section 1 - Safety Information Check Control Components by the high pressure stream. Waterblasting tool operators must be equipped with the following; Check all controls, switches and control panel heavy duty, steel toed, non-skid knee high boots, devices to ensure each is working properly before a heavy duty, protective rain suit, gloves, hard hat beginning operations.
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Section 1 - Safety Information Use the Minimum Pressure Required CAUTION Do not exceed the operating pressure of the sys- tem’s lowest pressure-rated component. All equip- TO AvOId POSSIBLE INJuRY ANd dAMAGE TO EquIPMENT, ment pressure rating and warning tags should be u S E O N LY T H O R O u G H LY T R A I N E d P E R S O N N E L TO left intact.
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Section 1 - Safety Information on threads only, never on the seat of the nozzle. 1.2 Nozzle Safety Inspect the seat area on nozzle to ensure a tight Check Flow Rating seal. If it is damaged, do not use. Combined nozzle flow rate must be compatible with the pump discharge and pressure rating.
Section 1 - Safety Information D) When using a tractor or a hog tool, always op- 1.3 Hose Safety erate the equipment well within the maximum General distance to avoid straining or damaging hoses. Ultra-High Pressure hoses are tough, but not in- vincible.
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Section 1 - Safety Information DANGER AN INJuRY CAuSEd BY HIGH PRESSuRE WATERJETS CAN BE SERIOuS. YOu SHOuLd REAd THIS WARNING STATEMENT CAREFuLLY ANd ALWAYS CARY THE MEdICAL INFORMATION CARd WITH YOu. • IN THE EvENT OF ANY WATERJET INJuRY: •...
Section 2: HT1000 Components HT1000 Ground Hog the spray bar thru-shaft motor and the valve that 2.1 HT1000 Overview turns high pressure water ON and OFF. The Ground Hog is a walk behind, Ultra High Pres- sure waterblasting tool equipped with a rotating The Ground Hog is designed for operating pres- spray bar.
Section 2 - Components valves that control Ground Hog functions sepa- rately. The Waterblasting HT500 Hog Pack is an available option that can be used with power Wing Nut systems that don’t include a hydraulic system. NOTICE: IF YOu INTENd TO uSE A NON WATERBLASTING POWER S Y S T E M, Y O u S H O u L d C O N TA C T WAT E R B L A S T I N G CuSTOMER SERvICE dETERMINE IF THE uNIT WILL ACCOMMOdATE HOG TOOL OPERATION ANd/OR FOR THE...
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Section 2 - Components Wear Brush A wear brush clamped to the blasting head shroud provides a partial seal between the blasting head and pavement. The wear brush regulates vacuum air flow into the shroud and reduces the amount of debris and water exiting the blasting head dur- ing operations.
HEAd ROTATION SPEEdS EXCEEdING 3000 RPM WILL dAMAGE THE BEARINGS ANd THRu-SHAFT MOTOR. dAMAGE CAuSEd BY EXCESSIvE RPM WILL NOT BE COvEREd BY THE HOG TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY. The tapered bearing at the upper end of the thru- shaft motor is equipped with a grease fitting and The spray bar is attached to a thru-shaft that runs requires grease at the start of each day.
Section 2 - Components Swivel Seal & Brass Backup Ring Swivel Nut Swivel Seal Weep Hole Typical Thru-Shaft Motor Components Thru-shaft Cover Grease Fitting Speed Sensor Brass Backup Ring Swivel Seal system is pressurized indicates the seal is leak- 2.4 Thru-Shaft, Spray Bars & Nozzles ing and must be replaced.
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The type of road surface. (Concrete or asphalt) PRESSuRE TO SPIKE EXCESSIvELY CAuSING dAMAGE TO COMPONENTS OR RuPTuRE dISCS ON THE uHP PuMP TO • Profile requirements per job specifications. BuRST. Hog Technologies offers a variety of spray bar configurations to meet requirements of all types...
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Section 2 - Components Spray Bar Protector Each spray bar is equipped with a spray bar pro- tector that is held in place with one or two cotter pins. The spray bar protector shields the nozzles and spray bar from damage caused by debris dur- ing blasting operations.
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You can also water being used. Any dirt or debris in the system contact Hog Technologies Customer Support toll can clog a nozzle orifice causing a spike in the high free at (877) HOG-ROAD for assistance in select-...
UHP completely avoided and that the hoses and elec- pump’s maximum operating pressure. We recom- trical cables are properly protected to reduce mend that you only use nozzles, high pressure chaffing. hoses and fittings supplied by Hog Technologies...
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Tool when it is connected to a Waterblasting power unit. If replacement hoses are required, you should only use hoses from Hog Technologies or hoses with the same specifications as the originals. When connecting hydraulic hoses, always make sure the fittings are clean before making the con- nection.
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Section 2 - Components UHP Hoses The condition of the high pressure water hoses is critical to the proper operation of the Ground Hog. It is important that they be stored and handled properly to ensure they are not damaged or kinked during deployment and storage.
54,000 PSI (3,723 Bar). To ensure you are using the correct hoses, we recommend that you only use hoses purchased from Hog Technologies. Retire a UHP Hose from Service if: A) Cover is damaged and reinforcing wires are exposed to rust and corrosion;...
TO EquIPMENT ANd INJuRY OR dEATH TO PERSONNEL HIT BY THE TOOL. Hydraulic control valves on manifolds manufactured by Hog Technologies are equipped with a by-pass NEvER OPERATE THE GROuNd HOG OR ANY OTHER HOG TOOL WITH HIGH PRESSuRE WATER SuPPLIEd WHEN THE...
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Section 2 - Components Spray bar rotation speed is controlled by open- ing or closing the needle valve on the handle that NOTICE: restricts hydraulic fluid flow. Rotate the valve ALL OPERATORS ANd SuPPORT PERSONNEL SHOuLd REAd THE MANuAL INCLudEd WITH THE uLTRA HIGH counterclockwise to open the valve and increase PRESSuRE ANd vACuuM POWER SYSTEM TO MAKE rotation speed.
Section 3: Waterblasting Operations Ground Hog Connected To A Trailer Mounted Waterblasting UHP & Vacuum Power System - Ready For Operation leaks, wear and deterioration. The inspection should 3.1 Startup/Shutdown Introduction be conducted in an orderly and consistent fashion A thorough understanding of the power system and to ensure all critical points are inspected each time.
Section 3 - Operation The following instructions provide a general over- 3.2 Equipment Setup view and introduction to the pre-operation (Pre- 1. Position the power system as close to the work Op) inspection. The Pre-Op Checklist provides area as possible. Make sure the location is level an itemized checklist that should be used when and protected from vehicle and foot traffic or performing a pre-operation inspection.
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Section 3 - Operation Startup Procedure 1. Make sure the Ground Hog control levers and thru-shaft motor control valve are in the OFF position or set to 0.. 2. If the Ground Hog UHP hoses have been re- connected since the last operation, the UHP system will need to be purged.
4. Raise engine speed to the operation RPM and set the pressure (refer to Section 3.3) Hog Technologies offers an on-site training pro- gram that dramatically reduces the learning curve 5. If necessary, activate the vacuum system.
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Section 3 - Operation Do’s • Always shutdown the power system before leaving the Ground Hog unattended or passing • Only allow trained personnel to operate the it to another person. Ground Hog and waterblasting equipment. • Allow the vacuum system to operate for a •...
Section 3 - Operation 3.5 Emergency Shutdown WARNING In addition to the Ground Hog operator, a support person should be monitoring the operation of the THE FORCE FROM THE BLASTING HEAd CAN EXCEEd 50 Ground Hog and UHP support system whenever LBS, CAuSING LOSS OF CONTROL ANd/OR THE BLAST TO waterblasting operations are underway.
Section 4: General Maintenance 4.1 Lubrication & General Maintenance Introduction Lubrication Points You should become familiar with the location of all grease fittings as they require frequent lubrica- tion. The thru-shaft bearing requires specialized lubricant. Refer to the Maintenance Matrix chart in the Scheduled Maintenance section in this manual and component manufacturer’s operating and/or maintenance manuals for lubricant specifications...
Section 4 - Maintenance Ground Hog Lubrication Points A. Grease Thru-Shaft Bearing C. Grease Front Wheels B. Grease Front Casters D. Grease Rear Wheels 4.2 Lubrication The lubrication points shown in the photo provides a guide to the location of the lubrication points on your Ground Hog.
Section 4 - Maintenance Ground Hog Components A. Handles and Control Lever F. Thru-shaft motor Grease Fitting & Pressure Relief Hole B. Hydraulic Hose Connections G. Wear Brush and Wear Brush Clamp C. Spray Bar Speed Control Valve H. Vacuum Hose Connection D.
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Section 4 - Maintenance Ground Hog UHP System Components Daily: • Check all hoses and fittings for leaks and proper operation. Repair or replace leaking or malfunctioning components before operating the system. • Test UHP system under high pressure by acti- vating the control lever to turn high pressure ON &...
Section 4 - Maintenance 4.4 Wear Brush Replacement The Ground Hog wear brush bristles will slowly wear during operation. Consequently, the wear brush will require adjustment periodically to keep the bristles in contact with the pavement to pro- vide proper vacuum air flow. It will also need to be adjusted when the shroud and/or wear brush is replaced.
Section 4 - Maintenance 4.5 Dirt Shield Replacement The dirt shield should be inspected daily to ensure it is tightened properly and that the felt seal is in dirt Shield good condition. Apply Anti-Seize Button Seal Use the following procedure to replace a damaged or worn felt seal: 1.
1. Make sure the waterblasting system is shut- down with the power system in the service position. Typical HT1000 Spray Bay Without Spray Bar Protector 2. Remove the spray bar protector cotter pin and the spray bar protector. 6. Once the spray bar is flushed, deactivate the 3.
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Section 4 - Maintenance 9. Tighten each nozzle finger tight, then torque to 10 ft lbs. 10. Reactivate the waterblasting system by follow- ing the steps in the Startup Procedure. 11. Follow the steps in the Startup Procedure to pressure test the spray bar and nozzles. 12.
Section 4 - Maintenance Thru-Shaft Cover Housing & Swivel Nut Swivel Tit In Thru-shaft Cover Housing 4.7 Swivel Seal Replacement The swivel seal must be inspected at the start of each shift and replaced at the first sign of leakage to avoid damage to the swivel nut and thru-shaft cover housing.
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Section 4 - Maintenance 5. Once the brass back-up ring is removed, in- 9. Install the brass back-up ring onto the swivel spect the swivel seal seat and the edges of tit with the beveled seat facing up. Make sure the seat in the back-up ring closely.
Section 4 - Maintenance 4.8 High Pressure Hose Installation The ultra-high pressure hoses should be inspected weekly or every 50 hours and replaced as re- quired. Use the following procedure when replac- ing a pressure hose. When replacing damaged or worn high pressure hoses, check the burst rating marked on the hose.
Section 4 - Maintenance 4.9 Vacuum Hose Replacement & Rotation Procedure Debris buildup, kinks, clogs or leaks in the system will cause a reduction in airflow at the blasting head, reducing the efficiency of operation or causing opera- tions to stop completely. Debris buildup inside the hoses can be removed by periodically tapping the outside walls with a dead blow hammer while the system is operating at maximum vacuum.
Section 4 - Maintenance dirt Shield Apply Anti-Seize Button Seal Shroud Installed Spray Bar & Dirt Shield Components 4.10 Shroud Installation If the shroud becomes damaged, it must be re- placed following the steps outlined in this section. Removing the shroud: 1.
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Section 4 - Maintenance Installing a new shroud: 1. Clean the bottom of the thru-shaft motor hous- ing of dirt and debris. 2. Place the new shroud on the housing and align the bolt holes. Insert the shroud bolts and tighten finger tight.
Section 4 - Maintenance 4.11 Thru-Shaft Motor Bearing Pre-Load Introduction nut. The spanner nut threads onto the thru-shaft and rests on top of the thrust bearing. By turn- The thru-shaft assembly is a key component in ing the spanner nut clockwise, we can raise the the Stripe Hog system.
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Section 4 - Maintenance Tools and Materials Required Tools Supplies 2 - Medium Sized Flat Blade Screwdrivers • Anti-Seize 1 - Medium Sized Channel Lock Pliers • Grease Gun and Mobile Poly Rex EM Grease 1 - 3/4” (19 mm) Open End Wrench •...
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Section 4 - Maintenance Pressure Hose Figure 1: High pressure hose on top of the thru-shaft motor Figure 2: High pressure hose removed Step 1 Remove the High Pressure Hose Remove the high pressure hose from the top of the thru-shaft motor by turning the hand nut at the base of the hose counterclockwise.
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Section 4 - Maintenance Figure 5: Use two medium flat head screwdrivers to remove the thrust housing cap. Note that the bolts are loose and left in place to prevent thrust housing cap from falling and being damaged during removal. Step 3 Remove Thrust Housing Cap Use a 6mm Allen wrench and a cross pattern to remove the 6 Allen head bolts that secure the thrust...
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Section 4 - Maintenance Swivel Tit Assembly Gland Nut Figure 7: Swivel Tit gland nut to be removed by turning counterclockwise with a 15/16” deep well socket or box end wrench. Step 4 Remove Swivel Tit Assembly/Gland Nut While holding the thru-shaft with the 3/4” (19mm) open end wrench through the slot in the motor base, use a 15/16 (24mm) deep well socket or box end wrench to remove the swivel tit gland nut...
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Section 4 - Maintenance Jam Nut Spanner Nut Figure 9: Jam nut and seal nut. Make sure to loosen Jam Figure 10: Use spanner to turn spanner nut. nut 4 full turns first. Step 5 Loosen Jam Nut and Set the Bearing Preload Thrust Housing Cap Bolts Insert the Spanner Tool and center on the Thrust Housing Cap Bolt holes.
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Section 4 - Maintenance WARNING WHEN LOOSENING THE SPANNER SOCKET ANd SEAL NuT ONE BOLT HOLE TO SET THE BEARING PRELOAd OR WHEN TIGHTENING THE JAM NuT, IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE THRu-SHAFT IS HELd FIRMLY WITH THE 3/4” (19MM) OPEN ENd WRENCH SO THAT IT dOES NOT MOvE AT ALL.
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Section 4 - Maintenance O-ring Seal Swivel Tit Assembly/Gland Nut RPM Sensor RPM Sensor Figure 13: O-ring seal seat at the top of the thru-shaft Figure 14: Swivel tit assembly/gland nut installed on the greased and the threads below the seal coated thru-shaft and torqued to 50 Ft lbs.
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Section 4 - Maintenance Figure 15: Inspect and grease the O-ring seal on the thrust Figure 16: Apply anti-seize to the thrust housing bolts and housing cap. tighten them in a crisscross pattern to snug using a 6 mm Allen wrench. Step 9 Install The Thrust Housing Cap.
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Section 4 - Maintenance Pressure Water Hose Hand Nut Grease Fitting Relief Hole Figure 17: Apply anti-seize to the thrust housing threads Figure 18: Thru-shaft bearing grease fitting and grease and install the high pressure water line. relief holes in thrust housing base. Step 10 Install the High Pressure Water Hose and Grease the Thru-Shaft Bearings.
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Section 4 - Maintenance Step 11 Run the Thru-Shaft Motor Without Water Pressure, Then Under Full Water Pressure. Remove all tools and materials from the hog head and raise it to the full up position. Activate the hydraulic system and run the thru- shaft motor at maximum rpm for 15 minutes.
Section 4 - Maintenance 4.12 Hog Tool Maintenance Matrix EQUIPMENT COMPONENT INTERVALS LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ground Hog Thru-shaft motor Bearings Daily Mobil PolyRex EM Grease No Substitutes Ground Hog Chassis Wheels and Casters Daily General Multi Purpose Grease This chart is a guide only. It should never be used to supersede equipment manufacturer’s specifications.
Appendix 2: Troubleshooting Guide Water Blasting System Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION Noise & Vibration Hog Head noisy. • Spray bar rotation extremely high. Turn speed control valve knob counterclockwise to reduce head speed. • Spray bar is hitting shroud (1). Shroud is bent or damaged.
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Appendix 2 - Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION High Pressure Blasting System Water dripping from hose fitting indicator • Fitting Loose. Tighten fitting or replace hose and port. fitting. • Fitting is damaged. Replace hose and fitting. Water dripping from spray Bar and spray •...
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Appendix 2- Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION Vacuum System Vacuum loss or failure. • Vacuum blower is not engaged. Activate power system vacuum blower. • Vacuum system on power supply has a problem and is not operating properly. Troubleshoot and repair vacuum system on power supply.
Appendix 3 - Tools & Spare Parts Ground Hog Spare Parts Kit Hog Technologies offers a spare parts kit for the Ground Hog waterblasting Tool. This comprehensive kit includes all parts and seals that routinely need to be replaced. The parts kit is available at www.striphogsupport.com or by contacting Waterblasting Customer Service.
Appendix 4: Pre-Op Checklist PRE-OP CHECK LIST Mobile Spare Parts and Tool System Hog Head & Spray Bars F Mobile Spare Parts System Complete F Caster Wheels In Good Condition F Mobile Tool System Complete F Spray Bar & Nozzles Correct F Nozzles Grade 4 Or Better F Spray Bar Cover In Place Fluid Levels...
Appendix 5: Glossary Of Terms Waterblasting Glossary of Terms 1 Micron Cartridge Filter - Traps smaller particles that may come from the clean water tank and pass through the charge pump. 10 Micron Bag Filter – Traps larger particles that may come from the clean water tank and pass through the charge pump.
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Appendix 5 - Glossary Of Terms Cutoff Ball Valve – Located inside the debris tank as a safety feature to stop the flow of vacuum if the tank becomes full. Debris Tank – Collects all debris removed from the road surface through the vacuum hose. Dirt Shield –...
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Standoff Distance – Distance from the spray bar to the surface. Stripe Hog – Ultra high pressure water blasting equipment manufactured by Hog Technologies to remove paint and rubber from road surfaces. Supply Valve – Located between the clean water tank and the charge pump that is used to control the flow of water.
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Appendix 5 - Glossary Of Terms T-Handle Pin Lock System – Used on the 5-axis hog arm as a safety feature to prevent the hog arm from drifting downward while the truck is in Drive Mode. Thru-Shaft – Hydraulic thru-shaft motor that connects and rotates the spray bar on the hog head assembly.
Appendix 7: Nozzle & Spray Bar Configuration Nozzle Configuration Chart SPRAY BAR CONFIGURATION CHARTS FOR ALL MODELS THE GPM IN EACH SETUP IS CALCULATED PER SPRAY BAR 1-877-HOG-ROAD WWW. STRIPEHOGSUPPORT.COM...
CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE - (001) (772) 214-1714 www.hogtechnologies.com www.stripehogsupport.com Hog Technologies will not be responsible for damages or loss caused by sub- stituted parts purchased locally or from another vendor or manufacturer. WARNING NEvER ATTEMPT TO uSE COMMONLY AvAILABLE PLuMBING PARTS, FITTINGS, ANd HOSES IN...
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Appendix 8 - Customer Support Stripe Hog Support Web Site Stripe Hog Customer Support Center Home Training Ambassador Club Marketing Stripe Hog Store Contacts You are here Home Mike Logout Typical Registration & Log On Window Welcome to the Stripe Hog Support (001) 772-223-7393 This number that will find an Center! available customer support representative 24/7.
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3321 SE Slater Street Stuart, Florida 34992 (001) (772) 214-1714 P (001) 772-223-5461 F www.hogtechnologies.com Print Date 01/23/2019 Rev 1...
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