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SERVICE MANUAL
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TurboDisk
Applicator Assembly
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Model: A11376
For Waterbase Applications
AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
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  • Page 1 SERVICE MANUAL TurboDisk Applicator Assembly Model: A11376 For Waterbase Applications AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 1 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 2 MANUAL CHANGES NOTE: This manual has been changed from revision AA-07-02.2 to revision AA-07-02-R3. Reasons for this change are noted under “Manual Change Summary” inside the back cover of this manual. AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 2 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS SAFETY: Safety Precautions ................................5 Hazards / Safeguards ..............................6 INTRODUCTION: 10-13 Features ..................................10 General Description ..............................10 Approvals ..................................11 Specifications ................................11 Typical Speed Chart (RPM’s No Load) .........................12 Typical Speed Chart - 10 Hole Orifice Plate (No Load) ....................12 INSTALLATION: 14-15 Equipment ...................................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS CONTENTS (Cont.) PARTS IDENTIFICATION (Cont.): 31-64 TurboDisk Assemblies: No Valves 70990-05 .............................. 36 3-Way Valves 70990-06 ............................38 Trigger Valve Only 70990-07 ..........................40 Trigger and Dump Valve 70990-08 ........................43 Trigger Valve Only with DR-1 Regulator 70990-09 ....................46 Trigger and Dump Valve with DR-1 Regulator 70990-10 ..................
  • Page 5: Safety

    This information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING and safety literature for your equipment, contact your local EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this Carlisle Fluid Technologies representative or Carlisle Fluid information, we use the following symbols. Please pay Technologies technical support.
  • Page 6: Hazards / Safeguards

    SAFETY Return To Contents AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Spray Area Fire Hazard Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the Improper or inadequate operation spray area and tested periodically. and maintenance procedures will cause a fire hazard.
  • Page 7 SAFETY Return To Contents AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Explosion Hazard Spray Area Improper or inadequate operation Electrostatic arcing must be prevented. Safe sparking and maintenance procedures will distance must be maintained between the parts being cause a coated and the applicator.
  • Page 8 SAFETY Return To Contents AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Electrical Discharge Spray Area / High Voltage Parts being sprayed and operators in the spray area must be There is a high voltage device Equipment properly grounded.
  • Page 9 SAFETY Return To Contents AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Electrical Discharge Electrical Equipment Unless specifically approved for use in hazardous locations, High voltage equipment is utilized in the process. Arcing the power supply, control cabinet, and all other electrical in the vicinity of flammable or equipment must be located outside or applicable country...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Return To Contents INTRODUCTION FEATURES force balanced to .10 grams•in or better. With the serrated Features which make the TurboDisk Applicator ad- edge, these disks come in sizes of 6, 9, and 12 inch diameters. vantageous for use in electrostatic applications include: •...
  • Page 11: Approvals

    INTRODUCTION Return To Contents APPROVALS For further information reference EN 50348 for For end users in countries which require an ATEX protection requirements. approval, the use of solvent based materials is not permitted with this product. For applications using For end users that do not require an approved applicator, waterbased materials this product is CE approved reference the applicable code requirements for safe according to the guidelines of 2006/42/EC machinery...
  • Page 12: Typical Speed Chart (Rpm's No Load)

    INTRODUCTION Return To Contents Rotational speeds are unloaded and can be expected to TYPICAL SPEED CHART drop 20 to 30% when under a fluid load condition. Heated (RPM's NO LOAD) turbine air increases efficiency of motor up to 10%. This (Refer to "Typical Speed Chart") chart should be used as a guide ONLY.
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION Return To Contents 12” CONICAL DISK Disk Speed Supply Air Pressure Air Flow #1 Air Flow #2 Total Air Flow Total Air Flow (RPM) (PSI/BAR) (SLPM) (SLPM) (SLPM) (SCFM) 2,000 8.7 / 0.78 10.2 4,000 18.6 / 1.28 16.6 6,000 31.0 / 2.14 23.3...
  • Page 14: Installation

    INSTALLATION Return To Contents INSTALLATION In waterbase applications, the isolated fluid source is MOUNTING charged. This charge can produce energy greater than 350 (Refer to Figure 16) mj. It is highly recommended a ground switch be installed to discharge this energy safely to ground. The TurboDisk assembly is mounted on the reciprocator using four (4) 5/16-18 screws provided on the ram flange.
  • Page 15: Typical Layout Of System

    INSTALLATION Return To Contents Figure 1: Typical Layout of System www.carlisleft.com 15 / 66 AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION Return To Contents OPERATION AIR HEATER REQUIREMENTS CAUTION † Fluids and lubricants used in this system must Turbine drive air expands as it moves through the turbine wheel cavity and as it exits the turbine from the exhaust port. contain NO silicones! This expansion will cause cooling of the exhaust air and the †...
  • Page 17: Coating Materials

    OPERATION Return To Contents temperatures of the applicator will fall below the dew point WARNING of the booth, and an air heater will be needed in this case. † Danger of shock and/or personal injury can occur. To prevent condensation, an air heater assembly should Proper grounding procedures, which are outlined in the be assembled after air filters.
  • Page 18: Turbine Speed

    OPERATION Return To Contents TURBODISK FLUID AND AIR PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS Trigger/Dump W/Low Flow Trigger/Dump W/High Flow 3-Way ON/OFF DR-1 (74151) Regulator Valves (70171-04) Regulator (18283) Air Pilot Fluid Regulator 100 psi max. 100 psi Air Inlet Trigger/Dump Valve 120 psi max. 70-100 psi 70-100 psi Fluid Inlet Pressure...
  • Page 19: Electrostatic Voltage

    OPERATION Return To Contents TYPICAL MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATING SPEEDS Disk Type Part Number Max. RPM None Conical Disk Assy., Serrated, 6", Aluminum, Not Anodized 20485-62 40,000 Conical Disk Assy., Serrated, 6" Aluminum, Anodized 20485-65 40,000 Conical Disk Assy., Serrated, 9", Aluminum, Not Anodized 20485-92 25,000 Conical Disk Assy., Serrated, 9", Aluminum, Anodized...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Return To Contents MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING Verify daily that the operating parameters have not varied † NEVER wrap the applicator in plastic to keep it dramatically. A sudden change or even a gradual decay in clean. A surface charge may build up on the plastic performance could be early indications of component failure.
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE Return To Contents WARNING NOTE † Do not hold disk edge during removal. This could † Solvent flushing of the system (except during color result in injury. change) should be done with the disk dismounted and with waste solvent collected in a grounded container. Inspection of the disk is required to determine if wear to the serrated edge or damage has occurred.
  • Page 22: Vibration Noise

    MAINTENANCE Return To Contents PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before any shutdown or maintenance, the fluid system should † Do not use abrasive materials which will scratch be thoroughly flushed. All cleaning should be done with a or damage the disk. Cleaning pads such as Scotch- minimum of the appropriate clean solvent and clean, soft, Brite®...
  • Page 23: Disassembly Procedures

    MAINTENANCE Return To Contents • The fluid and solvent supply have been turned off and • Inspect the disk edge and face. If damage exists, DO the pressure has been relieved. NOT USE. Return it to Ransburg for evaluation. • Check the fluid feed tube to make sure it is not rubbing •...
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE Return To Contents Installation NOTES: Always check the inside of the motor housing and clean, if required, with a minimum amount of an appropriate • Never use any silicone compound in this system! cleaning solvent and a soft cloth. •...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    MAINTENANCE Return To Contents TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE General Problem Possible Cause Solution Not enough back pressure on regulator See regulator manual for diagnosis. Fluctuating Pattern Light Coverage on Part hangers, hooks, are not clean a. Clean hangers. Some Parts b. Check ground continuity. (Must be less than 1 Megohm.) Poor Transfer Low voltage...
  • Page 26: Typical Schematics

    MAINTENANCE Return To Contents Figure 2: Typical No Valve Application Schematic AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 26 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE Return To Contents Figure 3: Typical 3-Way Valve Application Schematic www.carlisleft.com 27 / 66 AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE Return To Contents Figure 4: Typical Trigger and Dump Valve Application with DR-1 Regulator Schematic AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 28 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE Return To Contents Figure 5: Typical Trigger Valve Only Application with DR-1 Regulator Schematic www.carlisleft.com 29 / 66 AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE Return To Contents Figure 6: Typical Trigger and Dump Valve Application with 2 DR-1 Fluid Regulators Schematic AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 30 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 31: Parts Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents PARTS IDENTIFICATION A11376 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY MODEL IDENTIFICATION TurboDisk Assemblies are available with the various options as follows: A11376 - X - X - X - X - X - X - XX TABLE G - DISK TYPE TABLE F - AIR HEATER TABLE E - FIBER OPTIC PICKUP TABLE D - PAINT HOSE...
  • Page 32 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents TABLE "C" - FLUID CONTROL VALVE KIT DR-1 or High Kit Part # Dash # Description Flow Regulator No Valves or Fluid Regulator 70975-05 70975-06 3-Way Valve, No Fluid Regulator Trigger Valve with High Flow Fluid Regulator 70975-07 70171-04 Trigger &...
  • Page 33 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents TABLE "F" - AIR HEATER Dash # Description Part # None Air Heater Manifold Package With High Flow Regulator 78781-00 Regulator Assembly - No Heater 78170-00 TABLE "G" - DISK TYPE Dash # Description Part # None 20485-62 Disk Assy., Serrated, 6", Aluminum, Not Anodized...
  • Page 34: 70988 Basic Systems Kit

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70988 BASIC SYSTEMS KIT 70988-01 DOWNFEED, CLOCKWISE Part # Description 78175-02 Air Motor, High Speed 70973-01 Basic Mounting Parts Kit 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit 19850-00 Disk Puller Assembly 70988-02 DOWNFEED, COUNTER-CLOCKWISE Part # Description 78175-12 Air Motor, High Speed 70973-01 Basic Mounting Parts Kit...
  • Page 35 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70988-06 DOWNFEED, COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DUAL FEED TUBE Part # Description 78175-12 Air Motor, High Speed 70973-01 Basic Mounting Parts Kit 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit 19850-00 Disk Puller Assembly 70988-07 UPFEED, CLOCKWISE DUAL FEED TUBE Part # Description 78175-02 Air Motor, High Speed...
  • Page 36: : Turbodisk Assemblies: No Valves 70990-05

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 7: 70990-05 TurboDisk Assembly, No Valves AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 36 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 37 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-05 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, NO VALVES - PARTS LIST (Figure 7) Item # Part # Description Notes 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit, Downfeed Part of 70988-XX Kit These parts are supplied with Kit 70973-01 Hardware & Mounting Parts Kit 8156-24F Screw, 5/16-24 X 3/4", Hex Head 8156-32F...
  • Page 38: 3-Way Valves 70990-06

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 8: 70990-06 TurboDisk Assembly, 3-Way Valves AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 38 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 39 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-06 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, 3-WAY VALVES - PARTS LIST (Figure 8) Item # Part # Description Notes 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit, Downfeed Part of 70988-XX Kit These parts are supplied with Kit 70973-01 Hardware & Mounting Parts Kit 8156-24F Screw, 5/16-24 X 3/4", Hex Head 8156-32F...
  • Page 40: Trigger Valve Only 70990-07

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 9: 70990-07 TurboDisk Assembly, Trigger Valve Only AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 40 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 41 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-07 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER VALVES ONLY - PARTS LIST (Figure 9) Item # Part # Description Notes 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit, Downfeed Part of 70988-XX Kit These parts are supplied with Kit 70973-01 Hardware & Mounting Parts Kit 8156-24F Screw, 5/16-24 X 3/4", Hex Head 8156-32F...
  • Page 42 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-07 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER VALVES ONLY - PARTS LIST (Cont.) (Figure 9) Item # Part # Description Notes These parts are supplied with Kit 70975-07 (High Flow) of 70975-09 (Low Flow) Trigger Valve W/Regulator or Regulator Ready * Indicates supplied W/70975-07 Only ** Indicates supplied W/70975-09 Only 4-12 78004-00 Bushing, 1/2"...
  • Page 43: Trigger And Dump Valve 70990-08

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 10: 70990-08 TurboDisk Assembly, Trigger and Dump Valve www.carlisleft.com 43 / 66 AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
  • Page 44 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-08 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER AND DUMP VALVE - PARTS LIST (Figure 10) Item # Part # Description Notes 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit, Downfeed Part of 70988-XX Kit These parts are supplied with Kit 70973-01 Hardware & Mounting Parts Kit 8156-24F Screw, 5/16-24 X 3/4", Hex Head 8156-32F...
  • Page 45 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-08 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER AND DUMP VALVE - PARTS LIST (Cont.) (Figure 10) Item # Part # Description Notes These parts are supplied with Kit 70975-08 (High Flow) or 70975-10 (Low Flow) Trigger and Dump Valve W/Regulator Ready * Indicates supplied w/70975-08 only.
  • Page 46: Trigger Valve Only With Dr-1 Regulator 70990-09

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 1-30 LABEL “PAINT SUPPLY” (OUTLET) LABEL “PAINT TRIGGER AIR” LABEL “FROM PAINT 1-25 REGULATOR OUTLET” CONNECT TO PAINT REGULATOR OUTPUT 1-29 LABEL “PAINT REGULATOR PILOT AIR” 4-19 LABEL “PAINT SEE VIEW-A LABEL “FLUSH LABEL “FLUID LABEL “PAINT SUPPLY”...
  • Page 47 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-09 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER VALVE ONLY W/DR-1 REGULATOR - PARTS LIST (Figure 11) Item # Part # Description Notes 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit, Downfeed Part of 70988-XX Kit These parts are supplied with Kit 70973-01 Hardware & Mounting Parts Kit 8156-24F Screw, 5/16-24 X 3/4", Hex Head 8156-32F...
  • Page 48 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-09 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER VALVE ONLY W/DR-1 REGULATOR - PARTS LIST (Figure 11) (Cont.) Item # Part # Description Notes These parts are supplied with Kit 70975-09 Trigger Valve Kit 4-19 SSF-8125 Hex Jam Nut 4-20 LSMM0025-00 Bracket, Regulator 4-21 LSFI0018-01...
  • Page 49: Trigger And Dump Valve With Dr-1 Regulator 70990-10

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 12: 70990-10 TurboDisk Assembly, Trigger and Dump Valve with DR-1 Regulator www.carlisleft.com 49 / 66 AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
  • Page 50 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-10 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER AND DUMP VALVE W/DR-1 REGULATOR - PARTS LIST (Figure 12) Item # Part # Description Notes 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit, Downfeed Part of 70988-XX Kit These parts are supplied with Kit 70973-01 Hardware & Mounting Parts Kit 8156-24F Screw, 5/16-24 X 3/4", Hex Head 8156-32F...
  • Page 51 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-10 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER AND DUMP VALVE W/DR-1 REGULATOR - PARTS LIST (Figure 12) (Cont.) Item # Part # Description Notes These parts are supplied with Kit 70975-10 Trigger Valve Kit 4-21 LSFI0018-01 Ferrule Kit (Not Shown) 4-22 LN-9223-00 DR-1 Fluid Regulator Service Manual (Not Shown)
  • Page 52: Dual Dr-1 Regulator 70990-11

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 13: 70990-11 TurboDisk Assembly, Dual DR-1 Regulators AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 52 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 53 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-11 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, DUAL DR-1 REGULATORS - PARTS LIST (Figure 13) Item # Part # Description Notes 70976-01 Feed Tube Kit, Downfeed Part of 70988-XX Kit These parts are supplied with Kit 70973-01 Hardware & Mounting Parts Kit 8156-24F Screw, 5/16-24 X 3/4”, Hex Head 8156-32F...
  • Page 54 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70990-07 TURBODISK ASSEMBLY, TRIGGER VALVES ONLY - PARTS LIST (Cont.) (Figure 8) Item # Part # Description Notes These parts are supplied with Kit 70975-11 Trigger Valve Kit 4-21 LSFI0018-01 Ferrule Kit (Not Shown) 4-22 LN-9223-00 DR-1 Fluid Regulator Service Manual (Not Shown) 4-23...
  • Page 55: Drive Air Regulator 78170-00

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 14: 78170-00 Drive Air Regulator Assembly 78170-00 DRIVE AIR REGULATOR ASSEMBLY - PARTS LIST (Figure 14) Item # Part # Description SSP-6439 Elbow, 1/4" OD Tube X 1/4" NPT, Male Swivel A11596-00 Fitting, 3/4" NPT X SAE 45°, Male Connector A11595-00 Regulator, 3/4"...
  • Page 56: Air Heater And Regulator 78781-00

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 16: 78781-00 Air Heater and Regulator Assembly 78781-00 AIR HEATER AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY - PARTS LIST (Figure 16) Item # Part # Description 78170-00 Regulator Assembly, TurboDisk Drive Air 78166-00 Hose Assembly, Compressed Air A11065-05 Air Heater Assembly 78176-01...
  • Page 57: Fairing 70158-00

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 17: 70158-00 Fairing Assembly www.carlisleft.com 57 / 66 AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
  • Page 58 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70158-00 FAIRING ASSEMBLY - PARTS LIST (Figure 17) Item # Part # Description 70157-02 Fairing 70155-02 Bulkhead 70381-00 Flange Support 70909-00 Plug, Machined, Feed Tube Adjustment 8156-32F Screw, 5/16-24 X 1" Lg. Hex Head 7734-07 Lock Washer, 5/16"...
  • Page 59: Air Turbine 78175-Xx

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents Figure 18: 78175-XX TurboDisk Air Turbine Assembly www.carlisleft.com 59 / 66 AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
  • Page 60 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 78175-XX TURBODISK AIR TURBINE ASSEMBLY - PARTS LIST (Figure 18) Item # Description Part # Housing Assembly, Machined, TurboDisk Upgrade 78174-00 Screw, #8-32 x 5/16" Long, Slotted Round Head 7735-10C Lock Washer, #8 Helical Spring 7734-03 Plug, Protective LS0135...
  • Page 61: Turbine Cartridge 70879-Xxx

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents TORQUE TO 30 LBS-FT (40 Nm) Figure 19: 70879-XXX TurboDisk Turbine Cartridge Assembly www.carlisleft.com 61 / 66 AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023)
  • Page 62 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents 70879-XXX TURBODISK TURBINE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY - PARTS LIST (Figure 19) Item # Description Part # Retainer, Bearing 70873-00 Screw, #6-32 x 3/8" Long, Hex Socket, Flat Head 78232-12C Slinger 70876-00 Spacer, Bearing 20298-00 Bearing, Ball 70896-00 O-Ring, 1.614"...
  • Page 63: Recommended Spare Parts

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents TURBODISK APPLICATOR RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Part # Description CCV-403-SS Trigger Valve KK-4841 CCV Valve Repair Kit 73913-00 DR-1 Regulator Rebuild Kit SSW-1064 High Voltage Cable SSV-809 Check Valve SMC-29 Fiber Optic Pickup 70977-04 Tube, 3/8" OD 70977-05 Tube, 1/2"...
  • Page 64: Tools And Accessories

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Return To Contents TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES AA-07-02-R3 (01/2023) 64 / 66 www.carlisleft.com...
  • Page 65: Manual Change Summary

    MANUAL CHANGES Return To Contents MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY AA-07-02-R3 - Replaces AA-07-02.2 with the folowing changes: Change Description Page(s) Update to most curent manual design Make corrections to text column 1 last paragraph and “Power Supply and Controls” text Insert new page “APPROVALS” after page 10 Update SPECIFICATIONS text and change first NOTE to a WARNING and update text Update CONICAL DISK tables 12-13...
  • Page 66 WARRANTY POLICY This product is covered by Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ materials and workmanship limited warranty. The use of any parts or accessories, from a source other than Carlisle Fluid Technologies, will void all warranties. Failure to reasonably follow any maintenance guidance provided, may invalidate any warranty.

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