User Manual for Nature s Generator models including: NGPHPA Powerhouse Power Pod, NGPHPA, Powerhouse Power Pod, Power Pod, Pod
NATURE'S GENERATOR NGPHPA 850042817162 0850042817162
This Anderson port is designed to be used with up to 2000 wa s of solar power. Wind Input: To connect with Nature's Generator Powerhouse Wind. Turbine . This ...
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User Manual
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
Contents
Important Safety Instrucons
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Warning
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Cauon
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Introducon
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Unpack Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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Get to Know Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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Using Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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How to Place Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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How to Use Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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How to Recharge Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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How to Maintain and Store Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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Troubleshoong
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Technical Specificaons
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Limited Warranty
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instrucons. 2. Keep this user manual in a safe and accessible place. 3. Take note of all warnings. 4. Follow all instrucons. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Do not block any venlaon openings. 7. Do not use near flammable gases or fumes or other apparatus that produce a large amount of heat. 8. Only use aachments/accessories approved by the manufacturer. 9. Only use with the wheels and handles approved by manufacturer, or sold with product. Use
cauously when moving with the wheels and handles to avoid p-over injury. 10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, has been dropped or does not operate normally. 11. The equipment should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as drinking glasses or vases, should be placed on the equipment.
Warning Electric Hazard Do not burn or incinerate this item. This item may explode, causing property damage or personal injury. Do not use near flammable gases or fumes or other apparatus that produces large amounts of heat.
Energy and burn hazard Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod has sealed lead acid baeries, which can present a risk of burn or fire hazard from high current because of short-circuit.
Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteriscs as the original part. Unauthorized substuons may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other hazards.
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Caution Damage Requiring Service Stop using the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condions:
· If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
· If your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod has been exposed to rain or water. · If your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod has been dropped or damaged in any way. · When your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod exhibits a disnct change in performance.
Cold Weather Cold temperatures can impact Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod performance. If you are in area that will be consistently below freezing, we recommend keeping your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod in an insulated locaon and connected to solar panels.
Recycling and Disposal Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod may contain materials that are regulated for environmental reasons.
Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod also contains materials that can be recycled and reused. To help protect the environment, contact your local authories for informaon about disposal or recycling and about finding a recycler in your area before you dispose of your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
Safety Check Aer compleng any service or repair to this device, ask the service technician to perform roune safety checks to determine that your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is in correct operang condion.
Servicing These servicing instrucons are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operang instrucons unless you are qualified to do so.
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Introduction Congratulaons on your new Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod, a great expansion to your Nature's Generator Powerhouse. Unpacking Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod 1. Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
2. This User Guide
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Get to Know Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
Front Panel
Solar Input: To connect with Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels. This Anderson port is designed to be used with up to 2000 was of solar power.
Wind Input: To connect with Nature's Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine(s). This Anderson port is designed to be used with up to 1000 was of wind power.
Battery Level LEDs: To indicate the baery level in 8 increments. The bar is running when charging and stop running when charged.
12V Barrel port: To provide 12V DC output. Ideal for Nature's Generator Power Light.
48V Barrel port: To provide 48V DC output. Ideal for Nature's Generator Powerhouse Security Camera System. This port is always live!
12V Socket port: To provide 12V DC power for compable accessories.
On/Off Button: To turn on or off 12V DC ports and baery level LEDs. Press the buon to turn on 12V DC ports and baery level LEDs. Press the buon again to turn off 12V DC ports and baery level LEDs. The buon will be illuminated while being pressed.
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Back Panel
EXPANSION IN Port: Daisy chain connector. It connects another Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
BATTERY GENERATOR Expansion Cable: To connect Nature's Generator Powerhouse
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Using Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod How to Place Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
There are three opons to place your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod with your Nature's Generator Powerhouse. If the ground is uneven or sloping, please add the shim(s) under the product to keep your system leveled. Opon 1: Under Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s) [maximum 2 layers]
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Steps: 1. Unlock the latches on the sides of Nature's Generator Powerhouse and unplug the expansion cable
of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage.
Generator
Latches
Baery Storage
Latches Cable
2. Remove Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator from the top of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage.
3. Remove the four wheels from Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage.
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4. Install the four wheels that are removed in step 3 to the boom of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
5. Move your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to the desired locaon. Move cauously to avoid p-over injury.
6. Place Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage on the top of the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power pod.
7. Place Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator on the top of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage.
8. Lock the latches on both sides. 9. Connect the expansion cable from Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage to the
Baery Generator Port on the back of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator. 10. Connect the expansion cable from Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to the Expansion
In Port on the back of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator. Check to ensure the Expansion (chain link) Icon is illuminated on the display of Nature's Generator Powerhouse to indicate Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is connected.
Generator
Baery Storage
Power Pod
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Opon 2: In between Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator and Nature's Generator Baery Storage.
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s) [maximum 2 layers]
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage
Steps: 1. Unlock the latches on the sides of Nature's Generator Powerhouse and unplug the expansion
cable of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage.
Generator
Latches
Baery Storage
Latches Cable
2. Remove Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator from the top of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage.
3. Place Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s) on the top of the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage.
4. Place Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator on the top of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s).
5. Lock the latches on both sides.
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6. Connect the expansion cable from Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage to the Baery Generator Port on the back of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator.
7. Connect the expansion cable from Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to the Expansion In Port on the back of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator. Check to ensure the Expansion (chain link) Icon is illuminated on the display of Nature's Generator Powerhouse to indicate Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is connected.
Generator
Power Pod
Baery Storage
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Opon 3: On the side of Nature's Generator Powerhouse
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage
cWheels sold separately
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod(s) [maximum 3 layers]
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Baery Storage
cWheels sold separately
Steps: 1. Place Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod on one side of Nature's Generator Powerhouse.
2. You can purchase Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod Wheels separately and install the
wheels on the boom of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod for beer mobility. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for more informaon about Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod Wheels.
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3. Connect the expansion cable from Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to the Expansion In Port on the back of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Generator. Check to ensure the Expansion (chain link) Icon is illuminated on the display of Nature's Generator Powerhouse to indicate Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is connected.
Generator
Baery Storage
Power Pod
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Aer you connect your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to your Nature's Generator Powerhouse, you will experience an increased run me of approximately 200% by adding one Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod, approximately 300% by adding two Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pods and 400% by adding three Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pods.
How to Use Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
1. Press the On/Off buon to turn on 12V DC ports and baery level LEDs. The On/Off buon will be illuminated while being pressed.
2. Press the On/Off buon again to turn off 12V DC ports and baery level LEDs. The On/Off buon will be illuminated while being pressed.
The 12V DC ports and baery level LEDs will be turned off automacally aer no power is drawn from 12V DC ports aer 12 hours.
How to Recharge Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
Recharging from Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels (sold separately): 1. Place your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels where they will get as much direct
sunlight as possible. While direct sunlight is always preferred, the power panels will also send a small amount of charge to your Powerhouse during hazy or overcast sky condions. 2. Connect two Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels in series.
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Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panel
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MC4 Connectors
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Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panel
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3. Connect the MC4 connectors of your Power Panel Cable to the remaining MC4 connectors on the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels. Minimum two serial connected Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels are needed to recharge Nature's Generator Powerhouse.
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Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panel
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MC4 Connectors
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Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panel
MC4 Connectors
Nature's Generator Power Panel Cable
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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4. Insert Power Panel Cable plug into Solar Input port on the front of your Nature's Generator
Powerhouse Power Pod. You will know it is recharging when the baery level LEDs are running, solar panel icon is illuminated, and baery bar starts running. The baery bar will stop running when the baery is full or there is not enough power from Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels. 5. It usually takes about 8 to 15 hours to recharge the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod if
using two Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels. The recharging me, of course, also depends on the temperature and the strength of the sunlight.
6. To increase the recharging speed, you can connect the two serial connected Nature's
Generator Powerhouse Power Panels in parallel connecon. The Solar Input port can handle up to 2000 was of solar power. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for more informaon about Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels.
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MC4 Connectors
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panel
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panel
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MC4 Connectors
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Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panel
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panel
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Branch Cables
Nature's Generator Power Panel Cable
Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
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Recharging from the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine (sold separately):
1. Place your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine where it will get sufficient wind. 2. Follow the manual of Nature's Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine to set up the wind turbine. 3. Insert the wind turbine cable connector into Wind Input port on the front of your Nature's
Generator Powerhouse Power Pod. You will know it is recharging when the baery level LEDs are running. The baery level LEDs will stop running when the baery on the LCD display is full or there is not enough power from wind turbine. The recharging speed depends on the strength of the wind. 4. To increase the recharging speed, connect another Nature's Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine by the dual charger controller. The Wind Input port can handle up to 1000 was of wind power. Visit Naturesgenerator.com for more informaon about Nature's Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine.
Recharging from Nature's Generator Powerhouse
1. Connect Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod to Nature's Generator Powerhouse by the expansion cable.
2. When Nature's Generator is being recharged by solar, wind or wall, Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod will be recharged at the same me.
3. The baery level LEDs do not run while Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is recharged from Nature's Generator, but you can press On/Off Buon to check the baery level.
How to Maintain and Store Your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod
Turn off the 12V and baery level LEDs when your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is not in use. Recharge your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod once every four months and store it in a venlated, cool and dry locaon. This keeps the baery healthy and prolongs its life. Failure to maintain Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod by these steps can result in baery damage which will void the product warranty. Clean your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod with a so, lint-free cloth. If your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is very dirty, moisten a so, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent soluon, squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth, then wipe Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod with the cloth, followed by a clean dry cloth to wipe down you Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
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Troubleshooting
My Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod won't charge when I connect my solar panel to it.
Please follow these steps. 1. If you are not using Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Panels, make sure the solar panels
have simialr characteriscs. 2. Make sure the solar panels are pointed directly toward the sun. It is preferred to posion the solar
panels facing south. The solar panels may produce lile or no power if they are posioned in the shade. 3. Check the cable connecon on your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod and make sure it is properly connected. 4. If baery level LEDs light up, but are not running, it means Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod is being fully charged by the solar panels or that the solar panels do not have high enough voltage to recharge the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
My Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod won't charge when I connect my wind turbine to it.
Please follow these steps. 1. If you are not using Nature's Generator Powerhouse Wind Turbine, make sure the wind turbine
has similar characteriscs. 2. Make sure there is sufficient wind that spins the wind turbine fast enough. The wind turbine must
spin fast enough to generate higher voltage than Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod before the wind turbine can charge Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod. 3. Check the cable connecon on your Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod and make sure it is properly connected. 4. If baery level LEDs light up, but are not running, it means the wind turbine does not have high enough voltage to recharge the Nature's Generator Powerhouse Power Pod.
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Technical Specifications
Battery:
Type: AGM Sealed Lead Acid Capacity: 48V 100Ah (4800Wh) Self-discharge: Recommend to recharge every 4 months
Ports:
12V Socket: 10A max 12V Port: 10A max 48V Port: 5A max Expansion Cable: 43 inch
Charges:
Solar Charger: 2000wa Wind Charger: 1000wa Baery Level LED lights: 8 LED lights
General:
Dimensions: Power house Power Pod : 28 x 18 x 11 inches (720*466*281 mm) Power house Power Pod (with wheels): 28 x 18 x 15 inches (720*466*376 mm)
Operang temperature: 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) Storage Temperature: 23111 °F (-545 °C) Weight: 295 lbs (134 kg)
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Limited Warranty One Year Limited Warranty Natures Generator Inc. warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new product, that the product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of your purchase of the product ("Warranty Period"). This product must be purchased from an authorized dealer and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished product.
What does this Warranty Cover? During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the product is determined to be defecve by an authorized dealer, Natures Generator Inc. will (at its sole opon): (1) repair the product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Nature's Generator and are not returned to you. If service of products or parts are required aer the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the product.
How to Obtain Warranty Service? Please call 1-800-975-7909 Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM PST. You will be provided with a Return Merchandise Authorizaon (RMA) number and return instrucons. Send product to:
Natures Generator Inc. 3130 Paseo Mercado Suite 106 Oxnard, CA 93036
Please include the RMA number prominently displayed on the shipping box and include your name, phone number and address with the product inside the box.
Where is the Warranty Valid? This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the product in North America (United States, Canada).
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What does the Warranty not Cover?
This warranty does not cover: · Cosmec damage · Damage due to force majeure, such as lightning strikes, fire, flood, etc.. · Accident · Misuse · Abuse · Negligence · Commercial use · Modificaon of any part of the product · Damage due to incorrect operaon or maintenance · Connecon to an incorrect voltage supply · Aempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Natures Generator Inc. to service the
product · Products sold as is or with all faults · Consumables, such as baeries · Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. NATURES GENERATOR INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. NATURES GENERATOR INC. PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Natures Generator Inc: For customer service please call 1-800-975-7909 Natures Generator Inc. 3130 Paseo Mercado Suite 106 Oxnard, CA 93036
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