Angelcare AC403 User Manual

for your peace of mind

OWNER’S MANUAL

MOVEMENT & SOUND BABY MONITOR

Model AC403

IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR INITIAL SETUP

Movement Alarm

Your monitor comes with the movement alarm activated.
When switching on your monitor it will alarm, with or without
the Sensor Pad plugged in, if no movement is detected.
Deactivate the movement function to use the monitor without
the Sensor Pad.

Batteries

Insert the enclosed rechargeable batteries into the Parent
Unit. If inserted incorrectly the Parent Unit will not charge
when placed in the charging cradle. The battery icon will flash
briefly on the Parent Unit screen to indicate charging.

DON’T

FORGET

Cord Safety

Ensure the Nursery Unit is at least 1 metre away from your
baby’s cot. The Sensor Pad cord must always be kept out of
reach of baby and secured using the cord cover kit provided.

Voice-activated Sound Transmission

Your monitor will transmit when it detects sound from
your baby or in their room. You can adjust the microphone
sensitivity to suit your needs.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR CORRECT SETUP

Please DO NOT return this product to the store. For assistance please

contact our helpline on 0845 009 1789 or email [e-mail]
Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm, excluding bank holidays.

TABLE OF CONTENT

WARNINGS ......................................................................................3

AC403 SETUP REQUIREMENTS .......................................................7

STEP 1 - Charging the Parent Unit (15 hours) ..............................8

STEP 2 - Installing the Sensor Pad ...............................................10

STEP 3 - Setting up the Nursery Unit ........................................... 13

STEP 4 - Turning on your Monitor .................................................14

STEP 5 - Testing and Getting to know your monitor .............. 16

STEP 6 - Activating and deactivating

additional functions ......................................................... 20

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 25

Limited warranty ................................................................................. 27

Technical specifications .................................................................... 28

OWNER’S MANUAL

KEEP YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PLEASE READ THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ASSEMBLING & USING THE PRODUCT.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGES TO THE PRODUCT.

THE SENSOR PAD FEATURE IS NOT FOR USE WITH ADULTS, CHILDREN OR INFANTS
OLDER THAN 24 MONTHS.

THE SENSOR PAD IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED TO DETERMINE IF A CHILD IS OUT
OF THE CRIB.

WARNING

Adult assembly required.
Keep small parts away from children when assembling.

This Angelcare Monitor is a Personal Care Product. Please DO NOT return this to the store
where you purchased it from. If you have any questions or require assistance please call the
Angelcare Helpline on 0845 009 1789 or email [e-mail].

The Baby Helpline is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. The helpline is closed on bank
holidays.

For additional FAQs and to download instruction manuals visit; www.angelcare.co.uk.
To order spare parts for your Angelcare Baby Monitor visit; www.megababy.co.uk.

WARNING

1. THIS PRODUCT CANNOT REPLACE

RESPONSIBLE ADULT SUPERVISION. This
pro d u c t is des i g n ed to ai d in t he mon i tori n g
of your ch il d . Whe n usin g the mo ni to r, you
must st i l l pro v i de th e su p e r v isi o n ne c e ssar y
for the continued safety of your child.
Monitoring of premature babies, or those
considered to be at risk, should always
be carried out under the supervision of a
health professional. This monitor SHOULD
NOT be used as a me dical device, nor as
a device to prevent Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome (SIDS).

2. WARNING Strangulation Hazard —
Ch il dren ha ve STR A NGL ED in cor ds . Kee p

us e . Im m edi at ely discon ti n ue us e of Se nso r
Pad(s) if protective covering is damaged
or broken.

3. Never use extension cords with AC
adapters. ONLY use the AC adapters
provided.

4. When an AC Adapter is plugged into
an electrical outlet, DO NOT touch the
exposed end.

5. A LWA Y S be su r e t h at bo th th e tr an sm it te r
and receiver are working properly and are
within range of each other. Test monitor
before first use, periodically and when
changing location of the Nursery Unit.

6. ALWAYS be sure to immediately check
on baby whenever an alarm sounds.

7. DO NOT use monitor near water (such
as bath tub, sink, etc.).

adapter cords out of
the reach of children
(mor e tha n 1 m away).
NEVER use Sensor
Pad(s) without the
protective cord
covering. Check
protective cord
co ve ri n g bef or e each

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

8. Keep monito r AWAY from hea t source s
(such as stoves, radiators, etc .).

9. ALWAYS place bot h th e Nu rs e r y Un i t an d
Parent Unit on a flat surface in an upright
position and allow for proper ventilation.
DO NOT place on sofas, cushions, beds,
etc. which may block ventilation.

10. This monitor uses public airwaves to
transmit signals. The Parent Unit may
pick up signals or interference from
other nursery monitors in your area. Your
monitor may even be picked up by other
ho u se h ol ds. To pr ote ct yo ur pr iv acy, ma ke
su re bo th un its are tu rne d O FF wh en no t in
us e. If yo u ex per ien ce in te r fe ren ce, chan ge
the channel on both units.

11. Thi s pro d uct is NOT a to y. DO NOT al low
children to play with it.

12. T his pr o duc t co nta i n s sma l l pa rts. Ad u lt
assembly required. Exercise care when
unpacking and assembling the product
and keep small parts away from children.

13. Use and store the monitor at a
temperature between 1 0 °C and 40 °C.

BATTERY WARNING

14. Use ONLY AAA RECHARG EABLE

batteries for the Parent Unit. DO NOT
mix old and new batteries. DO NOT
mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable
batteries. Insert batteries with correct
polarity. DO NOT short-circuit supply
terminals. ONLY use the recommended
batteries or equivalent (volts and size)
and the correct adapter. Remove batteries
when product is stored for long periods
of time or when batteries are exhausted.
Dispo se exhaus ted batte ries prop er ly. D O
NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries are ONLY to be
charged u nder adult supervision. Keep all
batteries away from children.

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15. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

15.1 Rea d the se in str uc t io ns - All the sa fe t y

instructions should be read before the
product is operated.

15.2 K e ep th es e in st ru c ti o ns . Th e sa fe t y an d
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.

15.3 H e e d al l wa rni n g s – Al l wa rni n g s on th e
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

15.4 Fol lo w a ll in st ruc tio ns – Al l oper at ing
and use instructions should be followed .

15.5 Water and moisture - DO NOT use
this apparatus near water. For example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink ,
laundry tub, in a wet environment or near
a sw im ming po ol an d th e l ike. Care sho uld
be taken so that objects D O NOT fall onto
units and that liquids are not spilled into
either unit or Sensor Pad through its
openings.

15.6 C le a ni ng - D is con nec t all un its befo re
cleaning. DO NOT immerse in water any
pa r t of th e N ur s er y Un it , Par ent Unit . C le an
only with dry cloth. DO NOT spray with
cleaning products or solvents. Wipe Sensor
Pad with a cloth moistened very slightly
with an antiseptic or mild detergent.

15.7 Ventilation - DO NOT block any
ventilation openings. Allow for proper
ventilation when units are in use. DO NOT
cov er the Nu rs er y U nit or Paren t U nit with
an y obj ect su ch as a blan ket . DO NO T pla ce
it in a drawer or in any location which
would muffle the sound or interfere with
the normal flow of air.

15.8 Heat sources - DO NOT install near
any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves , TVs or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Heat can damage the case or electrical
parts.

15.9 Power cord protec tion - Protect the
Sensor Pad cord and Adapter’s power
cord from being walked on or pinched by
furniture or other items – Power supply
co rds shou ld be rout ed so that the y a re not
likely to b e wa lke d on or pin ch ed by ite ms
upon or against them, paying particular
at te nt io n to co rd s a nd pl ug s , co nv en ien ce
receptacle, and the point where they exit
from the product.

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15.10 Accessories - Only use attachments/
ac ces so r ie s spe c if ied by the ma nuf ac t ur e r.
DO NO T pla ce th is pr odu c t on an un sta ble
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult and serious damage to
the product. Use ONLY with a car t, stand,
tripod, bracket or table recommended by
th e m anu fac tur er or so ld with the pr o du c t.
An y mou nti ng of the pr od u ct sh oul d fol low
the manufacturer’s instructions.

15.11 Unplug this appliance during lightning
storms or when not used for long periods
of time.

15.12 Servicing - DO NOT attempt to
service this product yourself as opening
or re mo vin g cove r s (excep t bat te r y door s)
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.

15.13 Replacement parts - When replacement
parts are required, be sure the replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer have
th e s am e char act er ist ic as the or igi nal part .
Unauthorized substitution may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.

15.14 U s age - Th i s b a by mo n ito r is inte n ded
as an aid. It is NOT a substitute for
responsible and proper adult supervision
and should not be used as such. Use this
appliance ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual.

15.15 P owe r So urc e s - Opera te th i s prod u c t
only from the type of power source
in dic ate d on th e type pl at e o f th e adap to r.
If you are unsure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your dealer
or local power company.

15.16 Overloading - DO NOT overload
wall outlets, extension cords or integral
co nven ien ce rece pt acl es as this can re su lt
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

15.17 Object and Liquid Entry - NEVER
push obje cts of any kind into this pro duct
through casing slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. NEVER spill liquid of any
kind on the product.

15.18 Antenna - The antenna used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a
se p ar ati on di sta nce of a t lea st 20 cm fr om
all persons and must not be collocated or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

15.19 Power Lines - An outside antenna
system should NOT be located in the

the Sensor Pad can rest on a completely

flat, firm surface.
vicinit y of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuit, or where it
ca n f al l into su ch power li ne s o r ci rc uits as
contac t with them may be fatal.

15.20 WARNING Strangulation Hazard —
Ch il dren ha ve STR A NGL ED in cor ds . Kee p

a d a pt e r co rd s o u t of th e
re a ch of chil d re n (mo re
th an 1 m away). NE V ER
use Sensor Pad(s)
without the protective
cord covering. Check

protective cord
covering before each use. Immediately
discontinue use of Sensor Pad(s) if
pr ot ect iv e cover ing is d am a ge d or b ro ke n .

15.21 In t e r f e re n ce - Th is mo ni t o r us e s pu b li c
airwaves to transmit signals . The Parent
Unit may pick up signals or interference
from other nursery monitors in your area.
Your monitor may even be picked up by

16. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RELATED TO USE OF BATTERIES

16.1 U s e O N LY th e ty p e an d si ze of ba t te r ies

sp e ci fie d i n th e own e r’s m anu al. Th er e i s a
risk of explosion if batteries are replaced
with an incorrect type.

16. 2 U se ON LY A A A re c h a r g e a b l e ba t t e r i e s
and/or the AC Adapters provided for
the Parent Unit. You must use only
rechargeable batteries in the Parent Unit.
DO N OT use alkaline batteries or you will
severely damage the unit.

16.3 C har ge th e b at ter ie s for 15 ho ur s pri o r
to first use. Be sur e to have th e mo nitor in
th e O FF po sitio n d ur ing this pe ri od. ON LY
use the AC Adapters included with your
monitor.

16.4 DO NOT use these adapte rs with any

other equipments.
ot her ho us e ho l ds . To pr ot ec t your priv ac y,
ma ke su re bo th un its are tu r ne d OFF wh e n
not in use. If you experience interference,
change the channel on both units.

16.5 W he n un pl ug g in g th e AC Ad ap t e r fr o m

the Nursery Unit, be sure it is switched

to the OFF position. If it isn’t, the unit

will revert to battery mode if batteries

15.22 Vi bra ti on So u rc e - Whe n the mo nitor

are installed.
is in use, DO NOT use a crib mobile or
other crib accessories that may produce
vibrations. Other sources of vibrations
may include fans, washing machines, loud
mu sic , etc . Thes e s ou rce s of vi b ra ti o n may
interfere with the performance of your
Angelcare
not sound if it continues to detect any

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monitor and the alarm will

mo ve m en t o th er th a n yo u r bab y’s . Be sur e
al l v ib ratio n s ou rce s are elim ina te d b ef ore
using the monitor.

You may experience false alarms for several
reasons. The most common reason is the
Nur ser y Un it ha s not be e n tu r ned OF F afte r
yo u have re moved you r baby fro m the cr ib .
Another reason is the Sensor Pad has not
been placed under the mattress properly.

Be sure the Sensor Pad is on a flat, firm
surface with the printed side facing up.
The sensitivity level may also need to be
ad j us ted . R ef er to step 5. 3 . Alw ay s be sur e
to immediately check on baby whenever
an alarm sounds.

15.23 Se nsor Pa d - If th e cr ib has a sp r i n g o r
slat base, p lac e a ha rd board bet wee n the
cr ib ba s e and the Sen so r Pad me a su rin g a t
lea st 3 3 x 33 cm a nd 6 mm th ick . Only u se
your Angelcare
sl e ep ing envi ro n men t suc h a s a c ri b w he r e

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monitor in a stationary

16.6 DO NOT use rechargeable batteries

in the Nursery Unit. Use alkaline batteries

ONLY.

16.7 D O NOT dis pos e bat te r ie s in fir e. Th ey

ma y exp lo d e. Ch e ck wi th lo cal regu lat io ns

for possible special disposal instructions.

16.8 Exercise care in handling batteries

in order not to short out the batteries

with conducting materials such as rings,

bracelets and keys. Overcharging, short

circuiting, reverse charging, mutilation, or

incineration of batteries must be avoided

to prevent one or more of the following

occurrences: release of toxic materials,

release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas,

rise in surface temperature.

16.9 D O NOT att e m pt to re c h arg e ba t ter i e s

provided with or identified for use with

this product that are not intended to be

ch arge d. The ba tteries may le ak corro si ve

electrolyte or explode.

16.10 DO NOT attempt to rejuvenate the

batteries provided with or identified for

use with this product by heating them.

Su d de n rele ase of b at ter y elec tro ly t e may

occur, causing burns or irritation to eyes

or skin.

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16.11 If and when necessary, the batteries

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must be replaced with identical new ones
or equivalent (volts and size). If a battery to
be replaced is connected with other batteries
in series, replace the other batteries at the
same time as well. DO NOT mix old and
new batteries.

16.12 Reverse polarity installation of the
batteries in the end product must be
avoided. Reverse insertion of batteries
can cause charging , and that may result
in leakage or explosion.

16.13 Remove batteries from this product
if you store the product over 30 days
because the batteries could leak and
damage the product.

16.14 Discard ‘dead’ bat teries as soon as
possible since ‘dead’ batteries are more
likely to leak in a product. If a battery has
leaked or vented, it should be replaced
immediately using protective gloves.

16.15 DO NOT store this produc t, or the
batteries provided with or identified for
us e w it h thi s p ro duc t , in hi gh- te m pe r at ure
are as.

WARNING

(North America Only)

17.1 Modifications not authorized by the

manufacturer may void users authority to
operate this device.

17.2 NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance

FCC AND IC REGULATIONS

with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

17.3 However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment OFF and ON, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

17.4 This device complies with part 15 of

the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

SETUP REQUIREMENTS

INCLUDED:

1 Parent Unit (AC403) or

2 Parent Units (AC403-2PU

and AC403-2PU-2SP)

2X

2 AC Adapters (AC403) or

3 AC Adapters (AC403-2PU

and AC403-2PU-2SP)

YOU MUST PREPARE:

One hardboard (not included)
Thickness: 6 mm
Minimum dimensions:

33 cm x 33 cm

Maximum dimensions:
equal to the mattress size

IMPORTANT

The hardboard must be larger than the
Sensor Pad surface area or in the case of the
AC403-2PU-2SP of two Sensor Pads.

BABY’S ROOM:

Nursery Unit

3 Rechargeable AAA Batteries (AC403) or

6 Rechargeable AAA Batteries (AC403-2PU

Hardboard

and AC403-2PU-2SP)

MOVEMENT &
SOUND MONITOR

Model AC403

1 Sensor Pad (AC403) or 2 Sensor Pads

(AC403-2PU-2SP) with pre-installed cord covers

3X

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (NOT INCLUDED):

4X

4 AAA Alkaline

Batteries

for Nursery Unit

IMPORTANT

Place the crib near a supporting wall and
far from air currents. Install the Nursery
Unit on a flat, stable surface facing the crib
at a distance of at least 1 meter.

Miniature Philips

Screwdriver

RF radiation exposure statement

The Nursery Unit complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. Caution: To maintain the compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guideline, install
the Nursery Unit at least 20 cm from from ALL persons. The transmitter of this device must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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Sensor Pad

IMPORTANT

Keep

at least

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STEP 1 - CHARGING THE PARENT UNIT (15 HOURS)

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IMPORTANT

Never use regular
alkaline batteries
in the Parent Unit;
they may explode.

HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES
IN THE PARENT UNIT:

Plug the AC into the Parent Unit and
a working electrical outlet. Your Parent
Unit can function with the batteries
at 1/2 capacity but it is recommended
that they are fully charged before
unplugging from the AC Adaptor
and power outlet for maximum use.

empty 1/2 full full

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1.1 - BATTERIES

HOW TO CHECK THE BATTERIES:

Unplug the AC Adapters from both units.

• If the Nursery Unit Power Indicator
does not show or if the Low Battery
Indicator does show, replace
the batteries.

• If the Parent Unit screen does not
light up or it switches off, recharge
the batteries.

PARENT UNIT BATTERY ALARM

• Alarm activates when batteries need to be recharged.

• Parent Unit will emit a beep sound every 15 seconds.

• Battery Alarm icon will show on screen.

1) Remove the battery cover and insert
the Rechargeable Batteries (included).

2) Connect the AC Adapter to the Parent
Unit and into an electrical outlet.

3) Charge the unit for 15 continuous hours
(prior to first use).

NOTE:

To optimize your battery performance
please refer to Battery Guidelines in the
Trouble Shooting section.

The Power Indicator
on the Nursery Unit

The Low Battery Indicator
on the Nursery Unit

PARENT UNIT:

A

B

C

D

G

E

F

H

I

A) LCD Screen

B) Power ON/OFF

C) MENU Button

D) Channel Button

E) Sound Volume

UP/DOWN and HOLD

F) Speaker

G) Belt Clip

H) Battery Cover

I) AC Adapter Outlet

Front View Rear View

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WARNING

STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE SENSOR PAD

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2.2 SELECT THE CRIB LEG YOU WILL BE USING TO SECURE THE CORD COVERS

Cord covers 1, 2, 3, 4:

Position on floor

Cord cover 4:
Contains double sided
tape to securely install
beneath crib leg

Cord cover 5:
Position vertically
between mattress

Sensor Pad with pre-installed cord covers

support and floor

Cord cover 6:
Place under
the mattress

STRANGULATION HAzARD.

Children have been STRANGLED by cords.

• Keep adapter cords out of the reach of children
(more than 1 m away).

• Because of the serious strangulation risk to infants
and toddlers, parents and caregivers should never
place the Nursery Unit within 1 m of a crib.

•NEVER use Sensor Pad without the cord covers.
Check cord covers before each use to ensure it is
securely placed under the leg of the crib. Discontinue
use of Sensor Pad if any cord covers are damaged or
broken.

•NEVER use extension cords with AC adapters. ONLY
use the AC adapters provided. This product is not a
toy. Never allow children to play with it.

2.1 - SELECT A LOCATION FOR THE NURSERY UNIT

Select a location for the Nursery Unit that
is at least 1 m away from the crib.

RECOMMENDED

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5

4

3

Fig 1

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1) Use the crib leg by the wall closest to
the Nursery Unit (Fig 1). In cases where
the Nursery Unit is across the room, use
the leg closest to the Nursery Unit to
position the covered wire (Fig 2). It is
always preferable that the covered cord
run along a wall.

OR

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5

4

3

2

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2.3 - INSTALL THE SENSOR PAD ON THE MATTRESS SUPPORT

3

4

Fig 2

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4

3

2

1

5

1) Remove the mattress from the crib.

2) Place the Sensor Pad - printed side up

- on top of the hardboard at the center
of the crib.

3) Run the connection pin, warning label
and the first 5 cord covers down along
the backside’s of the crib leg, between

the mattress support and the inside
edge of the crib.

4) Bring the first 4 cord covers down

the floor, and keep the 5
vertically, along the backside of the crib
leg, (between the mattress and the

inside edge of the crib).

5) Remove any cord slack to make sure

no parts of the cord are loose.

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cord cover

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Sensor Pad(s)

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5

IMPORTANT

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