GSI PNEG-1391 User Manual
8", 10", & 12" BE-SAW
Unload Auger
Assembly & Operation Manual
PNEG-1391
Date: 5-5-06
PNEG-1391
Model Number of My BE-SAW:
Date Delivered:
Date Installed:
The manufacturer reserves the right to improve its product whenever possible
and practical to do so. We reserve the right to change, improve and modify
products at any time without obligation to make changes, improvements and
modifications on equipment sold previously.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.............................................................................. 4
BE-SAW Numbering System................................................... 5
Safety ..................................................................................... 6
Decals .................................................................................... 12
Assembly ................................................................................ 14
Assemble Hopper to Incline (8" &10") ............................... 14
Assemble Hopper to Incline (12") ...................................... 16
Assemble Rubber Belting (8", 10", & 12") ......................... 19
Table of Content
Optional Low Profile Hopper (10" & 12") ........................... 20
Incline Tube to Bucket Elevator Boot ................................... 22
BE-SAW Transition ............................................................ 23
Start-Up .................................................................................. 24
Operation ................................................................................ 25
Shutdown ................................................................................ 26
Maintenance ........................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 29
Parts ....................................................................................... 30
Hardware Location Charts ...................................................... 50
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Bucket Elevator Swing Away Auger (BE-SAW) is
pimarily used for unloading grain trucks/wagons. The
BE-SAW hopper is placed under the unload chute
and augers the grain to a new location.
The manufacturer reserves the right to improve its
product whenever possible and practical to do so.
We reserve the right to change, improve and modify
products at any time without obligation to make
changes, improvements and modifications on equipment sold previously.
The BE-SAW Augers have been designed and
manufactured to give years of dependable service.
The care and maintenance of this equipment will
effect the satisfaction and service obtained. By
observing the instructions and suggestions we have
recommended, the owner should receive competent
service for many years. If additional information or
assistance should be required, please contact your
dealer or the manufacturer.
CAPACITY
A. The capacities of augers or screw
conveyers varies greatly under varying
conditions. The following factors play a role in
the performance of the auger:
• Speed
• Angle of operation
• Moisture content
• Amounts of foreign matter
• Methods of feeding
• Different materials
B. An auger operating at a 25° incline might
experience 20% less capacity than an auger
operating horizontally. Twenty-five percent
(25%) moisture could cut capacity by as much
as 40% under some conditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly
use and install equipment. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or equipment damage.
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The
Customer is responsible for ensuring that all quantities
are correct. Report any damage or shortages by
recording a detailed description on the Bill of Lading to
justify the Customer’s claim from the Transport Firm.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a
permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.
WARRANTY is provided as part of the company’s
support program for customers who use and maintain
their equipment as described in the manual. The
warranty is explained on the warranty page located on
inside back cover.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the
company will back its products where defects appear
within the warranty period. Should the equipment be
abused, or modified to change its performance beyond
the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.
For the purpose of this manual, if you stand at
the intake end of the auger looking towards
the discharge end, your left is the left side of
the auger; your right is the right side of the
auger.
Discharge End
Left Side
Right Side
Intake End
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Introduction
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BE-SAW Numbering System
SA XX X XX XX X
Product Diameter Hopper Nominal Capacity Hopper
Line of Profile Length of Flight
Screw of BESAW Thickness
Tube
ChoiceChoi ce Choi ce Choice Choice
08 = 8" Screw
S = Std Profile 10 = 115.875" 15 = 1500 BPH
12 = 144" lg 20 = 2000 BPH
25 = 2500 BPH
30 = 3000 BPH
A = Standa r d
B = 1/4" Thick
10 = 10" Scre
12 = 12" Scre
S = Std Profile 10 = 120" lg 40 = 4000 BPH
13 = 153" lg 50 = 5000 BPH
L = Low-Profile 10 = 115.125"
13 = 148.125"
S = Std Profile 13 = 13' 3" 70 = 7000 BPH A = Standard
15 = 15' 3"
L = Low-Profile 70 = 7000 BPH
12 = 12' 8"
80 = 8000 BPH
A = Standa r d
B = 1/4" Thick14 = 160" lg 56 = 5600 BPH
B = 1/4" Thick
A = Standa r d
B = 1/4" Thick14 = 14' 8" 80 = 8000 BPH
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Safety
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and
understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing
equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone
operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you
recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual
and it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you
should pay special attention to.
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Safety
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GSI’s principle concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment.
We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and
some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and precautions exist,
and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such
alterations may produce a very dangerous situation, where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted
before installations are made.
OPERATE UNLOAD EQUIPMENT PROPERLY
Make sure ALL equipment is locked in position before operating.
NEVER start equipment until ALL persons are clear of the work area.
Be sure all operators are adequately rested and prepared to
perform all functions of operating this equipment.
NEVER allow any person intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
to operate the equipment.
NEVER work alone.
Make sure someone is nearby who is aware of the proper shutdown sequence in the event of an accident or emergency.
ALWAYS think before acting. NEVER act impulsively around the equipment.
NEVER allow anyone inside a bin, truck or wagon which is being unloaded by
an auger or conveyor. Flowing grain can trap and suffocate in seconds.
Use ample overhead lighting after sunset to light the work area.
Keep area around intake free of obstacles such as electrical cords, blocks,
etc. that might trip workers.
Operate
Unload
Equipment
Safely
NEVER drive, stand or walk under the equipment.
Use caution not to hit the auger when positioning the load.
ALWAYS lockout ALL power to the equipment when finished
unloading a bin.
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Safety
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual
and on your machine safety signs. Keep signs in
good condition. Replace missing or damaged
safety signs. Be sure new equipment components
and repair parts include the current safety signs.
Replacement safety signs are available from the
manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use
controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without
instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may
impair the function and/or safety and affect machine
life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, contact your dealer.
STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS
Entanglement in rotating augers will cause serious
injury or death.
Keep all shields and covers in place at all times.
Wear close fitting clothing. Stop and lock out power
source before making adjustments, cleaning, or
maintaining equipment.
OPERATE MOTOR PROPERLY
Do not operate electric motor equipped units until
motors are properly grounded.
Disconnect power on electrical driven units before
resetting motor overloads.
Do not repetitively stop and start the drive in order
to free a plugged condition. Jogging the drive in
this type of condition can damage the equipment
and/or motor components.
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Electric Shock Hazard.
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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance
service, hospital, and fire department near your
telephone.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Safety
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times to
protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp
edges on plastic or steel parts.
A respirator may be needed to help prevent
breathing potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Wear hard hat and steel toe boots to help protect
your head and toes from falling debris.
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel Toe
Boots
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Respirator
Hard Hat
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Safety
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate auger equipment. Anyone who
works with or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These persons
must also know and meet all other qualifications, such as:
1. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety
procedures is not qualified to operate any auger systems.
2. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Personnel under
the age of 18 years may not operate power machinery, including augers. It is your
responsibility, as owner and/or supervisor, to know what these regulations are in your
area or situation.
3. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of the work area.
4. O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations state:
"At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall
instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with
which the employee is, or will be involved." (Federal Occupational Safety & Health
Standards for Agriculture. Subpart D, Section 19287.57 (a) (6).
B. As a requirement of OSHA, it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating
and safety procedures for this auger. We included this sign-off sheet for your convenience and
personal record keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times. It is
strongly recommended that another qualified person who knows the shutdown procedure is in the
area in the event of an emergency. A person who has not read this manual and understands all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine.
Date Employer's Signature Employee 's Signature
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Safety
SAFET
Replace missing guards and shields
FREE OF CHARGE!
Our equipment is built to provide many years of dependable service to our customers
through durable craftsmanship.
One of the most important aspects of our engineering is SAFETY 1
throughout all product lines. Safety is NO ACCIDENT!
That is why we are implementing its SAFETY 1st program. Should you ever need
guards, shields, safety decals, or owner/operator manuals, simply contact us, and
we will supply you with them FREE OF CHARGE!
1
st
design
While it is our main goal to be the world leader in auger manufacturing, it is always
our first priority to keep our customers safe.
If you need any of the above listed safety items or have safety questions, please
contact us:
The GSI Group
PO Box 20
1004 E. Illinois Street
Assumption, IL 62510
Ph: 217-226-4421
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Decals
Safety Decals
The Safety Decals listed below are included with the auger. The following page shows the
locations of the decals on the auger. The following pages show a sample of each decal.
Inspect all decals and replace any that are illegible, worn, or missing. Contact your dealer or
the factory to order replacement decals.
Safety Decals
Ref. # Part # Qty. Description Size
1 DC-1446 1
2 DC-1412 1
3 DC-1416 1
4 DC-1418 1
5 DC-1411 1
Caution—General Statements 1-12
Main Auger Housing)
Danger—Electrocution
Hous ing)
Danger—Rotating Auger
of Tube Near Hopper, On Side of Spout
Head, On Underside of Inlet Hopper, On
Side of Inlet Hopper, On Inlet Hopper
Clean-Out Door)
Safety First
Danger—Shear Point
Hopper)
—(On Main Auger Housing) 4-7/8" x 3-1/2"
(On Main Auger
(On Intake End
(On Front of Inlet
(On
8-1/4" x 4-1/8"
4-1/2" x 5-1/2"
4-1/2" x 2-1/16"
8" x 3-3/8"
3
1
3
2
4
5
3
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Safety Decals
Decals are not shown actual size.
Decals
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NOTICE
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
2. DO NOT OPERATE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
3. DO NOT OPERATE UN LESS ALL SAFET Y EQUIPMENT, SWITCHES, GUARDS AND SHIELDS
ARE SECURELY IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL.
4. BE SURE EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE
OR MOVING THE MACHINE.
5. ALLOW ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL IN the OPERATING AREA.
6. KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
7. DI SCONNE CT AND LOCKOU T POWER BEFO RE ADJUSTING OR SERVICIN G.
8. ELECTRICAL WIRING OR SERVICE WORK MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN. IT MUST MEET ALL STATE AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
9. EMPTY AUGER AND LOWER TO TR ANSPORT POSITION BEFORE TRANSPORTIN G.
10. MAKE CERTAIN ALL ELECTRIC MOTORS ARE GROUNDED.
11. NEVER MOVE MACHINE MANUALLY. ALWAYS USE A TOWING VEHICLE.
12. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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DC-1446
2
ELECTROCUTION!!
STAY CLEAR OF POWER LINES!
• THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT INSULATED FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
• KEEP EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POWER LINES.
• ELECTROCUTION CAN OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT DIRECT
CONTACT.
FAILURE TO HEED WILL RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DC-1412
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SHEAR POINT
KEEP FINGERS, HANDS, HAIR AND
LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM
MOVING PARTS.
FAILURE TO HEED
WILL RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DC-1411
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Assembly
8" & 10" Standard Profile Hopper Assembly
1. ASSEMBLE HOPPER 8" & 10" AND INCLINE TUBE (See Figure 1-B)
A. Apply grease to the wheel shafts of the
hopper.
B. Attach the hopper wheels to the wheel shafts
using three (3) 5/8" flat washers and one (1)
3/16" x 1-1/2" cotter pin for each wheel. Note:
One (1) to two (2) washers should be used
as spacers between the hopper and the
wheel. Use one (1) washer between the wheel
and the cotter pin.
C. Use the following hardware to bolt the
incline tail stub into the incline flight: (See
Figure 1-A)
• Four (4) rubber sleeves
• Two (2) hex head (Grade 5) cap screws:
For 8" models, use 3/8" x 3" long cap
screws. For 10" models, use 7/16" x
3-1/2" long cap screws.
• Four (4) flat washers
IMPORTANT: When tightening nylon locknuts, make
sure they are firmly secured
against the rubber sleeves,
but not so tight that they lay
against the flight tube.
Leave a gap of approximately 1/16".
Flight Connections
Incline
Flight
Flat
Washer
FIGURE 1-A
Rubber Sleeve
Nylon
Locknut
Flat
Washer
Tail Stub
E. Attach the u-joint to the bearing stub in the
hopper using one (1) hex head cap screw and
nylon locknut. For 8" models, use a
5/16" x 2-1/2" long (Grade 5) hex head cap
screw. For 10" models, use a 3/8" x 3" long
(Grade 5) hex head cap screw.
Note: Loosen the hanger bearing hardware
for later adjustment.
D. Attach the u-joint to the incline tail stub using
one (1) hex head cap screw and nylon locknut.
For 8" models, use a 5/16" x 2-1/2" long
(Grade 5) hex head cap screw. For 10"
models, use a 3/8" x 3" long (Grade 5) hex
head cap screw.
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8" & 10" Standard Profile Hopper Assembly
1. ASSEMBLE 8" & 10" HOPPER AND INCLINE TUBE (CONT.)
Assembly
F. Attach the lower end of the incline tube to the
front of the flexible swing-out hopper using the
following hardware:
• Two (2) 1/2" x 1-1/4" long (Grade 5) hex
head cap screws
• Four (4) Flat washers
• Nylon locknuts
G. Install the bolt heads onto the inside but DO
NOT tighten completely because the coupler
box must be allowed to pivot.
H. Center hanger bearing on bearing shaft
between hopper flight and u-joint, then tighten.
Swing Out Hopper
Incline Tube
Cover Strap
I. Fasten the hinged cover to the front of the
flexible swing-out hopper using two (2) 5/16"
x 3/4" long (Grade 5) hex head cap screws,
flat washers, and nylon locknuts.
J. Install the cover strap over the lid onto the
3/8" stub, which is welded to the box on the
lower end of the incline tube. Use 3/8" nylon
locknuts to hold the straps on the stud.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
tighten the locknuts down.
The hinged cover must be
able to slide under the
strap when the incline tube
is tilted at different angles.
5/16" x 3/4" Long (Grade 5) Hex
Head Cap screws, Flatwashers,
and Nylon Locknuts
3/8" Locknuts
Incline
Flight
Hinged
Cover
1/2" x 1-1/4" Long (Grade 5)
Hex Head Cap screw with Flat
Washers and Nylon Locknuts
Note: Install so bolt heads are
on the inside.
The hopper hanger bearing and
bearing stub are preassembled to the
flexible swing-out hopper. In this
assembly drawing, those parts were
exploded away from the hopper to
better show the proper assembly of
the other parts.
Coupler
Box
Rubber Sleeve
U-Joint
8" - 5/16"x 2-1/2"
10" - 3/8" x 3"
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Hanger
Bearing
Stub
Bearing
FIGURE 1-B
Tail Stub
2 Flat
Washers
Hopper Wheel
Hopper
Hopper Flight
2 Flat
Washers
3/16" x 1-1/2"
Long Cotter Pin
Hopper Wheel
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Assembly
12" Standard Profile Hopper Assembly
The hopper hanger bearing and bearing stub are pre-assembled on the swingaway hopper. Therefore, in the drawings, those parts were exploded away from
the hopper to better show the proper assembly of the other components.
2. ASSEMBLE 12” HOPPER AND INCLINE
TUBE ASSEMBLY
A. Attach the rubber hopper wheel to the back of
the swing-away hopper using two (2) 5/8" flat
washers and 3/16" x 2" cotter pins. (See Fig.
2-B)
B. Fasten two (2) hopper caster wheels to front of
hopper using (4) 3/8" x 1-1/4" long (grade 5) hex
head capscrews and nylon locknuts for each
wheel.
Tighten locknuts so the flat washers are firmly against the rubber sleeves.
DO NOT tighten so tight that the flat washers are against the flight tube.
Leave about 1/16" gap.
INCLINE TUBE
INCLINE
FLIGHT
C. Remove the incline flight from the incline tube.
D. Attach lower end of the incline tube to the front of
the swing-away hopper. Use two (2) 5/8" x
1-1/4" long (grade 5) hex head capscrews, flat
washers, and locknuts.
E. Connect incline tail stub into the incline flight using
four (4) rubber sleeves, two (2) 1/2" x
3-3/4" long (grade 5) hex head capscrews, flat
washers, and nylon locknuts. (See Fig. 2-A)
RUBBER
SLEEVE
LOCKNUT
FLAT
WASHER
FLAT WASHER
TAIL STUB
5/8" X 1 1/4" LONG
(GRADE 5) HEX HEAD
CAPSCREW WITH
FLATWASHWER AND
NYLON LOCKNUTS
NOTE: INSTALL SO
BOLT HEADS ARE ON
THE INSIDE
FIG. 2-B
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COVER
STRAP
RUBBER SLEEVE
U-JOINT
BEARING HANGER
BEARING STUB
CASTER WHEEL
3/8" LOCKNUT
INCLINE
FLIGHT
TAIL STUB
HOPPER FLIGHT
FIG. 2-A
5/16" X 3/4" LONG (GRADE 5)
HEX HEAD CAPSCREWS,
FLATWASHERS AND NYLON
LOCKNUTS
3/8" X 1 1/4" LONG (GRADE 5)
HEX HEAD CAPSCREW AND
HINGED
COVER
(2) FLAT
WASHERS
NYLON LOCKNUTS
CASTER
WHEEL
HOPPER
WHEEL
3/16" X 2"
LONG
COTTER
PIN
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Assembly
12" Standard Profile Hopper Assembly
2. ASSEMBLE 12” HOPPER AND IN- LINE TUEBE ASSEMBLY (CONT.)
F. Using a 3/8" x 3" long (grade 5) hex head capscrew and nylon locknut, attach the u-joint to the incline
tail stub.
G. Slide the lower end of the inclined flighting (the end with the u-joint fastened) down into the upper end of
the incline tubing. Slide the flighting down until the u-joint is near the swing-away hopper bearing stub.
H. Connect the u-joint on the flighting to the bearing stub in the swing-away hopper using a 3/8" x 3" long
(grade 5) hex head capscrew and nylon locknut.
I. Bolt hinged cover to the front of the swing-away hopper using two (2) 5/16" x 3/4" long (grade 5) hex
head capscrews, flat washers, and nylon locknuts.
DO NOT tighten the nuts down. The hinged cover
MUST be able to slide un-
der the strap when the incline tube is tilted at different angles.
J. Install cover strap over lid onto the 3/8" stub that is welded to the box on the lower end of the incline
tube. Use the 3/8" nylon locknuts to hold the straps onto the stub.
5/8" X 3-1/2" (GRADE 5)
HEX HEAD CAPSCREW
INCLINE FLIGHT
STOP RING
RING
INCLINE TUBE
5/8" LOCKNUT
FIG. 2-C
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19/32" LONG
SPACER
BUSHING
FLAT WASHER
3/8" X 1 3/4" LONG
(GRADE 5) HEX
HEAD CAPSCREW,
FLAT WASHER AND
LOCKWASHER
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