Panasonic EP790 User Manual [en, fr]

Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation Manual de utilización

Household Massage Lounger

Fauteuil vibromasseur

Silla de masaje para casa

Model No.EP790

Modèle No.EP790

Número de modelo.EP790

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	3	MANUAL MASSAGE	13~15
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	4~5	RECLINING THE CHAIR	16
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS	6	HOW TO EXTEND THE LEGREST	16
PARTS IDENTIFICATION	7	HEADREST	17
SPECIFICATIONS	7	HOW TO CLEAN	17
TURNING ON THE POWER	8	PLACE OF USE	17
CONTROLLER	9	MASSAGING HEADS RANGE MOVEMENT	18
TO START/STOP MASSAGE ACTION	10	TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	19
PROGRAMMED MASSAGE	11~12

TABLES DES MATIERES

REMARQUES IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SECURITE		20	MASSAGE MANUEL	30~32
PRECAUTIONS CONCERNANT LA SECURITE	21~22		INCLINAISON DU FAUTEUIL	33
INSTRUCTIONS SUR LA MISE A LA TERRE		23	COMMENT DEPLIER L’APPUIE-JAMBES	33
IDENTIFICATION DES ELEMENTS		24	APPUIE-TETE	34
CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES		24	COMMENT EFFECTUER LE NETTOYAGE	34
MISE SOUS TENSION		25	LIEU D’UTILISATION	34
BOITIER DE COMMANDE		26	PLAGE D’EVOLUTION DES TETES DE MASSAGE	35
POUR METTRE EN MARCHE/ARRETER L’ACTION DU MASSAGE		27	GUIDE DE DEPANNAGE	36
MASSAGE PROGRAMME	28~29

ÍNDICE

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES	37
PRECAUCIONES RELACIONADAS CON LA SEGURIDAD	38~39
INSTRUCCIONES DE PUESTA A TIERRA	40
IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LAS PARTES	41
ESPECIFICACIONES	41
CONEXIÓN DE LA ALIMENTACIÓN	42
CONTROLADOR	43
INICIO/PARADA DEL MASAJE	44
MASAJE PROGRAMADO	45~46

MASAJE MANUAL	47~49
RECLINACIÓN DE LA SILLA	50
EXTENSIÓN DEL APOYO PARA LAS PIERNAS	50
APOYO PARA LA CABEZA	51
MODO DE HACER LA LIMPIEZA	51
LUGAR DE UTILIZACIÓN	51
MARGEN DE MOVIMIENTO DE LAS CABEZAS DE MASAJE	52
GUíA PARA SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS	53

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Model Number

Numéro de modèle

Número de modelo

Serial Number

Numéro de série

Número de serie

Dealer’s Name Nom du revendeur

Nombre del concesionario

Date Purchased Date de l’achat Fecha de adquisición

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THANK YOU MESSAGE

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Massage Lounger.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the massage lounger.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use.

2.Close and continuous supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by invalids or disabled persons.

3.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

4.Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

5.This appliance should not be used by children. Keep children away from massage lounger. To avoid possible injury always return chair to an upright position and close the legrest carefully. Make sure nothing can be caught in the legrest mechanism.

6.Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged. Call your nearest authorized servicenter for repair.

7.Keep the cords away from heated surfaces.

8.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

9.Do not use outdoors.

10.Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

11.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

12.Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

13.To avoid the risk of electric shock or personal injury, do not attempt to open or disassemble any part of this massage lounger. Never insert hands in areas of moving parts. There are no user serviceable parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To avoid risk of injury

1.This product should not be used by pregnant women, persons who are ill or persons with back, neck, shoulder or hip pain, or conditions of any kind, without consulting a physician prior to use. Do not use on any area that has received medical treatment without consulting a physician prior to use.

2.Never put any part of the body between the massage heads. The squeezing action of the massage heads may cause injury. Never put any part of the body between the arm rest and the chair back.

Do not place hands in mechanical portion of legrest located under the seat.

3.Do not use without clothing.

Thin clothing increases the effectiveness, but exposing the skin directly to the massager can irritate the skin.

4.Do not use for massaging the head, abdomen, elbows or knees.

5.Do not stretch the back muscles for more than approx. 15 minutes at one time.

To avoid overstretching of muscles and resulting discomfort when first using the chair, do not use for more than 5 minutes. You can gradually increase duration and intensity as you adjust to the chair.

Do not massage any one point for longer than 5 minutes at a time.

Excessive massaging can overstimulate the muscles and nerves and result in an adverse effect.

To prevent excessive massaging, do not use the massager for more than a total of 15 minutes per session. After approx. 15 minutes, the massage heads will return to the “restore” position and stop.

6.While using the massager, if you start feeling sick, or if the massage seems painful, stop use immediately.

While using the massager, if the pressure seems too strong, the movement of the massage heads can be stopped by pressing the stop button.

7.When the chair back is in a reclined position, do not sit on it, or sit with your legs resting on the headrest.

Do not sit on the legrest. The chair may fall over.

8.Do not allow children or pets to play on, or around, the chair, especially during operation.

9.Do not remove the back cushion without first reading instructions on page 17.

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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the chair

1.Do not sit on, or drop, the controller. Do not pull the controller cord or the power cord. Be careful not to catch the cord of the controller between the arm rest and the chair back.

2.Do not treat the chair roughly, such as turning the chair on its side, turning the chair over and standing on it.

3.Do not treat the covering roughly.

Keep sharp or pointed objects away from the cloth of the chair. Be careful not to drop lit ashes or matches on the chair.

Exposure to direct sunlight can cause fading or a change in colour of the covering.

4.If the massager functions abnormally, immediately turn off the power and have the massager checked by an authorized servicenter.

5.Do not attempt to repair the massager yourself.

6.Do not repeatedly operate any switch at short intervals. It may cause the switch to malfunction.

7.Some sounds may be heard coming from the massager while in use. This is due to the structure of the massager. This is a normal condition.

8.Make sure that there are no obstacles behind the chair when reclining it. The chair can be reclined to a maximum angle of 170. If the back hits a wall or pillar, it may malfunction. Be sure to have ample space behind the chair.

9.When excessive pressure is applied to the massage heads, they may stop moving for safety. When moving the heads up from the lowered position, the body weight may stop the heads movement. In such case, slightly raise the body and allow the heads to move up.

10.After each massage, slide the power switch, which is located on the side of the chair, to “off” position and turn its lock switch to “lock” position.

NOTE: Maximum user weight is 264 lbs (120 kg).

CARING FOR THE MASSAGER

Always unplug chair before cleaning.

If the covering becomes soiled, dampen with liquid soap and brush the surface. Wipe with a cloth dampened with water. Allow to dry naturally. If the plastic portions

become soiled use lukewarm water, with liquid soap on a soft cloth to clean the surface. Do not use thinner, benzene or other solvent type cleaners.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet. Have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with this product.

Figure A

GROUNDED

OUTLET

GROUNDING

PIN

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Massage lounger

Back cushion

Attaches to the chair with a zipper. Remove if the massage feels weak.

Legrest

With leg massager

(Leg massager can be used using the legrest

extender lever.)

Headrest

Attaches to the back cushion with a zipper.

Massage heads

(Underneath chair cushion)

Armrest

Controller storage pocket

(Controller can be stored in the controller pocket (left side).)

SPECIFICATIONS

Power source

Power consumption

Kneading speed

Tapping speed

Rolling massage speed

Massage width

Back rolling width/tapping width

Massage heads up/down travel Regional back rolling

Intensity adjustment

Shoulder position adjustment Automatic shut-off

Leg massage - vibration

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Reclining angle

Weight

Accessories

:120 V AC, 60 Hz

:230 W

:Approx. 28 times/min.

:Approx. 500 times/min. (per side)

:Approx. 1 cycle every 33 sec.

:Shoulder/lower back section : Approx. 2 15/16 in. (75 mm)

:Narrow : Approx. 3 5/16 in. (85 mm)

Wide : Approx. 4 5/16 in. (110 mm)

:Approx. 23 1/16 in. (600 mm)

:Automatic repetition within approx. 4 12/16 in. (120 mm) range

:Adjusts massage head protrusion steplessly within approx. 1 3/4 in. (45 mm) range

:7 steps

:Approx. 15 min.

:Approx. 3200 cycles/min. Shut-off timer : Approx. 30 min.

:Not reclined and legrest stored : 41 11/3229 23/3241 11/32 in. (10507551050 mm)

Reclined and legrest extended : 24 13/3229 23/3268 57/64 in. (6207551750 mm)

:Approx. 127 to 170

:86 lbs. (56 kg)

:Back cushion, seat cover, headrest

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TURNING ON THE POWER

First read, and familiarize yourself with, the safety precautions.

Plug the power cord into the inlet located at the rear of the chair. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Be careful not to pinch the cord under the leg frames of the chair or any other items.

Power switch

Controller

Controller storage pocket

Power switch

on

off

Operating lock switch

NOTE:

The operating lock

switch prevents the

unit from being

turned “on” when switch is in the “lock” position.

Power plug

1.Using a flat screwdriver or similar object, insert into the lock switch and turn to “open”.

2.Move the power switch to “on”.

When the operating lock switch is pointing toward “lock”, the power switch cannot be moved to the “on”

position.

After each use.

Be sure to turn the power switch to “off”.

To prevent children from using this unit, safety lock the power switch by moving the operating lock switch to the “lock” position.

As a further caution, unplug the power cord from the outlet after each use.

on

off

BEFORE SITTING DOWN

After checking the positions of the massage heads with your hands, sit down slowly in the center of the Massage Lounger.

The massage heads should be spread apart near the top of the Massage Lounger backrest (home position).

If the massage heads are not in the position described above, do not sit down in the Massage Lounger. Press the “start/reset” button on the control panel twice. Wait for the massage

heads to reach the home position before sitting down.

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	CONTROLLER
	PROGRAMMED MASSAGE
		Massage heads adjustment switch
			Range of
	Start/reset button	Stop button	body height:
			1. 1.85 m and taller
			2.	1.70 m
	Programmed massage		3.	1.60 m
			4-7 1.6 m and smaller
	course button
	Gentle mode
	button
	Power
	recline
	button
				Slide cover
		Leg massager button

MANUAL MASSAGE

Up/down adjustment

button

Width adjustment

button

Intensity adjustment button

Massage mode button

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TO START/STOP MASSAGE ACTION

Before using, first read all the instructions including the warnings and safety precautions as well as the section on programmed and manual massage.

<BEGINNING OPERATION>

1.To operate the massager, press the “start/reset” button.

Check to be sure the operation indicator lamp is lit.

Operation indicator lamp

2.If you wish to stop the massage immediately, press the “stop” button. The massage heads will stop where they are.

Check to be sure the operation indicator goes out. To restart massage press “start/reset” button.

3.After final use, press the “start/reset” button.

The massage heads will go up, spread out and stop in the restore position. With the heads in this position you can sit comfortably, using the massager as a regular chair.

Be sure to store the controller in the pocket on the side of the left arm rest when not in use.

Operation indicator lamp

4.Do you want programmed or manual operation?

If you wish to select a programmed massage, slide the cover down fully and press buttons.

If you wish to select the manual massage, slide the cover upwards fully and press buttons.

With cover slid up fully

With cover slid down fully

Automatic timer for massage lounger

To prevent excessive massaging there is a built-in timer which, after approx. 15 minutes of operation, will automatically return the massage heads to the “restore” position and stop their motion.

Turning on the operation switch while the massage heads are moving to the “restore” position will reset the time for another 15 minutes (approximately).

If the programmed massage button is pushed, the unit will stop after finishing the program.

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PROGRAMMED MASSAGE

First read, and familiarize yourself with, the safety precautions.

<HOW TO PRESET THE MASSAGE HEAD POSITION>

1.Press the “start/reset” button with cover slide down fully.

2.Set the massage heads adjustment switch to position “7”.

Then adjust the massage heads to your shoulders while moving the adjustment switch.

The massage heads operation lamp flashes while moving the massage heads.

3.You can adjust the massage heads position while massaging.

NOTE: When you find your favourite position, memorize the number which is printed near the switch.

<HOW TO SELECT THE PROGRAMMED MASSAGE COURSE>

1.If you wish to massage your whole back, press .

2.If you wish to massage your neck and shoulders mainly, press .

3.If you wish to massage your lower back, press .

Massage will operate automatically for 15 minutes after pressing the button. NOTE: Check to be sure the course indicator lamp is lit.

If you wish to change the massage course, press any button you want.

You may change the massage course at any time during operation without harm Your new instructions will override any previous ones.

<whole back>

<neck shoulder>

<lower back>

<GENTLE MODE FOR PEOPLE WHO FEEL MASSAGE IS TOO STRONG>

Press (gentle mode button) button.

Gentle mode indicator lamp is lit.

The entire massage changes to a less intense, more gentle massage. (Course contents do not change)

Gentle mode can be selected even in the middle of a programmed massage course. Pressing the gentle mode button again will cancel gentle mode.

After the automatic course has finished, the massage heads will automatically move to the “restore” position and stop.

To perform massage again, press the “start/reset” button on the controller again.

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PROGRAMMED MASSAGE

Details of Automatic Course

Whole back course

1

2

3

4

5

		Rolling	Upward	Upward /	Tapping /	Rolling
				Rolling	Tapping rolling
		6	7	8	9	10
	Complete massage
	including neck, shoulders,	Rolling	Downward	Tapping rolling	Rolling	Rolling
	back stretching and lower
	back
	Neck and shoulder course
		1	2	3	4	5

Rolling	Upward	Downward	Tapping /	Rolling
			Tapping rolling
6	7	8	9	10

Concentrated massage of neck and shoulders

Rolling	Upward	Downward	Tapping /	Rolling
			Tapping rolling

Lower back course

1

2

3

4

5

Rolling	Downward	Rolling	Downward	Rolling
6	7	8	9	10
Concentrated massage of
lower back	Downward	Tapping /	Rolling	Rolling
Rolling
		Tapping rolling

The above diagrams have been abbreviated to enable easy understanding of the massage action.

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MANUAL MASSAGE

First read, and familiarize yourself with, the safety precautions.

1. Slide the cover upward fully.

2. Push the massage mode button.

Massage operation can be changed by pushing the massage mode button progressively as follows.

1. Shiatsu/upward massage

2. Shiatsu/downward massage

3. Tapping

4. Rolling/stretching massage/whole back

5. Rolling/stretching massage/regional

6. Tapping and rolling/stretching massage/whole back 7. Tapping and rolling/stretching massage/regional

Try out the various modes and see which suits you best!

You can change the area by pressing and buttons.

Shiatsu/upward/downward/massage

Choose the “upward” or the “downward” mode and the massage begins.

To adjust to the desired position, use the “up”( ) or the “down”( ) buttons.

NOTE: Do not massage any one point for more than 5 minutes. Do not stretch the back muscles for more than approx. 15 minutes at one time. A continuous massage in the same area may result in soreness.

Use the intensity adjustment buttons to adjust the intensity of the massage.

Tapping massage

Choose the “tapping” mode and the massage begins.

Use the “narrow”( ) or the “wide”(			) adjustment button to adjust the width of the massage heads. To
raise the massage heads, press the “up”(			) button. To lower them, press the “down”( ) button.
Use the intensity adjustment		buttons to adjust the intensity of massage.

Rolling/Stretching massage Whole back/regional

Choose the “rolling” or the “regional rolling” mode.

The massage heads move to the narrowest position and start the rolling massage.

Use the “narrow”( ) or the “wide”( ) select button to select the width of the massage heads.

To raise the massage heads, press the “up”( ) button. To lower them, press the “down”( ) button.

When you wish to stretch only a certain part of your back, choose the “regional rolling” mode .

All functions which include “rolling”, are available for the whole back (indicated by a red lamp) or a limited section of the back (indicated by a green lamp).

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MANUAL MASSAGE

Tapping and rolling massage

Choose the “tapping rolling” or the “regional tapping rolling” mode.

The massage heads move to the most gentle position and the narrowest position and start the tapping and rolling massage.

Use the “narrow”( ) or the “wide”( ) adjustment button to adjust the width of the massage heads.

To raise the massage heads, press the “up”( ) button. To lower them, press the “down”( ) button.

When you wish to stretch only a certain part of the back, choose the “regional tapping rolling” mode. You can change the area by pressing() and () buttons.

Adjustability for Manual Massage

	Manual Mode	Up/down	Intensity	Width
		Adjustment	Adjustment	Adjustment
	upward/downward	23 1/16”	1 3/4”
		(600 mm)	(45 mm)
	tapping	23 1/16”	1 3/4”	3 5/16” or 4 5/16”
		(600 mm)	(45 mm)	(85 or 110 mm)
	rolling/tapping rolling	23 1/16”	10/16”	3 5/16” or 4 5/16”
	(stroke: 600 mm)	(600 mm)	(15 mm)	(85 or 110 mm)
	regional rolling/regional tapping rolling	23 1/16”	10/16”	3 5/16” or 4 5/16”
	(stroke: 600 mm)	(600 mm)	(15 mm)	(85 or 110 mm)

Massage intensity adjustment /

Hold your finger on the intensity adjustment button ( ) to choose the massage intensity desired.

When you adjust the massage intensity, the massage heads position may change. Adjust the massage heads position again.

The massage heads stop automatically when they reach the maximum/minimum last intensity positions. Release your finger from the button and operation will resume.

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Massage heads up-down and width adjustment / /

Adjust the vertical position of the massage heads.

Use the up or down adjustment button to adjust the up or down direction of the massage heads.

To raise the massage heads, press the “up”( ) button. To lower them, press the “down”( ) button. The massage heads will move while holding your finger on the button.

When the massage heads have reached the desired position, release the button and the heads will stay in that position.

Select the width of the massage heads.

Use the narrow ( ) or wide ( ) buttons to select the width between the massage heads (available only in the tapping massage and rolling, tapping rolling).

NOTE: If the massage heads are forcibly locked, they will stop for safety and the controller panel will warn you with blinking lamps.

Raise your back slightly and press the “start/reset” button.

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RECLINING THE CHAIR

First read, and familiarize yourself with, the safety precautions.

To avoid possible tipping of the chair, do not sit, or lean, on backrest while chair back is in a reclined position. The angle of the chair back can be changed so the body weight and the massage heads will work together to determine the strength of the massage.

Try changing the angle of the chair back to find a comfortable massage at a strength that is most suitable for your own comfort. Towels may be used in conjunction with the back cushion to lessen intensity, if desired.

Leaning back

1

Press and hold

While the button is held pressed, the legrest will extend and the backrest will recline.

NOTE: Position the chair at least 17 3/4 in. (45 cm) away from any wall to ensure adequate reclining space.

2	127˚
	170˚	Release the button when the desired position
		has been reached.

80˚

Returning back to upright after reclining

Press and hold

The legrest will be returned to its normal position (store) and the backrest will be raised.

After use, always be sure to return the legrest and backrest to their normal positions (legrest stored and backrest raised).

HOW TO EXTEND THE LEGREST

Grasp the lever.

To extend: Tilt the lever back.

Tilt the lever back as far as it will go.

To store: Lift the lever.

When extending or storing the legrest, lift your legs off of the legrest and operate the lever.

Leg lever

NOTE:

Keep children and pets away from the massage lounger, when lowering the legrest, to prevent injury.

Although the legrest is moved automatically according to the movement of the Massage Lounger backrest during reclining, the legrest can also be raised and lowered independently using the side lever.

The maximum height (angle) of the legrest when using powered reclining and when using the side lever may vary slightly.

The legrest cannot be stored completely if the Massage Lounger backrest is not raised completely. (The same condition occurs for lever operation.)

Be careful of the lever during powered reclining. It will move automatically.

Since the legrest will be locked in position when it is raised using the side lever, it cannot be lowered using the reclining buttons. Always use the side lever to lower it if it has been raised using the side lever.

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HEADREST

Headrest

Back cushion

Fasten the back cushion to the chair and the headrest to the back cushion.

When the massage function will be used, remove the headrest or flip the headrest over the back of the chair before starting the massage.

If the massage seems weak, remove the back cushion.

HOW TO CLEAN

Wipe the cover with a cloth dampened with water and mild soap. Then, wipe with plain water and let dry.

Do not use bleach or solvents such as benzene or alcohol. Chemicals can discolor or damage the material.

PLACE OF USE

Do not use the Massage Lounger where it can be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Over exposure to harsh light can discolour or harden the cover.

Do not use the Massage Lounger in hot or humid places or places where it may become wet from rain, splashing or dripping water, etc. Water and heat can cause discoloring and mildew.

NOTE: This massage lounger is capable of providing a vigorous “Shiatsu” massage. The rolling and tapping are very strong, and that massage is not for people who have not previously experienced a shiatsu massage. For that reason, a foam cushion is provided to cover, and soften, the effect of the massage. The pad can be removed for a full shiatsu massage, but care should be taken. The first time you try it -- if you decide to -- sit in a relaxed, not tense, manner and do not try it for more than two minutes. After that you should be able to decide whether or not you prefer a massage with the pad in place.

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