Model Number: ____________________________________________
Water Hardness: __________________________________ppm or gpg
Capacity Per Unit: __________________________________________
Mineral Tank Size: ___________ Diameter: ________Height: ________
Salt Setting per Regeneration: ________________________________
1. Type of Timer:
A. 7 Day or 12 Day
B. Meter Initiated
2. Downflow: Upflow Upflow Variable
3. Meter Size:
A. 3/4-inch Std Range (125 - 2,100 gallon setting)
B. 3/4-inch Ext Range (625 - 10,625 gallon setting)
C. 1-inch Std Range (310 - 5,270 gallon setting)
D. 1-inch Ext Range (1,150 - 26,350 gallon setting)
E. 1-1/2 inch Std Range (625 - 10,625 gallon setting)
F. 1-1/2 inch Ext Range (3,125 - 53,125 gallon setting)
G. 2-inch Std Range (1,250 - 21,250 gallon setting)
H. 2-inch Ext Range (6,250 - 106,250 gallon setting)
I. 3-inch Std Range (3,750 - 63,750 gallon setting)
J. 3-inch Ext Range (18,750 - 318,750 gallon setting)
K. Electronic ____Pulse Count ___ Meter Size ____________
4. System Type:
A. System #4: 1 Tank, 1 Meter, Immediate, or Delayed Regeneration
B. System #4: Time Clock
C. System #4: Twin Tank
D. System #5: 2-5 Tanks, Interlock Mechanical
2-4 Tanks, Interlock Electronic
Meter per unit for Mechanical and Electronic
E. System #6: 2-5 Tanks, 1 Meter, Series Regeneration, Mechanical
2-4 Tanks, 1 Meter, Series Regeneration, Electronic
F. System #7: 2-5 Tanks, 1 Meter, Alternating
Regeneration,Mechanical
2 Tanks only, 1 Meter, Alternating
Regeneration, Electronic
G. System #9: Electronic Only, 2-4 Tanks, Meter per Valve, Alternating
H. System #14: Electronic Only, 2-4 Tanks, Meter per Valve.
Brings units on and offline based on flow.
5. Timer Program Settings:
A. Backwash: ______________________________ Minutes
B. Brine and Slow Rinse:_____________________ Minutes
C. Rapid Rinse: ____________________________ Minutes
D. Brine Tank Refill: ________________________ Minutes
E. Pause Time: ____________________________ Minutes
F. Second Backwash: _______________________ Minutes
6. Drain Line Flow Control: gpm
7. Brine Line Flow Controller: gpm
8. Injector Size#:
9. Piston Type:
A. Hard Water Bypass
B. No Hard Water Bypass
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION
IMPORTANT:
Water Pressure
A minimum of 20 pounds (1.4 bar) of water pressure is
required for regeneration valve to operate effectively.
Electrical Facilities
An uninterrupted alternating current (A/C) supply is required.
NOTE: Other voltages are available. Please make sure your
Existing Plumbing
Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and
iron buildup. Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/
or iron should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron,
a separate iron filter unit should be installed ahead of the
water softener.
Location Of Softener And Drain
The softener should be located close to a drain to prevent air
breaks and back flow.
By-Pass Valves
Always provide for the installation of a by-pass valve if unit is
not equipped with one.
Installation Instructions
1. Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit
2. During cold weather, the installer should warm the valve
3. All plumbing should be done in accordance with local
4. Refer to the dimensional drawing for cutting height of the
5. Lubricate the distributor o-ring seal and tank o-ring seal.
NOTE: Only use silicone lubricant.
6.
7. Solder joints near the drain must be done prior to
8. Plumber tape is the only sealant to be used on the drain
9. Make sure that the floor is clean beneath the salt storage
voltage supply is compatible with your unit
before installation.
Water pressure is not to exceed 125 psi (8.6 bar),
water temperature is not to exceed 110°F (43°C),
and the unit cannot be subjected to
freezing conditions.
making sure the unit is level and on a firm base.
to room temperature before operating.
plumbing codes. The pipe size for residential drain line
should be a minimum of 1/2-inch (13 mm). Backwash
flow rates in excess of 7 gpm (26.5 Lpm) or length in
excess of 20 feet (6 m) require 3/4-inch (19 mm) drain
line. Commercial drain lines should be the same size as
the drain line flow control.
distributor tube. If there is no dimensional drawing, cut
the distributor tube flush with the top of the tank.
Place the main control valve on tank.
For valves equipped with
electromechanical timers and stainless steel meters,
refer to the Meter Dome and Union Orientation section.
connecting the Drain Line Flow Control fitting (DLFC).
Leave at least 6 inches (15 cm) between the DLFC and
solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected on
the DLFC. Failure to do this could cause interior damage
to the DLFC.
fitting. The drain from twin tank units may be run through
a common line.
tank and that it is level.
10. Place approximately 1 inch (25 mm) of water above the grid
plate. If a grid is not utilized, fill to the top of the air check
(Figure 1) in the salt tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank
at this time.
11. On units with a by-pass, place in by-pass position. Turn on
the main water supply. Open a cold soft water tap nearby
and let run a few minutes or until the system is free from
foreign material (usually solder) that may have resulted
from the installation. Once clean, close the water tap.
12. Slowly place the by-pass in service position and let water
flow into the mineral tank. When water flow stops, slowly
open a cold water tap nearby and let run until the air is
purged from the unit.
13. Plug unit into an electrical outlet. Note: All electrical
connections must be connected according to local codes. Be
certain the outlet is uninterrupted.
60002 Rev E
Figure 1 Residential Air Check Valve
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INSTALLATION
Meter Dome and Union Orientation
Control valves outfitted with an electromechanical timer and
stainless steel water meter include a special male x female
threaded stainless steel union to insure proper installation
and operation of the water meter.
The location of this union in relation to the
control valve and water meter is critical for
proper operation. DO NOT omit or substitute
this special union; it positions the meter
dome at the correct distance from the control
valve and allows re-positioning the water
meter dome for proper operation.
1. Apply a suitable thread sealant to the male threads of the
union and meter body.
2. Thread the union into the OUTLET port of the control
valve, then thread the meter into the union. See
illustrations below.
3. Rotate the water meter body so the meter dome is at
the 12 o’clock position. Loosen the nut on the union to
facilitate this if required. Once in position, tighten the
union nut.
4. Connect the meter cable to the open port in the center of
the meter dome.
5. Continue with the installation of the control valve.
CONTINUED
Powerhead Assembly
STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS
The water softener should be installed with the inlet, outlet, and
drain connections made in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations, and to meet applicable plumbing codes.
1. Turn the manual regeneraton knob slowly in a clockwise
direction until the program micro switch lifts on top of the
first set of pins. Allow the drive motor to move the piston to
the first regeneration step and stop. Each time the program
switch position changes, the valve will advance to the next
regeneration step. Always allow the motor to stop before
moving to the next set of pins or spaces.
NOTE: For electronic valves, please refer to the manual
regeneration part of the timer operation section. If the
valve came with a separate electronic timer service
manual, refer to the timer operation section of the
electronic timer service manual.
2. Position the valve to backwash. Ensure the drain line flow
remains steady for 10 minutes or until the water runs clear
(see above).
3. Position the valve to the brine / slow rinse position. Ensure
the unit is drawing water from the brine tank (this step may
need to be repeated).
4. Position the valve to the rapid rinse position. Check the drain
line flow, and run for 5 minutes or until the water runs clear.
5. Position the valve to the start of the brine tank fill cycle.
Ensure water goes into the brine tank at the desired rate.
The brine valve drive cam will hold the valve in this position
to fill the brine tank for the first regeneration.
6. Replace control box cover.
7. Put salt in the brine tank.
NOTE: Do not use granulated or rock salt.
Meter
Union
Position
Meter Dome
at 12 o’clock
orientation
Valve Body
3200 TIMER SETTING PROCEDURE
How To Set Days On Which Water Conditioner Is To Regenerate
(Figure 2)
Rotate the skipper wheel until the number “1” is at the red
pointer. Set the days that regeneration is to occur by sliding
tabs on the skipper wheel outward to expose trip fingers. Each
tab is one day. Finger at red pointer is tonight. Moving clockwise
from the red pointer, extend or retract fingers to obtain the
desired regeneration schedule.
How To Set The Time Of Day
1. Press and hold the red button in to disengage the
drive gear.
2. Turn the large gear until the actual time of day is at the time
of day pointer.
3. Release the red button to again engage the drive gear.
How To Manually Regenerate Your Water Conditioner At
Any Time
1. Turn the manual regeneration knob clockwise.
2. This slight movement of the manual regeneration knob
engages the program wheel and starts the
regeneration program.
3. The black center knob will make one revolution in the
following approximately three hours and stop in the position
shown in the drawing.
4. Even though it takes three hours for this center knob to
complete one revolution, the regeneration cycle of your unit
might be set for only one half of this time.
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STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS
5. In any event, conditioned water may be drawn after rinse
water stops flowing from the water conditioner drain line.
How to Adjust Regeneration Time
1. Disconnect the power source.
2. Locate the three screws behind the manual regeneration
knob by pushing the red button in and rotating the 24 hour
dial until each screw appears in the cut out portion of the
manual regeneration knob.
3. Loosen each screw slightly to release the pressure on the
time plate from the 24-hour gear.
4. Locate the regeneration time pointer on the inside of the
24 hour dial in the cut out.
5. Turn the time plate so the desired regeneration time
aligns next to the raised arrow.
6. Push the red button in and rotate the 24 hour dial. Tighten
each of the three screws.
7. Push the red button and locate the pointer one more time
to ensure the desired regeneration time is correct.
8. Reset the time of day and restore power to the unit.
CONTINUED
3210 TIMER SETTING PROCEDURE
Typical Programming Procedure
Calculate the gallon capacity of the system, subtract the
necessary reserve requirement and set the gallons available
opposite the small white dot on the program wheel
gear (Figure 4).
NOTE: Drawing shows 8,750 gallon setting. The capacity
(gallons) arrow (15) shows zero gallons remaining.
The unit will regenerate tonight at the set
regeneration time.
How To Set The Time Of Day
1. Press and hold the red button in to disengage the drive gear.
2. Turn the large gear until the actual time of day is opposite
the time of day pointer.
3. Release the red button to again engage the drive gear.
How To Manually Regenerate Your Water Conditioner At
Any Time
1. Turn the manual regeneration knob clockwise.
2. This slight movement of the manual regeneration knob
engages the program wheel and starts the regeneration
program.
3. The black center knob will make one revolution in the
following approximately three hours and stop in the position
shown in the drawing.
4. Even though it takes three hours for this center knob to
complete one revolution, the regeneration cycle of your unit
might be set for only one half of this time.
5. In any event, conditioned water may be drawn after rinse
water stops flowing from the water conditioner drain line.
Immediate Regeneration Timers
These timers do not have a 24 hour gear. Setting the gallons
on the program wheel and manual regeneration procedure are
the same as previous instructions. The timer will regenerate as
soon as the capacity gallons reaches zero.
NOTE: The program wheel to the left may be different than
NOTE: To set meter capacity rotate manual knob one - 360°
The regeneration cycle program on your water conditioner
has been factory preset, however, portions of the cycle or
program may be lengthened or shortened in time to suit
local conditions.
3200 Series Timers (Figure 4)
1. To expose cycle program wheel, grasp timer in upper
left-hand corner and pull, releasing snap retainer and
swinging timer to the right.
2. To change the regeneration cycle program, the program
wheel must be removed. Grasp program wheel and
squeeze protruding lugs toward center, lift program wheel
off timer. Switch arms may require movement to
facilitate removal.
3. Return timer to closed position engaging snap retainer in
back plate. Make certain all electrical wires locate above
snap retainer post.
Timer Setting Procedure
How To Change The Length Of The Backwash Time
The program wheel as shown in the drawing is in the service
position. As you look at the numbered side of the program
wheel, the group of pins starting at zero determines the
length of time your unit will backwash.
For example, if there are six pins in this section, the time
of backwash will be 12 min. (2 min. per pin). To change the
length of backwash time, add or remove pins as required.
The number of pins times two equals the backwash time in
minutes.
How To Change The Length Of Brine Tank Refill Time
1. The second group of holes in the program wheel determines
the length of time that your water conditioner will refill the
brine tank (2 min. per hole).
2. To change the length of refill time, move the two pins at the
end of the second group of holes as required.
3. The regeneration cycle is complete when the outer
microswitch is tripped by the two pin set at end of the brine
tank refill section.
4. The program wheel, however, will continue to rotate until
the inner micro switch drops into the notch on the
program wheel.
61502-3210 Rev A
Figure 4
How To Change The Length Of Brine And Rinse Time
1. The group of holes between the last pin in the backwash
section and the second group of pins determines the
length of time that your unit will brine and rinse (2 min.
per hole).
2. To change the length of brine and rinse time, move the
rapid rinse group of pins to give more or fewer holes in
the brine and rinse section. Number of holes times two
equals brine and rinse time in minutes.
How To Change The Length Of Rapid Rinse
1. The second group of pins on the program wheel
determines the length of time that your water conditioner
will rapid rinse (2 min. per pin).
2. To change the length of rapid rinse time, add or remove
pins at the higher numbered end of this section as
required. The number of pins times two equals the rapid
rinse time
in minutes.
1 ...... 18603 ..............Fitting Assy, 900 Air Check
2350
1 ...... 18602 ..............Fitting Assy, 900 Air Check
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SEAL & SPACER TOOLS & REPLACEMENT
Figure 5
NOTE: Photos shown are for reference only for replacing
the seal and spacer. Actual valve may
be different.
1. Turn off water supply to valve. Next, cycle valve to
backwash position, then to service. Now remove electrical
plug from outlet.
2. Remove control box cover.
3. Disconnect the brine line from the injector housing to the
brine valve (if your unit has timed brine tank fill).
4. Remove the two capscrews that hold the back plate
to the valve.
5. Grasp the back plate on both sides and slowly pull end
plug and piston assembly out of the valve body (see Figure
6) and lay aside.
6. Remove the seal first using the wire hook with the finger
loop (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
7. The spacer tool (use only for removing the spacers) has
three retractable pins, retained by a rubber ring, at one
end. They are retracted or pushed out by pulling or pushing
the center button the opposite end.
8. Insert the pin end of the spacer tool into the valve body with
the pins retracted (button pulled back). Push the tool tight
against the spacer and push the button in, (see Figure 8).
When the button is pushed in, the pins are pushed out to
engage the 1/4 dia. holes in the spacer. Remove the tool
from the valve body. The spacer will be on the end. Pull
the center button back, the pins will be retracted and the
spacer can be removed from the spacer tool.
Figure 6
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Figure 8
9. Alternately remove the remaining seals and spacers in
accordance with steps No. 6 and 8.
10. The last or end spacer does not have any holes for the pins
of the spacer tool to engage, therefore if the end spacer
does not come out on the first try, try again using the wire
hook with the finger loop.
11. To replace seals, spacers and end ring, use special tool
with the brass sleeve on one end. This is a double-purpose
tool (see Figure 9). The male end acts as a pilot to hold
the spacers as they are pushed into the valve body and the
brass female end is used to insert the seals into the valve
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SEAL & SPACER TOOLS & REPLACEMENT
CONTINUED
body.
Figure 9
12. To restuff a valve body, first take the end ring (the plastic
or brass ring without holes), then with your thumb press
the button on the brass sleeve end. The large dia. inner
portion is now exposed (see Figure 8). Place the end ring
on this pilot with the lip on the end ring facing the tool.
Push the tool into the valve body bore until it bottoms.
While the tool is in the valve body, take a seal and press it
into the inside diameter of the exposed brass female end.
13. Remove the tool, turn it end for end and insert it into
the valve body bore. While holding the large dia. of the
tool, slide it all the way into the valve body bore until it
bottoms. Then push the center button to push the seal of
the tool and leave it in place in the valve body.
14. Remove the tool from the valve body and push the center
on the brass female end to expose the pilot on the
opposite end. Place a spacer on this end and insert the
spacer and tool into the valve.
GENERAL SERVICE HINTS FOR METER
CONTROL
Problem: Softener delivers hard water
Reason: Reserve capacity has been exceeded.
Correction: Check salt dosage requirements and reset
program wheel to provide additional reserve.
Reason: Program wheel is not rotating with meter output.
Correction: Pull cable out of meter cover and rotate
manually. Program wheel must move without binding and
clutch must give positive clicks when program wheel strikes
regeneration stop. If it does not, replace timer.
Reason: Meter is not measuring flow.
Correction: Check meter with meter checker.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ProblemCause Correction
Water conditioner fails to
regenerate.
Hard water.By-pass valve is open.Close by-pass valve.
Unit used too much salt.Improper salt setting.Check salt usage and salt setting.
Loss of water pressure.Iron buildup in line to water conditioner.Clean line to water conditioner.
Loss of mineral through
drain line.
Iron in conditioned water.Fouled mineral bed.Check backwash, brine draw, and brine tank fill.
Excessive water in brine
tank.
Softener fails to draw brine. Drain line flow control is plugged.Clean drain line flow control.
Control cycles continuously. Misadjusted, broken, or shorted switch.Determine if switch or timer is faulty and replace
Drain flows continuously.Valve is not programming correctly.Check timer program and positioning of control.
Electrical service to unit has been
interrupted
Timer is defective.Replace timer.
Power failure.Reset time of day.
No salt is in brine tank.Add salt to brine tank and maintain salt level above
Injector screen plugged.Clean injector screen.
Insufficient water flowing into brine tank.Check brine tank fill time and clean brine line flow
Hot water tank hardness.Repeated flushings of the hot water tank is
Leak at distributor tube.Make sure distributor tube is not cracked. Check
Internal valve leak.Replace seals and spacers and/or piston.
Excessive water in brine tank.See "Excessive water in brine tank".
Iron buildup in water conditioner.Clean control and add mineral cleaner to mineral
Inlet of control plugged due to foreign
material broken loose from pipes by recent
work done on plumbing system.
Air in water system.Assure that well system has proper air eliminator
Improperly sized drain line flow control.Check for proper drain rate.
Plugged drain line flow control.Clean flow control.
Plugged injector system.Clean injector and screen.
Timer not cycling.Replace timer.
Foreign material in brine valve.Replace brine valve seat and clean valve.
Foreign material in brine line flow control.Clean brine line flow control.
Injector is plugged.Clean injector
Injector screen plugged.Clean screen.
Line pressure is too low.Increase line pressure to 20 psi
Internal control leakChange seals, spacers, and piston assembly.
Service adapter did not cycle.Check drive motor and switches.
Foreign material in control.Remove power head assembly and inspect bore.
Internal control leak.Replace seals and piston assembly.
Assure permanent electrical service (check fuse,
plug, pull chain, or switch)
water level.
control if plugged.
required.
o-ring and tube pilot.
bed. Increase frequency of regeneration.
Remove piston and clean control.
control. Check for dry well condition.
Increase frequency of regeneration. Increase
backwash time.
it, or replace complete power head.
Replace power head assembly if not positioning
properly.
Remove foreign material and check control in
various regeneration positions.
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WATER CONDITIONER FLOW DIAGRAMS
1 Service Position
Hard water enters unit at valve inlet and flows down through
the mineral in the mineral tank. Conditioned water enters
center tube through the bottom distributor, then flows up
through the center tube, around the piston, and out the outlet
of the valve.
2 Backwash Position
4 Slow Rinse Position
Hard water enters unit at valve inlet, flows up into injector
housing and down through nozzle and throat, around the
piston, down through mineral, enters center tube through
bottom distributor, flows up through center tube, around piston
and out through drain line.
5 Rapid Rinse
Hard water enters unit at valve inlet, flows through piston,
down center tube, through bottom distributor, and up through
the mineral, around the piston and out the drain line.
3 Brine Position
Hard water enters unit at valve inlet, flows up into injector
housing and down through nozzle and throat to draw brine
from the brine tank, brine flows down through mineral and
enters the center tube through bottom distributor and out
through the drain line.
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Hard water enters unit at valve inlet, flows directly from inlet
down through mineral into center tube bottom distributor and
up through center tube, around piston and out through the
drain line.
6 Brine Tank Refill Position
Hard water enters unit at valve inlet, flows up through the
injector housing, through the brine valve to refill the brine tank.
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FLOW DATA & INJECTOR DRAW RATES
DOWNFLOW
10.5
10.0
9.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
7.5
7.0
6.5
mpg - etaR wolF
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0102030405060708090100 110 120 130 140
1700 Series Injector Slow Rinse Rates
Inlet Pressure - psi
# 3C# 4C# 5C# 6C
1700 series injectors
pressure # 3C # 4C # 5C # 6C
20 0.93 1.84 2.34 3.13
30 1.06 2.19 2.82 3.70
40 1.18 2.40 3.14 4.12
60 1.42 2.80 3.68 4.82
90 1.64 3.34 4.35 5.70
125 1.90 3.88 5.00 6.58
# 3C - steel cap, no o-ring, air disperser
# 4C & 5C - steel cap, o-ring, air disperser
# 6C & 7C - brass cap, o -ring, no air disperser
Slow Rinse - gpm
1600 Series Injector Slow Rinse Rates
2.40
2.20
2.00
1.80
1.60
mpg - etaR wolF
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0102030405060708090100 110 120 130 140
1600
series injectors
pressure
20 0.68 0.78 1.08
30 0.77 0.97 1.28
40 0.86 1.09 1.50
60 1.00 1.27 1.63
90 1.19 1.52 1.93
125 1.38 1.76 2.20
all injectors used the steel cap and an air disperser
Inlet Pressure - psi
# 2# 3# 4
Slow Rinse Rates - gpm
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.4
2.2
mpg - etaR wolF
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0102030405060708090100 110 120 130 140
Inlet Pressure - psi
# 2# 3# 4
1600 Series Injector Total Flow to Drain in Draw
14.0
13.0
12.0
11.0
10.0
9.0
mpg - etaR wolF
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0102030405060708090100 110 120 130 140
# 3C# 4C# 5C# 6C
Inlet Pressure - psi
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1700 Series Injector Total Flow to Drain in Draw
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DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
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SYSTEM #4
Typical Single Tank Installation with Optional
Meter
SYSTEM #5 INTERLOCK
Typical Twin Tank Installation with Optional Meter
Interlock and No Hard Water Bypass
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SYSTEM #6
Twin Series Regeneration Installation with a
Remote Meter
SYSTEM #7
Twin Alternator Installation with a Remote Meter
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SYSTEM #4 WIRING
Single Valve Regeneration Immediate and Delayed
Valve Wiring
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60003-34 ��������������������� Air Check, #500, HW, 34-inch Tube
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Fittings
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