RocketFish RF-SBM102 Assembly Manual

UNIVERSAL SOUNDBAR
MOUNTING SYSTEM

RF-SBM102

ASSEMBLY GUIDE

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Tools needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP 1 - Prepare your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

STEP 2 - Adjust the soundbar mount arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

STEP 3 - Assemble your soundbar mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

STEP 4 - Determine the TV screw diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STEP 5 - Determine whether your TV has a flat, irregular, or obstructed back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STEP 6 - Install the soundbar mount on your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

STEP 7 - Install your soundbar to the arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

STEP 7A - Back-mounted key hole slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

STEP 7B - Back-mounted threaded inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

STEP 7C - Bottom-mounted threaded inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

STEP 8 - Hang your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

STEP 9 - Adjust the soundbar height (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

STEP 10 - Adjust the soundbar depth (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Rocketfish product. Your RF-SBM102 represents the state of the art in
soundbar-mount design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• This soundbar mount is only designed for use with TV wall mounts that meet UL/TUV safety certifications.

• This soundbar mount is ONLY designed to mount BELOW the television.

• This soundbar mount is designed to be installed and utilized only as specified in this manual. The manufacturer is
not responsible for improper assembly, use, or handling of this product.

• Your wall must be capable of supporting five times the weight of your TV, TV mount, and soundbar combined.

• Failure to follow these instructions could result in an unstable situation that may result in property damage or
personal injury.

• WAR NIN G: This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Before starting assembly,
make sure that all parts are included and undamaged. If any parts are missing or damaged, do not return the
damaged item to your dealer. Contact Customer Service. Never use damaged parts!

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Level

Phillips screwdriver

Tap e me asu re

01 Horizontal bracket (1)

02 Arm bracket A (1) 03 Arm bracket B (1)

04 bottom

bracket (2)

Specifications

• Maximum soundbar weight: 20 lbs. (9.0 kg)

• Overall dimensions (H × W): 20.1 x 25 in. (51 cm x 63.5 cm)

• Soundbar mount weight: 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg).

• For customer service, call: 1-800-620-2790

CAUTION: The weight of your TV, PLUS your soundbar mount, your soundbar, and any accessories, MUST BE LOWER than the
maximum weight rating of your TV mount. See your TV mount's manual for maximum weight allowed.

Before you begin

Make sure that:

• Your TV, soundbar, soundbar mount, and any accessories you plan to install DO NOT EXCEED the specified weight
limit of your TV wall mount.

• You refer to the documentation that came with your soundbar, your TV, and your TV wall mount for additional
guidance.

• You read and understand these directions.

• You have the tools needed for installation.

Tools needed

You need the following tools to assemble your new soundbar mount:

Your TV wall mount must be UL/TUV certified.

Note: Your TV wall mount may vary from the illustrations throughout this assembly guide, but the procedure to install the
soundbar is the same.

Package contents

Note: You won’t use all the included parts and hardware.

Make sure that you have all the hardware necessary to assemble your new soundbar wall mount:

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Lbl. Hardware # Lbl. Hardware #

M4 × 30 mm screw

16 mm spacer

M4 × 50 mm screw

Interface washer

M6 × 30 mm screw

M4 × 10 mm screw

M6 × 50 mm screw

M4 × 16 mm screw

M8 × 30 mm screw

M5 × 16 mm screw

M8 × 40 mm screw

M6 × 16 mm screw

M8 × 50 mm screw

M4/M5 washer

M8 × 65 mm screw

M6 washer

M4 washer

Key hole screw (1/4-20)

M8/M6 washer

Knob

2.5 mm spacer

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

16

4

17

4

18

4

19

4

p

20

4

21

4

22

4

23

4

24

4

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

14 4

15

25

2

4

4

Installation instructions

STEP 1 - Prepare your TV

CAUTION: Follow your TV mount’s manual for instructions on how to safely remove your TV and TV bracket.

If your TV has a wall mount installed:
1 Remove any cables attached to your TV.

2 Remove your TV and bracket assembly from your wall plate, arm assembly, or pillar.

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3 Remove the TV bracket assembly and hardware from your TV.

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STEP 2 - Adjust the soundbar mount arms

Phillips screwdriver

Tap e me asu re

02 Arm bracket (1)

03 Arm bracket (1)

1 Remove the screws (P) from the soundbar arm brackets (02 and 03).

Note: Save the screws. You will need to reattach them in STEP 3.

You’ll need

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2 Measure the distance between the mounting holes on your soundbar.

Back mounting holes

Bottom mounting holes

6.6 to 19.5"

(16.7 to 49.5 cm)

12 to 22.5"

(30.5 to 57.2 cm)

20 to 31"

(50.8 to 78.7 cm)

22.5 to 35.5"

(57.2 to 90.2 cm)

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3 Based on your soundbar measurements, rotate the arm brackets (02 and 03) left or right to align with your soundbar

mounting holes. Make sure that the arms do not overhang the ends of your soundbar or cover up any cable
connections.

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STEP 3 - Assemble your soundbar mount

Note: The channel in

the horizontal
bracket (01) rests on
your TV.

Note: The flat side of
the arm brackets (02
and 03) rest on the
soundbar.

TV

Soundbar

Lever

Phillips screwdriver

02 Arm bracket (1)

03 Arm bracket (1)

1 Insert the soundbar arm brackets (02 and 03) into the horizontal bracket (01).

Note: Holding the lever inward helps to slide the arms.

2 Reattach the screws (P) onto the arm brackets (02 and 03).

CAUTION: The screws (P) must be installed to secure the arms to the horizontal bracket (01).

You’ll need

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Screw is
too long

Screw fits
correctly

Screw is

too short

STEP 4 - Determine the TV screw diameter

1 Determine the screw diameter that fits the back of your TV. If you don't know the correct diameter of the mounting

screws your TV requires, test various sizes by hand threading the screws.
Select the screws that fit:

Screw type Part number Quantity

M4 05 or 06 4

M6 07 or 08 4

M8 09, 10, 11, or 12 4

CAUTION: To avoid potential personal injuries and property damage, make sure that the screws have adequate
threads to secure the washer and spacer combination AND all brackets. If you encounter resistance, stop immediately
and contact customer service. Using hardware that is too long may damage your TV. However, using a screw that is
too short may cause your TV to fall from the mount.

2 Remove the screws.

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STEP 5 - Determine whether your TV has a flat, irregular, or obstructed back

1 Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.
2 Temporarily lay your soundbar mount assembly on the back of your TV.
3 Align the screw holes in the horizontal soundbar bracket with the mounting screw holes on your TV.
4 Identify which type of back your TV have:

• Flat back: The bracket lays flush against the back of your TV and doesn’t block any jacks. You don’t need TV
wall-mount spacers. Go to STEP 6 - Install the soundbar mount on your TV

• Obstructed back: The bracket blocks any of the jacks on the back of your TV. You need TV wall-mount spacers. Go to
STEP 6 - Install the soundbar mount on your TV

• Irregularly-shaped back: There is a gap between the brackets and some part of the back of your TV. You need TV
wall-mount spacers. Go to STEP 6 - Install the soundbar mount on your TV

on page 11.

on page 11.

on page 11.

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TV with a flat back

TV mount spacers

TV mount spacers

TV with an irregular or obstructed back

Phillips screwdriver

05 M4 × 30 mm

screw (4)

06 M4 × 50 mm

screw (4)

One type of the following screws (4)

07 M6 × 30 mm

screw (4)

08 M6 × 50 mm

screw (4)

09 M8 × 30 mm

screw (4)

10 M8 × 40 mm

screw (4)

11 M8 × 50 mm

screw (4)

12 M8 × 65 mm

screw (4)

One type of the following

washers (4)

13 M4 washer

(4)

14 M8/M6
washer (4)

16 16 mm

spacer (2)

17 Interface

washer (2)

STEP 6 - Install the soundbar mount on your TV

CAUTION: To offset the shift in height of your TV bracket caused by the soundbar bracket (01), you must use the spacers (16) in
the top hole locations and the washers (17) in the bottom hole locations.

1 If your TV has a flat back, place the 16mm spacers (16) over your TV’s top mounting holes and the interface

washers (17) over the bottom mounting holes.

OR
If your TV has an irregular or obstructed back, place your TV mount spacers over your TV’s mounting holes. Then place

the 16 mm spacers (16) over the spacers on the top mounting holes and the interface washers (17) over the spacer on
the bottom mounting holes.

You’ll need

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2 Center the soundbar horizontal bracket (01) over the interface washers (17) on your TV’s bottom mounting holes.

Screws

Washers

3 Center your TV mount bracket(s) on top of the 16 mm spacers (16) and the soundbar bracket (01). Secure the TV

mount and soundbar mount to your TV using the supplied TV screws and washers.

CAUTION: Make sure that you use the correct length screws.

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Back-mounted
key hole slots

Back-mounted
threaded inserts

Bottom-mounted threaded
inserts

STEP 7 - Install your soundbar to the arms

1 Center your soundbar at the bottom of your TV, then adjust the arms of the soundbar mount over your soundbar

mount holes.

Note: Holding the lever inward helps to slide the arms.

2 Look at the mounting holes on the back or bottom of your soundbar to determine which method you need to use.

3 For back-mounted key hole slots, go to STEP 7A - Back-mounted key hole slots
4 For back-mounted threaded inserts, go to STEP 7B - Back-mounted threaded inserts
5 For bottom-mounted threaded inserts, go to STEP 7C - Bottom-mounted threaded inserts

on page 14.

on page 15.

on page 16.

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STEP 7A - Back-mounted key hole slots

Phillips screwdriver

24 Key hole

screw (1/4-20) (2)

25 Knob (2)

1 Assemble the knobs (25) and keyhole screws (24).
2 Attach the soundbar arm brackets (02) and (03) to your soundbar using the knob assemblies.

3Tighten the screws (L) to secure the arms in place.

You’ll need

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STEP 7B - Back-mounted threaded inserts

Screws

Washers

Phillips screwdriver

18 M4 × 10 mm screw (2)

19 M4 × 16 mm screw (2)

20 M5 × 16 mm screw (2)

21 M6 × 16 mm screw (2)

22 M4/M5 washer (2)

23 M6 washer (2)

1 Attach the soundbar arm brackets (02 and 03) to your soundbar using two screws (18, 19, 20, or 21) and

washers (22 or 23).

2Tighten the screws (L) to secure the arms in place.

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You’ll need

15

STEP 7C - Bottom-mounted threaded inserts

Washers

Screws

Phillips screwdriver

18 M4 × 10 mm screw (2)

19 M4 × 16 mm screw (2)

20 M5 × 16 mm screw (2)

21 M6 × 16 mm screw (2)

22 M4/M5 washer (2)

23 M6 washer (2)

04 Bottom

bracket (2)

15 2.5 mm spacer (4)

Align the bottom brackets (04) with your soundbar mounting holes and attach using two screws (18, 19, 20, or 21) and
washers (22 or 23). If the supplied screws are too long for your soundbar, use the 2.5 mm spacers (15).

You’ll need

16

3 Remove the screws (S) and washers (W) from the bottom brackets (04).
4 Install the bottom brackets (04) to the soundbar arms using the screws (S) and washers (W).

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5Tighten the screws (L) to secure the arms in place.

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STEP 8 - Hang your TV

1 Adjust the release cord (R) height to the bottom of your soundbar, for easy access during adjustments.

2 Make sure that soundbar doesn’t touch the wall when you mount your TV. Adjust the depth of your soundbar as

needed by loosening screw (L). Tighten the screw (L) after adjustments.

3 Follow the instructions in your TV wall mount installation manual to hang your TV assembly.

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STEP 9 - Adjust the soundbar height (optional)

Note: Depending on the type of TV wall mount you have, you may need to remove your TV from the wall to adjust the soundbar
height.

• Pull and hold the release cord (R) to raise or lower your soundbar.

CAUTION: Make sure that you support your soundbar with one hand while moving it.

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STEP 10 - Adjust the soundbar depth (optional)

Back key hole

slots

Back threaded

inserts

Bottom threaded

inserts

Phillips screwdriver

Note: Depending on the type of TV wall mount you have, you may need to remove your TV from the wall to adjust the soundbar
height.

1 Loosen the knobs (25) or screws (18, 19, 20, or 21), (depending on your installation option), on the back of your

soundbar.

2 Loosen the locking screws (L) that secure the arm brackets (02 and 03).

You’ll need

20

3 For a back-mounted installation, move your soundbar to the position you want.

OR
For a bottom-mount installation, loosen the screws that secure the bottom bracket (4) to the bottom of your

soundbar, then slide your soundbar in or out.

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4 Tighten all knobs and screws when you finish adjusting the depth.

For customer service, call: 1-800-620-2790 (U.S. and Canada)

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LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

Definitions:

The Distributor* of Rocketfish branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Rocketfish-branded product ("Product"), that the
Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of
the Product ("Warranty Period").

For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at
www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca and is packaged with this warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for the useful life of the Product beginning on the date you purchased the Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt
you received with the Product. In the event the Distributor ceases to sell the covered Rocketfish-branded product, this Limited Lifetime Warranty shall
terminate for that product and there shall be no repair or replacement of the Product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized
Rocketfish repair center or store personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at
no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are
not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty
lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location or from a Best Buy online website (www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca), please take
your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the
same amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain warranty service, in the United States and Canada call 1-800-620-2790. Call agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the phone.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the
country where the original purchase was made.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction/education

•Installation

•Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to weather, lightning, and other acts of God, such as power surges

• Accidental damage

•Misuse

•Abuse

•Negligence

• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or
apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.

• Unauthorized modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna

• Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).

• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply

• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Rocketfish to service the Product

• Products sold "as is" or "with all faults"

• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)

• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed

• Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product

• Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one tenth
(1/10) of the display size or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based displays may contain a limited number of pixels that
may not function normally.)

• Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids, gels or pastes.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. ROCKETFISH PRODUCTS MAKES NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY
PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Rocketfish:
1-800 620-2790
www.rocketfishproducts.com
Rocketfish is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.
*Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A.
©2019 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

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