Whirlpool Vent system User Manual

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Before you start Electrical requirements Product dimensions Cabinet dimensions Countertop cutout dimensions Vent system requirements

Interior-mounted vent motor Installation steps Vent system requirements

Exterior-mounted vent motor Installation steps Use and Care Information Accessories

Installation Instructions and

Use and Care Guide

30" (76.2 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 42" (106.7 cm)

Retractable (Pop-up) Downdraft Vent Systems

IMPORTANT: Read and save

these instructions.

IMPORTANT:

Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.

Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.

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Before you start...

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the front of the downdraft vent above the wiring box cover.

Check location where downdraft vent will be installed. The location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans. Before making countertop cutout, check that downdraft vent and cooktop location will clear cabinet walls, backsplash, and rear wall studs inside cabinet.

ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE RETRACTABLE DOWNDRAFT VENT IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to

hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Your safety and the safety of

others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

Parts supplied for installation:

Parts needed for installation:

Tools needed for installation:

Phillips screwdriver

flat-blade screwdriver

caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

duct tape

metal snips

pliers

pencil

saber or keyhole saw

drill

1/8" drill bit

level

wire stripper or utility knife

Electrical ground is required. See “Electrical requirements,” page 3.

When installing downdraft vent, the cabinet drawer will need to be removed and the drawer front installed permanently to cabinet.

Note: Downdraft vent is installed directly behind the cooktop. Install downdraft vent first.

Downdraft vent is not approved for use in mobile homes.

Cabinet construction: Downdraft

vent is designed for use in a cabinet with a depth of 24" (61 cm). Some installations require a countertop deeper than 25" (63.5 cm). See chart on page

5. The maximum depth of the overhead cabinet is 13" (33 cm). Overhead cabinets installed at either side of the downdraft vent must be 18" (45.7 cm) above the cooking surface.

See cooktop Installation Instructions before making any cutouts and for the minimum distance between the front edge of the countertop and front edge of cooktop. The minimum horizontal distance between the overhead cabinets is the same as the width of the installed downdraft vent.

When installing a 36" (91.4 cm) or 42" (106.7 cm) retractable downdraft vent with “Create-ACooktop” modules, the optional support must be installed on the front of the downdraft vent. See installation steps for details.

3/8" (9.5 mm) nut driver or ratchet

gloves

measuring tape

safety glasses

• 1 top trim

• 2 end caps

• 2 lower support legs

• 2 overcounter support brackets

• 2 undercounter mounting brackets

• 1 bag of fasteners

• 1 metal cover

• 1 backdraft damper

• literature package

• optional support and two screws (36" (91.4 cm) or 42" (106.7 cm) models only)

• 2 U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed 1/2" (12.7 mm) conduit connectors (3 are required if the exterior-mounted vent motor is used.)

• 1 wall cap for interior-mounted motor

• vent system

• power supply cable

• wiring cable for optional remote blower kit.

WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable Codes and Standards, including Fire Rated Construction. The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),and the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

Electrical requirements

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is the customer’s responsibility:

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

• To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician

if you are not sure downdraft vent is properly grounded.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

IMPORTANT: Save Installation instructions for electrical inspector’s use.

E.A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed, 1/2"

(12.7 mm) conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the downdraft vent and at the junction box).

A.A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only

electrical supply is required on a separate 15-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A timedelay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. The fuse must be sized per local codes in accordance with the electrical rating of the downdraft vent as specified on the model/serial rating plate located on the front of the downdraft vent above the wiring box cover.

B.THE DOWNDRAFT VENT

MUST BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY.

C.Wire sizes and connections

must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91

- latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

D.This downdraft vent should

be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) through flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper cable. Allow some slack in the cable so the downdraft vent can be moved if servicing is ever necessary.

F. A wiring diagram is located

on the downdraft vent base above the wiring box cover.

* National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

** Canadian Standard Association

178 Rexdale Boulevard Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario M9W 1R3

Cabinet dimensions

Product dimensions

top trim widths 30" vent (76.2 cm) 36" vent (91.4 cm) 42" vent (106.7 cm)

3/8" (9.5 mm)

8-1/4" (21 cm) retractable vent height

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

26-1/8" (66.4 cm)

2-1/8” (54 cm)

INTERNAL

BLOWER

MOTOR

EXTERIOR-MOUNTED

BLOWER MOTOR

5/8" (15.9 mm)

(10.2 cm)

(20.3 cm)

9" (22.9 cm)

Diameter

16"

(40.6 cm)

(20,3 cm)

16"

(40.6 cm)

5/8" (15.9 mm)

9-3/8" (23.8 cm)

16"

(40.6 cm)

16"

(40.6 cm)

4-1/8"+A (10.5 cm)

17-9/16" (44.6 cm)

17-3/16" (43.7 cm)

A = 1/2" (12.7 mm)

min.

23-9/16" (59.8 cm)

3/8" (9.5 mm)

centerline of cooktop cutout

3-1/4"x 10"

(8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

See cooktop manufacturer’s instructions for cooktop cutout depth and width.

Use dimensions for vent system cutout location that applies to your installation.

Vent system cutout dimensions for internal blower models only.

Exterior mounted blower systems connect with 9" (22.9 cm) round vent. The cutout locations for this vent system will depend upon your specific installation.

Locate power supply junction box at lower right hand rear corner of cabinet.

all cutouts are for 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) vent system

27" (68.6 cm) for 30" (76.2 cm) vent 33" (83.8 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) vent 39" (99.1 cm) for 42" (106.7 cm) vent

Countertop cutout dimensions

27-1/2" (69.9 cm) for 30" (76.2 cm) vent 33-1/2" (85.1 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) vent 39-1/2" (100.3 cm) for 42" (106.7 cm) vent

See cutout dimensions chart below.

A = 1/2"

(12.7 mm)

min.

centerline of

cooktop cutout

Some models require a countertop deeper than 25" (63.5 cm); see cutout dimensions chart below.

1/4" (6.4 mm)

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

cooktop

backsplash

downdraft

vent

countertop

1/2" (12.7 mm) min.

1/2" (12.7 mm)

minimum

* Installation with vent system requires countertop and base cabinet deeper than standard 25" (63.5 cm) deep countertop and 24" (61.0 cm) deep base cabinet.

It is recommended that the cooktop and vent cutouts be drawn on the countertop before making any cutouts to avoid mistakes.

See Cooktop Installation Instructions for complete cutout dimensions, location dimensions and installation details.

IMPORTANT: Countertops with a bullnosed front edge are not recommended for these installations.

Cooktop Installed with

Cooktop Models Size Vent System Models A B C D E F G H

KGCT305G KGCS105G 30" KIRD801HSS KIRD802HSS 29" 27-1/2" 19-5/8" 2-1/8" 1-3/4" 31-3/8" 23" 25"

(76.2 cm) KIRD801XSS KIRD802XSS (73.7 cm) (69.9 cm) (49.8 cm) (5.4 cm) (4.4 cm) (79.7 cm) (58.4 cm) (63.5 cm)

KECC501G

KECC502G*30" KIRD801HSS KIRD802HSS 29-1/2" 27-1/2" 20-1/2" 2-1/8" 2" 31-1/2" 23-1/4" 25-7/8"

KECC507G

KECC508G*(76.2 cm) KIRD801XSS KIRD802XSS (74.9 cm) (69.9 cm) (52.1 cm) (5.4 cm) (5.1 cm) (80.0 cm) (59.1 cm) (65.7 cm)

KECS100G

30" KIRD801HSS KIRD802HSS 28-7/8" 27-1/2" 19" 2-1/2" 3-3/8" 31-1/2" 23" 25-5/8"

(76.2 cm) KIRD801XSS KIRD802XSS (73.3 cm) (69.9 cm) (48.3 cm) (6.4 cm) (8.6 cm) (80.0 cm) (58.4 cm) (65.1 cm)

SCS3004G SCS3014G, 30" GZ7930XGS 29" 27-1/2" 19-5/8" 2-1/8" 1-3/4" 31-3/8" 23" 25" GLT3014G (76.2 cm) GZ7930XHS (73.7 cm) (69.9 cm) (49.8 cm) (5.4 cm) (4.4 cm) (79.7 cm) (58.4 cm) (63.5 cm)

RCC3024G

GJC3034G*30" GZ7930XGS 29-1/2" 27-1/2" 20-1/2" 2" 2" 30" 23" 25-3/4"

(76.2 cm) GZ7930XHS (74.9 cm) (69.9 cm) (52.1 cm) (5.1 cm) (5.1 cm) (76.2 cm) (58.4 cm) (65.4 cm)

RCS3004G

RCS3014G*30" GZ7930XGS 28-7/8" 27-1/2" 19" 2-1/2" 3" 31-1/2" 23" 25-1/2"

YRCS3014G

(76.2 cm) GZ7930XHS (73.3 cm) (69.9 cm) (48.3 cm) (6.4 cm) (7.6 cm) (80.0 cm) (58.4 cm) (64.8 cm)

KGCT365G KECT366G 36" KIRD861HSS KIRD862HSS 35-1/4" 33-1/2 19-5/8" 2-1/8" 1-3/4" 37-1/2" 23" 25" KGCS166G (91.4 cm) KIRD861XSS KIRD862XSS (89.5 cm) (85.9 cm) (49.8 cm) (5.4 cm) (4.4 cm) (95.3 cm) (58.4 cm) (63.5 cm)

KECC562G

KECC567G*36" KIRD861HSS KIRD862HSS 35-1/2" 33-1/2" 20-1/2" 2-1/8" 2" 37-1/2" 23-1/4" 26-7/8"

KECC568G

(91.4 cm) KIRD861XSS KIRD862XSS (90.2 cm) (85.9 cm) (52.1 cm) (5.4 cm) (5.1 cm) (95.3 cm) (59.1 cm) (68.3 cm)

KECS161G

36" KIRD861HSS KIRD862HSS 35" 33-1/2" 19" 2-1/2" 3-3/8" 37-5/8" 23" 25-5/8"

(91.4 cm) KIRD861XSS KIRD862XSS (88.9 cm) (85.9 cm) (48.3 cm) (6.4 cm) (8.6 cm) (95.6 cm) (58.4 cm) (65.1 cm)

SCS3614G 36" GZ7936XGS 35-1/4" 33-1/2" 19-5/8" 2-1/8" 1-3/4" 37-1/2" 23" 25"

(91.4 cm) GZ7936XHS (89.5 cm) (85.9 cm) (49.8 cm) (5.4 cm) (4.4 cm) (95.3 cm) (58.4 cm) (63.5 cm)

GLT3614XG 36" GZ7936XGS 35-1/4" 33-1/2" 19-5/8" 2-1/8" 1-3/4" 36-5/8" 23" 25"

(91.4 cm) GZ7936XHS (89.5 cm) (85.9 cm) (49.8 cm) (5.4 cm) (4.4 cm) (93.0 cm) (58.4 cm) (63.5 cm)

GJC3634G

36" GZ7936XGS 35-1/2" 33-1/2" 20-1/2" 2" 2" 36" 23" 25-3/4"

(91.4 cm) GZ7936XHS (90.2 cm) (85.9 cm) (52.1 cm) (5.1 cm) (5.1 cm) (91.4 cm) (58.4 cm) (65.4 cm)

RCS3614G

36" GZ7936XGS 35" 33-1/2" 19" 2-1/2" 3" 37-5/8" 23" 25-5/8"

(91.4 cm) GZ7936XHS (88.9 cm) (85.9 cm) (48.3 cm) (6.4 cm) (7.6 cm) (95.6 cm) (58.4 cm) (65.1 cm)

KGCS127G 42" KIRD821HSS 42-3/4" 39-1/8" 19-5/8" 2-1/8" 1-3/4" 44-1/2" 23" 25”

(106.7 cm) KIRD822HSS (108.6 cm) (99.4 cm) (49.8 cm) (5.4 cm) (4.4 cm) (113.0 cm) (58.4 cm) (63.5 cm)

3/4" (19.1 mm) max.

backsplash depth

1/2" (12.7 mm)

minimum to

splashguard or

rear wall

Overall width of cooktop

and downdraft vent system

Overall depth of cooktop

and downdraft vent

system

Required min.

countertop depth

Vent system requirements

Venting system must terminate to the outside.

Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.

Do not use 4"(10.2 cm) laundrytype wall caps

Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

Vent work needed for installation is not supplied.

Wall cap is Not provided with interior-mounted motor.

Determine which venting method to use. Vent system can extend through either the wall or roof.

The length of vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.

The size of the vent should be uniform.

Do Not install two elbows together.

Use duct tape to seal all joints in

the vent system. Use caulking tape to seal the

exterior wall or floor opening around cap.

Do Not cut joist or stud. If vent cutout falls over a joist or stud, a supporting frame must be constructed.

Flexible metal vent is Not recommended. If it is used,

calculate each foot of flexible vent as two feet of rigid metal vent. Flexible elbows count twice as much as standard elbows.

NOTE: Make sure there is proper clearance within the wall or floor before making exhaust vent cutouts.

Recommended vent system length

For either interior-mounted or exterior-mounted blower installations, vent system length should not exceed the maximum lengths listed in the “Maximum length of vent system” chart. (See this page for Interior-mounted vent motor; page 9 for exteriormounted vent motor.)

Interior-mounted vent motor

Installation requirements

Island location

Built-in cabinet locations

down vent

rear vent

left vent

right vent

aaa

Vent system installed under a concrete slab using PVC sewer pipe.

wall cap

6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling

6" (15.2 cm)

round PVC sewer pipe

6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent

Tightly pack gravel or sand completely around pipe.

transition

6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent

6" (15.2 cm)

round PVC

coupling

concrete slab

6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe

6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow

16" (40.6 cm)

maximum

12" (30.5 cm)

minimum

SBCCI

aaa

wall cap

window well

6" (15.2 cm) min.

Tightly pack gravel or sand completely around pipe.

transition

6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent

6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling

6" (15.2 cm) round sewer pipe

6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow

concrete slab

6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling

12" (30.5 cm)

minimum

6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe

Optional vent system installed under a concrete slab into a window well.

Do not vent a gas cooktop into a window well.

SBCCI

Seal the space between the outside of wall cap inlet inside of PVC coupling with caulking metal.

Maximum length of vent system

For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows. If more than one elbow is used, make sure that there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight vent between any two elbows. Do Not install two elbows together. It is recommended that you use round vent instead of rectangular vent, especially if elbows are required. If rectangular vent is required, it should be transitioned to 6" (15.2 cm) round vent as soon as possible.

Determining the length of system you need:

To calculate the length of system you need, add the equivalent feet for each vent piece that will be needed. See example for 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system.

Vent Length

6" (15.2 cm) round 35 feet (8.9 m) 3-1/4" x 10" 35 feet (8.9 m)

(8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

6" (15.2 cm) round vent system

6 ft. (1.8 m)

2 ft. (0.6 m)

90° elbows

transition

Maximum length = 35 ft. (8.9 m)

1 - wall cap = 0 ft. (0 m) 8 ft. (2.4 m) straight = 8 ft. (2.4 m) 2 - 90° elbows = 10 ft. (3 m) Transition = 4.5 ft. (1.4 m)

Length of 6" (15.2 cm) system = 22.5 ft. (6.9 m)

Recommended standard fittings

3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) to 6" (15.2 cm) = 4.5 ft. (1.4 m)

90° elbow = 5 ft. (1.5 m)

45° elbow =

2.3 ft. (0.8 m)

6" wall cap = 0 ft. (0 m)

6" (15.2 cm) to 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) = 1 ft. (0.3 m)

3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) to 6" (15.2 cm) 90° elbow = 5 ft. (1.5 m)

6" (15.2 cm) to 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow = 5 ft. (1.5 m)

1. Put on gloves and safety

glasses. Place cardboard or another form of protection on top of a flat surface where you can easily assemble the downdraft vent system. Remove parts packages, downdraft vent and blower box from carton. Remove all shipping materials, tape and protective film from downdraft vent and blower box.

3. Attach the left side and right

side end caps to the downdraft. Use 1 screw with each end cap.

2. Attach the left side and

right side overcounter support brackets to the downdraft. Use 1 screw with each bracket.

5. Carefully insert downdraft

vent into countertop cutout. Two people are recommended to support the weight of the downdraft vent during lifting. Check that downdraft vent is parallel to side of cutout and that mounting brackets overlap countertop.

6. Move support legs down

against cabinet floor. Place a level against front of downdraft vent base and adjust until downdraft vent is level vertically. Use a pencil to mark the top of each leg on downdraft vent. Then mark location of support leg mounting holes on cabinet floor. Remove downdraft vent from cutout. Drill starter holes at each mounting screw location on cabinet floor. Align top of legs with pencil marks on face of downdraft vent. Tighten screws in legs.

7. Determine which direction

(down, rear, left, or right) vent will need to run from blower vent when installed in cabinet.

Down venting:

Downdraft vent is shipped with blower in down venting position so no modification is required. Go to Step 8.

Left or right venting: a. Remove 4 hex nuts that attach

blower box to downdraft vent base. Remove blower box.

b. Rotate blower box 90° to left or right so that vent blower is repositioned in the direction needed.

c. Reattach blower box to downdraft vent base with 4 hex nuts.

Rear venting: a. Remove 4 hex nuts that attach

blower box to downdraft vent base. Remove blower box.

b. Note how wiring cable is installed under plastic clips inside vent base. Then carefully remove wiring cable from plastic clips. Disconnect blower wiring cable.

c. Remove 6 Phillips-head screws attaching blower to blower box. Remove blower.

Installation steps

over counter support arm

4. Attach support legs to side

of downdraft vent with 2 screws in each leg. Do not tighten screws.

support leg

mark

level

end cap

d. Remove screws attaching

brackets to each side of blower. Reposition brackets on blower as shown. Then reinstall screws.

e. Reinstall blower in blower box with mouth of blower pointing out open side of blower box. Secure blower to blower box with 6 Phillips-head screws.

NOTE: Square metal frame attached to mouth of blower must be installed for proper operation.

f. Attach metal cover from parts bag over down-venting knockout in blower box. Remove rear knockout cover on back of vent base.

g. Reconnect blower wiring cable. Secure wiring cable in 2 black plastic clips inside vent base.The

wiring cable must be properly secured in the 2 clips (see step b.)

Reattach blower box to downdraft vent base with 4 hex nuts.

bracket for rear venting

8. Attach backdraft damper

over blower box knockout with 2 Phillips-head screws.

9. Remove the 2 Phillips-head

screws attaching the wiring box cover. Determine which direction (rear or down) electrical connection will need to run from appliance wiring box. Knock out rear or lower wiring opening in wiring box.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

WARNING

10. Insert downdraft vent

into countertop cutout. Two people are recommended to support the weight of the downdraft vent during lifting. Position downdraft vent so it is centered in cutout and parallel to edge of cutout. Check that downdraft vent is level vertically. Then fasten lower support legs to cabinet floor with screws.

11. Attach one undercounter

bracket on front upper right corner of downdraft vent with slot over vent mounting hole and flange against countertop. Attach other bracket to left side of downdraft vent. Carefully drill starter holes through undercounter mounting brackets into underside of countertop. Insert appropriate length screws into holes and tighten brackets to countertop.

When attaching undercounter bracket to underside of countertop, make sure that the screw length will not go through countertop when tightened.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect ground wire to green ground screw in terminal box.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

WARNING

12. Remove required

knockout and install conduit connector. Feed the power supply cable through the conduit connector and into the wiring box. Connect the white wires together with a twist-on wire connector. Connect the black wires together with a twist-on wire connector. Attach the green (or green and yellow) ground wire to eyelet with green ground screw. Tighten the conduit connector clamp screws. Reattach the wiring box cover.

wiring box

green ground screw

conduit

connector

13. Turn power supply on.

Push and hold for a few seconds the button on the top of the downdraft vent. Retractable section of downdraft vent will rise and blower will start. Position the top trim over the retractable section and snap trim into place.

14. Turn the control knob on

side of vent to check the operation and speed of blower.

If blower does not operate:

• Check that filter or filters are pressed in as far as they will go.

• Check that circuit breaker is not tripped or house fuse blown.

• Disconnect power source and check that wire connections have been made correctly.

ON/OFF button

blower control knob

end cap

top trim

filter or filters depending on model

microswitches behind filters.

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