APV Vario Harrow VS 1200 M1 Operating instructions

ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL

Version: 1.0 EN / Item no.: 00601-3-874

Vario Harrow Operating Manual

VS 600 M1, VS 750 M1, VS 900 M1, VS 1200 M1

Please read carefully before initial operation!

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Contents

CE conformity ............................................................................................................................... 3

1 Warranty............................................................................................................................... 4

2 Service ................................................................................................................................. 4

3 Location of the rating plate................................................................................................. 5

4 Operating manual for the Vario harrow ............................................................................. 6

4.1 Mounting on the tractor .............................................................................................. 6

4.2 Safe parking ............................................................................................................... 6

4.3 Folding the Vario harrow ............................................................................................ 6

4.4 Transport supports ..................................................................................................... 7

5 Working position and setting the working depth .............................................................. 8

5.1 Hydraulic tine adjustment ........................................................................................... 9

5.2 Additional adjustment options for ground adaptation .................................................. 9

6 Maintenance and care ....................................................................................................... 10

7 Technical data ................................................................................................................... 11

7.1 Harrow array widths ................................................................................................. 12

7.2 Combination options for the Vario harrow with pneumatic seeders .......................... 13

8 Hydraulicdiagram .............................................................................................................. 14

9 Changing the tines ............................................................................................................ 17

10 Road transport of the VS 600 M1 | VS 750 M1 | VS 900 M1 | VS 1200 M1 ...................... 17

10.1 Transport on public roads (in general) ...................................................................... 17

10.2 Calculation of the weight ratios ................................................................................ 18

10.3 Table for the weight ratios ........................................................................................ 19

11 Lighting circuit diagram .................................................................................................... 20

12 Decommissioning, storage and disposal ........................................................................ 20

12.1 Decommissioning the implement ............................................................................. 20

12.2 Storage of the implement ......................................................................................... 20

12.3 Disposal ................................................................................................................... 20

13 Cropping tips for using the Vario harrow ........................................................................ 21

14 Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 22

15 Safety information ............................................................................................................. 27

15.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................ 27

15.2 General safety-related instructions and accident prevention regulations .................. 27

15.3 Mounted implements ................................................................................................ 29

15.4 Hydraulic system ...................................................................................................... 29

15.5 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 29

15.6 Tyres ........................................................................................................................ 30

16 Safety signs ....................................................................................................................... 30

17 My idea ............................................................................................................................... 32

18 Index ................................................................................................................................... 33

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CE conformity

according to the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

We hereby declare that the implement described in the following meets the basic safety requirements in

Annexe I of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

This declaration loses its validity in cases of non-intended use and if changes are made to the implement

that were not approved by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer: APV-Technische Produkte GmbH,

Dallein 15, A-3753 Hötzelsdorf

Product designation: Vario harrow VS 600 M1

Number: 07018-1-000

Serial number: All serial numbers of the Vario harrow VS 600 M1

Product designation: Vario harrow VS 750 M1

Number: 07019-1-000

Serial number: All serial numbers of the Vario harrow VS 750 M1

Product designation: Vario harrow VS 900 M1

Number: 07020-1-000

Serial number: All serial numbers of the Vario harrow VS 900 M1

Product designation: Vario harrow VS 1200 M1

Number: 07014-1-000

Serial number: All serial numbers of the Vario harrow VS 1200 M1

Legal authorised person

for the technical documents: APV-Technische Produkte GmbH,

Dallein 15, A-3753 Hötzelsdorf

Conformity procedure: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex I

Conformity with the following directives:

2006/42/EC Machinery Directive

2004/108/EC EMC Directive

Applicable standards:

EN 349 Safety of machinery – Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body

EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment

ISO 12100 Safety of machinery; General principles for design; Risk assessment and risk reduction

ISO 13857 Safety of machinery – Safety distances

ISO 14982 Agricultural and forestry machinery ― Electromagnetic compatibility ― Test methods

and acceptance criteria

Dallein, 03/2018

City, Date

Ing. Jürgen Schöls

Management

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1 Warranty

Please check the implement for any transport damage immediately upon receipt. Later claims regarding

transport damage can no longer be considered.

We provide a six-month factory warranty as of the date of delivery (your invoice or the delivery slip serve

as a warranty certificate).

This warranty is applicable for cases of material or construction faults and does not include parts that are

damaged by normal or excessive wear.

The warranty expires

• if damage is caused by external forces.

• in cases of operating errors.

• if the kW/HP limits are significantly exceeded.

• if the implement is modified, expanded or equipped with third-party spare parts without our

permission.

2 Service

Please contact our service address in the following cases:

• If you still have questions regarding the handling of the Vario harrow despite the information

provided in this operating manual

• For spare parts orders

• To order maintenance and repair work

Service address:

APV - Technische Produkte GmbH

HEADQUARTERS

Dallein 15

AT-3753 Hötzelsdorf

AUSTRIA

Telephone: +43 (0) 2913 8001

Fax: +43 (0) 2913 8002

Email: service@apv.at

Web: www.apv.at

.

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Figure 1: Location of the rating plate

Figure 2: Position of the production number

3 Location of the rating plate

The rating plate can be found on the main

frame, near the connection point to the top link

arm (see Figure 1).

The following image (Figure 2) shows the layout of the rating plate:

The data on the rating plate have the following

meaning:

No.

Meaning

1 Designation

2 Model

3 Production number

4 Weight

5 Year of manufacture

PLEASE NOTE!

In cases of inquiries or warranty claims, please be sure to always tell us the production

number of your implement.

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4 Operating manual for the Vario harrow

4.1 Mounting on the tractor

Under difficult operating conditions, additional wheel weights can be useful. Please also refer to the

operating manual from the tractor manufacturer.

The tractor should be equipped with sufficient ballast weight at the front to ensure the steering and

braking capacity. At least 20% of the empty vehicle weight is required on the front axle.

The lifting links must be adjusted to the same height on the left and on the right. The implement must be

mounted on the 3-point linkage of the tractor. In doing so, the lower top link hole must be used.

Mount the top link so that it slants down towards the tractor during operation. (Observe the specifications

from the tractor manufacturer.)

4.2 Safe parking

1. The parking surface must be suitable for parking

the implement. The ground must be firm and

level, so that the stands do not sink in and the

harrow does not roll away.

2. To ensure safe parking of the implement, lower

the stands at the rear of the harrow.

3. Make sure that the tines do not touch the ground

in the process to prevent damage to the tines.

4. The stands must be secured with a spring cotter

on the pin to prevent accidental loosening.

5. The securing chains must be hooked onto the

side frame.

6. Then the pressure in the hydraulic hoses to the

tractor must be relieved.

4.3 Folding the Vario harrow

1. Fold the implement only when it is raised from the ground.

2. Ensure that no one is standing in the danger area!

3. Couple the hydraulic line plugs. (ensure that they are always

kept clean!)

4. Afterwards, fill the cylinder with oil. The cylinders are filled as

soon as the load on the securing chains is relieved.

5. Unhook the securing chains.

6. When folding into transport position, the implement must also

be lifted from the ground and the harrow tines must be folded

up.

7. The feeler wheels on the side frame must be completely

raised before the harrow can be folded.

8. Hook on the securing chains again after the harrow has been

folded.

9. The tines may be pre-tensioned only when the Vario harrow is

unfolded.

During the folding procedure, first the outer side frame is folded by

180° onto the inner frame, which is then folded up by 90°.

The hydraulic connections for folding and tine pre-tensioning are marked with cable ties. If two cable ties

are attached to the hose, it means that it is the flow line (+). In contrast, if only one cable tie is attached

to the hose, it is the return line (-).

Figure 4

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PLEASE NOTE!

When uncoupling the hydraulic hoses for the tine pre-tensioning under pressure, first

close the stop tap, and only then unplug the hydraulic hoses. By doing so, the tines

remain in the desired position, even when the harrow is parked.

4.4 Transport supports

Before initial operation of the Vario harrow, all of the transport supports must be removed:

• Loosen the bolts and pull off the supports.

TIP!

If the harrow is not used for an extended period of time, the transport supports can be

installed on the feeler wheels to relieve the tyres during longer downtimes.

If they are not used, the transport supports must be disposed of properly.

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

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Figure

9

Figure 8

5 Working position and setting the working depth

The harrow intensity is set with the

pre-tensioning of the spring pack. The

pre-setting is made hydraulically and

comfortably from the tractor seat. On

the scale (see Figure 8), the driver

can read the level that is currently

set. Here, the springs are not pre-

tensioned at positions -3 to 0. Pre-

tensioning begins at 0, and the full

pre-tension is reached at position 6.

At position -3, the tines are folded up,

which means that the tines are in

transport position.

The working speed has a significant

effect on the intensity of harrowing.

The normal speed range is between 4

and 12 km/h, depending on the crop

sensitivity.

The feeler wheels can be moved on the frame to the desired track

width. The harrowing height can be adjusted with the pattern of holes

in the feeler wheels. The higher the feeler wheels are moved up in the

frame, the smaller the distance between the frame and the ground and

the more slanted the position of the tine ends relative to the ground.

Scales are attached to the feeler wheels. When all of the feeler wheels

are set to the same number, all of the feeler wheels are at the same height.

PLEASE NOTE!

If the feeler wheels are moved down again, it does not result in more pressure on the

tines, but rather only the working depth is increased.

PLEASE NOTE!

Ideally, there should be a right angle

(90°) between the wearing end of the

tines and the soil (see Figure 10 -

centre). Because of the pre-tensioning,

the right angle is only reached while

driving.

All of the tine rows should penetrate the soil to the

same depth (working depth), i.e. the frame must run

parallel to the ground.

To achieve this, the extension of the top link must also be adjusted. The parallelism of the frame to the

ground can be read on the spirit level on the centre frame.

CAUTION!

When the harrow is lowered, do not allow it to push or roll back with the tractor;

otherwise, the tines and bearing points can be damaged.

Figure 10: A 90°-angle is ideal

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CAUTION!

Driving in curves is not permitted. If there is no other option, these curves must be

driven in a very large radius.

5.1 Hydraulic tine adjustment

The tines are adjusted with multiple hydraulic cylinders connected in parallel. This allows the tine

position to be changed while driving.

All of the hydraulic cylinders (Figure 11) are connected by an oil circuit. Adjustments are made using a

double-acting control unit and the flow divider on the centre frame (Figure 12).

5.2 Additional adjustment options for ground adaptation

The slot in the cylinder working point further improves the

ground adaptation of the Vario harrow. If the laterally bolted,

folding locking plates installed, the upward ground

adaptation is fully available, but the downward ground

adaptation is limited. This has the advantage that the

harrow sags less, which is helpful when turning. If the plates

are removed, the ground adaptation is available in both

directions.

Figure 11

Figure 12

Figure 13: Folding locking plate

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6 Maintenance and care

PLEASE NOTE!

When the implement is lifted off of the ground, the two side wings of the frame should be

pointing slightly down. If this is not the case or if the wings are pointing down too much,

the stop bolts on the joint must be adjusted.

To maintain the implement in good condition even after a long service life, the following instructions must

be observed:

• In the supplement "For your safety…" you will find some basic safety regulations for maintenance

work.

• Original parts and accessories are designed especially for the machines or implements.

• Please note that parts and accessories not supplied by us have also not been tested and approved

by us.

• The installation or use of such products can therefore possibly negatively change or impede the

constructional properties of your implement. The manufacturer rules out any liability for damages

resulting from the use of non-original parts and accessories.

• The manufacturer is not liable for any unauthorised modifications and the use of components and

mounted parts on the implement.

• All bolted connections should be re-tightened at the latest after 3 operating hours and again after

20 hours, and then checked regularly. Loose bolts can cause significant consequential damage,

which is not covered by the warranty.

• The grease points on the joints and bearings must be lubricated regularly (approx. every 10

operating hours with universal grease).

• After the first 10 operating hours and subsequently every 50 operating hours, the hydraulic units

and tube lines must be checked for leaks and the bolted connections must be tightened if

necessary.

• Check the hydraulic hoses for wear before every operation.

• Caution! Liquids escaping under high pressure can penetrate the skin. For this reason, a physician

must be consulted immediately in case of accident!

• After cleaning, lubricate all of the grease points and distribute the grease evenly in the bearing

points (e.g. perform a short test run).

• Do not use a high pressure cleaner to clean bearing and hydraulic parts.

• The paint can be damaged by cleaning with excessive pressure.

• During the winter, the implement should be protected against rust with an environmentally-friendly

product.

• Park the implement protected from weather conditions.

• Hydraulically as well as mechanically folded implement must only be parked in a folded state.

• Put down the implement in a way that the tines are not needlessly strained.

• Occasionally check the tyre inflation pressure (4 bar).

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7 Technical data

Type designation: VS 600 M1 VS 750 M1 VS 900 M1 VS 1200 M1

Mode of operation:

With its unique tine spring system, the Vario harrow is a cultivating tine

weeder that adapts precisely to the ground. The harrow tines can be

lifted and are pivot-mounted, so that the harrow can only deflect up and

down, not to the left and right.

Working width: 6.2 m 7.6 m 9.2 m 12.2 m

Transport dimensions,

folded (L x W x H in m):

2.40 x 3.00 x

2.85

2.40 x 3.00 x

3.55

2.40 x 3.00 x

3.55

2.40 x 3.00 x

3.55

Working depth: All models: 0-30 mm

Number of tines: 178 tines 218 tines 264 tines 350 tines

Tine diameter: All models: 8 mm

Tine length: All models: 520 mm

Line distance: All models: 35 mm

Mounting/hitch (three-

point, …):

Mounting – CAT 2 / CAT 2N

Feeler wheels 4 tines 4 tines 4 tines 6 tines

Net weight: 800 kg 900 kg 1100 kg 1500 kg

Parking supports: All models: 2 supports, if no feeler wheels are used at the rear

Working tools: Cranced tines with a diameter of 8 mm

Ground adaptation: Is achieved through the unique tine spring system

Minimum tractor

performance:

37 kW / 50 HP 44 kW / 60 HP 55 kW / 75 HP 66 kW / 90 HP

Accessories:

(see page 22)

•

Mounting option for PS120 M1 – PS500 M2

• Warning sign with lighting

• Access platform for the PS series

• Dispersion plate assembly

• Rear feeler wheels

• Operating hours counter

• Top link sensor

• Wheel sensor

• GPSa sensor

• Carbide tines

• Manual tine lifting

Can be equipped with: PS 120 M1 – PS 500 M2 (see Point 7.2)

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7.1 Harrow array widths

VS600: VS 750:

Figure 14: VS 600 Figure 15: VS 750

VS900:

Figure 16: VS 900

VS1200:

Figure 17: VS 1200

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7.2 Combination options for the Vario harrow with pneumatic seeders

PS

PS 120 E PS 200 E PS 200 H PS 300 E PS 300 H PS 500 E PS 500 H

Dimensions PS

HxWxD [cm]

Weight [kg]

90x60x80 cm

45 kg

100x70x90 cm

60 kg

100x70x110 cm

83 kg

110x80x100 cm

70 kg

110x80x115 cm

93 kg

125x80x120 cm

93 kg

125x80x125 cm

116 kg

Parts for

mounting

VS

Combined state: Dimensions HxWxD [cm] and weight [kg]

VS600M1

800 kg

300x240x285cm

845 kg

300x240x285cm

860 kg

300x240x285cm

883 kg

300x240x285cm

870 kg

300x240x285cm

893 kg

300x240x285cm

893 kg

300x240x285cm

916 kg

Mounting kits for

PS, see

Point 15

VS750M1

900 kg

NO NO

300x240x355cm

983 kg

NO

300x240x355cm

993 kg

NO

300x240x355cm

1016 kg

Mounting kits for

PS, see

Point 15

VS900M1

1100 kg

NO NO

300x240x355cm

1,183 kg

NO

300x240x355cm

1,193 kg

NO

300x240x355cm

1,216 kg

Mounting kits for

PS, see

Point 15

VS1200M1

1500 kg

NO NO

300x240x355cm

1,583 kg

NO

300x240x355cm

1,593 kg

NO

300x240x355cm

1,616 kg

Mounting kits for

PS, see

Point 15

Figure 18: Harrow - Top view in transport position

Figure 19:

Pneumatic seeder - Top view

Depth D

Width W

Depth D

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8 Hydraulicdiagram

VS 600 M1

1 Control unit 6 Locking block

2 Coupling sleeve BG 2 7 Ball valve

3 Coupling plug BG 2 8 Double-acting cylinder for tine adjustment

4 T-connection 9 Double-acting cylinder for folding

5 3-way flow divider

Figure 20

Tractor

-

side

Implement

-

side

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VS 750 M1

1 Control unit 6 Locking block

2 Coupling sleeve BG 2 7 Ball valve

3 Coupling plug BG 2 8 Double-acting cylinder for tine adjustment

4 T-connection 9 Double-acting cylinder for folding

5 3-way flow divider

Figure 21

Tractor

-

side

Implement

-

side

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VS 900 M1 and VS 1200 M1

1 Control unit

7 Ball valve

2 Coupling sleeve BG 2

8 Lift limiter

3 Coupling plug BG 2

9 Double-acting cylinder for folding, inside

4 T-connection

10

Double-acting cylinder for tine adjustment

5 7-way flow divider

11

Double-acting cylinder for folding, outside

6 Locking block

Figure 22

Implement

-

side

Tractor

-

side

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9 Changing the tines

To be able to replace broken or worn tines, all you have

to do is loosen the nut on the plastic pack, remove the

bearing unit (bolt + nut + bearing shell), and pull the tine

out of the frame. Reverse procedure for assembly.

10 Road transport of the

VS 600 M1 | VS 750 M1 |

VS 900 M1 | VS 1200 M1

10.1 Transport on public roads (in general)

• Check that none of the safety splints or similar were lost during operation.

• Comply with the regulations of your country's legislation.

• Only relieve the hydraulic hoses shortly before uncoupling the tractor by putting the tractor control

unit into float position.

• The axle load and the total weight of the towing vehicle may not be exceeded.

• The mounted implement must be identified with warning signs or stickers with red and white

slanted lines (according to DIN, ÖNORM or respective STANDARDS) according to the regulations

of the specific country.

• Any part posing a traffic hazard or dangerous parts (tines) must be covered and additionally

identified

• with warning signs or stickers. Warning signs or stickers should be visible at a height of max. 150

cm above the road when driving.

• Lighting equipment on the towing vehicle may not be hidden by the implement, otherwise they

must be installed on the mounted implement.

• The steering capacity of the tractor must not be impeded or reduced by the mounted implement!

• Semi-mounted implements may only be towed on public roads with an operating permit.

• Hydraulic implements must be folded in transport position.

• Ensure that the stop tap (if equipped) is closed or the securing chains are hooked.

• Also ensure than none of the safety splints were lost during operation.

• Comply with the regulations of your country's legislation.

• Only relieve the hydraulic hose at home by putting the tractor control unit into float position. The

bracket for the warning signs (additional equipment) is mounted on the centre frame (see point 14

Accessories).

• When driving on roads after field operation, the tine beds should be cleaned of harrowing residues

(soil, grass, etc...).

Figure 23

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10.2 Calculation of the weight ratios

for axle loads on the tractor and ballast weights

Implements mounted on the 3-point hitch change the total weight and the axle loads of the tractor. These

values may not exceed the permissible measures. The load-bearing capacity of the tyres must also be

observed.

The front axle of the tractor must be loaded with at least 20 % of the net weight of the tractor.

The necessary ballast weight as well as the actual axle loads can be determined using the following

formulas:

Specifications:

T

L

Tractor net weight

T

V

Front axle load for the empty tractor

T

H

Rear axle load for the empty tractor

G

H

Total weight of the rear-mounted

implement

G

V

Total weight of the front-mounted

implement

a Distance from the centre of gravity of the

front-mounted implement to the centre of

the front axle

b Wheelbase of the tractor

c Distance from the centre of the rear axle

to the centre of the lower link ball

d Distance from the centre of the lower link

ball to the centre of gravity of the rear-

mounted implement

(d

= 97 cm)

Weight calculations

1. Calculation of the minimum front ballast for rear-mounted implements G

V min

:

This result is entered in the table on the next page.

2. Calculation of the minimum rear ballast for front-mounted implements G

H min

:

This result is also entered in the table on the next page.

3. Calculation of the actual front axle load T

v tat

:

If the required minimum front ballast (G

V min

) is not reached with the front-mounted implement (G

V

),

the weight of the front-mounted implement must be increased to the weight of the minimum front

ballast!

Now enter the calculated actual front axle load and the permissible front axle load specified in the

tractor operating manual in the table on the next page.

Figure 24

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4. Calculation of the actual total weight G

tat

:

If the required minimum rear ballast (GH) is not reached with the rear-mounted implement (GH

min), the weight of the rear-mounted implement must be increased to the weight of the minimum

rear ballast!

Now enter the calculated total weight and the permissible total weight specified in the tractor

operating manual in the table.

5. Calculation of the actual rear axle load T

H tat

:

Now enter the calculated actual rear axle load and the permissible rear axle load specified in the

tractor operating manual in the table.

6. Tyre load capacity:

Enter the doubled value (two tyres) for the permissible tyre load capacity (see e.g. tyre

manufacturer documents) in the table.

CAUTION!

The minimum ballast must be attached to the tractor as a mounted implement or ballast

weight!

The calculated values may not be higher than the permissible values!

10.3 Table for the weight ratios

Actual value

acc. to calculation

Permissible value

acc. to operating

manual

Double the

permissible tyre load

capacity

(2 tyres)

Minimum ballast

front/rear

kg

Total weight

kg

≤

kg

Front axle load

kg

≤

kg

≤

kg

Rear axle load

kg

≤

kg

≤

kg

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11 Lighting circuit diagram

1 12 V plug, 7-pin

2 Rear light, right

2.1 Turn signal

2.2 Rear light

2.3 Brake light

3 Rear light, left

3.1 Brake light

3.2 Rear light

3.3 Turn signal

Plug and cable assignment:

12 Decommissioning, storage and disposal

12.1 Decommissioning the implement

To ensure that the implement remains fully functional, even if it is out of operation for longer periods of

time, it is important to take precautions for storage: To do so, observe Point 4.2 Safe parking.

12.2 Storage of the implement

The implement must be stored in a dry place protected from weather conditions to ensure that it remains

functional even if it is stored for a longer period of time.

12.3 Disposal

Disposal of the implement must be performed according to the local disposal regulations for machines.

No.

Desig.

Colour

Function

1 L Yellow Turn signal, left

2 54g --- ---

3 31 White Ground

4 R Green Turn signal, right

5 58R Brown Rear light, right

6 54 Red Brake light

7 58L Black Rear light, left

Figure

25

RIGHT

LEFT

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