Portable Air Conditioner, Heat Pump Heater,
Dehumidifier, Fan, & HEPA Air Purifier
PA1-12R-32 / PA1-14R-32
Operating Instructions
3046364
Model No. PA1-12R-32 / PA1-14R-32
© 2008 Soleus Air International
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Portable Air Conditioner
Exhaust Hoses (1)
Hose Adapters (1)
Window Kit Adapter (1)
HEPA Filter (1)
Remote Control
AAA Batteries (2)
Window Kit - 3 Sliding Panels (1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels)
Owner’s Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
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The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F.
Noise level is measured at a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit, when the unit is in cooling mode.
Power consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting.
These specifications are for reference only. For actual data, please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit.
If the environment temperature is higher than the max operating temperature or lower than the minimum operating temperature,
the air conditioner may not work properly.
MODEL
PA1-12R-32
PA1-14R-32
Cooling Capacity
Heating Capacity
12,000 BTU/Hr
12,500 BTU/Hr
14,000 BTU/Hr
14,500 BTU/Hr
Dehumidifying Capacity
Air Purifier Capacity
63 pts/day
63 pts/day
Removes 99.97% Microns
1387 Watts
Removes 99.97% Microns
1485 watts
Cooling
Heating
Power Consumption
1180 Watts
1200 Watts
Air Flow Volume
Power Source
265 CFM
115 V / 60 HZ
12.7 A
265 CFM
115 V / 60 HZ
13.6 A
Cooling
Heating
Rated Current
10.8 A
11 A
Sound Pressure Level
Weight
<50db(A)
86.9 lbs
<50db(A)
86.9 lbs
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Refrigerant
17.87”x14.3”x32.1”
R22
17.87”x14.3”x32.1”
R22
DISCLAIMER
ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER’S MANUAL ARE THE
PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT
TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN.
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM (Actual product design may differ slightly from images below)
FRONT
A
A. Control panel
B. Air outlet
B
F
C. Casters
D. Power Cord & Plug
E. Drain Plug
F. HEPA Air Purifier Storage
D
E
C
BACK
D
A. Hot air outlet grill
C
B
B. Lower air inlet grill
C. HEPA Air Purifier Holder
D. HEPA Air Purifier
A
ACCESSORIES
Flexible exhaust hose with 2 adapters
• 3-piece set
• stretches from 14 1/4” to 60 5/8”
(36cm to 150cm)
Adjustable window slider kit
• 3-piece set
• adjusts 33 1/2” to 81”
Drain tube
Drain pan
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INSTALLATION
SELECTING THE LOCATION
Place the unit in a flat location where the air out-
lets are not obstructed. Place the unit at least
20” (50cm) away from a wall or other obstacle.
MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE
Slide the square end of the exhaust duct over the
hot air outlet on the back of the unit.
The exhaust hose should be kept as short and
straight as possible. Prevent any sharp bends in
the exhaust hose, as this will trap hot exhaust air.
The hot exhaust air can be vented through the
wall or out a window. If mounting in the wall, the
height of the hole should be 16 to 50 inches
(40cm to 130cm).
Soleus Air does not provide a venting kit for
through the wall ventilation. Venting through the
wall requires a custom installation.
NOTE: The Portable Air Conditioner above may differ from the unit described in this manual. The above directions and images
show general directions for all Soleus Air single hose portable air conditioners.
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LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG
This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord and
plug as required by US National Electric Code 440.65. This cord consists of a length of shielded flexible cord
with no termination on the load side and a LCDI attachment plug on the line side.
The LCDI power cord and plug will remove the supply source via electrical disconnect (circuit trip) if the
nominal current leakage between the cord shield and either load conductor exceeds a predetermined value.
The cord will remain de-energized until the devise has been manually reset. This is intended to reduce the risk
of a fire in the power cord or combustible materials nearby. The cord shields are not grounded and they must
be considered a shock hazards if exposed. The cord shield must not be connected to ground or to any exposed
metal.
The test and reset buttons on the LCDI Plug are used to check if the plug is functioning properly. To test:
1. Plug power cord into wall outlet
2. Press TEST Button, circuit should trip, cutting power to the air conditioner
3. Press RESET button for use
If a test is performed and the indicator light remains ON, current leakage has been detected. Do not use the air
conditioner or attempt to reset the LCDI Plug. Contact Soleus Air Customer Service for troubleshooting
recommendations.
RESET
TEST
WARNING:
1. DO NOT press the TEST button while the air conditioner is operating.
2. The TEST and RESET buttons should not be used as “ON” and “OFF” switches.
3. The cord and plug are not intended to offer protection to externally connected loads or supply circuits.
4. The cord and plug are intended for indoor use only.
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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION
WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION
The window kit is designed to fit into most standard
vertical and horizontal windows, as well as some
sliding glass doors. However, it may be necessary to
modify some aspects of the installation process for
certain window types.
Open the window or sliding door and adjust the
length of the window kit to fit the opening. If
the window kit is not long enough, connect the
extra window kit panel to fit the opening. Mark
and cut down a single panel of the window kit
if necessary.
Window Slider Kit
Minimum: 33 1/2”
Maximum: 81”
Place the window kit between the window and the
window frame as shown in the images to the
right. Close the window onto the window kit to
form a tight seal.
Attach the exhaust duct adapter to the window kit.
Tabs located on the adapter will lock into
place securing the adapter to the window kit.
Window Slider Kit
Minimum: 33 1/2”
Maximum: 81”
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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION (cont’d)
NOTE: The Portable Air Conditioner above may differ from the unit described in this manual. The above directions and images
show general directions for all Soleus Air single hose portable air conditioners.
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CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL & MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY
▲
▼
MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY
AIR PURIFIER
AUTO
A/C
DEHUM.
FAN
HEATER
TIMER ON
TIMER OFF
FAN SPEED
TEMP AND
TIMER
INDICATOR
OSCILLATION ON/
BUCKET FULL COMPRESSOR ON
SLEEP MODE ON
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 9)
1) Power On and Off - Press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the POWER
button once more to turn the unit off.
2) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Auto mode,
Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan only, and Heater mode. Air Purifier Mode is a separate function, see
page 13 for Air Purifier Operation.
3) Fan Speed Control - Press the SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High, Me-
dium, and low. The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the speed of the fan icon on the front panel.
There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling modes. This speed is
next setting after low when pressing the speed control button. The speeds will cycle through in this order:
Low, Medium, High, Auto. Each change in speed will be associated with a “beep” sound from the unit.
4) Temperature - Select the desired temperature by pressing either ▼ or ▲ key when using the unit in
cooling or heating mode. The temperature indicator flashes to display the desired temperature setting. After
the temperature is set, the unit will display this temperature setting until it is changed by the user. The
Multi-color display shows temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Pressing the °C/°F button will change the
temperature select between °C and °F.
5) Timer & Time+- To program the auto off timer, press the TIMER button until the display shows a flash-
ing
when the unit is on. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the
unit to automatically turn off. To program the auto on timer, press the TIMER button when the unit is off.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on. You
can also press the TIME+ to increase the operating time. The timer can be programmed while the unit is on
or off. Once the timer is programmed the timer icon will stop flashing and remain lit. It is suggested to use
the remote control for a more full featured clock timer function (1-12 AM/PM) .
NOTE: The timer will also remember your settings when it is set. If you set the timer while in Air Condition-
ing mode, the timer will automatically turn the unit on and off in air conditioning mode according to the de-
sired programmed times. The timer will also remember the temperature settings, fan speed, and oscillation set-
ting. The timer works when the unit is in Air Conditioner mode, Heating mode, Dehumidifier mode, Fan
mode, Auto mode, and Air Purifier Mode (see page 13 for Air Purifier Mode).
OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Air Conditioner Mode
1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 5, 7 & 8).
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.
4) Press the Mode button until the “
” icon appears on the Multi-color display
5) Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel
display. The temperature ranges from 61°F - 88 °F (16 °C - 31 °C).
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6) Select the desired fan speed by pressing the SPEED button.
NOTE: During hot days, the unit will cool the room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the lowest
setting and the fan speed on high. Reducing the length of the exhaust duct, insulating the exhaust hose and
window kit, and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency.
NOTE: When the unit is running on cooling mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must be
vented outside using the supplied window kit.
Dehumidifier Mode
1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 5, 7 & 8).
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER Button on the control panel.
4) Press the MODE button until the “
” appears on the control panel display.
NOTE: The unit operates at low fan speed during dehumidifier mode. The unit cools room slightly during
the dehumidification. Keep the windows and doors closed to aid the effectiveness of the unit in removing the
moisture from the room.
NOTE: When the unit is running on dehumidifier mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must
be vented outside using the supplied window kit.
NOTE: The unit will not perform in dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is lower than 61°F .
Fan Mode
1) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
2) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.
3) Press the MODE button until the “
” icon appears on the control panel display.
4) Select the fan speed by pressing the SPEED button.
5) To circulate more air, press the SWING button on the remote control. The louvers will oscillate in our
exclusive WAVEFLO® pattern which moves the louvers up and down to increase air circulation.
NOTE: It is not necessary for the exhaust hoses and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode.
Heating Mode
1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 5, 7 & 8).
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.
4) Press the MODE button until the “
“ icon appears on the control panel display.
5) Press the ▼or ▲ buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display. The
temperature ranges from 61°F - 88 °F (16 °C - 31 °C).
6) Select the fan speed by pressing the SPEED button. It is recommended to set the fan speed to low.
NOTE: When heat mode is selected, the unit will shut down for 3-5 minutes, then start in heating mode.
NOTE: When the unit is running on heating mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must be
vented outside using the supplied window kit.
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Auto Mode
1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 7 & 8).
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.
4) Press the MODE button until the “
” icon appears on the control panel display. Select the fan speed
by pressing the FAN SPEED button.
NOTE: During AUTO mode, the unit operates in Heating mode when the room temperature is below 68 °F,
Dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is between 68 °F to 80 °F. And Air Conditioner mode when
the room temperature is above 80 °F.
Sleep Mode (This mode can only be selected when using the Remote control )
1) To set Sleep mode, make sure the unit is in Air Conditioner mode.
2) Press the SLEEP Button on the remote control. The “
” icon appears on the control panel display.
3) When in SLEEP mode, the fan will run on low to keep fan noise at a minimum.
4) When in Air Conditioner mode, the temperature setting will gradually increase to 2°F above the original set
temperature for 6 hours. After 6 hours the temperature setting will return to the set temperature.
5) When in Heating mode, the temperature setting will gradually decrease to 2°F below the original set tem-
perature for 6 hours. After 6 hours, the temperature setting will return to the set temperature.
6) When in Dehumidifier mode, the temperature will not change when Sleep mode is selected.
Air Purifier Mode - See Page 13
Compressor Indicator
The
icon will light up on the control panel display when the compressor turns on. The
icon will
turn off when the compressor shuts off.
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AIR PURIFIER FUNCTION
This portable air conditioner is equipped with a HEPA air purification mode. This mode is only available when
the HEPA air filter has been inserted into the Air Filter Holder. Please note, when the air filter is inserted into
the air cleaner, the unit will ONLY operate in air purifier mode. All other modes are not available when this
mode is selected.
To Operate Air Purifier Mode:
1. Disconnect the exhaust hose from the back of the air conditioner.
2. Remove the HEPA air filter from the storage compartment on the unit and the plastic packaging.
3. Remove the Air Filter Holder located on the back of the unit.
4. Place the air filter inside the Holder. Make sure the air filter is placed on top of the black plastic particulate
filter located inside the holder.
5. Once the air filter is installed, replace the Air Filter Holder on the back of the unit.
6. Turn the unit on by pressing either the POWER button (on the remote or control panel) or the PURIFY
button on the control panel. The
mode is selected.
icon will light up on the multi-color display when the air purifier
7. Once the unit is in Air Purifier Mode, all the other functions will be disabled except the SWING, Fan
Speed, and TIMER functions (see page 15 for the TIMER function).
8. To operate the unit in A/C, fan, heater, or dehumidifier mode, remove the air filter from the Air Filter
Holder and place the holder (with the particulate filter installed) in the back of the unit.
9. When not using the HEPA air filter, place it in the Air Filter Storage located on the front of the unit.
Replacing the HEPA Filter: When the HEPA filter needs to be replaced the
icon will flash on and off
on the display panel when in the unit is operating in Air Purifier Mode.
HEPA AIR FILTER
HEPA Air
Filter Holder
HEPA Air
Filter Storage
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OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
LCD DISPLAY
MODE BUTTON
FAN SPEED
POWER BUTTON
TEMP SETTING
TIMER ON
SWING (LOUVER
OSCILLATION)
SLEEP BUTTON
TIMER OFF
MINUTE SELECTER
HOUR SELECTER
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Power On and Off - Press the POWER (I/O) button on to turn the unit on or off When you press the
POWER button (when turning the unit on) the upper right square on the remote control LCD Display will
light up. When in Air Conditioner, Heating, and Auto mode, the selected temperature will appear on the
remote control display. When the unit is in Fan mode and Dehumidifier mode you will see the “- -” icon
instead of the set temperature. This shows that temperature selection is not available when the unit is in
Fan or Dehumidifier mode.
2) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Auto, Air
Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan only, and Heater mode. The upper left square on the Remote control dis-
play will light up showing which mode is selected. In Air Conditioner mode the display will show
“COOLING”, in Heating mode the display will show “HEAT”, in Dehumidifier mode the display will
show “DRY”, in Fan mode the display will show “FAN”, and in Auto mode the display will show
“AUTO”.
3) Fan Speed - Press the FAN speed button to cycle through low, medium, and high fan speeds. The dis-
play on the remote control will show LOW, MED, & HIGH under the “SPEED” label on the remote con-
trol LCD display. There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling
modes. This speed is next setting after low when pressing the FAN speed button on the remote control.
The speeds will cycle through in this order: High, Medium, Low, Auto. Each change in speed will be as-
sociated with a “beep” sound from the unit. The remote control will not display “AUTO” under the speed
label. Once Auto fan speed is selected the unit will beep and there will not be a fan speed displayed on the
remote control.
4) Temperature Setting - When the unit is in Air Conditioner or Heating mode you can select your desired
temperature. Press the ▲ or ▼ to select your desired temperature setting. The temperature on the LCD dis-
play on the remote control will increase or decrease accordingly. Pressing the ▼and ▲ buttons simultane-
ously will change the temperature select between °F and °C.
5) SLEEP MODE - See “SLEEP MODE” on page 12.
6) SWING - To turn on the exclusive WAVEFLO® oscillation, press the SWING button on the remote
control. Once you press SWING, the louvers on the unit will oscillate up and down. The bottom left
square of the remote control display will show a line with an arrow at each end when WAVEFLO®
oscillation (SWING) is selected.
7) TIMER - To program the timer, first press the T-ON button. Once T-ON is pressed the auto-on timer will
blink in the bottom right rectangle of the remote control display. Press the MIN and HOUR buttons to
change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on. The minutes will increase by 10
with each press of the MIN button and the hours will increase by 1 with each press of the HOUR button.
Press the T-OFF button and the remote control display will flash the desired auto-off timer. Press the MIN
and HOUR buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off. The timer
is set when the auto-off time stops flashing and the words “ON” and “OFF” are displayed next to the time.
8) CLOCK - To set the clock on the remote control, hold down either the MIN or HOUR button until the
displayed time flashes on the remote control display. Change the minutes by pressing the MIN button and
change the hours by pressing the HOUR button.
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Emergency Condensate Holding Tank
When the room temperature is low and the indoor humidity is high, the air conditioner may not be able to
evaporate some of the moisture fast enough. When this happens, the water will accumulate in an emergency
condensate tank inside the unit. Once the emergency condensate tank is full, the unit will automatically shut
off and the “
” will appear on the control panel display. To empty the condensate tank, unscrew the screw
plug at the bottom right side (when facing the front) of the unit. You will need a small pan, approximately 1”
high to catch the water coming out of the condensate tank. Once the condensate tank is drained, the unit will
begin working within a few minutes. The emergency condensate tank holds approximately 1.5 Liters of water.
Another option is to purchase a small hose from a hardware store that can fit around the 5/8” drain plug on the
back of the unit and drain the unit into a gravity drain or larger pan for continuous drainage.
To resume operation quickly, empty the water container according to the following steps:
1. Turn the unit off. Do not move the unit when the water container is full.
2. Place the drain pan accessory under the drainage port at the back of the unit.
3. Remove the screw plug from the drain hole. The condensate water will drain out automatically. When the
drain pan is full, screw the screw plug back onto the drainage hole to stop the water flow. Empty the drain
pan. Repeat until all the water is emptied.
Once the water container has been emptied, screw the plug back onto the drain hole. Do not allow the
water to drip continuously into the drain pan, as it might easily overflow.
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MAINTENANCE
Note: Make sure power is off and the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet prior to
performing any maintenance on the unit.
Clean or replace particulate air filter (Black Mesh Filter) - If the air filter is blocked with a dust, the air-
flow volume may reduce. It is recommended to clean the filter once every two weeks or as needed.
1) Remove the filter from the filter compartment on the back of the unit.
2) Wash the air filter by immersing it gently into warm water with a neutral detergent. Rinse the filter
and dry it thoroughly out of sunlight.
3) Slide the filter back into the filter compartment after it is thoroughly dried.
4) If the filter is torn or unusable, order a new filter by calling the customer service number on the
warranty page of this manual.
Clean the unit Housing
1) Keep the unit from being exposed directly to the sun to prevent color fading.
2) Clean the surface with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft towel.
Storing the Unit for an Extended Period of Time or Transporting the unit
1) Empty any excess water by unplugging the water drainage stop in the back of the unit (located at
the bottom).
2) Unplug the unit.
3) The unit should be stored in a cool dry place.
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WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty
Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner to be free of defects in mate-
rial and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE (1) year from the
date of original retail purchase in the United States.
If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use, Soleus International Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace it, free of
charge within a reasonable time after the unit is returned during the warranty period.
As a condition to any warranty service obligation, the consumer must present this Warranty Certificate along with a
copy of the original purchase invoice.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
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Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in
material or workmanship.
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Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions
in the instructions.
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Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear.
Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus Interna-
tional Inc.
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Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service.
ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY ARE LIMITED TO
ONE-YEAR DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE UNIT FOR
BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS UNIT.
This warranty covers only new products purchased from our authorized dealers or retailers. It does not cover used, sal-
vaged, or refurbished products.
As some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or do not allow
limitation on implied warranties, the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For Technical Support and Warranty Service
Please Call (888) 876-5387
Or Write To:
Soleus International Inc.
20035 E. Walnut Dr. N.
City of Industry, CA 91789
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