User Manual and Parts Catalogue Verti
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3. 0 Start the tractor and drive it away 11 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Machine vibrates Crankshaft turns irregularly Difficult conditions Machine not at 90 degrees Angles of PTO pivoting points differ PTO pivoting points not in line Adjust working depth Use thinner shorter tines In case of dryness sprinkle first Hollow tines bend break Wrong tine Difficult conditions Change tines use shorter ones First break the ground using another machine Adjust working depth Use thinner shorter tines In case of dryness sprinkle first Front roller not stable on the ground Wrong tines too much resistance Difficult conditions Change tine size Adjust working depth Use different tine size Adjust working depth Sprinkle first PTO breaks Sleeves crack PTO angles too big PTO angles do not match Damage to the lawn Oval holes Damage to the lawn Ground too wet Decrease forward speed Decrease working depth Use Turf Hold Down Fingers Irregular pattern of holes One slipping V belt Rubber buffers worn Check V belt tension Check pretension and replace Change PTO rpm V belt belts slip V belts pulleys worn Insufficient pretensioning Difficult conditions Check and replace Check and replace Adjust working depth Decrease forward speed Use thinner tines 18 12 0 Before start up Check bolts nuts Connect machine to a tra
4. P 1600 Nm 1180 Ibf ft B B ES Lock washer C 1600 Nm 1180 Ibf ft A washer 1 1000 Nm 737 5 110 Nm 81 1 Ibf ft 2 1600 Nm 1180 Ibf ft il washer _ 40 Nm 29 5 Ibf ft 70 Nm 51 6 Ibf ft 7 370 Nm 272 9 Ibf ft Nm 51 6 Ibf ft all Bolts Nuts with Loctite Fig 17 Fig 17 shows the torques of the most important nuts bolts Make sure that bolts and nuts for which the torque is not shown here are tightened with the same tightening torque as similar bolts and nuts When bolts and nuts come loose you can use Loctite to tighten them 22 15 0 OPTIONS The Verti Core II is intended as a hollow core machine Always use tines with the same length and thickness Replace bent tines right away If you fail to do so the machine can become unstable Do not use tines that are thicker and longer than specified in the technical specifications Shorter worn tines can be used in cases where less working depth is required Remember that the depth indication on the sticker is only correct when using maximum length tines We recommend leaving the core guide plates 2 on the machine at all time in order to protect the machine against dirt The pages listing spare parts provide part numbers of the different parts Fig 18 15 1 HOLLOW TINES The opening of the tine 13 must always face the back of the m
5. machine indicate the depth setting on both sides of the machine 3 soon as the right working depth has been achieved you can tighten the nuts 1 on both sides 4 Check whether the setting is the same on both sides Never change the setting on one side by more than 4 turns First compensate on the other side before proceeding N IMPORTANT Check the working depth first in a static situation on the ground before actually starting the work 14 6 0 DRIVING SPEED Driving speed is limited to 12 km h 7 5mph We advise against going any faster because that could lead to excessive wear and damage to the machine and the treated lawn Hole spacing in the driving direction is determined by the driving speed The input speed of the PTO shaft must not exceed 540 rpm If you expect to encounter any hard objects on your path this speed should be lowered to 200 300 rpm cim Refer to technical specifications for an overview of the relation between tractor speed and hole spacing it Verti Core II is connected to the tractor incorrectly Chapter 4 Fig 11 different PTO shaft angles can cause vibrations in the machine s drive shaft These vibrations can damage the machine and negatively affect the pattern of holes in the ground it the PTO shaft length is set incorrectly too short or too long the gearbox and or tractor PTO shaft can be subjected to additional load This can cause damage 7 0 STARTING PROC
6. pallet has been removed Attach a cable to the lifting points 2 on both sides of the machine and to the top of the 3 point hitch 3 on the front A Make sure the cable crane lift has the capacity to lift at least 800 kg 1764 Ibs Lift the machine including the pallet about 50 mm 2 off the ground A Remove the pallet by removing the bottom 3 point pins 4 Pull the pallet from under the machine B Lower the machine in a controlled and slow fashion until it is fully on the ground A STAY CLEAR OF THE MACHINE IT CAN SLIDE 3 0 THE PTO The PTO is an essential part of the machine This part drives the machine from the tractor and ensures safe use of the machine providing it has been maintained and installed correctly The PTO has its own CE certification Read the PTO manual which you will find on the PTO itself Fig 10 3 4 PTO LENGTH 10 The length of the PTO is crucial If it is too long the tractor and or Verti Core can be damaged When the overlapping length of the sleeves drops below 150 mm 6 at any time the PTO can be damaged PTO length will change when the machine is lifted or used different tractor In order to attain the right PTO length when one has been purchased new or was previously used on another tractor you will have to do the fo
7. spring is set to 33 mm 1 300 as standard 2 When the slip clutch slips the bolts nuts can be tightened a further quarter turn up to a minimum spring length of 31 5mm 1 250 Further compression will subject the machine to excessive load When bolts nuts are tightened too much the machine could eventually sustain damage or unsafe situations could occur 3 The slip clutch must be maintained on a monthly basis Do so as follows Remove the top PTO protection cover from the machine Loosen all bolts nuts 2 turns Operate the machine on the lawn at low speed If the clutch slips stop the machine after 10 seconds the clutch is not slipping further loosen the bolts or move on to annual maintenance see point 4 below If the clutch has slipped tighten the bolts nuts up to the point at which the slip clutch functions properly again Do not immediately turn it back to as it was in the previous setting 11 4 Annual maintenance Remove the PTO from the machine Inspect the PTO components All damaged parts must be replaced Disassemble the slip clutch by removing all spring assembly bolts nuts the slip clutch should then fall apart Lay all parts down and check them closely Replace any damaged and worn parts Clean all intermeshing parts Reassemble all parts and tighten the bolts and nuts so that the springs are set at 33 mm 1 3 Grease both sleeves and put both PTO parts back toge
8. working depth C5 Not doing anything about machine instability will cause damage to the machine The machine is NOT protected against prolonged overload CE NEVER reverse with the tines in or near the ground C NEVER reverse with the tines less than 120 mm above the ground If the tines touch the ground the machine and or the lawn will be damaged lt gt Do not use a hydraulic top link 8 0 USING THE VERTI CORE Il Before Verti Core Ill can be used on a lawn the following must be checked 1 Are there any loose objects on the lawn If so remove these first Are there any slopes The maximum slope on which the machine can function properly is 20 degrees Always work from the top down Is there any danger of objects flying around such as balls which could distract the operator If so do NOT use the Verti Core II Is there any danger of subsiding sliding If so postpone the work until circumstances improve When the ground is frozen or very wet the work should be postponed until conditions have improved Are there any cables pipes in the ground If so find out at what depth they are and set the working depth to 60 of that depth Are there any hard objects in the ground If so use the Verti Core Il at a low PTO shaft speed and adjust the working depth If the ground is very compacted you should use shorter tines or adjust the working depth 16 9 0 TRANSPORTING THE VERTI CORE Il The user is responsib
9. EDURE The starting procedure is VERY important If this procedure is not adhered to as described below the machine can become seriously damaged The starting procedure is as follows see Fig 13 1 Drive to the spot where you want to start the work 2 Lower the machine until the lowest tines almost touch the ground 3 Rev the tractor engine up to about 1000 rpm 4 Shift the tractor to the right gear and drive forward A 5 Switch on the PTO shaft of the tractor B 6 CAREFULLY lower the RUNNING machine into the ground as the tractor is moving forward C 7 Raise the PTO shaft rom to the maximum permissible value Fig 13 15 Stop as follows DP I Lower the engine rpm to about 1000 Raise the machine from the ground Disengage the PTO shaft as soon as the tines are out of the ground Raise the machine further until the tines are at least 120 mm above the ground Go to the next spot and start again as described C absolutely necessary to follow the procedures described above If the machine is placed in the ground first with the PTO shaft not yet running this can lead to serious damage to the machine Lower the machine into the ground CAREFULLY Be careful when reversing During the work the front roller must rest on the ground in a stable manner If the machine is unstable fit different tines or change the
10. User Manual and Parts Catalogue Verti Core Model 1600 Serial number Translation of the original operating instructions NOTE REDEXIM Kwekerijweg 8 3709 JA Zeist the Netherlands T 31 30 6933227 F 31 30 6933228 E verti drain redexim com www redexim com PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THE VERTI CORE I TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THE MACHINE AND GET THE BEST RESULTS 0948 English 912 120 200 Congratulations on the purchase of your Verti Core II In order to ensure safe operation and a long life span of this Verti Core II it is crucial that you read and fully understand this user manual Without full knowledge of the contents of this manual you will not be able to safely operate this machine The Verti Core 11 is not a stand alone machine It is the user s responsibility to use a suitable tractor The user will also have to assess the tractor Verti Core II combination s safety aspects such as noise levels user instructions and risk analysis On the following page you will find general safety instructions Every user must be acquainted with these instructions and apply them at all times Below you will find a registration card which you are asked to return to us in order for us to be able to handle any future claims This User Manual provides a wide range of instructions which are numbered in a specific order You s
11. achine see Fig 16 If stones are expected in the lawn you should use heavier hollow tines as well as a raised rpm given that lighter hollow tines are more prone to bending The machine is supplied with 19mm 3 4 tine blocks 3 4 with 5 tines 9 per block as standard There is also the option of 7 8 tine blocks 5 6 with 4 tines 10 or multi tine blocks 7 8 with 8 tines 11 or 12 per block 23 15 2 TURF HOLD DOWN FINGERS Turf hold down fingers for standard tine holders are mounted on the machine as standard There are also other turf hold down fingers available for heavier tines The machine has to be at right angles to ground see Fig 11 C When plates have bent in one and the same direction after a period of being in use you can simply attach them the other way round Be careful when installing the turf hold down kit Especially the first time when plates have to be aligned with the tines The machine must be stable and firmly on the ground 15 3 WINDROW KIT When aerating using hollowing tines cores are removed from the ground The Windrow kit ensures that these cores are subsequently gathered so that they can be removed easily after working on the lawn This kit is available under number 212 160 012 24
12. ake off PTO shaft Hole spacing 55 mm 2 2 Hole spacing 110 mm 4 3 Up to 1 8 km h 1 2 mph Up to 3 6 km h 2 4 mph Weight 820 1808 Ibs Recommendations for tractor 45 HP with minimum lifting capacity of 1000 Kg 2205105 Tine spacing 55 mm 2 5 19mm 3 4 holes 68 75 mm 4 22mm 7 8 holes Hole spacing in driving direction 25 110 mm 1 24 3 Maximum capacity Hole spacing 55 mm 2 2 Hole spacing 110mm 4 3 Up to 2880 m h 31000 ft h Up to 5760 m h 62000 ft h Shipment dimensions LxWxH 1960 x 1040 x 1110 mm 77 x 41 x 43 7 3 point hitch CAT 1 Gearbox oil SAE 90 Lubricant EP2 Standard parts Set hollow tines 15 16 with 34 mounting Roller Tool case with tools and user manual PTO shaft Turf hold down fingers Options 7 8 Tine holders with 4 tines 2 0 TAKING THE MACHINE OFF THE Fig 8 The machine is placed on the pallet vertically Perform the following actions to remove the machine from the pallet and place it horizontally on the floor see Fig 8 oo Ro A 1 NEVER CRAWL UNDER THE MACHINE Ensure the legs 1 are mounted in such a way that the machine will eventually stand on its legs 1 when the
13. ance or repair work to safeguard the safety of both machine and user Repair work on the Verti Core Il must only be carried out by competent and authorized technical staff Keep a maintenance log Apart from the instructions from this user manual general occupational health and safety instructions also have to be observed When going out onto public roads with the machine relevant traffic regulations will also apply Transporting people is not permitted Do not use the Verti Core in the dark in heavy rain strong winds or on slopes above 20 degrees 6 Prior to working with the machine all people who will be operating the Verti Core Il must be acquainted with all its functions and control elements Hook up the Verti Core II to the tractor as per the instructions Danger of physical injury Make sure you have good visibility both close by and of the entire surroundings prior to setting off There are safety stickers on both sides of the Verti Core ll Fig 3 4 5 as well as on the back Fig 6 which all have the same meaning These safety stickers must always be visible and readable and they must be replaced without delay whenever they are damaged Keep all people out of the danger area of the Verti Core Il during operation because they would otherwise be subjected to serious danger of personal injury caused by moving parts Fig 3 Fig 3 Fig 4 Maintain a distance of at least 4
14. ctor Allow the machine to idle for 5 minutes Mount the tines See instructions in this manual Look and listen See Chapter 15 Options Weekly Check gearbox oil level Clean the machine After first 20 hours of operation new or repaired Lubricate PTO and roller bearings Check bolts nuts Check V belt tension 2 shots with EP 2 After first 100 hours of operation new or repaired Lubricate PTO and roller bearings Check bolts nuts Change gearbox oil Check condition and tension of V belts 2 shots each EP 2 Use SAE 90 After every 100 hours of operation Lubricate PTO shaft and roller bearings Check bolts nuts Take a good look at the machine Lubricate front roller spindles Check V belts 2 shots each EP 2 After every 500 hours of operation Change gearbox oil Use SAE 90 12 0 EU DECLARATION We Redexim BV Utrechtseweg 127 3702 AC Zeist Holland hereby declare under our own full responsibility that the product VERTI CORE Il WITH MACHINE NUMBER AS INDICATED ON THE MACHINE AND IN THIS MANUAL to which this declaration relates is according to the stipulation of the 2006 42 EC directive for machines Zeist 01 10 09 GE 2 Manager Operations amp Logistics Redexim Holland 19 13 0 V BELT TENSIONING pC F 45 N 9 9 lbs 5 10 mm Fig 15 V belt tension is important and has
15. e 11 1 The Verti Core is exclusively intended for the treatment of lawns or areas where grass should be growing Any other use will constitute improper use The manufacturer will not assume any liability for any damage ensuing from improper use Any risks involved in such improper use will be the full responsibility of the user Proper use also includes the carrying out of operating maintenance and repair instructions given by the manufacturer Inspect the area you will be treating prior to using the Verti Core Il Remove any loose obstacles and avoid uneven areas 2 The Verti Core II has been built in line with the latest technological advances to enable safe use Use maintenance or repairs of the machine by untrained persons can give rise to a risk of injury to the user and any bystanders Avoid this at all times Always use the Verti Core II in combination with a suitable tractor as described in the technical data 3 All persons assigned by the proprietor to operate maintain or repair the Verti Core Il must first have fully read and understood the user manual and in particular the Safety Instructions chapter The user is responsible for a safe Tractor Verti Core Il combination The combination must be assessed for noise levels safety risk and user friendliness User instructions for the combination will also have to be drawn up 4 It is obligatory for the user to check the Verti Core II for any v
16. hould always work in that order If an instruction is accompanied by an icon itis a safety instruction If an icon is used the information in question is and or note All information and technical specifications provided at the moment that this document is published are the most recent ones Design specifications may be changed without prior notice This document is a translation of the original operating instructions Upon request the original operating instructions are available in Dutch WARRANTY CONDITIONS THIS VERTI CORE II COMES WITH A WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS THIS WARRANTY IS VALID FOR A TERM OF 12 MONTHS FROM THE PURCHASE DATE VERTI CORE II WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR SUPPLY OF PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR EXPORT NUMBER 188 AS PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE REGISTRATION CARD Complete the following table for your records Machine serial number Dealer name Purchase date Notes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Verti Core Il is designed to facilitate safe operation But safe operation is only possible if all safety instructions described in this manual are observed without fail Read and understand Fig 1 the manual prior to working with the Verti Core II Failure to use the machine as described in the manual can lead to a serious risk of physical injury and or damage to the Verti Cor
17. isible damage and defects prior to using it Changes to the Verti Core II including its functioning that negatively affect safety must be remedied undone right away Making any changes or additions to the Verti Core II except for those approved by the manufacturer is not permitted for reasons of safety If any modifications have been made to the Verti Core ll its current CE mark will lapse and the party that implemented the modifications must secure a new CE mark himself Always check the Verti Core II for loose nuts bolts parts prior to use Check any possible hydraulic hoses regularly and replace them when they are damaged or showing signs of excessive wear Replacement hoses must meet the technical requirements specified by the manufacturer The hydraulic system if installed must always be depressurized prior to working on it The Verti Core must NEVER be used when protective covers and safety stickers are missing NEVER crawl under the Verti Core ll If necessary tip the Verti Core II over NEVER get off the tractor when the engine is still running The Verti Core Il must always be secured against sagging rolling away sliding during maintenance setup and repair work Always switch off the tractor engine and remove the key from the ignition and disengage the PTO prior to any maintenance setup and repair work Fig 2 N 911 280 402 Fig 2 Only use original Verti Core Il parts during mainten
18. ke sure the tractor is secured in place and cannot start moving An Switch the tractor off prior to getting off 4 5 6 7 8 9 Connect the lifting arms to the bottom 3 point pins 2 and secure them using the included locking pins Set the stabiliser of the tractor to a 100 mm sideways stroke Mount the top link of your tractor and extend it until it is at the same height as the top 3 point hitch 1 of the Verti Core Il Connect the top link 3 to the frame using the top pin 1 and secure using the included locking pin Keep extending retracting the top link until the machine makes a 90 angle with the ground Mount the PTO 5 on the tractor s PTO shaft Make sure all locking pins are secured 10 Start the tractor and lift the Verti Core II off the ground 11 Place the support legs 6 in the working position 7 13 5 0 SETTING THE WORKING DEPTH Fig 12 The working depth can be set when the machine is lifted off the ground see Fig 12 The procedure is as follows A Make sure the tractor Verti Core II are secured in place and cannot start moving Switch the tractor off prior to getting off 1 Unscrew the nuts 1 on both sides of the machine a few turns The machine comes with set of spanners you can find these in the tool case 4 2 Set the spindles 2 using the provided spanners which will change the working depth Stickers 3 on the side of the
19. le for the transport of the Verti Core 11 behind the tractor on public roads Check national legislation for regulations for driving on public roads Do not exceed a speed of 12 km h on open fields due to the weight of the Verti Core ll Higher speeds can pose a serious danger to the operator bystanders and could possibly damage the machine Make sure top link 3 see Fig 11 is connected and tensioned in conveyor If this is not case the machine could sustain serious damage A When the machine is lifted off the ground at least 20 of the weight of the tractor must rest on the front axle 10 0 DISCONNECTING THE VERTI CORE II Fig 14 The machine can be disconnected from the tractor in the following way See Fig 14 Drive the Verti Core II a storage space with a stable even floor Make sure tractor is secured in place and cannot start moving A Switch the tractor off before getting off Remove the included locking pins 3 from the locating pins 2 Place the support legs 1 on the locating pins 2 Secure the support legs 1 with provided locking pins 3 Loosen the top link 5 17 OND Carefully lower the Verti Core II to the ground Release the top link and remove it Disengage the PTO on the tractor side Disconnect the bottom lifting arms from the tractor Make sure the Verti Core Il is stable and cannot roll slide away
20. llowing 1 Couple the Verti Core II to the tractor as described in Chapter 5 0 2 Switch off the tractor and make sure the tractor is secure and cannot start moving 3 Lower the Verti Core II onto the floor until it is resting on the front and back rollers 4 Measure the distance A between the PTO connection of the tractor and that of the Verti Core II from groove to groove 5 Measure length B of the PTO in its shortest position from locking pin to locking bolt 6 Split the PTO in two and remove the protective cover from both ends 7 Both the ends of the sleeves and of the safety covers have to be shortened B A 75 mm 3 8 De burr all parts use some grease and assemble the parts 9 Mount the PTO on the Verti Core II side 10 Couple the other end of the PTO to the tractor 11 Check sleeve overlap Never use the machine with a damaged PTO protection cover Replace it first 10 3 2 PTO USE Proper use of the PTO requires checking the following items 1 2 3 4 While the Verti Core 11 is operating the angle of the pivoting points must never exceed 30 degrees Pivoting points must always be in line Sleeve overlap must be at least 150 mm Never use the machine with a damaged PTO protection cover 3 3 PTO INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE The slip clutch when used and maintained correctly will protect your machine against damage The following items are important here 1 The length of the
21. metres Fig 4 The back cover has to remain closed at all time and be damage free during operation of the machine Fig 5 Beware of body parts getting caught when opening the back cover Fig 6 911 280 404 Fig 5 Check the permitted lifting power of the tractor Wear appropriate clothing Wear sturdy steel capped shoes full length trousers long hair tied back and no loose garments 7 Location of safety stickers Fig 7 900 280 404 911 280 404 A i y y 911 280 404 911 280 402 900 280 402 Fig 7 safety stickers have to remain the machine at all times and be fully understood by the operator Used oil is harmful to the environment dispose of it in line with local regulations 5 PRE E MM curd nur OE SEN ELA nf urs UM e A ae 2 WARRANTY CONDITIONS eerte treten tte tette 2 REGISTRATION tnt ttes tbt tt te dor ttr totu 2 SSAFETYINSTERHCTIONS usta ands 3 140 TECHNICA DAE Aut retentu Stud uses 8 2 0 TAKING THE MACHINE OFF THE PALLET eee tentent 9 30 ceo dr e d D ON AE 10 3 1 PTO LENGTH fig 10 itecto d eme erret ecc 10 s fh ost se tdi fO HMM cur UT 11 3 3
22. n it has cracked or when the nuts of the big end regularly come loose i e the connection rod bearings connection rod bearing fittings or the big end pin holes in the crank are damaged Replace the crank bearings as soon as possible in order to avoid any further damage to other parts and do so as follows see Fig 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 Replace defective parts and follow reverse order to reassemble the machine Remove the big end nut 1 and big end pin 2 from the driving rod 7 on both sides of the bearing 4 Drive rod 7 is now detached Remove the nuts 3 from the bearing 4 and remove the bearing 4 including crank elements from the machine Remove nut 5 and beam axle 6 Remove the bearing from the beam axle 6 lt gt Use Loctite for nuts 1 and 3 21 14 2 RELEASING CRANKSHAFT TENSION When crankshaft parts have been replaced the shaft can run less smoothly This can be down to pretensioning These tensions have to be released Do this as follows see Fig 16 1 Unscrew the nuts 3 of the bearings 4 a few turns Next tighten the bearings one by one from one direction 3 Check after each bearing whether the crankshaft runs smoothly and has no play After repairing the crankshaft nuts must be checked for looseness regularly Mount the cranks in the right way refer to the parts page for the right order and part numbers 14 3 TIMING AND TORQUES according to
23. ther Reassemble the PTO and mount it on the machine Adjust if required the springs of the slip clutch as described above The slip clutch only protects the machine against short periods of overload when it is set correctly Prolonged overload will damage the machine The slip clutch will not protect the machine against that Be sure to avoid overload on your machine Please refer to the manual with the PTO for further information on PTO maintenance and disassembly A If the PTO is shortened incorrectly or another tractor is used the gearbox can be subjected to excessive load This can lead to damage to both the tractor and Verti Core II 12 4 0 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR Checks prior to connecting the Verti Core Il Check the Verti Core II for any visual damage and repair if safe operation of the machine cannot be guaranteed Check whether all nuts and bolts have been tightened properly Check whether all protective covers and safety stickers are in place on the machine and whether they are undamaged NEVER use the machine without them Fig 11 The Verti Core Il can be connected to the tractor using the 3 point hitch The method is as follows Fig 11 1 2 3 Remove the 3 point pins 1 and 2 Mount the PTO on the PTO shaft of the Verti Core Il Carefully back up the tractor so that the lifting arms can be connected to the frame An Ma
24. to be checked regularly It is also important to regularly clean v belts and pulleys whenever required Belts should be checked and adjusted one by one in the following way 1 Remove the protective cover Check whether the tractor engine is switched off and the machine is firmly 7 placed the ground Apply a force of 45 N 9 9 Ibs on the centre of the bottom part of the belt see Fig 15 You should be able to squeeze the belt 5 mm 14 If not adjust the belt tension Unscrew the nut 2 behind the tension roller Turn the nut 1 until you reach the right tension Tighten the nut 2 behind the tension roller Fit the protective cover on the machine 9o 9 tA RES M 20 14 0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION The Verti Core Il is generally not a complicated machine A number of technical items will be explained further If you still have questions after that you should contact your dealer who will be happy to help you Pn
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