Glacier Bay HDGASS4 Instructions / Assembly
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1. 7298418 Valve Body 26 7302835 AC Power Adaptor 14 7300320 O Ring Valve 2 req 27 Battery 9 Volt Standard 15 7272658 Check Valve m 201 8401468 Owner s Manual m Not illustrated Optional not included with Automatic Household Water Filtration System To order replacement parts call 1 800 247 1087 7 a m 6 p m CST Monday Friday 16 GLACIER BAY Questions problems missing parts Before returning to the store call Glacier Bay Customer Service 7 a m 6 p m CST Monday Friday 1 800 247 1087 HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY Retain this manual for future use Manufactured by Ecodyne Water Systems 1890 Woodlane Drive Woodbury MN 551252. into the holes on each side of IMPORTANT Do not solder the metal plumbing the filter head while attached to plastic installation adaptors Solder o Secure in place with the clips E Ensure all three neat ee Ma adapiois tabs of the clips go through the matching holes and fully in the channels on the adaptor D o Seal the inlet 1 and outlet 2 threads of the filter adaptors with several wraps of sealant tape o Connect the water supply lines to the inlet 1 and outlet 2 using 1 in female NPT threaded adaptors not included Use caution to avoid cross threading the adaptors A Outside diameter Outside diameter of Filtration of clip channel System Head on Adaptor 9 HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY Please contact 1 800 247 1087 for further assistance Installation continued 3 Installing the drain hose o Measure cut to needed length and connect the 3 8 in drain line provided to the filter s valve drain fitting Use a hose clamp to hold the hose in place See Connecting the Valve to the Drain on page 8 for a complete diagram of this procedure o Run the drain hose or copper tubing to the floor drain Secure the drain hose This will prevent the drain line from whipping during sediment flush cycles See the Air Gap Requirements section on page 8 Checking for leaks o With the installation steps completed fully open the home s main water supply valve o Check for le
3. ATE DISPLAY The system must be installed with the water flowing into the side marked IN Remove the unit s top cover and T observe the IN and OUT markings Depending on the direction of water flow and the viewing angle the faceplate may need to be reversed so that it does not end up against a wall or other obstruction This can be done either before or after the filter is installed on the plumbing 1 Remove the top cover by sliding it upward 2 With a Phillips screwdriver remove the screws holding the faceplate assembly to the filter head 3 Lift the faceplate assembly up and turn it around 180 taking care not to pull on the wires between the electronic control board and the valve solenoid 4 Lower the faceplate assembly into place on the opposite side of the head and reinstall the two screws 5 Slide the top cover back on and push it down to snap into place 5 HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY Please contact 1 800 247 1087 for further assistance Pre Installation continued MOUNTING BRACKET A metal bracket B is included with the system to support the assembled system and plumbing when necessary It may be mounted to a wall or wall framing member with two screws included Pre Installation continued TOOLS REQUIRED N lt gt Phillips ec Pliers Adjustable jaw fo Sealant c screwdriver wrench Jy tape PACKAGE CONTENTS Part Description Quantity Fil
4. Item 1001 104 017 i G LAC E R BAY Model HDGASS4 USE AND CARE GUIDE AUTOMATIC HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM HDGASS4 is tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standards 42 for structural integrity and materials safety only Filter screen is tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standards 42 for materials safety only Q COMPONENT Questions problems missing parts Before returning to the store call Glacier Bay Customer Service 7 a m 6 p m CST Monday Friday 1 800 247 1087 HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY 201 8401468 REV 00 THANK YOU We appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in Glacier Bay through the purchase of this filtration system We strive to continually create quality products designed to enhance your home Visit us online to see our full line of products available for your home improvement needs Thank you for choosing Glacier Bay Table of Contents Safety Information ccsseseseeeeseeee 2 Wr ranty cccccsssseseceereesssssseeeeeeeseeseees 3 Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems WAPTAMY cscsesessstesesseesesesteseeseeeeeeeeseeeeees Pre Installation Pre Installation Inspection wd Specifications 0 0 esseteseeeseststesesteeeeeteseeeee 3 Installation LOCAtION steeseeeeeeeteeeee 4 Dimensions zzz scavcececcevesecivenecneveeeesseszes 4 How the Filtration System Works 4 Filtratio
5. PROGRAM button and hold it for at least 2 seconds When the LED turns on steadily with an amber color quickly release the PROGRAM button 2 While the amber LED is on it turns off after 10 seconds of button inactivity repeatedly press the PROGRAM button until the desired number of days shows in the display Each press increases the number of days by 1 When the number passes 30 it returns to zero indicated by and counts up from 1 again Two dashes not moving in the display indicate automatic flush is turned off 3 Setting the number of days to zero turns off the automatic flush feature 4 When the desired number of days shows in the display wait 10 seconds press no more buttons for the amber LED to go off The new number of days is programmed This new setting will remain after a battery change or power loss TIME OF DAY WHEN FLUSH OCCURS The time of day when the automatic sediment flush occurs is the same time of day as when the most recent of the following was done o The filter was powered up battery installed or replaced optional AC adaptor plugged in o The number of days was set o A manual flush was initiated If a different time of day is desired for automatic flush initiate a manual flush at the desired time of day LOW BATTERY INDICATION BATTERY REPLACEMENT If the LED is blinking red every 8 seconds and the 2 digit display shows EE then the battery needs to be r
6. aks at all the plumbing connections you made o Make sure the electronics are completely dry before powering the unit up as described in the next section Installing the battery Take the included 9V battery out of its plastic wrap Remove the top cover by sliding it upward Snap the battery connector onto both terminals of the 9V battery o Place the connected battery into the clip provided for it directly above the IN port o Slide the top cover back on and push it down to snap into place 6 Optional Using an AC adaptor not included An optional AC adaptor P N 7302835 is available to supply 9V DC power to the electronic control instead of using a 9V battery This adaptor has 5 ft of wire One end plugs into a household 120V AC 60 Hz outlet and the other end plugs into the back of the electronic control board See the Replacement Parts section on page 16 for ordering information o Remove the top cover by sliding it upward Remove any previously installed 9V battery disconnect it from the battery connector and lift it out of the clip above the IN port o Locate the small round plug on one end of the AC adaptor cable and insert this into the connector on back of the electronic control board o Plug the other end of the AC adaptor into a 120V 60 Hz household electric socket o Before replacing the cover feed the wire through the small slot above the IN port o Slide the top cover back on making sure not t
7. cold water faucet in the house downstream from the filter to depressurize the system Then Close this faucet again 4 Remove the sump by turning it to the left to unscrew it from the filter head Be prepared for water to drip out of the filter head when the sump is removed 5 Remove the filter screen assembly by pulling it down out of the filter head 6 Using the water you saved in Step 1 wash the filter screen assembly If necessary gently scrub the filter mesh with a soft brush to remove material from the pores 7 The drain straw may have come out of the filter head when the sump and filter screen were removed If so reinsert it into the small hole at the center of the head assembly 8 Make sure the small O ring is in place on the filter screen assembly Make sure that no sediment particles are on the O ring or the corresponding sealing area in the head Slide the filter screen over the drain straw and into the corresponding hole at the center of the filter head Push it in to engage the 0 ring seal Turn to the left to remove Drain Straw O Ring 0 Ring Filter Sump Screen 9 Make sure the large O ring is in place on the sump Make sure no sediment particles are on the O ring sump threads or corresponding threads in the filter head Slide the sump over the filter screen and screw it into the filter head to seal Do not overtighten 10 Open a cold water faucet in the house downstream from the fil
8. e states do not allow limitations on how long a warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty is valid for the original purchaser only and excludes industrial commercial or business use of the product product misuse and product damage due to installation error whether performed by a contractor service company or yourself Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems will not be responsible for labor charges or for damage incurred during installation repair or replacement nor for incidental or consequential damages Some states provinces and nations do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems will advise you of the procedure to follow in making warranty claims Simply write to Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems at the address below Explain the defect and include proof of purchase and you name address and telephone number or you can also call us at 1 800 247 1087 U S A Canada Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems 2455 Paces Ferry Road N W 900 1 Concorde Gate Atlanta GA 30339 4024 Toronto ON M3C 4H9 Pre Installation PRE INSTALLATION INSPECTION Thoroughly check the water filtration system for possible shipping damaged and parts loss Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton Remove and discard or recycle all packing materia
9. emble the valve making sure the diaphragm is right side up small knob at center points up and the other components are properly placed Open a cold water faucet downstream from the filter Turn the main house water supply back on Close the faucet that you opened in Step 8 after air has been expelled from the system Check that there is no water leaking from the valve sealing area Tighten the screws if necessary 15 HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY Please contact 1 800 247 1087 for further assistance Replacement Parts Key Part No Description Key Part No Description No No 1 7298442 Top Cover 16 1073 27 HA Head Assembly 2 7295177 Electronic Control Board PWA 17 7300312 O Ring Sump 3 7298434 Faceplate order decal below 18 7298395 Sump 4 107 8402032 Decal Faceplate 19 7300304 Drain Straw 5 7300346 Screw 6 19 x 1 2 2 req 7298808 Filter Screen Assembly 60 Micron includes Key No 21 6 7301596 Solenoid 20 7298816 Filter Screen Assembly 100 Micron includes Key No 21 7 7301758 0 Ring Solenoid 7298824 Filter Screen Assembly 150 Micron includes Key No 21 8 7300338 Screw 10 16 x 1 1 4 6 req 21 7011086 0 Ring Filter 9 7298426 Valve Cover 22 7139999 Drain Hose 20 ft 10 7301520 Spring 23 0900431 Clamp Drain Hose 11 7301685 Retainer Spring 24 1073 27 03 Bracket Mounting 12 7301512 Diaphragm 25 9006053 Screw 10 16 AB 2 req 13
10. eplaced 1 Remove the top cover from the filter by sliding it upward EE in the display indicates battery is low 2 Locate the old battery and unsnap it from the battery connector Dispose of recycle the old battery properly LED blinking red every 8 seconds indicates battery is low 3 Take a new 9 volt battery and snap the battery connector onto both terminals 4 Place the connected battery into the clip provided for it directly above the IN port 5 Slide the top cover back onto the filter and push it down to snap into place No reprogramming of the controller is necessary after battery replacement or a power outage 12 Maintenance CLEANING THE FILTER SCREEN It may be necessary to manually clean the filter screen from time to time On water supplies that contain sticky sediment including mud silt and clay you may have to remove the sump and clean the screen frequently Also if the filter has not been automatically flushing for any reason such as a dead battery a larger amount of sediment than normal may have accumulated in the sump In this case it is recommended that the sump and filter be cleaned manually an excess amount of sediment could plug the valve 1 Before shutting off the water supply as directed in Step 2 fill a bucket full or sink full of water to use for cleaning the filter screen 2 Shut off the main house water supply valve upstream from the filter 3 Open a
11. equirement of 30 psi minimum is met Shorten the drain line Misapplication of the product See the How the Automatic Sediment Filter Works section of this manual There is a continuous leak to the drain The solenoid seat is dirty Initiate several clean cycles If the leak continues remove the valve solenoid and clean the seat area See the Disassembling the Solenoid section of this manual The valve is plugged or the valve seat is dirty Manually clean the filter screen After water has been turned back on initiate another clean cycle hold the CLEAN NOW button for 2 seconds Repeat if necessary If caused by too great a volume of sediment it may be necessary to reduce the number of days between automatic sediment flushes If this does not clear the plugged valve it may be necessary to disassemble the valve and clean manually See the Disassembling the Valve section on page 15 14 Troubleshooting continued DISASSEMBLING THE SOLENOID See the Exploded View drawing in the Replacement Parts section on page 16 If the Troubleshooting table indicates that the solenoid seat requires cleaning use the following procedure 1 o a eo gt 10 Before shutting off the water supply as directed in Step 2 fill a bucket or sink full of water to use for cleaning Shut off the main house water supply valve upstream from the filter Open a cold water faucet
12. if installed horizontally or at an angle All plumbing must be completed in accordance with national state and local plumbing codes Local code information can be obtained at your local public works department Consult with your licensed plumber Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder connections as required by federal codes WARNING Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system CAUTION Keep solvents and sprays away from the clear sump housing material Surface cracking and failure can result NOTICE This filtration system works on water pressures of 30 psi minimum to 100 psi maximum If your house water pressure is over the maximum install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply pipe to the filtration system NOTICE All plumbing codes must be completed in accordance with national state and local plumbing codes Local code information can be obtained at your local public works department NOTICE European Directive 2002 96 EC requires all electrical and electronic equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requirements This directive or similar laws are in place nationally and can vary from region to region Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment NOTICE In the state of Massachusetts The C
13. in the house downstream from the filter to depressurize the system Close the faucet again Remove the solenoid by unscrewing it from the top of the valve using a flat screwdriver Using the water you saved in Step 1 clean the solenoid seat plunger and hole Make sure the O ring is in place and reinstall the solenoid being careful not to cross thread Open a cold water faucet downstream from the filter Turn the main house water supply back on Close the faucet that you opened in Step 7 after air has been expelled from the system Check that there is no water leaking from the solenoid thread area Tighten the solenoid if necessary DISASSEMBLING THE VALVE See the Exploded View drawing in the Replacement Parts section on page 16 If the Troubleshooting table indicates that the valve requires cleaning use the following procedure 1 ngQo FP w amp go 10 11 Before shutting off the water supply as directed in Step 2 fill a bucket or sink full of water to use for cleaning Shut off the main house water supply valve upstream from the filter Open a cold water faucet in the house downstream from the filter to depressurize the system Close the faucet again Remove the six screws from the top of the valve and lift off the valve cover Using the water you saved in Step 1 clean the diaphragm and seat area of the valve body Make sure the two small holes in the valve body under the diaphragm are not plugged Reass
14. lies that contain sticky sediment including mud silt and clay you may have to remove the sump and clean the screen frequently The unit has an electronic control that counts down the days until the next automatic flush of collected sediment The number of days is programmable The electronic controller runs on a 9 volt battery The controller will indicate when the battery needs to be replaced An optional AC power adaptor P N 7302835 may also be purchased to eliminate the need for batteries Three sizes of filter mesh are available A 60 micron filter is included with the unit and optional 100 or 150 micron filters can also be purchased see the Spare Parts List at the end of this manual Pre Installation continued FILTRATION SYSTEM ORIENTATION To operate properly the system must t be installed with the sump pointed straight down When possible install the system on a horizontal section of the household s main incoming water gt pipe If the water pipe runs vertically where you want to install the filter buy 10 in 90 pipe elbows and plumb a detour t min Allow enough space under the system OUT IN 6 in minimum to remove the sump to lt lt clean or replace the filter screen House Water Allow enough space above the system Supply Pipe to remove the top cover to change ra batteries etc Sump Pointed Straight a DOW aii t min REVERSING THE FACEPL
15. ls To avoid loss of small parts we suggest you keep them in the parts bag until you are ready to use them SPECIFICATIONS Supply Water Pressure Min Max 30 100 psi 207 689 kPa Supply Water Temperature Min Max 40 100 F 5 38 C Rated Service Flow 60 psi 414 kPa 35 gallons per minute 132 liters per minute Inlet Outlet 1 in NPT 3 HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY Please contact 1 800 247 1087 for further assistance Pre Installation continued INSTALLATION LOCATION To filter sediment from all household water install the filter system on the household s main incoming water pipe Install upstream from the water softener if any the water heater and all inside faucets City Water Supply Untreated Water to Cold Water Outside Faucets to House Hot Water _ Pressure to House Automatic Tank OR Household Water oO Filtration System Water Water Well Water Supply Heater Softener Well e Pump aT DIMENSIONS 10 in 5 1 4 in 4 1 8 in HOW THE FILTRATION SYSTEM WORKS This filtration system is designed to be plumbed into a home s incoming water supply pipe where it will capture sediment from the water and periodically flush them down the drain This product is designed to reduce sand grit debris pipe scale and other loose matter On water supp
16. n System Orientation 08 5 Reversing the Faceplate Display 5 Mounting Bracket cccseeeeeees 6 Tools Required ail Package Content ssssssssssseseseeeseees Installation Requirements Plumbing Codes Air Gap Requirements Connecting the Valve to the Drain 8 Valve Drain Requirements Grounding Information for Installations ON a Metal Pipe cssessseseeeeeeeeeeeeee 9 Safety Information Installation cssecesseeeesseeeeesseeeeeeneeeeeee 9 Programming the Electronic Controller11 Powering Up Manually Starting a Sediment Flush Normal Operation LCD Backlight eessseeesessseeseeeseees Setting the Number of Days between Automatic Sediment Flushes 12 Time of Day when Flush occuts 12 Low Battery Indication Battery Replacement ccccssssseeeeee 12 Maintenance ccceseccsseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeees 13 Cleaning the Filter screen 13 Troubleshooting Disassembling the Solenoid Disassembling the Valve Replacement Parts cccessesseees Read all instructions before installing and using your water filtration system Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Reading this manual will also help you to get all the benefits from the filtration system This filter must only be installed vertically with the head up and the sump down It will not operate properly
17. not it is set to flush automatically NORMAL OPERATION During normal operation the LED will momentarily blink green every 8 seconds and the 2 digit display LCD will show the number of days remaining until the next automatic sediment flush Momentarily pressing the PROGRAM button shows the setting for the number of days between flushes LCD BACKLIGHT The 2 digit display has a backlight that goes on 2 Digit LCD Display whenever a button is pressed It goes off again after 10 when unit is in normal seconds if no more buttons have been pressed to conserve battery life Momentarily press either the PROGRAM or CLEAN NOW button to turn on the backlight operation LCD shows number of days until next automatic sediment flush gt LED see table below LED Color State of LED Shows when Green Blinks every 8 seconds The unit is in normal operation Amber On steady You are programming the controller Red Blinks every 8 seconds The battery is low None Completely off The battery is dead or disconnected 11 HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY Please contact 1 800 247 1087 for further assistance Programming the Electronic Controller continued SETTING THE NUMBER OF DAYS BETWEEN AUTOMATIC SEDIMENT FLUSHES The filter controller is shipped with a default value of 7 days between automatic sediment flushes To change the number of days between 1 and 30 or to turn this feature off 1 Press the
18. o pinch any wires and push it down to snap into place IMPORTANT Do not use any AC adaptor other than the EcoPure P N 7302835 with this filter 1 Top Cover Optional ue AC Adapto Plug into Connector on MIUN Electronic Control Board through Slot 10 Programming the Electronic Controller POWERING UP When the controller is powered up by installing the battery or plugging in the optional AC adaptor the display will briefly show the software version example 1 0 then the number of days until the next automatic sediment flush MANUALLY STARTING A SEDIMENT FLUSH After all installation steps have been completed initiate a manual sediment flush as follows 1 Press the CLEAN NOW button and hold it for at least 2 seconds When the 2 digit display changes to show moving dashes release the CLEAN NOW button I Moving dashes indicate sediment O o O flush is taking place 2 Check the drain hose to ensure a secure connection 3 The sediment flush sequence takes about 30 seconds to complete The flow of water to the drain will start and stop several times 4 Once the sediment flush has been completed the 2 digit display will change to show the number of days until the next automatic flush or if the automatic flush feature has been turned off it will show The filter can be manually activated to flush sediment at any time regardless of whether or
19. ommonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing code 248 CMR shall be adhered to A licensed plumber shall be used for this installation CAUTION Do not install the filtration system outside or in extreme hot or cold temperatures Avoid installing in direct sunlight Excessive sun heat A may cause distortion or other damage to non metallic parts Temperature of the water supply to the filtration system must be between 40 F and 120 F Do not install on a hot water line Warranty GLACIER BAY WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS WARRANTY Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems are manufactured under the highest standards of quality and workmanship Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems warrants to the original purchaser that this system will be leak and drip free during normal domestic use for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase If this system should ever develop a leak or drip Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems will free of charge provide the parts necessary to put the system back in good working condition A replacement for any defective part will be supplied free of charge for installation by the purchaser Defects or damage caused by use of other than authorized parts are not covered by this warranty This warranty shall be effective from date of purchase as shown on purchaser s receipt Glacier Bay Water Filtration Systems shall be installed per the manufacturer s installation instructions and specifications Som
20. port tubing in Hose S place ed N os 14 2int dy 1 1 2 in air ga Aim end of drain gap air gap 7 hose toward center of drain Tie or wire tubing in place L gt a r fo 1 1 2 in Drain grate A ioe LAUNDRY TUB STANDPIPE hole in center VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS Using the flexible drain hose included measure and cut to the length needed Avoid a drain hose that runs longer than 10 ft Make the valve drain line as short and direct as possible o If possible avoid elevating the drain hose This could reduce the effectiveness of the flush cycle especially in a low pressure application o The drain must be capable of handling a flow of 5 to 10 gallons per minute depending on the home s water pressure o The drain must be capable of handling the sediment being flushed from the filter Installation Requirements continued GROUNDING INFORMATION FOR INSTALLATIONS ON A METAL PIPE The house main incoming water pipe is often used to ground electrical outlets in the home Grounding protects you from electrical shock Installing the filter may break this ground To restore it buy and install a 4 copper wire across the filter tightly clamped at both ends as shown below Ground Wire not included 2 not included Installation Attaching the adaptors and 2 Connecting the water supply clips to the fitter lines o Insert the adaptors D
21. ter 11 Turn the main house water supply back on 12 Close the faucet that you opened in Step 10 after air has been expelled from the system and water is flowing smoothly with no spurting 13 Check that there is no water leaking from the sump threads Tighten the sump if necessary 13 HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY Please contact 1 800 247 1087 for further assistance Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Sediment flush does not initiate The battery is dead Replace the battery There is a low or no water flow through the filter The filter is plugged Manually clean filter screen It may be necessary to reduce the number of days between automatic sediment flushes Sediment does not leave the sump during the sediment flush cycle The valve is plugged Manually clean the filter screen After water has been turned back on initiate another clean cycle hold the CLEAN NOW button for 2 seconds Repeat if necessary If caused by too great a volume of sediment it may be necessary to reduce the number of days between automatic sediment flushes If this does not clear the plugged valve it may be necessary to disassemble the valve and clean manually as explained in the Disassembling the Valve section The drain hose is plugged Disconnect the drain hose remove the obstruction and reconnect There is insufficient water pressure Make sure the water pressure r
22. tration System 1 Mounting bracket with two screws Drain hose Adapters Clips 9V Battery ojnjm ojojoj Hose clamp rm rm p HOMEDEPOT COM GLACIERBAY Please contact 1 800 247 1087 for further assistance Installation Requirements PLUMBING CODES All plumbing must be completed in accordance with national state and local plumbing codes NOTICE In the state of Massachusetts the Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing code 248 CMR shall be adhered to A licensed plumber shall be used for this installation AIR GAP REQUIREMENTS A drain is needed for sediment flush discharge water A floor drain close to the filter is preferred A laundry tub standpipe etc are other drain options The valve drain hose must be secured in place since drain water will be spraying from the end of the hose at a high rate during flush cycles Leave an air gap of 1 1 2 in between the end of the hose and the drain This gap is needed to prevent backflow of sewer water into the filter Do not put the end of the drain hose into the drain CONNECTING THE VALVE TO THE DRAIN IMPORTANT Flow rate to drain can exceed 9 gpm at higher pressure Be sure to secure both ends of drain hose properly and test IMPORTANT To prevent drain hose from detaching from system during a flush do not kink crush or obstruct the hose To drain point other than floor drain Valve Drain aa Sup
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