GE AVM18 User Manual

GE Appliances

Room

Air

Conditioners

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

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Part. No. 23-11-2129N-002 Pub. No. 49-7374-2 CG 12-98

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■ Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner’s

Manual.

■ Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug

your air conditioner before making any

repairs or cleaning.

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■ This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a qualified

individual.

■ Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling ■ For your safety…do not store or use

on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly

and pull straight out from the receptacle.

combustible materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

■ Repair or replace immediately all electric

service cords that have become frayed or

otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that

shows cracks or abrasion damage along its

length or at either the plug or connector end.

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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For

personal safety, this appliance must be properly

grounded.

The air conditioner should always be

plugged into its own individual electrical

outlet which has a voltage rating that matches

the rating plate.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall

outlet to minimize the possibility of electric

shock hazard from this appliance.

This provides the best performance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard from

overheated wires.

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See the Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section for specific electrical

connection requirements.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation

to have it replaced with a properly grounded

3-prong wall outlet.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–115-Volt models only

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord.

CAUTION:

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DO NOT use an extension cord with any of

the 230/208 volt models.

However, if you must use an extension cord,

it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,

14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance

extension cord having a grounding type plug

and outlet and that the electrical rating of the

cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS –115-Volt models only

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the use adapter, always hold the adapter in place with

of an adapter plug.

When disconnecting the power cord from the

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one hand while pulling the power cord plug

with the other hand. If this is not done, the

adapter ground terminal is very likely to break

with repeated use.

However, if you must use an adapter, where

local codes permit, a temporary connection may

be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall

outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at

most local hardware stores.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT

USE the air conditioner until a proper ground

has been established.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned

with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the connection of the power

cord.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet

cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the

cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall

outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should

have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to

make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the controls on the air conditioner.

The controls will look like one of the following. (Features and appearance will vary.)

OFF

LOW

FAN

HIGH

FAN

LOW

FAN

HIGH

COOL

LOW

COOL

LOW

COOL

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HIGH

COOL

LOW

COOL

MED

COOL

MODE CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above controls.

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TEMP CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above controls.

Controls

Mode Controls

Temp Controls

HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide

The temp control is used to maintain the

room temperature. The compressor will cycle

on and off to keep the room at the same level

of comfort. When you turn the knob to a

higher number the indoor air will become

cooler. Turn the knob to a lower number and

the indoor room will become warmer.

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cooling with different fan speeds.

HIGH FAN and LOW FAN provide air

circulation and filtering without cooling.

The ENERGY SAVER feature provides for either

HIGH COOL or LOW COOL selection.

The fan will run continuously in the ENERGY

SAVER mode. It will change to a lower RPM

speed when the compressor cycles off. When

the compressor cycles back on, the fan speed

will change back to the higher speed.

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NOTE: If you move the mode control from a cool setting

to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before

switching back to a cool setting.

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Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select HIGH COOL or MED COOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with the

temp control at the highest number available on

your knob.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select LOW COOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

About the controls on the air conditioner.

Additional controls and important information.

Vent Control

When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will

be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN,

some inside air is exhausted outside.

Closed

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Open

Air Direction

Two levers on each side of the grille let you

control the air direction left or right.

Fingertip pressure on the tabs adjusts the air

direction up or straight ahead.

Do not adjust the louvers down any lower than

straight out. Air that is blown down will affect the

thermostat, causing the air conditioner to turn off

before the room is cooled.

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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not

from the wall outlet before cleaning.

use bleach or abrasives.

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Outdoor Coils

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The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner

should be checked regularly. If they are clogged

with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam

cleaned, a service available through your GE

service outlet.

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Air Filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be

checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more

often if necessary.

To remove:

Lift the top of the filter and gently pull it up.

Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and

let the filter dry before replacing it.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a

filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.

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Preparing to install the air conditioner.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Before You Begin

NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with

CAUTION:

the air conditioner after installation is completed.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from the

power cord.

NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual

and Installation Instructions for future use.

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Do not change the plug on the power cord

of this air conditioner.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

For personal safety, this air conditioner must be

properly grounded.

Aluminum house wiring may present

special problems—consult a qualified

electrician.

It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit

checked by a qualified electrician if there is any

doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.

Follow National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or local

codes and ordinances.

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Electrical Requirements

Some models require 115/120-volt a.c.,

60 Hz grounded outlet protected with

a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

Some models require 230/208-volt a.c.,

protected with a time delay fuse or circuit

breaker. These models should be installed

on their own single branch circuit for best

performance and to prevent overloading

house or apartment wiring circuits, which

could cause a possible fire hazard from

overheating wires.

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the

possibility of electric shock hazard. If the wall outlet

you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet, it is your

responsibility to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

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Tools You Will Need

■ Hex driver or wrench

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ Ruler or tape measure

■ Scissors or knife

■ Pencil

■ Level

■ Hammer

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Window Installation Instructions

Parts Included

2 support brackets

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2 sill brackets

Foam top

window gasket

Case

2 filler panels

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Window

locking

bracket

5/8″ machine screws (2)

3/8″ hex head

5/8″ carriage bolts (2)

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1″ screws (4)

5/8″ screws (5)

and nuts (2)

screws (8)

and nuts (2)

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Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

Window Requirements

■These instructions are for a standard double-

hung window. You will need to modify them for

other types of windows.

■The air conditioner can be installed without the

filler panels if needed to fit in a narrow window.

See the window opening dimensions to the right.

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18 ⁄ ″ min.

■All supporting parts must be secured to firm

wood, masonry or metal.

30 ⁄ ″ to 46 ⁄ ″

(with filler panels)

■The electrical outlet must be within reach of the

power cord.

26 ⁄ ″ min.

(without filler panels)

Window opening dimensions are for a

standard double-hung window.

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Storm Window Requirements

A storm window frame will not allow the air

conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep

it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a

piece of wood to the stool.

WOOD PIECES—

WIDTH: 2″

LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window

frame.

Wood

1/2″ higher

than frame

THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a

piece of wood on the stool to make it 1/2″ higher

than the top of the storm window frame.

Stool

Storm window

frame

Attach securely with nails or screws provided by

the installer.

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Window Installation Instructions

Remove the Air Conditioner from the Case

Remove the air filter. Lift the top of the filter

and gently pull it up.

Remove one screw from each side of the case.

Keep these ground/anti-theft screws so they

may be replaced at the end of the installation.

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Case

Remove the 2 screws and lift off the front grille.

Air conditioner

Remove

screw

Keep these screws to re-attach the grille later.

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Slide the air conditioner out of the case by

grasping the rear of the evaporator cover and

pulling forward while bracing the case.

NOTE: The air conditioner is very heavy. It may

require two or more people to remove it from

the case.

Remove screws

Attach the Filler Panels to the Case

Attach filler panels to the existing holes in the case

using eight #8 x 3/8″ long hex head screws.

Filler panel

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Top bar

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Bottom bar

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Install the Case in the Window

Open the window and mark the centerline

Close the window until it touches behind the

top retainer bar.

on the stool.

Secure the case through the case track into the

window stool on each side, using two 1″ screws.

Mark centerline

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Carefully place the case in the window and

align the center of the bottom tie bar with the

centerline on the window stool. Do not release

your grip on the case until the window is in its

final position.

Secure to stool

Top retainer bar

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Bottom tie bar

Assemble and Attach the Sill and Support Brackets

Loosely attach the sill brackets to the support

brackets with 5/8″ long carriage bolts and nuts.

Attach both sill brackets to the window sill

using a 1″ long screw on each side.

Tighten the bolts and nuts on both sides.

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Support bracket

Carriage bolt

Nut

Sill bracket

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Level

Find the track hole that aligns with the sill

bracket on the outer edge of the window sill.

Using the 5/8″ long machine screws and nuts

attach the support brackets to the case track

hole on each side.

NOTE: When finished, use a level to make

sure the case tilts to the outside 1/4″ minimum.

This prevents water from entering the room.

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Track hole

Sill

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Install the Window Filler Panels and Locking Bracket

Extend the filler panels to fill the window

opening.

Secure the panels using four 5/8″ long screws.

Attach the window locking bracket with a

5/8″ screw.

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Install the Window Gasket and Replace the Air Conditioner

Cut the foam top window gasket to the window

width. Stuff the foam between the glass and the

window to prevent air and insects from getting

into the room.

Slide the air conditioner into the case and

replace the front grille. Install the two

ground/anti-theft screws removed at the

beginning of the installation.

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Install the front grille and attach to case using

the 2 screws removed previously. Reinstall the

air filter to the front grille.

Make sure the unit is OFF before inserting cord

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plug into the outlet.

Check all seals and plug any remaining air gaps

with a suitable weatherproof caulk.

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Through-the-Wall Installation

The case may be installed through-the-wall in both existing and new construction.

Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

IMPORTANT:

■ Any side louvers must project on the outdoor side of the wall.

■ The room side of the case must project into the room at least 1 / ″ from the finished wall.

■ The case must be installed level from side-to-side and with a 1/ 4″ tilt from front to rear.

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Remove the air conditioner from the case.

For specific instructions, refer to the Window

Installation Instructions.

Make certain a wall receptacle is available close

to the hole location or make arrangements to

install a receptacle.

Determine the size of wall opening by adding

1/8″ to the height and width of the case.

Measure height from the top of the case to the

bottom of the rail.

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Place the case in the wall opening and secure

the bottom rail, case sides and top with 12

1″ long #10 wood screws.

NOTE: Drill pilot holes, if necessary, for proper

installation. If the frame is oversized, use shims to

prevent case distortion.

Finish the Wall Opening

Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the case to prevent moisture from getting through to the

interior wall. Use of flashing (drip rail) will further prevent water from dripping inside the wall and down

the outside of the building.

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Plaster line

Brick veneer

Lintel angle

(if required)

Trim molding (if desired)

Roomside

Caulking

Holes for

#10 1″ long

wood

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screws

Grounding/anti-theft screw

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Flashing (drip rail)

Caulking (between bottom

rail and flashing)

Caulking

1 / ″ min.

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Air conditioner

does not start

The air conditioner

is unplugged.

• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed

completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit

breaker is tripped.

• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

the fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure.

• If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to OFF.

When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the

air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor

overload.

Air conditioner does

not cool as it should

Airflow is restricted.

• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture

blocking the front of the air conditioner.

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The temp control may

not be set high enough.

• Turn the knob to a higher number. The highest setting

provides maximum cooling.

The air filter is dirty.

• Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

See the Operating Instructions section.

The room may have been hot.

Cold air is escaping.

• When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to

allow time for the room to cool down.

• Check for open furnace floor registers and cold

air returns.

• Set the air conditioner’s vent to the closed position.

• See freezing up below.

Cooling coils have iced up.

Air conditioner

freezing up

Ice blocks the air flow

and stops the air conditioner

from cooling the room.

• Set the mode control at HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL with

the temp at 1 or 2.

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Normal Operating Sounds

■You may hear a pinging noise caused by water

being picked up and thrown against the

■ Water will collect in the base pan during

high humidity or on rainy days. The water

condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is

high. This design feature helps remove moisture

and improve efficiency.

may overflow and drip from the outdoor side

of the unit.

■ The fan may run even when the compressor

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■ You may hear the thermostat click when the

is not.

compressor cycles on and off.

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Air Conditioner Warranty

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service,

call 800-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year

From the date of the

original purchase

Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

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Five Years

From the date of the

original purchase

Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator

and all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

During this five-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and

in-home service to replace the defective part.

What GE Will Not Cover:

■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the

product.

■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

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■Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, ■Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion-

or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling capacity

for the intended use, contact your dealer or installer. You

are responsible for providing adequate electrical

connecting facilities.

protected.

■Damage to the product caused by improper power supply

voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

■Incidental or consequential damage to personal property

caused by possible defects with this air conditioner.

■Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the

product or due to unreasonable use including failure to

provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

■In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit

to a location where it is accessible for service by an

individual technician.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home

use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your

legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Service Telephone Numbers.

GE Answer Center^®^800.626.2000

The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.

Special Needs Service 800.626.2000

800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)

GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons

with limited mobility.

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Service Contracts 800-626-2224

Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a

substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly

to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing

generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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Service Satisfaction

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:

First, contact the people who serviced your appliance.

Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

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Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Finally, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

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