Pilots Manual
CONTENTS
Thank You 01Warning 02Your Ozium 2 03
Sizing 04Podoptions 04
Preparation 06UnderseatMousse 06SpeedSystem 07ReserveParachuteInstallation 08
Fitting 12Adjustments 14
ShoulderStraps 14LumbarSupport 14Leg/ChestStraps 14FineTuningofthePod 15
Features 16IntegratedCockpit 15HydrationAccessSystem 15VelcroShoulderMounting 15
Care and Maintenance 17Inspection 17ChangingthePod 17
Technical Specifications 19Materials 20Certification 20Towing 20
Ozone Quality Guarantee 21
v1.0 May 2017
THANK YOU WARNINGEN
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ThankyouforchoosingOzone.
TheOzium2isanincrediblylightweightXCpodharnessdesignedforadventureflying.TheOziumconcepthasbeenwellprovenduringsev-eralyearsofintensevol-bivflyingandtwoeditionsoftheRedBullX-Alps,thetoughestandmostbrutaladventureraceintheworld.WetooktheX-Alpsprototypesandaddedabitmoredurabilityanduser-friendliness,makingitanexcellentchoiceforpilotsseekingalightweightpodsystemthatiscomfortableandfeaturesaverylowpackvolume.TheOzium2buildsonthesuccessofitspredecessorwithaddedfeatures,refinedgeometry,andimprovedadjustmentsystems.Inaddition,itisevenlighter.Pilotscannowchoosefromarangeofpodoptions-theinterchangeablepodsallowacustomisedlevelofdurabilityandwarmthintheair,andeasyreplacement.
Asateamoffreeflyingenthusiasts,competitorsandadventurers,Ozone’smissionistoproduceparaglidingequipmentofthehighestqual-ityusingcuttingedgedesignsandthebesttechnicalmaterialsavailable.OurdevelopmentteamisbasedinthesouthofFrance.Thisarea,whichincludesthesitesofGourdon,MonacoandColdeBleyne,guaranteesusmorethan300flyabledaysperyear.ThisisagreatassetinthedevelopmentoftheOzonerange.Weknowthatqualityandvalueformoneyareessentialconsiderationswhenchoosingequipment,sotokeepcostslowandqualityhighwebuildallourwingsandharnessesinourownproductionfacility.DuringproductionallOzoneproductsundergonumerousrigorousqualitycontrolchecks.Thiswaywecanguaranteethatourequipmentmeetsthesamehighstandardsthatweexpectourselves.
IfyouneedanyfurtherinformationaboutOzone,theOzium2,oranyofourproductspleasecheckwww.flyozone.com.Oryoucancontactyourlocaldealer,paraglidingschooloranyofushereatOzone.
Itisessentialthatyoureadthismanualbeforeusingyourharnessforthefirsttime.
SafeFlying!
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•Paraglidingisapotentiallydangeroussportthatcancauseseriousinjuryincludingbodilyharm,paralysisanddeath.FlyinganOzoneharnessisundertakenwiththefullknowledgethatparaglidinginvolvessuchrisks.
•AstheownerofanOzoneharnessyoutakeexclusiveresponsibilityforallrisksassociatedwithitsuse.Inappropriateuseandorabuseofyourequipmentwillincreasetheserisks.
•Anyliabilityclaimsresultingfromuseofthisproducttowardsthemanufacturer,distributorordealersareexcluded.
•Bepreparedtopracticeasmuchasyoucan-especiallygroundhandling,asthisisacriticalaspectofparagliding.Poorcontrolwhileonthegroundisoneofthemostcommoncausesofaccidents.
•Bereadytocontinueyourlearningbyattendingadvancedcoursestofollowtheevolutionofoursport,astechniquesandmaterialskeepimproving.
•Useonlycertifiedparagliders,harnesseswithprotectorandreserveparachutesthatarefreefrommodification,andusethemonlywithintheircertifiedweightranges.Pleaserememberthatflyingoutsideofcertifiedconfigurationsmayjeopardiseanyinsurance(e.g.liability,lifeetc)youhave.Itisyourresponsibilityasthepilottoverifyyourinsurancecover.
•Makesureyoucompleteathoroughdailyandpre-flightinspectionofallofyourequipment.Neverattemptflyingwithunsuitableordamagedequipment.
•Alwayswearahelmet,glovesandboots.
•Allpilotsshouldhavetheappropriateleveloflicensefortheirrespectivecountryandthirdpartyinsurance.
•Makesurethatyouarephysicallyandmentallyhealthybeforeflying.
•Choosethecorrectwing,harnessandconditionsforyourlevelofexperience.
•Payspecialattentiontotheterrainyouwillbeflyingandtheweatherconditionsbeforeyoulaunch.Ifyouareunsuredonotfly,andalwaysaddalargesafetymargintoallyourdecisions.
•NEVERflyyourgliderinrain,snow,strongwind,turbulentweatherconditionsorclouds.
• Ifyouusegood,safejudgmentyouwillenjoymanyyearsofparagliding.
•Respecttheenvironmentandlookafteryourflyingsites.
• Ifyouneedtodisposethewing,dosoinanenvironmentallyresponsiblemanner.
•Donotdisposeofitwiththenormalhouseholdwaste.
Remember, PLEASURE is the reason for our sport!
YOUR OZIUM 2
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POD OPTIONSTheOzium2offersaninterchangeableandcustomisablepodsystem.Youcanchoosebetweenthreedifferentpodsatthetimeoforder:
1. Lycra Pod:TheLycrapodisthelightestversionidealforvol-bivandlightweightenthusiastsofferingthelowestpackvolumeandweight.
2. 570 Pod:The570isamid-weightoptionthatoffersmorewarmthanddurabilitythantheLycra.
3. 720 Pod:The720isthethickestandwarmestpodavailablefortheOzium2.Designedforpilotswhoprioritizedurabilityandwarmth.
STANDARD OPTIONSAsstandardtheOzium2issuppliedwiththefollowing:
•Lightweightbackprotector
•Polycarbonatefootplate
•Lightweightintegratedcockpitforinstruments(Lycraand570pods)
•Forzaflightdeck(720podonly)
• Integratedspeed-systemline
•Lightweightaluminiumcarabiners
155-165 S S 2.36 2.39 2.65160-175 M S 2.40 2.43 2.69170-185 M M 2.46 2.49 2.74180-195 L M 2.50 2.53 2.78190-205 L L 2.53 2.56 2.82
Harness size Pod size
SIZINGTheharnessesstructureisavailableinthreedifferentsizes;S,M,andLwhichcanbecombinedwiththreedifferentpodsizes;S,M,andLsuitableforawiderangeofpilotheightsandbodyconfigurations.Werecommendthefollowingharnessandpodcombinations:
Weight with Lycra pod (kg)
*Weightincludesallstandardoptions:LightweightFoam,AluCarabiners,Podincl.Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedlineincl.2BrummelHooks,PolycarbonateFootplate,Bridle-Line,RescueHandle&InnerContainer
Weight with 570 pod (kg)
Weight with 720 pod (kg)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONSAtthetimeoforderthefollowingoptionscanbespecified:
•Rigidbackplate(forthestandardlightweightMousseonly)
•FullMousseprotector
•Ultra-lightcarbonfootplate
•Forzaflightdeckwithalargersurfacearea(forLycraand570pods)
•Forzaspeedbar(withwebbing)
•Radiopocket
Pilot height (cm)
PREPARATION EN
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UNDER-SEAT MOUSSETheOzium2comesasstandardwithanLTF/CEcertifiedfoambackprotector.Cleverlydesigned,itoffersexcellentimpactabsorptionpropertiesdespiteitslowweightandvolume.Availableasanoptionisthe‘FullMousse’protection,alsocertifiedtotheLTF/CEstandards,itoffershigherlevelsofcomfortandprotectionbutwithahigherweightandvolume.
Anoptionalrigidplateisavailableforthestandardbackprotector,howeveritisnotcompatiblewiththeFullMousseversion.Theplateimprovestheoverallcomfortandprotectionlevelsoftheharnesswhilsttheaddedrigiditygivesamoredirect,responsivefeeltoweightshiftandtotheair.
Upondeliverytheunderseatmoussemusttobeplacedintothestructureoftheharness.
Insertthemousseintothesecond,rearmostzippedpocketlocatedundertheseat.Donottrytoforceitintothesmallerfrontballastpocket.Themousseismarkedtopandfront,ensurethatitisinsertedcorrectly,thenarrowendshouldbefacingforwards.
Itshouldbeasnugfitbutyoushouldbeabletoclosethepocketwithoutforcingthezip.
Theoptionalrigidplateislocatedinthebackprotectorpocketandsitsbetweentheseatandtheprotector.Slidetheplateabovetheprotectorwiththeroundedendsfacingforwards.Makesureyouclosethepocketwithoutforcingthezip.
Shoulder adjustment straps
Main Hangpoints
Reserve parachute container
Ballast pocket
Back protection pocket
Leg/chest strap buckles
Foot plate
Foot plate angleadjustment
Speed system
Reserve handleLeg strap adjustments
Lumber supportadjustment strap
Anti-forget loop
Chest strapadjustment
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SPEED SYSTEMAlightweightintegratedspeed-lineisincludedasstandard.AwebbingForzaacceleratorspeedbarisavailableasanoption.Thespeedsystemisalreadyinstalledbythefactorybutifyoueverneedtochangeit,forexamplewhenupgradingtotheForzaspeedbarfollowthesesteps.
Firstuntiethebarfromthelines.Routethefreeendofoneofthelinesdownthroughthesmallreinforcedslitfoundonthesidepaneloftheharness.
ThenpassthelinethroughtheRonstanpulley,ensuringthatthepulleyisnottwistedbeforeroutingthelinethroughthesmallgapintothepodcompart-ment.
Ensurethat the linesruncleanlybetweenthepulleysandpassontheoutsideofallstructuralwebbingstraps.Double-checkthe lineshavenotinadvertentlywrappedaroundanyofthestructuralwebbingstraps.Attachthespeedbartothefootplatewiththebungeeandthentothespeedbarlinesusingabowlineknot.Repeattheprocedureontheotherside.Onceintheair,andwhenitissafetodoso,checkthatyoucanplaceyourfootonthebareasilyandthatthesystemoperatessmoothlyallthewaytofullspeed.
IMPORTANT: The speed bar lines must be of equal length, ensure they are not too short as this will inadvertently activate the speed system when under tension in the air. Always double-check lengths and symmetry whilst on the ground before flying.
RESERVE PARACHUTE INSTALLATIONTheOzium 2 has an integral reserve parachute containerwith its own specific parachute deployment bag. The reserve pocket is certified forparachuteswithavolumeofbetween3and6ltr,itwillacceptmostmodernrescueparachutesincludingtheAngel140andsteerableRogallotypes.
IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended to use the deployment bag supplied with the harness.
WARNING: Ozone strongly recommends that the reserve parachute system is installed by a qualified professional. Always seek experienced advice if you have any doubts.
Makesureyouperformapracticethrowfromastatichangpoint.Notonlydoesthisensurethecorrectfunctioningofyourdeploymentsystemitalsoallowsyoutobecomemorefamiliarwiththeinstallationprocess.
Please note, the parachute can only be deployed with the right hand.
To install a reserve parachute you should first pack the parachute so that itmatches the shape anddimensionofthesupplieddeploymentbag.
Inserttheparachuteintothedeploymentbagandsecurethedeploymentbagwiththelinesinthenormalway.Dependingonthesizeofyourparachuteyoucanuseeithereyeletforthebestfit.
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Attachtheharnessbridlestotheparachute’sbridleusingasuitableconnector(notsupplied).
Please note, the Ozium 2 is only suitable for reserve parachutes with a short bridle.
Open the reserve parachute container on the rear of theharnessbyopeningthezips.Placethedeploymentbaginthespaceprovidedwithwhite arrowon thedeploymenthandlefacinguppermostso that itmatches thewhitearrowon theharness, the parachute lines should be underneath and thehandlepositionedcorrectlyasshown.
Payattentiontothebridles.Donotallowthemtobecomeentangled,theyshouldremainneatlyinplacetothelefthandsideoftheparachutewheninserting.
The container can be closed by running both zipsforwardtowardsthereserveparachuteopening,allthewaytotheeyelets,andthenbackagainunderneaththeharnesstosecurethezips
Gentlypulltheparachutehandleandtopflapoutofthewaysotheyareclearofthebottomflaps
Usingsuitablepiecesofmagicstringorplasticpullthewhiteloopsthroughtheparachutecontainereyelets.
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Closethelefthandflap,whiteloop1shouldbepulledthrougheyelet2,andwhiteloopAthrougheyeletB
Therighthandflapcannowbeclosed.Whiteloop1shouldbepulledthrougheyelet3andwhiteloopAthrougheyeletC
Nowthetopflapcanbepulledintoposition.Thehandlesitsbehindtheexteriormaterialofthetopflap.Passthenylonpinsofthereservehandlethroughthegapsinthematerialjustabovethetopflapeyelets.
Pullthewhiteloopsthroughbothtopflapeyeletsandpushthepinsthroughthewhiteloops.Themagneticsectioncanbewrappedaroundthehandleandsecuredbehindittokeepitneatlyinplace.
Finallytheendsofthenylonpinscanbeneatenedintotheavailabletunnelasshown.
Beforeyourfirstflight,werecommendtosuspendtheharnessfromasuitablystrongpointtocheckthatitfitsyoucorrectlyandtobecomefamiliarwiththefeaturesandadjustments.Youcansettheshoulderadjustment-strapstofindthebestfit,andadjustthelumbersupportsothattheyleaveyouinacomfortablyreclinedposition.
To put the harness on first place the shoulder straps over yourshouldersandbringtheleg/cheststrapthroughyourlegs.
Fastentheleg/cheststrapbyplacingthemalebuckles throughthefemalethroughthefemalebucklesoneachside
The automatic pod closing system should now beconnected.Firstattach the red loopof the lefthandpodflaptotheredballsituatedunderthemaillonontherighthand side of the harness. The red ball goes through theredloop.
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Nextpasstheredloopoftheanti-forgetsystemthrough theeyeletontherighthandpodnexttotheinstrumentpanel.
Theredballfoundunderthelefthandmaillonshouldnowbepassedthroughtheloopoftheanti-forgetsystem.
Theshoulderstrapretainerclipshouldnowbefastened.
SHOULDER STRAPSThelengthoftheShoulderstrapscanbemodifiedusingtheadjustmentstraps.Adjusttheshoulderswhilststandingupwiththeharnessonsothattheyarecomfortablysnug.Whilstsuspendedintheseatedpositionensurethestrapsarecomfortableandsupportive,theyshouldnotbetootightnortooloose.
LUMBER SUPPORTTheLumbersupportshouldbeadjustedforacomfortableflyingposition.Preciseadjustmentscanbemadeintheairsothatyourlowerbackiscompletelysupportedandthereisnotensioninyourstomachmuscles.Besuretoadjustthelumbersupportscarefully,settingthemtooloosewillresultinaveryreclinedpositionintheair.
LEG STRAPS/CHEST STRAPThe length of the leg straps and chest strap affects the overall stability of the harness. For maximumweightshiftthecheststrapandlegstrapsshouldbeleftintheirlongestposition.Forgreaterrollstabilitythestrapscanbetightened.Itisimportanttotestflyandadjusttofindthepositionthatisbestforyourstyleofflyingandoverallcomfort.
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LEG SUPPORT ANGLETheangleofthelegsupportcanbeadjustedusingwiththeknotsontheshortpurpleline.Usingthehigherknotincreasesthesupportunderyourthighs.
FINE TUNING OF THE PODTheharnesshasbeensetupsothatitwillsuitethemajorityofpilotsandfurtheradjustmentsshouldnotbenecessary,howeverifyouwishtomakechangesitispossibletodoso.Thismustbedoneonthegroundandisnotpossibleintheair.Thefootplateattheendofthepodissupportedby4lines(purple),thesecontroltheoveralllengthofthepodandtheangleofthefootplate.
Minoradjustmentstotheoveralllengthofthepodcanbemadebymovingthepositionoftheknotsontheupperanti-forgetlines(grey)andthelower(purple)knots.
Theangleofthefootplatecanalsobechangedbymovingthepositionoftheknotsonthebottom(purple)lines.
IMPORTANT: If any adjustments are made, make sure that the lines are symmetrical. If you do choose to make a change, take your time to find the position that suites you best, only make small adjustments each time.
INTEGRATED COCKPIT Asstandard,theLycraand570podsaresuppliedwithalightweightflightdeck.ThelargerForzadeckisavailableasanoptionfortheLycraand570podsbutcomesasstandardwiththe720pod.InstrumentscanbeattachedeitherdirectlytothedeckoralternativelytotheoptionalangledVelcoplate.Intheairitrestsoverthetopofthecheststraptomakeiteasytoviewtheinstruments.
HYDRATION ACCESS SYSTEMTheOzium2includesahydrationaccesssystemwithanopeningonthelefthandshoulderandanchorpointsforyourhydrationtube.
VELCRO SHOULDER MOUNTINGTheoppositeshoulderstraphasalightweightVelcromountingpointforasmallvario,radioorGPStrackingdevice.
RADIO POCKETAnoptionalradiopocketcanbeattachedtoasuitablepositionontheharnessstructure.
FEATURES
CARE AND MAINTENANCEEN
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TheOzium2willlastyoumanyflightsandmanyyearsiflookedaftercorrectly.Tokeepyourharnesscleanandairworthy,pleasenotethefollowing:
•AvoidexcessiveexposuretoUV,heatandhumidity.
•Packtheharnessdryandstoreinacooldryplace.
•Neverdragyourharness.
•Keepyouharnesscleanofdirt,oilsandanycorrosivesubstance.
•Usewaterandaclothtoclean.
INSPECTIONForsafety,routineinspectionofallofyourequipmentisvitallyimportant.Ozonerecommendsaserviceintervalof12monthsinadditiontotheusualpreflightchecks.
Forinspection,visuallycheckthestitching,webbingandallstructurallyimportantareas.Payparticularattentiontothewebbingaroundthehangpointareaunderthecarabiner,asthisiswhereabrasionismostlikely.
Ifyoufindanydamageorifyouareinanydoubtmakesuretheharnesscheckedbyaprofessional.
REPLACING THE PODReplacementpodsareavailablefromyourOzonedealer.Itispossibleaftermanyhoursofuse,orafteranincidentresultingindamagethatthepodrequireschanging.Toremovetheoldpod:1. Disconnectthethinredpodloopsfromthecarabiners(donotconfusethesewiththemainhangpointloops).2. Undobothzips(oneeachside).3. TearthepodofftheVelcro.4. Removethelonglinesthatrunthroughthepulleysonbothsidesofthepod.5. Disconnectthethespeedbarfromthefootplateelastic.
Replacingthepodisthereversaloftheaboveprocedure.Usealarksfoottoconnectthepodlinesandmakesurethethinredpodloopsareconnectedtothecarabiner(step1).Ensuretousetheredloops,theshorterblueloopsareforattachingthepodtoanOzium(1)structure.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the red pod loops (1) are attached to the carabiners. Failure to do so will put excessive load through the zip causing failure.
3. Velcro
2. Zips
1. Red pod loops on carabiners
4. Purple pod lines
5. Speed bar attachment
IMPORTANT: Ensure the red pod loops (1) are attached to the carabiners. Failure to do so will put excessive load through the zip causing failure.
S M LTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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MATERIALSOuter fabric (Cover)NylonOxford210DPU2
Structure fabricNylonOxford210DPU2
Main webbingPolyster15/25mm
Chest strap closure systemLightweightaluminiumbuckles
Bridle connectionDyneemarope5mm,2400kg
CERTIFICATIONTheOzium2iscertifiedENandLTFwithamaximumloadof120kgs.Inadditiontheprotection(bothstandardandfullmousse)arecertifiedtotheCEstandardbyCRITT(France).
TOWINGTheOzium2issuitablefortowing.Thetowbridlesshouldbeattachedtothemaincarabiners,Ifyouhaveanydoubtsaskaqualifiedtowinginstructororseetheoperatinginstructionssuppliedwithyourtowreleasesystem.
Harness, Carabiners, Reserve Bag & Handle (g) 1300 1340 1380
Pod Lycra [light] (g) 540 570 600
Pod 570 [midweight] (g) 570 600 630
Pod 720 [warmest] (g) 690 730 770
Lightweight Foam [standard] (g) 320 320 320
High Density Foam [option] (g) 580 580 580
Polycarbonate Backplate [for Lightweight Foam, option] (g) 195 195 195
Polycarbonate Footplate for Lycra & 570 [standard] (g) 110 135 135
Polycarbonate Footplate for 720 [standard] (g) 185 200 200
Carbon Footplate for Lycra and 570 [option] (g) 90 100 100
Speed System for Lycra & 570 Pod (g) 30 30 30
Speed System for 720 Pod (g) 70 70 70
Cockpit Foam for Lycra & 570 Pod (g) 60 60 60
Cockpit Foam for 720 Pod (g) 80 80 80
Weightincludesallstandardoptions:LightweightFoam,AluCarabiners,Podincl.Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedlineincl.2BrummelHooks,PolycarbonateFootplate,Bridle-Line,RescueHandle&InnerContainer
Pod Lycra All Up Weight (g) 1060 1115 1145
Pod 570 All Up Weight (g) 1090 1145 1175
Pod 720 All Up Weight (g) 1345 1400 1440
POD OPTIONS
Weightincludesallstandardoptions:Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedlineincl.2BrummelHooks,PolycarbonateFootplate
OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE
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AtOzonewetakethequalityofourproductsveryseriously.Ourharnessesaremadetothehigheststandardsinourownmanufacturingfacility. Every harnessmanufactured goes through a stringent series of quality control procedures and all the components used aretraceable.Wealwayswelcomecustomerfeedbackandarecommittedtocustomerservice.Ozoneguaranteesallofitsproductsagainstmanufacturer’sdefectsorfaults.Ozonewillrepairorreplaceanydefectiveproductfreeofcharge.Ozoneanditsdistributorsprovidethehighestqualityserviceandrepair,anydamagetoproductsduetowearandtearwillberepairedatareasonablecharge.
Ifyouareunabletocontactyourdealerthenyoucancontactusdirectlyatinfo@flyozone.com.
SummarySafetyisparamountinoursport.Tobesafe,wemustbetrained,practisedandalerttothedangersaroundus.Toachievethiswemustflyasregularlyaswecan,groundhandleasmuchaspossibleandtakeacontinuousinterestintheweather.Ifyouarelackinginanyoftheseareasyouwillbeexposingyourselftomoredangerthanisnecessary.
Everyyearmanypilotsgethurtlaunching;don’tbeoneofthem.Launchingisthetimethatyouaremostexposedtodangersopracticeitlots.Somelaunchsitesaresmallanddifficultandconditionsaren’talwaysperfect.Ifyou’regoodatgroundhandlingyou’llbeabletoconfidentlyandsafelylaunchwhilstothersstruggle...practiceasmuchasyoucan.You’llbelesslikelytogethurtandmorelikelytohaveagreatday’sflying.
Respecttheenvironmentandlookafteryourflyingsites.Whentheharnesscomestotheendofitsusefullife,removeallthemetalpartsanddisposetherestinanenvironmentallyfriendltymanner.
Finally,RESPECTtheweather,ithasmorepowerthanyoucaneverimagine.Understandwhatconditionsarerightforyourlevelofflyingandstaywithinthatwindow.
Happyflying&enjoyyourOzium2.TeamOzone
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