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KNOW
-HOW
CUSTOMER MAGAZINE
MARCH 2020
SIGMA ACTUATOR PLATES
NEW METAL
COLOURS
BIKE PARKING UTRECHT
KEEPING
BICYCLES DRY
ON THE COVER New materials for the high-quality actuator plates Sigma21 and Sigma50 are increasing the scope for bathroom design. CONCEPT/DESIGN/REALISATION Linkgroup AG, Zurich www.linkgroup.ch PHOTOS Petra Appelhof (cover, pages 16–17) Anurag Banerjee (pages 18–20) Ben Huggler (cover, pages 8–10, 15) DAS ACHTE GEBOT (pages 12, 14) Kuhnle + Knödler (pages 6–7, 13) Issued quarterly. The reproduction of individual articles, in part or in full, is subject to approval from the editorial staff.
CONTENTS EDITORIAL
6 PRODUCTS &
SOLUTIONS
COMBINING STYLE
AND STORAGE SPACE
AT THE WASHBASIN
Mark Schurr
10 DIGITALISATION Managing Director
UP-TO-DATE BIM
DEAR CUSTOMERS,
PLANNING CONTENT
DIGITALISATION HAS NOW ALSO
AT ALL TIMES AND IN
ARRIVED IN THE CONSTRUCTION
YOUR LANGUAGE
INDUSTRY, ALTHOUGH THE CON-
SEQUENCES ARE CURRENTLY FAR
14 PRODUCTS &
LESS SEVERE COMPARED TO
SOLUTIONS
OTHER BRANCHES.
ADDED STABILITY
FOR THE ROOF Supporting sanitary engineers and plumbers has the
very highest priority at Geberit, which is why we have
DRAINAGE SYSTEM pressed ahead with the development of digital helpers
for making their everyday work that little bit easier in
5 News recent years. The Geberit ProPlanner, for example, is now
firmly established as a tool for greatly simplifying the
8 Sigma actuator plates
work of sanitary engineers. Meanwhile, the Geberit Pro
13 Expansion of the Selnova app provides assistance to plumbers at the construc-
bathroom series tion site.
16 Reference object in Utrecht
Recently, the construction industry took a huge step to-
18 A premiere for SuperTube wards digitalisation of the entire planning process with
the introduction of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
This can be used above all to optimise the planning of
technical building systems in major projects across all of
the trades involved.
We have recognised both the benefits and the challeng-
es associated with BIM, such as refreshing BIM content,
for example. With this solution from Geberit, you can rest
assured that the downloaded data is always up to date –
and is also manufacturer-neutral when needed. You can
read more on this on page 10.
I wish you an entertaining and informative read.
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NEWS
TRAINING ROOM EXTENSION
Geberit Johannesburg are looking to
start 2020 with a bang. Upgrades and ex-
tensions are well underway to the train-
ing facilities. The construction work will
allow to offer more specialised, in-
depth trainings. These upgrades should
be completed within the first quarter
FNB WINES2WHALES – THE RACE of 2020 and we look forward to showing
WITH GEES you what we have in store.
Towards the end of 2019, Mark Schurr
and Rory Talbot, who are two passionate
cyclists, were invited by Equites Property
Group, along with Equites’ professional
team (Architects, Wet Services Engi-
neers and Property planners) to take part
in a 3-day cycling race in the Western
Cape and network with the various
role-players.
Since inception in 2009, the race has be-
come one of the most anticipated cy-
cling events in South Africa. Riders come
from the farthest reach of the country
and the world. The route provides excit-
ing challenges for cyclists of all skill
levels and offers some amazing views
of the Cape’s natural beauty.
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PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS GEBERIT VARIFORM BATHROOM FURNITURE AND OPTION PLUS MIRROR NEW ITEMS FOR THE WASHBASIN AREA Geberit has added to its range of products for stylish washbasin areas that feature a lot of storage space. In addition to the Option Plus mirror, the new gems in the bathroom also include Geberit bathroom furniture for the established VariForm lay-on washbasins. 6 Know-how March 2020
PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS
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The new Geberit VariForm bathroom
furniture has a tidy, minimalist and
calm design, and is a perfect match
for the VariForm lay-on washbasins.
The new Geberit VariForm washbasin cabinets are a
perfect addition to the Geberit VariForm washbasin
portfolio, which was launched in 2017. It is now pos-
sible to design the washbasin area with VariForm
lay-on washbasins in a consistent style. The calm, un-
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derstated design gives the washbasin area a sense of
The slim lines on the
lightness and perfectly complements the lean, mod- Geberit VariForm
ern design of the washbasins. washbasin cabinet and
lay-on washbasin are
The washbasins with their particularly slim rims are great deal of design flexibility. The furniture comes in coordinated with each
other down to the
timelessly beautiful and match virtually any bathroom. a wide range of colours – white, lava matt and hickory –
finest detail.
The lay-on washbasins are available both with or with- and therefore blends in harmoniously with a wide
out a tap hole bench. Depending on the requirements, range of furnishing styles.
desired design and construction situation, they can
have a deck-mounted tap, be attached to the ceramic The Geberit VariForm bathroom furniture will be avail-
appliance or the cover plate, or can also have a wall- able from Germany as of April 2020.
mounted tap.
MIRROR, MIRROR
MINIMALIST AND CALM Along with washing your hands and brushing your
The interplay between the VariForm lay-on washbasin teeth, looking in the mirror is an integral part of any
and bathroom furniture means the calm design – and bathroom routine. The Geberit Option Plus mirror pre-
promised sense of lightness – comes to the fore. The sents the washbasin area and person standing in front
ornate black edging provides for a great visual effect in their best light. The lighting concept on the mirror
on the shelf surfaces made of durable compact lami- consists of two central light elements. One light strip
nate. The understated outer design continues inside lights up the ceiling and the wall above the mirror,
the furniture. The drawers are designed without a trap while another illuminates the washbasin area itself.
cutout, meaning the interior can be used to its full po-
tential. This combination alone is enough to create a visual
highlight in the bathroom. Moreover, the indirect light-
When combined with the various shapes of the Vari- ing also ensures optimal illumination of the person
Form lay-on washbasin, the washbasin cabinets allow standing in front of the mirror. If the light is too bright,
the washbasin area to be set up as part of a versatile the user can dim it using sensors. The mirrors are
and modular concept. The washbasin cabinet is avail- equipped with a manually activated antimist function
able in an I-design with one or two drawers as well as so they don’t mist up when a hot bath or shower is
in an L-design with three drawers. If even more stor- being taken.
age space or two washbasins are required in the bath-
room, different combinations of washbasin cabinets The Geberit Option Plus mirror is available from April
can be connected with each other. This then offers a 2020 in the sizes 40/60/75/90 and 120 cm.
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SIGMA ACTUATOR PLATES AS YOU LIKE IT 8 Know-how March 2020
PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS
The trend towards individualisation
also brings with it increasing demands
from customers who are looking for
design options in the bathroom that
are as diverse as possible. These
are often nuances that have to be per-
fectly coordinated. Actuator plates
in new, trendy metal colours can make
a small yet significant difference here.
From 1 April, there will be a new range of high-quality materials
available for the popular Sigma50 and recently launched Sigma21,
meaning a wealth of possibilities for combining the look of the
plates and buttons. Looking for the right design for your own
dream bathroom will now become a voyage of discovery.
THE RIGHT TONE
The actuator plate gets its unmistakeable look through the selec-
tion of the curved flush buttons (on the Sigma50) or the charac-
teristic rings (Sigma21). The popular metal colours red gold, brass
and black chrome are new additions here and blend in perfectly
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with a range of bathroom environments. All three are coated with
At the front, the Sigma50 actuator
plate in a combination of brass
a glass ceramic layer that protects the surfaces from damage.
on slate, with the Sigma21 in brass
on white glass behind. FROM NATURAL TO INDUSTRIAL
With versions in concrete, slate and walnut, the range of new plate
materials covers all the bases. You don’t need to be a fan of
shabby chic or have your own loft to choose the concrete ver-
sion – the light grey shade is the perfect match for many walls and
tiles. The same applies to the natural materials Mustang Slate
(Brazilian slate) and walnut, whose unique veins – each plate is
one of a kind – appear rugged or earthy and warm, respectively.
Incidentally, did you know that our actuator plates can also be
combined with the Geberit DuoFresh odour extraction module?
This ensures freshness in the bathroom at all times and also
comes with a night-time orientation light and an insert for in-
cistern sticks.
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DIGITALISATION SANITARY ENGINEERING MADE EASY BIM – YOUR FRIEND AND HELPER 10 Know-how March 2020
DIGITALISATION
With the new Geberit BIM Catalogue Plug-in for
Autodesk® Revit®, sanitary engineers have the
possibility of accessing the latest planning con-
tent from Geberit at any time. This Plug-in pro-
vides the data in your language and in line with
the local product range.
Building Information Modelling – or BIM for short – is
the new planning and construction standard in the
construction industry. The biggest challenge faced by
sanitary engineers here is receiving up-to-date, er-
ror-free and complete planning content from the man-
ufacturers at all times.
“With the Geberit BIM Catalogue for Autodesk® Revit®,
the sanitary engineer can directly access the BIM
content for Geberit piping and installation systems,”
says Werner Trefzer, Head of Technical Documenta-
tion and BIM Manager. “Using the Geberit BIM Cata-
logue Plug-in, the sanitary engineer also has constant
access to the current BIM content in the correspond-
ing language for the available product range in the
respective market. This dispenses with the time-con-
suming search for BIM content on external platforms.”
LIMITING THE AMOUNTS OF DATA
One of the biggest obstacles is that the hardware and AVAILABILITY
software systems required for digital planning are After registration is complete,
pushed to their absolute limit by excessive amounts Revit® data is available for
of data, especially in major projects. Geberit thus uses downloading free of charge for
simplified, parametric geometries containing all of the the following product families:
planning-relevant metadata, meaning the sanitary en-
gineer does not have to adjust the data by hand. Supply systems
–– Geberit Mepla
This prevents the software and hardware from being
overloaded and enables an efficient planning process. –– Geberit Mapress Stainless
The key point here is that the Autodesk® Revit® BIM Steel
objects are delivered as “Revit families” and not as –– Geberit Mapress Copper
project files. →
–– Geberit Mapress Carbon Steel
Drainage systems
← –– Geberit Silent-db20
During the planning phase,
the Geberit Catalogue Plug-in –– Geberit HDPE
for Autodesk® Revit® is used
to obtain the latest BIM content –– Geberit Pluvia
directly from Geberit.
11DIGITALISATION
With the new Geberit BIM Catalogue
Plug-in for Autodesk® Revit®, sani-
tary engineers can now access BIM
content from Geberit directly.
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“When you work with Geberit piping systems, a simple
double click in the BIM Catalogue Plug-in loads all the GEBERIT BIM CATALOGUE
available dimensions and fittings for planning the re-
PLUG-IN FOR AUTODESK®
spective piping system – in other words, everything
you need for efficient planning without all the unnec- REVIT®
essary extras. The sanitary engineers can also load The Geberit BIM Catalogue Plug-in for
further special fittings or fitting parts using the BIM Autodesk® Revit® can be downloaded free
Catalogue Plug-in,” explains Werner Trefzer. The prod- of charge. Once the Plug-in is installed in
uct scope in terms of the available BIM content will be Autodesk® Revit®, the sanitary engineer has
constantly expanded. direct access to the BIM content for the
Geberit products.
A LOCAL OFFERING
One option that makes life substantially easier for the All it takes is two simple steps:
sanitary engineer is the possibility of switching be- 1. Download the Plug-in from the Geberit
tween a manufacturer-specific and manufacturer-neu- website: www.international.geberit.com/
tral representation of the planned BIM models at the BIM
touch of a button. This significantly simplifies tender-
ing in the public sector. 2. Register and install the Plug-in
“We want to make things as simple as possible for the
sanitary engineer and have solved three of the biggest
issues in terms of the BIM manufacturer content. This
includes providing the engineer with simple paramet-
ric BIM content in their language and also supplying
market-specific product ranges and up-to-date BIM
models either generically or for a specific manufac-
turer, depending on their wishes. It couldn’t be any
simpler,” comments Werner Trefzer.
12 Know-how March 2020PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS
SELNOVA BATHROOM SERIES
NEW ADDITIONS
An elegant pair – the integrated
washbasin with particularly narrow
rim combined with the Geberit
Selnova Square washbasin cabinet.
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The Geberit Selnova bathroom series is
being expanded significantly, thus en-
suring the right solution is available for
any requirement. The focus here is on
a modern furniture range in a timeless
design.
Selnova has a classically timeless design and offers
the right products for all tastes. The bathroom series
sets itself apart with its outstanding value for money
and the uncompromisingly high quality that has
become synonymous with Geberit. The new Geberit
Selnova portfolio will be available from April 2020.
THE RIGHT MODEL FOR ALL CUSTOMER
WISHES
The washbasins and toilets from the Geberit Selnova
bathroom series are available in two different designs.
Geberit Selnova has a round, organic design whilst
Geberit Selnova Square is – as the name suggests –
angular. The toilets are available as floor-standing and
wall-hung versions. Models with or without flush rim
are available, as are compact versions in the Selnova
range.
EXPANDED FURNITURE CONCEPT
The existing furniture concept remains and has been
added to as follows. New washbasin cabinets in a
modern design are now available, featuring doors with
soft closing in widths of 55, 60, 80 and 100 cm. The
washbasin with a particularly narrow rim and the
washbasin cabinet come together in one box. A mod-
ular, combinable side cabinet in two heights also of-
fers added storage possibilities. The range is rounded
off by two mirror cabinets with optional light.
13PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS GEBERIT PLUVIA SUPPORT SET ADDED STABILITY The Pluvia support set is now on hand to increase the stability of the Geberit Pluvia roof drainage system. The support set significantly reduces the lateral oscillation of the pipes, which can occur if the water is discharged through the pipes at high speed. 14 Know-how March 2020
PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS
IDEAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT
Geberit’s tailor-made ProPlanner software supports building
owners, architects, engineers and sanitary engineers with the
planning and calculation of Pluvia roof drainage systems. In order
to offer users even better support, Geberit has been using artifi-
cial intelligence for dimensioning for some time now. This makes
the planning process quicker and easier. Once the calculation is
made, the plumber is provided with a complete list of materials
with item numbers. Even the fastening positions, approximate
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installation times and specific offers can be determined using the
The new support set is
fastened to the support rail
tool.
using tension wedges.
ALWAYS UP TO DATE
The Geberit BIM Catalogue Plug-in for Autodesk® Revit® has also
The Geberit Pluvia roof drainage system works according to the been available since October 2019. This gives sanitary engineers
principle of negative pressure. It is designed in such a way that direct access to the latest BIM content in Autodesk® Revit®
the pipes quickly fill completely with water when it rains heavily. format – including for Pluvia. The BIM content from Geberit is
This creates a closed, rapidly flowing water column that suctions available in 24 languages and can even be shown in a manu
the water off the roof effectively. The roof outlets in the system facturer-neutral way for tendering in the public sector.
are connected to the discharge stack via PE pipes that are laid
horizontally under the roof. Geberit has a patented system on BIM planning is available with Geberit Southern Africa on request.
hand for the professional and stable fastening of the pipes. For further details, please feel free to contact us.
LESS OSCILLATION
The Pluvia fastening system is a reliable solution for pipe sections
laid under the roof. It reduces the load on the building structure
resulting from thermally induced linear expansion of the PE pipes
and is thus ideal for lightweight roofs. The fastening system has
now been optimised with the addition of the new Pluvia support
set.
In terms of installing, almost everything remains as before. The
only change is the addition of the new support set for increasing
the stability of horizontal pipes, which will be available from April
2020. When installed correctly, the supports significantly reduce
the lateral oscillation and swinging of the pipes, which can occur
if the water is discharged through the pipes at high speed.
The tried-and-tested tension wedges are used when the Geberit
Pluvia support set is installed, meaning the supports can be
mounted to the support rails quickly and easily. Last but not least,
the support set can even be retrofitted for achieving added sta-
bility on existing Pluvia roof drainage systems without any issues.
A NEW MEMBER OF THE
PLUVIA FAMILY
Due to high demand, the Pluvia roof outlets
with a discharge rate of 25 litres per second
for gutters have also been available with a
← flange since September 2019. Prior to this,
Maximum stability with only a the outlets with flange were only available
few mounting points – the Pluvia
for models with a discharge rate of twelve
fastening system with support
set ensures reliable installation of litres per second.
pipe sections laid under the roof.
15REFERENCE OBJECT All systems go at the world’s largest bicycle park- ing station. The network of paths at Utrecht Centraal Bike Parking measures over 1.2 kilometres in length.
REFERENCE OBJECT
UTRECHT CENTRAAL BIKE PARKING, UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS
A TEMPLE FOR
TWO-WHEELERS
The Dutch city of Utrecht recently achieved an impressive
record – the largest bicycle parking garage in the world.
Up to 12,500 bicycles can be parked in the new facility at
Utrecht Centraal railway station.
→
The HDPE pipes for
roof drainage are
concealed inside the
massive concrete
pillars.
Bicycles are a much-loved method of transport in the HIDDEN ROOF DRAINAGE
Netherlands. As a result, there is huge demand for Seven massive pillars support the roof, which
places to park bikes, especially at transport hubs stretches over the newly created Stationsallee from
in large cities. Utrecht – the fourth-largest city in the top of the parking garage. These pillars have a
the Netherlands is addressing this situation with the diameter of five metres at the bottom and then taper
Utrecht Centraal Bike Parking. The area surrounding to a diameter of 1.2 metres at the top. The roof is
the station and the Hoog Catharijne shopping centre drained by the roof drainage system Pluvia and HDPE
will be upgraded by the project of Ector Hoogstad pipes that are cleverly hidden inside the pillars. These
Architects. convey the rainwater quickly and reliably into the
sewer running underneath the parking station. In
AN ORDERLY MAZE addition, the Duofix installation system and Mapress
If you ever want to park your bicycle in the new bicycle were also installed in the “bicycle temple” in Utrecht.
temple, be warned: the roads in and out can be quite
long. The interwoven network of paths measures over
1.2 kilometres in length over three floors. Electronic
signals indicate where there are available parking
spaces.
17BUILDING SITE REPORT
SUPERTUBE TECHNOLOGY
PREMIERE
IN PUNE
An ever increasing number of high-rise
buildings are being added to the skylines
of Indian cities. This is also the case
in Pune, where the Gateway Towers 100
building is being built. The Gateway
Towers 100 is the first high-rise build-
ing in the world to be equipped with
Geberit SuperTube technology.
Standing at a height of
150 metres, the Gateway
Towers 100 soars above
all other high-rise build-
ings in the surrounding
area.
18BUILDING SITE REPORT
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Michael Allenspach (centre), Head of Technical Services at Geberit India,
assists with the installation of the SuperTube system on site.
A new district has been under construction on the “With SuperTube, no pressure
outskirts of the Indian city of Pune since 2009 –
Amanora Town Park. In an area spanning 400 acres, a
relief line is required anymore and
town with parks and green spaces in which the resi- less space is consumed.”
dents lack nothing is being developed. The Gateway
Subroto Raut
Towers – a residential project featuring two high-rise Installer Venkatesh Sanitation
buildings – are currently being built. The concrete
framework structure of Gateway Towers 100 reached
its final height in mid-2019. With 45 floors rising up SuperTube was presented to the Amanora Team.
into the sky, it is currently the tallest building in the What’s more, some of the structural engineers were
whole of Pune. sceptical about the idea of installing a building drain-
age system without ventilation pipes. Nevertheless,
The cascading architecture is not the only thing that the Indian sales team managed to impress the build-
clearly sets it apart from the other buildings in ing owner and the sanitary engineer with the help of
Amanora Town Park. Both the entrance area of Gate- a realistic demo set-up of the product. In the demon-
way Towers 100 and the luxurious residential units will stration, water flowed through the transparent pipes
be fitted with Swarovski crystal light fixtures and and the flow-optimised fittings at the speed at which
chandeliers. It is also the first high-rise building in the it would do in the actual system. A clearly visible air
world to use SuperTube technology – a hydraulically column was formed inside the pipes, which allowed
optimised drainage system developed by Geberit. the sales team to give a textbook demonstration of
The plumbers started work on installing the systems the functionality of the SuperTube technology to all
in April 2019. those present. “We were looking for a practical but
nevertheless cost-effective solution for drainage in
AN IMPRESSIVE PRESENTATION the building complex,” explained Rajendra Kenjalkar,
It was not a given that the new technology would be Chief Operating Officer at City Corporation Limited.
given the nod and edge out the competition so close “When Geberit’s Technical Services team presented
to the installation date, as the specifications for the SuperTube to us, we knew that this technology would
drainage system had already been finalised before help us with the complex drainage.”
19BUILDING SITE REPORT
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
It is no secret that the drainage of high-rise buildings
is more complex than the drainage in a single-family
house, and it has to withstand much higher volumes.
It also needs to be planned and implemented well.
“Because of its special architecture and the layout of
the differently sized residential units, there were sev-
eral vertical stacks and horizontal offsets,” explained
Michael Allenspach, Head of Technical Services at
Geberit India. “Thanks to SuperTube, we were able to
offer the building owner a solution that is reliable and
also saves space.” The optimisation of space in the
pipe duct was not the drainage system’s only compel-
ling benefit in the eyes of the building owner, not by a
long shot. Material and installation costs were also
able to be significantly reduced due to the fact that a
ventilation pipe was not required.
SUPPORT ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE
The plumbers on the construction site were able to
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count on the full support of Geberit. “It was important
Prefabricated sections of the discharge stack
to us that the plumbers were able to work accurately are inserted into the pipe duct.
in order to ensure that there would be no nasty sur-
prises in the future when the system becomes oper-
ational. This is why we made sure that they received
the appropriate training,” explained Michael Allens-
pach. While on-site, Allenspach and his colleagues
showed the plumbers the right way to process the PE
pipes, had them weld the pipes together and then
checked the weld seams. The first of the five high-rise
buildings is scheduled to be completed in the course
of the year. Once completed, SuperTube will then be
put to work.
A SUPER ALTERNATIVE
SuperTube technology is a newly developed
alternative to the conventional drainage sys-
tem design in high-rise buildings. Due to the
hydraulic optimisation of the system, which
includes the Sovent fitting for connecting a
floor to the stack and two asymmetrical
bended pipe sections, the traditional ventila-
tion pipe is no longer needed. As a result, a
great deal of space is saved in the pipe duct.
Thanks to the Sovent fitting, ventilation
pipes in the vertical stack were already a
thing of the past. However, in the case of ver-
tical offset, which generally requires a hori-
zontal pipe section, an additional ventilation
pipe was still required due to the pressure
conditions in the pipe. The two newly devel-
oped bends – BackFlip and BottomTurn –
eliminate the unresolved problem in the ver-
tical offset. Their hydraulically optimised
design ensures that the air column in a stack
is maintained even when there is a change
in direction of 90°.
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The individual pipe sections are welded together directly
at the construction site.
20 Know-how March 2020Geberit Southern Africa (Pty.) Ltd. 6 Meadowview Lane Meadowview Business Estate Longmeadow, Linbro Park ZA-Johannesburg Phone +27 11 444 50 70 sales.za@geberit.com www.geberit.co.za
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