K-RAIN KRX8 8 Zone WiFi Irrigation Control User Manual

KRX8 8 Zone WiFi Irrigation Control

Product Information

Product Usage Instructions

Installing the 9V Battery

1. Open the controller housing door.

2. Remove the terminal cover using the two tabs as shown (a).

3. Locate the 9V battery snap (b) below the terminal block.

4. Connect a 9V battery to the snap, and fit below the terminal
   block (c).

5. Replace the terminal cover to house the battery.

Connecting Power Supply

• The product comes with an internal transformer that reduces
  240V AC to an extra low voltage supply of 24V AC.

• The power supply is fully compliant with AS/NZS 61558-2-6.

• Ensure the transformer and fuse capacity are compatible with
  the output requirements.

Installing Holman Home

1. Download Holman Home to your mobile device via the Apple App
   Store or Google Play.

2. Open Holman Home on your mobile device.

3. Tap SIGN UP.

4. Read and agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

5. Follow the prompts to register a Holman Home account with your
   email address.

Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home

1. Ensure your smartphone is active.

2. Open the HOME screen in Holman Home and tap the circle-p (d)
   and ADD DEVICE (e).

3. If your KRX8 appears in the DISCOVERING DEVICES… section (f),
   tap ADD (g).

4. In the following screen, tap the circle-p (h) next to your
   KRX8.

5. Enter the Wi-Fi NAME (k) and PASSWORD (l) of your Wi-Fi network
   as necessary and tap NEXT (m).

User

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Manual

WARRANTY

Contents

Overview

4

Controls

4

Key Features

5

Installation

6

9V Battery

6

Power Supply

7

Installing Holman Home

8

Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home

9

Adding your KRX8 using EZ Mode

13

Adding your KRX8 using AP Mode

14

Field Wiring

15

Setting up your KRX8 in Holman Home

16

Mounting the Unit

18

Checking Connected Zones

19

Controls

20

KRX8 Home Screen

20

Start Settings

21

Zone Settings

22

Manual Watering

23

Device Information

25

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Contents

Inputs/Outputs

26

App Integration

26

Rain Sensor

27

Pump Connection

28

Additional Notes

30

Offline Device

30

Time Zones

30

Holman Home Automations

31

Test Function

31

Wi-Fi Signal Strength

32

9V Battery Notification

33

Troubleshooting

34

Warranty

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Please be sure to read through all the instructions before attempting to use your controller
Model no: KRX8

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Overview

3

4

1 5
2

Controls
1. MAIN DIAL 2. Indicator LED ring 3. START button 4. STOP button 5. SENSOR SWITCH
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Á Do not disassemble this product. There are no serviceable parts inside. Some internal components can run at elevated temperatures and touching these could cause burns

Overview

Key Features
L Wi-Fi control with Holman Home via apple iOS® or android Android®
L 8 ZONES can be added to the 4 START times
L Scheduling options: 7 DAYS, INTERVAL DAYS, ODD DAYS incl. 31st, ODD DAYS excl. 31st, EVEN DAYS, with misting
L Max. 15 day rain delay
L 11:59 hr max. RUN TIME per ZONE
L ZONE and multi-zone (sequential) MANUAL control

L On-board MANUAL controls: START and STOP, including shut-off with the MAIN DIAL
L M-205 fuse rated at 1A for power spike protection
L Memory backup power requires 9V battery (sold separately)
L IP54 rated housing with lockable door
L To drive a pump contactor, this controller must be installed with a low current relay

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Installation

9V Battery
1. Open the controller housing door
2. Remove the terminal cover using the two tabs as shown (a)
a

4. Connect a 9V battery to the snap, and fit below the terminal block (c)
c

3. Locate the 9V battery snap (b) below the terminal block

5. Replace the terminal cover to house the battery

b

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Installation

Power Supply

® This unit runs off a 240V 50Hz single phase outlet, drawing 30W at 240V AC
L Internal transformer: Reduces 240V AC to extra low voltage supply of 24V AC
L Fully compliant with AS/NZS 61558-2-6
L 1.25A low energy, high efficiency toroidal transformer for long life

L Input: 24V AC 50/60Hz Output: Max 1 amp
L To stations: 24V AC 50/60Hz. 0.5 amp max
L To master/pump: 24V AC 0.25, amp max
L Transformer and fuse capacity must be compatible with output requirements

Á Any electrical installation must be carried out in accordance with these instructions all Local, State and Federal codes

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Installation

Installing Holman Home 1. Download Holman Home
to your mobile device via the apple App Store or google-p Google Play
2. Open Holman Home on your mobile device
® You may be prompted to allow notifications­the app can still function if you choose to opt out
3. Tap SIGN UP

4. Read our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and tap AGREE if you wish to proceed
5. Follow the prompts to register a Holman Home account with your email address
Á Ensure your country details are correct at this stage
® You may be prompted to allow access to your location. This allows the app to show weather information-it will still function if you choose to opt out

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Installation

Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home

1. Before attempting to connect your KRX8 to Holman Home, ensure:
· 9V battery connected · KRX8 is close
to your router · Bluetooth on your
smartphone is active
2. Open the HOME screen in Holman Home and tap circle-p (d) and ADD DEVICE (e)

3. If your KRX8 appears in the DISCOVERING DEVICES… section (f), tap ADD (g)
g f

d e

® If your KRX8 does not appear here, refer to EZ MODE and AP MODE connection methods for further assistance

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Installation

Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home

4. In the following screen, tap circle-p (h) next to your KRX8

® Alternatively, to connect without sharing location, tap MANUAL INPUT (j)

h
® Holman Home will ask to access location data; tap SET NOW (i) to share this with Holman Home

5. Enter the Wi-Fi NAME (k) and PASSWORD (l) of your Wi-Fi network as necessary and tap NEXT (m)
k

l

j
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i

m

Installation

Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home

® It may take a few minutes for your KRX8 to add to Holman Home; please wait for the progress dial (n) to finish

® On first use, the KRX8 interface will need a moment to initialise (p)

n

6. Once the connection

p

process is complete,

Holman Home will

confirm it has successfully

added your KRX8 (o);

tap DONE to access the

main KRX8 home screen

o

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Installation

Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home

7. Once initialisation
is complete and the
KRX8 is connected, the KRX8 home screen will display; tap chevron- (q)
to return to the HOME
screen of Holman Home q

8. Your KRX8 will now be shown on the HOME screen under ALL DEVICES (r)

r

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Installation

Adding your KRX8 using EZ Mode

Á Follow these instructions if your KRX8 does not appear in the previously mentioned DISCOVERING DEVICES… dialogue

2. In the K-RAIN PRODUCTS menu, tap KRX8 (t)

1. In the ADD DEVICE

menu, tap

t

K-RAIN PRODUCTS (s)

3. On the following

connection screen, tap BLUETOOTH arrow-ri (u)

and select EZ MODE (v)

from the subsequent

drop-down menu

s

u

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Installation
Adding your KRX8 using EZ Mode
4. Work through the following prompts in Holman Home to complete the EZ MODE connection process

Adding your KRX8 using AP Mode

1. Ensure your smartphone

w

mobile data is switched off

before trying AP MODE

2. In the connection screen,

tap EZ MODE arrow-ri (w) and select AP MODE (x)

x

from the subsequent

drop-down menu

3. Work through the following prompts in Holman Home to complete the AP MODE connection process

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Installation
Field Wiring
Á Disconnect all 240VAC power before commencing any field wiring or solenoid valve connection
L Strip approx. 6mm of insulation and place under the loosened screw, tighten gently and check the cable is firmly held
1. Connect one cable from the terminals to each solenoid valve
2. Complete the circuit by looping a common cable to all valves and connecting to the COMMON (C) terminal

PUMP ST1

ST2

ST3

ST4

ST5

ST6

ST7

ST8

COM TEST

COM SENS

C COM
COM

P

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

12345678

C

MASTER VALVE

1

3

5

7

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Installation

Setting up your KRX8 in Holman Home

1. Set up the ZONES

2. Set up the STARTS

i. Name each ZONE

i. Enable each START

ii. Choose the WATERING MODE­ NORMAL (default) or MISTING
® For MISTING, set the desired ON TIME and DELAY TIME
iii. Decide which ZONES are to be included in a WATERING DELAY (not included by default)­refer to ZONE SETTINGS for more information

ii. Choose the START TIME and WATERING ROSTER
® For INTERVAL DAYS, note the DEVICE INFORMATION screen will list how many days to water
iii. Select the appropriate ZONES and amend the RUN TIMES

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Installation

Setting up your KRX8 in Holman Home

3. Set up the MANUAL WATERING run time for each ZONE
® This run time is used when you press START on-board the controller for each ZONE
® This run time is used in SCENE AUTOMATION when you switch a ZONE on

4. Set the MAIN DIAL position­for STARTS to water, ensure it is set to RUN, otherwise ensure it is OFF
5. Set up any INPUTS such as rain or humidity sensors­refer to INPUTS for more information
6. Set up either TAP-TO-RUN or AUTOMATIONS to enable the WATERING DELAY where appropriate

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Installation
Mounting the Unit ® Position the unit in a place that is convenient
for valve wiring and near a power source L Install near a 240V AC outlet L We recommend mounting the unit at eye level 1. Drive a #8 screw into the wall, leaving approx. 4mm
exposed. Use a toggle bolt or masonry plug if necessary 2. Hang the unit from the key at the back,
ensuring it is properly seated 3. Optional: Remove the terminal cover to add additional screws
through the holes in the lower corners for extra stability
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Installation
Checking Connected Zones 1. Open Holman Home, enable START A
and select the ZONES to be tested 2. Turn the MAIN DIAL to TEST 3. Press START on the controller
· Activated ZONES in any START will run for 2 minutes, sequentially from ZONE 1 to 8
· If no ZONES are activated in any STARTS, the test function will not run
® To skip a ZONE during the process, press START on the controller
4. Once completed, turn the MAIN DIAL to RUN or OFF
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Controls

KRX8 Home Screen

® Within the KRX8 interface, tap KRX8 home (a)

® This page displays info for your KRX8, including WATERING status (b), STARTS status (c), WATERING DELAY settings (d), and DEVICE status (e)­note the icon will turn red when your battery needs replacing

® Enable or disable

e

all STARTS by

using the ALLOW

ENABLED STARTS

a

TO WATER switch (f)

b
c f d

® All STARTS can also be globally enabled or disabled by setting the MAIN DIAL to RUN or OFF respectively

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Controls

Start Settings

® Within the KRX8

interface, tap STARTS

in the main footer menu

g

® Tap the desired START (g) for the following settings:

l

· ENABLE (h)

· Set a START TIME (i)

· WATERING ROSTER (j)

h

· Activate a ZONE using

the check box square-c (k)

· Set RUN TIME by

i

tapping the ZONE

k

® If STARTS are queued for the same time, they will run

j

sequentially from START A

® Queued STARTS will be skipped if they are run manually during the queue process

® Be sure to tap SAVE (l) after finalising your START settings
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Controls
Zone Settings
® Within the KRX8 interface, tap ZONES (m)
® Tap the desired ZONE for the following settings:
· ZONE NAME (o) · WATERING DELAY
on or off (p)
® Also includes MISTING:
· WATERING MODE (q) · ON TIME (r) · DELAY TIME (s)
® RUN TIMES for each START (t)
® Be sure to tap SAVE (n) after finalising your ZONE settings
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m

n o

r

q

s

t

p

Controls

Manual Watering

® Within the KRX8 interface,

z

tap MANUAL (u) v

® Use the selector circle-d (v) to

select a START to water

® Tap START play (x) to begin watering as per the pre-set START settings

® Tap STOP stop (y) to end the watering session

w

® Tap ZONES (z) to water ZONES individually

® Tap a ZONE (w) to access its manual controls

® Tap a check box square-c to

activate a ZONE for your

manual watering session

x

y

u

Controls
Manual Watering ® If multiple ZONES are selected they will water
sequentially starting at ZONE 1 ® ZONES will run as NORMAL or MISTING watering
depending on pre-set ZONE settings ® It is not possible to choose multiple
STARTS for manual watering ® If your KRX8 is already watering a schedule, you will
need to stop this to be able to water manually
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Controls

Device Information

1. To access DEVICE

b

INFORMATION, tap

a

MORE (a) next to DEVICE (b)

in the KRX8 home page­this

contains the following:

c i. WATERING QUEUE (c)­it

is possible to have zones in

all the queues. Your KRX8

will water in order of the

queues shown on screen

ii. WATERING HISTORY (d)

d

iii. INTERVAL WATERING

ROSTER (e)­if a START

uses INTERVAL DAYS, it

e

displays how many days

until the next watering

f

iv. 9V battery level (f)

Inputs/Outputs
App Integration ® Within the KRX8
interface, tap INPUTS (c) ® Refer to the INPUTS
screen for details on this function Á Disconnect all 240VAC power before commencing any field wiring or solenoid valve connection
c
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Inputs/Outputs

Rain Sensor

L A rain sensor suspends watering during rainfall, resuming after the sensor dries out

L This is only available once a rain sensor has been added and SCENE AUTOMATIONS have been set

L Ensure the SENSOR switch is set to N/C

L To install a rain sensor, wire as shown below

24VAC COM COM COM PUMP ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4 ST5 ST6 ST7 ST8 24VAC TEST SENS COM

COM

COM P 1 2

8

SENS COM

RAIN SENSOR (OPTIONAL)

COM SENS

P

1

2

COM

COMMON

P

1

2

P

8 8

9

21

MASTER

1

2

8

VALVE

Inputs/Outputs

Pump Connection
L This controller does not provide mains power to drive a pump­a pump must be driven via an external relay and contactor (pump start) setup
L The controller provides a low voltage signal that actuates the relay which in turn enables the contactor and finally the pump
® Although the controller has permanent memory and thus a default program will not cause erroneous valve actuation, it is good practice to connect unused zones on the unit back to the last used zone

® This in effect, inhibits the chances of the pump ever running against a closed head
L In some circumstances not all operational zones may be hooked up­for example, your KRX8 is capable of running 8 zones but there were only 4 field wires and solenoid valves available for connection
® This situation can pose a risk to a pump when the system test routine for the controller is initiated

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Inputs/Outputs

Pump Connection

® In the above example this would mean zones 5 through to 8 would become active and would cause the pump to operate against a closed head
Á This could possibly cause permanent pump, pipe and pressure vessel damage

® It is mandatory if the system test routine is going to be used, that all unused, spare zones, should be linked together and then looped to the last working zone with a valve on it
® It is recommended to always use a relay between the controller and the pump starter for single phase pump installation

24VAC COM COM COM PUMP ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4 ST5 ST6 ST7 ST8 24VAC TEST SENS COM

COMMON

ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4

Additional Notes

Offline Device
® A warning message (a) will be displayed if your KRX8 is not connected to the internet
® If your KRX8 still has a connection to power, it will still water the saved STARTS despite being offline from Holman Home­it will still be possible to water manually using the on-board controls
Time Zones
® When in a different time zone to your KRX8, Holman Home will highlight which time zone the KRX8 is sitting (b)

a b

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Additional Notes

Holman Home Automations
® STARTS run from a Holman Home automation will behave the same as a manually run START
® WATERING DELAYS only effect schedules from the KRX8 interface­ STARTS running from automations will ignore WATERING DELAYS
® To exclude ZONES using the WATERING DELAY function, this will need to be set using two automations­for example:
L If the time is 1:00 am and WATERING DELAY is ON, then water ZONE 1 and, if the time is 1:00 am and WATERING DELAY is OFF, then water ZONE 1, 2 and 3

Test Function
1. To test the KRX8 system, turn the MAIN DIAL to TEST
2. Press START on board the controller
® Activated ZONES in any START will run for 2 minutes, sequentially from ZONE 1 to 8
® If no ZONES are activated in any STARTS, the test function will not run
® To skip a ZONE during the process, press START on board the controller
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Additional Notes

Wi-Fi Signal Strength

® Wi-Fi SIGNAL STRENGTH can be accessed on the DEVICE INFORMATION page­refer to DEVICE INFORMATION on how to access this

® This signal (c) determines if your internet connection is reliable enough for your KRX8 to function correctly

® The stronger the signal, the more reliable your connection will be

® The higher the number the

c

stronger the signal­for example;

a signal strength of -30 dBm

(decibel milliwatts) is considered

a perfect signal. A Wi-Fi

signal strength of -90 dBm

is considered not connected.

-60 dBm is considered the

minimum connection strength

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Additional Notes

9V Battery Notification

d

® If the 9V battery needs to be

e

replaced, a notification will

display (d) in Holman Home

in the device list­if the

KRX8 interface is opened,

this will be dismissed

® To review the notification:

f

i. Tap circle-u ME below the Holman Home device list (e)

ii. Tap message MESSAGE

CENTRE (f) and

your Holman Home

notifications will display

as shown (g)

g

® To display these as notifications on your smartphone, ensure notification permissions are enabled for Holman Home in your smartphone system settings

Troubleshooting

Symptom
KRX8 cannot connect to Holman Home

Suggestion
When adding your KRX8 to Holman Home:
1. Confirm your KRX8 is powered ON
2. Confirm both your KRX8 and smartphone are within Wi-Fi range
3. Ensure Bluetooth is turned on and permissions are approved for Holman Home
4. Make sure the network functions of your Wi-Fi router and smartphone are unblocked; firewalls can block certain ports
5. Confirm your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) has been entered correctly, including spaces. Note this is case sensitive
6. Confirm your Wi-Fi network password has been entered correctly
7. Confirm your KRX8 is connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (not 5GHz), enable the broadcast and do not allow the Wi-Fi network to be hidden
8. Confirm your Wi-Fi router encryption method is WPA2-PSK and authentication type is AES, or both are set to automatic
9. If the number of connected devices to the Wi-Fi has reached the amount limit (usually 16 or 50 devices), turn off other Wi-Fi devices and configure again
10. If your Wi-Fi router enables the MAC address filter, remove the device from MAC filter list and make sure the Wi-Fi router is allowing your KRX8 to be connected
11. Make sure that the Wi-Fi router has the DHCP service enabled. If it is not enabled, the address will be occupied
12. Your Wi-Fi router may not compatible with your KRX8. It is recommended that you replace the Wi-Fi router and try again

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Suggestion

KRX8 was connected is now not connecting after mounting in desired position

This indicates a lack of Wi-Fi signal. You will need to move your KRX8 and Wi- Fi router closer to each other

No LED lights on

This indicates that there is no power to the unit. Your controller will not operate if there is an AC fault. Please check the power point. Check and replace the fuse if necessary

Single zone not working

Faulty solenoid coil, or break in field wire. Check solenoid coil (a good solenoid coil should read around 33 on a multi meter). Test field cable for continuity. Test common cable for continuity

No automatic start

Setup error, MAIN DIAL is in OFF position, blown fuse or power issue. If there are no lights on the controller check your fuse and then power point (refer to `Fuse keeps blowing’ below). If the unit works manually, check your program set up and dial position. The dial should be in the RUN position for regular use

Buttons not responding

Please contact our Customer Service team

Multiple zones watering at once

Solenoids may be dirty: clean and flush solenoids to remove debris. Possible faulty driver triac, incorrect field wiring or broken or lost common wire in field. Check wiring and swap faulty valve wires on the controller terminal block with known working zones. If the same outputs are still locked on, please contact our Customer Service team

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Troubleshooting

Symptom KRX8 is not connecting in AP MODE Rain sensor not working
Fuse keeps blowing

Suggestion
Ensure mobile data is switched off
For third party sensors, this could be faulty wiring or sensor. Check rain sensor information on Holman Home and check the wiring on sensor
The 1amp glass fuse is installed in the controller to protect the board from being damaged as a result of something wrong in the field wiring (this is the wiring from the solenoid to the controller). If your fuse has blown, check that your wiring on each station is in tack and not damaged in any way. If your fuse is continuously blowing, remove all wires from your stations. Reconnect each station one at a time to help determine which station is causing the fault. Our irrigation controllers use a 5mm x 20mm 1amp glass fuse

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Warranty

5 Year Replacement Guarantee

Holman Industries offers a 5 year replacement guarantee with this product.
In Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
As well as your statutory rights referred to above and any other rights and remedies you have under any other laws relating to your Holman product, we also provide you with a Holman guarantee.
Holman Industries guarantees this product against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials for 5 years domestic use from the date of purchase. During this guarantee period Holman Industries will replace any defective product. Packaging and instructions may not be replaced unless faulty.
In the event of a product being replaced during the guarantee period, the guarantee on the replacement product will expire 5 years from the purchase date of the original product, not 5 years from the date of replacement.

To the extent permitted by law, this Holman Replacement Guarantee excludes liability for consequential loss or any other loss or damage caused to property of persons arising from any cause whatsoever. It also excludes defects caused by the product not being used in accordance with instructions, accidental damage, misuse, or being tampered with by unauthorised persons, excludes normal wear and tear and does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transporting the goods to and from the place of purchase.
Should you suspect your product may be defective and need some clarification or advice please contact us directly:
1300 716 188 support@holmanindustries.com.au 11 Walters Drive, Osborne Park 6017 WA
If you are certain your product is defective and is covered by the terms of this warranty, you will need to present your defective product and your purchase receipt as proof of purchase to the place you purchased it from, where the retailer will replace the product for you on our behalf.

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References

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