Moni HZBB-866 Children Battery Operated Car With 2.4g Remote Control User Manual

USER MANUAL FOR CHILDREN BATTERY-OPERATED CAR
WITH 2.4G REMOTE CONTROL
MODEL: DAKOTA ITEM NO.: HZBB-866

WARNING! THE SHEMES AND FIGURES IN THIS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSE ONLY. THE PRODUCT YOU HAVE BOUGHT MAY DIFFER FROM THEM.

PARTS

ASSEMBLY STEPS AND USE

WARNING!

• DO NOT USE IN MUDDY TERRAINS!!!!!

• ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. The product contains small parts, which are for adult assembly only.
  Keep children away when assembling.

• Always remove protective material and poly bags and dispose before assembly.

• CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not suitable for children under 36 months.

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum up to10 meters

CE MARKING AND EO CONFORMITY

This product has been designed and produced in compliance with the requirements of the European Toy Safety Directive, implemented at national level with the Regulation on the essential requirements and conformity assessment of toys.
The product and its device for remote control comply with the general and specific requirements of the following harmonised standards:
•ЕN 71-1:2014+A1:2018; EN 71-2:2020; EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021; EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017; EN 62479:2010;
EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11); ETSI EN 300 440 V2.2.1 (2018- 07); EN 55032:2015; EN55035:2017.

INTENDED USE

Battery-operated car Cordoba (model HZBB-866) is designed for use by children over 36 months of age and maximum weight of the child up to 20 kg. The product is designed for play and home use. It is intended for use by one child only. The child who will use the car must be able to stand steady on their feet and move on their own.

WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE USE

• Warning! To be used under the direct supervision of an adult.
• NEVER LEAVE THE CHILD WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. Always monitor the child while it is using the battery-operated car.
• Warning! This toy is unsuitable for children under 3 years due to its maximum speed. The toy has many small part. Chocking hazards.
• Warning! This toy has no breaks.
• Warning! Protective equipment should be worn. One must always use shoes during use. Make sure your child wears sturdy, non-slip shoes.
• Warning! Not to be used in traffic.
• Warning! The battery-operated car has been designed to be driven by young children on flat and smooth surfaces. Do not use the product on soft surfaces such as grass, soil, or sand.To be used only in well-lit and safe playgrounds and secure areas. Do not use on wet or slippery surfaces. Never allow child to ride near pools and stairs. Do not use in rainy weather or in the evening.
• Warning! The product needs to be used with caution, since skill is required to avoid falls or collisions causing injury to the user or third parties. Before the first use teach your child how correctly to drive the car. Make sure the child understands how the battery-operated car works and can use it correctly and safely in a safe and supervised environment.
• Warning! Use the car only for its intended purpose. If a child uses the car in a manner other than its intended use, there is a risk of damage that could lead to serious injury. Do not use to carry loads. Not to be used by more than one child at a time. The maximum permitted weight is up to 20 kg.
• One must always sit on the seat. Do not allow the child to step on the seat or to use the battery-operated car, while standing up.
• The product has adjustable safety belts. Instruct the children to fasten their seat belts before use in order to guarantee their safety.
• Important! Before use of the product for the first time, the battery must be charged around 8 – 12 hours, but no more than 15 hours. Only an adult can charge and recharge the battery.
• Warning! Moving parts! Entrapment hazards! Do not allow the child, driving the car or other children in proximity, to touch the wheels with hands or other objects, when in motion.
• Adult assembly required.
• Children under 3 years of age are not to be present during assembly of the car. Small parts. Risk of choking.
• Keep the packing away from children during the unpacking and afterwards.
• The attachment and charging of the batteries must be made by an adult.
• In the event of an impact, carefully inspect the car and its components for possible malfunctions before the child uses it again.
• Do not use the toy if any parts are found to be missing, loosen, worn-out or damaged. Contact the shop from which you bought the product, for replacement parts, if needed. DO NOT substitute parts, which have not been provided by the manufacturer.
• Check regularly the condition of each part, since there is a risk of injuring your child in case of damage.
• Do not use the car if you find loosen, worn-out or damaged parts. The wheels should be moving freely.
• IMPORTANT: Do not make any modifications to the product! Do not modify any part of the car body, because this might result in reducing the safety of the product! Do not place or tie any objects or other accessories and strings to it. This may cause hooking, entanglement, and loss of balance, resulting in injury to the child. Do not replace parts.
• Do not shortcut the battery terminals.
• Sparks may occur when restarting the drive motor. It is forbidden to start the motor in highly flammable and explosive environments, such as gas stations.
• When you stop using the toy, turn off the power.

PARTS LIST

Before you start to assemble the battery-operated car, take the parts out of the packaging and check whether all parts indicated in the list below are present. Keep the packaging until you have completely finished the assembly. See Figure PD: 1. Car body – 1 pc; 2. Front and rear wheels – 4 pcs; 3. Decorative wheel covers – 4 pcs; 4. Steering wheel – 1 pc.; 5. Front windshield – 1 pc; 6. Rear auxiliary wheels – 1 pc; 7. Rearview mirrors – 1 set; 8. Charger – 1 pc; 9. Seat – 1 pc.

BEFORE ASSEMBLY OF THE PRODUCT

WARNING!
FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD, PLEASE, READ ALL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND USE. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

• AN ADULT MUST PERFORM THE ASSEMBLY. The product contains small parts, which is the reason the assembly must be performed by an adult. Children must not be present during assembly.
• Remove the safety materials and packaging and throw them after the product is assembled.
• The packaging of the car is not a toy for children. For the purpose of avoiding suffocation or death, keep the plastic packaging away from children.
• Make sure that the power button is in an “OFF” position before assembly of the car.

ASSEMBLY STEPS

1. Front and rear wheels’ and wheel covers installation – Figures 1-10: Turn car’s body upside down.
   • Front wheels – See Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4: Attach to one of sides of the front axle in the following sequence: washer → front wheel → washer → nut. Using a wrench tighten the nut to fix the wheel. Attach the other front wheel in the same manner.
   • Rear wheels – See Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8: Remove from the rear axle the nuts and washers attached to it. Remove the rubber band holding the rear gearboxes to the axle. Attach the rear wheels to the left and right side of the rear axle. The cogwheels of the wheels must fit tightly to the cogwheels of the gearboxes. Attach a washer on each side of the axle coming out of the wheels. Then put nut on each side of the rear axle and tighten it with a wrench to fix the wheels to the axle.
   • Wheel covers – See Figures 9 и 10: Attach the wheel covers to the wheels. Push them carefully to fix them. You will hear a click.

2. Attaching the auxiliary wheels – See Figures 11, 12 and 13: Attach the auxiliary wheels in the corresponding holders in the rear car body. Align the openings on auxiliary wheels and holders, which are designed for the fixing nuts. Thread the nuts through these openings and tighten them using a screwdriver. This way the auxiliary wheels will be fixed to the car body.

3. Connect the car cables to the battery – See Figure 14: Remove the white plastic cover from the red terminal of the battery. Connect the red cable to the red terminal of the battery. Warning! Connect correctly according to the polarity. Never connect red cable with black terminal or vice versa. This may lead to short circuit. Turn on the power of the car to check if the connection was successful.

4. Attach the seat – See Figures 15 and 16: Place the seat over the battery on the designated place of the vehicle body.The plastic pins on the back of the seat must be enter the corresponding openings in the car body (Figure 15). Be careful not to damage the  cables coming out of these openings. Then fix the seat with 2 screws (Figure 16).

5. Attaching the steering wheel – See Figures 17, 18 and 19: Connect the cable connector of the steering wheel to the car cables from the dashboard. Place the steering wheel on top of the steering shaft and slide it down. Be careful not to break the cables. The buttons on the steering shaft must be locked in the holes designated for them on the steering wheel.

6. Attaching the front windshield – See Figure 20: Place the windshield in the front part of the car body. Align the plastic pins of the front windshield with the corresponding openings in the car body. Press down gently the windshield. The plastic pins must enter in the openings and to fix. You will hear a clicking sound.

7. Attaching the rearview mirrors – See Figure 21: Put the right rearview mirror in the corresponding opening on the right side of the vehicle body. Press carefully forward until it is fixed. Place the left mirror in the corresponding opening on the left side of the vehicle body. Press carefully forward until it is fixed.

USE OF THE BATTERY OPERATED CAR

➢Notice: When you change the direction of movement, first make sure that the car does not move. Otherwise, if you change suddenly the direction of movement without stopping the car, you may cause damage of the gears and motor.

1.BUTTONS AND SWITCHES FOR OPERATING/ USING THE CAR – SEE FIGURE U:

• FP– Foot pedal– press the pedal to move the car.
• F/S/B (▲O▼) – Buttons for moving Forward/Stopping/Backward.
• L – Button to turn on or off the front lights.
• ON/ OFF– Power button for turning the car ON or OFF.
• MP – Music player – buttons for music, volume up and volume down, USB for connecting to MP3 player or phone to play
  different songs.

2.HOW TO MOVE FORWARD/ BACKWARD OR TO STOP:

• First switch the power of the car on.
• Moving Forward: Put the Forward/ Backward (▲O▼) switch in position Forward ▲ and press the pedal in order to move the car forward.
• Moving Backward: To change the direction of movement, first make sure that the car does not move. Put the Forward/ Backward (▲O▼) switch in position Backward ▼ and press the pedal to move the car backwards.
• Stop: Lift your leg from the pedal in order to stop the car from moving. If you switch the Forward/ backward (▲O▼) button into middle position (O), the car will not be moving as well.

➢ WARNING! Do not use the forward/backward switch suddenly while the car is moving. It can only be used when the toy is not in moving position.

Do not listen to loud music, because this may lead to impairment of the hearing.

REMOTE CONTROL USE

ONLY AN ADULT CAN USE THE REMOTE CONTROL!
The use of the remote control is always with priority over the manual and pedal operation with the car.
(If you use the remote control, the pedal will not work.)
Follow strictly the instructions regarding the remote control use.

I. PLACING OF THE BATTERIES:
WARNING! The placement of batteries should be performed in the absence of children!

1. The batteries are not included in the set.
2. Remove the screw of the lid of the battery compartment with a screwdriver and set it aside.
3. After that place the batteries in the compartment, make sure that you observe the respective polarity (+/-) when you place them, it is indicated on the bottom of the compartment. The size of the batteries is indicated on the bottom of the battery compartment.
4. Replace the cover of the battery compartment and secure it with the screw.
5. The batteries must be handled by an adult. Do not allow the children to play with the batteries.
6. Warning! The placing of the further change of the batteries must be done by an adult.

II. BUTTONS OF THE REMOTE CONTROL – SEE FIGURE RC:
-F – Forward – press in order to move the car forward;
-B – Backward – press in order to move the car backward;
-P – Stop/ Pause – press to stop the car from moving;
-L – Turn on the left– press in order the car to turn on the left;
-R – Turn on the right – press in order the car o turn on the right;
-S – Speed select – 3 speeds – slow, medium and fast. When the car moves backwards, it is always only in slow speed.
-SI – LED indicating light for the speed – 1 LED light = slow speed; 2 = medium and 3 = fast speed;

III. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE TO THE CAR:

1. Turn off the power of the car from the button on the dashboard.
2. Put batteries in the compartments of the remote control. The first light indicator will start flashing.
3. Turn on the power of the car and if the three LED light indicators on the RC light up, then the RC and the car have successfully paired.
4. The RC device does not have memory function. This means that if you change the old batteries with new ones, you will have to reconnect the RC device to the car.

IV. INSTRUCTION ON REMOTE CONTROL USE

1. Press button F and the car will move forward.
2. Press button B and the car will move backwards.
3. The speed button S allows you to move the vehicle with slow, normal and high speed. It does not work when the vehicle is moved backwards. One indicating light is for low speed, 2 indicating lights is for normal speed and 3 indicating lights are for fast speed.
4. Press button L for turning left and the car will turn left. Press button R for turning right and the car will turn right.
5. Press button BR and the car will stop moving. Press it again to move the car.
6. If the speed indicating lights start flashing, when you are pushing any of the buttons of the R/C, then you have to change the batteries with new ones.
7. After changing the wasted batteries with new ones, there will be no need to re-connect the RC with the car.

Important:
WARNING: If the batteries do not have enough charge, you will be able to control via the remote control only the forward and backward motion of the car, Immediately replace the old batteries with new ones.

• WARNING: When the car is driven through the remote control, the pedal must not be pressed, because this will influence the normal movement of the car.
• The remote control used to operate the battery – operated car HZBB-866 is with item number HH-670Y.

➢ Moni Trade Ltd., hereby, declares that this type of radio equipment model HH-670Y, complies with Directive 2014/53/EC. The complete text of EC declaration for compliance can be found at the following Internet address: www.moni.bg.

V. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE BATTERIES:

1. Always remove the discharged batteries and do not throw them away with the household waste, use the places designated for that purpose. They are recyclable.
2. Use only batteries with the size and voltage, marked on the bottom of the battery compartment.
3. Alkaline batteries are recommended.
4. Always remove the batteries, if you will not use the product for a long period of time.
5. When you replace the batteries always replace them with new ones, always replace all batteries. Children should not be present while you are replacing the batteries.
6. Do not mix old batteries with new ones.
7. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon – Zinc), or rechargeable (Nickel – Cadmium) batteries.
8. Do not throw the batteries in fire, because they may blow up or leak.

CHARGING OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OF THE TOY

THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BY AN ADULT ONLY.

1. Before use for the first time you must charge the rechargeable battery for 8 – 12 hours. Do not charge more than 15 hours to avoid overheating of the battery and charger.
2. Charge battery after each use or at least once a month for 8 to 12 hours but not more than 15 hours.
3. When the normal speed of the car starts to significantly decline or after each use of the product, charge the battery.
4. Check the battery, charger and their connectors and cables for extensive wearing or damage every time before you start charging the battery. If you find any wearing or damage, do not use the charger or battery until the worn or damaged part is replaced.
5. The battery must be charged in dry areas only.
6. It is normal for the battery and charger to become warm during charging.
7. Charge the battery at least once a month, even if the car has is not being used.
8. At room temperature under 5 degrees Celsius, the charging must take 3-5 hours more. Do not use this product under – 5 degrees Celsius.
9. CHARGING:

WARNING!!!

• Use only the battery and charger, which are provided from the manufacturer.
• Switch the battery-operated car off before you start charging the battery.
• Plug the charger connector to the socket for charging of the battery operated car. The socket is under the seat. See Figure CH.
• Connect the plug of the charger to an electrical outlet of the central power grid. The battery will start charging.

WARNING!

1. IN ORDER TO AVOID FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK:
   • Always use only the rechargeable battery and adapter provided with the bought product. NEVER USE battery or charger of other brand or another product.Do not place the battery or adapter for another product. This may result in overheating, fire or explosion.
   • NEVER change the electric current. Making any changes to it may lead to short circuit, fire or explosion or the system may permanently get damaged.
   • DO NOT ALLOW DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE TERMINALS OF THE BATTERY. THIS MAY LEAD TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
   • Do not allow any liquid to get in contact with the battery or its components.
   • During the charging of the battery explosive gases, heat or flammable substances accumulate. Charge the battery in well ventilated places ONLY.
   • Never pick up the battery by its cable or adapter. This may lead to damaging of the battery resulting in a fire. Pick the battery by the corpus ONLY.
   • Charge the battery in dry areas only.
   • The battery terminals, connectors and parts related to them contain lead and lead components, chemicals, which according to the state of California can cause cancers and reproductive disabilities. Always wash your hands after handling the battery.
   • Do not open the battery. The battery contains lead acid and other materials, which are toxic and corrosive.
   • Do not open the adapter! The exposed wires and electric components in the corpus of the adapter may cause electric shock.

2. Only an adult can handle and charge the battery. NEVER allow children to work with or charge the battery. The battery is heavy and contains lead acid (electrolyte).

3. Never drop the battery. This may lead to permanent damage of the battery or serious injuries.

4. Before you start charging the product you must check whether the adapter, battery and cables are in good working order.
   If there is damage on any of these parts, you must stop using them, until the damage is removed.

5. Do not let the battery discharge entirely. You must recharge it after each use or once a month if you are not going to use it regularly.

6. During charging do not turn the battery upside down.

7. Always secure the battery with the bracket. Otherwise, the battery can fall out of the car’s body and injure the child if the car trips over.

8. It is normal the charger to warm up during charging. If the charger is too hot, stop charging and check the condition of the battery and charger.

9. Before you put the battery operated car in storage, you must charge its battery completely. After that every 3 months you must charge it, in order to prolong its life.

10. During charging the car is not usable, because the current of the electric system is stopped.

11. Switch the POWER BUTTON OFF before staring to charge the battery.

12. Children are not allowed to handle the adapter. Only an adult must handle it. After charging you must always store it at a place out of the reach of children. The adapter is not a toy.

REMOVAL OF THE DISCHARGED BATTERY

Your battery at one point will lose its ability to hold charge. Depending on the amount of use and varying conditions, the battery should be used between one and three years. In order to replace the battery and remove the discharged one, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the seat of the battery operated car.

2. Remove the jacks of the battery’s cables.

3. Remove the metal bracket that protects the battery from falling.

4. Remove the lid of the battery compartment.

5. Carefully lift the battery.
   •Depending on the state of the battery (for example leakage) you may have to wear protective gloves before you remove the battery.
   •Do not lift the battery by its terminals or cables.

6. Place the discharged battery in a plastic packaging.
   Important! The sealed lead-acid battery must be recycled or thrown away in an ecologically friendly manner for the purpose of avoiding pollution of the environment.The battery contains lead acid (electrolyte) and must be discarded in an ecologically friendly manner in accordance with the regulatory requirements. DO NOT throw the rechargeable battery in fire, because it may explode or leak. DO NOT throw the lead-acid battery in the containers for household waste. The incineration (burning), land filling or mixing of the sealed lead-acid batteries with the household waste is forbidden by law. The discharged rechargeable battery can be given at the local recycling center for recycling or at a center for sale of such batteries.

7. Replace the battery with new one and reconnect all cables and terminals.

8. Place the metal bracket protecting the battery from upturning or falling back on.

9. Return the seat of the battery operated car back in place.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

❖ NEVER TRY TO REPAIR A DAMAGED PRODUCT BY YOURSELF! Contact the store where you purchased the product.
❖ Before you contact the store for repair of the product, read this instruction manual and the troubleshooting guide in its entirety. Do not try to repair the battery operated car on your own. Contact the shop you bought the product from.

in a month. It is recommended to charge for 8– 12 hours, but no more than 15 hours.
The battery is damaged| Replace the battery with a new one, for that purpose contact the shop you bought the product from.
The electric system is damaged| Contact the shop you bought the product from.
The motor is damaged| Contact the shop you bought the product from.
The bushings of the battery or other cables are loose| Make sure that the bushings are connected properly with the battery. If there are any loose wires around the motor, contact the shop you bought the product from.
The battery does not charge| The bushing of the cables of the battery or adapter are loose| Check whether the bushings of the battery’s cables are firmly connected to one another.
The charger is not plugged in| Check if the charger of the battery is plugged in to a working socket of the main electric system.
The charger does not work| Contact the shop you bought the product from.
The battery-operated car cannot operate for a long time. It stops often.| The battery does not have enough charge| Charge the battery regularly after each use. The recommended time for charging is 8 to 12 hours but not more than 20 hours/
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The battery is old and cannot hold charge anymore.

| Usually the battery, when being charged regularly, can last from 1 to 3 years. If the battery cannot hold any more charge, replace it with a new one. Contact the shop you bought the product from.
The car may be overloaded.| The product is intended for use by children with maximum weight of up to 20 kg.
You are using the car on uneven surface.| Use the car only on level asphalt surfaces! Do not use on uneven, sandy or muddy terrains.
Check if the wheels move freely or not.| If they are not moving freely, check if there is dirt on them. Clean them. If they are not moving again freely, contact the shop you bought the product from.
The battery – operated car moves, but music player and lights are not working.| The buttons of the music player are damaged.| Contact the shop you bought the product from for repairs.
The car cannot be stopped.| The foot is not working properly.| Check the switch of the foot pedal. Check if there are any debris clogging it. If damaged, contact the shop you bought the product, to repair it.
The car moves only forward and cannot be moved backward.| Loose cables.| Reconnect.
The forward/ backward switch is damaged.| Should be repaired. Contact the shop you bought the product, to repair it.
Problem| Possible reason| Solution
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The motor is rotating, but the wheels and the car are not moving.| The motor is loose and there is not good connection between it and the gearbox.| Contact the shop you bought the product, for repairs.
The gearbox is damaged.
The adaptor gets heated during charging| That is normal and should not worry you. If the temperature of the battery is too high during charging, then you should check if the flow of electricity is too strong or if there is an electric circuit.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT

❖ Cleaning :

1. Do not clean the product with a hose. Do not wash it with water and soap. Do not use the product, when it rains or snows. Water can damage the motor, electric system or battery.
2. Clean the battery operated car with soft, dry cloth only. In order to restore the shine of the plastic parts, use polishing agent for furniture WITHOUT wax. Do not use strong abrasive cleaning agents.

❖ Maintenance and storage:

1. The responsibility to check the main parts of the toy before use is entirely to the parents/ adult. Regularly check for potential risk of damage / injury – the battery, adapter, electric cables or wires, bushings, screws, body, moving systems, wheels, fastening components – whether they are in good working condition or not, whether there is any damage, broken or chipped parts. If you find any, you must stop using the product, until the damage is removed. Contact the shop you bought the product from or the importer.
2. Check the seat before each use. Make sure it is correctly positioned and secured (fixed) with a screw.
3. Check the seat belts for being in good working condition before each use.
4. Make sure that the plastic parts of the toy are not cracked or broken.
5. From time to time use lubricating oil, in order to oil the moving parts such as wheels and moving connections. You must apply a very thin layer of the oil and be careful while applying it.
6. Store the car in upright position only, do not turn it upside down and do not tilt it. Park the battery operated car indoors or cover it with sailcloth, in order to protect it in humid weather.
7. When you are not going to use the product, you must store it in a dry, cool and well ventilated place. Do not store the product close to sources of heat– open fire, heating devices or cookers and also at humid places.
8. FOR ADULTS ONLY: recharge the battery after each use. Recharge the battery at least once a month, when you are not using the battery operated car.
9. When the battery operated car is not being used, all electric sources must be switched off. All switches must be in zero position or in “stop” position. Disconnect the bushings of the battery’s cables.
10. If you are not going to use the product for a long time, you must charge the battery completely, before you put it for storage. You must charge the battery every three months in order to prolong its life.
11. Before you put the car for storage you must switch the power button OFF, remove the cables from all bushings and the rechargeable battery of the car. Store it at a suitable place (dry, cool and well ventilated place). Do not allow children to play close to the battery.
12. IMPORTANT! DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES OF THE BODY OF THE CAR AND ITS MAIN PARTS AND ALSO THE ELECTRIC INSTALLATION! This may lead to damaging of the car, improper operation and a risk of injury to the child. These parts must be maintained by an expert – authorized repair shop or importer.
13. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries, do not mix old and new or different types of batteries. Observe the correct polarity while placing the batteries.
14. Do not change the structure of this product and its electric system. Any changes must be performed under the guidance of a technician only. In case of a problem contact the shop you bought the product from or the importer.

Made for MONI
Manufacturer and importer: Moni Trade Ltd.
Address: Bulgaria, city of Sofia, Trebich quarter, Dolo str. No. 1
Tel.: +359 2 936 07 90; Web: www.moni.bg

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