SIST EN 13546:2002
(Main)Protective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field players - Requirements and test methods
Protective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field players - Requirements and test methods
This standard specifies the general requirements for the ergonomics, performance, innocuousness, sizing and coverage of field hockey goal keepers' equipment, providing protection to the hands, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet and genitals, and field players' shin protectors. Requirements for the marking of equipment and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.
Schutzkleidung - Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-, Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschützer für Feldhockey-Torwarte und Schienbeinschützer für Feldhockey-Spieler - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Norm legt die allgemeinen Anforderungen hinsichtlich Ergonomie, Leistungsfähigkeit, Unschädlichkeit, Größe und Schutzbereich bei Ausrüstungen für den Feldhockey-Torwart fest, die Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-, Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschutz und Schienbeinschutz für Feldhockey-Spieler bieten. Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung der Ausrüstung und die Herstellerinformation werden angegeben. Prüfverfahren werden beschrieben und Leistungsstufen werden definiert.
Vetements de protection - Protege-mains et bras, plastrons, protection abdominale, guetres, sabots et coquilles de gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon et protege-tibias de joueurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
La présente norme spécifie les exigences générales concernant l'ergonomie, les performances, l'innocuité, le dimensionnement et la protection assurée par l'équipement des gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon, se composant de protege-mains, protege-bras, plastrons, protections abdominales, guetres, sabots et coquilles ainsi que des protege-tibias des joueurs. Elle mentionne également les exigences relatives au marquage de l'équipement et la notice qui doit accompagner l'équipement. Elle décrit les méthodes d'essai et définit des niveaux de performance.
Varovalna obleka – Varovala dlani, rok, prsnega koša, trebuha, nog, stopal in spolovil za vratarje pri hokeju na travi in ščitniki goleni za igralce hokeja na travi – Zahteve in preskusne metode
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schutzkleidung - Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-, Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschützer für Feldhockey-Torwarte und Schienbeinschützer für Feldhockey-Spieler - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenVetements de protection - Protege-mains et bras, plastrons, protection abdominale, guetres, sabots et coquilles de gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon et protege-tibias de joueurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiProtective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot and genital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shin protectors for field players - Requirements and test methods97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipment13.340.10Varovalna oblekaProtective clothingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13546:2002SIST EN 13546:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 13546:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13546July 2002ICS 13.340.01English versionProtective clothing - Hand, arm, chest, abdomen, leg, foot andgenital protectors for field hockey goal keepers, and shinprotectors for field players - Requirements and test methodsVêtements de protection - Protège-mains et bras,plastrons, protection abdominale, guêtres, sabots etcoquilles de gardiens de but de hockey sur gazon etprotège-tibias de joueurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiSchutzkleidung - Hand-, Arm-, Brustkorb-, Unterleibs-,Bein-, Fuß- und Genitalschützer für Feldhockey-Torwarteund Schienbeinschützer für Feldhockey-Spieler -Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 March 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13546:2002 ESIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)2ContentspageForeword.3Introduction.41Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.54Requirements.74.1Innocuousness.74.2Ergonomic requirements.84.3Sizing.84.4Minimum dimensions of zones of protection.124.5Restraint requirements.374.6Impact performance requirements (excluding hard genital protectors).374.7Impact performance requirements for hard genital protectors.395Test methods and procedures.395.1General.395.2Products for testing.395.3Conditioning of products.405.4Innocuousness.405.5Ergonomic testing.405.6Sizing.415.7Examination of zones of protection.415.8Restraint testing.425.9Impact testing.455.10Impact testing of products specified to be usable at high ambient temperatures.516Marking.517Information to be supplied by the manufacturer.52Annex A (informative)
Information about determining the chemical innocuousness of protectiveclothing and equipment.53A.1General.53A.2Evidence of innocuousness.53A.3Possible specific innocuousness testing.53A.4Bibliography.54Annex B (informative)
Selection of field hockey protective equipment with an appropriate level ofperformance.55B.1General.55B.2Performance levels of products other than hard genital protectors.55B.3Use of products at high ambient temperatures.56B.4Performance levels of hard genital protectors.56Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements orother provisions of EU Directives.58SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)3ForewordThis document EN 13546:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 "Protective clothingincluding hand and arm protection and lifejackets", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by January 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby January 2003.This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the EuropeanFree Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.The annexes A, B and ZA are informative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)4IntroductionProtective equipment is worn on the shins by most field hockey players to reduce the severity of injuries fromaccidental impacts by the hockey ball, hockey sticks and other players. Goalkeepers’ more extensive protectiveequipment is designed to be both playing equipment to stop the ball entering the goal and to return it into play in acontrolled manner, and also to be protective equipment which reduces the severity of injuries from accidental impactsby the hockey ball, hockey sticks and other players on parts of the goal-keepers’ body not normally used for playingthe ball. Impacts on the playing surfaces of the goal-keepers’ equipment may be considered deliberate as they arepart of the way the game is played. Such playing surfaces should have protection behind them that as far as possibleeliminates the risk of injury in normal play at the level of competition for which the products are designed.Genital protectors are worn by some adult players to protect against hockey ball impacts. Similar products are used inother ball sports such as cricket and lacrosse, but these will not be appropriate for field hockey unless tested to thesame or greater severity than is required in this standard.It has been assumed in the drafting of this standard that the execution of its provisions is entrusted to appropriatelyqualified and experienced people, for whose guidance it has been prepared. The apparatus described should only beused by competent persons and requires safeguards to prevent, as far as is reasonably practicable, injury to theoperator and other persons.This standard does not cover helmets, face masks and throat protection.1 ScopeThis standard specifies the general requirements for the ergonomics, performance, innocuousness, sizing andcoverage of field hockey goal keepers’ equipment, providing protection to the hands, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feetand genitals, and field players’ shin protectors. Requirements for the marking of equipment and the information to besupplied by the manufacturer are given. Test methods are described and performance levels are defined.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 1082-1:1996, Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives —Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards.ISO 3758, Care labelling code using symbols.ISO 8559:1989, Garment construction and anthropometric surveys — Body dimensions.SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)53 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1General3.1.1coveragearea of the body which is covered by the whole of the protective equipment and its attachments3.1.2field hockeyteam game played on a natural or artificial turf surface between goals with sticks and a round hard ball3.1.3performance levelnumber designating the category of the protection that it is intended the product should provide. This number is usedin designating the test severity to which the product is to be subjectedNOTEAnnex B contains informative guidance on the meaning of performance levels and the choice of equipment.3.1.4protective equipmentclothing and specific devices worn on the body, hands and feet, that are intended to reduce the severity of injuriesfrom hockey balls, hockey sticks and other players3.1.5zone of protectionarea of protective equipment that is intended to provide protection, and is subject to specific testing3.2Protective equipment3.2.1abdominal protectorsdevices worn by goal-keepers to protect their abdomens below the waist from impacts. These devices mayincorporate genital protectors3.2.2breast protectorsdevices worn by female goal-keepers to protect breast tissue from impacts and shearing forces. These devices arenormally intended to be worn beneath chest protectors, and only then to provide the intended protection3.2.3chest protectorsdevices worn by goal-keepers to protect the anterior of their chests down to at least their waist level3.2.4elbow and forearm protectorsdevices worn by goal-keepers to protect their elbows and forearms from impacts. Normally the cuffs of gloves willoverlap these protectorsSIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)63.2.5Genital protectors3.2.5.1hard genital protectorsdevices worn to protect the male or female genitalia from impacts3.2.5.2soft genital protectorssoft foam containing devices sometimes used by women instead of the hard protectors3.2.6gloves3.2.6.1glove and hand definitionsthe definitions in EN 1082-1 and the following shall apply3.2.6.2goal-keepers’ glovesthe gloves are handed. They may be five digit or two digit designs, or may be hand enclosing protectors3.2.6.3the left or flat gloveis used palm forwards to play the ball. Padding is provided on the anterior of the wrist and hand and on the finger tips,and on the lateral surface of the hand3.2.6.4the right or stick-holding gloveis used to grip the hockey stick and is provided with padding to protect the outside or backs of the fingers, the thumb,and the anterior of the wrist3.2.7kickersdevices worn by goal-keepers over their hockey boots or shoes, for the purposes of play or protection, and coveringthe fronts, the tops (instep), and sides of the feet3.2.8leg protectorsdevices worn by goal-keepers to block the ball entering the goal. The leg protectors are intended to be worn withkickers and to provide protection with the kicker, from the ankle to above the knee3.2.9shin protectorsdevices worn by field players providing limited impact protection to their tibias and ankles. Type A protectors includesome medial and lateral ankle joint protection, but Type B protectors do not3.2.10shoulder and upper arm protectorsdevices worn by goal-keepers to protect the anterior aspects of their shoulders and upper arms from blows by hockeyballs. The protection generally extends over the lateral surfaces of the arm and the upper surfaces of the shoulders.These protectors may be attached to chest protectors or may be independent garments3.2.11thigh and hip protectorspadding usually worn by goal-keepers as parts of trousers ending just above the knees. These trousers mayincorporate genital protectors and abdominal protectorsSIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)73.3Body dimensions3.3.1bust girthmaximum horizontal girth measured during normal breathing with the subject standing upright and the tape-measurepassed over the scapulae under the armpits and across the breasts:
normal underclothing to be worn3.3.2chest girthmaximum horizontal girth measured during normal breathing with the subject standing upright and the tape-measurepassed over the scapulae under the armpits and across the chest3.3.3stature(Height) vertical distance between the crown of the head and the ground, measured with the subject standingupright without shoes and with their feet together3.3.4total crotch lengthlower trunk length. Length measured from the centre of the front of the waist as defined above through the crotch tothe side of the genitalia, to the centre of the back of the waist3.3.5under bust girthhorizontal girth of the body immediately below the breasts measured as for the bust girth3.3.6waist girthmaximum horizontal girth measured during normal breathing with the subject standing upright and the tape-measurepassed around the body in the plane of the waist, 50 mm above the supra-cristal plane which is at the level of thehighest points of the iliac crests. The dimension of 50 mm refers to a subject of 178 cm tall and should be scaled prorata with the height of the actual subject3.3.7waist to waist over the shoulder lengthmaximum length measured from the plane of the waist, as defined above, over the shoulder to the plane of the waist.The tape-measure crosses the shoulder at the mid point between the point of the shoulder and the junction of theshoulder to the neck. Anteriorly the tape measure passes over the chest (or bust) to a point 90 mm lateral to themidline of the body on the plane of the waist. Posteriorly the tape measure follows the shortest distance to a point90 mm lateral to the midline of the body. The distances of 90 mm refer to a subject with a waist girth of 85 cm andshould be scaled pro rata with the waist girth of the actual subject. Normal underclothing to be worn for themeasurement4 Requirements4.1 InnocuousnessProtective clothing and equipment for field hockey players shall meet a general requirement that the product is safe touse and fit for its purpose. It shall be designed and manufactured to provide protection when used according to themanufacturer’s instructions, without endangering the user or other players. There shall not be hard or sharp edges,seams, buckles or other items on the surfaces of the products that could harm the user or other players during normaluse. Examination shall be made according to 5.4.Construction materials and incorporated substances, shall not harm those coming into contact with them. Themanufacturer shall list in the Information supplied with the product, the substances used in the main components ofthe product, and shall label any product containing substances or preparations generally known to be hazardous.SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)8Information about determining the chemical innocuousness of protective clothing and equipment is given ininformative annex A.4.2 Ergonomic requirementsHockey players’ protective equipment shall be designed to minimise discomfort and impediment while wearing it. Thedesigns should permit all normal playing movements. The equipment shall not render accidents such as trips and fallsmore likely. The equipment shall be assessed according to 5.5.4.3 Sizing4.3.1 GeneralProtective equipment shall be marked with its size (see clause 6). The size shall be related to the body dimensions ofthe players the equipment should fit, and this shall be explained in the Information supplied by the manufacturer (seeclause 7). The following body dimensions shall be used as the control dimensions in sizing particular items ofprotective equipment. Other dimensions may be used in addition. Definitions of some body dimensions are given in3.3; others shall be determined by reference to ISO 8559.Abdominal protectors shall be sized against the users’ waist girth and total crotch length calculated from their waistgirth.Breast protectors shall be sized against either the users’ bust girth or the users’ under bust girth and the brassierecup size that is normally worn.Chest protectors shall be sized against the users’ chest or bust girth and waist-to-waist over the shoulder length. Insizing chest protectors for female players allowance shall be made for the use of a breast protector inside the chestprotector.Gloves shall be sized against the users’ hand length and hand breadth as described in EN 1082-1:1996, annex B,Table B1.Kickers shall be sized against the users’ total height (stature) or the size of boot or shoe over which the kicker isintended to fit.Shin protectors, leg protectors, elbow and forearm protectors, shoulder and upper arm protectors, shall besized against the users’ total height (stature).Thigh and hip protectors shall be sized against the users’ waist girth and total height (stature).Hard genital protectors shall be sized according to Table 1. Figures 1a to 1c give an explanation of the dimensions,and clause 5 contains details of the measurement procedure.Soft genital protectors shall be sized against the user’s waist girthSIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)9Table 1 — Hard genital protector dimensionsDimensions shall be greater than these valuesSizedesignationDimension AInternal depthmmDimension BInternal lengthmmDimension CInternal widthat widest partmmDimension DVolumescm3Female size 1201005570Female size 22511065110Female size 33012075150Male size 14012085170Male size 24513095225Male size 350140105300SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)10Dimension in millimetresFigure 1a — Dimensions of hard genital protectorsA side view of a genital protector placed on the 100 mm radius half cylinder. Bearing area indicator marks areshown 50 mm apart (b, b1).Figure 1b — Dimensions of hard genital protectorsA schematic side view of a genital protector trimmed to fit onto the 100 mm radius half cylinder. Dimensions A andB are shown.D
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EN 13546:2002 (E)11Figure 1c — Dimensions of hard genital protectorsA schematic cross section of a genital protector on the 100 mm radius half cylinder.D
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The volume to be measured, dimension D.Figure 14.3.2 Nominal sizes of certain productsIn addition to sizing based on the users’ body dimensions as required in 4.3, manufacturers may, if appropriate,allocate their products to nominal sizes each of which covers a range of actual sizes. If nominal sizing is used theranges and numbers in Table 1 shall be used. Sizing shall be verified as described in 5.6.= DSIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)12Table 2 — Values of body dimensions for nominal sizingItems of protective equipment and the relevant body dimensionsNominalsizeShin protectorsLeg protectorsElbow and forearm protectorsShoulder & upper arm protectorsKickersChest protectorsBreast protectorsAbdominal protectorsThigh and hip protectorsSoft genital protectorsStature, cmChest girth, cmWaist girth, cm1116 to 13472 to 8468 to 802134 to 15284 to 9680 to 923152 to 17096 to 10892 to 1044170 to 188108 to 120104 to 1165188 to 206120 to 132116 to 1284.4 Minimum dimensions of zones of protection4.4.1 GeneralAll protective equipment shall have a zone, or zones, of protection, the dimensions of which shall be related to thesize of the largest user the equipment is intended to fit. The dimensions and positions of the zones of protection,relative to the coverage provided by the equipment, shall be given in the Information supplied by the manufacturer,(see clause 7). Methods for determining the dimensions of the zones of protection are described in clause 5. Inprinciple, apart from hard genital protectors, the outer surfaces of the protectors are marked to show the areas inwhich blows directed towards the underlying skeletal structures will fall on particular constructions. These will becompared to the dimensions given below. The dimensions are those on the outer face of the product. When a productis bent around part of the body such as the lower leg, the thickness of the product has a significant effect on thefraction of the circumference of the limb protected. Values of transverse dimensions of such products require scaling ifthe thickness of the product is unusual. If the thickness of the product differs from the following by more than 15 %,scaling is necessary. The following thicknesses have been assumed:¾ Shin protectors - 15 mm,¾ Leg protectors - 50 mm,¾ Kickers - 40 mm (only relevant on toe to heel dimensions),¾ Thigh and hip protectors - 30 mm, elbow and forearm
protectors - 15 mm,¾ Shoulder and upper arm protectors - 20 mm.¾ Chest protectors, abdominal protectors and gloves do not require protective zone dimensions to be scaled forthickness.The dimensions of zones of protection shall be verified as described in 5.7. Areas outside zones 1, 2 or 3 do not haveto meet impact or dimensional requirements and are designated zone 0. The zones, of the dimensions given below,will be subject to impact testing in accordance with 5.9 to establish compliance with the performance requirements.SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)134.4.2 Shin protectorsShin protectors shall be of two types. Type A shall be as described below and shown in Figure 2. Type B shall be asType A but shall not be required to include the Zone 1 area shown in Figure 2 and specified in Table 3. Dimensions B,J and K shall not apply to Type B.Shin protectors shall have minimum and maximum dimensions of the zone of protection as given in Table 3 andillustrated in Figure 2. There may be three zones of protection defined by their impact performance. The zones wherelower performance is required may have the same construction as the higher performance zones. A central zone isdefined that shall have a central rectangular area on all shinguards. Triangular areas are defined beside the centralarea. It is only required that these cover the medial aspect of the front of the shin. A symmetrical shinguard may beworn on either leg. A left leg protector shall have an area shown by the solid line in Figure 2 and a right leg protectorshall have an area shown by the dotted line in Figure 2. The corners of the central high performance zone shall haveradii of curvature not exceeding the value of dimension O.Asymmetrical shin protectors shall be marked Left or Right or otherwise identified, (see clause 6).SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)14Key1
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Zone 3, central areaNOTEThe central zone is shown for a left shin protector (solid line) and for the right shin protector (dotted line).Figure 2 — A plan diagram of the outer surface of a shin protector showing the dimensions of the zones ofprotection listed in Table 3= 1= 2= 3SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)15Table 3 — Requirements for the dimensions of the zones of protection of shin protectors expressed as apercentage of stature, and also (for information) the values of the dimensions in millimetres for the fivenominal sizesValue of the dimension in millimetres for each nominal sizeDesignationof thedimensionValue of thedimensionexpressed asa percentageof the user’sstature12345A(min.)15,8212240269297325B(min.)3,524754606673C(actual)2,93944495560D(min)1,01215171921E(min.)14,1189214240265290F(min.)8,2110125139134169G(min.)11,3151172192212233H(min.)3,75056637076I(min.)1,92529323639J(min.)11,8158179201222243K(min.)2,93944495560L(min.)1,51922252830M(max.)2,93944495560N(max.)2,43236414549O(max.)0,751011121415The values of dimensions A, B, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L are minimum values.
Dimension C is theactual distance up the shin protector that dimension F is measured. Dimension D is the minimumdistance below the instep notch that the outer zone shall extend. Dimensions M, N and O are themaximum radii of curvature permitted.SIST EN 13546:2002
EN 13546:2002 (E)164.4.3 Leg protectorsLeg protectors shall provide coverage and protection to the anterior, medial and lateral aspects of the lower leg andknee. Leg protectors may be of symmetrical design with equal protection to the lateral and medial aspects of the leg,or asymmetrical with less lateral aspect protection. Asymmetrical leg protectors shall be marked Left or Right orotherwise identified (see clause 6). Leg protectors that are constructed with separate blocks of padding on the insidesurface shall be designed so that when the protector is strapped onto the leg the gaps between these blocks is lessthan 20 mm. The part of the protector from the lower edge of the shin protection downwards is in zone 0. Theminimum dimensions of the zones of protection are given in Table 4 and illustrated in Figure 3, which shows a left legasymmetrical leg protector. Symmetrical leg protectors shall have the same dimensions both sides of their centre lineand these shall be as for the medial side of asymmetrical protectors.Asymmetrical leg protectors shall have material on their lateral aspect that extends posteriorly for at least 60 mm fromthe vertical transverse plane of the front surface of the tibia when the leg protector is correctly adjusted to the leg of asubject. This material on t
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