Pilots Manual

CONTENTS

Thank You 01Warning 02Your Ozium 2 03

Sizing 04Podoptions 04

Preparation 06UnderseatMousse 06SpeedSystem 07ReserveParachuteInstallation 08

Fitting 12Adjustments 14

ShoulderStraps 14LumbarSupport 14Leg/ChestStraps 14FineTuningofthePod 15

Features 16IntegratedCockpit 15HydrationAccessSystem 15VelcroShoulderMounting 15

Care and Maintenance 17Inspection 17ChangingthePod 17

Technical Specifications 19Materials 20Certification 20Towing 20

Ozone Quality Guarantee 21

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THANK YOU WARNINGEN

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ThankyouforchoosingOzone.

TheOzium2isanincrediblylightweightXCpodharnessdesignedforadventureflying.TheOziumconcepthasbeenwellprovenduringsev-eralyearsofintensevol-bivflyingandtwoeditionsoftheRedBullX-Alps,thetoughestandmostbrutaladventureraceintheworld.WetooktheX-Alpsprototypesandaddedabitmoredurabilityanduser-friendliness,makingitanexcellentchoiceforpilotsseekingalightweightpodsystemthatiscomfortableandfeaturesaverylowpackvolume.TheOzium2buildsonthesuccessofitspredecessorwithaddedfeatures,refinedgeometry,andimprovedadjustmentsystems.Inaddition,itisevenlighter.Pilotscannowchoosefromarangeofpodoptions-theinterchangeablepodsallowacustomisedlevelofdurabilityandwarmthintheair,andeasyreplacement.

Asateamoffreeflyingenthusiasts,competitorsandadventurers,Ozone’smissionistoproduceparaglidingequipmentofthehighestqual-ityusingcuttingedgedesignsandthebesttechnicalmaterialsavailable.OurdevelopmentteamisbasedinthesouthofFrance.Thisarea,whichincludesthesitesofGourdon,MonacoandColdeBleyne,guaranteesusmorethan300flyabledaysperyear.ThisisagreatassetinthedevelopmentoftheOzonerange.Weknowthatqualityandvalueformoneyareessentialconsiderationswhenchoosingequipment,sotokeepcostslowandqualityhighwebuildallourwingsandharnessesinourownproductionfacility.DuringproductionallOzoneproductsundergonumerousrigorousqualitycontrolchecks.Thiswaywecanguaranteethatourequipmentmeetsthesamehighstandardsthatweexpectourselves.

IfyouneedanyfurtherinformationaboutOzone,theOzium2,oranyofourproductspleasecheckwww.flyozone.com.Oryoucancontactyourlocaldealer,paraglidingschooloranyofushereatOzone.

Itisessentialthatyoureadthismanualbeforeusingyourharnessforthefirsttime.

SafeFlying!

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•Paraglidingisapotentiallydangeroussportthatcancauseseriousinjuryincludingbodilyharm,paralysisanddeath.FlyinganOzoneharnessisundertakenwiththefullknowledgethatparaglidinginvolvessuchrisks.

•AstheownerofanOzoneharnessyoutakeexclusiveresponsibilityforallrisksassociatedwithitsuse.Inappropriateuseandorabuseofyourequipmentwillincreasetheserisks.

•Anyliabilityclaimsresultingfromuseofthisproducttowardsthemanufacturer,distributorordealersareexcluded.

•Bepreparedtopracticeasmuchasyoucan-especiallygroundhandling,asthisisacriticalaspectofparagliding.Poorcontrolwhileonthegroundisoneofthemostcommoncausesofaccidents.

•Bereadytocontinueyourlearningbyattendingadvancedcoursestofollowtheevolutionofoursport,astechniquesandmaterialskeepimproving.

•Useonlycertifiedparagliders,harnesseswithprotectorandreserveparachutesthatarefreefrommodification,andusethemonlywithintheircertifiedweightranges.Pleaserememberthatflyingoutsideofcertifiedconfigurationsmayjeopardiseanyinsurance(e.g.liability,lifeetc)youhave.Itisyourresponsibilityasthepilottoverifyyourinsurancecover.

•Makesureyoucompleteathoroughdailyandpre-flightinspectionofallofyourequipment.Neverattemptflyingwithunsuitableordamagedequipment.

•Alwayswearahelmet,glovesandboots.

•Allpilotsshouldhavetheappropriateleveloflicensefortheirrespectivecountryandthirdpartyinsurance.

•Makesurethatyouarephysicallyandmentallyhealthybeforeflying.

•Choosethecorrectwing,harnessandconditionsforyourlevelofexperience.

•Payspecialattentiontotheterrainyouwillbeflyingandtheweatherconditionsbeforeyoulaunch.Ifyouareunsuredonotfly,andalwaysaddalargesafetymargintoallyourdecisions.

•NEVERflyyourgliderinrain,snow,strongwind,turbulentweatherconditionsorclouds.

• Ifyouusegood,safejudgmentyouwillenjoymanyyearsofparagliding.

•Respecttheenvironmentandlookafteryourflyingsites.

• Ifyouneedtodisposethewing,dosoinanenvironmentallyresponsiblemanner.

•Donotdisposeofitwiththenormalhouseholdwaste.

Remember, PLEASURE is the reason for our sport!

YOUR OZIUM 2

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POD OPTIONSTheOzium2offersaninterchangeableandcustomisablepodsystem.Youcanchoosebetweenthreedifferentpodsatthetimeoforder:

1. Lycra Pod:TheLycrapodisthelightestversionidealforvol-bivandlightweightenthusiastsofferingthelowestpackvolumeandweight.

2. 570 Pod:The570isamid-weightoptionthatoffersmorewarmthanddurabilitythantheLycra.

3. 720 Pod:The720isthethickestandwarmestpodavailablefortheOzium2.Designedforpilotswhoprioritizedurabilityandwarmth.

STANDARD OPTIONSAsstandardtheOzium2issuppliedwiththefollowing:

•Lightweightbackprotector

•Polycarbonatefootplate

•Lightweightintegratedcockpitforinstruments(Lycraand570pods)

•Forzaflightdeck(720podonly)

• Integratedspeed-systemline

•Lightweightaluminiumcarabiners

155-165 S S 2.36 2.39 2.65160-175 M S 2.40 2.43 2.69170-185 M M 2.46 2.49 2.74180-195 L M 2.50 2.53 2.78190-205 L L 2.53 2.56 2.82

Harness size Pod size

SIZINGTheharnessesstructureisavailableinthreedifferentsizes;S,M,andLwhichcanbecombinedwiththreedifferentpodsizes;S,M,andLsuitableforawiderangeofpilotheightsandbodyconfigurations.Werecommendthefollowingharnessandpodcombinations:

Weight with Lycra pod (kg)

*Weightincludesallstandardoptions:LightweightFoam,AluCarabiners,Podincl.Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedlineincl.2BrummelHooks,PolycarbonateFootplate,Bridle-Line,RescueHandle&InnerContainer

Weight with 570 pod (kg)

Weight with 720 pod (kg)

ADDITIONAL OPTIONSAtthetimeoforderthefollowingoptionscanbespecified:

•Rigidbackplate(forthestandardlightweightMousseonly)

•FullMousseprotector

•Ultra-lightcarbonfootplate

•Forzaflightdeckwithalargersurfacearea(forLycraand570pods)

•Forzaspeedbar(withwebbing)

•Radiopocket

Pilot height (cm)

PREPARATION EN

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UNDER-SEAT MOUSSETheOzium2comesasstandardwithanLTF/CEcertifiedfoambackprotector.Cleverlydesigned,itoffersexcellentimpactabsorptionpropertiesdespiteitslowweightandvolume.Availableasanoptionisthe‘FullMousse’protection,alsocertifiedtotheLTF/CEstandards,itoffershigherlevelsofcomfortandprotectionbutwithahigherweightandvolume.

Anoptionalrigidplateisavailableforthestandardbackprotector,howeveritisnotcompatiblewiththeFullMousseversion.Theplateimprovestheoverallcomfortandprotectionlevelsoftheharnesswhilsttheaddedrigiditygivesamoredirect,responsivefeeltoweightshiftandtotheair.

Upondeliverytheunderseatmoussemusttobeplacedintothestructureoftheharness.

Insertthemousseintothesecond,rearmostzippedpocketlocatedundertheseat.Donottrytoforceitintothesmallerfrontballastpocket.Themousseismarkedtopandfront,ensurethatitisinsertedcorrectly,thenarrowendshouldbefacingforwards.

Itshouldbeasnugfitbutyoushouldbeabletoclosethepocketwithoutforcingthezip.

Theoptionalrigidplateislocatedinthebackprotectorpocketandsitsbetweentheseatandtheprotector.Slidetheplateabovetheprotectorwiththeroundedendsfacingforwards.Makesureyouclosethepocketwithoutforcingthezip.

Shoulder adjustment straps

Main Hangpoints

Reserve parachute container

Ballast pocket

Back protection pocket

Leg/chest strap buckles

Foot plate

Foot plate angleadjustment

Speed system

Reserve handleLeg strap adjustments

Lumber supportadjustment strap

Anti-forget loop

Chest strapadjustment

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SPEED SYSTEMAlightweightintegratedspeed-lineisincludedasstandard.AwebbingForzaacceleratorspeedbarisavailableasanoption.Thespeedsystemisalreadyinstalledbythefactorybutifyoueverneedtochangeit,forexamplewhenupgradingtotheForzaspeedbarfollowthesesteps.

Firstuntiethebarfromthelines.Routethefreeendofoneofthelinesdownthroughthesmallreinforcedslitfoundonthesidepaneloftheharness.

ThenpassthelinethroughtheRonstanpulley,ensuringthatthepulleyisnottwistedbeforeroutingthelinethroughthesmallgapintothepodcompart-ment.

Ensurethat the linesruncleanlybetweenthepulleysandpassontheoutsideofallstructuralwebbingstraps.Double-checkthe lineshavenotinadvertentlywrappedaroundanyofthestructuralwebbingstraps.Attachthespeedbartothefootplatewiththebungeeandthentothespeedbarlinesusingabowlineknot.Repeattheprocedureontheotherside.Onceintheair,andwhenitissafetodoso,checkthatyoucanplaceyourfootonthebareasilyandthatthesystemoperatessmoothlyallthewaytofullspeed.

IMPORTANT: The speed bar lines must be of equal length, ensure they are not too short as this will inadvertently activate the speed system when under tension in the air. Always double-check lengths and symmetry whilst on the ground before flying.

RESERVE PARACHUTE INSTALLATIONTheOzium 2 has an integral reserve parachute containerwith its own specific parachute deployment bag. The reserve pocket is certified forparachuteswithavolumeofbetween3and6ltr,itwillacceptmostmodernrescueparachutesincludingtheAngel140andsteerableRogallotypes.

IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended to use the deployment bag supplied with the harness.

WARNING: Ozone strongly recommends that the reserve parachute system is installed by a qualified professional. Always seek experienced advice if you have any doubts.

Makesureyouperformapracticethrowfromastatichangpoint.Notonlydoesthisensurethecorrectfunctioningofyourdeploymentsystemitalsoallowsyoutobecomemorefamiliarwiththeinstallationprocess.

Please note, the parachute can only be deployed with the right hand.

To install a reserve parachute you should first pack the parachute so that itmatches the shape anddimensionofthesupplieddeploymentbag.

Inserttheparachuteintothedeploymentbagandsecurethedeploymentbagwiththelinesinthenormalway.Dependingonthesizeofyourparachuteyoucanuseeithereyeletforthebestfit.

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Attachtheharnessbridlestotheparachute’sbridleusingasuitableconnector(notsupplied).

Please note, the Ozium 2 is only suitable for reserve parachutes with a short bridle.

Open the reserve parachute container on the rear of theharnessbyopeningthezips.Placethedeploymentbaginthespaceprovidedwithwhite arrowon thedeploymenthandlefacinguppermostso that itmatches thewhitearrowon theharness, the parachute lines should be underneath and thehandlepositionedcorrectlyasshown.

Payattentiontothebridles.Donotallowthemtobecomeentangled,theyshouldremainneatlyinplacetothelefthandsideoftheparachutewheninserting.

The container can be closed by running both zipsforwardtowardsthereserveparachuteopening,allthewaytotheeyelets,andthenbackagainunderneaththeharnesstosecurethezips

Gentlypulltheparachutehandleandtopflapoutofthewaysotheyareclearofthebottomflaps

Usingsuitablepiecesofmagicstringorplasticpullthewhiteloopsthroughtheparachutecontainereyelets.

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Closethelefthandflap,whiteloop1shouldbepulledthrougheyelet2,andwhiteloopAthrougheyeletB

Therighthandflapcannowbeclosed.Whiteloop1shouldbepulledthrougheyelet3andwhiteloopAthrougheyeletC

Nowthetopflapcanbepulledintoposition.Thehandlesitsbehindtheexteriormaterialofthetopflap.Passthenylonpinsofthereservehandlethroughthegapsinthematerialjustabovethetopflapeyelets.

Pullthewhiteloopsthroughbothtopflapeyeletsandpushthepinsthroughthewhiteloops.Themagneticsectioncanbewrappedaroundthehandleandsecuredbehindittokeepitneatlyinplace.

Finallytheendsofthenylonpinscanbeneatenedintotheavailabletunnelasshown.

Beforeyourfirstflight,werecommendtosuspendtheharnessfromasuitablystrongpointtocheckthatitfitsyoucorrectlyandtobecomefamiliarwiththefeaturesandadjustments.Youcansettheshoulderadjustment-strapstofindthebestfit,andadjustthelumbersupportsothattheyleaveyouinacomfortablyreclinedposition.

To put the harness on first place the shoulder straps over yourshouldersandbringtheleg/cheststrapthroughyourlegs.

Fastentheleg/cheststrapbyplacingthemalebuckles throughthefemalethroughthefemalebucklesoneachside

The automatic pod closing system should now beconnected.Firstattach the red loopof the lefthandpodflaptotheredballsituatedunderthemaillonontherighthand side of the harness. The red ball goes through theredloop.

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Nextpasstheredloopoftheanti-forgetsystemthrough theeyeletontherighthandpodnexttotheinstrumentpanel.

Theredballfoundunderthelefthandmaillonshouldnowbepassedthroughtheloopoftheanti-forgetsystem.

Theshoulderstrapretainerclipshouldnowbefastened.

SHOULDER STRAPSThelengthoftheShoulderstrapscanbemodifiedusingtheadjustmentstraps.Adjusttheshoulderswhilststandingupwiththeharnessonsothattheyarecomfortablysnug.Whilstsuspendedintheseatedpositionensurethestrapsarecomfortableandsupportive,theyshouldnotbetootightnortooloose.

LUMBER SUPPORTTheLumbersupportshouldbeadjustedforacomfortableflyingposition.Preciseadjustmentscanbemadeintheairsothatyourlowerbackiscompletelysupportedandthereisnotensioninyourstomachmuscles.Besuretoadjustthelumbersupportscarefully,settingthemtooloosewillresultinaveryreclinedpositionintheair.

LEG STRAPS/CHEST STRAPThe length of the leg straps and chest strap affects the overall stability of the harness. For maximumweightshiftthecheststrapandlegstrapsshouldbeleftintheirlongestposition.Forgreaterrollstabilitythestrapscanbetightened.Itisimportanttotestflyandadjusttofindthepositionthatisbestforyourstyleofflyingandoverallcomfort.

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LEG SUPPORT ANGLETheangleofthelegsupportcanbeadjustedusingwiththeknotsontheshortpurpleline.Usingthehigherknotincreasesthesupportunderyourthighs.

FINE TUNING OF THE PODTheharnesshasbeensetupsothatitwillsuitethemajorityofpilotsandfurtheradjustmentsshouldnotbenecessary,howeverifyouwishtomakechangesitispossibletodoso.Thismustbedoneonthegroundandisnotpossibleintheair.Thefootplateattheendofthepodissupportedby4lines(purple),thesecontroltheoveralllengthofthepodandtheangleofthefootplate.

Minoradjustmentstotheoveralllengthofthepodcanbemadebymovingthepositionoftheknotsontheupperanti-forgetlines(grey)andthelower(purple)knots.

Theangleofthefootplatecanalsobechangedbymovingthepositionoftheknotsonthebottom(purple)lines.

IMPORTANT: If any adjustments are made, make sure that the lines are symmetrical. If you do choose to make a change, take your time to find the position that suites you best, only make small adjustments each time.

INTEGRATED COCKPIT Asstandard,theLycraand570podsaresuppliedwithalightweightflightdeck.ThelargerForzadeckisavailableasanoptionfortheLycraand570podsbutcomesasstandardwiththe720pod.InstrumentscanbeattachedeitherdirectlytothedeckoralternativelytotheoptionalangledVelcoplate.Intheairitrestsoverthetopofthecheststraptomakeiteasytoviewtheinstruments.

HYDRATION ACCESS SYSTEMTheOzium2includesahydrationaccesssystemwithanopeningonthelefthandshoulderandanchorpointsforyourhydrationtube.

VELCRO SHOULDER MOUNTINGTheoppositeshoulderstraphasalightweightVelcromountingpointforasmallvario,radioorGPStrackingdevice.

RADIO POCKETAnoptionalradiopocketcanbeattachedtoasuitablepositionontheharnessstructure.

FEATURES

CARE AND MAINTENANCEEN

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TheOzium2willlastyoumanyflightsandmanyyearsiflookedaftercorrectly.Tokeepyourharnesscleanandairworthy,pleasenotethefollowing:

•AvoidexcessiveexposuretoUV,heatandhumidity.

•Packtheharnessdryandstoreinacooldryplace.

•Neverdragyourharness.

•Keepyouharnesscleanofdirt,oilsandanycorrosivesubstance.

•Usewaterandaclothtoclean.

INSPECTIONForsafety,routineinspectionofallofyourequipmentisvitallyimportant.Ozonerecommendsaserviceintervalof12monthsinadditiontotheusualpreflightchecks.

Forinspection,visuallycheckthestitching,webbingandallstructurallyimportantareas.Payparticularattentiontothewebbingaroundthehangpointareaunderthecarabiner,asthisiswhereabrasionismostlikely.

Ifyoufindanydamageorifyouareinanydoubtmakesuretheharnesscheckedbyaprofessional.

REPLACING THE PODReplacementpodsareavailablefromyourOzonedealer.Itispossibleaftermanyhoursofuse,orafteranincidentresultingindamagethatthepodrequireschanging.Toremovetheoldpod:1. Disconnectthethinredpodloopsfromthecarabiners(donotconfusethesewiththemainhangpointloops).2. Undobothzips(oneeachside).3. TearthepodofftheVelcro.4. Removethelonglinesthatrunthroughthepulleysonbothsidesofthepod.5. Disconnectthethespeedbarfromthefootplateelastic.

Replacingthepodisthereversaloftheaboveprocedure.Usealarksfoottoconnectthepodlinesandmakesurethethinredpodloopsareconnectedtothecarabiner(step1).Ensuretousetheredloops,theshorterblueloopsareforattachingthepodtoanOzium(1)structure.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the red pod loops (1) are attached to the carabiners. Failure to do so will put excessive load through the zip causing failure.

3. Velcro

2. Zips

1. Red pod loops on carabiners

4. Purple pod lines

5. Speed bar attachment

IMPORTANT: Ensure the red pod loops (1) are attached to the carabiners. Failure to do so will put excessive load through the zip causing failure.

S M LTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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MATERIALSOuter fabric (Cover)NylonOxford210DPU2

Structure fabricNylonOxford210DPU2

Main webbingPolyster15/25mm

Chest strap closure systemLightweightaluminiumbuckles

Bridle connectionDyneemarope5mm,2400kg

CERTIFICATIONTheOzium2iscertifiedENandLTFwithamaximumloadof120kgs.Inadditiontheprotection(bothstandardandfullmousse)arecertifiedtotheCEstandardbyCRITT(France).

TOWINGTheOzium2issuitablefortowing.Thetowbridlesshouldbeattachedtothemaincarabiners,Ifyouhaveanydoubtsaskaqualifiedtowinginstructororseetheoperatinginstructionssuppliedwithyourtowreleasesystem.

Harness, Carabiners, Reserve Bag & Handle (g) 1300 1340 1380

Pod Lycra [light] (g) 540 570 600

Pod 570 [midweight] (g) 570 600 630

Pod 720 [warmest] (g) 690 730 770

Lightweight Foam [standard] (g) 320 320 320

High Density Foam [option] (g) 580 580 580

Polycarbonate Backplate [for Lightweight Foam, option] (g) 195 195 195

Polycarbonate Footplate for Lycra & 570 [standard] (g) 110 135 135

Polycarbonate Footplate for 720 [standard] (g) 185 200 200

Carbon Footplate for Lycra and 570 [option] (g) 90 100 100

Speed System for Lycra & 570 Pod (g) 30 30 30

Speed System for 720 Pod (g) 70 70 70

Cockpit Foam for Lycra & 570 Pod (g) 60 60 60

Cockpit Foam for 720 Pod (g) 80 80 80

Weightincludesallstandardoptions:LightweightFoam,AluCarabiners,Podincl.Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedlineincl.2BrummelHooks,PolycarbonateFootplate,Bridle-Line,RescueHandle&InnerContainer

Pod Lycra All Up Weight (g) 1060 1115 1145

Pod 570 All Up Weight (g) 1090 1145 1175

Pod 720 All Up Weight (g) 1345 1400 1440

POD OPTIONS

Weightincludesallstandardoptions:Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedlineincl.2BrummelHooks,PolycarbonateFootplate

OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE

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AtOzonewetakethequalityofourproductsveryseriously.Ourharnessesaremadetothehigheststandardsinourownmanufacturingfacility. Every harnessmanufactured goes through a stringent series of quality control procedures and all the components used aretraceable.Wealwayswelcomecustomerfeedbackandarecommittedtocustomerservice.Ozoneguaranteesallofitsproductsagainstmanufacturer’sdefectsorfaults.Ozonewillrepairorreplaceanydefectiveproductfreeofcharge.Ozoneanditsdistributorsprovidethehighestqualityserviceandrepair,anydamagetoproductsduetowearandtearwillberepairedatareasonablecharge.

Ifyouareunabletocontactyourdealerthenyoucancontactusdirectlyatinfo@flyozone.com.

SummarySafetyisparamountinoursport.Tobesafe,wemustbetrained,practisedandalerttothedangersaroundus.Toachievethiswemustflyasregularlyaswecan,groundhandleasmuchaspossibleandtakeacontinuousinterestintheweather.Ifyouarelackinginanyoftheseareasyouwillbeexposingyourselftomoredangerthanisnecessary.

Everyyearmanypilotsgethurtlaunching;don’tbeoneofthem.Launchingisthetimethatyouaremostexposedtodangersopracticeitlots.Somelaunchsitesaresmallanddifficultandconditionsaren’talwaysperfect.Ifyou’regoodatgroundhandlingyou’llbeabletoconfidentlyandsafelylaunchwhilstothersstruggle...practiceasmuchasyoucan.You’llbelesslikelytogethurtandmorelikelytohaveagreatday’sflying.

Respecttheenvironmentandlookafteryourflyingsites.Whentheharnesscomestotheendofitsusefullife,removeallthemetalpartsanddisposetherestinanenvironmentallyfriendltymanner.

Finally,RESPECTtheweather,ithasmorepowerthanyoucaneverimagine.Understandwhatconditionsarerightforyourlevelofflyingandstaywithinthatwindow.

Happyflying&enjoyyourOzium2.TeamOzone

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