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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Product Warranties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 15,388	$ 15,250	$ 16,227
Accruals settled from divestiture	0	0	(538)
Accruals for warranties issued during period	22,697	20,075	20,055
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties	233	194	604
Settlements made during the period	(22,868)	(20,131)	(21,098)
Balance at end of period	15,450	15,388	15,250
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Current - in the next twelve months				$ 9,455	$ 9,524
Long-term - beyond one year				5,995	5,864
Standard product warranty accrual	$ 15,388	$ 15,250	$ 16,227	$ 15,450	$ 15,388

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Amount as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate standard product warranty liability. Does not include the balance for the extended product warranty liability.

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