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Chapter 4. Cleaning
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Cleaning Recommendations
Use the following instructions to clean the tape unit.
Clean the tape path every eight hours if:
Less than ten reels of tape are used in eight hours
Clean the tape path thoroughly every one to two hours of continuous running if:
More that ten reels are used in eight hours
Clean the tape path thoroughly after each reel of tape if:
Particles appear in the tape path
You are using tape reels from outside your computer center
You are using new or seldom used tapes
Clean the tape path immediately if:
There is excessive dust in the computer center
The tape unit has not been used in several days
Most users find that they need to clean the tape path once after every eight-hour
work period. However, if any of the problems listed above develop or if the CHECK
indicator starts to occur regularly in the status display, the tape path should be
cleaned more frequently. If an increased cleaning schedule does not improve reli-
ability, check the tape reels. All old and worn tape reels should be copied imme-
diately and then discarded.
Ensure that the customer understands correct tape cleaning procedures.
Ensure that the customer uses good tapes and has a program for media man-
agement.
Cleaning Supplies
Use the following items to clean the 9348:
Tape cleaning kit, IBM part 352465 or a similar cleaning kit
Cleaning fluid, IBM part 13F5647 or a similar cleaning fluid
Lint-free cloth, ISM part 2108930 or a similar l int-free cloth
Rigid cleaning tool, IBM part 2200574 or a similar tool
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