Motorola McIAS 1610 Series System Manual page 112

MODEL 2513 & MODEL 2513EL DRIVE/CARTRIDGE CARE & HANDLING
Introduction
It is essential to properly handle the various types of removable cartridge media that
can be used in McIAS systems. It is equally important to know how to use the
drive correctly. Observing the precautions and following the procedures described
in this document will maintain reliable operation and secure data storage. Refer to
the "Removable Cartridge Guide" to determine which type of drive and cartridge is
used in your system.
WARNING ! THE CORRECT CARTRIDGE MUST BE USED IN THE CORRECT
DRIVE, OTHERWISE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE AND/OR CARTRIDGE
CAN OCCUR.
Handling and Safety Precautions
• Observe Electrostatic-discharge (ESD) precautions.
• Never leave a cartridge partially inserted in the drive.
• Only use Cognitronics approved cartridge media.
• Make sure the cartridge media is the correct type for the drive.
• Keep the cartridge media free of dust and dirt by placing it in the protective case
when not in use.
• Allow the cartridge media to stabilize at room temperature before using it in the
system.
• Do not store or use the cartridge in direct sunlight.
• Do not place heavy objects on the cartridge.
• Avoid touching the cartridge media surface when the shutter is open.
• Never leave the cartridge in the drive when moving the system.
• Avoid dropping the cartridge.
• Do not use a bulk tape-eraser on the cartridge media. This will destroy the
embedded servo information.
• Never apply a cartridge label over another cartridge label.
• Do not write on the cartridge label with a graphite pencil.
• Do not expose the cartridge to strong magnetic fields.
• NEVER manually eject the cartridge from the drive using the "Emergency Eject
Hole" unless power to the system is OFF. Wait 30 seconds after using the
Emergency Eject Hole for the cartridge to stop spinning before removing the
cartridge from the drive.
PRECAUTIONS
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