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Because foreign particles can reduce the intensity of reading and recording pulses
by increasing the gap between the tape and the head, take the utmost care to protect
the magnetic tape from dust and dirt.
1. Keep the tape in a dust-proof container whenever it is not in use on a tape
unit.
During loading, take the tape directly from the container, and after unloading,
place the tape directly in the container.
2. While the tape is on the machine, keep the container closed and put it in some
location where it is not exposed to dust or dirt.
3.
Store tapes in some type of cabinet elevated from the floor and away from
sources of paper or card dust.
the outside of the containers to the reel during loading or unloading operations.
4. Do not use the top of tape unit as a working area.
the units exposes them to heat and dust from the blowers in the unit. It might also in
terfere with the cooling of the tape unit.
5. When identifying tape reels, use a material that can be removed without leav
ing a residueo
Adhesive stickers, easily applied and removed, are satisfactory.
Usually, they can be prepared beforehand and applied during the loading procedure.
Never alter identification by changing labels with an e ra s e r! A card holder has been
incorporated in the design of the new reel.
6.
Place load points and reflective spots on tapes with care.
press them tightly on the tape with the back of the fingernail.
while the tape is loaded on a unit. If this is done away from the unit, keep the un
rolled end off the floor and away from dusty areas.
7. Inspect containers periodically.
with a regular household detergent.
8. When necessary to clean tape, gently wipe the tape with a clean, lint-free
cloth moistened with an approved solvent.
reels.
Recorded information com es within .020" of the edge of the tape.
tion relies on the edgeT s being free from nicks and kinks.
1. Handle the reels near the hub whenever possible, if there is resistance in r e
moving a reel.
If this resistance occurs, press from the rear of the reel with the
hands as near the hub as possible.
by grasping the outer edge.
2.
Carefully avoid pinching the reels or contacting the exposed edge of the tape.
3. When mounting, push the reels firm ly against the stop on the mounting hub to
insure good alignment.
4.
Always take special precaution to make sure the hub has been tightened after
the reel has been mounted.
5. When placing the tape on the take-up reel, carefully align the tape to prevent
damaging the edge on the first few turns. If there is a spring, the tape should be in
serted (without folding back) under the spring in the direction that the reel turns.
6. When winding the tape to load point, rotate the machine reel with the finger
near the hub and on the reel. Rotating the reel with the finger in the cutout nicks or
curls the guiding edge of the tape.
7. Always place sponge rubber grommets or special clips on stored reels to pre
vent the free end from unwinding in the container.
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TAPE HANDLING
Doing this should minimize the transfer of dust from
Remove any accumulated dust by washing
Do not use carbon tetrachloride on plastic
Under no circumstances should the reel be "rocked"
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Placing materials on top of
Properly align and
It is best to do this
Proper opera
To accomplish this:
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