Winding The Tape Out Of The Cartridge; Removing The C-Clip From The Leader Pin - IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 3580 L23 Setup And Operator Manual

2. To find the end of the tape inside the cartridge, attach the cartridge manual
rewind tool ( 1 in Figure 18) to the cartridge's hub 2 by fitting the tool's
teeth between the teeth of the hub. Turn the tool clockwise until you see the
end of the tape inside the cartridge. Then, slowly turn the rewind tool
counterclockwise to bring the tape edge toward the cartridge door 3 .
3. Continue to turn the rewind tool counterclockwise until approximately 13 cm
(5 in.) of tape hangs from the cartridge door. If necessary, grasp the tape and
pull gently to unwind it from the cartridge.
4. Remove the rewind tool by pulling it away from the cartridge. Set the tool
and the cartridge aside.
Figure 18. Winding the tape out of the cartridge. Turn the cartridge manual rewind tool
clockwise to see the end of the tape, then turn it counterclockwise to bring the tape to the
cartridge door.
5. On the leader pin ( 1 in Figure 19), locate the open side of the C-clip 2 .
The C-clip is a small black part that secures the tape 3 to the pin.
6. Remove the C-clip from the leader pin by using your fingers to push the clip
away from the pin. Set the pin aside and discard the clip.
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Figure 19. Removing the C-clip from the leader pin. Use your fingers to push the C-clip from
the leader pin.
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