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Tape Unloading
CAUTION
When unloading,
~xercise
care when handling magnetic tape and the
reel on which it is mounted.
'lb unload tape, follow these steps.
1. If the tape unit is operating online, press the RESET button to place the unit
offline. The ON LINE indicator will turn oft'.
2. Press the UNLOAD button. The tape will leave the take-up reel and tape path
component areas to rewind onto the supply reel (2.5 minutes to rewind a 2400-
ft reel of tape).
Tape Dismounting
Operation
Tape must be unloaded prior to dismounting. Ifthe tape is loaded on the take-up
reel, it must be unloaded according to "Tape Unloading" above.
'lb
dismount the tape, follow these steps.
1. Open the dust cover door and press the hub release button (Figure 3-3) on the
face of the supply reel hub. The hub will unlatch and the supply reel can be
removed.
2. Close the dust cover door to prevent dust accumulation on the tape deck
components.
CAUTION
Be sure to release the door stop before closing the tape unit door.
Failure to do so will result in door alignment problems.
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