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HAX and VAX Lubrication Instructions This guide provides instructions for lubricating the Horizontal Axis (HAX) and Vertical Axis (VAX) in the Spectra T950 Library. REPARE FOR AINTENANCE This section describes the tasks required to prepare the library for maintenance. Gather Required Tools You must have the following to complete this procedure: ...
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4. Click Next. The Utilities screen refreshes to show the Advanced Utilities. 5. Scroll down and select Send Controller Command. The screen refreshes to show the details for the Send Controller Command utility. Figure 2 The Send Controller Command Utilities screen. April 2012 HAX and VAX Lubrication Instructions—Spectra T950 Library...
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Figure 3 Remove the screw at the Figure 4 Slide the panel Figure 5 Lift the panel out bottom of the window panel. up to disengage the hangers. and away from the frame. April 2012 HAX and VAX Lubrication Instructions—Spectra T950 Library...
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The VAX belt is the long belt located on the left side of the VAX Note: column, as viewed from the front of the transporter. Vertical axis (VAX) VAX belt Figure 6 Clamp the VAX belt to hold the transporter. April 2012 HAX and VAX Lubrication Instructions—Spectra T950 Library...
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VAX rail to prevent potential oxidation. Note: You can use any non-shedding, non-scratching applicator to apply the grease. VAX rail Figure 8 Apply a thin layer of VAX grease to the VAX rail. April 2012 HAX and VAX Lubrication Instructions—Spectra T950 Library...
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Note: As you move the transporter, listen for any abnormal sounds (for example, metal-on-metal grinding or screeching). Contact Spectra Logic Technical Support if any abnormal sounds are detected (see Spectra Logic Technical Support on page 6. Any excess grease will gather at the top and bottom ends of the VAX linear rail.
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4. Reach in through the end of the library to clean the reachable portion of the Thomson rod using a lint-free cleaning wipe moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Thomson rod Figure 11 Remove the grease from the Thomson rod using a lint-free cleaning wipe and alcohol. April 2012 HAX and VAX Lubrication Instructions—Spectra T950 Library...
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Thomson rod Figure 13 Even distribution of grease over the Thomson rod’s entire surface. 8. Wipe away any excess grease with a lint-free cleaning wipe. Note: Do not use alcohol. April 2012 HAX and VAX Lubrication Instructions—Spectra T950 Library...
3. Use a 1/8-inch Allen wrench or hex screwdriver to install the screw at the bottom of the side panel. ESTART ACKUPS Use your backup software to restart any backup processes running on the library. April 2012 HAX and VAX Lubrication Instructions—Spectra T950 Library...
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