Emergency Tape Removal Procedure - Sony StorStation AITi1040 User Manual

Ait-5/4/3/2/1 tape drive
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Storage Precautions
• Keep cartridges in their cases when not in the drives.
• Avoid storing cartridges in dusty locations, in direct sunlight, near heaters
or air conditioners, or in humid locations.
• Do not place cartridges on dashboards or in car storage trays.

Emergency Tape Removal Procedure

1
Remove the drive from the chassis or enclosure to allow
access to the bottom of the drive.
2
Remove the drive's top cover.
3
Locate the small opening in the bottom of the drive and
insert the tip of a precision screwdriver so that the Loading
motor shaft can be rotated.
4
Rotate the motor shaft clockwise to bring the threading
mechanism back to the initial position.
Reel motor
Loading motor
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