Cautions On Placement Of Disk Drive - Epson TF-20 Reference Manual

11. Always use the protective envelopes
provided with the disks These en-
velopes protect the disks from dust
and scratches
12 Store the disks vertically in the stor-
age box Disks that are left lying about
will warp and eventually become un-
usable
13 Avoid sudden changes in temperature
(more than 20°C within an hour).
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3.6 Cautions Placement of Disk Drive
The TF-20 is a precision instrument The following cautions should 2se
observed concerning its placement and use
1. Do not place the disk drive near a heat source or where it will b e
exposed to direct sunlight
2 Avoid use or storage of the disk drive where it will be exposed to
extreme temperatures or to extreme temperature fluctuations.
3 When using the disk drive continuously for a long period of time, pay
careful attention to the ambient temperature
4 To protect the disk drive against overheating, it has been provided with
ventilation holes Always use the disk drive in a well-ventilated
environment and be sure that nothing is placed on top of the drive and
that the ventilation holes are not blocked
Ventilation holes
This side UP
Fig. 3.2 Placement of the TF-20
Avoid use of the disk drive in a very humid atmosphere or where it wi l l be exposed to oily or metalli
The TF-20 is composed of precision parts Place it where it will be
protected from shock and excessive vibration
Place the disk drive as shown in Fig 3 2 Do not place it on its si d e.
Position it as near the horizontal as possible
The TF-20 may malfunction if it is placed near machinery that generates
a strong magnetic field Do not expose the disk drive to magnets o r
magnetic fields.
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