Fujitsu M2488 manual Preventive Maintenance, Tape Path Cleaning Procedure, Step

M2488 PRODUCT GUIDE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

8-8 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the User’s Manual, Chapter 6, for a description of preventive maintenance procedures.

8-9 TAPE PATH CLEANING PROCEDURE

If the media created excessive debris buildup on the head or head guide, then manually wet clean the head or head guide as follows:

STEP ACTION

1Turn the tape drive power switch to off. Disconnect SCSI cables and power cord.

2See Figure 8-1. Remove the two screws from the fan cover. Open the fan cover.

3Without allowing hands to contact the head or guides, clean the tape path (head) and head guides using a cotton swab and 98% isopropyl alcohol. Do NOT use Freon solvent.

NOTE: Under normal conditions, this procedure is unnecessary. Only service personnel should per- form this procedure.

Figure 8-1. Tape Path Cleaning

April 1997 CG00000-011503 REV. A 8-35