IBM 4560SLX warranty Assembly, Factory assembled cartridge elevator

vTie bars (to connect extensions)

vInstall hardware

The following are required tools for the cartridge elevator:

v#2 Phillips, stubby, or right-angle screwdriver

vFlat-blade screwdriver

v0.05 in. allen wrench

vScissors or knife (for sizing the belt)

Figure 69 shows a typical 10U cartridge elevator assembly. The motor drive section always goes on top, and the base section with the idler pulley always goes on the bottom. Extension sections are mounted between the motor drive section and the base section. All extensions are joined together with tie bars. The cartridge elevator moves tape cartridges vertically between the modules.

1	Drive motor	7	Standoff
2	Primary chassis	8	Belt tensioner ramp and idler pulley
3	Motor cable (master)	9	Belt
4	Secondary master cable	10	Elevator car
5	Printed circuit board	11	Drive belt pulley
6	Drive belt

Figure 69. Factory assembled cartridge elevator

Assembly

You will need a clean, flat work area such as a table or work bench. The surface should be long enough to support the full height of the cartridge elevator. The height is equal to the height of the stack of modules in your system. Use the following procedure to assemble your cartridge elevator.

If you received a pre-assembled 10U cartridge elevator and the length is correct for your system, see “Installing the cartridge elevator” on page 72. If you need to add a cartridge elevator extension section, complete the following procedure:

1.Remove the retaining screws from the bottom plate of the cartridge elevator.

764560SLX Tape Library: User’s Guide