Chapter 2 Getting Started

Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection

3The Pivoting Optical Servo (POS) uses a Class I laser product. This laser product complies with 29 CFR 1200 and 29 CFR 1910 as applicable on the date of manufacture.

Warning: If you open the tape drive chassis, you may become exposed to invisible laser emission which could be harmful if you are directly exposed to the beam.

 

 

Damage to the tape drive can occur as the result of careless handling,

Handling

 

vibration, shock, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more details about

 

 

 

 

ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Protection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caution: Always handle the A-Series tape drive with care to avoid

 

 

 

 

damage to the precision internal components. Hold the

 

 

 

 

tape drive only by its sides. Never hold the tape drive by

 

 

 

 

inserting fingers into the receiver area on the front of the

 

 

 

 

tape drive. Damage to the receiver area may occur if you

 

 

 

 

lift or carry it in this manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the tape drive:

Always observe prescribed ESD precautions.

Keep the external tape drive in its anti-static bag until ready to install.

Always use a properly fitted wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the tape drive.

Hold the tape drive only by its sides.

Do not bump, jar, or drop the tape drive. Use care when transporting the tape drive.

Always handle the tape drive carefully and gently. A drop of ¼ inch onto a bench or desktop may damage a tape drive.

Never place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel. Always gently place the tape drive flat, bottom side down, on an appropriate ESD-protected work surface to avoid the tape drive being accidentally knocked over.

Do not pack other materials with the tape drive in its anti-static bag.

Place the tape drive in the anti-static bag before placing it in a shipping container.

Do not stack objects on the tape drive.

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Quantum Audio A-Series manual Handling, ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Protection

A-Series specifications

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