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Chapter 5 Daily Maintenance A method of maintenance is described so that the Autoloader can be maintained in the best
condition for whenever it is used.
WARNING
In the unlikely event that this device should break down, or if a
strange sound or strange smell were to arise, immediately set
the power switch to OFF and disconnect the plug of this
device's power cable from the power outlet to prevent a
short-circuit of a circuit portion or an electrical shock.
5.1 Cleaning
This section describes the method of cleaning the Autoloader and the internal heads.
5.1.1 Cleaning of the Drive Head
Cleaning is important and removes dirt from the surface of the magnetic heads which arises
from tape travel and from the dust of the operating environment. Continued writing and reading
with dirty heads will result in the loss of proper writing and reading operations, shortened data
cartridge life, scratched tape surfaces that will make the tape unusable, and other faults.
Important
The LTO cleaning cartridge (TD P/N 432631) is exhausted after it
has performed 50 cleanings. Replace the cleaning cartridge when it has
performed 50 cleanings.