IBM System Storage TS2900, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Appendix A. Information for Trained IBM Service Personnel
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No Apparent Failure or Damage to Tape
1. Set the drive on its left side with the head and tape path facing up.
Figure A-21. Rewinding tape into cartridge
2. Begin spooling the tape back into the cartridge by turning the supply reel motor
( in Figure A-21) clockwise.
3. Continue spooling into the cartridge until the tape is taut and remains within the
flanges of the tape guiding rollers. Ensure that you do not stretch the tape.
Continue spooling until all tape is removed from the takeup reel ( in
Figure A-21).
4. Locate the threader intermediate gear ( in Figure A-22) near the rear of the
drive. You can use your finger to rotate the threader intermediate gear ( in
Figure A-22) and slowly rotate the threader mechanism gear ( in Figure A-22)
clockwise. This draws the tape leader block assembly (LBA) into the cartridge.
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Loader motor worm gear Takeup reel motor
Outer guide rail Supply reel motor
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