IBM System Storage TS3100, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Threader
intermediate gear
2
Threader mechanism
gear
3
Loader motor worm
gear
1. Pull out tape from the takeup reel.
Note: If there is more than approximately 0.6 m (2 ft.) of tape on the takeup
reel, go to “Half-high Drive: Tape Broken in Mid-tape” on page A-14
2. If there is less than approximately 0.6 m (2 ft.) of tape on the takeup reel, cut
off the excess tape as close to the leader pin, as possible.
3. Reattach the leader pin to the remaining tape.
4. Locate the threader intermediate gear (
1
) near the rear of the drive. You can
use your finger to rotate the threader intermediate gear (
1
) and slowly
rotate the threader mechanism gear (
2
) clockwise. This draws the tape
leader block assembly (LBA) into the cartridge.
5.
As the leader pin is secured in the cartridge, you should hear the leader pin
retention spring clips click into place. If you do not hear the click, continue
rolling until the threader intermediate gear(
1
) stops. The LBA is in the
correct position.
6. Rotate the loader motor worm gear (
3
) clockwise as viewed from the front
of the drive until it stops. This releases the LBA leader pin.
7. Rotate the threader intermediate gear (
1
) counterclockwise until the leader
block is in front of the Read/Write head. This moves the LBA out of the
cartridge.
3
1
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Figure A-11. Drive with cover removed to reveal gear train.
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