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5. On the leader pin (
1
in Figure 47), locate the open side of the C-clip
2
.
The C-clip is a small black part that secures the tape 3 to the pin.
6. Remove the C-clip from the leader pin by using your fingers to push the clip
away from the pin. Set the pin aside and discard the clip.
7.
Position the tape in the alignment groove of the leader pin attach tool (see
1
in Figure 48 on page 165).
8. Place a new C-clip into the retention groove
2
on the leader pin attachment
tool and make sure that the clip's open side faces up.
9. Place the leader pin (from step 6) into the cavity
3
of the leader pin attach
tool.
10. Attention: To prevent the leader pin from rolling into the cartridge, in the
following step use care when folding the tape over the pin.
11. Fold the tape over the leader pin and hold it with your fingers (see Figure 48
on page 165).
Note: Use care to ensure that the tape is centered over the leader pin. Failure
to properly center the tape on the pin will cause the repaired cartridge to fail.
When the tape is properly centered, a 0.25-mm (0.01-in.) gap exists on both
Figure 46. Winding the tape out of the Ultrium tape cartridge. Turn the cartridge manual rewind tool clockwise to see
the end of the tape, then turn it counterclockwise to bring the tape to the cartridge door.
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1
2
3
Figure 47. Removing the C-clip from the leader pin. Use your fingers to push the C-clip from the leader pin.
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