Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive
Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection
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Safety Precautions
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For your safety, follow all safety procedures described here and in other
sections of the manual.
1
Power off the system before installing or removing the tape drive to
prevent the possibility of electrical shock or damage to the tape drive.
Unplug the unit that contains—or is to contain—the tape drive from
AC power to provide an added measure of safety.
2
Read, understand, and observe all label warnings.
3
The 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.
Handling
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Damage to the SDLT 600 tape drive system can occur as the result of
careless handling, vibration, shock, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). For
more details about ESD, see
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
.
Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the tape drive:
• Always observe prescribed ESD precautions.
• Keep the internal 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 internal tape drive only by its sides.
• Do not bump, jar, or drop the tape drive. Use care when transporting
the tape drive.
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.
Caution:
Always handle the SDLT 600 tape drive system with care
to avoid damage to the precision internal components.
Hold the internal tape drive by the sides, or the tabletop
tape drive by the bottom. Never hold either 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.
