Chapter 5. cleaning procedures, Bottom view of a cleaning cartridge – IBM 3590 User Manual

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Chapter 5. Cleaning Procedures

Clean the tape path and the cartridges. This prevents errors that are caused by
dirt. A cleaning cartridge is shipped with the first B1A and B11 in each
installation. Replace the cleaning cartridge after 100 uses. You can keep track
of the usage number by marking the label provided with each cartridge.

Note:

The 3590 cleaning cartridge, IBM part 05H4435, or equivalent, is for use
only in a 3590 tape subsystem. Properly label all cleaner cartridges for
their intended use.

Its physical characteristics identify the 3590 cleaning cartridge readily. The
black case has two gray plastic inserts (see item

1 ) which have identifier

notches (see item

2 ) that are unique only to the 3590 cleaner cartridge. The

leader block (see item

3 ) is also gray. The 3590 cleaning cartridge, like the

3590 data cartridge, has a finger notch (see item

4 ). Use it to grasp the

cartridge.

Figure 16 shows a 3590 cleaning cartridge. This is for illustration purposes
only.

Figure 16. Bottom View of a Cleaning Cartridge