Quantum ATL M-Series - Manual (Page 181)

Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance
Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges
ATL M-Series User’s Guide 163
Visual Inspection
Procedure
3
To visually inspect a DLTtape cartridge:
1 Check the cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical
damage.
2 Gently shake the tape cartridge. Listen for any rattling of loose
pieces inside the cartridge.
3 Locate the reel lock openings (see figure 57 ) and verify that you
can see the reel locks.
The reel locks are small plastic tabs near the center of the reel
lock openings. They can be broken if the cartridge is dropped.
Figure 57 Location of
the Reel Locks and
the Hub
4 Verify that the spring-loaded hub (see figure 57 ) is centered
within the circular opening in the tape cartridge.
Caution: If you hear anything loose inside the cartridge,
do not use the cartridge.
Caution: If the reel locks are not visible, do not use the
cartridge.
Reel lock
opening
Reel lock
opening
Spring-
loaded hub