When the tape is properly centered, a 0.25-mm (0.01-in.) gap exists on both
sides of the pin.
11. Close the pivot arm ▌4▐ of the leader pin attach tool by swinging it over the
leader pin so that the C-clip snaps onto the pin and the tape.
12. Swing the pivot arm open and trim the excess tape ▌5▐ so that it is flush with
the reattached leader pin ▌6▐.
13. Use your fingers to remove the leader pin from the cavity ▌3▐ in the leader
pin attach tool.
14. Use the cartridge manual rewind tool to wind the tape back into the cartridge
(wind the tape clockwise). Ensure that the leader pin is latched by the
pin-retaining spring clips on each end of the leader pin.
15. Remove the rewind tool.
16. Remove the leader pin attach tool by lifting its end up and away from the
cartridge.
Environmental and shipping specifications for LTO tape
cartridges
There are specific operating, storage, and shipping specifications for LTO tape
cartridges.
Figure 42. Attaching the leader pin to the tape
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