IBM 3590 - Manual (Page 116)

Shipping Tape Media
Cartridge
Attention: It is imperative to package cartridges properly for shipment.
Cartridges shipped with inadequate packaging could be damaged, which
may result in a loss of recorded data. Adhere to the following packaging
recommendations when shipping tapes off-site.
To ship a cartridge, place it in a sealed, moisture-proof bag to protect the
cartridge from moisture, contaminants, and physical damage. Ship the
cartridge in a suitable shipping container with enough packing material to
cushion the cartridge and to prevent the cartridge from moving inside the
container.
If shipping more than one cartridge in the same container, use a Multiple
Cartridge Container. Place the cartridges inside the Multiple Cartridge
Container, and then pack the Multiple Cartridge Container in the Shipping
Overpack Box using the provided packaging material. The Multiple Cartridge
Container and the Shipping Overpack Box are designed to protect the
cartridges during shipment. The flammability rating of the Perm-A-Store
Multiple Cartridge Containers is UL94-HB.
You can purchase Multiple Cartridge Containers and Shipping Overpack
Boxes from the following supplier:
Perm-A-Store
105 S. Broadway, Suite 640
Wichita, KS 67202-4275
1-800-366-7535
1-316-264-4144
www.turtlecase.com
Perm-A-Store is unrelated to IBM. Please contact Perm-A-Store for information
about this product. IBM provides the name Perm-A-Store as is, without
warranty or indemnification of any kind by IBM. IBM specifically disclaims
any implied warranty, including the warranty of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose.
Notes:
1. Do not ship cartridges loaded in a magazine. The cartridges will vibrate in
the magazine slots, resulting in contamination on the cartridge edges.
2. Dirty tape cartridges can cause problems during loading or cause the loss
of recorded data. If the cartridge case is dirty, follow the instructions in
“Cleaning the Tape Cartridge” on page 70.
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