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Machines and Accessories No. 01-09 Date: October 5, 2001 Subject: C-1 machine retirement In an effort to better utilize our repair resources NLS will begin disposal of C-1 machines that have reached the end of their life-duty-cycle (16 years and older). All C-1 machines with serial numbers up to 265,000 may now be removed from inventory and processed through the established NLS channels for disposal. All C-1s below serial number 265,000 in a machine-lending agency's inventory are subject to the following actions: A) Those in the "available" status may be disposed of at the MLA's discretion. B) Those that are "in repair" should not be repaired but disposed of through established NLS procedures. C) Those currently assigned to patrons should not be recalled. However, when they are returned by a patron, they should not be repaired or reissued. Instead dispose of them in accordance with established NLS procedures. Excessively dirty or insect-infested machines should immediately be scrapped. Batteries must be removed from machines before they are scrapped. Please do not remove the serial number plate from machines. Report machines on the __Obsolete and Damaged Equipment Report,__form 73-162c, or prepare a computer listing showing the model and serial numbers and your Library ID (BPHICS code), and enter "Obsolete and Damaged Equipment Report" as the heading. If your MLA has adequate staff or volunteer resources, the amplifier boards may be removed and sent to NLS marked "Attn: Inventory Management Section." If you need mailing labels for this process, please enter the quantity required on form 73-162c or on a computer listing and mail it to the BPHICS contractor. For more information contact: James Miller Equipment Control Officer