PlasmaQuant MS product family
Maintenance and care
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From an analytical viewpoint, there is no need to clean the sampler cone clamping
ring.
1.
Position the sampler cone in the
interface.
2.
There are three tabs on the cone which
have a unique orientation, meaning
there is only one way the cone will fit
back into position. Rotate the cones
until the tabs align and press it into
place.
3.
Reinsert the retaining ring and tighten it
fully with the sampler cone tool. Turn
the tool clockwise to fasten the ring.
The retaining ring should be flush with
the adjacent surface of the interface
casting if it is correctly seated.
If it is not flush, it is likely the O-ring was
incorrectly positioned, preventing the
cone from being tightened fully into
place.
10.4.2
Cleaning the skimmer cone
The skimmer cone is visible once the sampler cone has been removed. It has a smaller
and sharper orifice at the tip, which is more fragile and can be easily damaged as a
result.
Fig. 59 Skimmer cone in position and skimmer cone tool
Replacing the sampler
cone
Removing the skimmer
cone