PerkinElmer Clarus SQ 8 MS Series, Hardware Manual

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Clarus SQ 8 MS Hardware Guide
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Removing and Returning the Source
CAUTION
ATTENTION
To prevent contamination of the mass spectrometer, always wear clean,
lint-free, powder-free nitrile
, nylon, or PVC gloves before touching,
removing or replacing parts. Hold the source by its handle only. Never
touch these parts with ungloved (bare) fingers, as this will introduce
contaminants into the system.
Pour éviter toute contamination du spectromètre de masse, porter
toujours des gants de nitrile, de nylon ou de PVC sans pelu, sans
peluches, sans poudre avant de toucher, d'enlever ou de remplacer les
pièces. Tenez la source uniquement par son manche. Ne touchez jamais
ces pièces avec des doigts non agglomérés, car cela introduira des
contaminants dans le système.
Removing the Source
To remove the source, follow this procedure:
1.
Prepare the mass spectrometer for maintenance as described in Preparing the
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2.
Open the GC oven door and locate the mass spectrometer transfer line.
3.
Using a 9/16-inch wrench, loosen the ¼-inch nut on the transfer line.