9.5 Replacing the ion source
NOTICE
Impairment from contamination and damage
Touching the devices or components with bare hands increases the desorption rate and leads to in-
correct measurements. Dirt (e.g. dust, fingerprints, etc.) and damage impair the function.
► During assembly and maintenance work on high or ultra high vacuum systems, always wear
clean, lint-free and powder-free laboratory gloves.
► Only use clean tools.
► Make sure that the connection flanges are free of grease.
► Remove protective caps and protective covers from flanges and connections only when necessa-
ry.
► Remove the analyzer’s transport protection only when necessary.
► Carry out all work in a well lit area.
NOTICE
Filament damage from incorrect handling
Filaments are highly sensitive, pre-assembled units. You can easily damage filaments by incorrect
handling.
► Allow only qualified personnel to replace filaments.
► Never touch the filament, even with gloves.
► Never bend the filament unit.
► Never tilt the filament unit, as otherwise you will bend the formation room.
9.5.1 Replacing the open ion source
NOTICE
Property damage caused by falling ceramic insulators
The fixing screws of the ion source only have 4 turns of thread and can quite easily fall into the quad-
rupole mass filter as the ion source is being disassembled. When turning the analyzer upside down to
take out the parts, loose ceramic insulators from the ion source wiring fall out and break or splinter.
► Hold the ceramic insulators of the ion source wiring securely in place when turning the analyzer
upside down.
Prerequisite
● PrismaPro deactivated
Required tools
● Flat screwdriver,
1.5 mm
● Flat screwdriver,
3 mm
● Crosshead screwdriver,
Philips #1
● Torque wrench
● Flat pliers
Required aid
● Mounting aid for the analyzer
Required spare parts
● Open ion source with tungsten filaments or Y
2
O
3
-coated iridium filament
● If necessary, set of parts PT 163 544 for the replacement of screws, nuts or clamps
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