CAUTION: Potential System Damage. Do not drop anything into the source drain when the
ion source is removed.
Figure 10-2 Source Drain on the Vacuum Interface
1. Deactivate the hardware profile.
2. Remove the ion source. Refer to the ion source
Operator Guide
.
When the ion source is not in use, store it to protect it from damage and to maintain operating integrity.
Clean the Curtain Plate
CAUTION: Potential System Damage. Do not rest the curtain plate or orifice plate on the
aperture tip. Make sure that the conical side of the curtain plate faces up.
CAUTION: Potential System Damage. Do not insert a wire or metal brush into the aperture
on the curtain plate, orifice plate, or interface heater to avoid damaging the aperture.
1. Pull the curtain plate off of the vacuum interface and then put it, conical side up, on a clean, stable surface.
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