Thermo Scientific ISQ EC, Operating Manual

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7
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Maintenance and Service
Page 172 ISQ EC and ISQ EM Mass Spectrometer Operating Manual
7.3 General Rules for Maintenance and Service
For successful maintenance and service procedures, follow these rules and
recommendations:
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Before starting maintenance or service procedures, shut down the
instrument when instructed to do so.
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Use only the replacement parts specifically authorized and qualified for
the detector by Thermo Fisher Scientific. For ordering information, see
Section 10.3
, page 217 .
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Follow all instructions systematically and use the tools recommended
for the procedure.
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Before opening the flow path to replace capillaries in the system, turn
off the pump flow and wait until the system pressure is down to zero.
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Dirty components can contaminate the system. Contamination leads to
poor performance of the modules and entire system or can even cause
damage to the modules and system. Therefore:

Always wear appropriate gloves.
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Place the components only on a clean, lint-free surface.
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Keep your tools clean.
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Use only lint-free cloth for cleaning.
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When disconnecting capillaries, protect open flow connections with
plugs.