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Maintaining the API Source Interface
Cleaning the Spray Cone and O-ring
Thermo Scientific
TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual
107
Cleaning the Spray Cone and O-ring
1. Soak the lint-free tissues or chamois-tipped swabs in a 50:50 solution of methanol/water,
and then clean the exterior surface of the spray cone.
2. (TSQ Quantis and TSQ Fortis) Remove and inspect the O-ring located in the spray cone
under the entrance end of the ion transfer tube (
).
Figure 57.
Spray cone, O-ring, ion transfer tube, and ion sweep cone
(
TSQ Quantis and
TSQ Fortis)
7. (TSQ Quantis and TSQ Fortis) Clean the O-ring with a wipe with methanol or replace
the O-ring, if necessary.
8. Using a magnification device, inspect the components for any residual lint or particulates.
9. (TSQ Quantis and TSQ Fortis) Reinstall the O-ring in the spray cone.
Note
The TSQ Altis does not have an O-ring behind its ion transfer tube.
No.
Description
No.
Description
1.
Viton™ O-ring
2.
API cone seal
3.
Spray cone
4.
Vespel™ seal
5.
Ion transfer tube
6.
Gas inlet on the ion sweep cone
Note
Inspect the inside surfaces and edges for the presence of lint or particulates. If
present, use plastic tweezers or a similar tool to remove them.
3
2
5
6
4
1
