Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum GC, User Manual

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Maintenance
Cleaning Ion Source Components
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6. Reinstall the ion source into the mass spectrometer. See “Reinstalling the TSQ Quantum
XLS Ion Source” on page 94 .
7. Restart the system. See “Starting Up the System after a Complete Shutdown” on page 51 .
Removing the TSQ Quantum GC Ion Source
Remove the ion source to clean the lenses or replace the filament.
Y To remove the ion source
1. Shut down and vent the TSQ Quantum GC mass spectrometer. See “Shutting Down the
System Completely” on page 49.
2. Pull back the capillary column.
a. Lower the oven, injector, and transfer line temperatures to 30 °C and allow them to
cool before continuing.
b. Once the oven, injector, and transfer line are cool, turn off the gas chromatograph.
c. Loosen the transfer line nut. See Figure 64 on page 123 .
d. Pull back the column. (You can first mark the column’s position with white out or
something similar.)
3. Prepare a clean work area by covering the area with lint-free cloth.
4. Undo the two latches that secure the lid of the ion source vacuum manifold, and open the
lid.
Tools Needed
• Gloves, cleanroom grade (P/N 23827-0008 and 23827-0009)
• Lint-free cloth
Frequency
As needed to perform ion source maintenance
CAUTION Do not remove the ion source without first pulling back the capillary
column, or else the capillary column might break.
CAUTION Shock Hazard . Unplug the TSQ Quantum GC mass spectrometer before
proceeding.
CAUTION
Burn Hazard . The GC oven, injector, and transfer line are hot. Allow
them to cool to room temperature before touching them.