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TSQ Quantum XLS Series User Guide
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Maintenance
This chapter describes routine maintenance procedures that you must perform to ensure
optimum performance of the TSQ Quantum XLS Series mass spectrometer. Optimum
performance of the mass spectrometer depends on the maintenance of all parts of the
instrument.
You are responsible for properly maintaining your instrument through regular
performance of these maintenance procedures
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lists routine and infrequent mass spectrometer maintenance procedures. For
instructions on maintaining the GC or autosampler, refer to the manuals that come with the
GC or autosampler.
Contents
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Cleaning Ion Source Components
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Replacing the Filament of the Ion Source
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Completely Disassembling and Reassembling the Ion Source
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Removing and Installing a GC Capillary Column
Tip
When you perform maintenance procedures, be methodical; always wear clean,
lint-free gloves when handling the components of the ion source; always place the
components on a clean, lint-free surface; and never overtighten a screw or use excessive
force.
Table 6.
Maintenance procedures (Sheet 1 of 2)
Mass spectrometer
component
Procedure
Frequency
Reference
Ion source
Cleaning the ion
volume
As needed
a
Ion source
Cleaning the lenses
As needed
a
