MS Detector Maintenance
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_______________________________________________________ Cleaning the Q00 Ion Guide
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Removing the Ion Source Interface
You need to remove the ion source interface to access the Q00 ion guide.
Remove the ion source interface as described in the topic Removing the Ion
Source Interface on page 4-13.
Go on to the next topic: Removing the Q00 Ion Guide.
Removing the Q00 Ion Guide
To remove the Q00 ion guide, proceed as follows:
1. Reach into the opening in the vacuum manifold (where the ion source
interface was) and disconnect the electrical connector to the Q00 ion
guide.
2. Loosen the three mounting bolts that hold the Q00 ion guide housing to
the vacuum manifold. See Figure 4-10.
3. Carefully remove the Q00 ion guide and place it on a clean surface.
.Go on to the next topic: Disassembling the Q00 Ion Guide.
Figure 4-10. Q00 ion guide assembly removal
Ion Source
Interface
Q00 Ion Guide
Assembly
Vacuum
Manifold
Socket Head
Screws
