Waters Xevo TQD, Operator'S, Overview And Maintenance Manual

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Cleaning the ion guide assembly 4-63
Fitting the ion guide assembly to the source assembly
Required material
Clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To fit the ion guide assembly to the source assembly:
1. Slide a short length of the ion guide assembly’s differential aperture end
into the adaptor housing, with the arrows on the front circuit board
carrier pointing upward.
2. Carefully slide the assembly fully into place.
Fitting the ion block support to the source
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• 3-mm Allen wrench
• New seals and O-rings
Warning:
The source components can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Caution:
To avoid recontaminating the source, wear clean,
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves during this procedure.
Caution:
To avoid damage to the ion guide assembly when fitting it to
the source assembly, avoid pushing on the metal ion guide lens plates.
Instead, use the circuit boards on both sides of the ion guide assembly.