Routine and Preventive Maintenance
_______________________________________________________________ The Source Block Assembly
Disassembling the Source Block Assembly
The starting point for this procedure is the source block assembly removed
from the MSQ.
WARNING.
Allow the source block and probe heater assembly to cool
before carrying out any maintenance.
Figure 5-6. Source block assembly
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Unscrew the three spring screws at the base of the RF lens and remove
the RF lens.
Remove the hexapole screw insulator (P/N FM102248), extraction cone
(P/N FM102263), and extraction cone insulator (P/N FM102264).
Remove the three O-rings: top left O-ring 7 x 3 Viton® degas (P/N
FM102655), bottom left O-ring BS207 Viton degas (P/N FM101417),
and right O-ring BS225 Viton degas (P/N FM103048).
Using the 6 mm screwdriver, unscrew the two sealing plugs
(P/N FM102277) and remove the two O-rings (one at each side of the
source block).
Using the sump lever tool, unscrew the source block sealing plug
(P/N FM101460).
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