
• Cleaning solution. Use one of:
• 100% methanol
• 100% isopropanol
• 1:1 acetonitrile:water solution (freshly prepared)
• 1:1 acetonitrile:water with 0.1% acetic acid solution (freshly prepared)
• Clean 1 L or 500 mL glass beaker to prepare cleaning solutions
• 1 L beaker to catch used solvent
• Organic waste container
Tools and Supplies Available from the Manufacturer on page 203
.
• (Optional) Polyester (poly) swabs
Tools and Supplies Available from the Manufacturer
Part Number
Description
1017396
Small poly swab (thermally bonded). Also available in the Cleaning kit.
018027
Lint-free wipe (11 cm x 21 cm, 4.3 inches x 8.3 inches). Also available in the Cleaning
kit.
Cleaning Best Practices
WARNING! Hot Surface Hazard. Let the ion source cool for at least 30 minutes before
starting any maintenance procedures. Surfaces of the ion source and the vacuum
interface components become hot during operation.
WARNING! Toxic Chemical Hazard. Refer to the chemical product Safety Data Sheets
and follow all of the recommended safety procedures when handling, storing, and
disposing of chemicals. For health and safety precautions, refer to the System User
Guide.
WARNING! Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, or Toxic Chemical Hazard. Determine
whether decontamination is required prior to cleaning or maintenance. The
customer must decontaminate the system prior to cleaning or maintenance
if radioactive materials, biological agents, or toxic chemicals have been used
with the system.
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