MS Detector Maintenance
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_________________________________________________________ API Source Maintenance
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3. Remove the Ion Max ion source from the front of the MS detector as
described in the topic Removing the Ion Max Ion Source on page 4-12.
4. Remove the ion sweep cone by grasping the outer ridges of the ion sweep
cone and pull the cone straight off of the API cone seal. Note, you might
need to loosen the set screws on the ion sweep cone in order to remove it.
See Figure 4-1.
5. Remove the ion transfer capillary (P/N 97055-20198) by turning it
counterclockwise with the custom removal tool (P/N 70111-20258) until
you can pull it free from the ion source interface.
6. Soak the ion transfer capillary in a dilute solution of nitric acid to remove
contaminants.
7. Sonicate the ion transfer capillary in distilled water.
8. Clean the ion sweep cone by wiping the inside and outside with methanol
and a Kimwipe.
9. Remove, clean with methanol, and inspect the 0.3-in. ID Kalrez
®
O-ring
(P/N 00107-12750) that seats in the spray cone under the entrance end of
the ion transfer capillary. Replace it if necessary.
CAUTION. The ion transfer capillary typically operates at 250 to 400
°
C.
Allow the ion transfer capillary and ion sweep cone to cool before you
remove them.
Figure 4-1. Ion sweep cone, ion transfer capillary, O-ring, and spray
cone of the ion source interface
Ion Sweep
Cone
Ion Transfer
Capillary
0.3-in. ID O-Ring
Spray Cone