MS Detector Maintenance
API Source Maintenance
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10. Reseat the O-ring in the spray cone.
11. Insert the ion transfer capillary into the heater block. Rotate the capillary
as you insert it. Once inserted, turn the capillary clockwise until it is
finger tight.
12. Reinstall the ion sweep cone on the ion source interface.
13. Reinstall the Ion Max ion source on the MS detector as described in the
topic Reinstalling the Ion Max Ion Source on page 4-19.
14. Place the electronics service switch in the Electronics Normal position to
turn on the non-vacuum system voltages
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Maintaining the API Probes
The API probes of the Ion Max ion source requires a minimum of
maintenance. If the sample tube becomes obstructed with salt precipitates or
is broken, you need to replace it. Also, you may need to disassemble an API
probe so you can clean it or to replace a part.
Refer to the Finnigan Ion Max API Source Hardware Manual for
procedures for maintaining the API probes.
Caution. Be careful not to bend the ion transfer capillary. Rotate the
capillary as you insert it.
Note. If you have unblocked the ion transfer capillary, the Convectron gauge
pressure should increase to a normal value (approximately 1 Torr). If you
cannot clear the ion transfer capillary by this method, replace the ion transfer
capillary.
Note. You should flush the API probe at the end of each working day by
flowing a 50:50 HPCL-grade methanol:distilled water solution from the LC
through the APCI probe. Refer to the topic Flushing the Sample Transfer
Line, Sample Tube, and API Probe on page 3-7.