
Maintaining
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6.
Clean and sharpen the tip of the needle with the lapping film, then wipe the needle
clean with a methanol-saturated tissue. Replace the needle if it is deformed or
otherwise damaged.
7.
Reinstall the needle. Point the tip toward the sample cone.
8.
Close the source enclosure cover, reattaching its clip fasteners.
9.
Reinstall the probe assembly.
5.3 Replacing Parts
5.3.1 Replacing the Ion Block Cartridge Heater
Replace the cartridge heater when it fails to heat.
Required Materials and Spare Part
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3-mm hex wrench
•
1.5-mm hex wrench
•
Slotted screwdriver
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Needle-nose pliers
•
Ion block cartridge heater (
), spare part (part number 700001201,
reference number M955504AD1)
Figure 5-14 Ion Block Cartridge Heater