6 General Maintenance
To Replace a Filament in an EI XTR, SS, Inert, or Hydronert Source
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To Replace a Filament in an EI XTR, SS, Inert,
or Hydronert Source
Materials needed
• Filament assembly (G7005-60061)
• Gloves, clean, lint-free
• Large (8650-0030)
• Small (8650-0029)
• Hex ball driver, 1.5-mm (8710-1570)
Procedure
1 Vent the MSD. (See “Venting the MSD” on page 88.)
2 Open the analyzer chamber. (See “To Open the Analyzer Chamber” on
page 149.)
3 Remove the ion source. (See “To Remove the EI XTR, SS, Inert, or
Hydronert Source” on page 169.)
4 Remove the gold plated screw and washer from the filament. (See Figure 64
on page 198.)
5 Slide the filament assembly off the ion source assembly.
The analyzer operates at high temperatures. Do not touch any part until you
are sure it is cool.