Agilent Technologies 7000 Series - To Install the EI XTR Source

7 General Maintenance
To Install the EI XTR Source
7000/7010 Series TQ GC/MS Operating Manual 187
To Install the EI XTR Source
Materials needed
• Gloves, clean, lint-free (Large 8650-0030) (Small 8650-0029)
• Tweezers (8710-2460)
• Pliers, long-nose (8710-1094)
Procedure
1 Vent the MS. (See “To Vent the MS” on page 124.)
2 Open the front analyzer chamber. (See “To Open the Front Analyzer
Chamber” on page 156.)
3 Slide the ion source into the source radiator. (See Figure 61 on page 188.)
4 Install and hand-tighten the source thumbscrews. Do not overtighten the
thumbscrews. (See Figure 61 on page 188.)
5 Connect the ion source wires. (See “To Connect or Disconnect Wiring to the
EI XTR Source” on page 164.)
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CAUTION
Always wear clean gloves when working in the analyzer chamber to avoid
contamination.
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