7 General Maintenance
Maintaining the Analyzer
154 7000/7010 Series TQ GC/MS Operating Manual
Maintaining the Analyzer
Scheduling
None of the analyzer components requires periodic maintenance. Some tasks,
however, must be performed when MS behavior indicates they are necessary.
These tasks include:
• Cleaning the ion sources
• Replacing filaments
• Replacing the EM horn
The Agilent 7000/7010 Series Triple Quad GC/MS Troubleshooting and
Maintenance Manual provides information about symptoms that indicate the
need for analyzer maintenance. The troubleshooting material in the online help in
the MassHunter Workstation software provides more extensive information.
Precautions
Cleanliness
Keep components clean during analyzer maintenance. Analyzer maintenance
involves opening either analyzer chamber, and removing parts from the
analyzers. During analyzer maintenance procedures, avoid contaminating the
analyzers or interior of the analyzer chambers. Wear clean gloves during all
analyzer maintenance procedures. After cleaning, parts must be thoroughly
baked out before they are reinstalled. After cleaning, analyzer parts should be
placed only on clean, lint-free cloths.
If not done correctly, analyzer maintenance can introduce contaminants into
the MS.
The analyzers operate at high temperatures. Do not touch any part until you
are sure it is cool.
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