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Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual 95
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Maintaining the RF Lens, Exit Lens, MP00 RF Lens,
and Lens L0
Chemicals can accumulate on the surfaces of the RF lens, exit lens, MP00 RF lens, and lens
L0. The lenses require cleaning less often than the ion sweep cone and the ion transfer tube.
How frequently you clean these lenses depends on the type and quantity of the compounds
that you analyze. Remove the lenses from the API source interface cage before cleaning them.
No tools are needed to remove or install these components.
To clean the RF lens, exit lens, MP00 RF lens, and lens L0, follow these procedures:
Removing the API Source Interface
Removing the RF Lens, Exit Lens, MP00 RF Lens, and Lens L0 (Altis/Quantis)
Removing the Exit Lens, MP00, and Lens L0 (Fortis)
Cleaning the RF Lens, Exit Lens, MP00, and Lens L0
Reinstalling the API Source Interface
Removing the API Source Interface
You must remove the API source interface so that you can remove and clean the RF lens, exit
lens, MP00, and Lens L0.
1. Shut down and vent the system, and let it cool to room temperature.
Venting the MS can take several minutes.
CAUTION To avoid an electric shock, be sure to follow the instructions in “Shutting the
MS System Down Completely,before you start this procedure.
CAUTION Hot surface. The external surface of the spray insert, API source housing,
and entry to the ion transfer tube can become hot enough to burn your skin. Before you
touch or remove heated parts, allow the part to cool to room temperature
(approximately 20 minutes) before you touch it.

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Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantis Specifications

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BrandThermo Scientific
ModelTSQ Quantis
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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