Thermo Scientific TSQ Series Hardware Manual 75
Maintenance
This chapter describes routine maintenance procedures that you must perform to ensure
optimum performance of the instrument. Optimum performance of the TSQ mass
spectrometer depends on the maintenance of all parts of the instrument. You are responsible
for maintaining your system properly by performing the system maintenance procedures
on a regular basis.
Tabl e 5 lists routine and infrequent mass spectrometer maintenance procedures. Most of the
procedures involve cleaning. For example, procedures are provided for cleaning the ion
transfer tube, the ion sweep cone, the skimmer and tube lens of the TSQ Quantum Access,
TSQ Quantum Access MAX, or TSQ Quantum Ultra, the exit lens and S-lens of the
TSQ Vantage, the Q00 rf lens, the lens L0, and the fan filters. Procedures for replacing the
ion transfer tube and the capillary heater assembly are also provided. For instructions on
maintaining the LC or autosampler, refer to the manual that comes with the LC or
autosampler.
Note When you perform maintenance procedures, be methodical; always wear clean,
lint-free gloves when handling the components of the ion source; always place the
components on a clean, lint-free surface; and never overtighten a screw or use excessive
force.
Contents
• Frequency of Cleaning
• Maintaining the Ion Sweep Cone and Ion Transfer Tube
• Maintaining the Ion Source Interface Assembly
• Cleaning the Q00 Ion Optics
• Cleaning the Fan Filters
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