Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum Access MAX User Manual

6
Maintenance
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Table 5. Mass spectrometer maintenance procedures (Sheet 1 of 2)
Mass spectrometer component Procedure Frequency Procedure location
API source Flush (clean) sample transfer
line, sample tube, and API
probe
Daily page 66
Remove and clean ion
transfer tube
Weekly, or if ion transfer
tube bore is contaminated
or obstructed
page 79
Remove and clean ion sweep
cone
As needed
a
page 79
Clean Ion Max or Ion Max-S
housing
As needed
a
page 73
Replace ion transfer tube If ion transfer tube bore is
corroded
page 79
Q00 ion optics Clean S-lens and exit lens
(TSQ Vantage)
As needed
a
page 87
Clean tube lens and skimmer
(TSQ Quantum Access,
TSQ Quantum Access MAX,
and TSQ Quantum Ultra)
As needed
a
page 88
Clean Q00 rf lens and
lens L0
Every 3 to 4 months
a
page 97
APCI, ESI, or H-ESI probe Replace fused-silica sample
tube
If sample tube is broken or
obstructed
Ion Max and Ion Max-S
API Source Hardware
Manual or H-ESI Probe
User Guide
ESI or H-ESI probe Trim fused-silica sample tube If polyimide coating on the
end of the sample tube has
elongated
Ion Max and Ion Max-S
API Source Hardware
Manual or H-ESI Probe
User Guide
HESI-II probe Replace needle insert If metal needle is plugged HESI-II Probe User
Guide
Forepump Purge (decontaminate) oil If the oil is cloudy or
discolored
Manufacturer’s
documentation
Add oil If the oil level is below the
MIN mark
Manufacturer’s
documentation
Change oil Every four months, or if oil
remains cloudy or
discolored after purging
Manufacturer’s
documentation

Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum Access MAX Specifications

General

Brand	Thermo Scientific
Model	TSQ Quantum Access MAX
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English