Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS User Manual

6
Maintenance
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Ion source Cleaning the entire ion
source
As needed
a
Page 96
Ion source Replacing the filament If the filament fails Page 93
Inlet valve Replacing the ball valve
seal
If there is an air leak in
the inlet valve
Page 105
Calibration
compound
Adding calibration
compound
If EZ Tune error
message indicates low
intensity of calibration
gas ions
Page 102
Gas
chromatograph
Replacing the capillary
column
If chromatographic
separation is bad or if a
different stationary
phase is needed for the
application
Page 107
Q0 ion optics Cleaning the Q0
quadrupole and L11
and L12 lenses
b
As needed
a
Mass analyzer Cleaning the Q1, Q2,
and Q3 quadrupoles
and lenses
b
As needed
a
Forepump Purging the forepump
pump oil
If pump oil is cloudy Manufacturer’s
documentation
Forepump Adding pump oil If pump oil level is low Manufacturer’s
documentation
Forepump Changing the pump oil Every 4 months or if
pump oil is cloudy and
discolored
Manufacturer’s
documentation
Ion detection
system
Replacing the electron
multiplier assembly
b
If noise in spectrum is
excessive or proper
electron multiplier gain
cannot be achieved
Electronic modules Replacing an electronic
module
b
If electronic module
fails
PCBs Replacing a PCB
b
If PCB fails
a
The frequency of cleaning the components of the mass spectrometer depends on the types and amounts of samples
and solvents that are introduced into the instrument. Cleaning of the Q0, Q1, Q2, and Q3 quadrupoles is rarely
(if ever) needed.
b
A Thermo Fisher Scientific Field Service Engineer must perform this maintenance procedure.
Table 6. Maintenance procedures (Sheet 2 of 2)
Mass spectrometer
component
Procedure Frequency Reference

Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS Specifications

General

Brand	Thermo Scientific
Model	TSQ Quantum XLS
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English