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Maintenance
Completely Disassembling and Reassembling the Ion Source
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5. Reinstall the ion source into the vacuum manifold and reinsert the capillary column into
the ion source. See “Reinstalling the Ion Source” on page 92.
6. Restart the system. See “Starting Up the System after a Complete Shutdown” on page 53.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Parts
IMPORTANT For accurate temperature readings of the heater block, fully screw the
threaded standoff into the ion source to ensure contact between the temperature
sensor and the heater block.
Tools needed
• Acetone, reagent grade (or other suitable polar solvent)
• Aluminum oxide abrasive, number 600 (P/N 32000-60340)
• Applicators, cotton-tipped (P/N 00301-01-00015)
• Beaker, 450 mL
•Clean, dry gas
• Deionized water
• Detergent (Alconox™, Micro, or equivalent)
• Dremel™ rotary tool or equivalent (recommended)
• Foil, aluminum
• Forceps (P/N 76360-0400)
• Gloves, cleanroom grade (P/N 23827-0008 and 23827-0009)
• Glycerol, reagent grade
• Lint-free cloth
• Protective eyewear
•Tap water
• Toothbrush, soft
• Ultrasonic cleaner
Frequency
As needed to clean these stainless steel parts:
•Ion volumes
• Ion source block
• Ion source lenses
WARNING Material and Eye Hazard. Wear impermeable laboratory gloves and eye
protection when performing cleaning procedures.