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3.2 Things to Do After Operating the LTQ......................................................................................3-7
Flushing the Sample Transfer Line, Sample Tube, and API Probe.....................................3-7
Placing the System in Standby Condition ...........................................................................3-9
Flushing the Ion Sweep Cone and Ion Transfer Capillary ..................................................3-9
Capping the Ion Transfer Capillary with a Septum Cap ...................................................3-11
Purging the Oil in the Rotary-Vane Pump.........................................................................3-11
Emptying the Solvent Waste Bottle...................................................................................3-12
MS Detector Maintenance ........................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Tools and Supplies .....................................................................................................................4-5
4.2 Frequency of Cleaning...............................................................................................................4-6
4.3 API Source Maintenance ...........................................................................................................4-7
Flushing the Sample Transfer Line, Sample Tube, and API Probe.....................................4-7
Flushing the Ion Sweep Cone and Ion Transfer Capillary ..................................................4-7
Removing and Cleaning the Ion Transfer Capillary............................................................4-8
Maintaining the API Probes ..............................................................................................4-10
Maintaining the PhotoMate Light Source ......................................................................... 4-11
Maintaining the Ion Source Interface................................................................................4-11
4.4 Cleaning the Q00 Ion Guide ....................................................................................................4-22
Shutting Down the System................................................................................................4-22
Removing the Ion Max Ion Source ...................................................................................4-22
Removing the Ion Source Interface...................................................................................4-23
Removing the Q00 Ion Guide............................................................................................4-23
Disassembling the Q00 Ion Guide.....................................................................................4-24
Cleaning the Q00 Ion Guide Components.........................................................................4-26
Reassembling the Q00 Ion Guide......................................................................................4-26
Reinstalling the Q00 Ion Guide.........................................................................................4-26
Reinstalling the Ion Source Interface................................................................................4-27
Reinstalling the Ion Max Ion Source.................................................................................4-27
Starting Up the System......................................................................................................4-27