Waters ACQUITY QDa - Page 12

June 28, 2016, 715003956 Rev. C
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1 Instrument Features and Operating Modes ........................................................ 17
1.1 Operating modes ....................................................................................................................... 17
1.2 Ion optics ................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3 Auto setup ................................................................................................................................. 17
1.4 Sample inlet ............................................................................................................................... 18
1.5 Vacuum system ......................................................................................................................... 18
1.6 Identifying your instrument version ............................................................................................ 19
2 Preparing for Operation ....................................................................................... 21
2.1 Rear panel connections ............................................................................................................. 21
2.2 Connecting to the electricity source .......................................................................................... 21
2.3 Connecting the probe ................................................................................................................ 22
2.4 Starting the instrument ............................................................................................................... 23
3 Maintenance Procedures ..................................................................................... 25
3.1 Maintenance schedule .............................................................................................................. 25
3.2 Spare parts ................................................................................................................................ 26
3.3 Replacing fuses ......................................................................................................................... 26
3.4 Troubleshooting with Connections INSIGHT ............................................................................. 26
3.5 Safety and handling ................................................................................................................... 27
3.6 Removing and refitting the source enclosure ............................................................................ 28
3.6.1 Removing the source enclosure from the instrument .................................................... 28
3.6.2 Fitting the source enclosure to the instrument............................................................... 30
3.7 Maintaining the source components .......................................................................................... 30
3.7.1 Removing the sample cone assembly from the ion block.............................................. 30
3.7.2 Replacing the entrance-aperture seal and disc ............................................................. 32
3.7.3 Removing the ion block ................................................................................................. 33
3.7.4 Cleaning the source components .................................................................................. 35
3.7.5 Refitting the source components ................................................................................... 37
3.8 Cleaning the instrument case .................................................................................................... 37
3.9 Cleaning the ion guide assembly .............................................................................................. 37
3.9.1 Removing the ion guide assembly from the source assembly....................................... 38
3.9.2 Cleaning the differential aperture................................................................................... 41