5-36 Maintenance Procedures
3. Carefully remove the extraction cone from the vessel, and blow-dry it
using inert, oil-free gas.
4. Inspect the extraction cone for persisting contamination. If
contamination is present, do as follows:
a. Using the wash bottle containing 1:1 methanol/water, rinse the
extraction cone over the large beaker.
b. Blow-dry the extraction cone with inert, oil-free gas.
5. Inspect the extraction cone for persisting contamination.
Requirement: If contamination is present, repeat the cleaning
procedure. If contamination is still present, dispose of the extraction
cone, and obtain a new one.
Fitting the extraction cone to the ion block
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
To fit the extraction cone to the ion block
Caution: To avoid recontaminating the extraction cone, wear
clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves for the rest of this
procedure.
Warning: The extraction cone can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Dispose of it according
to local environmental regulations.
Warning: The ion block can be contaminated with biohazardous
and/or toxic materials. Always wear chemical-resistant,
powder-free gloves while performing this procedure.