5-50 Maintenance Procedures
1. Remove the ion block assembly from the PEEK ion block support (see
page 5-31).
2. Using the 3-mm Allen wrench, unscrew and remove the 4 screws
securing the PEEK ion block support to the source adaptor housing.
3. Remove the PEEK ion block support from the source adaptor housing.
4. Using the O-ring removal kit, carefully remove all the O-rings from the
PEEK ion block support (see page 5-17).
5. If any of the O-rings show signs of deterioration or damage, dispose of
them in accordance with local environmental regulations.
6. Carefully grasp the T-Wave ion guide assembly and remove it from the
source adaptor housing.
Warning: The O-rings can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Dispose of them
according to local environmental regulations.
Caution: To avoid damage when removing the T-Wave ion guide
assembly from the source adaptor housing, avoid scratching the
internal surfaces of the adaptor block.
Securing screws
PEEK ion block
support
Source adaptor
housing
T-Wave
ion guide
assembly